The sequence is too involutional, luckily I am too.

【Trait - Iron Skin and Bones: Your physical defense is greatly increased】

After many days, the fusion of sequence and cultivation method finally arrived.

However, after incorporating the Iron-Forging Breathing Technique, the Weapon Forger did not become a special sequence, but instead gained a new characteristic.

Lu Yan was slightly disappointed. The grade of the Iron Breathing Technique was too low. If it were bronze grade, there might be hope.

"However, every little bit counts, and even small amounts add up, so it's not a waste."

Lu Yan let out a long sigh, suppressing the regret in his heart, and his gaze fell on the cultivation progress on the panel.

The Starry Night Meditation and Gentle Breeze Meditation methods have not yet resonated with any sequence. It seems that we can only try to guide resonance after he awakens a new sequence.

In addition, the progress of the detective sequence is quite slow. Not only has it failed to mutate into a special sequence, but it also shows a tendency to drag down other sequences.

"How about we get the mysterious mentor and martial artist to put some pressure on him?"

Lu Yan stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

[Sensing the host's malice—erased! The detective, restless and eager to explore, decides to go out and gather materials, and incidentally, find a way to break through his own limitations!]

Wow! This child really listens to advice.

Lu Yan nodded in satisfaction, and after a short while getting used to the surge in power, he bid farewell to Ah Zhen.

Once back in the car, Lu Yan couldn't wait to use the reward from the Heart of Nature quest—Nature Enchantment!

Suddenly, a pure natural force appeared out of thin air, quickly merging into the glove and leaving a small leaf pattern on the back of the hand.

[Bronze Artifact - Emerald Hand: Your attacks carry the nature attribute and have a very small chance to trap the target in the Emerald Dream]

"Emerald Dream?"

Lu Yan raised an eyebrow slightly. It was another unfamiliar term, seemingly referring to an effect on the spiritual side.

He moved his wrist slightly, feeling the warm touch of the jade hand and the smooth flow of qi and natural energy within his body. After getting used to it, he started the car and drove towards the Judgment Department.

His patrol mission was complete, and there was no need for him to stay outside any longer.

As for catching the ghost, we'll have to wait for another opportunity.

He glanced at the panel to check his cultivation progress.

[Floating Pagoda Breathing Technique (Mastery): 47%]

【Ghostly Meditation Method (Mastery): 65%】

Both cultivation methods are nearing completion, and soon two more special characteristics will be available.

Compared to the "Catch the Deceit" skill, the improvement in its characteristics is obviously greater.

But the car had only gone a short distance when Lu Yan suddenly slammed on the brakes, his expression instantly turning serious.

Although Ah Zhen's blacksmith shop is located in a remote area, it is not sparsely populated.

But he didn't see a single person along the way.

On the contrary, the number of strange creatures has become increasingly dense.

"Tsk~ They've been targeted."

Lu Yan's gaze swept over several dark corners on the street, and the shadows that were originally nothing special now rippled like the surface of water.

Suddenly, the martial will issued a frantic warning, and the Yin-Yang Vision was filled with endless darkness.

Four high-ranking Shadow Serpent followers, each exuding the aura of Sequence 8, stood in a corner, completely blocking all of Lu Yan's escape routes.

"An ability like shadow movement?"

Lu Yan couldn't help but recall the scene of the strange priest emerging from the shadows, and he understood.

Prior to this, the martial will had not issued any warnings, and it was clear that these Shadow Serpent followers had also appeared suddenly through similar means.

However, the fact that they could pinpoint their location so accurately suggests that there are still quite a few traitors within the adjudication department.

Lu Yan shook his head helplessly, pulled Cao Meng's car over to the side of the road, and got out of the car.

Seeing Lu Yan get out of the car, the four high-level followers of the Ghost God did not take it lightly, but instead shrank into the corner.

Now that they know of the existence of the Blazing Sunflower, they naturally cannot repeat the same mistake.

Therefore, they specifically chose streets with plenty of cover to carry out their operation.

