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That exquisitely refined cultivation path, that profoundly mysterious method of circulating qi, that extremely powerful and domineering nature of true qi...

In his eyes, this was even a peerless martial art comparable to the Mingyu Gong of the Yihua Palace!

In this respect, he was still somewhat lacking in knowledge.

Jiang Biehe's heart began to pound violently, and his breathing became rapid.

He raised his head, looking at the masked man, his voice trembling slightly: "My lord... this technique is for me?"

"Or did I drop it by accident?" the masked man couldn't help but ask.

He then coughed twice and said calmly, "Your current strength is too weak to complete the task I've assigned you. You'll easily be killed."

"Therefore, I've decided to strengthen you first. Once you've mastered this technique, I'll tell you exactly what to do."

You want me to become stronger?

This is such a pleasant surprise!

Jiang Biehe knelt down without hesitation, his voice firm: "Your subordinate thanks Your Majesty for the favor! Your subordinate will do your utmost to master this divine skill and live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"

The man in the iron mask did not respond, but merely nodded slightly, seemingly expressing satisfaction.

Then, he took out a small cloth bag from his sleeve and threw it in front of Jiang Biehe.

"This is a jade bottle containing 20 'Blazing Sun Pills.' Each pill is equivalent to half a year of arduous cultivation."

"This is a secret medicine that I specially researched for you. It can accelerate your cultivation progress. Use it sparingly, and it will be enough for you to reach the eighth level of the Blazing Sun Heart Sutra."

Of course, don't ask about the cost.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Biehe's eyes flashed with a sharp light!

He quickly picked up the cloth bag, opened it, and sure enough, there was a warm, white jade bottle inside.

As soon as he opened the bottle, a rich medicinal aroma wafted out. Just by taking a whiff, he felt his internal energy begin to stir!

This is absolutely a top-grade elixir!

Moreover, the other party said it was enough to support him in practicing the Blazing Sun Heart Sutra to the eighth level!

That's the eighth floor!

He is currently only a first-rate martial artist, but the eighth level of the Blazing Sun Heart Sutra is enough to make him one of the top masters in the martial arts world, comparable to masters like Lu Zhongyuan and Wei Wuyuan!

Actually, only the ninth level is needed. The eighth level of the Blazing Sun Heart Sutra is only equivalent to Hua Wuque when he first came out of the mountains, but he is still a top expert.

But of course he wouldn't know such advanced knowledge; it's a good thing he has that confidence.

"Your subordinate... Your subordinate..." Jiang Biehe's voice trembled with excitement, "Your subordinate thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness and virtue!"

The Lord's grace is so great that it can never be repaid!

He kowtowed three times, his head hitting the gravel on the ground, breaking the skin on his forehead and drawing blood, but he didn't care.

Compared to the chance to become a top expert, what are these minor injuries?

The masked man waited until he finished kowtowing before slowly saying, "Get up."

Jiang Biehe quickly got up, tightly clutching the Scorching Sun Heart Sutra and the jade bottle as if they were some rare treasures.

The masked man pointed to a flat area deep inside the cave: "You can study the Blazing Sun Heart Sutra here first. If you don't understand something, just ask, and I'll give you some pointers."

"Yes! Your subordinate obeys!" Jiang Biehe nodded repeatedly, then, as if remembering something, cautiously asked, "My lord... if I may be so bold as to ask your honorable name?"

"You're not qualified to ask now. Wait until you break through," the masked man interrupted him calmly.

"Now all you need to know is that from this day forward, your life belongs to me. You will serve me, and I will grant you strength; but if you betray me..."

He paused, and in that brief moment, the air temperature inside the cave dropped by more than ten degrees, and cold sweat suddenly seeped out from Jiang Biehe's back.

"You will know what it means to be worse than dead."

Jiang Biehe immediately knelt down: "Your subordinate understands! Your subordinate would never dare to betray your lord! If I break this oath, may I be struck down by heaven and earth!"

"Hmm, good boy." The masked man seemed satisfied with his attitude and nodded slightly.

"Begin your cultivation. First, read through the entire text and understand the key points and essentials of the technique."

"Yes!"

Jiang Biehe dared not delay, and immediately sat down cross-legged, opened the Heart Sutra of the Blazing Sun, and began to read it carefully from beginning to end.

The man in the iron mask didn't urge them on, but simply stood there quietly, like a statue.

Time was ticking away, second by second.

Jiang Biehe became increasingly alarmed and excited as he looked at the document.

This Heart Sutra of Blazing Sun is indeed exquisite.

The true energy it cultivates is extremely strong and yang, domineering and unparalleled, with unmatched power, and can evolve into real flames.

Moreover, the cultivation of this technique is extremely unique. It takes the five internal organs as the core, refines the yang energy within them, and then transforms it into true qi, which is stored in the dantian.

The true energy cultivated in this way carries a pure, scorching masculine power, as if a blazing sun is sealed within the body. Once released, it is incredibly powerful!

However, the risks of practicing this technique are also extremely high.

