The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 392 The Figure at Wuxin Lake
The fourth-tier top-grade Hidden God Banner
This banner is entirely gray-black in color. When not in use, it is only the size of a palm, with dark inscriptions and only a slightly undulating gray banner surface.

Su Yan carefully examined the description of the Concealing God Banner and discovered that it had no offensive or defensive capabilities whatsoever. Its only function was to conceal the user's and surroundings' aura once activated.

Its concealment ability is so strong that even a Golden Body Realm martial artist or a spirit artifact would find it difficult to locate.

This stealth capability was gained at the expense of other functions.

If it were any other spiritual artifact, Su Yan probably wouldn't need to look at it at all.

However, the Hidden God Banner seems to have a significant effect on him.

Whether it's refining elixirs or transforming ferocious insects, the process always generates quite a commotion.

Especially after becoming stronger, these movements can no longer be concealed.

If this Hidden God Banner were to set up a protective barrier, it would save a lot of effort.

"This Hidden God Banner seems to be made from the shell of some kind of ferocious insect."

Su Yan could sense that the Hidden God Banner seemed to have a certain affinity with him, so he did not hesitate.

"Since we have three opportunities, let's choose the Hidden God Banner first."

Su Yan took out the token, released the restriction, and reached out to take down the Hidden God Banner.

After taking the Hidden God Banner, Su Yan continued to explore the second floor. By this time, Ouyang Tianxun, Xu Lu, and the others had all obtained what they wanted and left the second floor.

After looking around, Su Yan finally chose the remaining two items.

One Thunder Beast Inner Core and One Fire Lion King Flame Crystal Core

Both items are the essence of fourth-tier top-grade wild beasts. Since they are both from beasts and their attributes are compatible, they are perfect for the Molten Giant Scorpion and the Wind and Thunder Insect.

After selecting the items on the second floor, Su Yan took the token and walked towards the dark door.

The token unlocked the barrier, and I went down the stairs to the third floor.

The third floor is smaller, but every wall and every brick is covered with forbidden runes.

The oppressive force on those who enter is far greater than that on the second level.

Su Yan glanced at the shelves, which were neither too big nor too small, and couldn't help but sigh, "The Demon Suppression Guard really has a lot of treasures."

On the shelf, there were more than ten fifth-order Dao weapons, including swords, spears, halberds, and treasured armor and other rare and difficult-to-forge Dao weapons.

Dao weapons are crafted using fifth-tier king-grade materials as their core, and require constant refinement to condense the essence of the Dao weapon.

It can be said that, regardless of whether it is used as one's own weapon, the forging of Dao weapons consumes a great deal of time and energy for the weapon refiner.

The fact that there are so many Dao soldiers in the treasury is true that some of them are spoils of war, but it also shows that there are capable people in the Demon Suppression Guard.

The Dao soldiers exuded extraordinary power, and Su Yan was tempted by them, but he still walked past the display shelves of Dao soldiers and headed towards the rare and precious materials and artifacts.

Among the rare and precious materials, Su Yan immediately spotted the jet-black lotus flower on the second shelf.

He walked over, and sure enough, on the display shelf where the jet-black lotus was located, it was clearly written: Holy Blood Black Lotus.

Without any hesitation, Su Yan used the token to unlock the restriction and retrieved the Holy Blood Black Lotus.

"The only remains of the Blood Bone Centipede King's metamorphosis are the Golden Body Relic and the Beast King's skeleton."

After searching high and low without finding it, Su Yan had not only mobilized the power of the Long family, but also the power of the Sacred Insect Path and the Lancang Medicine Pavilion, all in search of the three things needed for the Blood Bone Centipede King's transformation.

However, the effect was not ideal. Even if the Holy Blood Black Lotus is not refined into a pill, it has great efficacy and cannot be easily sold.

However, I didn't expect to find something here; it was truly a pleasant surprise.

Su Yan withdrew from the treasury. The old man guarding the treasury checked the items, asked no further questions, took back his token, and then pointed towards the back mountain.

“Wuxin Lake is over there, let’s go.”

Su Yan clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, senior."

Long Qiushui and Ouyang Tianxun were heading to the Body Forging Tower, which was in a different direction from his, so they had already gone to the Body Forging Tower before he came out.

Su Yan flew alone to the path behind the mountain. It was as if there was a restriction in mid-air. As soon as he got close, his body was pressed down and his strength was weakened.

Su Yan felt a sense of tranquility, and his senses became more alert. Looking up, he saw a narrow path, only wide enough for one person, with shady green trees and shrubs of varying heights on both sides, extremely ordinary.

But looking into the distance, it seems there's no end in sight.

He stepped onto the path, and instantly a cool force washed over his soul.

After a sudden realization, all that I had learned and understood suddenly flooded back like a kaleidoscope.

With a calm mind, Su Yan stepped onto a flight of stairs, and his divine soul became slightly more refined.

