I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2323 Evil Technique
At this critical moment, Liu Yuan suddenly opened his eyes. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and an aura of majesty instantly rose within him.

Liu Yuan suddenly sat up, his hands clenched into fists, a powerful force surging within him. Without hesitation, he swung his fist at the giant python, the wind whistling through the air.

Caught off guard, the giant python was struck heavily on the head with this punch, letting out a shrill scream. Blood gushed from the python's wound, dripping down and staining the surrounding ground red.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Yuan rolled to the side, quickly stood up, and stared warily at the injured giant python.

His back was pressed against the damp tree wall, the cold touch coming through his sweat-soaked clothes.

However, his mind suddenly went blank for a moment. The twisted runes from when he practiced evil arts appeared before his eyes, and some kind of sinister whisper echoed in his ears. These fragments of memory burrowed into the depths of his consciousness like venomous snakes.

In that split second of distraction, the giant python attacked again. A cunning glint flashed in its amber vertical pupils, and its thick body traced an "S" shape on the ground, bringing with it a stench.

By the time he came to his senses, the giant python had already coiled around him and was squeezing him rapidly. He could feel his ribs groaning under the strain, and air being forced out of his lungs. The slime from the python's scales covered his entire body, emitting a stench like rotting flesh.

Liu Yuan's body creaked. The excruciating pain caused his vision to turn red, but even more terrifying was the restless surge of newly acquired power within him. He could clearly feel his thirst for blood consuming his reason.

"Ah—" Liu Yuan also became fierce. Before the giant python could swallow it, he bit down on the python first.

As the two newly grown fangs pierced his scales, he tasted a warm liquid with a rusty flavor. The taste sent shivers down his spine, a mixture of nausea and inexplicable satisfaction.

The evil magic he had just practiced was quite something, as it actually made him grow fangs like a vampire.

At this moment, the fangs were greedily sucking the life essence of the giant python, and what flowed in its veins was no longer blood, but some kind of evil energy.

The fangs were incredibly sharp, easily tearing through the python's skin in one bite. Even more terrifying, a strange bluish-black color began to appear at the wound, spreading rapidly across the python's entire body like ink diffusing in water.

The giant python let out a scream, a sound unlike the hissing of a snake, but more like the dying wail of a human.

Its life force rapidly faded, and even its soul was devoured by Liu Yuan. In its final moments of consciousness, the giant python saw the crimson light flashing in the human's eyes.

Finally, Liu Yuan threw away the shriveled giant python and collapsed to the ground. His body was undergoing a terrifying transformation—faint black lines were moving beneath his skin, his nails were becoming sharp, and his hair was growing at a visible speed.

After an unknown amount of time, Liu Yuan finally awoke. The cave reeked of decay, but what terrified him even more was that he could see every detail in the darkness.

He raised his hand to touch the corner of his mouth; the fangs were still there. When he looked at the shriveled corpse of the giant python, what welled up deep within him was not fear, but hunger.

"How does it feel, Liu Yuan?" Yu Qiushui's voice rang in Liu Yuan's mind again, with a hint of mockery and smugness.

Liu Yuan felt a chill run down his spine and straight to the top of his head. His clenched fists betrayed his inner panic and anger.

That's right, Yu Qiushui's attempt to possess Liu Yuan failed. His soul attack failed to completely destroy Liu Yuan's consciousness, so Liu Yuan still firmly holds control of this body.

However, the outcome of this battle to seize the body was far from as clean and decisive as Liu Yuan had hoped.

Because Yu Qiushui did not come away empty-handed. Although he failed to take possession of the body, he did not have to face the desperate situation of his soul being scattered.

Instead, he cleverly found a foothold in Liu Yuan's body, lurking like a parasite.

If Liu Yuan relaxes his guard even slightly or encounters any mishap, Yu Qiushui can immediately seize the opportunity to launch another fierce attack, attempting to take control of this body.

"Yu Qiushui, get out of my body!" Liu Yuan's face was contorted with rage, his eyes bloodshot. He was trying his best to expel this foreign soul power from his body.

However, no matter how much he struggled, Yu Qiushui's soul was like a malignant tumor deeply rooted in his body, difficult to remove.

"Get out? Ha, fine, but find me a suitable body, and I promise I won't stay in yours," Yu Qiushui sneered in her mind, her voice full of mockery and provocation.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan gritted his teeth, his anger burning like a raging fire that threatened to consume him. However, anger couldn't solve the problem; he was utterly helpless.

Although he still held control of the body, Yu Qiushui's soul power had taken deep root in his body due to the evil technique he had just practiced.

This force was like a leech, impossible to shake off. As long as Yu Qiushui didn't want to leave, Liu Yuan simply couldn't eliminate it with his own strength.

Liu Yuan began to feel despair. He knew that the battle of souls between him and Yu Qiushui was far from over. He had to find a way to save his life while completely getting rid of Yu Qiushui's entanglement.

