Slaying Demon Physique Eruption

"Again."

Luo Heng smiled faintly and beckoned. "Use every trick you have. Don't hold back."

Lin Dong took a deep breath, battle intent igniting in his eyes.

He knew Brother Luo Heng was guiding him. Such an opportunity was exceedingly rare.

"Excuse me, then!"

This time, Lin Dong alternated between the Tongbei Fist, Bahuang Palm, and Tiangang Thunderclap Fist.

Every move struck straight for vital points, displaying combat power far beyond the Body Tempering Sixth Level.

An ordinary cultivator who had just entered the Body Tempering Seventh Level would likely have been defeated beneath Lin Dong's storm-like assault.

Yet Luo Heng remained composed throughout, looking entirely at ease.

At times, he used the Flowing Cloud and Soaring Goose Steps to evade; at others, he used the Mountain-Shaking Palm to neutralize attacks. Occasionally, he even used moves from the Tiangang Thunderclap Fist to clash head-on with Lin Dong.

Every move and stance pinpointed Lin Dong's shortcomings with perfect precision.

"Your fist momentum is too hasty. You lack precision and steadiness."

"The force in that palm strike was too scattered. Try concentrating it at a single point."

"Your footwork and fist techniques aren't coordinated enough..."

Luo Heng's guidance was concise and precise. Every sentence struck at the heart of the issue, while he remained completely at ease during their exchange.

The longer Lin Dong fought, the more astonished and absorbed he became. He could feel that, under Brother Luo Heng's guidance, his understanding of martial arts was improving at a rapid pace.

The changes in his moves that had once seemed vague now became clear, while the details he had previously overlooked were pointed out one by one.

This sparring match lasted for a full half hour.

By the time Lin Dong stopped from exhaustion, his entire body was drenched in sweat, yet his eyes gleamed with excitement.

"Thank you, Brother Luo Heng!"

Lin Dong bowed deeply, his voice filled with gratitude. The gains from this sparring session surpassed a month of training alone!

Luo Heng smiled and patted Lin Dong's shoulder. "Your talent isn't bad. You simply lack profound martial arts and systematic guidance. You've already entered the gate of the Tiangang Thunderclap Fist, but you still need to practice more before you can truly grasp its essence."

As he spoke, Luo Heng took out a small jade bottle and handed it to Lin Dong.

"There are five Body Tempering Pills inside. Use them for cultivation and reach the Body Tempering Seventh Level as soon as possible. Only when your cultivation rises will you be able to unleash the true power of martial arts."

Lin Dong looked at the jade bottle in his hand, his eyes reddening slightly. Body Tempering Pills were scarce resources for their family now. After his father was injured, the cultivation resources provided by the clan had been drastically reduced—one could even say they had been cut off entirely.

These five Body Tempering Pills were enough to support his cultivation for a month.

Brother Luo Heng had held nothing back from him. Not only had he taught him profound martial arts, but he had even given him pills...

"Brother Luo Heng, this is too precious..."

"Stop."

Luo Heng cut him off. "We're brothers. Don't stand on ceremony. Just focus on becoming stronger."

Hearing this, Lin Dong carefully put away the jade bottle. Since Brother Luo Heng had said so, he could not be overly sentimental. He said solemnly, "Brother Luo Heng, if you ever have need of me, Lin Dong, I will brave fire and water without hesitation."

"What nonsense are you talking about? We've played together since we were children. No need to be so formal." Luo Heng shook his head.

"Exactly!"

Qing Tan came over, linking her arm through Luo Heng's as she said with a grin, "Brother Luo Heng has always been so good to us, ever since we were little!"

Suddenly, Qing Tan's expression changed, turning pale.

"Mm..."

She gave a soft groan. Her body began to tremble slightly, and all color drained from her lips.

A bone-piercing chill spread from within her body. The surrounding temperature plummeted, and a thin layer of white frost even formed on the ground.

"Qing Tan!"

Lin Dong's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly supported his swaying sister. "Your cold qi is acting up again?"

Qing Tan bit her lip tightly and nodded as she endured the pain. Damn it, why did it suddenly flare up again? And in front of Brother Luo Heng, too.

Her body grew colder and colder. Even the breath she exhaled turned into white mist, as though she had fallen into an ice pit.

This is... the Slaying Demon Physique acting up again?

Luo Heng frowned slightly. At a glance, he saw the root of the problem. Qing Tan had suffered frequent episodes from her constitution over the past two or three years, yet she could not control it and could only endure the pain.

Although the Slaying Demon Physique had yet to fully awaken, the Yin Fiend Qi within her body had already begun erupting at irregular intervals. Every outbreak brought immense pain.

If it was not dealt with in time, her life could even be in danger.

During that time, he had often used Primal Energy to nourish Qing Tan's body and lessen her suffering. Recently, Lin Dong had also used the Ancestral Stone to relieve most of Qing Tan's pain. But all of it had merely treated the symptoms, not the root cause.

But now, he had broken through to the Earthen Yuan Stage and had absorbed the Ninth-Grade Yin-Sha Qi, Mysterious Nether Water. His understanding of yin-cold power far surpassed that of ordinary people.

Perhaps he could give it a try...

"Dongzi, let me try."

Luo Heng stepped forward and gently placed his hand on Qing Tan's forehead.

