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Chapter 188 Fusion of Martial Arts, The True Meaning of Martial Arts!! (Updated 55 times out of 2 words)

The underground paradise.

The Dragon Sparrow Slash was wreathed in platinum-sharp, crimson-bladed calamity fire, and starlight arcs of destructive light. Every swing of the slash stirred up a bloodbath among the horde of ghosts.

Fang Qingyu's figure was like the eye of a raging hurricane; wherever he passed, low-level life ghosts fell in swathes like harvested wheat.

Wei Banmeng stood near the entrance.

His cold eyes reflected the hellish battlefield, his brows furrowed slightly.

Jiang Wei stood quietly beside her, sucking on a lollipop as if watching an ordinary fireworks display.

“It’s almost time.” Wei Banmeng’s voice pierced through the roars of the Fate Ghost and the noise of energy explosions, clearly reaching Fang Qingyu’s ears. “It’s time to retreat.”

Upon hearing the sound, Fang Qingyu abruptly withdrew his sword.

The Dragon Sparrow Slash swept across, and an even more condensed tri-colored blade aura cleaved the last dozen or so clawed demons that pounced at the front in half, incinerating them.

The boiling blood and starlight in his body gradually subsided.

But the sharp, murderous aura that had been tempered by intense killing had become even more solid.

Fang Qingyu looked around. The ground was a mess, with charred marks and molten rock pits everywhere, and ash was floating in the air.

In just a few hours, the density of ghosts in this area visibly thinned out significantly.

On the panel, my skill points have increased by 38!
"Ah."

Fang Qingyu nodded, without the slightest hint of reluctance.

They began to clean up the corpses of the dead spirits on the ground.

He quickly packed away the several bulging sacks.

The three quickly retraced their steps.

The heavy alloy gate opened and closed silently once again, completely isolating the trial ground filled with bloodshed and chaos.

Just as the giant gate completely closed.

On the edge of the battlefield ravaged by Fang Qingyu, at the deepest part of a huge shadowy rift, the dark gold title that had been lying dormant flickered slightly.

【? ? ? 】

A faint, yet indescribably cold, and even slightly pleasurable growl echoed in the deathly darkness before vanishing without a trace.

Back on the ground of the Longyuan Pavilion's blessed land, starlight and the fragrance of grass and trees enveloped me once again.

It dispelled the chill from the ground.

Wei Banmeng looked at the lingering murderous aura on Fang Qingyu and the bulging sack, her cold face expressionless:
"I'll dispose of the materials, and the cash will be transferred to your account later. Remember, keep today's matter to yourself."

"clear."

Fang Qingyu nodded solemnly.

"Mmm," Jiang Wei mumbled in response, the lollipop twirling in her mouth.

Wei Banmeng said no more, turned and left, her figure quickly disappearing into the depths of the path shaded by green bamboo.

Fang Qingyu led Jiang Wei back to the small courtyard where they were temporarily staying.

The rustic wooden door closed gently behind us, shutting out the view from the outside world.

The courtyard quieted down, with only the rustling of the wind through the bamboo leaves remaining.

Jiang Wei put down her small backpack, reached inside, and pulled out a specially made sealed box with the Federation logo.

Without even glancing at it, she handed it directly to Fang Qingyu, her little face showing a sense of entitlement.

"Here, I'll give it to you."

She paused, then added in a clear voice, "I noticed you haven't been practicing your older sister's system much. These resources are perfect for you. Since you can accommodate two systems, try not to fall behind."

Fang Qingyu looked at the box handed to him.

Inside was Jiang Wei's share of valuable Profound-level Meditation Flower resources, allocated by the Federation.

His expression faltered slightly.

He readily accepted it; it felt heavy and substantial in his hand.

"Thanks."

Fang Qingyu thanked him calmly.

Then, looking into Jiang Wei's clear, large eyes, he smiled faintly and explained, "Didn't you tell me not to expose your older sister's system abilities? So naturally, I can't exchange for resources like the Meditation Flower, which are clearly from the path of the God Cult. It's too conspicuous."

Jiang Wei's face visibly froze for a moment upon hearing this.

A flicker of understanding, a sense of "I see," flashed in her clear eyes, followed by a soft, slightly foolish mutter: "It really is."

Fang Qingyu stopped teasing her.

He put away the meditation flower box and sat cross-legged on the bluestone in the courtyard.

Close your eyes and let your mind sink into the depths of your mind.