"Tsk tsk," Yu Qiushui taunted again, her tone laced with mockery, "You'd better not even think about dealing with me. Take a look at your arm." Liu Yuan was startled, as if struck by lightning. He hurriedly rolled up his sleeves, his gaze fixed on his arm. Looking down, his heart sank, and his face turned deathly pale.

A thin black line appeared on his arm, and it seemed to be alive as it snaked and crawled across his fair skin.

Even more alarming was that the black line was spreading upwards at a visible speed, as if it were about to devour his entire body.

"What...what is this?" Liu Yuan's voice trembled, his eyes filled with fear and confusion.

Yu Qiushui chuckled and explained, "The technique I taught you, while it can greatly increase your strength in a short period of time, also has a hidden drawback. It's like a gluttonous beast, never satisfied. If you don't devour living things for even an hour, that power will turn around and devour the life force of this body, turning you into a walking corpse."

Liu Yuan's face grew increasingly grim, as if he could foresee his future fate. According to this, wouldn't he become almost like a zombie, constantly needing to replenish his blood and energy to maintain his life?

"If I were you, stop daydreaming." Yu Qiushui's voice rang out again, urging, "While it's still early, hurry up and find some living creatures. Otherwise, once that power fully erupts, you're finished."

Liu Yuan didn't utter a sound, but clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms. He felt the pain in his palms, as if only in this way could he stay awake. Then, with heavy steps, he walked out of the tree hollow.

A short while later, a mournful howl of a wild beast rang out not far from the tree hollow. The sound was shrill and desperate, as if it were recounting its own unfortunate fate.

A strange sense of pleasure welled up in Liu Yuan's heart—the satisfaction of replenishing his power after devouring living beings. However, this pleasure was quickly replaced by a deeper fear and despair. He knew he had embarked on a path of no return, with no way to turn back.

Deep within the cave, Liu Jun sat quietly in the center of the formation, surrounded by a faint spiritual light, undergoing a strange fusion process with the giant kidney spirit beside him.

Originally, according to the precise calculations of the AI-powered system, this process should have taken much longer. However, for some unknown and mysterious reason, the fusion process accelerated significantly beyond expectations. This sudden change surprised even the AI-powered system.

"Wow, that's unbelievable! At this astonishing rate, Liu Jun should wake up from his slumber in five days." The AI-powered machine, glowing red, conducted a full scan of Liu Jun and then reached this conclusion.

Nearby, Cat Brother was lazily lying on the ground sleeping, its breathing even, as if everything outside was irrelevant to it.

Upon hearing what AI-Powered One said, Cat Bro lazily raised his head, squinted at Liu Jun and the Big Kidney Spirit who were merging, and then nonchalantly lay back down.

Obviously, for a creature like Cat Brother with a long lifespan, when Liu Jun will awaken is not something that deserves excessive attention.

Whether it awakens a year later or a month later, it doesn't make much difference to it. After all, its concept of time is measured in hundreds of years.

However, this time, the prediction from AI-powered No. 1 was quite accurate. Five days passed in the blink of an eye, and by noon on that day, the light within the formation began to dim. As the light dissipated, the giant kidney demon vanished completely, as if it had never existed.

Liu Jun's aura became even more solid and powerful, and a faint pressure began to emanate from his body, making people feel awe involuntarily.

Clearly, this fusion with the Great Kidney Spirit allowed Liu Jun's strength to leap forward like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, firmly establishing him at the peak of the God King realm.

Without anyone telling him, Liu Jun could clearly feel the power surging within his body, a power that was unprecedentedly abundant and strong.

Of course, to truly solidify this power, there is still one final step—transcending the tribulation of lightning. But this doesn't seem to pose much of a threat to Liu Jun.

After all, having weathered countless storms, he had long regarded the tribulation of lightning as an inevitable hurdle on the path of cultivation, nothing more than a daily occurrence.

"Wow, that feels good!" Liu Jun slowly opened his eyes, his eyes sparkling with confidence and excitement.

He stretched, and his bones cracked slightly, as if his body was cheering for this newfound power.

"Try circulating your spiritual energy within your body," the AI's voice rang out at the opportune moment, tinged with anticipation and curiosity.

It knew that this fusion was of great significance to Liu Jun, and it was also eager to know what level Liu Jun could reach after the fusion.

Cat Brother also looked at Liu Jun with anticipation. He was also eager to know what kind of amazing strength Liu Jun, who had integrated the energy of the Big Kidney, would display.

"No problem, just wait and see!" Liu Jun grinned, his expression full of confidence.

He took a deep breath and began to circulate the spiritual energy within his body. In an instant, a powerful pressure erupted from his body, sweeping across the surroundings like a storm.

The oppressive aura of a peak God-King realm expert instantly spread out, causing the entire cavern to tremble. This power was strong and profound, seemingly capable of seeing through all things in the world and controlling the laws of heaven and earth.

However, at that moment, Cat's expression suddenly turned somewhat strange. A hint of surprise and confusion flashed in its eyes, as if it didn't understand. Even the lights on the AI-powered No. 1 turned into seven colors at that instant, flickering with an eerie glow.