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Chapter 189 [Paladin's Breathing Technique]

Having said that, A-Miao suddenly rushed in front of Yuan Zhu, placed her hands on his shoulders, used simple blocking techniques to control his upper body, and pressed him down. At the same time, she used the momentum to leap up and deliver a short and fast aerial knee strike, slamming her knee hard into his diaphragm.

With the power to crush the 'Holy Light buff' with his bare hands, Yuan Zhu's head went blank.

A sharp, electric shock-like pain instantly spread throughout his body, his mind went blank, and he was in so much pain he couldn't breathe. The impact also sent a surge of unfamiliar energy into his chest and abdomen, causing a persistent, stinging pain.

The Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture only gave a routine warning about "Pollution and Erosion" before automatically logging off. Because the amount and intensity of this polluting energy were small, it forcefully penetrated the "Holy Seal" defense but did not cause any harm, and was therefore ignored by the firewall.

In contrast, Yuan Zhu, under intense pain, was forced to abandon the use of [Holy Cough Particles] to reshape the 'second round of virtual meridians' within his body. He couldn't even maintain his original 'breathing discipline'.

Driven by the excruciating pain coursing through his body, he opened his mouth and gasped for breath. Guided by that energy, there were faint signs of reactivating the sluggish 'Holy Cough Particles'. The 'Holy Cough' mingled with the painful gasps, forming a new commandment that eroded every inch of his flesh with holy light.

As he gradually regained consciousness, he realized that he was like a firefly. With the help of his 'new breathing,' he allowed the 'holy cough particles' that had spread throughout his body to ignite his life force, flashing on and off like a cell phone's notification light.

With each breath, the [Holy Cough Particles] are integrated into the flesh and blood, tempering one's qualities and physical strength, making one even stronger.

Yuan Zhu was surprised by this change: "This feeling—"

Ah Miao revealed a relaxed and comfortable feeling, as if her obsessive-compulsive disorder had been satisfied: "This is the authentic [Knight's Breathing Technique]. I adjusted it according to your physique and the characteristics of the Holy Light. Your cobbled-together garbage breathing technique is uncomfortable to look at; it's practically blasphemy!"

She took a half step back, looking disgusted, but still reminded him, "Don't rush to use [Holy Light] to cleanse the energy in your body. Maintain your current breathing, feel it properly, and remember this feeling. With your talent for creating the 'Heretical Breathing Method,' you should be able to master the [New Breathing Method]."

As the 'polluted energy' in his body was gradually consumed, the excruciating pain subsided, and Yuan Zhu regained control of his body. However, his 'breathing method' was temporarily hijacked, maintaining the previous rhythm and frequency, which activated the Holy Cough Particles that could already simulate the 'True Qi Breathing Method,' thus initiating a new breathing method.

What surprised Yuan Zhu the most was that this 'new breathing' still belonged to the category of [Holy Breath (Holy Light Breathing Method)].

Under the correction of unfamiliar energy, his [Holy Breath] completely broke free from the prerequisite of 'one-time artificial simulated meridians' and no longer needed to simulate 'false true qi'. With just the simplest breathing, it could still bring comprehensive enhancement and blessing.

Driven by instinct, he repeatedly practiced the breathing mantra, successfully inscribing this 'new breathing method' into the [Holy Seal].

If the previously self-developed [Simulated Meridians + Source Qi Breathing Method] was the first set of broadcast gymnastics, then the breathing rhythm that was violently enlightened by A-Miao is the second set of broadcast gymnastics included in [Sacred Breath].

Yuan Zhu decided to name it: [New Paladin Breathing Technique].

As the unfamiliar energy was exhausted, his 'breathing technique' was forced to stop. Yuan Zhu stood up again, feeling as if he had been reborn. He raised one arm, clenched it into a fist, and felt the 'powerful feeling' that had not yet disappeared and was slowly dissipating.

He determined that the new breathing method was significantly different from the self-developed version.