[Illustrated] The pages of the book unfold.

The most crucial data comes into view:
Skill Points: 38

The focus should first be on core skills.

【Core Skill 1: Nine Heavens Primordial Chaos Visualization Technique - Four Realms Lv.1 (0/200)】

【Core Skill 2: Crimson Bright Nine Revolutions Jade Scripture - Third Revolution Lv.1 (0/200)】

"First, enhance your visualization technique!" Fang Qingyu's thoughts slashed down like a blade!

Invest 2 skill points!

Om-!
Deep within the sea of ​​consciousness, the star core, which had split into five parts, with only the platinum tiger phantom in the lungs solidified, suddenly shone brightly!
The originally slightly dim Azure Dragon Wood phantom, representing the liver, became clear and condensed instantly, as if infused with boundless vitality!

The lush green light shimmered and flowed, brimming with vibrant life!
The liver belongs to the wood element in the Five Elements theory!
"Five Elements Rotation Force - Wood!"

A vibrant, supple, and sustained energy arises from deep within the liver and instantly flows throughout the body!

This force is not as sharp as metal, but it carries a strong resilience and resistance to energy erosion!
Fang Qingyu felt that his endurance, injury recovery speed, and even resistance to toxins and abnormal energy had all been significantly and subtly improved!
【Nine Heavens Primordial Chaos Visualization Technique - Four Realms Lv.2 (0/400)】

Invest another 4 skill points!

Boom! ! !

His mind trembled violently! The phantom of the Vermilion Bird Fire, representing the heart, suddenly burst forth with an incomparably blazing crimson light, like a star that had been ignited!
The flames burned fiercely, as if they would incinerate the entire world!

The heart belongs to the fire element in the Five Elements theory!
"Five Elements Rotation Force - Fire!"

A violent, scorching, all-consuming force erupted from his heart!
This force instantly merged with the platinum sharpness in the lungs and the green dragon wood energy in the liver!

Metal generates fire, fire overcomes metal, and wood generates fire. The rudimentary form of the five elements' cycle begins to emerge at this moment!
The attack not only contains sharp penetrating power, but also has violent burning and destructive characteristics!
Fang Qingyu's blood and qi seemed to be ignited, his temperature suddenly rose, and his aura surged!

【Nine Heavens Primordial Chaos Visualization Technique - Four Realms Lv.3 (0/800)】

One of the two core principles: the visualization method has been perfected!

Then his gaze turned to the Jade Sutra.

Invest 2 skill points!

Deep within his dantian, the crimson tribulation jade spun wildly!
The even more raging flames of calamity, like a torrent of molten lava, crashed into the very marrow of his bones!

Qi and blood surge like boiling magma from the earth's veins!

【Red Bright Nine Revolutions Jade Scripture - Third Revolution Lv.2 (0/400)】 But this is not the end.

Fang Qingyu gritted his teeth and invested another 4 skill points!

"Ugh!" Fang Qingyu groaned, veins bulging on his forehead!

The light from the Jade of Calamity almost pierced through its body!

The "furnace" deep within his bones was ignited to its fullest extent!

A dark red aura surged and flowed beneath the skin, and the bones emitted a deep hum, like metal being forged!
Strength, speed, blood and qi recovery speed, and high-temperature scorching ability have all undergone a terrifying qualitative change!

【Crimson Bright Nine Revolutions Jade Scripture - Third Revolution Lv.3 (0/800)】

Dual-core technology fully realized!
In a short while, the two core techniques broke through two realms!
From beginner to expert, he leaped straight to mastery!
This rapid and visible increase in strength stirred Fang Qingyu's heart, giving rise to a sense of intoxication as he gained control over immense power.

26 skill points remaining!

Fang Qingyu's gaze fell on [Blazing Blade Lv.4 (0/1600)].

In the underground trial just now, this sword technique, combined with the Five Elements Rotation Force and the Boiling Marrow Tribulation Fire, demonstrated extremely terrifying destructive power.

Its domineering, fierce, and all-consuming characteristics complement the swiftness, explosiveness, and thunderous power of the Eight Thunder Slashes.

"Beyond the realm of mastery lies perfection. This sword technique is worth investing in!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Fang Qingyu made another thought!

Invest 16 skill points!

boom--! ! !
In my mind, it felt like a volcano was erupting completely!
Countless mysterious trajectories about the "Blazing Blade" and the blood and qi transport routes are like a flood bursting its banks.