He was surprised and took another step forward. Suddenly, the scene before him seemed like a mirage, and it transformed into countless flames that completely enveloped him.

The scorching flames relentlessly burned his body, causing damage to his soul, which even his powerful physique could not alleviate.

Su Yan endured the illusory flames; within his soul, his skin was completely burned away, his flesh charred black, and large chunks of it fell off…

Yet, even under such torment, Su Yan stepped onto the stairs, one step, two steps, three steps...

After walking more than ten steps, the flames disappeared, and what followed were sharp blades, made of metal, that sliced ​​away flesh and bone, leaving deep wounds on the white bones that revealed the marrow.

Su Yan endured the immense pain, but his eyes became even more resolute. His soul was repeatedly tormented, and he underwent repeated cycles of bone and flesh regeneration.

Once he reached the top of the steps, Su Yan could clearly feel that his divine soul had become twice as condensed, the power of the laws was more concentrated, and his Dharma form was already somewhat resembling a small golden body.

At the end of the path lies a small lake.

The blue lake water was like glass, blending seamlessly with the sky, and shrouded in a thin mist. Su Yan stood by the lake and stepped onto the surface of the water.

The lake water surged, and a thin mist entered his body. His thoughts, as if carried by the wind, expanded in all directions.

Tick
The sound of dripping water echoed in his mind, and at that moment, the internal energy cultivation techniques in his body began to circulate on their own.

The Ferocious Insect Law is the foundation, residing within the Dharma Body, constructing the entire Ferocious Insect Universe.

The physical body circulates the "Subduing Tiger King Golden Body" and the "Poison Dragon Profound Skill".

Dantian, on the other hand, pushed the "Extreme Cold Insect Demon Technique" to its limit.

Countless senses rushed in, and all the knowledge and insights gained along the way were now incorporated into various cultivation techniques. The meridians were continuously strengthened, opening up countless new directions, like a trickle of water, gradually integrating all the cultivation techniques into one's own path.

The Ferocious Insect Technique continued to evolve, with one ferocious insect after another emerging behind Su Yan, undergoing several transformations before merging into his body.

Fifth-grade low quality, fifth-grade mid quality, fifth-grade high quality...

The Ferocious Insect Technique has become increasingly perfect, which is not only reflected in its perfect operation, but also in its compatibility with Su Yan.

The Undying Ferocious Insect Body

At this moment, the external training method derived from the Ferocious Insect Technique was also constantly taking shape, and Su Yan's aura was rising steadily.

Although his true essence didn't change much, his combat power was constantly increasing.

As Su Yan closed his eyes, he witnessed the changing mist in the Mind Lake, which created a hazy, dreamlike realm where reality and illusion were indistinguishable.

Suddenly, the mist took shape and transformed into a faceless man with a long beard and shoulder-length black hair.

"Another successor has arrived? Let's see how much you can learn from my sword strike."

Before Su Yan could react, the man swung his sword, the ink-like sword light shooting straight at Su Yan's body. Su Yan suddenly opened his eyes, and the Myriad Insects Eroding Star Sword had appeared in his hand without him even noticing.

His eyes were fixed on the scene, as if at the moment of their exchange, the technique of turning ink into sword had somehow flooded into his memory.

"Ink painting style, clear sky after rain!"

With a single sword strike, the world lost its color. Su Yan raised his hand to use it, and with a powerful punch, shattered the dark sword light.

The figure was stunned; the Myriad Insects Devouring Star Sword shattered the attacker.

"Enough, enough. My swordsmanship is just food for the wild boars."

The sword light shattered, and the figure vanished like waves. The "Ink and Wash Heavenly Clear Sword Technique" transformed into light and shadow, unexpectedly surging into Su Yan's memory.

Before Su Yan could rest, the water vapor suddenly rose again.

A burly man, as large as a pagoda, strode across the lake, his domineering aura overwhelming Su Yan.

He looked down from his high vantage point, like a wild and powerful lion.

"Watch my Lion King Fist!"

The faceless man threw a punch, and Su Yan stepped forward to meet it, their fists clashing with each other.

The hazy space seemed to shatter like a mirror, and ripples spread across the water.

The two exchanged blows, the sound like muffled thunder, never ceasing.

After a hundred punches, Su Yan broke countless bones and flesh, shattering the burly man opposite him.

"Take it, take it, the dealer's technique, Lion King Fist."

Su Yan's bones slowly recovered, and his eyes were as firm as blades.

"To reveal one's heart through martial arts, and to forge the foundation of a golden body?"

His body moved like a whale sucking in air, and the martial art called Lion King Fist was indeed used with a series of thuds, flips, rams, and hammers. In just a few moves, Su Yan didn't even remember the moves; they all turned into fragments and merged into his fists and feet.

His body absorbed spiritual energy like a vortex and recovered in an instant.

