Witch, please have some self-respect!

In the days that followed, Shen Yun did nothing but cultivate.

Days passed by one by one.

A portion of the Holy Sect's Bursting Runestones have been produced and deployed on the battlefield, with good results, but their impact is not yet significant.

Shen Yun's reward was delayed, and Feng Luoyi sent him a message telling him not to rush, as the later it was sent, the greater the benefits would be.

We can discuss rewards only after the Bursting Runestones have achieved greater success.

With only one rune crystal, the Holy Sect cannot produce them in large quantities.

After all, even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice!

Unless you are very skilled, you can't just learn the rune crystal once and then discard it. Without the rune crystal, the success rate of making runes is reduced by more than half.

Shen Yun felt that making runestones was like taking an open-book exam.

Passing an open-book exam is difficult enough, let alone a closed-book one.

Moreover, the Exploding Runestone is extremely difficult to make; very few first-tier rune masters are able to create it.

It can only be made by second-tier rune masters, which wastes a lot of their time and is somewhat counterproductive.

After much searching, the Imperial Household Department finally found Feng Luoyi as the provider.

However, at Feng Luoyi's suggestion, Shen Yun was not allowed to meet directly among them, but instead Qingzhi Fairy handled it on his behalf.

After all, the rewards for Feng Luoyi's submissions are cumulative, and the Holy Sect rewards different people for doing the same thing.

If you act under the name of a true disciple, you'll naturally receive more rewards from above; there's no way to escape this.

"Understood. I'll make Explosive Runestones whenever I have time!"

When Fairy Qingzhi arrived, Shen Yun readily agreed.

Large rewards accumulate, and the current rewards are already substantial. Shen Yun will receive contribution points for every rune stone he submits.

A high-quality exploding rune stone, obtained with 90 contribution points from the Holy Sect.

Exploding Crystal: 300 contribution points.

Without a doubt, this is an unimaginably high price for any Tier 1 runestone.

For the first time, Shen Yun handed over all the nominal inventory: ten high-quality items and three talisman crystals.

Shen Yun's maximum daily output is two high-quality bursting rune crystals, but that's too astonishing.

Only one premium item will be offered each day thereafter.

This greatly shocked the elders in charge, who said that Shen Yun had the potential to become a master.

A few days later, Shen Yun provided a large number of high-quality rune stones, which had a remarkable effect.

Because the Explosion Talisman was very effective in the test, if the Holy Sect's Body Nourishing Team had a high-quality Explosion Talisman Stone as their trump card, they could easily overwhelm the top demon race teams.

The maximum influence of a high-quality explosive runestone is limited to the Eighth Limit Demon Race.

The Holy Emperor decided to increase investment.

It is said that a true elder personally intervened to replicate the rune patterns of several more exploding rune stones.

In an instant, the number of Holy Sect Bursting Runestones surged again, especially the number of high-quality ones.

Without giving the demon race much time to react, after more than ten days of preparation, they directly deployed explosive runes on a large scale, causing heavy losses to the demon race, while the human race suffered few casualties.

The demon race was caught off guard.

On the battlefield of the Body Nourishing Realm, the morale of the Holy Sect soared, and the demon race began to retreat in fear before they had a way to deal with it.

They had no choice but to use a large number of demons to launch surprise attacks from different directions to reduce the chances of encountering the exploding runestones.

They employed the Demon Sea tactic, but the Holy Sect deployed in small teams, so they could only harass them and were no match for them.

On the battlefield of the Body Nourishing Realm, the demon race suffered greatly.

Since the end of the Limit Breaking Martial Arts Competition, things have become increasingly intense in the Great Wilderness, with fierce battles raging between the Blood Sea and the Body Nourishing Realm.

In particular, someone spread the word that a fifth-tier hidden vein blessed land had suddenly appeared near the Jinyan Mountains, but then disappeared.

This further excited the people of both the human and demon races, with some speculating that it involved the well-being of demigods.

Humans and demons vie for control of Jin Guang City, as well as the Jin Yan Mountains and various corners of the Great Wilderness.

They are searching for the whereabouts of the hidden blessed land.

............

A few days later, the sun was high in the sky, and the training ground was filled with sweltering heat.

As usual, Shen Yun was dressed in a close-fitting outfit, holding the Dragon Halberd, his posture as upright as a pine tree.

He stood with his legs slightly apart, firmly planted his feet in a horse stance, and then used his arms to lift the Dragon Halberd high into the air.

With each move, Shen Yun's muscles tensed instantly, as if forged from steel, with distinct lines, and the bulging muscles seemed to contain endless power.

At the same time, he circulated his internal energy techniques, activating both the "Great Sun Vajra Technique" and the "Floating Light Shield Shadow Technique" simultaneously.

In an instant, a strange sight occurred: Shen Yun's figure slowly merged into the shadow beneath his feet like wisps of smoke, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Immediately afterwards, in another corner of the training ground, Shen Yun's figure suddenly appeared, as if he came from the void.

When he became invisible, only the Dragon Halberd remained suspended where he had just disappeared. The halberd moved rapidly, stirring up gusts of wind in the air and emitting a sharp whistling sound, as if it were about to tear space apart.