The self-developed version uses simulated meridians to condense 'pseudo-true qi' to drive true qi martial arts. However, when the meridians collapse and the true qi disappears, this system can only perform various 'strange martial arts' when it is maintained.

As for A-Miao's version, with each breath, she gradually integrates 'Holy Cough Particles' into every inch of her flesh and blood, bringing an increase in basic attributes, mainly 'strength, defense, and speed'.

This breathing technique cannot simulate 'True Qi Martial Arts'; it's more like a martial art of Qi and Blood, enhancing basic stats. Furthermore, even after the breathing technique stops, this boost persists stubbornly and slowly dissipates.

Compared to the other, the [New. Holy Breath] consumes significantly less energy and requires no prerequisite meridians. It is simpler and more instinctive, and the enhancement it provides is not much less than that of 'Pseudo-True Qi'.

However, all those [True Qi Martial Arts] with their own mystical effects are now unusable.

He restored the [Holy Breath] to the version set by Ami, and the 'enhancement effect' that had not yet dissipated was infused again. Moreover, if he actively burned the life essence of his own flesh and blood, this 'enhancement' could continue to rise.

Yuan Zhu murmured, "This feeling of power... is this the power of the [Knight]?"

A Miao shook her head: "No, this is the power of the [Holy Light] disguised knight. The [Knight] class can subtly but permanently modify physical strength and increase power through the [Steel Breathing Technique]. I don't know what the effect of your [bootleg breathing technique] is, maybe it's just a temporary boost."

Listening to A-Miao's explanation, he suddenly remembered that the insect cultivator's [Source Qi Breathing Method] was actually a pirated and modified [Knight Breathing Method], and used this power to promote the 'meridian system' to generate 'true essence' similar to that of the [Kunlun Qi Refiner], namely [Source Qi].

Therefore, the "Holy Breath" contains not only information on the modified version of "Qi Refining Technique, Meridians, and Acupoints," but also the "Knight's Breathing Technique," which has been altered beyond recognition.

Ah Miao's "enlightenment" completely dismantles the complex "Qi Refining System," unearthing the most primitive "Steel Breathing Method," which is then powered by simple "Holy Cough Particles."

It instantly returned to its original state, becoming incredibly simple. It completely abandoned 'artificial meridians, acupoints, true qi, and martial arts techniques,' returning to the essence of the [Knight System].

Yuan Zhu asked in a daze, "How do you know this?"

"Just get stronger, why all this fuss? Keep going, kill this guy and show me your strength."

With a snap of her fingers, Ah Miao caused the lifeless 'Buddha Cocoon Host' to scramble to its feet, lunge at the nearby corpse, and tear off a severed arm. Under the binding force of the crimson Buddhist light, the first severed hand was repaired. Then came the second, the third…

After the opponent finished repairing itself and devoured several more 'crippled Buddha maggots', Yuan Zhu also completed the adjustment of [New. Holy Breath], and his arrogance was equally overwhelming.

This "pseudo-knight" enhancement caused his physical attributes to skyrocket. He was transformed from a "magic-based" player who could stand still and unleash devastating attacks, mimicking priests and mages by randomly casting holy light spells, into a "paladin/knight" who relies on his physical prowess for close-quarters combat.

The "Sanctuary," originally intended for 'controlling the field and forcibly refining,' has had to be transformed into a fortress-like armor worn on the body.

The only good news was that the [Holy Light Slash] he had just used had given him a lot of insights, which he idealistically recorded into his [Holy Light]. Even if he could no longer simulate the 'True Qi Martial Technique,' as long as he had a strong desire to unleash that 'Spatial Cutting (Pseudo)' strike again, his [Holy Light] would have no choice but to passively adapt to him and begin to evolve in that direction.

Now, he has at least begun to understand how to use [Holy Light].