Instant connection, fusion, and sublimation!
All previous insights and bottlenecks vanished in this moment!
The knife is fire, and fire is the knife!

A burning ambition, a scaling sharpness, a flowing blade's speed
All the artistic conceptions blend perfectly, without any hesitation!
This domineering and fierce sword technique has finally been pushed to its theoretical peak!

【Blazing Blade Lv.5 (MAX)】!
But at the very moment this perfect state was achieved...
A sudden change occurred!

On the [Graphic Atlas], the [Thunder Strike Eight Slashes Lv.6 (MAX)] and the newly upgraded [Blazing World Flowing Blade Lv.5 (MAX)], which were originally displayed side by side, suddenly had a dazzling golden light flashing after their names!

Immediately following, between the two perfect skill names.

A brand new, highly attractive golden notification appeared.

[Two perfected sword techniques of the same level have been detected. Consume skill points to attempt a fusion deduction?]

Fang Qingyu's mind was instantly captured by the dazzling golden prompt on the [Graphic] screen!

"Martial Arts Fusion!?"

This thought exploded in Fang Qingyu's mind like a thunderbolt, bringing unprecedented shock.

Before this, he had never imagined that two completely different sword techniques, both of which had reached a state of perfection, could be combined and deduced.

One of them is the [Eight Thunder Slashes], which has already surpassed its limits and is full of the true meaning of lightning speed and explosive power!
One of them is the newly perfected, domineering and fierce [Burning World Flowing Blade], capable of burning away the eight wastelands!
Both are Great Sun-level martial arts, and although their attributes are different, they subtly complement each other.

Thunder grants flames a faster burst of power and penetration, while flames grant thunder a more terrifying capacity for destruction and spread!
The slight regret that the [Musashi Spiritual Pivot] talent hadn't triggered the limit-breaking prompt after the Blazing Blade was perfected was instantly swept away by this sudden, higher-level "fusion" option!

This is an unexpected surprise!

It was a path of transformation that far exceeded expectations!

Without the slightest hesitation, Fang Qingyu's thoughts shot out like an arrow, firmly landing on the golden "Confirm" option!
Consumes 10 skill points!

Om-! ! !
The moment the thought was confirmed, Fang Qingyu, who was sitting cross-legged on the bluestone, suddenly lost all the evil aura, surging blood and qi, and even the faint airflow generated by his breathing and heartbeat that had not yet subsided!
Fang Qingyu seemed to have turned into a lifeless stone, an unchanging statue.

All life force and energy fluctuations were completely suppressed.

The sudden silence startled Jiang Wei, who was looking down at her phone and sucking on a lollipop!

The little girl suddenly raised her head, and for the first time, her clear eyes showed obvious surprise and uncertainty!
She didn't even have time to put down her phone.

The small figure appeared in front of Fang Qingyu as if by teleportation, her little hand almost touching his breath, her eyes sharply scrutinizing his condition.

When Jiang Wei sensed that Fang Qingyu's body was not devoid of life force, but rather in a strange state that was extremely profound and restrained, as if all his spirit and blood were being invested in some indescribable calculation, her tense face slowly relaxed.

She withdrew her small hand, crossed her arms, and stood in front of Fang Qingyu, her small face filled with confusion and a strange look of disbelief.

"What's going on?" she murmured, her clear pupils reflecting Fang Qingyu's figure, which resembled a meditating monk. "He just had an epiphany like that? And it was that thorough? What kind of monster is this guy?"

At this moment, Fang Qingyu's mind was no longer in the small courtyard in reality.

His consciousness seemed to have been thrown into a boundless, bizarre, and chaotic world!

There is no sky, no earth, only endless, roaring, surging crimson flames and purple-white lightning tearing through the sky!
The flames transformed into an enraged dragon, roaring and burning everything tangible and intangible!
The lightning coalesced into a giant python, hissing as it pierced through the void, leaving behind a scorching trail!

Two extremely violent and destructive energies collided, intertwined, and annihilated each other in this space!
In the heart of the sea of ​​fire and thunder, countless dazzling blades of light, as if possessing life, are weaving and evolving through this destructive storm!
These sword flashes were all different in shape and had distinct auras.

Some are as fast as lightning, leaving only a dazzling purple-white trail, their trajectories unpredictable and treacherous, containing ultimate penetrating and explosive power.

