The Martial Saint Started from Scavenging

Ye Sheng's spirits lifted as he looked at the words "swordsmanship" on the cover, and he quickly read on.

"Using one's own essence and blood as a catalyst, igniting the power of one's own blood and transforming it into the ultimate Yang Blade Qi, once refined to the Great Perfection, it can annihilate all enemies..."

"This sword technique is incredibly powerful, but it is against the natural order. Each strike consumes one's lifespan. It should not be used lightly except in life-or-death situations."

The book is thin, with only a dozen or so pages, and it records only three sword techniques.

The first move, [Burning Blood Slash].

The second move, [Blood Shadow Step].

The third move: [Self-Immolation Sacrifice].

Ye Sheng was horrified. He realized that this was not a legitimate martial art at all, but a completely demonic art!

In particular, the final move, "Burning Sacrifice," is a devastating strike that comes at the cost of burning all of one's own essence and soul, resulting in mutual destruction with the enemy.

"Such domineering and ruthless swordsmanship."

Ye Sheng closed the book, his eyes burning with fervor. He thought to himself: Although this sword technique has severe side effects, its power is equally terrifying. The silver-masked man is a master of the Bone Forging Realm; the martial arts he cultivates are definitely of a high grade. For him, this is like a godsend.

At the same time, Ye Sheng was secretly relieved. If the silver-masked man hadn't underestimated him and failed to use this demonic technique, he would probably be the one who died.

A thought suddenly arose in his mind: with this sword technique, his combat power would soar once again. Next time he encountered a Bone Forging Realm martial artist, even if he couldn't defeat them, he would at least have the means to maneuver, or even fight to the death.

At this moment, the [Skill Panel] popped up.

[Incomplete martial arts technique detected: Blood Burning Blade Technique. Learn it?]

"study!"

Ye Sheng made his decision without hesitation.

[Unlock Skill: Blood Burning Blade Technique]

Current progress: 0/1000 (Beginner)

[Effect: Mastering the forbidden demonic blade allows for a surge of vital energy, significantly boosting combat power (Warning: This technique severely depletes life force)]

Looking at the newly unlocked martial arts technique, Ye Sheng took a deep breath, realizing he had gained another trump card.

Over the next few days, Ye Sheng didn't rush on his journey. While treating his internal injuries with the healing medicine left behind by the silver-masked man, he began to study the "Burning Blood Blade Technique."

This sword technique is extremely difficult to master, requiring exceptional control over one's qi and blood. Fortunately, Ye Sheng has already grasped the basics of the [Internal Breathing Technique], and the internal energy he has cultivated in his dantian has barely reached the threshold for cultivation.

However, he dared not practice those three moves directly, but instead started with the most basic Qi and blood guidance.

During the day, he practiced his sword outside the cave, refining the four moves in the Basic Sword Techniques over and over again, while also trying to incorporate the methods of guiding qi and blood from the Blood Burning Sword Techniques.

This process is very painful. Because the power of qi and blood is extremely violent, the slightest carelessness will backfire on oneself, causing damage to the meridians at best, and qi deviation at worst.

Several times, Ye Sheng felt as if his internal energy was about to explode, and he only managed to survive thanks to his strong will and the foundation laid by his standing meditation.

Ye Kai, on the other hand, stayed quietly in the cave. He seemed to know that his brother was practicing, so he never disturbed him, but simply watched his brother sweat profusely.

Since his Dao E Body absorbed the poisonous miasma, Ye Kai's physical condition has improved significantly. Although his leg injury has not fully healed, he has at least stopped coughing, and his spirits have improved considerably.

He even discovered that he had become more sensitive to the "atmosphere" around him. For example, he could sense where the vegetation was more lush and where the atmosphere was colder outside the cave.

That evening, Ye Sheng finished practicing his swordplay and dragged his tired body back to the cave. Ye Kai suddenly handed him several black things that looked like mushrooms.

"Brother, try this. I think it's edible."

Ye Sheng took the "mushrooms" and the [Herbal Identification] panel immediately popped up.

