I loaded the innate divine power.

"call……"

At Sacred Flame Peak, in the secluded mountain and water villa, Shen Yi let out a soft sigh, and the aura surrounding him subsided.

His gaze fell on the panel in front of him.

Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique (Level 8): [2359/19200]

Mysterious Yin Condensation Meridian Technique (Level 7): [2878/12800]

Crimson Flame Palm (Level 4): [519/3600]

Ghostly Shadow Step (Level 4): [103/4800]

"Hmm, that's about right. I can start practicing the Killing Demon Blade Technique. Once I've made some progress, I'll see if there are any suitable missions available."

After closing the panel, Shen Yi looked at the martial arts manual beside him. Just as he picked it up, there was a knock on the door.

"Young master, is this a convenient time for you? I have something to tell you."

Xiaoqing's voice came from outside the door. Shen Yi frowned slightly, put down his martial arts, and said, "Come in."

"Squeak!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the door opened, and Xiaoqing walked in.

"What is it?" Shen Yi asked, looking at Xiao Qing.

Xiaoqing bowed slightly and then said, "Young Master, when I went to the Sacred Flame Hall earlier, I heard some news that concerns you. Lei Bo is going to challenge you for a place as a disciple of Sacred Flame Peak."

"??"

Shen Yi was taken aback by Xiao Qing's words.

To compete for the position of disciple of Sacred Flame Peak, challenge him?

Is he sick?

You can become a disciple by becoming an apprentice, but why do you have to come to me?

wrong……

Could this matter be related to Bai Suzhen?

A maid happened to overhear the news. She had no idea that a maid could be a prophet; it all seemed suspicious.

Is it that easy to hear?

He doesn't believe it.

If it wasn't intentional, how could a maid have overheard it by such a coincidence?

Is this another test from Bai Suzhen?

But is it really serious that Lei Bo is being put to the test?

Although Lei Bo had broken through to the Marrow Cleansing Realm, he didn't care at all.

"Who told you that?"

Shen Yi's expression remained unchanged, his gaze fixed on Xiao Qing.

"The Holy Envoy informed me," Xiaoqing replied.

really……

This crazy woman, doesn't she have anything to do all day long?

Why do we have to find amusement in him?

Shen Yi was speechless and choked with emotion.

He truly couldn't fathom his master's personality.

That's too unconventional.

They simply don't have a single normal thought process.

A pure and simple madwoman of the demonic path!

Taking on apprentices is fine, but why all this fuss?

People really shouldn't be too idle; if they are, problems are bound to arise.

Looking at Shen Yi's calm expression, Xiao Qing continued, "Young Master, the Holy Envoy has said that there can only be one disciple of Holy Fire Peak, so you must go all out when facing challenges."

"Okay, I understand." Shen Yi nodded.

Seeing this, Xiaoqing didn't say anything more and turned to leave the room.

"This crazy woman..."

Watching Xiaoqing's departing figure, Shen Yi was at a loss for words.

Even if you diligently cultivate yourself, trouble will still come knocking.

The status of the chief disciple is eye-catching, but it also attracts jealousy.

The competition within the Demonic Sect is fierce.

A life of peace and stability is out of the question.

Strength is the only true passport to everything.

"Come on then."

Shen Yi put aside his distracting thoughts and picked up the Killing Demon Blade martial arts manual from the side to continue reading.

Going all out is probably not enough for Lei Bo to warrant such a commitment.

However, since they're going to compete, he won't hold back when it comes to actually fighting.

Although he didn't particularly value the title of chief disciple, valuing it was one thing, but taking it from him was another.

……

After reading through it once, Shen Yi put down the martial arts manual, calmed his mind, and began to practice according to the descriptions in the manual.

The Killing Demon Blade Slash is not a conventional swordsmanship or martial art.

First, one needs to comprehend and, according to the visualization diagrams and special operating methods, mobilize one's own killing intent.

A knife is in my heart!

Only by condensing killing intent into a blade can one truly begin!

Superior martial arts are derived from the simple moves of ordinary martial arts.

Only after mastering the basics can one practice the moves.

Use the visualization imagery to calm your mind and spirit.

Time slips away unnoticed.

The sun sets.

