Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 394 Refining Evil into the Lungs, the "Hmph" Technique
Within the cracked spirit iron, a blazing white light, like a swimming fish, flickered and shimmered, its sharp halo stinging the eyes.

But in the palm of the demonic ape, it became as docile as a dog, lying obediently and slowly, like a dog wagging its tail upon seeing its master.

"This thing..."

Liu Sheng glanced at it, then looked away. This thing was obviously a treasure; since it could be nurtured in spirit iron, it must be related to the metal element.

I just don't know what it is, judging from the appearance of the demonic ape...

Wait, why does this guy seem a little disgusted?
"Just a wisp of Geng metal sword energy."

The demon ape said it casually.

A Geng Metal Sword Demon?!
Gangsha also belongs to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, but it is an anomaly and extremely rare.

When they first met Du Bingyan, she gave her several Xuandu Thunderbolts to fight against her master, Wu Song.

The Thunderfire Arrow contained a wisp of Thunderfire Qi, which made it extremely powerful. It was especially effective against flesh and blood, and even a single wisp could turn a person into pus.

However, if one can completely refine and control it, transforming it into supernatural power, then one will be invincible and unbeatable.

Moreover, Thunderfire Gang Sha is just a type of miscellaneous evil spirit, which is relatively common. As long as there is thunder, there is a certain chance of collecting it.

The Gengjin Sword Demon before us, born within spirit iron, has been around for countless years and is clearly a rare item.

Its rarity is far from being as understated as the demonic ape incarnation made it out to be.

"Pure Qi and turbid Qi are anomalies in Qi. Don't think too much about it. I will teach you a method to refine evil Qi."

The demonic ape rubbed its head, glanced at Liu Sheng, and handed over the spirit iron:

"This is a minor supernatural power. It can be refined into the nasal cavity and activated by a 'humming' sound. It can damage the body and soul, often catching people off guard and producing miraculous effects."

what?
His own avatar was going to impart his divine powers to his true self? What was going on? This had never happened before!

Liu Sheng blinked, his mind filled with too many questions. He wanted to ask, but was stopped by the demonic ape's avatar waving its hand:

"I don't know why, but just now when I saw this wisp of Geng metal sword energy, something suddenly popped into my head."

The demonic ape shook its head, a look of confusion on its face, as if it couldn't understand why either.

"Could it be a hidden benefit of the Dao Fruit? When an incarnation ascends to a certain level, and then comes into contact with certain specific things, it will awaken certain memories for them?"

Liu Sheng nodded, muttered to himself for a moment, and then didn't think much of it.

Some things, once they happen, they happen; there's nothing you can do about it.

Instead of getting to the bottom of things, it's better to get the benefits first.

That being said, he had practiced many martial arts techniques and skills, but this was the first time he had cultivated this supernatural power.

"Supernatural powers are divided into major and minor. Major supernatural powers are close to the Dao and require magical power to activate, while minor supernatural powers are the pinnacle of techniques and can be activated with true qi, but they consume a great deal of energy..."

The demonic ape sat cross-legged and slowly explained the method of cultivation.

With all his powers restored and his foundation rebuilt by the sweet dew of the willow branch, Liu Sheng was naturally gifted and quick to understand. He understood everything immediately without needing to be told a second time.

They can even draw inferences from one instance to another, making connections and generating more associations and thoughts.

To be precise, this "humming" technique, on the surface, is about refining evil energy into the nose. In reality, because the nasal passages are connected to the lungs, it actually refines the evil energy into the various orifices of the lungs, merging it with the lung's metallic essence to transform it into a breath of evil energy that can kill and steal souls.

The path taken is the physical path, which is different from the path of Qi cultivation after entering the Dao.

"The heavens are not constant; they move with the times and adapt to change. Cultivation is the same; one must change in accordance with the heavens..."

After the demonic ape avatar finished speaking, it gave Liu Sheng a deep look, then lowered its eyes and remained silent.