Once your hand is revealed, it's no longer your hand.

Lu Yan was well aware of this.

Lu Yan looked around at the ever-growing strange creatures, and a glint of light suddenly flashed in his eyes.

The next second, a chilling aura suddenly surged from Lu Yan's body, just like the eerie atmosphere around him.

This abrupt change left the four high-ranking believers stunned and speechless.

"He...he's a monster?"

Before they could react, the strange creatures that had come at their command suddenly changed direction and all turned their attention to them.

"Oh no, we've been tricked!"

One of the believers cursed under his breath and was about to disappear into the shadows without hesitation.

Those damned tomb guardians dared to betray the great Shadow Serpent! He must report what happened here to the messenger as soon as possible!

But just as he was about to activate his power and establish a connection with the Shadow Realm, a verdant figure instantly appeared before him. Lu Yan's eyes were icy cold, and his emerald hand, shimmering with a soft glow, pressed heavily on the top of his head.

"ah--!!!"

A piercing scream rang out instantly, and scorching blood and qi, carrying pure natural power, surged into the believer's body like a volcanic eruption.

The shadowy forces that had been attached to his body and nourishing him were dissolved and dissipated at a visible speed under the purification of the natural forces.

Along with his body, under the dual impact of blood and energy and the power of nature, it gradually became transparent and eventually completely dissipated into the air, leaving only a faint shadowy remnant soul, which Lu Yan casually crushed.

Seeing this, the other three believers, who had thought victory was assured, panicked completely and lost their previous composure. They all activated their abilities and tried to escape into the shadows.

However, they were subjected to strange interference, making it impossible for them to communicate with the Shadow Realm, leaving them with nowhere to escape.

Lu Yan slowly withdrew his hand, his gaze calmly falling on the three believers.

etc.

His body was still surrounded by a dense, eerie aura of death, but his hands were constantly flashing with a pure emerald light.

Two completely different forces, nature and pollution, blended perfectly in him without any conflict.

This scene further solidified the three believers' suspicions: the gravedigger had truly betrayed them!

With this in mind, the three exchanged a glance and immediately made a decision.

Two of them twisted and turned into giant shadowy snakes, which then intertwined with each other, transforming into a two-headed python that charged straight at Lu Yan.

The other one took this opportunity to quickly connect to the Shadowlands.

Seeing this, Lu Yan no longer held back. His blood and qi erupted, and he shot straight towards them like an arrow.

The two-headed shadow python, of course, wouldn't let Lu Yan succeed, and roared as it blocked Lu Yan's path.

Lu Yan did not retreat at all, and fiercely launched the Gale Dance, with emerald green blood gushing out like a peacock spreading its tail, instantly engulfing the two-headed python.

In the blink of an eye, the enormous two-headed python was smashed to pieces by Lu Yan, and the believer was completely exposed to Lu Yan.

But just as Lu Yan was about to take down that person in one fell swoop, a strange creature beside him suddenly broke free from the control of the tree soldiers and attacked him instead.

Lu Yan continued his actions, releasing three small monsters to intercept them, while he continued to rush towards the believer.

Then, to the believer's horrified gaze, a pair of large hands pressed down on his head.

Lu Yan landed steadily, crushed the Shadow Serpent follower in his hand, and then glanced into the distance.

"There are other people too..."

He could sense that the one who had just manipulated the strange creature to break free of his control was not a Shadow Serpent follower, nor was it a power that a Shadow Serpent follower should possess.

Clearly, the Shadow Serpent's followers are not the only ones lurking within Sanctuary 056.

"What is it here that would warrant so many followers of the evil god infiltrating here?"

Primal potion? Bronze fragment?

Although the matter was significant, it seemed to have started strong but ended weakly.

Is there anything else?

Lu Yan looked thoughtfully at the shadows beneath his feet that were gradually returning to calm.

Why don't we go in and take a look?

Before he could think it through, a subtitle flashed before his eyes.

The detective has discovered an interesting place and decides to sneak in and take a look...