Stepping into the Qi and Blood Realm, What Do You Want?

[Owner: Jiang Yi]

[Cultivation: Bone-Tempering Realm]

[Physique: None]

[Skills: Nameless Scripture (Incomplete), Eagle Claw Technique (Mastered), Cauldron Origin Mountain Splitting Art (Mastered), Tiger Roar Fist (Mastered), Cloud Snake Step (Mastered), Wrathful Blade Art (Mastered), Tiger Demon Body Tempering Art (4th Layer - Mastered), Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art]

[Lifespan: 50]

"First, I'll spend twenty years of my lifespan to simulate the martial art -- Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art."

[Year 1, Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art has been initially understood.]

[Year 2, you begin tempering your bones.]

[Year 15, you have tempered the remaining thirteen bones.]

[Year 20, your thirty bones have been completely tempered.]

"Fifteen bones left?"

"Continue simulating the martial art Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art, consuming lifespan -- 20 years!"

[Year 35, the last bone, you have completely tempered it.]

[Washing meridians and cleansing marrow, your bones are as sturdy as mysterious steel.]

[In the same year, you notice that the bones tempered by the Tiger Demon are weaker than those from the Nine Cauldrons martial art.]

[You decide to re-temper them by intertwining the Nine Cauldrons' Blood Qi with the Tiger Demon's Blood Qi!]

[Year 40, all tempering is complete!]

"Buzz!!!"

All two hundred and six bones vibrated in unison, the tiger and leopard thunder mixed with the sound of bells and cauldrons.

Under the vibration!

Impurities within your body were expelled one by one!

Every piece of bone marrow birthed wisps of Blood Essence, circulating through your meridians!

This made your Blood Essence more surging, filled with a heavy and fierce aura!

If you could see internally!

You would see that Jiang Yi's entire skeletal structure was as if coated in a layer of bronze, emitting a faint greenish luster.

[Owner: Jiang Yi]

[Cultivation: Bone-Tempering Realm]

[Physique: None]

[Skills: Nameless Scripture (Incomplete), Eagle Claw Technique (Mastered), Cauldron Origin Mountain Splitting Art (Mastered), ..., Tiger Demon Body Tempering Art (4th Layer - Mastered), Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art (1st Layer - Mastered)]

[Lifespan: 10]

"Only ten years of lifespan left!"

Jiang Yi felt his own strength, which had clearly reached the limit of the Bone-Tempering Realm!

He could step into the Blood Qi Realm at any moment.

Furthermore, all two hundred and six bones in his body had been completely tempered.

"It's time to break through!"

Jiang Yi did not break through directly, but decided to use simulation.

There wasn't much difference between the two!

Instead, using simulation to consume a few years of lifespan could quickly stabilize his realm.

What's more!

Even if he broke through first, he would still need to simulate it later!

It was better to just simulate now!

The former would undoubtedly be like farting with your pants on --

Unnecessary!

"Consuming nine years of lifespan, simulate the martial art -- Nine Cauldrons Returning Origin Art"

[Year 1, using this martial art, you gather Blood Qi, condense Cauldron Origin Blood Qi, and break through to the Blood Qi Realm in one go.]

[You have broken through to: Blood Qi Realm First Layer.]

[Year 3, you have completely stabilized your cultivation, your Blood Qi is contained.]

[Year 5, through diligent practice, you have entered the Blood Qi Realm First Layer Mid-stage.]

[Year 9, you have entered the Blood Qi Realm First Layer Late-stage.]

[Your Blood Qi is like a tide, your strength reaches a thousand jun!]

Jiang Yi's body trembled!

The Blood Essence within him rumbled, roaring like thunder, surging like a torrent.

A crimson wave of Blood Qi floated out, hovering above his head!

Shaped like faint, wispy smoke.

This was the Blood Qi Beacon!

It represented abundant Blood Essence within, vigorous like a dragon or tiger, bursting to be released.

Likewise!

It was also a major phenomenon of the Blood Qi Realm.

By rights!

For an ordinary Martial artist in the Blood Qi Realm to reach the stage of the Blood Qi Beacon!

They would need at least a Cultivation level of Blood Qi Realm Third Layer!

Yet Jiang Yi, upon entering the Blood Qi Realm, could already manifest such a phenomenon.

Firstly, it was related to the Martial arts he cultivated. Secondly, it was because his accumulation was deep enough!

Even before breaking through!

He had already reached a level comparable to a Martial artist in the Blood Qi Realm!

Soon!

The surging Blood Essence within his body subsided, and the Blood Qi Beacon above his head dissipated with it.

"Blood Qi Realm First Layer Late-stage!"

Jiang Yi could feel!

A powerful, boundless force lying dormant within him, capable of suppressing all who defied him once unleashed.

[Lifespan: 31.]

"With the breakthrough in my Cultivation level, has my lifespan increased by another thirty years?"

Jiang Yi looked at his Lifespan!

He felt--

He could do it again!!!

If he were to consume these, it should allow him to break through to the Blood Qi Second Layer, or even Third Layer.

But this, clearly, was far from enough!

Where were the enemies?

Now, Black Wind Stronghold had already been destroyed by him!

What remained was the Evil Wolf Gang, whom he had recently provoked...

And that old monster!

As for the latter, it was fine to think about it, but actually making a move? That was out of the question.

"Shopkeeper, bad news, bad news!"

At this moment, hurried footsteps accompanied by urgent shouts rang out continuously...

Jiang Yi opened the courtyard gate!

He saw Wu Qiu rushing over, braving the rain!

He paid no mind to the mud splashing up from the ground, staining his robes.

"Something big has happened, something big has happened!

A disciple from the Fishing Guild came running, saying that the posts on our Bailiu Street, Yuluo Street, and other streets have all been wiped out by the Evil Wolf Gang!

They are now heading this way with great momentum!

This is clearly!

A declaration of war against us!

Shopkeeper, they have overwhelming numbers, perhaps we should retreat first..."

"This fast?"

Jiang Yi was somewhat surprised. Their Fishing Guild had just held a meeting this morning.

In less than half a day, the Evil Wolf Gang had attacked?

Were they acting as the vanguard for the He Family?

It seemed the intelligence was a bit off. Perhaps the He Family had already produced a second Martial artist in the Blood Qi Realm.

They've decided to strike first!

The Fishing Guild is in danger!

Before Jiang Yi could speak, a shrill scream was heard from outside the courtyard first.

"It's too late, they're here!"

Jiang Yi looked up!

His eyes were deep, as if they could see through the layers of courtyard walls and out at the scene outside.

Under his perception!

Three figures were wantonly revealing their martial artist auras.

One of them was quite familiar!

It was someone he had fought before!

"Let's go!"

Jiang Yi stepped out first, entering the misty rain!

With his current cultivation level!

His physical body merely trembled slightly, and the raindrops clinging to his robes instantly evaporated completely.

Around him, an invisible shield seemed to rise, repelling every drop of rain.

Wind and rain could not touch him!

"Speak, where is your stall owner?"

The man in black grinned menacingly, lifting a Fishing Guild disciple by his collar with one large hand.

Beneath his feet!

Another person was being stepped on, bleeding and groaning in pain.

The remaining Fishing Guild disciples flinched at the sight, seemingly afraid to step forward.

They could only temporarily block the three intruders from entering the inner courtyard.

The sturdy Fishing Guild disciple who Jiang Yi had previously designated to lead the charge into Bailiu Street stepped forward!

Taking a deep breath, he mustered his courage, craned his neck, and shouted:

"Quick... quickly let them go!"

"This is our Fishing Guild's territory, what do you Evil Wolf Gang members want?"