What he meant was that both the physical cultivation path and the Qi cultivation path had flourished at some point, creating brilliant cultivation civilizations and becoming the mainstream. However, later, as the times changed, the mainstream also changed accordingly, with new mainstreams replacing old ones, just like the waves pushing the old ones aside and leaving the old ones stranded on the beach.

Of course, this kind of replacement is also a kind of integration, drawing on the strengths of others and discarding the dross.

Just like the four realms of Qi and Blood, Tendons and Bones, Internal Organs, and True Form in martial arts, they are actually closely related to the physical body path. Maximizing the potential of the physical body is a different path from the Qi cultivation paths such as Entering the Dao, Yellow Court, and Penetrating the Profound.

However, during periods of spiritual depletion, the sages did not adhere to conventional methods but broke free from constraints, merging and grafting the physical path with the Qi cultivation path, adapting to the changes in heaven and earth, and thus embarking on a different path.

The Great Way is constant, but Heaven and Earth are ever-changing.

As times change, trends will eventually shift. If we cling to the past and refuse to make changes, we will eventually be swept into the dustbin of history and disappear without a trace.

This path of supernatural powers disappeared after ancient times. When it is occasionally mentioned, it is usually a variant, combined with witchcraft and sorcery.

The reason for this is the lack of "materials" for refining such supernatural powers.

For example, this wisp of Geng metal sword energy seems ordinary, and even the demonic ape avatar doesn't pay much attention to it—

That's because he's a naturally born metal spirit, and he's seen countless kinds of true qi and spirits.

They've consumed countless gold-related items, which is why they don't care.

In fact, this wisp of sword energy has been gestating for no less than several thousand years!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a rare treasure of heaven and earth, though it's not as rare as Mango Pomelo Dew.

After the era when the physical body was the mainstream, all kinds of true qi and spiritual energy had long been exhausted, and naturally, the methods of refining those supernatural powers were lost.

Now, having received instruction from the demonic ape incarnation, he grasped the key to understanding it in one night. Without further hesitation, he silently practiced the incantation, causing the essence in his lungs to surge, opening all his orifices, and then he opened his mouth and inhaled sharply.

The Gengjin sword aura within the spirit iron was like a fish caught in a net, inhaled into the lungs.

"Stab~"

In an instant, it was like pouring water into a hot pan, oil and water splattering, hot and cold clashing, a desperate scream. It was also like a thousand blades piercing the lungs, cutting and stabbing, tearing flesh and blood to shreds.

pain!
hemp!
itch!
……

Even though his physique has been trained to an unparalleled level throughout history, and his internal organs are as hard as metal and stone, he is still nearly shattered under the influence of the Gengjin Sword.

Seeing the nonchalant look on the demonic ape's face, I thought it would only hurt a little at most, but I never expected it to be so heart-wrenching!
This "humming" technique is merely a minor supernatural power, yet it's so difficult to master. The difficulty of cultivating greater supernatural powers must be...

A narrow escape from death?
Liu Sheng took a breath and immediately felt a metallic taste in his mouth, and his lungs were in excruciating pain, but it eventually eased up a lot.

Moreover, his foundation was so solid and strong that after adapting to the sharpness and power of the Geng Metal Sword, the essence of his five internal organs circulated rapidly. With the mutual generation of the five elements and his powerful regenerative ability, he quickly stabilized the situation.

call!Suck!
Huff! Huff! Huff! Sigh!
The breathing rhythm gradually became more relaxed, and a sword's hum resonated within the lungs, like a peerless sword being forged, polished, and tempered...

The sword's cry grew louder and louder, more urgent, until finally it sounded like a violent storm, with a series of high-pitched, piercing clangs.

Wisps of sword energy emanated from his nostrils, resembling swirling white mist or the movement of a serpent, making Liu Sheng appear as if he were a celestial being.

Fortunately, this was a hundred feet underground, otherwise such a strange phenomenon would have already alarmed outsiders.

An hour later.

"choke!"

Like a sharp sword being sheathed, Liu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes.

"Humph!"

(End of this chapter)