Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

[Method 1: Participate in the Hundred Dynasties War and let the Five Animal Transformation Technique become famous during the war, which may attract those who know the truth.]

[Method 2: Feed Qi Qingshan or Qi Wence a Truth-Telling Pill to learn the truth.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"Could my father's decline in cultivation be related to the Hundred Dynasties War? If it's true, then I can understand why my father is so obsessed with the Hundred Dynasties War. There is indeed an unknown cause and effect hidden here."

His thoughts raced through his mind, and Qi Xiuyuan didn't press the matter further.

After leaving the house, he went straight to the training ground.

Originally, he planned to take advantage of these last few days to first master the White Tiger Golden Blade, or perhaps practice the Five Animal Transformation Technique he had just acquired.

But he tried to set a goal to master the Five Animal Transformation Technique before the martial arts competition.

Unfortunately, neither of the two methods the system provided was something he could do right now.

Now that we have the essence blood of the Purple-Striped Scaled Demon, we might as well first cultivate the Horizontal Body Protection Technique to improve our defense and increase our margin for error.

"Junior Brother Xu, it's perfect that you're here. Come and help me out."

Qi Xiuyuan waved to Xu Yi, who was practicing boxing not far away.

Xu Yi was practicing the Five Animal Fist when he stopped and quickly walked over.

"Senior Brother, what is it?"

Qi Xiuyuan led him to his own courtyard, took off his outer clothes, leaving him only in his underwear, revealing his strong back.

"Big...Senior Brother, what...what do you want to do?!"

Xu Yi was so frightened that he took a few steps back, staring at Qi Xiuyuan in astonishment.

Qi Xiuyuan handed over the pottery jar.

"I can't reach it from your back, can you help me spread the demon blood from this jar evenly on it?"

"...Oh, okay, sure."

Xu Yi breathed a sigh of relief, quickly stepped forward to take the jar, peeled off the sealing wax, and a bloody smell immediately wafted out.

The jar was filled with a purple liquid that had a faint sheen.

He carefully wiped it on Qi Xiuyuan's back.

"Senior Brother, this demon blood looks quite fresh. Where did you get it?"

As Xu Yi applied the ointment, he asked curiously.

"What's so new about it?" Qi Xiuyuan chuckled. "It's been around for over ten years, maybe even older than me. It's just that the essence of demons is special; you have to use medicinal herbs to seal and refine it during collection so it doesn't solidify and spoil."

"Oh, I see."

Xu Yi suddenly realized something, but his hands didn't stop. He carefully smeared the demon blood all over Qi Xiuyuan's back, shoulders, waist, and abdomen, and even spread it evenly on his limbs.

After he finished applying the ointment, he gave a couple more instructions and then tactfully took his leave.

Xu Yi just left.

Qi Xiuyuan felt a slight, needle-like pain on his skin, as if countless fine needles were drilling into his pores.

But he didn't rush to start; instead, he smeared his own semen on his crotch.

If you're going to train, train your whole body!

"Set a goal: cultivate the Body Temperament Technique until all the demon blood in my body is absorbed!"

[Target detected: Cultivation]

[Method 1: Focus on cultivating the Body Tempering Technique for five hours to fully absorb the demonic essence blood smeared on your body, achieving the best results.]

[Method 2: Practice the Body Tempering Technique for ten hours at will to fully absorb the demonic blood smeared on your body, achieving a normal effect.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"Method One!"

Qi Xiuyuan did not hesitate for a moment.

In the path of cultivation, one either doesn't do it at all, or if one does, one must go all out.

[The system has taken over the body and will begin full-scale cultivation!]

Qi Xiuyuan's body began to cultivate automatically.

He held his breath and focused his mind, channeling his inner strength. His entire body, muscles, tendons, and bones bulged with power, his muscles rising like coiled dragons, and the veins throbbing slightly beneath his skin.

Countless pores opened up.

The demon blood attached to the skin was shaken by this force and immediately burrowed under the skin through the pores.

Immediately afterwards, he withdrew his obvious strength and switched to using hidden strength to squeeze, forcing the demonic blood that had just seeped into his flesh deeper into his muscles and fascia.

As the subtle force passed through, the fascia beneath the skin emitted a barely audible crackling sound.

A significant shock is expected!

Subtle, intense pressure!

One release, one take back!

The two forces alternated back and forth, and the demon blood seeped into the depths of the skin and flesh in an endless stream, as if countless tiny blood snakes were winding and swimming under the skin.

After being repeatedly hammered, a faint purple sheen slowly appeared beneath his skin, but it was unfortunately covered by the demon blood on his body.

As for pain, Qi Xiuyuan felt nothing at all.

Five hours passed in the blink of an eye.

The moment he regained control of his body, a wave of intense fatigue washed over him, and Qi Xiuyuan felt as if all his strength had been drained from his body, almost causing him to lose his balance.

He frowned slightly.

"I didn't feel this tired even after practicing for more than ten hours straight before. Sure enough, the physical exertion from practicing different levels of techniques is completely different. This Horizontal Body Technique, with its constant alternation between visible and hidden force, is extremely energy-consuming."

Qi Xiuyuan murmured softly, wiping the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

With a thought, the light blue system panel popped up.

【Horizontal Training Bodyguard - Crippled (Beginner, 129/225)】

"It actually increased by sixty points!"

Qi Xiuyuan was slightly taken aback.

When he practiced the Horizontal Training Bodyguard, he would only gain about three points per hour, so after five hours, he would gain about fifteen points.

Now, it's increased directly to sixty points.

It quadrupled!

"Wait, something's not right!"

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head slightly.

"No, no, it shouldn't be just because of the demon blood I smeared on it, but also because I broke through to the Inner Strength Realm and set a goal to cultivate the White Tiger Golden Blade for one hour."

Ignoring his aching and exhausted body, he took a deep breath and immediately began the test.

His body moved on its own, taking out a long sword, gripping the hilt tightly. The sword gleamed with a cold, sharp light, and each strike was accompanied by a whistling sound of wind breaking through the air, even exuding a strange tiger-like might.

One hour later.

His clothes were soaked with sweat.

【White Tiger Shines with Golden Blade (Beginner, 91/225)】

"Sure enough, before the breakthrough in cultivation, practicing the White Tiger Golden Blade for an hour at full strength would increase proficiency by five points, while now, practicing at full strength for an hour at full strength would increase it by seven points."

"It should be because my realm has broken through from the Qi and Blood Realm to the Inner Strength Realm, and when I practice the same martial arts, I will get more proficiency feedback."

Qi Xiuyuan was overjoyed, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Although he felt more physically exhausted, this visible growth truly delighted him, and he even felt less tired, with a surge of energy coursing through his body.

"Senior Brother, I've brought you your food."

Qu Yuanyuan carried the food box to the outside of the courtyard gate, banging on the wooden door and shouting loudly.

Qi Xiuyuan put on his coat, opened the door, and looked at Qu Yuanyuan standing at the door with some surprise.

"You're bringing me food?"

Qu Yuanyuan nodded: "Yes, my brother said that you must have been cultivating to the point of neglecting your meals again, so he asked me to bring you food."

Qi Xiuyuan reminded him, "You're working so hard you forget to eat and sleep."

Qu Yuanyuan nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, it's about working so hard that you forget to eat and sleep. My brother even taught me before, but I just can't remember it."

She scratched her head, a little embarrassed.