Holy Fist!

Chapter 453 Job Enhancement: Five Taboos!
"Enhancement 1: Killing Intent Wave (Since you began cultivating your secret martial arts, from the fifth level of the Federation to the peak of the sect master, you have killed countless people along the way. As a strong person, you always walk over thousands of corpses, emerging from mountains of corpses and seas of blood. You usually appear cold and silent, but deep down you are actually twisted and cruel, filled with indifference to life. After being enhanced by Killing Intent Wave, your killing aura can be controlled at will, transforming into a tangible blood-red wave. When Killing Intent Wave is released, it covers a hundred meters, mentally impacting all enemies. The closer they are to you, the stronger the mental impact. Killing Intent Wave will be released again every five seconds, for a total of ten mental impacts. Enemies will undergo ten mental tests; if they fail even one, they will be suppressed on the spot, or even have their minds directly erased.)"

"Enhancement 2: Mighty Force (Increases Strength attribute by 20 points)"

"Enhancement 3: Void Species (When you obtain the flesh and blood of a Void creature, you can extract its bloodline and apply it to yourself. This will grant you some of the Void creature's abilities, and even the ability to travel between the Deep World and the Void. The number of extractions you can obtain is: 3)"

"Enhancement 4: Five Qi in the Chest, Five Intentions in the Spirit (Your enhancement encompasses all things, like a furnace of heaven and earth, capable of forging forbidden secret martial arts in five directions, covering everything. However, when a master of a peak style comprehends the martial arts will, they can only resonate with one direction of the martial arts path. It's like standing at a crossroads, with five major roads leading to the five ultimate forms of secret martial arts. Human strength is limited, and one can only choose one. However, when you possess the Five Intentions in the Spirit enhancement, you can divide your martial arts will into five, simultaneously pursuing the five ultimate paths, evolving into various possibilities)."

"Enhancement 5: A Single Thought Burns the Heavens (All your secret weapons and techniques related to high temperature or fire receive a slight boost. The purer the weapon or technique, the better the boost, up to a maximum of 30% increase in effectiveness)"

Bai Xiao's eyes narrowed, and his gaze quickly swept over all the contents.

Enhancement One: A surge of killing intent. He frowned slightly, feeling that some of the descriptions didn't match reality. However, this enhancement was indeed quite effective, forcibly suppressing surrounding enemies and continuously delivering mental shocks. It was perfect for bullying the weak and eliminating weaklings.

Unfortunately, Bai Xiao didn't need to; he was already planning to break through to the Grandmaster realm. Once he reached the Grandmaster level, to put it bluntly, everyone below that level would be nothing but ants. The leaders of top-tier sects possessing forbidden martial arts might be able to struggle a bit, but the others could be easily wiped out. And other Grandmasters would be difficult to suppress or even eliminate with so-called mental attacks.

Therefore, this enhancement can only be considered icing on the cake.

There's not much to say about Enhancement 2; it's all very simple and straightforward.

Enhancement level three, Void Aberration, is interesting. However, there's a lot of uncertainty; it depends on what level of Void creature you can capture, and you can only obtain some of its abilities. The ability to traverse the deep void is good, but Bai Xiao feels that once he breaks through to the Grandmaster level, he might also possess similar abilities. Finally, and most importantly, there's a limit to the number of times you can use the Void Aberration.

Bai Xiao's gaze moved downwards, finally settling on Enhancement 4 and 5.

The Enhancement of the Five-One Heavenly Incineration Technique is outstanding, but unfortunately, it's limited by the purity of the secret weapon. Only secret weapons that are completely related to high temperatures of fire and are most compatible can achieve the maximum 30% amplification. The Water and Fire Immortal Robe definitely won't work.

He took a deep breath and finally chose Enhancement 4.

A quick glance at the description reveals that it's an effect brought about by the Destiny passive skill.

It perfectly matches Bai Xiao's current state.

"Five vital energies in the chest, five intentions in the spirit"

At this moment, he has mastered four forbidden secret martial arts, and is only one step away from mastering the fifth. Once successful, Bai Xiao will have essentially mastered all five categories of secret martial arts, without any weaknesses or flaws. However, it is somewhat regrettable that when he reached the peak of the sect master realm, he only comprehended the Dragon Elephant Will. The Dragon Elephant Will can amplify the power of the Dragon Elephant True Scripture; the two complement and reinforce each other. Furthermore, as the peak sect master realm breaks through, that resonance effect will become even more powerful.

As for the other forbidden gates, they do not have this additional boost.

Bai Xiao's eyes flickered slightly as he pondered the greater benefits of strengthening the fourth level.