The most wonderful thing about this extraordinary system is that as long as you dare to dream it, even without the necessary conditions, the [Holy Light] will desperately move in that direction, actively manifesting itself through your own will. Isn't this more reliable than random blind boxes like 'Zanpakuto' or 'Kaleidoscope'?!

Relying on [Sanctuary + Holy Breath + Holy Cough (Fuel)], Yuan Zhu once again clashed with the host of the Buddha Cocoon, engaging in a frenzied battle.

Driven by the [Holy Breath] within him and clad in the [Sanctuary], he strangely felt a new kind of 'resonance,' the sensation of 'internal force' resonating with 'external armor.' Was this the ability of a [Heavenly Rank Qi Refiner] after forging armor? Or was it an ability of the [Knight] class? Or perhaps, it was originally a skill of a [Qi Refiner] who had imitated a knight, which had been unearthed from the depths of the [Holy Breath]?

boom!
Yuan Zhu unleashed five consecutive punches. His already enhanced and berserk power was further amplified and refined through the [Sanctuary]. Using brute force against brute force, he shattered and tore apart the 'Crimson Buddha Light Force Field' head-on, continuously bombarding the opponent's [Buddha Cocoon]. The refined 'Holy Light Force Field' attack reduced the Buddha Cocoon to a pulp and shattered the opponent's head.

Only then did he reluctantly stop, exclaiming, "That was awesome!"

A-Miao was equally satisfied with Yuan Zhu's reckless performance, and the three of them continued to track the traces of the battle and chased after him.

...

This time, Yuan Zhu was still the main force, while A Miao came up with a new idea.

She had Yuan Zhu cast a [Shelter] on herself first, confining her space and sealing her aura; then she cast a [Concealment] buff on Yuan Zhu.

Next, the trio secretly followed and approached. Once they spotted a lone 'Buddha Cocoon Host', Yuan Zhu would suddenly launch a shameless sneak attack, releasing a 'Holy Light Barrier' from behind. He didn't intend to refine or kill the host, but merely to temporarily restrain his prey's movements.

Then, the [Holy Breath] within him exploded, causing his base stats to surge dramatically. The [Sanctuary] effect from his outer garment amplified further. Finally, he conjured a short, ultra-thin 'Holy Light Barrier' at hand to serve as a weapon, trying his best to recall and recreate the rhythm of that [Holy Light Slash].

With multiple enhancements and a despicable sneak attack, the host of the Buddha Cocoon was successfully severed in two.

Then, the [Sanctuary] detached from itself, rebounded and enveloped the prey, unleashing a 'Great Holy Light Refining Technique'. It forcibly refined the fresh corpse, collected the [Buddha Maggot Ashes] and stored them in the [Soul Crystal], completing the entire process of sneak attack, assassination, and disposing of the body.

The only drawback is that the 'holy light reserves' inside the [Soul Crystal] are limited and have already run out. Continuing to kill would likely start burning his life force, which greatly displeased him.

Just when he finally became awesome, he started flashing red light, like Ultraman.

Ah Miao: "Alright, alright, leave the rest to me."

Seeing Yuan Zhu and Meng Xiyue, one nearly drained and the other with her skull servo corrupted, both looking utterly exhausted, she stopped pressuring them. Instead, she stepped forward, revealing a set of black metal armor with red patterns on her body, far more exquisite, beautiful, and magnificent than Zhou Chu's red armor.

The bulging curves on the chest of the armor and the cinched waist design clearly indicate that it is women's equipment.

The pink-haired boy exclaimed in surprise, "[Knight A]! You're a [Knight]?"

Wearing a sharp and stylish helmet, A-Miao retorted, "What, doesn't it look like it?"

Meng Xiyue: "Your ability to make everyone disappear and be ignored clearly doesn't belong to the [Knight] category! Did you do something else on the side?"

If the person is a 'triple psychotic (instigator)', then you should take the initiative to stay away from them, as they might have a mental breakdown and start acting out at any time.

