Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 933 One person dies

Fang Yu's gaze lingered on the information about the [Activating Tendons and Steaming Blood] technique for a moment.

To be honest, this technique did stir a ripple in his heart.

Its described effects—activating muscles and bones, and boosting blood circulation to unleash potential—sound quite enticing.

However, this initial excitement was quickly dampened by the harsh reality.

Just like the [Pure Blazing Sun Palm] and [Pure Blazing Sun Fist] we saw before.

Without the core [Pure Blazing Sun Heart Sutra] as the foundation and energy source for these techniques, their effectiveness would likely be greatly reduced, or even become utterly useless.

Fang Yu pondered to himself.

What would happen if one forcibly replaced the Pure Sun Heart Sutra with their own basic Qi Gathering Exercise to drive the Muscle and Blood Circulation?
I'm afraid this exquisite technique will soon be completely distorted, and its unique effects will most likely be lost, rendering it useless.

After all, the cultivation system is interconnected, and the core mental manual is the soul; forcibly grafting it will only cause the limbs to die.

Thinking of this, Fang Yu, though still somewhat regretful about the [Muscle and Blood Activation] technique, decisively suppressed his thoughts for the time being.

Their gazes turned to the last of the techniques left behind by Master Qian—[Black Corrosion Fang].

When the demonstration of the technique in his mind ended, Fang Yu immediately recognized that it was the deadly tail whip that Master Qian used to ambush him after he transformed into a demon!
However, in his demonized state, Master Qian integrated this technique with his mutated body even more closely, to the point that it was almost a perfect match.

Essentially, the Black Fang is a sophisticated method for utilizing internal energy.

It requires practitioners to highly compress and condense their intangible and formless energy, instantly shaping it into a sharp, agile, and almost tangible "tail," and then use it to launch a lightning-fast surprise attack.

The terrifying aspect of this attack is that once it hits the target, it not only possesses extremely strong armor-piercing power, easily tearing through defenses, but also carries a sinister corrosive property, continuously eroding the wound and causing secondary damage.

Unfortunately, Master Qian's trump card failed to unleash its full power on Fang Yu.

Fang Yu's terrifying physical regeneration ability began to rapidly heal the wound the moment the tail pierced through, covering and dissolving the invading corrosive energy as well, making this originally insidious and ruthless killing move seem ordinary.

But Fang Yu knew perfectly well that if it were any other martial artist with slightly weaker strength, the final tail whip attack by Master Qian would have been fatal, or even dragged the opponent down with him!

After carefully evaluating the [Black Erosion Fang], Fang Yu discovered that it had many advantages.

It is powerful, has a corrosive effect, and the specific acupoints that need to be opened up do not conflict with the [Qi Gathering Technique] that one mainly cultivates.

Most importantly, this technique stands out as relatively independent within the interconnected and self-contained system of techniques developed by Master Qian!

Unlike techniques such as the "Pure Blazing Sun Heart Sutra" and "Activating Tendons and Steaming Blood," which are deeply intertwined and form a tightly integrated combat strategy.

【Black Fang】is more like an independent killing move that can be trained and used separately.

This unique independence truly captivated Fang Yu.

After all, Master Qian's other techniques are like precision gears; if one is missing, they won't function properly, and forcibly dismantling them will only result in a pile of scrap metal.

Only the [Black Fang] can serve as a standalone weapon to supplement one's means of combat.

However, the core of the [Pure Sun Heart Sutra] also exudes an irresistible attraction, and its pure yang and fiery characteristics seem to have a natural affinity with me.

You can only choose one of the two...

Fang Yu closed his eyes and quickly weighed the pros and cons in a brief silence.

Just moments later, he suddenly opened his eyes, having already made up his mind.

"The Pure Heart Sutra of the Blazing Sun, that's it!"

Upon re-examining all the cultivation techniques left behind by Master Qian, Fang Yu realized more and more clearly that the [Pure Blazing Sun Heart Sutra] was the most valuable treasure among them.

It not only perfectly matches one's current physique and potential, but also brings about a qualitative leap in the condensation, circulation, and explosive power of Qi.

As his strength continues to improve, although the basic technique [Gathering Qi Technique] has performed reasonably well so far and can support him in performing various qi-based moves, its essence is ultimately too rudimentary and crude.

This contrast is particularly stark when facing a master like Master Qian.

The opponent's every move exuded immense power, with flames blazing in the sky, special effects at their peak, and their might earth-shattering.

