Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 399 Introduction to the True Martial Devouring Demon Scripture
As these ripples swept across the meridians, the True Martial Devouring Demon True Essence rang out in unison like armored soldiers being inspected, its sound like the lingering echo of an ancient bell, reverberating like thunder between the bones.

'You've mastered the True Martial Devouring Demon Scripture.'

'You have successfully converted true qi into true essence'

Your body is rebuilding its meridian system.

'...'
Xu Yunfan glanced at the series of information prompts in the attribute panel on his screen, let out a breath, and then took a closer look at the skill bar. The True Martial Devouring Demon Scripture, which he had just mastered, had over a hundred characteristics listed below, with more than thirty of them being Golden Legendary.

"So this is what 'devouring demons' means... I thought it meant absorbing the true essence of others... It should be that after subduing the demon, one should devour and refine it, and seize the other's cultivation."

While processing the cultivation memories of the True Martial Devouring Demon Scripture that surfaced in his mind due to his initial understanding of the scripture, Xu Yunfan suddenly realized something.

Ordinary cultivation methods draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, but this scripture uses the will of martial arts as a furnace to refine true energy into true essence through countless trials.

The majestic power contained within the newly generated true essence, every move and stance contains thunderous demon-subduing techniques, constantly devouring demons and refining them in the True Martial Great Millstone to replenish itself.

The story of Zhong Kui swallowing ghosts illustrates this principle.

If any evil spirit were to invade the meridians at this moment, it would likely be crushed by the martial arts essence lurking within the true energy in a single encounter.

Xu Yunfan flicked his finger, and a wisp of true essence solidified into a tangible form three inches from his body.

Upon closer inspection, countless fine, dark golden patterns, as fine as hair, intertwined and flowed within this true essence, faintly forming the True Martial Subduing Demon form as they intertwined with each other.

It is the "True Martial Devouring Demon True Essence" recorded in the True Martial Devouring Demon True Scripture.

The quality of true essence that ordinary cultivators need to cultivate for ten years to achieve, he accomplished in three days by leveraging his martial arts foundation and profound techniques.

Yes, it's all thanks to his hard work and effort; the attribute panel is just an auxiliary tool...

The True Martial Devouring Demon Scripture is quite different from other cultivation methods. Its essence lies not in complicated spells and incantations, but in the perfect integration of martial arts techniques with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The scriptures do not describe magic in the traditional sense, but rather the way of warfare that leads to enlightenment through martial arts.

Taking a sword as an example, with every gesture, the true essence within the body can spontaneously condense into a three-foot-long sword aura.

Without needing to perform hand seals or chant incantations, one can draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to transform it into a dazzling sword aura, the sharpness of which can cut through gold and jade.

At its deepest level, it can even evolve into a sword intent containing the might of heaven, such as the "Nine Heavens Thunder Strike Sword".

Even the most basic straight punch will generate triple-layered force when the True Scripture is activated.

The first strike is like a hammer blow to the body's surface; the second strike is like a surge of waves through the internal organs; and the third strike directly vibrates the opponent's meridians. This is precisely the profound mystery described in the classic text as "one punch with three forces, striking an ox across a mountain."

Exhale to form a sword, inhale to form a shield.

With each breath, a system of offense and defense is formed. When mastered, it can even generate sonic attacks like "dragon's roar and tiger's howl," which can shatter the enemy's magical structure.

These offensive methods, though lacking the intricacies of traditional magic, excel in their ability to be launched instantly and without warning.

Even more terrifying is that all attacks have the "devouring demon" property. Whenever an enemy's defense is broken, it will automatically devour some of the scattered spiritual energy to nourish itself, forming a terrifying cycle of becoming stronger the more it fights.

As the general principles of the scriptures state: "Martial arts carry the Dao, every move is imbued with divine might, devouring demons and refining truth, the space within is the battlefield."

"Something interesting..."

Xu Yunfan's eyes flickered as he pondered to himself.

"It is somewhat similar to the Dragon-Tiger Elixir Qi of the Xuanzhen Sect. If one subsequently condenses the True Martial Dharma Form, one will naturally ride on dragons and snakes, accompanied by a white tiger, and transform into the True Martial One to travel..."