Actually, none of the above are the most important. The most important thing is that the "Five Qi in the Chest and Five Intentions in the Spirit" might be able to strengthen with "Ultimate Intent," creating an incredible chemical reaction. The "Ultimate Intent," a class enhancement that the main martial arts profession has not yet obtained, can forcefully elevate all the martial arts will that Bai Xiao has comprehended to another level on the basis of its original level! These two enhancements are a perfect match; using them together will definitely have an effect greater than the sum of its parts.

"I choose, Enhancement Four!"

After a moment's thought, Bai Xiao made his decision.

Suddenly, all the enhancement options disappeared, like an ink painting soaked in water. In the end, only the "Five Qi in the Chest, Five Intentions in the Spirit" enhancement remained, floating in mid-air, its surface glowing brighter and brighter.

"Buzz!"

A slight tremor ran through his mind.

The glowing enhancement option, like a dazzling shooting star, fell directly into the main martial arts profession, merging the two into one and triggering a certain change.

"Rumble..."

Bai Xiao sat cross-legged, his whole body trembling violently. His mental state began to rise rapidly again, like a rocket launcher. He had experienced this feeling before, precisely when he broke through to the peak of a martial arts style and comprehended the will of martial arts! A familiar scene was replaying before his eyes once again.

The three forbidden gates resonated and trembled, as if something was about to break through the soil.

"Empty, empty, empty..."

The earth shook violently, and the sky trembled.

Bai Xiao's mind went blank for a moment, and he was suddenly transported into a pure white space that exploded with a deafening roar. He opened his eyes abruptly and stared straight ahead.

There, on the vast ocean, floated an unprecedented behemoth, its majestic body immense and colossal. It was the Kunpeng, a mythical beast of unknown origin, from ancient times in the wilderness, feeding on dragons.

On the back of the Kunpeng, a ethereal pavilion sits quietly. It resembles three fairy mountains at sea, dreamlike and illusory, a mirage.

The faint, melodious sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments drifted out, cleansing the soul.

Upon closer inspection, one can discover that atop the pavilion, there is a figure of an immortal surrounded by mist and cranes, his hands forming a sword incantation, a flying sword on his back. He seems poised to break through the air at any moment, vanish into the void, and chase after the sun and moon.

"Three Martial Wills!"

Bai Xiao's pupils suddenly contracted. Instantly, everything before him rushed into his body like swallows returning to their nests, making his will stronger and more resilient than ever before. After today, anyone who wanted to compete with Bai Xiao in martial will would likely be ganged up on and killed, ultimately dying a gruesome death.

……

Two o'clock in the afternoon, in the empty backyard of the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School.

Bai Xiao had just finished a call with Vice President Long Ze, who had confirmed the identities of the four peak sect leaders he had killed and acknowledged his merit.

Suddenly, black information slid down rapidly in front of Bai Xiao's eyes.

Your mission "Catch the Criminal" has been completed, granting you +48900 experience points!

His breath hitched slightly; it was nearly 50,000 experience points.

Bai Xiao looked down impatiently, his gaze fixed on the spot.

[Mission: Apprehend the Criminal (Total Bounty: 48900)]

One hundred bounties equals one potential point.

The bounty of 48,900 is equivalent to 489 potential points.

"Killing is still the way to make money."

He couldn't help but sigh, and then a thought struck him.

"Dark red!"

Instantly, the modifier appeared, transforming into a crimson sunset halo, hazy like mist, enveloping the entire class panel.

After four or five breaths.

The massive bounty was quickly converted into potential points.

[Dark Red Modifier]

Potential Points: 932.5 → 1763.8

Bai Xiao's breath hitched, feeling an immense sense of satisfaction. After the boost from the martial arts school master profession, his potential points, which were less than 500, had increased to 830. Adding this to the more than 900 he already had, his current number of potential points had reached over 1,700, the most he had ever had.

"That will be more than enough!"

A slight smile played on Bai Xiao's lips.

With a light tap of his toes, he shot into the sky like a platinum meteor, landing at the courtyard halfway up the mountain at incredible speed.

With another flash, he appeared in the Biyun Pavilion.

White Owl sat cross-legged, with a maroon low table in front of him.

Above were three secret manuals.

The Demon's Journey

Blood Demon

Visualization of Hell

The first two are second-rate secret martial arts, while the last one is a first-rate secret martial art. All three seem to originate from a certain school of martial arts from the past, only to have disappeared into the past.

However, the secret martial arts techniques were preserved and spread throughout the martial arts world.

"I already possess the Asura Diagram and the Heavenly Dream-Guiding Technique, two near-forbidden techniques. Only one last near-forbidden technique remains to forge my own spiritual forbidden martial art. At that moment, my martial arts will reach its pinnacle..."