Inside the room, Shen Yi remained completely still.

In his mind, wisps of killing intent gathered, each wisp like an invisible blade, radiating a sharp and piercing aura.

"Buzz—!"

With a deafening roar, the murderous intent gathered in his mind swirled and transformed into a blood-red blade.

As real as fiction!

Demon Blade!

The moment the demonic blade's consciousness materialized, Shen Yi abruptly opened his eyes.

A crimson hue appeared in his deep pupils, and a violent, bloodthirsty feeling surged into his heart, but it was only for a moment before it was dissipated by his powerful mental will.

The light focused, revealing the panel.

Killing Demon Blade Slash (Level 1): [1/1000]

"You've mastered it."

Seeing the panel pop up in front of him, Shen Yi couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of relief.

For him, the most difficult part of mastering the superior sword technique, the Killing Demon Blade Slash, was learning how to do it.

Once you get the basics down, the subsequent training becomes much easier.

"The first level requires a thousand progress points, which is more than the other two superior martial arts."

Shen Yi felt a chill run down his spine.

Progress of 1,000.

This progress level is not low; with exponential growth, the second level would require two thousand progress points.

Three layers would require 4,000 progress points.

The Killing Demon Blade Slash has ten levels.

He roughly calculated that reaching the tenth level of perfect perfection would require over 100,000 progress points.

It even requires more progress than the combined progress of the two superior martial arts, Crimson Flame Palm and Netherworld Shadow Step.

After all, the other two superior martial arts only have a nine-level perfection.

With each additional layer of the Killing Demon Blade Slash, the progress on the final layer will increase exponentially.

However, theoretically speaking, although the Killing Demon Blade Slash has ten levels, it is virtually impossible to master the tenth level.

Once mastered, its power will surpass that of superior martial arts, reaching the level of ultimate martial arts.

Having reached the tenth level of perfection, according to the description of the power of the Killing Demon Blade Slash, with his current level, he could kill a martial artist at the perfection of the Marrow Cleansing Realm with a single strike.

A single, devastating strike can even severely injure a powerful Dan Jin martial artist!

"You've mastered the basics; now you can practice your sword techniques."

Shen Yi stood up, picked up the Tiger Soul Blade, and then stepped out of the room.

The Killing Demon Blade Slash is different from the disbandment of normal sword techniques.

Other sword techniques require mastering the moves first, but the Killing Demon Blade Slash requires comprehending one's own "Demon Blade Will"!

Otherwise, mastering any technique is just building castles in the air; without the Demon Blade's Will, it's just ordinary swordsmanship.

The Demon Blade's Will is also the core foundation of the Killing Demon Blade Slash!

Without a solid foundation, no matter how much you practice, it will be completely useless.

It took him most of the day to comprehend the will of the demonic blade, and this was only with the blessing of heaven rewarding diligence; as long as you put in the effort, you will surely be rewarded.

Otherwise, even a genius would find it difficult to master the basics even after a year or two.

It belongs to the category of demonic sword techniques, but it is completely different from ordinary demonic sword techniques. This very step of getting started blocks 99% of people.

As for achieving mastery in cultivation, who knows when that will be possible?

However, none of this affected him.

Although his aptitude and talent are mediocre, as long as he cultivates and combines them with his godhood talent, even geniuses will be crushed by him.

……

The moon and stars are rare.

Sacred Flame Peak.

On a clearing halfway up a mountain cliff, under the moonlight, a figure moved nimbly and darted about.

A wisp of blood-red killing intent gathered around him.

The Demon Blade of Slaughter!

There are only nine sword techniques in total!

The moves are not complicated or too flashy, but each sword technique is extremely swift.

With each swing of the blade, a crimson aura swirled around it.

The hard rocky ground was covered with knife marks of varying depths.

Without activating internal energy, it unleashed astonishing power solely through the techniques and will of the Demon Blade.

With each deeper cultivation, the Demon Blade's will gradually grows stronger.

As the Demon Blade's will grows stronger, it will have an invisible influence on one's own spirit.

If it cannot be suppressed, it will turn into a bloodthirsty and brutal killing machine.

The blade energy pierced the air, leaving fine blade marks on the rock wall.