Blazing Sun Body Burning Secret Manual!

Soon, the Master of the Blazing Sun Martial Arts School, Zhao Lie, strode out, his sharp gaze fixed on Su Xian.

Su Xian, without any hesitation, also sized up the Master, who was rumored to be nearing the end of his days.

Upon looking, Su Xian felt a flicker of doubt.

Although the Master Zhao before him did indeed appear weak and frail in his vital energy, based on Su Xian's perception, the man could easily live for another ten years with proper care.

If he took good care of himself, living for fifteen years might even be possible!

So why were there rumors that he was close to death?

"Give me a hand?"

Zhao Lie cut straight to the chase, extending his right hand and looking intently at Su Xian.

This was the most direct test of strength between martial artists.

Su Xian understood immediately and nodded, extending his right hand as well.

The two men firmly placed their palms on each other's shoulders.

BOOM!

The next instant, it was as if explosives were buried beneath their feet!

A deep, thunderous roar erupted, and the incredibly hard bluestone floor cracked inch by inch, instantly turning into fine powder!

A violent surge of energy spread out from the two of them like a shockwave, blowing Cui Hao's robes beside them into a fluttering mess.

"Hiss—!"

Cui Hao gasped, his eyes wide with utter astonishment.

Just a tentative handshake had such power?

"Such immense strength! He's a fellow cultivator of the Viscera Nourishing Realm!"

Zhao Lie's heart trembled violently.

The powerful force transmitted from Su Xian's shoulder made his expression instantly turn solemn.

He had initially thought the expert Cui Hao mentioned would be at most at the peak of the Bone Tempering Realm.

But after this brief contact, he realized with a shock that the other man's aura was as deep and hidden as an abyss, yet his explosive power was irresistible.

His cultivation realm was no weaker than his own at his peak!

Perhaps… even stronger! If they were to truly fight…

Zhao Lie slowly withdrew his right hand and solemnly cupped his fist in greeting:

"May I ask your honorable surname and given name?"

His tone carried an unprecedented seriousness.

"Su Fan."

Su Xian withdrew his hand as well, giving his alias. He then voiced the question in his heart:

"Master Zhao, forgive my bluntness, but I see that while your vital energy is depleted, your foundation is still intact. If you rest peacefully, your lifespan should still be over a decade."

"Why would you send out such a notice, exhausting your lifelong cultivation to fulfill a Bone Tempering Realm martial artist?"

"So it's Brother Su Fan!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lie's face showed a complex, indescribable wry smile.

"Alas… this matter is a long story, difficult to explain in a few words!"

"Brother Su, please come with me. We can discuss it inside."

Zhao Lie made a welcoming gesture and turned to lead the way.

Su Xian followed closely, and the two entered an elegant reception room within the martial arts school.

Zhao Lie personally poured Su Xian a cup of fine fragrant tea, and poured one for himself as well.

Amidst the curling tea aroma, he slowly began to speak, his voice tinged with helplessness:

"To be frank, Brother Su."

"My actions were not solely to extend the life of the martial arts school, but more importantly, to find a truly promising talent to whom I could impart all my lifelong knowledge and pass down my legacy!"

He paused, letting out another long sigh.

"Unfortunately, in Blackwater County and even the surrounding counties, I have searched far and wide but have never found a disciple who truly meets my expectations, possessing the necessary talent and aptitude!"

"In my desperation, I resorted to this tactic, spreading the word widely in the hope of attracting some truly talented individuals."

Zhao Lie smiled wryly and shook his head. He picked up his teacup but had no intention of tasting it.

He then turned to look at Su Xian, his eyes flashing with brilliance and a hint of undisguised admiration:

"On the other hand, Brother Su Fan, judging by your appearance, you are so young yet already a Viscera Nourishing Realm expert!"

"Such a divinely gifted prodigy, your future path in martial arts is likely limitless!"

Zhao Lie shifted his tone, asking with genuine curiosity:

"May I ask why Brother Su Fan has come to my humble Blazing Sun Martial Arts School?"

He truly couldn't fathom what could attract such a promising young Viscera Nourishing Realm expert to his precarious martial arts school.

Could it be... for his lifelong cultivation?

That was obviously impossible.

Su Xian's gaze fell upon Zhao Lie before him, and he nodded slightly.

Then, he got straight to the point, revealing his intentions.

"Master Zhao, I am here to borrow your school's Viscera Nourishing Realm Cultivation Method for a look!"

"In exchange, I am fully confident I can break through to the Aperture Opening Realm within ten years!"

"At that time, I will definitely help you break through the Blood Refining bottleneck! It will at least extend your life by ten years!"

"Instead of relying on others to protect the Blazing Sun Martial Arts School, why not improve your own strength and then take control of destiny?"

"Master Zhao, what do you say?"

As Su Xian finished speaking, his gaze was like a torch, firmly locked onto Zhao Lie's changing expression.

Break through to Aperture Opening in ten years?

For him, as long as there was enough demon lifespan, it could be achieved in an instant.

But to avoid seeming too astonishing and to make it easier for Zhao Lie to accept, He had deliberately stated such a long timeframe.

Zhao Lie was first stunned upon hearing this.

Then, a hint of intense envy couldn't be suppressed as it flashed in his eyes as he looked at Su Xian.

Such a young Viscera Nourishing Realm expert!

He dared to declare he would reach Aperture Opening within ten years!

Recalling his own hundred years of wasted effort, he was now only at the early stage of the Viscera Nourishing Realm.

The unfathomable Aperture Opening Realm was still worlds apart, and the road ahead was vast and uncertain!

"If it's just... borrowing my Blazing Sun Martial Arts School's Viscera Nourishing Realm Cultivation Method, I can agree to that, Brother Su Fan."

Zhao Lie sighed softly and slowly nodded in agreement.

"As for the latter condition..." he mused for a moment, his gaze intense, "I can also accept it! As long as Brother Su Fan remembers this agreement ten years from now!"

Compared to the harsh conditions that required exhausting one's lifelong cultivation to fulfill for others, Su Xian's proposal held too much allure for Zhao Lie.

However, he still had doubts. With this young man's heaven-defying talent, His cultivation method must far surpass the inheritance of the Blazing Sun Martial Arts School. Why was he specifically interested in their cultivation method?

Seeing Zhao Lie agree, a genuine smile appeared on Su Xian's lips:

"Don't worry, Brother Zhao, I will keep our agreement firmly in mind and will never forget it!"

A smile also appeared on Zhao Lie's face, and he then stood up:

"Brother Su Fan, please wait here for a moment. I will go and retrieve our school's secret manual!"

With that, Zhao Lie turned and quickly left.

Not long after, he returned holding an ancient wooden box and placed it solemnly before Su Xian.

"Brother Su, please take a look. What is stored in this box is the foundation of my Blazing Sun Martial Arts School, the Viscera Nourishing Realm Cultivation Method, the Blazing Sun Body Burning Secret Manual! Brother Su may read it to his heart's content!"

As Zhao Lie spoke, he personally opened the lid and pushed the wooden box towards Su Xian.

Inside the box lay a thread-bound ancient book with yellowed pages and slightly curled edges.

On the cover, six characters written with powerful strokes exuded a scorching, domineering aura:

Blazing Sun Body Burning Secret Manual

Su Xian picked up the Blazing Sun Body Burning Secret Manual and quickly read through it. After recording it into the Demon Strategy, He closed the secret manual, gently placed it back into the wooden box, and returned it to Zhao Lie.

"Brother Su... you've finished reading it already?"