Most importantly, this True Martial Devouring Demon Scripture has immense potential and is definitely not limited to the Foundation Establishment stage. It is unknown how the Divine Martial True Man cultivated, as he has been stuck in the Foundation Establishment stage for so many years and even had to undergo five reincarnations before attempting to reach the Foundation Establishment stage again.

A night of enlightenment passes in the blink of an eye.

Before the morning mist had dissipated, a sweet, cloying fragrance suddenly wafted in from outside the courtyard. The brambles entwined around the bamboo fence moved erratically without any wind, and unexpectedly blossomed into eerie purplish-red flowers.

Xu Yunfan's expression shifted slightly as he quickly gathered his true essence and used the True Martial Demon Subduing Seal to suppress his internal energy, making himself appear to be only at the initial stage of Qi Refining. The Martial Heavenly Eye between his brows opened and closed slightly for a moment before quickly closing again.

Cultivators in the mid-stage of Qi Refining don't need to worry too much.

"Junior Brother Xu has such a cruel heart..."

A voice with a hooked quality pierced through the door, "You made your senior sister wait in the cold dew for half an hour."

With a creaking sound, a woman in scarlet robes leaned against the door and laughed.

Her skirt was half-transparent, and her snow-white skin was adorned with mandala patterns drawn in vermilion, with a bright red dot between her brows like a drop of blood-red coral.

What's most captivating are her expressive eyes; the pupil of her left eye is heart-shaped, and it seems as if a pink mist is swirling around it.

Xu Yunfan's muscles tensed slightly. This woman's feet never touched the dust as she walked; her use of true energy was meticulous. Given time, she would surely become a talent capable of reaching the late stage of Qi Refining.

He stood up and politely inquired, "May I ask who you are, senior sister...?"

The woman's eyes darted around, her gaze clinging to Xu Yunfan like sticky honey.

As he stood up, his broad shoulders and narrow waist cast a powerful silhouette in the morning light.

The bulging trapezius muscles stretched the fabric into a mountain-like curve, and the chest muscles, rising and falling with each breath, outlined distinct creases under the thin fabric, while the taut lines at the waist and abdomen resembled a taut bow, full of a sense of power ready to be unleashed.

Her tongue unconsciously licked her lips, and a ripple of pink mist appeared in her heart-shaped pupils. Even the silver chain wrapped around her ankles trembled slightly with her rapid breathing.

"Hua Xiangrong".

The woman's eyes were almost glazed over as she stumbled toward Xu Yunfan. Her jade-like fingers traced his chest and gently touched his heart. "I heard that Junior Brother just received the Meridian Opening Pill, so Senior Sister has come to offer some guidance."

Before the last word had even finished, Xu Yunfan felt something trying to burrow into his meridians. Looking down, he saw three almost transparent threads emerging from the other person's fingertips.

These women!

Xu Yunfan cursed inwardly. The other party seemed to be infatuated with him, but in reality, he was trying to test him in various ways.

Xu Yunfan feigned panic and retreated, deliberately making his true energy flow sluggishly.

Hua Xiangrong fell for it as expected. A look of disdain flashed in her heart-shaped pupils, and her silk thread attack suddenly intensified.

Just as they were about to pierce the Qi Sea, the Chongmai sarcoma suddenly wriggled and swallowed up the invading true Qi completely.

This is a method to suppress demons; if we take it a step further, it becomes a method to devour demons.

"what?"

Hua Xiangrong recoiled as if electrocuted, the cinnabar lines on her hands glowing slightly. "Junior Brother's meridians are quite special."

"Not as exquisite as Senior Sister's Thousand Love Threads."

Xu Yunfan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead... Of course, it was all an act.

These thousand threads of love may not seem to cause much damage, but they are actually soft hooks. When the threads of love touch the vital points of the meridians, the person being treated will often first feel a tingling or itchy sensation like ants crawling, and then feel as if their internal organs are being soaked in warm water.

In less than three breaths, illusions arose before my eyes, whether it was my first love in my youth or my obsession with unrequited love, all of which transformed into vivid and fragrant dreamscapes.

Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator, if their Dao heart has the slightest crack, will gradually lose their clarity under the entanglement of emotions, and eventually become a slave to the desires of the spellcaster.

(I'm so sorry I got home late from working overtime today.)
(End of this chapter)