The sound of it tearing through the air was like the shriek of a vengeful ghost, chilling one to the bone.

Shen Yun roared, his voice booming like a bell, making the surrounding air buzz. He gripped the Dragon Halberd tightly with both hands and slashed it down at the ground like a tiger descending a mountain.

The halberd blade struck the ground, and sparks flew everywhere, like a dazzling firework display in the night sky.

Immediately, he turned around, his halberd technique changing rapidly. First, he thrust forward swiftly like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, then he cleaved with immense force like Mount Tai pressing down, and finally, with the force of a thunderbolt, he slashed horizontally with his sword. The whole set of movements was completed in one go, flowing smoothly like clouds and water.

However, in a short while, Shen Yun's figure reappeared in another direction as if by ghostly means.

The moment he reappeared after becoming invisible, his entire body shone brightly, the light so tangible that it enveloped his entire body.

From afar, Shen Yun's muscles seemed to be encased in a natural golden armor, exuding a sacred and majestic aura, like a war god descended to earth, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

"Whew—that felt good."

After Shen Yun put down the Dragon-Wandering Halberd, he finally looked at the progress in the ancient scroll.

Although the Floating Light and Shadow Escape Technique has been greatly mastered, it will still take some time to reach perfection. However, after practicing it every day recently...

Now I'm becoming more and more proficient at using the Floating Light and Shadow Technique.

Although he can only hide his physical form now, he might be able to hide his weapon as well once he reaches perfection.

Shen Yun looked at the Overlord Dragon Halberd in his hand, then began to gather his qi and blood with his other hand, circulating the "Melting Gold and Refining Iron Hand". His right hand instantly burst forth with dazzling light, like a blazing little sun.

He slowly clenched his fist, then swung it forward with all his might, the scorching air instantly twisting into ripples.

"Although this 'Melt Gold and Refine Iron Hand' can be used to forge weapons, it feels incredibly powerful in actual combat as well."

If in a future fight, a single, decisive blow could penetrate the enemy's meridians and internal organs, severing them completely.

but....

Although it is very powerful, it can only be used in close combat.

They physically withstood the soldiers' attacks.

This would significantly increase the risk.

Not long after, Shen Yun returned to the quiet room.

He took out several Origin Stones and Inkstones from the Void Bag and began to inscribe runes.

During this time, Shen Yun did not abandon his seal carving of talismans; he continued to carve for several hours every day as before.

He also contributed a great deal to the collection of runes by the Holy Sect recently.

However, he still spent most of his remaining time practicing casting.

On the panel, the [Humanity Talisman Master (Tier 1)] skill is versatile. He is quite proficient in engraving patterns for casting artifacts after learning it, but he is slightly rusty in the skill of melting gold and refining iron.

He has made great progress in learning casting these days. He is not only proficient in making second-forged inkstones, but also in making second-forged war weapons.

He has repaired the Dragon Halberd, restoring its capabilities as a second-level forged weapon.

If he doesn't skimp on resources and merit points, he's confident he can even forge a third-level battle weapon.

However, the training of the three-forged warriors requires a lot of time, at least half a month of seclusion, and also the assistance of earth fire.

The simple act of melting gold and refining iron, along with countless threads of flame, is insufficient to sustain the casting process for an extended period.

We have no choice but to give up for now.

Shen Yun truly experienced the wonders described in the ancient scrolls; the 100,000 progress points were well spent.

He, who had little prior experience in casting, mastered the techniques and various runes under the guidance of Yi Tong, and could now be considered a seasoned casting master.

Needless to say, Shen Yun has been collecting a large number of first-tier array crystals and weapon-forging crystals these past few days. Once he has learned about them, he can reach the current progress of [Human Dao Talisman Master (First Tier 5.2/10)].

While I wouldn't say I've mastered it perfectly, I could say I've become proficient in it instantly.

"In one year, a lot of my good fortune was invested in my minor studies, and I have unknowingly progressed halfway through my first-level talisman master training."

Shen Yun nodded with satisfaction.

He had previously thought he would be stuck for three to five years, but unexpectedly, as he gained more and more control over the art of talisman mastery, his progress accelerated.

Once you obtain a certificate, you will be recognized forever. Every practice session will yield results, and the path to becoming a second-tier talisman master is not long.

.....

In a cave dwelling located in the core blessed land of the Holy Sect.

A blood-sea-of-asura battle diagram floated in front of Wu Rou, gradually becoming illusory before transforming into a blood-red line that entered Wu Rou's body.

She is taking the most important step in becoming a true successor.

As the line of blood slowly disappeared into her body, her blood and qi surged, absorbing external essence and flowing slowly into her body.

An unfamiliar cultivation technique began to operate within Wu Rou's body on its own.

Then his eyes closed tightly, and the pores on his body opened up, as if greedily absorbing the essence of the outside world.

Inside the cave, the original essence of heaven and earth seemed to be drawn by some invisible force, and like a tide, it rushed in through the dragon veins of heaven and earth.

