Tianjin, starting with unorthodox methods to achieve immortality

Chen Mo's mind raced.

The thin booklet in his hand seemed to tremble slightly, and the text information it contained was drawn away by an invisible force, turning into specks of light that entered Chen Mo's brow.

On the surface of the Moon Essence Treasure Mirror, a new entry immediately appeared:

[The cultivation technique has been loaded]:

The Netherworld Paper-Making Technique - Incomplete (Third Layer)

"The Body Tempering Method of Punishment and Shattering (Incomplete)" (Beginner Level)

At the same time, the detailed contents of the "Punishment and Body Tempering Method", including the crude method of drawing out evil spirits, and some descriptions of the characteristics of the evil spirits in the execution ground, were clearly imprinted in Chen Mo's mind.

"Indeed, it's domineering and dangerous..." He felt the bloody cultivation method in his mind, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

The Crimson Sun Blood Crystal was the material Lei Laohu prepared for cultivating this body-tempering technique.

However, this technique is so extreme that it's practically killing you, with a pitifully low success rate. No wonder Lei Laohu didn't dare to try it easily even after obtaining the incomplete version; he could only keep it as a collection or a backup method.

But a startling light shone in his eyes.

Danger?

His current situation is the greatest danger!

When conventional and mild methods fail to be found, this unconventional approach of fighting poison with poison becomes a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation!

The analysis in the Moon Essence Treasure Mirror also confirms this point. The Yin Sha in his body is a scourge, but if used properly, it may be transformed into resources for cultivating the "Punishment Sha Body Tempering Method"!

The key lies in the deduction, integration, and adaptation.

"The Moonlit Mirror is displaying the options for deduction and fusion." Chen Mo focused his mind.

The mirror's luster changes again:

Based on existing techniques, the following deduction/integration operations can be performed:

Basic Completion: Consumes Moon Essence to deduce and complete the "Punishment and Body Tempering Technique" to Yellow Rank High Grade (Complete), including basic Qi Condensation and simplified Divine Protection Technique. Requires >2 points of Moon Essence.

Targeted Fusion: Using the "Netherworld Paper Making Technique" as a medium, and integrating the principles of the "Punishment and Body Forging Method" for the application of malevolent energy, the "Netherworld Malevolent Puppet Technique" is derived—this technique can seal a portion of Yin energy or external malevolent energy into a specially made paper puppet, giving it malevolent attack characteristics. Requires 1 point of Moon Essence.

Deeply optimized and adapted: Without pursuing grade upgrades or new ability development, this work focuses solely on the current state of Yin Sha entering the body. It involves extreme optimization and adaptation of the incomplete "Punishment and Sha Body Tempering Method" to create the "Yin Sha Bone Tempering Method," guiding the Yin Sha within the body to strengthen the skeletal foundation with minimal cost. Requires 0 points of Moon Essence Spirit.

Chen Mo's gaze quickly swept over the three options.

The required Moon Essence for basic completion is too high.

Targeted fusion would greatly enhance his combat power, but he currently has no Moon Essence Spirit at all and can only watch helplessly.

His focus ultimately shifted to in-depth optimization and adaptation.

"What I lack most right now is the foundation for survival!" Chen Mo realized. "Even if the Yin Sha Bone Tempering Technique can only strengthen my bones and slow down the loss of life... that will be enough!"

"Select deep optimization and adaptation, and deduce the 'Yin Sha Bone Tempering Method'!" Chen Mo decisively gave the order.

In an instant, a flood of information rushed into my mind.

It was a set of practice diagrams tailored to him: three twisted static postures, each corresponding to guiding the Yin energy within his body to impact his limbs, torso, and craniofacial bones.

However, this technique also requires the Crimson Sun Blood Crystal for cultivation.

Without the protective power of the blood crystal to safeguard the bone marrow, the moment the yin energy penetrates the bone, the marrow freezes and the bone cracks.

During cultivation, one must guide the warm flow of blood crystals to achieve a balance of yin and yang within the marrow at the moment of yin and sha tempering the bones.

The principle is to use yang to control yin and to use evil to forge bones.

Each time he practiced his skills, it was as if his bone marrow was being ground in an icy hell, and the power of the blood crystal was the only chance of survival.

