Immortality began with the Demon Suppression Division

Inside the room.

Luo Chen's excitement gradually subsided.

"Now that I have perfected my bone-forging technique, I must learn a method to conceal my aura as a trump card."

Luo Chen had already thought of this.

He took out a secret manual from his pocket.

The Art of Concealing Breath!

This is a technique used to conceal one's own energy and cultivation level.

He obtained it from Uncle Liu.

Liu Xingsheng also agreed with his desire to practice the Breath Concealment Technique, as martial artists always need to keep some trump cards up their sleeves.

Often, in life-or-death situations, hidden trump cards can turn the tide and avert disaster.

"This technique isn't very profound; let's test it out over ten years."

Luo Chen felt more and more that his lifespan was not enough.

[Successfully implemented the ten-year lifespan evolution technique.]

[In your first year, you mastered the Concealing Breath Technique, completely hiding your aura so well that ordinary martial artists could hardly see through it.]

[In the fifth year, you have perfected the Breath Concealment Technique, reaching its maximum limit. Your aura has become increasingly restrained.]

[In the tenth year, you attempted to modify and perfect the Breath Concealment Technique. The perfected Breath Concealment Technique gave you hope of breaking through the upper limit of your cultivation method.]

That's all?

Luo Chen felt a pang of heartache; ten years.

In a previous life, how many decades would one have?

He has already squandered forty years of his lifespan in this one night.

No, we can't let all our previous efforts go to waste.

While the complete "Breath Convergence Technique" is good, this technique is too rudimentary.

The Demon Suppression Division is full of experts, so it's inevitable that you'll encounter those whose abilities can be seen through.

Having made up his mind, the lifespan displayed on the panel began to decrease rapidly.

[In the fifteenth year, a flash of inspiration rose in your heart, but you were unable to grasp it due to a lack of understanding.]

[In the nineteenth year, winter passed and spring arrived. You observed all things reviving, withered trees coming back to life, and you fell into a state of sudden enlightenment.]

[In the twenty-second year, you will have a sudden enlightenment that you have gradually perfected, and you will write it down in a book, naming it "The Secret of Withering and Flourishing"! The Secret of Withering and Flourishing will be complete!]

Lifespan: 16/83

Countless insights and pieces of information flowed rapidly through my mind.

Luo Chen's already dormant aura became even more lifeless.

To outsiders, he appeared to be a martial artist who had just broken through the Bone Forging stage.

"The lifespan I gained from slaying that blood ape has been completely converted into my own strength!"

Luo Chen gazed at the lifespan displayed on the panel, feeling the surging power within his body.

Thinking back to that night six years ago, my feelings are complicated.

Hiding in the cellar that day, witnessing his parents' helplessness and despair as they used themselves as bait, he never wanted to experience that again.

This has become his obsession, driving him to become stronger and to climb higher.

Silent all night.

early morning.

At the dining table, Luo Chen looked at Uncle Liu across from him and spoke softly.

"Uncle Liu, I've broken through to the second stage of Bone Forging!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xingsheng paused slightly in his act of picking up food.

Then, he laughed three times.

"Haha, what a gifted individual!"

"As far as I know, there are very few in Qingyuan City who can rival you, not even a handful."

Liu Xingsheng repeatedly agreed, ignoring Wang Shi's expression, and insisted on drinking several cups of wine early in the morning.

Since his foundation was damaged and his path in martial arts was severed, he had never been as happy as he was today.

Surprisingly, Wang did not object to Liu Xingsheng's actions.

As she looked at Luo Chen, she pondered to herself, increasingly convinced that only the eldest daughter of the Wang family was worthy of him.

The little one didn't understand why the family was so happy, and just kept clapping.

Luo Chen smiled helplessly and gently rubbed the little girl's head.

After finishing his meal, Luo Chen saw that there was still time, so he asked a question.

"Uncle Liu, I've just broken through in Bone Forging. Is there anything I should be careful about?"

"Oh right, I almost forgot to tell you."

Liu Xingsheng slapped his forehead, came to his senses, and his tone became a little more serious.