These vital energies display a dazzling array of colors, resembling a magnificent neon light on the horizon, or perhaps containing the purest energy in the world.

When the vital energy touched her body, it instantly transformed into wisps of light that traveled rapidly along her meridians, creating a warm and tingling sensation wherever it passed.

Just like a stream thawing in spring, slowly moistening the parched earth, the subtle impurities hidden deep within the meridians gradually dissolve under the cleansing influence of this vital energy.

Immediately afterwards, the vital energy surged towards the dantian like rivers flowing into the sea.

Within the dantian, the qi and blood were boiling and surging, like a turbulent red ocean.

When the five-colored essence met the crimson blood and qi, the entire dantian shone brightly in an instant, and the red and colorful energies intertwined and collided, bursting out with a strong energy fluctuation.

In this intense fusion, qi and blood, along with essence, permeate and merge with each other.

The red blood and qi gradually became richer and more mellow, exuding a mysterious and alluring aura.

As the interaction deepens, the energy in the dantian becomes increasingly powerful.

Finally, under Wu Rou's full guidance, a powerful and vigorous force burst forth from the depths of her dantian.

This power, like an ancient behemoth awakened, surged forth from the dantian with a world-destroying aura.

A muffled roar was heard, as if space itself had been torn apart, or as if some shackle between heaven and earth had been broken.

Under the impact of this powerful force, a golden rune suddenly lit up on Wu Rou's forehead.

Her consciousness was instantly pulled into the ancestral aperture, where she found herself facing a 97*97 square of ancestral soil.

Unlike Shen Yun's land, the ancestral land was not barren. Instead, a magnificent mountain range stretched across it, and beneath the mountain range lay vast veins of refined gold.

Suddenly, a scene radiating a blood-red light slowly appeared above the mountains.

The scene presents a strange, dark red sea of ​​blood, its surface surging and churning, radiating a chilling pressure.

Within the sea of ​​blood, there seemed to be endless vitality and energy. Every ripple was accompanied by powerful fluctuations of blood and qi, as if announcing to the heavens and earth the birth of a new and powerful realm.

Above the sea of ​​blood stood an Asura whose body was covered with strange blood-red and gold runes.

He is both righteous and wicked, and is brave and skilled in battle.

The weapon in his hand was similar to the one Wu Rou had used before; it was also a blood-red giant axe.

Wu Rou was immersed in her ancestral aperture in her sea of ​​consciousness. Looking at the scene before her, her heart was filled with excitement.

"This is my—True Meaning of Asura."

Her eyes lit up, and in a flash, she realized that the scene before her had changed; the ancestral land of the winding mountain range was now covered by an ethereal landscape.

The surging sea of ​​blood seemed to engulf everything, while Wu Rou stood atop the sea of ​​blood, merging with the Asura's true intent.

Aside from Shura, a mysterious and unpredictable book called "Shura Battle Scripture" appeared in Wu Rou's mind.

It possesses cultivation methods for the Blood Sea Realm, the Primordial Chaos Realm, and even the Divine Realm.

If Shen Yun were to witness this scene, it would certainly be familiar to him.

However, the scene of Wu Rou's awakening of her true intent looked much more miraculous than Shen Yun's Jian Chun's true intent.

.......

Just then, Shen Yun suddenly paused during the forging process.

He sensed that something had changed on the ancient scroll.

He immediately stopped what he was doing and began to examine the information on the ancient scroll.

【Wu Rou】

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[True meaning: Shura’s true meaning]

[The Asura Battle Scripture, the Devouring Heaven Scripture, the Nine Lotus Sky-Stepping Technique, the Blood Netherworld Annihilation Slash, the Asura Blood Axe, the Blood Heaven Technique, the Flesh Heaven Technique, the Bone Heaven Technique, the Primordial Earth Foundation Building Technique...]

"Huh, Wu Rou's information has changed; there's an additional 'true meaning'."

As Shen Yun's gaze moved downwards, he noticed a new section added to his partner Wu Rou's panel.

"Wu Rou has finally grasped the true meaning? The True Meaning of Asura, along with a copy of the Asura Battle Scripture!"

Shen Yun's eyes flickered upon seeing this.

Shen Yun had previously made copies of all the martial arts techniques that Wu Rou practiced using ancient scrolls.

However, at this moment, a bold idea surged in his mind: could he also replicate the true meaning contained in those techniques?

It is important to understand that the true meaning is the most precious aspect of a tradition. Each true meaning is different and carries the core of the tradition.

Moreover, it provides the greatest boost to cultivators and is most effective in widening the gap between them.

If one can also use the true meaning for one's own benefit, what astonishing gains that would mean...

A bolder question arose in my mind: Could I really possess dual true meaning?

Without hesitation, Shen Yun decisively used a portion of his special blessings to learn the True Meaning of Asura.

In the instant that bit of good fortune was exhausted, the icon representing the Asura's True Meaning in the Martial Arts skill panel turned gray, and it could no longer be used to operate with the good fortune points.

Can only be used once.

"It's a success!"

Shen Yun could not hide his excitement, and his expression was full of enthusiasm.