"Young man, come and see my terrifying blade!"

The figure reappeared, this time as a master swordsman.

Su Yan showed no fear whatsoever, laughing loudly as he charged forward and immediately engaged in combat.

It's unclear how long the battle lasted, but aside from not dying, Su Yan had been injured countless times all over his body.

His legs were broken, his hands were bent, and even his heart was ripped out three times.

Every figure in Wuxin Lake is a remarkable person who has meditated here. They come from different eras and have different strengths, but none of them are without martial arts geniuses.

Su Yan fought fiercely, and in the midst of this battle, time seemed to stand still. It felt as if he had been fighting for seven days and seven nights, and he had already defeated a hundred people.

Su Yan's soul was already exhausted to the extreme, but his eyes were as bright as knives.

As the mist dissipated, a figure stood on the lakeside, swaying as he looked around: "Bai Dao, the last one to be undefeated in a hundred battles was Bai Yujing..."

Su Yan looked up and saw the person, then raised his hand to attack.

The man swung his fishing rod, and with a startling sound, it landed on Su Yan.

Su Yan was sent flying backwards and landed directly on the opposite bank of the lake.

A tremendous sense of emptiness washed over me from within, and the exhaustion of my soul became incredibly apparent.

Although he did not fight with his physical body, his spirit fought a divine battle, and every opponent was no weaker than his illusory form.

Every battle is a battle of skill that exhausts one's mind and effort, a testament to the understanding of techniques and martial arts.

How could one not be tired?

The old man stepped across the lake, gently placing his hand on his shoulder. A surge of immense power flowed into his body, instantly dispelling his fatigue and making his spirit shine brightly.

Su Yan clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, senior."

Although he only showed a glimpse of his abilities, he could sense that this person's pressure was even greater than that of someone in the Golden Body Realm.

Martial Saint Warrior

"Your physique isn't the Taiyue Ancient Insect Physique; it's more like the Giant Spirit Insect Physique. However, the Giant Spirit Insect doesn't have such a powerful bloodline as you. I wonder which old demon saint of the Giant Spirit Insect Clan is closer to the next level..."

Just a simple sentence sent a chill down Su Yan's spine.

He looked up at the old man, who had white hair and was dressed in black. He had a dignified appearance, a tall stature, and a slight smile on his meticulous face.

"You flatter me, senior. I don't know what kind of physique I have; it's just a coincidence."

"By chance"

The old man in black shook his head slightly: "Those who can obtain these four words are all people who have left their mark in the Desolate Martial World. There is no need to be afraid of me."

He smiled and then said, "I am Hong Wuji."

what? !

Su Yan looked shocked. He never expected that the old man in front of him, who looked like an ordinary martial saint, was actually a legendary martial saint who had stirred up the power of the Dali Dynasty.

No, it's not necessarily a legendary martial saint; perhaps it's even higher, maybe a sage from the Ninth Heaven.

"Su Yan has met with Grand Commandant Hong."

"Come fishing with me"

Hong Wuji did not accept the gift, but simply sat cross-legged by the lake and cast his fishing rod into the water.

A ripple appeared on the calm lake water, then quickly subsided.

Su Yan was not at peace at this moment, constantly pondering why Hong Wuji wanted to see him here.

Before long, the float in the water suddenly sank, and Hong Wuji raised his hand and pulled up a golden carp.

"Ji Liyang told me that there is a genius in the Demon Suppression Guard who is no less than him and has the potential to become a Martial Saint, so he asked me to take a look."

Hong Wuji threw the carp back into the water and said irritably, "I think this kid has become quite shameless since he became the governor of Zhongdu."

"Later, that old fellow Sima Changkong sent me a message, insisting that I meet you. Sure enough, that old fellow has a good eye."

"I am flattered and honored."

Su Yan didn't understand what Hong Wuji was up to, so he naturally didn't dare to respond casually.

Hong Wuji, a seasoned veteran of the martial world, knew Su Yan's concerns and asked directly, "At Wuxin Lake, one cultivates the mind through martial arts. You just created your own technique, and you've already reached the threshold of the sixth-tier Saint-grade, haven't you?"

"It's barely at the sixth level, but the difference in realm is too great, and the details haven't been polished yet."

"You haven't broken through to the Martial Saint level yet, so naturally you can't be as refined, but this is enough."

Hong Wuji said, "How about becoming my disciple?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yan froze on the spot. Hong Wuji chuckled and said, "I only have three disciples. My eldest disciple, Yu Yun, is in the martial world, and even I don't know his whereabouts. My second disciple, Ji Liyang, has decent talent and character, and has managed to obtain a minor official position, working under me. My third disciple, Lin Jiuge, if you were to join my sect, you could call her Senior Sister, and she works in the Array Weapon Department. They all have decent talent, but none of them are capable of inheriting my mantle. I think you're quite good."

(End of this chapter)