Ah Miao shook her head, denying that she had 'triple-phase psychosis': "No, that's just a talent I carry in my bloodline, it has nothing to do with my cultivation system. Okay, enough nonsense..."

Suddenly, a jade spear appeared in the black Valkyrie's hand. With a flick of her wrist, she forcibly refined the [Flying Sword] and claimed it as her own. However, it could only be used as a melee weapon and could not be used for 'flying on a sword'.

She casually twirled her spear, then used her unique aura to conceal herself. She quickly followed up, selecting a lone 'Buddha Cocoon Host,' and thrust her spear forward like a dragon, piercing the chest from back to front.

The black afterimage vanished from the spot, then reappeared several times in quick succession, *poof poof poof*...

Several hosts of the Buddha Cocoon, who neither ate their own kind nor fought, but merely wandered back and forth within the bank, patrolling and on guard, had their flesh on their chests and heads on their necks explode one after another.

The 'Crimson Force Field' inherent in the [Buddha Cocoon] was pierced and torn apart by the spearhead, and the Buddha maggots inside exploded into golden mist, scattering everywhere. This transformed the originally bloody and pungent air into a calming 'sandalwood scent'.

At this moment, the two weaklings quickly followed up and began cleaning. Yuan Zhu specifically targeted the corpses that weren't quite dead yet, treating them like 'mice' and 'frogs,' setting them on fire to generate more [Holy Light]. Ignoring the decreasing [Holy Light color], he continuously charged the [Soul Crystal].

Meng Xiyue also picked and chose, and finally selected a 'Buddha Cocoon Host' with a complete head, and began her daily head-stealing activities.

The tense and oppressive atmosphere instantly calmed down and became Zen-like thanks to the "Buddha Maggot Brand" air freshener. Even while doing something terrifying, one felt a rare sense of leisure, experiencing a touch of "great freedom" in daily work.

Looking at the corpses scattered everywhere and the bloodstains on her new shoes, Meng Xiyue wasn't disgusted. Holding the Buddha head, she calmly said, "Ah! I really want a cup of hot tea!"

The three were now very close to another fleeing group. They could even faintly hear sounds of fighting, explosions, roars, and cries for mercy.

This small team, consisting of many ordinary people, was in dire straits. Their strongest member, the 'Mechanical Helmet,' could no longer hold on; his steam-powered totem beast had vanished, and only his hands occasionally detonated fireballs or released streaks of fire.

As for the other four newcomers, they were even more vulnerable. Their vine armor was severely damaged, and each of them had numerous wounds, large and small. The woman who cried the most had one eye gouged out, her face covered in blood, and she was too afraid to fight. However, her body still moved uncontrollably as she wielded her weapon, occasionally acting as a human shield for her teammates, blocking fatal attacks.

Fortunately, the mechanical helmets controlling the four of them were very fair. The four of them would shield each other from blows, and the rule was the principle of proximity, using their own minor or serious injuries to offset the fatal wounds of their teammates.

So the four of them were in a terrible state, yet they didn't die for a long time. Because none of them had suffered a fatal injury; they had only lost limbs, gone blind in one eye, had their bodies pierced by barrels several times, suffered ruptured kidneys, and didn't have time to pick up their fallen ears... that was all.

Yuan Zhu, controlling the rat, witnessed everything and hesitated: "Hey, should we go and save them? Or wait until they're completely dead and then loot their bodies?"

Ah Miao lifted her chin and began to ponder.

Meanwhile, the mechanical helmet, not far away, had long since sensed the 'enemy' hidden in its blind spot. It repeatedly exposed its weaknesses, trying to lure the other party into a trap, but nothing happened for a long time.

After observing them for a while, he confirmed that these 'enemies' were not puppets of Buddhism, so he shouted, "Friends, please lend a hand and join forces to fight against these scum of Buddhism!"

Seeing that Yuan Zhu and the other two did not move, he shouted again, "I have important information to tell you! You can sign the Pale Decree, and I guarantee you will receive a generous reward!"

(End of this chapter)