Lin Dong froze. He thought Brother Luo Heng intended to do as he had in the past and was about to speak, but then he remembered that Brother Luo Heng was much stronger than before. Perhaps he had a solution now. He immediately nodded. "I'm counting on you, Brother Luo Heng!"

Luo Heng closed his eyes, and his Spiritual Power slowly entered Qing Tan's body.

Within his Niwan Palace, the Myriad Law Seal glowed faintly as its analytical ability operated at full force.

Qing Tan's condition immediately appeared clearly in Luo Heng's mind.

Within her meridians, an immense and extremely pure yin-cold power was raging out of control!

This power was exceptionally pure. Though it was still somewhat weaker than Mysterious Nether Water and far smaller in quantity, Qing Tan was only at the Body Tempering Second Level.

The power was like an uncontrollable wild beast, rampaging through Qing Tan's body and constantly eroding her meridians and internal organs.

Without guidance, Qing Tan would sooner or later be frozen stiff from the inside out by this power!

In the Original Work, Xiao Diao had awakened, and with its method, the sixth-grade herb Extreme Fiend Yin Dragon Saliva from the Ancient Tomb Mansion, Lin Dong's formation, and the Ancestral Stone's assistance, Qing Tan had stabilized this power and broken through to the Core Formation Realm in one leap.

But now...

Luo Heng did not think further and activated the Great Devouring Art with all his strength.

He did not directly devour Qing Tan's yin-cold power. While that would temporarily relieve her condition, it would damage the integrity of her Yin Fiend Body and affect Qing Tan's future potential.

The black vortex in Luo Heng's dantian slowly revolved. A wisp of pure Mysterious Nether Water aura was drawn out and entered Qing Tan's body through Luo Heng's palm.

Mysterious Nether Water was among the finest of the Ninth-Grade Yin-Sha Qi and possessed a natural suppressive and guiding effect upon yin-cold power.

The instant the aura of Mysterious Nether Water entered Qing Tan's meridians, the rampaging yin-cold power seemed to encounter its sovereign and immediately fell still.

"Now!"

With a thought from Luo Heng, the Myriad Law Seal's analytical ability operated at full force, beginning to analyze the circulation pattern of the yin-cold power.

At the same time, using Mysterious Nether Water as a guide, he constructed a simple circulation route within Qing Tan's body.

This circulation route was not complicated, but it could guide the rampaging yin-cold power back into her dantian and create a temporary balance.

"Qing Tan, circulate the power in your body according to my guidance."

Luo Heng's voice passed directly into Qing Tan's mind through Spiritual Power.

Though Qing Tan was in unbearable pain, she still forced herself to focus and began circulating the yin-cold power within her body according to Luo Heng's instructions.

At first, it was difficult. That yin-cold power was extremely unruly.

But under the suppression of Mysterious Nether Water and Luo Heng's precise guidance, it finally began flowing slowly along the predetermined route.

One cycle, two cycles, three cycles...

When the yin-cold power completed its ninth cycle, the turmoil within Qing Tan's body finally subsided.

That bone-piercing chill began to withdraw, and Qing Tan's complexion gradually regained its rosy color.

"Phew..."

Qing Tan let out a long breath and opened her eyes, which were filled with surprise and delight. "I-It's not cold anymore! Brother Luo Heng, you're amazing!"

She could feel that the yin-cold power within her body had not disappeared. Instead, it had become much gentler, like a tamed little beast quietly lurking within her dantian.

Even more astonishingly, she could sense a faint connection between herself and that power.

Though she still could not control it freely, at least it would no longer erupt without warning like before.

"Qing Tan, how do you feel?" Lin Dong asked nervously.

"Brother, I'm fine now!" Qing Tan hopped in place and continued with a grin, "And I feel like... my body has become much lighter, and I've gotten stronger too!"

As she spoke, she casually threw a punch. The wind from her fist howled, and it faintly carried the might of the Body Tempering Third Level!

"This..." Lin Dong was stunned. Qing Tan had only been at the Body Tempering Second Level before, and her cultivation progress had always been slow because of the cold qi tormenting her.

How had her strength increased so much in such a short time?

"Qing Tan's constitution is inherently special. I don't know what it's called, but if she can gain preliminary control over it, it will greatly benefit her cultivation."

"I just helped Qing Tan temporarily sort out the yin-cold power in her body so she can initially coexist with it. But this is only a temporary measure. To fully control the Yin Fiend Body, she will need further cultivation and opportunities."

Luo Heng spoke. As for the more detailed nature of Qing Tan's constitution, he could not explain it. Even if he told them, he would not know how to explain it. It would be better to let Xiao Diao explain when the time came.

Lin Dong said excitedly, "That's already enough! At least Qing Tan won't have to suffer from the cold qi anymore!"

Qing Tan nodded vigorously. Looking at Luo Heng, her eyes shone brightly as she said, "Brother Luo Heng, thank you! You saved me!"

After saying that, she threw herself fiercely into Luo Heng's arms and hugged him tightly.

Luo Heng helplessly rubbed her head. "All right, it's fine as long as you're okay. But from now on, you need to try controlling this power. That way, it'll be easier for you to grow stronger in the future."

"Mm-hm, I understand, Brother Luo Heng."