Becoming a saint begins with apprenticing under the last martial arts champion.

While Lu Changqing was amazed and delighted, he was also thinking about how to absorb this so-called jade bone.

He glanced at the giant python still thrashing about in the distance, unable to touch the weeping blood flower.

After a moment's hesitation, he gently placed his index finger on the jade bone.

The water continued to flow slowly, and the surrounding silt gradually sank, without any unusual movement.

Lu Changqing frowned slightly.

no effect.

Therefore, it cannot be absorbed simply by touching it.

Although the appearance remained unchanged, the shark spirit in his mind became even more excited after he touched the jade bone.

How should I absorb this so-called jade bone?

You can't just take the whole thing away and bring it back to make soup!

Lu Changqing felt there must be a way, otherwise the shark spirit in his mind wouldn't be shaking like that.

Suddenly, he remembered the "blood oath" from before.

But the giant python will definitely notice the blood.

If it's going to be discovered no matter what...

After a moment's thought, Lu Changqing devised a plan: first, use water control to isolate himself from the jade bone, and then try to take it away.

If that doesn't work, just drip blood.

Afterwards, whether the attempt succeeded or not, he would immediately retreat and leave quickly.

After confirming that the plan was correct, Lu Changqing began to carry it out.

First, the water flow was used very gently to gradually envelop the jade bones.

At first, everything went very smoothly, and no accidents occurred until the jade bone was nine-tenths encased in the water flow he controlled.

But after he incorporated all the jade bones into the water flow under his control...

The giant python, which had been drawn to the weeping blood flower, reacted instantly, much like a startled wildcat.

Its scarlet eyes snapped back, its long, protruding tongue flicking in and out rapidly.

"Hiss hiss hiss—"

The high-frequency, piercing snake calls echoed underwater.

Lu Changqing felt a tightness in his chest, but he did not panic.

When he saw the conditions for cultivating this top-grade martial art, he already anticipated that he would not be able to quietly obtain the jade bone and the inheritance without disturbing the giant python.

Seeing that he had been exposed, he stopped controlling the water flow to envelop the jade bone and instead used the water flow to create countless water curtains that blocked his and the jade bone's path.

At the same time, he quickly pricked his index finger, dripping out his semen.

If that doesn't work, next time he won't sneak into the graveyard; instead, he'll try hunting snakes...

Fortunately, the result satisfied him.

The moment the blood fell onto the jade bone, the seemingly dreamlike bones of the jade bone immediately erupted with a wave of energy, forcing Lu Changqing back more than ten meters away!

The same was true for the giant python.

This instantly created distance between him and the giant python.

At the same time, Lu Changqing sensed that a surge of blood energy suddenly emerged from the center of the graveyard and violently poured into him!

There was no mercy whatsoever; it was filled with brutality!

In an instant, Lu Changqing felt every inch of his body's bones and muscles begin to ache.

Like a river bursting its banks, his vital energy surged into his body and quickly integrated into his entire being, without any waste.

Along with this came countless details and moves about cultivating top-grade external martial arts techniques, flashing through his mind like a revolving lantern.

[The client has completed all the prerequisites for mastering top-tier techniques and has entered the beginner level of the Hunyuan Wuxiang Zhouliu Huanyu Henglian Jinshen Jue (Primordial Formless Circulation Universe Horizontal Body Training Technique)].

【Primordial Chaos Formless Universe Flowing Golden Body Technique (Beginner Level, 1/20000, Defense +5, Attack +1)】

The ink-colored writing is visible.

Lu Changqing felt as if his body had turned into a block of iron! Indestructible!

He only glanced at the handwriting, but his heart began to race.

The first time he encountered it, it was a martial arts skill that had been enhanced with [attribute] attributes, even though it was only at the beginner level!

More importantly, the attributes granted by this skill are excessively exaggerated.

A dual-attribute boost! Both defense and attack increase simultaneously! And his most scarce attribute, [Defense], has been increased by a full five points!!

This is just the beginning. If you cultivate to a proficient level, or even reach perfection, what will that be like?

A feeling of shock flashed through my mind.

Without pausing, Lu Changqing quickly moved towards the direction the air blast was pushing him, and began to control the water and run wildly!

Although he felt invincible and unbeatable, he knew that this was a "side effect" of his strength increasing dramatically in a short period of time.

If you really think you can control the giant python right now, then you're doomed.

Item received!

The merit is complete!

The wind is strong, let's get out of here!

After four more rounds of training or even after breaking through to the next level of mastery, this giant python will be nothing more than a larger version of a precious snake!

Lu Changqing ran fast, and the giant python was not slow either.

However, Lu Changqing caught a glimpse and realized that the giant python's target was no longer him.

Instead, like him, they fled against the direction of the blast wave!

Upon seeing this, he was taken aback.

He thought the giant python would fight to the death because the jade bone was stolen, and he had already prepared to escape to the river.

Although puzzled, he did not stop or slow down, maintaining his fastest speed to get out of the river.

At that moment, the shark spirit in Lu Changqing's mind, which was overjoyed at gaining a massive amount of blood and energy, became terrified.

Instead of swaying and radiating fear as before, it remained still, its body trembling.

Seeing this unprecedented situation, Lu Changqing also sensed a chilling aura.

A strong demonic aura!

Its aura was far stronger than any of the treasure fish or demons he had ever encountered!

It could even be said that this was the strongest aura he had encountered since he began practicing martial arts, aside from Liu Bai!

They came from the direction of the cemetery behind us!

slip!!

...

...

"Splash!"

Lu Changqing emerged from the river; the moon was already rising overhead.

Without stopping, he quickly ran to the secluded shore, leaped out a dozen steps, and then looked back.

The once calm and dark river surface was now gradually tinged with an inky black. Looking into the distance, one could see countless fish floating belly-up on the surface.

They were all clearly corrupted by this dark, demonic aura, leading to their deaths.

Upon seeing this, Lu Changqing's pupils contracted.

What the hell is this thing?

A great demon is born?

Was it something attracted by the powerful surge of blood energy when I obtained the Golden Jade Bone?

Thus, he neither stopped nor sought to investigate the truth, but simply hurried back towards Pig Cage Alley.

Who cares about the consequences!

I've got this powerful legacy in hand, time to go home and start practicing!

...

...

Pig Cage Alley.

Inside a side room.

Old Zeng looked at Liu Bai, who was eating sweet tofu pudding, and asked in surprise, "Are you planning to pass on the Five Auspicious Skills to that kid?"

Liu Bai scooped up some tofu pudding with a spoon, took a bite, and smiled happily because it was so sweet. "Hmm, I misjudged it before, let's spread the word."

Old Zeng: "Can that kid handle it?"

Liu Bai shook his head: "How would I know? I haven't even practiced yet."

He recalled Lu Changqing's recent improvement and cultivation speed.

He added, "Anyway, considering both temperament and talent, no one I've met, including myself, is better than him."

Hearing such high praise, Lao Zeng couldn't help but click his tongue twice, and then said no more.

He couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "But as far as I know, the great demons who could have been the catalysts for the Five Auspicious Merits have either been killed or joined other factions."

"Wild and untamed creatures that also fit the 'water element' and 'dragon soul' are rare indeed..."

However, the moment he finished speaking...

Both of them simultaneously sensed a powerful demonic aura emanating from them!

Immediately, both of them changed color, and then, in perfect unison, they moved and disappeared from the house.

...

Under the moonlight.

Riverside.

As Liu Bai watched the dark, demonic aura fade away and the river surface return to normal, he couldn't stop smiling and even burst into loud laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Old Zeng, the great demon you mentioned, isn't it here now?"