On their side, without relying on the power of demonic transformation, their use of internal energy was rather plain and even somewhat shabby, lacking even any decent lighting effects.

This is not just a matter of face, but a comprehensive manifestation of the difference in skill levels.

The moment Fang Yu made his final choice, the soul aura that was closely connected to the corpse of Hall Master Qian suddenly became surging and powerful!

It carried a massive amount of cultivation information about the [Pure Blazing Sun Heart Sutra], flooding into Fang Yu's mind like a burst dam!
The core operating principles of the cultivation technique, the complex and profound cultivation methods, the step-by-step cultivation process, the key difficulties in breaking through each realm, and the dangerous checkpoints to be aware of...

Countless fragments of information are reassembled and interpreted in the sea of ​​consciousness.

Fang Yu felt as if he had transformed into Master Qian himself, personally experiencing the entire process of the other party from contact, entry, arduous cultivation, breakthrough to finally mastering this Heart Sutra!

Master Qian's insights gained during his long years of cultivation, his flashes of inspiration when breaking through bottlenecks, his strategies for dealing with difficulties, and his successful experiences summarized after countless failures...

All these valuable experiences were as if Fang Yu had personally gone through them, and were imprinted in his memory with unparalleled clarity and depth.

As the frenzy of information gradually subsided, Fang Yu's senses returned to reality.

He was astonished to discover that although he had not yet truly begun cultivating the Pure Blazing Sun Heart Sutra, his understanding of this technique had already reached a level of consummate skill!
He was fully aware of every detail and every change.

He had a strong intuition.

As long as one's mind stirs slightly, one can immediately begin cultivation and master it with unparalleled smoothness, as if one had practiced it hundreds or thousands of times!
"Wonderful...truly wondrous and unparalleled!"

Fang Yu couldn't help but murmur his praise, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Only then did he realize that the soul connection between himself and the corpse of Master Qian had been quietly severed at some point.

He had no further connection with the cold corpse on the ground.

At the same time, the thick black smoke cage that isolated the inside from the outside began to thin and fade at a visible speed.

As the smoke dissipated, the clamor of the outside world instantly and loudly flooded into my ears.

"The fog's gone! Look, there seems to be a figure inside!"

"What's going on inside? There was such a commotion just now..."

"Fortune favors the bold! Brothers, let's go in and take a look; there might be treasure!"

"Get out of the way! This is an investigation by the Foolish Underworld. All bystanders, please leave immediately!!" The shouts of the Foolish Underworld's forces as they pursued them could be clearly heard from afar.

Fang Yu frowned slightly; time was of the essence!
Without hesitation, he bent down and moved with lightning speed, quickly groping over the still-warm body of Master Qian.

His fingers touched a few hard objects, and without even looking at them, he quickly stuffed them into his pocket.

Just before the black smoke cage completely faded and dissipated, he swayed and shot out like an arrow!
"Whoosh-!"

The figure flashed by so fast that it left only a faint afterimage in place.

Most of the onlookers couldn't even catch a glimpse of him; they only felt a gust of wind pass by before Fang Yu vanished without a trace.

Only a very few highly perceptive experts managed to catch a glimpse of someone rushing out of the dissipating smoke prison, but in the rush, they were completely unable to identify the person.

As the black smoke cage completely disappeared, everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the corpse lying face up in the center of the cage.

"A... a corpse?!"

"Someone's dead! He just died!"

"Wait... those clothes! They belong to people from the Foolish Underworld!"

Everyone thought that the cause of such a strange phenomenon would be a rare treasure or a rare object, but they never expected it to be a corpse with a bizarre death.

They gathered around with a mixture of surprise, suspicion, and greed. When someone finally saw the corpse's face in the dim light, their expression changed drastically!

"Hiss... It's... it's him?!"

Some people gasped, instinctively covered their mouths, looked around in alarm, and then quietly and quickly retreated into the crowd as if avoiding a plague, trying to slip away.

Some people had ashen faces, staring intently at the corpses on the ground, their eyes flickering as if they were plotting something.

Just as this eerie and tense atmosphere began to spread—

"Get out of the way! Everyone get out of my way!"

"If you don't want to die, get out of the way of the Foolish Underworld!"

A loud shout was followed by heavy footsteps.

A commotion arose in the crowd as a group of warriors dressed in the uniforms of the Foolish Underworld forcefully pushed their way to the front. The captain at the head of the group scanned the scene with eyes as sharp as lightning.

