At the start of the game, you have one equipment slot; the effects of unequipping the equipment rema

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[Equipable Item: "Hidden Meridians Explained" (Special Martial Arts)]

[Rank: No fixed rank]

【Equipment Effect: ① Perfect: The proficiency level of Hidden Pulse Explanation reaches the Perfect level.】

[Permanent fixation condition: Equip this item for one full day, or slay any rank of monster while equipping this item.]

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"Special martial arts techniques without rank..."

The last time Mu Yang saw similar martial arts techniques was the Demon Blood External Technique and the Tracking Technique.

However, compared to those two secret techniques with very special effects, the effects of this secret technique called "Detailed Explanation of Hidden Meridians" are quite ordinary.

I don't know exactly what this hidden vein is.

Thinking about it, Mu Yang opened the book.

"The twelve major meridians opened at the Meridian Opening Realm are the twelve primary meridians of the human body. However, besides these twelve primary meridians, there are also deeply hidden auxiliary meridians, also known as hidden meridians!"

"If the main veins are like the trunk of a tree, then the secondary veins are like the branches. Opening up the main veins is to make the tree grow thicker and taller, while opening up the secondary veins is to make the tree more lush and robust..."

The book "Detailed Explanation of Hidden Pulses" was not thick, and Mu Yang finished reading it in a short while, and also understood what the so-called hidden pulses specifically referred to.

The term "hidden pulse" refers, more precisely, to the small, auxiliary pulses that are attached to the main pulse.

The relationship between the two is like that between the trunk and branches of a tree.

Each main meridian can open up two winding and complex auxiliary meridians.

Each auxiliary meridian can provide half the bonus effect of the main meridian, which is equivalent to 50,000 jin of strength and an expansion of the dantian by 500 strands of true qi.

The human body can open a total of twelve major meridians, that is, twelve main meridians, and can open a total of twenty-four auxiliary meridians.

It is worth mentioning that although the auxiliary meridians are thinner than the main meridians, the difficulty of opening them is no less than that of the main meridians. In fact, because they are too thin, they require even more precision and quality in the control of true qi.

Like the twelve major meridians, no matter the quality of the true energy, as long as the quantity is large enough, they will eventually be opened up.

But these twenty-four auxiliary pulses are different.

The sixteen auxiliary meridians are attached to the eight main meridians: the Hand Shaoyang Meridian, the Hand Taiyang Meridian, the Hand Shaoyin Meridian, the Hand Taiyin Meridian, the Foot Shaoyang Meridian, the Foot Taiyang Meridian, the Foot Shaoyin Meridian, and the Foot Taiyin Meridian.

Not only is a sufficient amount of true qi required, but the quality of the true qi must also reach the middle grade, supplemented by precise control of true qi.

The time, resources, and talent required are all extremely high.

Besides these sixteen auxiliary meridians, the other eight auxiliary meridians attached to the other four main meridians—the Hand Yang Meridian, the Hand Yin Meridian, the Foot Yang Meridian, and the Foot Yin Meridian—require rare, high-grade true qi to complete their connection.

Although extremely difficult, according to the "Detailed Explanation of Hidden Meridians", as long as the twelve main meridians and twenty-four auxiliary meridians are connected, a unique thirty-six meridians can be formed in the body for circulation.

Enabling the twelve major meridians and twenty-four auxiliary meridians in the body to simultaneously possess the ability to transform blood and qi into true qi can greatly increase the conversion speed of true qi.

To truly achieve this, one's Qi and blood will not decline, and true Qi will not be interrupted!

In addition, it can greatly benefit the cultivation of the sixth-order Qi Opening Realm.

As for the specific benefits, the "Detailed Explanation of Hidden Pulse" does not record them in detail, presumably to prevent incompetent descendants from being overly ambitious.

"The twenty-four hidden meridians generate true energy continuously and endlessly..."

Mu Yang closed the book, sighing inwardly.

Indeed, the path of cultivation is fraught with secrets.

Just like the previous tendon and bone tempering, if he didn't have an equipment slot, he would gain a lot of health every time and trigger the automatic tendon tempering mechanism.

They had no idea there was such a thing as repeatedly "tempering and strengthening bones".