Bai Xiao muttered to himself, his whole demeanor calm and composed.

"call!"

His figure suddenly floated up, as if a gentle breeze was supporting him from below. Bai Xiao moved out of the pavilion and immediately sat on the Enlightenment Lotus Platform.

The whole person instantly entered a state of pure heart.

I began reading the three manuals at an unimaginable speed.

Some time passed.

He slowly opened his eyes, having already mastered the basics of all three martial arts manuals.

[Skill: Beginner's Guide to Demonic Demeanor (1/400)] +
[Skill: Blood Demon Beginner (1/400)] +
[Skill: Introduction to Hell Visualization Diagram (1/600)] +
"Dark Red, upgrade all of them to perfection!"

Bai Xiao's mind stirred.

Enveloped in red light, the upgrade was completed in an instant.

Ahead, large swaths of black information were falling continuously.

[Your profession "Martial Arts Master" has been upgraded to +1420 experience!]

[Skills "Demon's Strike" and "Blood Demon" grant +4800 experience points!]

[The skills "Demon Walk" and "Blood Demon" have been upgraded to "Perfect"!]

[Your skill "Hell Visualization Diagram" has gained 5900 experience points!]

Your skill "Hell Visualization" has been upgraded to "Perfect"!

Instantly, Bai Xiao felt a buzzing in his mind as a surge of powerful spiritual energy rushed in and converged into a massive vortex. A vast magnetic field of heat spread outwards from his body, causing visible circular ripples to appear on the calm, emerald-green pool.

Fifteen minutes later, the enhancement effect ended.

White Owl slowly exhaled a breath of scorching air.

[Dark Red Modifier]

Potential point: August 1453.8

He had spent a full 310 potential points, but still had nearly 1,500 reserves. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he directly used the Heaven and Earth Furnace to strengthen himself.

Before them, a colossal flaming furnace appeared, obscuring all vision. The furnace concealed a mysterious light, and a profound power surged within it.

The following is a list of candidates who meet the criteria for merging cultivation techniques.

[Skill: Demonic Demeanor Perfected (∞/∞)]

【Skill: Blood Demon Perfection (∞/∞)】

[Skill: Hell Visualization Diagram Perfection (∞/∞)]

"Start merging!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Bai Xiao activated his ability.

"Buzzing..."

Take the essence and discard the dross.

About half a minute later, it was all over.

In front of Bai Xiao, there was only a secret martial arts manual, silently floating in mid-air.

Ten Directions Purgatory

I've finally got my hands on the third book, Half-Step Forbidden!

He slowly exhaled a breath of hot air, feeling slightly excited.

"The ocean embraces all rivers, and the universe is a great furnace!"

Instantly, a colossal furnace reappeared, seemingly containing the entire world within it. Beneath it, intense flames roared, releasing light and heat.

The void is fire, and heaven and earth are the furnace.

The following is a list of candidates who meet the criteria for merging cultivation techniques.

【Skill: Asura Chronicles Ultimate (∞/∞)】

[Skill: Heavenly Dream Guiding Technique Perfected (∞/∞)]

[Skill: Perfect Ten Directions Purgatory (∞/∞)]

"Join the world of wisdom!"

"Begin the fusion of cultivation techniques!"

Without hesitation, Bai Xiao pushed the Heaven and Earth Furnace to its fullest extent to strengthen it.

Instantly, this extraordinary wisdom transformed into a mysterious power, surging into the flames beneath the furnace. The firelight instantly transformed into a rainbow of colors, burning fiercely.

"Buzz!"

A six-armed Asura statue fell into it.

A vast and ethereal dreamscape flows down.

A bloody scroll of purgatory, crumbling layer by layer.

They all fell into the furnace of heaven and earth, enduring the scorching heat of flames born of astonishing wisdom, extracting the essence and discarding the dross. Only the purest essence remained, merging together to produce an incredible chemical reaction.

"Buzzing..."

"Boom!!!"

The void exploded, and all things returned to nothingness.

Bai Xiao suddenly opened his eyes, and before him lay a scene of boundless hell. Ferocious yakshas, ​​man-eating demons, and slaughtering asuras clashed in a frenzied battle, enduring unimaginable agony. All sorts of horrific tortures, every imaginable form of torment, were gathered here.

And in the center of this endless hell.

A path to the underworld connects heaven and earth, crossing the boundary between life and death, between reality and illusion.

"Shh!"

Bai Xiao suddenly opened his eyes, and a terrifying mental wave swept across the entire Elephant Mountain. He seemed to be the embodiment of death, the will of the Void.

"Forbidden Secret Weapon: The Yellow Springs Demon Scroll!"

(End of this chapter)