Like repeatedly quenching pig iron in an ancient, cold spring, it utilizes the deadly Yin energy within Chen Mo's body to guide and press it into the deep structure of his bones for tempering.

Once the harmonization is successful, the main bones of the body will transform into [Mysterious Yin Evil Bones].

This bone is not only as hard as cold iron, far surpassing ordinary weapons, but it can also greatly increase his strength.

With every gesture, one can possess immense strength, and one's own weight seems to be reduced, making one move as swiftly as a rabbit.

The optimized "Yin Sha Bone Tempering Method" has a total of three levels.

The first layer tempers the bones to the point of being as tough as iron; the second layer tempers the bones to the point of being as strong as steel; and the third layer completes the Xuan Yin Sha bone technique.

"Lei Laohu is such a good person!"

After browsing through the "Yin Sha Bone Tempering Method" in his mind, Chen Mo sighed. Not only had the other party provided him with a life-saving cultivation technique, but they had also prepared the materials for his cultivation.

He carefully put away the other valuables and the wooden box, leaving only one of the three Crimson Sun Blood Crystals, placing it within easy reach.

Taking a deep breath to suppress his excitement, he slowly assumed the first basic posture of the "Mysterious Yin Bone Tempering Method"—the Embracing Yin Stance.

The posture seems simple, with arms wrapped around the chest and the body slightly curled up, like a baby in the womb.

But the internal muscles, fascia, bones, and even breathing must be fine-tuned according to the roadmap in the mind.

As soon as it took shape, Chen Mo felt a strange pulling sensation coming from all his bones, especially his thoracic vertebrae and rib area.

The Yin energy that was originally entrenched in the meridians and flesh was immediately attracted by this Yin Embracing Posture and began to surge towards the sternum and ribs on its own!

"Ugh—!" Chen Mo groaned, his face turning deathly pale.

That wasn't ordinary pain; it felt like countless cold steel needles were drilling into the bone marrow cavity!

The mere first step of the spontaneous surge of Yin energy caused his vision to go black, and he almost fainted.

Chen Mo clenched his teeth tightly, the metallic sweetness on his tongue stimulating his nerves.

This is just the beginning; the most crucial step is yet to come.

With trembling hands, he reached out and picked up the dark gold-red Crimson Sun Blood Crystal. The crystal was warm to the touch, yet it felt heavy in his hand.

Following the instructions of the technique, press the two ends of the blood crystal with specific finger techniques, and carefully draw out a wisp of pure and intensely hot crimson sun warmth from the blood crystal.

"Hiss!" Chen Mo gasped as the warm liquid flowed into his body.

The feeling was like dripping a drop of scalding lava into a frozen blood vessel!

The power of the blazing sun immediately clashed violently with the omnipresent yin energy within his body. Wherever it passed, his meridians were burned with a stinging pain, creating an extreme torment of both ice and fire with the icy coldness of the yin energy.

He dared not be distracted in the slightest, and with his strong willpower, he guided this ray of warm sunlight along the special path specified by the cultivation technique, struggling to drill deep into the bone marrow of his sternum.

This process is slow and dangerous.

The power of the crimson sun is like a small boat going against the current in a raging, frigid ocean, which may be submerged at any moment.

The Yin Sha, like an enraged ice beast, tried to completely extinguish the invading warm current.

Just as Chen Mo felt his mental strength was about to reach its limit, that faint wisp of warm crimson sun finally reached the core of the bone marrow in a certain part of his sternum!

In that very instant!

"When Yin and Yang unite, the body is forged through fierce energy!"

The incantation automatically appeared in my mind.

That wisp of warm, crimson sunlight, like a spark, fell into the sea of ​​marrow oil filled with yin energy.

It wasn't an explosion, but a cold, boiling sensation!

Yin and Yang, these two extremely opposing forces, under the precise guidance and constraint of the "Mysterious Yin Bone Tempering Method," produced a strange reaction deep within Chen Mo's bone marrow.

"Click...click..."

[Progress of Cultivation in "Mysterious Yin Bone Tempering Chapter": Beginner (1%)]

[Remaining lifespan estimate slightly adjusted: 263 days (the rate of Yin energy erosion reduced by approximately 2%)]

【Moonlight Enchantment: 0】

Although the progress was minimal and his lifespan remained almost unchanged, Chen Mo's pale face revealed the first genuine smile since his transmigration.