Complete one practice method every day

Chapter 94 Ultimate Sublimation (Fourth Update)

The Heavenly Demon has disintegrated, making cultivation extremely difficult.

To even begin, practitioners are required to achieve an incredible level of control over their own Qi, blood, meridians, and even the smallest muscles and fascia.

It requires an extremely strong will to guide the extreme pain and sense of power loss that arises when the origin is disintegrated.

Many people can't even get past the initial hurdle; forcing themselves to practice will only lead to a reversal of Qi and blood, and damage to their meridians.

Secondly, its power is linked to the level of the Heavenly Demon's Disintegration.

If you only stay at the beginner level, the improvement after using it will be limited, possibly increasing your combat power by less than 10%, but the price you pay will be just as high.

Only by cultivating it to the highest level can one truly enhance their terrifying power and achieve a reversal of fortune in desperate situations.

But how easy is it to reach the pinnacle of mastery?

The required dedication and profound understanding of oneself far exceed those of ordinary methods.

The most crucial, and also the most daunting, aspect is the terrifyingly severe aftereffects.

Whether you are a beginner or a master, when you use the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique, the forceful burning of the original power of disintegration is like detonating a volcano within your body.

While the violent power drains the user's potential, it also leaves the user's flesh, meridians, and internal organs riddled with holes, as if they have been sliced ​​open from the inside by countless tiny blades.

If you're lucky, you'll end up as a cripple with severed meridians and depleted blood and energy.

Those with a weaker foundation will die on the spot due to the collapse of their origin and the backlash of their internal energy.

This is a true death-defying technique where success is either fatal or even death is possible.

Only by cultivating the Heavenly Demon Disintegration to the perfect state can one achieve a subtle level of control over power, and at the moment of eruption, guide and restrain the violent disintegration power to a certain extent.

By reducing unnecessary damage to oneself, the long-term effects can be significantly reduced.

"Such a secret technique, unless one is forced into a corner and must perish together, who would dare to use it?" Chen Yue put down the manual and let out a long breath.

The reason he was studying this technique so diligently at this moment was because Chen Yue felt that he lacked a trump card that could instantly reverse the course of the battle at a crucial moment.

In previous encounters with Gu Yiqiu, Yin Moli, and others, the opponents had all used similar secret techniques to unleash potential at the last moment. Although the side effects were also significant, they were clearly not as severe as the Heavenly Demon Disintegration.

Chen Yue also wanted a secret technique for explosive power, just in case.

After all, the world is a dangerous place, and no one can guarantee that they won't encounter a desperate situation where they have to fight to the death.

But the disintegration of the Heavenly Demon before our eyes is far too extreme.

If it causes serious injury or even death after use, how can it be used?

Is the purpose of learning this skill to take someone down with you when you're certain you're going to die?

That meant little to Chen Yue. What he pursued was martial arts immortality and taking control of his own destiny, not mutual destruction.

Chen Yue leaned against a tree trunk, his gaze fixed on the leaping campfire, lost in thought. A multitude of ideas raced through his mind.

"If I cultivate this Heavenly Demon Disintegration technique to its perfect state, and then combine it with—"

Chen Yue thought of his still-developing talent, the Foundation Strengthening and Injury Recovery, and his steadily improving Copper Skin and Iron Bones.

Strengthening the foundation and healing injuries stabilizes the body's core and accelerates recovery. Iron-clad body and bones greatly enhance the physical body's foundation, increasing its resilience against internal and external damage.

"Can these three factors combined withstand the aftereffects of using the Heavenly Demon Disintegration technique? Or even reduce the aftereffects to an acceptable and recoverable level?" This thought spread through Chen Yue's mind.

There is no precedent, it cannot be verified, and everything is just speculation. But theoretically, it seems quite possible.

"Furthermore, after I complete the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield technique, my control over my physical body will far surpass that of others at the same level. The Mind Nourishing Technique can also stabilize my mind, which may allow me to better control the disintegrating power and reduce the risk of losing control when using it—"

Chen Yue listed out even more advantages.

The risks remain enormous, but the potential rewards are extremely tempting: an ultimate trump card that can unleash tremendous power in dire straits, with manageable side effects.

"I'll learn it first." In the end, Chen Yue made the decision.

"Having no sword in hand and having a sword but not using it are two different things. At the very least, one must first master it and understand it."

Chen Yue carefully memorized the contents of the manual on the disintegration of the Heavenly Demon, especially the introductory mental techniques, the circulation routes of qi and blood, and the unique visualization method that simulated the pain and power of disintegration.

As day turns to night, and midnight arrives.

Daily Settlement

[Striving to master the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, experience +535]

[Striving to cultivate the Vast and Firm Essence Technique, experience +229]

[Striving to master the Cloud-Soaring Thousand-Layer Step, experience +221]

[Striving to cultivate the Mind-Nourishing Technique, experience +127]

[After carefully studying the manual, the experience gained from disintegrating the Heavenly Demon has been increased by 1.]

[Skill: Heavenly Demon Disintegration (Beginner 1/1565)]

Today's battle was arduous. Although I didn't have the quiet time to cultivate as usual, the experience points I gained from the trials didn't decrease; in fact, they increased.

Chen Yue had noticed this before after several battles in Youlin County, but it was even more obvious today.

The experience required to even begin the Heavenly Demon Disintegration technique is second only to the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield technique, and even higher than the experience required for the Mind Nourishing Technique, which specializes in cultivating the mind.

At dawn the next day, the sky was still overcast.

