Selecting Cultivation Methods

From the book, he learned that the Great Yan Dynasty was vast and possessed a profound foundation, ruling over countless cities and regions.

The Demon Suppressing Division was an organization specifically established by the Great Yan Dynasty to deal with paranormal events, with branches in various regions.

The practice of cultivation was prevalent within the Dynasty.

Martial artists were divided into several realms: the three Body Tempering Realms, Blood Condensation Realm, Blood Burst Realm, Anomaly Control Realm, Spirit Fusion Realm, and more, with each realm further divided into four minor stages: Initial, Intermediate, Advanced, and Peak.

Qin Bo continued to delve into the Complete History of the Great Yan Dynasty, learning that martial artists of different realms possessed vastly different abilities.

The three Body Tempering Realms mainly focused on tempering the physical body, enhancing physical fitness, and laying the foundation for subsequent cultivation.

Martial artists in the Blood Condensation Realm were able to condense their own vital energy and initially fuse it with spiritual power, thereby performing some simple spells and martial techniques.

The Blood Burst Realm, on the other hand, built upon Blood Condensation, further stimulating the potential of vital energy to unleash powerful strength far exceeding that of the Blood Condensation Realm.

However, this realm placed a tremendous burden on the body, and if one could not master it proficiently, it could easily cause irreversible damage to oneself.

Anomaly Control Realm martial artists were not only powerful themselves, but they also awakened something called a mental core and could also harness some of the anomaly's power for their own use.

However, this required extremely high skill and strong willpower; a slight carelessness could lead to being backlashed by the anomaly's power.

As for martial artists in the Spirit Fusion Realm, they were already able to deeply fuse with the spiritual power between heaven and earth, perceive and utilize more complex spiritual power rules, and their strength was on a completely different level.

Qin Bo was well aware that although he had broken through to the Blood Condensation Realm, his strength was far from sufficient in this perilous world.

He secretly resolved to improve his realm as soon as possible.

Putting down the Complete History of the Great Yan Dynasty, Qin Bo picked up several books about the Netherworld, trying to find more clues related to the anomaly outbreak.

However, most of these books were just vague records and speculations, without any substantial content.

Just as Qin Bo was feeling somewhat disappointed, he discovered a tattered piece of parchment in the crevice of an ancient book.

The parchment was covered with strange symbols and a rough map, marking a mysterious location - the Nether Abyss.

Next to it was a line of blurred small print: "Nether Abyss, a weak point between the Netherworld and the mortal world, may contain the source of anomalies..."

Qin Bo's heart skipped a beat; it seemed that this Nether Abyss was likely closely related to the anomaly outbreak.

After reading through most of it, Qin Bo came to the cultivation technique section.

He could choose one cultivation technique and one martial skill.

"System, open the panel!"

[Host: Qin Bo]
[Physique: Bronze Tendons Iron Bones+]
[Cultivation: Body Tempering Realm (Perfected)]
[Skills: Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art (Initial Stage) Vast Righteousness Heavenly Gang Method (Peak) Pig Slaughtering Saber Technique (Return to Simplicity) Heavenly Dipper Evil-Slaying Slash (Glimmer of Understanding+)]
[Natal Weapon: Heavenly Dipper Bloodthirsty Saber Spirit Grade Low Rank (Upgradeable)]
[Remaining Lifespan: 10 years]

"What does this + sign mean?! Does it mean I haven't reached the conditions for advancement yet? But it's higher than the Initial Stage?"

"Forget it, never mind."

"I already have the 'Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art' that I comprehended myself for the Blood Condensation Realm, that's enough."

"For martial skills, I already have the Pig Slaughtering Saber Technique for saber techniques, so I'll choose something like fist or foot techniques."

"Let me see!"

Qin Bo wandered around the cultivation technique and martial skill area, his eyes searching the shelves filled with fist and foot techniques.

The martial skills here were dazzling, ranging from basic boxing techniques to profound secret arts.

He first picked up a Stone Crushing Fist, a rather vigorous fist technique.

It focused on the explosion of power, allowing one to condense vital energy on the fist, and with one punch, crush stones and split monuments.

However, after carefully examining it, Qin Bo felt that this fist technique did not have a high compatibility with his "Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art".

It might not be able to exert its maximum power when used, so he put it down.

Clear Wind Palm Technique! This palm technique was known for its agility and changeability, with palm winds like a gentle breeze, but hidden with fierce killing moves, capable of launching multiple attacks in an instant.

"No, I like to be reckless and straightforward, a real man should be tough and direct!"

Qin Bo muttered, decisively putting down the Clear Wind Palm Technique.

He continued to search through the bookshelves, when suddenly, a secret manual with a tattered cover and worn edges caught his attention: Tiger Roar Fist.

"This name is ordinary enough!"

Qin Bo muttered as he opened the Tiger Roar Fist.

To his surprise, the fist technique recorded in this seemingly ordinary secret manual was not ordinary at all.

The opening of the secret manual read: "The tiger, the king of the mountains and forests, possesses a naturally pure yang body, its blood can suppress ten thousand anomalies, its might can shake a hundred beasts, and its strength can shatter giant rocks."

"This fist takes the tiger's might and the tiger's strength as its form, and vital energy as its guide. When cultivated to great success, the fist roars like a tiger in the mountains and forests, causing enemies to be terrified and spiritual power to collapse."

Qin Bo continued to read on, and found that the cultivation method of this fist technique was very unique.

It doesn't simply rely on the direct burst of vital energy and spiritual power; instead, it emphasizes a rhythm and cadence.

When throwing a punch, one must simulate the rhythm of a tiger's movements, first gathering power like a tiger in ambush.

Then erupt like a tiger pouncing on its prey, each punch containing the aura of a tiger.

This unique method of generating force has some similarities with the "Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art's" delicate control over spiritual power.

Perhaps this fist technique and my "Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art" can complement each other!

A hint of delight flashed in Qin Bo's eyes, and he immediately decided that this was it.

He quickly put away the Tiger Roar Fist manual, then went to the cultivation method section to start searching.

Qin Bo thought that since he had chosen such a unique martial skill like Tiger Roar Fist.

Perhaps he could find a supplementary cultivation method to further enhance the power of the Tiger Fist, while also better coordinating with the "Heavenly Gang Blood Condensing Art".

"Since I want stronger vital energy, then I'll cultivate a body refinement method; that will fit my reckless Vajra character."

Qin Bo muttered to himself while searching through the bookshelves.

Golden Body Art...

Iron Shirt Technique...

Body Hammering Method...

Qin Bo quickly flipped through these cultivation methods, but he was never quite satisfied.

Although these Body Refining cultivation methods could enhance the strength of the physical body, most of them focused on defense.

This didn't quite align with his need to enhance his attack by increasing his vital energy.

Just as he was feeling somewhat disappointed, an ancient, coverless manual appeared before him, with the words Blood Fiend Body Refining Art written on it.

Qin Bo curiously opened it, only to see the opening passage read: "Blood Fiend Body Refining, nourish the body with fiendishness, forge the soul with blood, refine to great success, vital energy like fiendishness, can break all laws, physical body becomes saintly, all evils are warded off."

Continuing to read, Qin Bo discovered that this cultivation method was extremely unique.

It required collecting the Blood Fiend Qi of the world, integrating it into one's own vital energy, thereby continuously tempering the physical body and vital energy.

The only thing was that this cultivation method was extremely dangerous.

Ordinary people would avoid such Blood Fiend Qi for fear of it; how could they possibly use it for cultivation?

At best, one would suffer a backlash; at worst, one would become possessed and degenerate into a murderous demon.