"Ordinary martial artists, lacking talent and resources, will directly break through after mastering the Bone Forging Technique, gaining strength between 10,000 and 18,000 jin, depending on the individual."

"But you are different. You have extraordinary talent and should continue to hone and refine your skills during the Bone Forging Period."

When one's skeleton displays a perfect, radiant golden hue, that is true perfection. A body of golden bones—this is the realm of genius, the foundation of one's being. It will bring immense benefits when you break through to a higher realm in the future.

"The first realm of martial arts is called Body Refinement!"

What is body refinement?

Of course, one must shed their mortal body and forge a martial arts physique!

Liu Xingsheng passed on his experience one by one.

Luo Chen listened attentively, still savoring the moment as he walked towards the Demon Suppression Division.

Arriving at the place for daily practice.

Luo Chen looked at the group of reserve members with a calm expression.

Although the Demon Suppression Division is dangerous, the benefits are unparalleled.

Because they are fighting against demons, these reserve soldiers have no real combat ability before they become official members of the Demon Suppression Division; they only need to cultivate.

They did not need to patrol the streets and guard the houses like ordinary constables and soldiers.

Meat and medicinal cuisine are also provided daily.

The treatment was top-notch.

"Good morning, Brother Chen!"

"Brother Chen, my Demon-Suppressing Blade hasn't improved at all in many days. Could you please give me some pointers?"

Amidst the greetings...

Luo Chen responded with a smile to each one.

But he did not lose himself in the flattery and applause; instead, he became even more clear-headed.

Everything comes from strength.

Two hours later, no one dared to disturb Luo Chen.

He was happy to have some free time and was considering how to be promoted to a formal Demon Suppression Guard.

"Officially appointed Demon Suppression Guards?"

A young man who was acquainted with Luo Chen was named Xiao Tian.

Hearing Luo Chen's question, Xiao Tian looked at Luo Chen with a hint of shock in his eyes.

"Brother Chen, have you broken through to a breakthrough?"

Luo Chen did not answer, but simply nodded.

Xiao Tian gasped. All told, Luo Chen had only been with them for a month.

After a long silence, he composed himself and spoke with a complex expression.

"Brother Chen, the positions of the Demon Suppression Guard are replenished once a year, and the number of slots is limited each time."

There are still six months until the next Demon Suppression Guard assessment.

"Six months?"

Luo Chen frowned; six months was too long for him.

Do you want me to go find Captain Yue Wuchang?

But he's not the novice he was a month ago anymore.

The Demon Suppression Captain wields immense power, commanding hundreds of warriors and guarding a vast region.

Even with Uncle Liu's connection, he couldn't go to him without permission.

Just as Luo Chen was thinking of a way to break the deadlock.

afternoon.

A demon-suppressing guard found Luo Chen in the dining hall.

"Luo Chen, is that you? The captain is looking for you!"

Luo Chen's brows gradually relaxed, and he nodded to the Demon-Suppressing Guard.

The two arrived at the attic where the captain's office was located, and Luo Chen went up to the second floor alone.

"I have met the Great Yue Master."

Luo Chen bowed, his tone slightly respectful.

"Sit down!" Yue Wuchang closed the letter in his hand, pointed to the seat opposite him, and smiled slightly.

"I passed by the training ground this morning and saw that you had broken through to a higher level?"

Luo Chen understood immediately and nodded, saying, "I managed to break through to the Bone Forging Realm last night by sheer luck."

"Haha, there's no room for luck on the path of martial arts."

Yue Wuchang smiled and looked at him with a hint of appreciation.

He paused slightly before continuing.

"Here's some information, take a look!"

Luo Chen took it and carefully looked through it.

The letter was short, but it mentioned that a demon had appeared in a village at the foot of a misty mountain in the southeast in recent days, and its strength was estimated to be at the level of a skin refiner.

"The Demon Suppression Guard's test is to kill a demon alone. If you are confident, I will arrange for you to take the test ahead of schedule."

"My lord, I am willing to go."

Luo Chen closed the book, his tone completely calm.

"Haha, good, I'll be waiting for your triumphant return."

Yue Wuchang smiled slightly, stood up, and patted the boy on the shoulder.