If he hadn't confiscated this "Detailed Explanation of Hidden Meridians" from Chu Ning today, he wouldn't have known that the Meridian Opening Realm could actually open up twenty-four hidden meridians in addition to the twelve major meridians.

The difference between those who have opened twelve meridians and those who have opened thirty-six meridians is almost like heaven and earth, even though they are both at the Meridian Opening Realm.

Who would have thought that such crucial information was not recorded in the Meridian Opening Method?

"Is it because the requirements are too demanding, and they're afraid that mediocre people will make mistakes?" Mu Yang guessed.

Just like when he chose the "Great Dantian Construction Method", Fan Duan and Zhao Mingli both advised him to change his cultivation method.

Many things may be wonderful in themselves, but for many people with average talent, they are like flowers in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water, something they can never reach in their lifetime.

"Looks like I'll have to take a closer look at the Demon Slayer Bureau's secret techniques and miscellaneous records from now on."

Previously, Mu Yang had been focused on information about demons, spending his days either killing demons or on his way to kill demons.

I never even considered looking at something so "meaningless".

But now it seems that occasionally learning more about other information may actually be beneficial to cultivation.

Of course, these things are just embellishments; the core issue is definitely slaying demons.

After all, the stats he accumulates from killing demons are real.

As long as the numerical value is sufficient, even if there is only the main vein and no hidden veins, it can still become a towering tree.

"Let's equip it first. It'll solidify in a day anyway, so it won't delay anything."

With a thought, Mu Yang took out a small purple-quality sleeve pouch from his equipment inventory and then put the "Hidden Pulse Explanation" into it.

Although the content of "Hidden Pulse Explained" is not extensive, it is mostly packed with valuable information.

The location and specific methods for constructing hidden veins are even more difficult to learn.

Instead of wasting time learning on your own, it's better to get the equipment right the first time.

With the "Hidden Meridian Explanation" fully equipped, Mu Yang finally felt the same ease and skill he had when opening up major meridians before.

With his superior quality of true qi and perfect operating technique, as long as the amount of true qi is sufficient, opening the meridians is as simple as breathing.

Pulling himself back to reality, Mu Yang looked at the corpses of Yuwen Shukuang and Chu Ning.

Mu Yang raised his hand, and several wind blades shot out, shredding the two corpses. Then, the water ball in his hand transformed into a snake, enveloping the shredded corpses and sinking into the poisonous swamp.

At this point, the poisonous swamp returned to calm.

Given the ecological environment of the poisonous swamp, these bits of flesh would probably be completely digested in less than half an hour.

After taking care of everything, Mu Yang rode away on Xiao Hei.

"Keep slaying demons!"

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In the 996th year of the Dajing calendar, the 11th year of the Ming Xuan reign, on the 20th day of the ninth month in autumn.

First-class demon-hunting captain Mu Yang, in order to protect the safety of passing travelers, killed two fourth-tier snake demons in the poisonous swamp about 170 miles north of Tiger Roar Mountain in the southern region under the jurisdiction of Qinghe County.

Excellent!

His mount, Black Wind, devoured part of the corpse of a fourth-tier snake demon, resulting in a significant increase in its demonic power.

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In the 21st day of the ninth month of the autumn of the 996th year of the Dajing calendar, the 11th year of the Ming Xuan reign.

First-class demon-hunting captain Mu Yang continues to work tirelessly for the people of Qinghe County.

Eighty miles east of the poisonous swamp, I encountered a third-tier monster.

Seeing that he was occupying the road and eating people, Yang was furious and took action!

The monster's skull was shattered, the calamity was averted, and the passersby bowed in rever

Yang remained silent, collected the corpse, and left.

On the same day, at night, his mount, Black Wind, consumed part of the remains of a third-tier demon, increasing its demonic power.

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In the 24th day of the ninth month of the autumn of the 996th year of the Dajing calendar, the 11th year of the Ming Xuan reign.

First-Class Demon-Seeking Captain Mu Yang, in search of a fourth-tier fish demon, arrives in the southeastern region of Qinghe County, in the lower reaches of the Qingshui River.

Sanchahe!