After a quick meal of dry rations, the four extinguished the campfire and continued their journey along the route to Tianzhou Prefecture.

The desolate dirt road was rugged and overgrown with withered grass. Occasionally, wild rabbits, foxes, and badgers would be startled and dart into the deeper grass, adding to the desolate atmosphere.

As the journey progressed into the afternoon, the sun was obscured by clouds, allowing only a faint, dim light to filter through. At a bend in the road ahead, on a relatively open flat area, a caravan appeared, its members moving in haste.

The caravan was small, consisting of about seven or eight large carts pulled by mules and horses, covered with tarpaulins for rain protection, and bulging with moisture.

It is unknown what is being loaded.

There were about thirty guards accompanying the caravan, carrying knives and swords, looking alert, riding on horseback or walking on both sides of the caravan, their eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.

The convoy included some women, children, and the elderly, who huddled in the vehicles, their faces filled with fear and exhaustion.

The caravan had obviously spotted Chen Yue and his three companions emerging from a side path at the back. Although their clothes were slightly disheveled, Chen Yue and Shen Dujiang were clearly carrying weapons and exuded a calm and collected aura.

The guards in the caravan immediately became wary, their hands on their weapons, and slowed their pace. Several mounted guards even spurred their horses forward slightly, their eyes locked onto the four people like hawks.

Shen Dujiang, being experienced, immediately stopped upon seeing this and signaled Chen Yue and the others to stop as well.

He stepped forward alone, stopping some distance from the caravan. He cupped his hands in greeting, a friendly smile on his face, and raised his voice, saying, "Greetings, friends. We are four people who fled from Youlin County. We encountered bandits on the road and ended up here."

Seeing that your caravan is also a traveler, I wonder if you could do us the favor of following behind and traveling together? We have no ill intentions and are willing to offer some money as a token of our gratitude.

There was a commotion in the caravan, but the guard remained high.

Before long, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark blue silk robe, accompanied by several guards, stepped out of a relatively large carriage in the middle of the caravan and came to the front of the procession.

He did not get too close, but stood behind the guards, his sharp and cautious gaze scrutinizing Shen Dujiang from head to toe, and then swept over Chen Yue, Hu Shaoyu and Lin Quan who were standing quietly watching not far behind him.

He lingered on Chen Yue for a moment longer, noticing that although the young man was calm and composed, he sensed something unusual about him.

After observing for a moment, the caravan manager slowly spoke: "My friend, it's not that I'm heartless. It's just that the world is not peaceful these days, and people's hearts are unpredictable. My caravan has its own rules; we don't accept outsiders of unknown origin. You'd better find another way."

They refused outright, their tone not particularly harsh, but there was no room for negotiation.

Seeing this, Hu Shaoyu quickly stepped forward and stood behind Shen Dujiang, smiling obsequiously, "Sir, we are truly just people in distress, with absolutely no ill intentions. As you can see, there are only four of us, so we won't get too close and disturb you."

We'll follow the caravan at a distance, and we certainly won't cause any trouble. As for the payment, that's negotiable. We only ask that your caravan lead the way, so we have some peace of mind. We're really afraid of encountering bad guys in this desolate wilderness—”

Hu Shaoyu adopted an even more humble stance.

However, upon hearing this, the caravan manager frowned even more deeply. He waved his hand, his tone becoming more stern: "No need for further words. The money is a small matter; our caravan carries a heavy responsibility on this journey and cannot afford to fail. Please, all of you, do not follow us any further, or else—"

His gaze swept over the guards in the caravan, whose auras were clearly not weak; his unspoken meaning was self-evident.

After saying that, without waiting for Shen Dujiang to speak again, he turned around and whispered a few instructions to the head of the guards before returning to the carriage without looking back.

The caravan resumed its slow progress, moving even faster than before. The guards intentionally or unintentionally turned to the side, using their bodies and mounts to block Chen Yue and his companions' view, clearly preventing them from spying on the caravan's true strength and indicating that they were not welcome to follow.

Watching the caravan gradually disappear around the bend at the other end of the road, Shen Dujiang's face showed a hint of helplessness. He walked back to Chen Yue's side and whispered, "This caravan is probably fleeing from some disaster-stricken county. Now everyone's on edge, seeing threats everywhere, and no one dares to trust any outsiders easily anymore."

Lin Quan gazed in the direction the caravan had disappeared and whispered, "What if we had given them more money? Perhaps—"

Hu Shaoyu shook his head and sighed, "Master Lin, it's not about the money. That man just said the trouble is serious. They're afraid we're spies, informants for bandits, or people who've gotten ourselves into trouble and are being hunted down."

In times like these, it's better to avoid trouble and ensure the team's safe arrival at their destination is paramount. Money becomes secondary.

Shen Dujiang nodded in agreement: "Brother Hu is right. Besides, they won't even reveal where they're going, so we don't know if their route really leads to Tianzhou Prefecture. If they're going in the opposite direction, following them will be pointless."

Hu Shaoyu pointed to the dirt road stretching forward and said, "However, judging from the direction this road is heading, it does seem to lead to Tianzhou Prefecture. If they take this road, should we just follow them from a distance?"

We'll keep a distance of about a mile; they can go their way, and we'll go ours. This way, we won't get too close and arouse their suspicion, and we can also use their directions to scout out the area and see if it's safe ahead. With them in front, we'll have a heads-up.

Shen Dujiang did not answer immediately, but instead turned his gaze to Chen Yue.

>