[Black Swamp Mushroom (Superior Grade), grows in yin and evil places, contains trace amounts of spiritual energy, is edible, and has a remarkable effect of nourishing qi and blood.]

Ye Sheng's pupils contracted, and he thought to himself: This black thing can actually nourish blood and qi!

He glanced at Ye Kai, and his heart was stirred once again.

Could it be that my brother's "Dao E Body" can not only devour Yin Qi, but also sense treasures containing spiritual energy?

This is even better than my skill panel cheat codes, it's comparable to a humanoid [Scavenger] detector!

"Brother, how did you find this dark thing?"

Ye Sheng suppressed his shock and looked at Ye Kai, asking a question.

Ye Kai pointed to a damp corner deep in the cave and said uncertainly, "I don't know either, but it just smelled really nice and comfortable there, so I climbed over and saw them."

Upon hearing this, Ye Sheng looked in the direction he was pointing and indeed saw several clumps of black fungi growing on the stone wall in that corner.

He walked over, carefully picked a stalk, and the panel confirmed once again that it was the [Black Swamp Fungus].

Ye Sheng was overjoyed.

This black swamp fungus contains spiritual energy and can nourish blood and qi. For him, who is currently cultivating the "Burning Blood Blade Technique", it is simply a heaven-sent treasure!

"Little brother, you're truly my lucky star!"

Ye Sheng couldn't help but ruffle his younger brother's hair. Ye Kai, feeling a little embarrassed by the praise, chuckled.

That evening, Ye Sheng stewed the black swamp mushrooms and the wild game he had hunted into a thick soup.

The soup was dark in color and didn't look very appealing, but it had an indescribable deliciousness when he tasted it. A warm current slid down his throat and into his stomach, quickly spreading to every part of his body, making him feel as if all his fatigue had been swept away.

At this moment, the progress of the [Internal Breathing Technique] also fluctuated slightly.

"The effect is so good!" Ye Sheng felt relieved.

In the days that followed, the brothers' livelihoods were secured. Ye Sheng trained diligently every day, while Ye Kai was responsible for "treasure hunting" near the cave.

His "Dao Calamity Body" seems to be a humanoid scavenging artifact, always able to find some strange and wonderful treasures that are beneficial to cultivation.

Besides the black swamp fungus, Ye Kai also found a kind of "ice heart grass" that emits a cooling aura. Holding it in the mouth can help people keep their minds clear during cultivation and prevent them from going astray.

On one occasion, he even pulled out a piece of "swamp iron essence" about half the size of a fist from a mud pit. This piece contained a faint spiritual aura and was a good material for forging weapons.

With the help of these rare and precious materials, Ye Sheng's strength improved by leaps and bounds.

half a month later.

Ye Kai's leg has fully healed, and he can move freely. Ye Sheng's internal injuries have also completely recovered, and even the internal energy in his dantian is several times stronger than before. His progress in the [Internal Breathing Technique] has soared from "145/500" to "280/500".

He has already mastered the first move of that dangerous demonic art, the "Burning Blood Blade Technique"—the "Burning Blood Slash".

[Burning Blood Blade Technique: Beginner 100/1000]

Although he has only just begun to understand the basics, Ye Sheng is confident that if he were to face a Bone Forging Realm martial artist of the Silver Mask's caliber again, he would have the strength to fight even without resorting to a sneak attack!

On this day, Ye Sheng was practicing his sword outside the cave, repeatedly rehearsing the moves of the [Burning Blood Slash].

This move emphasizes instantaneous bursts of power, releasing all the body's energy and blood through the blade in a flash. With a single slash, a red light flashed on the blade, and a boulder half a person's height was cleaved in two, the cut as smooth as a mirror.

"call……"

Ye Sheng sheathed his sword and stood there, his chest rising and falling slightly. With just one move, he had drained nearly 30% of Ye Sheng's internal energy and blood.

As expected, while this sword technique is incredibly powerful, its energy consumption is equally terrifying. It cannot be used lightly.

Just then, Ye Kai ran out of the cave, holding a yellowed animal hide in his hand.

"Brother! Brother! Look what I found!"