The internal organs are the most vulnerable parts of the human body. If you are not careful, you will be burned by that scorching yang fire. At best, the meridians will be damaged, and at worst, the internal organs will be burned and your life will be in danger!

Jiang Biehe became increasingly alarmed as he looked at the technique; he knew it was not an easy skill to master.

But then I thought, high risk means high reward.

If he can master the eighth level, he will be among the top experts. This risk is worth taking!

Moreover, there is an unfathomable expert nearby whom I can consult.

He took a deep breath, read the entire manual, closed his eyes, silently rehearsed it in his mind, then opened his eyes, looked at the masked man, and respectfully said:

"My lord, there is something I do not understand."

The man in the iron mask nodded slightly: "Speak."

Jiang Biehe pointed to a certain place in the manual and asked, "It mentions 'using the heart fire to stimulate the yang energy of the spleen earth, rushing upwards to the chest and downwards to the dantian.' I don't quite understand how to use the heart fire to stimulate the yang energy of the spleen earth..."

The man in the iron mask seemed to have anticipated this question, and calmly began to speak:

"The so-called 'heart fire' is not a physical flame, but a concentration of intention. When you meditate, you need to imagine a flame burning in your heart area, and then use that intention to guide the yang energy of the spleen upward, through the Tanzhong acupoint, and then into the Dantian."

"The specific method is..."

The man in the iron mask spoke eloquently, each word precisely piercing through Jiang Biehe's doubts, giving him a sense of clarity and relief.

The more he listened, the more excited and admiring he became.

This lord's martial arts skills are simply unfathomable!

These points, which he found difficult to understand, were explained clearly by the other party in just a few words, as if these problems did not exist at all.

Is this the real peerless master?

Jiang Biehe's awe of the Iron-Faced Man deepened even further.

The Iron-Faced Man answered seventy or eighty of Jiang Biehe's questions in a row, explaining each one thoroughly. He even pointed out some of the confusions Jiang Biehe had accumulated over the years of martial arts training.

Those perplexing issues that Jiang Biehe himself had become accustomed to and never thought of resolving were now being resolved one by one, clearing the blockages in his entire martial arts system.

Jiang Biehe felt completely refreshed, and his already profound internal energy seemed to become even more active. Many previously vague martial arts concepts also became clearer.

He even had a feeling that if he had time to digest it properly, his martial arts level could be raised by at least half a level!

This made Jiang Biehe ecstatic. His new master's words had made his martial arts skills improve by leaps and bounds. If he could listen to his new master's teachings often in the future, he might one day reach the level of Yan Nantian and Yaoyue!

The new master is awesome!

Chapter 131 Father-Daughter Showdown, Sun-Swallowing Perfection

"Thank you for your guidance, my lord!" Jiang Biehe cupped his hands excitedly. "I am now confident! Within three years, no, within two years, I will definitely master the eighth level of the Blazing Sun Heart Sutra!"

"It won't take that long," the masked man said calmly. "With the help of the Blazing Sun Pill and my guidance, you should be able to reach the eighth level within half a month."

Who has the time to wait for you for several years?

Half a month?!

Jiang Biehe gasped.

Reaching the eighth level in half a month? Wouldn't that mean he'd be among the top martial arts masters in half a month?

He found it hard to believe, but when he thought of the Iron-Faced Man's unfathomable martial arts skills, as well as the miraculous effects of the Scorching Sun Heart Sutra and the Scorching Sun Pill, he felt that it was not impossible.

The thought that he could become a top expert within half a month filled Jiang Biehe with excitement and anticipation.

"I will do my utmost!" he said solemnly.

The man in the iron mask fell silent, simply watching him quietly.

Jiang Biehe understood immediately and, without further delay, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to guide the internal energy to circulate according to the practice route of the Blazing Sun Heart Sutra.

With the Iron-Faced Man's guidance, he found it much easier to understand the contents of the technique. Many parts that he had previously found difficult to understand now became clear.

The true energy flowed slowly within his body, carrying a warm sensation, and progressed slowly but steadily along his meridians.

Although there were some initial setbacks, his willpower eventually enabled him to successfully complete the first week of operation.

Then, a faint yet intensely hot vortex slowly condensed in his dantian.

The first level of the Scorching Sun Heart Sutra—mastered!

The whole process took no more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Jiang Biehe opened his eyes, looking at his hands with a mixture of surprise and joy. He felt the new, much more masculine true energy in his dantian and felt an unbelievable surge of joy.

"My lord! I have succeeded! I have mastered the first level!" He looked excitedly at the masked man.

The masked man simply grunted indifferently, "Not bad, faster than I expected. Continue to consolidate your strength, then take the Blazing Sun Pill and begin your attempt to break through to the second level."

Jiang Biehe quickly took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions.

He adjusted his breathing, closed his eyes, and continued to circulate his inner energy, completing a full thirty-six cycles of the first level of true energy, thus completely stabilizing the newly generated true energy.

Then, he took out the jade bottle, carefully poured out a crimson pill, and put it into his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and a scorching medicinal power surged into his throat like magma, flowing down his esophagus into his stomach, and then instantly spread throughout his limbs and bones!