"The people from the Foolish Underworld have arrived..."

"Now there's something good to watch..."

The reactions of onlookers varied.

Those who are confident in their status or power remain unmoved and observe coldly.

Those who feared the power of the underworld retreated in droves, and some even quietly turned around, preparing to make a hasty escape.

If they hadn't wanted to find out some inside information, they would have scattered like birds and beasts long ago.

When the captain of the Foolish Underworld team pushed aside the last few people blocking the way, his eyes fell on the familiar yet distorted and stiff face on the ground, and his pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints!
"Master Qian... Master Qian?!"

It was as if a thunderbolt had exploded in my mind!

The captain's mind went blank for a moment, then started buzzing.

Qian Jinxun, the Hall Master of the Thousand Halls, is recognized within the Foolish Underworld as one of the most powerful individuals, second only to the Palace Master, Ya Qingli!
There are even rumors that if Lord Ya Qingli is unable to perform her duties due to her demonic transformation, the only person in the entire Yudi Prefecture who is qualified and capable of temporarily taking over the position of Lord is Hall Master Qian!
The difference in strength between hall masters is like a chasm.

Ordinary hall masters may not be particularly outstanding in strength, but veteran powerhouses like Captain Feng Hanhai have actually surpassed some hall masters who rose to power through seniority or background, making them more than qualified for the position of hall master.

Even so, they are still worlds apart from top hall masters like Hall Master Qian, who stand at the very pinnacle of the pyramid!
However, this Thousand Hall Master, whose strength was unfathomable and whose status was extremely esteemed, actually... actually died so suddenly in this chaotic street?!
"Who?! Who killed Master Qian?!"

The team leader, his eyes bloodshot, suddenly looked up, his sharp, knife-like gaze sweeping fiercely across the surrounding crowd.

However, when the words "Master Qian" spread like thunder through the crowd, everyone's expression changed!

Those who had originally wanted to watch the excitement and gather information now only showed fear and panic on their faces, and they all pushed back, wanting to escape this place of trouble as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, it's too late!
Some people couldn't contain their fear and turned to run!
"catch him!"

The captain's face was so dark it seemed to drip water, and he gave the order in a stern voice.

Immediately, team members pounced on the fleeing person like wolves and tigers.

Many more people tried to escape in the chaos, but they were quickly controlled and intercepted by the Foolish Underworld team members who reacted quickly.

Amid the chaos, several figures burst forth with astonishing speed. Unleashing their movement techniques, they broke free from the encirclement in a few flashes, their speed so fast that even the team leader only saw a blur before his eyes and had no time to react!
"So fast! These people..."

The captain was shocked. These people were far stronger than he had expected. Even if he took action himself, he would definitely not be able to catch up with them.

"Could it be... that they did it?"

A terrible suspicion instantly surfaced in my mind.

He immediately ordered his men to send some to try to catch up with the few experts who had already disappeared without a trace, while leaving most of his men to control the scene and block the news.

Without the slightest hesitation, he turned around and sprinted toward the headquarters of the Foolish Underworld at top speed!

He knew the sky had fallen!
In the Foolish Underworld, there haven't been any casualties among hall masters for a very, very long time!
The hall masters hold high positions and are responsible for overall command and handling high-level affairs on a daily basis. Those who really need to charge into battle and carry out dangerous missions are mostly the captains below them.

This also explains why many first-line captains are actually stronger than some pampered hall masters.

Life-or-death struggles are the best whetstone.

The leaders, having been out of the battlefield for a long time and far from danger, naturally suffered few casualties.

More importantly, the loss of a figure at the level of a hall master is not just the death of one person, but a serious provocation to the authority of the Foolish Underworld!
The scope and impact of this matter are far beyond what a mere team leader like him could bear!
He had to report this news to his superior as quickly as possible, and ultimately to Lord Ya Qingli!

As for how furious the Lord of the Prefecture will be and what thunderous actions he will take, that is not something he needs to, nor is he qualified to, speculate on.

As he ran, he couldn't help but glance back at the chaotic scene that his men had barely managed to control.

Although the news has been temporarily blocked, it was a tragedy that occurred in full view of the public, with many witnesses. The news of Master Qian's death could not be blocked for long; at most, they could only delay the spread of public opinion.

These details and the situation on site are key points that he must elaborate on in his later report.

(End of this chapter)