This is the mark of the Eight Thunder Slashes!
Some are heavy and domineering; when the blade flashes, it becomes a crimson fire domain that burns the heavens and boils the seas, carrying the supreme will to melt gold and forge iron, and to incinerate the eight wastelands.

This is the true meaning of the Blazing Blade!
At this moment, these two completely different sword techniques are undergoing an unprecedented and intense collision and fusion attempt in this "Thunderfire Purgatory" constructed by his spiritual will!

Tsk-!
A lightning-fast blade of light attempted to pierce through a fiery area, but was instantly swallowed and assimilated by the raging flames, transforming into a fiery blade wreathed in arcs of lightning!
Boom——!
A raging inferno attempted to cover a bolt of lightning, but was torn apart by its extreme penetrating power. The lightning exploded in the flames, ripping the fire wave to pieces!
Failure! Failure! Another failure!
Every collision brings a violent shock to the mind, as if the soul is being torn apart and reassembled!

However, Fang Qingyu's core consciousness remained as solid as a rock. Instead of being defeated by the pain, he absorbed fragments of information from each collision with an almost greedy pace in countless failures, deducing the "possibility" of the perfect fusion of the two true meanings!
"Faster, even faster! The speed of thunder is the wings that spread like flames!"

"Explode! The explosive power of thunder is the spark that ignites the world-destroying flames!"

"Burning! The destruction and continuous burning of the flames are the marks left by the tearing of lightning!"

"A balance of strength and gentleness, an interplay of emptiness and fullness, the five elements rotating in a cycle, the crimson blazing fire."

Countless insights, like boiling bubbles, surged, intertwined, and collided wildly in Fang Qingyu's spiritual world!
Time lost its meaning in this chaos.

It could be a fleeting moment, or it could be a very long time.

at last!

After countless collisions, annihilation, reorganization, and deductions...
A brand new, unprecedented flash of blade light.

At the very center of this inferno of thunder and fire, it slowly condensed and took shape!
It was no longer simply purple and white lightning, nor was it purely crimson calamity fire.

Its entire body presents a deep, dark golden hue, as if containing endless destruction and vitality.

At the core of the blade's light was highly compressed, liquid-like, purple-white lightning plasma, radiating a heart-palpitating aura of penetration and explosion!

Beyond the lightning plasma, there was a layer of dark crimson tribulation fire that burned and spread like a solar corona.

The flame vibrated at an indescribable frequency, releasing terrifyingly high temperatures with each vibration.

The two blend perfectly, becoming one!

Thunder is fire! Fire is thunder!
Its power was overwhelming, like divine punishment descending upon the world! Its might was so great that it threatened to incinerate the entire universe!
[Thunderous World-Burning Slash]!
The moment this entirely new sword technique was fully formed, the entire space seemed to tremble and submit!
All the thunder and flames bowed down in worship to this dark golden blade of light!
Fang Qingyu's consciousness suddenly returned to reality!

He, who was sitting cross-legged on the bluestone, suddenly opened his eyes!
Om-!
There was no deliberate method to stimulate Qi and blood, nor any visualization method to circulate Qi!
The very instant I opened my eyes!

Two beams of dark golden light, almost tangible, suddenly shot out from the depths of his pupils!

Within that light, the left eye seemed to be surging with purple-white lightning, while the right eye burned like dark red calamity fire!

An indescribable pressure, a mixture of extreme sharpness, explosiveness, and annihilation, swept across the entire courtyard in an instant, like an invisible storm!

hissing and crackling
As far as the eye could see, two strange phenomena appeared simultaneously on the bluestone-paved ground in front of them!

Where the gaze is fixed, the rock surface instantly turns black and cracks, with wisps of smoke rising – marks of being scorched by invisible high temperatures!
Around the scorch marks, fine, flickering, purplish-white arcs of electricity seemed to spring up out of nowhere, flashing and crackling with a faint sound!
The power of thunder and fire is concentrated in the gaze!
Standing in front of Fang Qingyu, Jiang Wei saw everything clearly!
The little girl's clear, bright eyes suddenly widened to their limit!
Her little mouth was slightly open, and she even forgot to turn the lollipop in her mouth. Her face was filled with unprecedented astonishment and disbelief!

She looked at the still-present, godlike, dark golden lightning and fire in Fang Qingyu's eyes, then looked down at the scorch marks and leaping arcs of electricity that had appeared on the ground at the same time.
"This"

"To be able to comprehend two true meanings simultaneously!?"

(End of this chapter)