Origin Page, Fuse!

Time flies, and three days later...

Qin Rushuang, along with Dongfang Yueming and Shi Qing, finally returned to the territory of the Great Xia Dynasty. The familiar air made the two of them breathe a sigh of relief.

"Dongfang, Instructor Qin, farewell." Shi Qing bowed gracefully to the two, her eyes filled with gratitude and a hint of barely perceptible reluctance.

"Take care, Senior Shi." Dongfang Yueming nodded in response.

Shi Qing gave Dongfang Yueming a deep look, then turned and walked towards the Shi Family's residence, his back view appearing somewhat lonely.

"What are your thoughts on this trip?" Qin Rushuang looked at Dongfang Yueming, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.

"The Earth Spirit Sect is nothing special." Dongfang Yueming's tone was calm, yet it exuded a powerful confidence.

Upon hearing this, Qin Rushuang couldn't help but smile, her admiration deepening. "What a fine 'nothing special'!" she thought to herself. "This experience not only didn't discourage him, but it actually strengthened his resolve. This spirit, this character... perhaps, there's no one more suitable than him."

Seeing that Qin Rushuang seemed to be in a good mood, Dongfang Yueming tentatively asked, "Instructor Qin, although I didn't capture the Ash Demon, I still went through the trial. What about the promise you made before...?"

Qin Rushuang shook her head.

Dongfang Yueming's heart tightened.

"The Marrow Cleansing Method and Blood Replacement Method are naturally for you," Qin Rushuang said, taking out a jade slip and handing it over. "Inside are not only the Marrow Cleansing Method and Blood Replacement Method, but also some of my personal cultivation insights, which I hope will be of some help to you."

"Thank you very much, Instructor Qin!" Dongfang Yueming accepted the jade slip and expressed his gratitude solemnly.

"The road ahead is long; this is just the beginning." Qin Rushuang looked at him deeply, her tone carrying a hint of expectation, "Dongfang Yueming, I hope... you won't disappoint me."

Dongfang Yueming was puzzled and was about to ask further when he saw Qin Rushuang flip her hand, revealing a strange page as thin as a cicada's wing and emitting a faint halo in her palm.

"This is..."

Before Dongfang Yueming could see clearly, the page transformed into a stream of light and instantly merged into his brow!

Boom!

An indescribable torrent of profound information surged into Dongfang Yueming's mind! He felt a violent tremor throughout his body, as if his consciousness had been pulled into a vast and boundless Sea of Consciousness!

"Until we meet again." Qin Rushuang looked at Dongfang Yueming, who was in a state of enlightenment, and said softly, "If you can reach the Central Continent, we... may meet again in the future."

Having said that, she turned and left, her figure disappearing into the horizon in a few flashes. At that moment, she felt as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted from her heart, and an unprecedented sense of ease welled up within her. The obsession with the "Origin Page" was gone, and her mind was suddenly at peace! The bottleneck that had been suppressing her for so long instantly loosened!

Boom!

Internal Force Realm! And his aura is still soaring!

While still immersed in his profound insights, Dongfang Yueming paid no heed to Qin Rushuang's departure. He clearly sensed that the "Origin Page" integrated into his body was undergoing incredible changes!

He subconsciously glanced at the attribute panel, only to see that the same cultivation techniques that had already reached Perfection were beginning to merge on their own!

[Basic Skin Tempering Method (Perfection)] and [Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method (Perfection)]

[Crimson Sun Flesh Refining Method (Perfection)] and [Nine-Turn Coiled Dragon Force (Perfection)]

[Hundred Beasts Bone Tempering Method (Perfection)] and [Ten Thousand Beasts Bone Tempering Method (Perfection)]

They shimmered with light, and finally merged into one!

[Character: Dongfang Yueming]

[Realm: Body Tempering - Tendon Transformation Realm (Perfection - Tough as a Jiaolong) (Gain 20 points daily)]

[Techniques: Unknown Skin Tempering Method (Perfection), Unknown Flesh Refining Method (Perfection), Unknown Bone Tempering Method (Perfection), Furious Tiger Tendon Transformation Method (Perfection), Nine Oxen Tendon Transformation Method (0/20, Not Yet Entry)]

[Martial Arts: Basic Thirteen Fast Saber Forms (Perfection), Swift Gale Movement Technique (Perfection), Venomous Snake Dagger Technique Fierce Tiger Fist Technique (0/1, Not Yet Entry), Fierce Tiger Fist Technique (Perfection), Gale Saber Technique (Perfection), Whirlwind Leg (Perfection), Blood Burning Secret Method (Perfection), Crimson Flame Fist Technique (0/600, Entry)]

[Points:60]

Feeling the more refined and powerful foundational energy within his body, Dongfang Yueming was utterly shocked. "What kind of heaven-defying treasure did Instructor Qin give me?!" He calmed his excited emotions, looked at the three "unknown" techniques, and after a moment's thought, renamed them.

"Let's keep calling the Skin Tempering Method ' Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method,' since Layered Waves is stronger. The Flesh Refining Method... 'Crimson Sun and Panlong,' how about ' Nine Yang Body Refining Art '? The Bone Tempering Method, based on myriad beasts, let's call it the Ten Thousand Beasts Bone Tempering Method!"

After doing all that, his gaze fell on the martial arts section. "Techniques can be fused together, but what about martial arts?"

With a thought, the [Basic Thirteen Fast Saber Forms (Perfection)] and the [Gale Saber Technique (Perfection)] began to merge! Countless blade techniques collided and evolved in his mind, ultimately transforming into a completely new blade technique!

[Unknown Sword Technique (Perfection)]!

"Fast, fierce, and relentless... let's call it 'Gale Swift Saber '!" Dongfang Yueming's eyes gleamed.

Immediately afterwards, [Gale Movement Technique (Perfection)] and [Whirlwind Leg (Perfection)] began to merge! The movement and leg Dharma Manifestation combined to create even more exquisite variations!

[Unknown Movement Technique (Perfection)]!

"The body moves like the wind, the legs like a whirlwind... Good! Let's call it the Swift Whirlwind Movement Technique!"

Dongfang Yueming turned his gaze to the attribute panel again, which was now completely refreshed.

[Character: Dongfang Yueming]

[Realm: Body Tempering - Tendon Transformation Realm (Perfection - Tough as a Jiaolong) (Gain 20 points daily)]

[Techniques: Layered Wave Skin Tempering Method (Perfection), Nine Yang Body Refining Art (Perfection), Ten Thousand Beasts Glazed Bone (Perfection), Furious Tiger Tendon Transformation Method (Perfection), Nine Oxen Tendon Transformation Method (0/20, Not Yet Entry)]

[Martial Arts: Gale Swift Saber (Perfection), Swift Whirlwind Movement Technique (Perfection), Venomous Snake Dagger Technique (0/1, Not Yet Entry), Fierce Tiger Fist Technique (Perfection), Blood Burning Secret Method (Perfection), Crimson Flame Fist Technique (0/600, Entry)]

[Points:60]

Looking at the fused martial arts techniques and feeling the more integrated and unified power within his body, Dongfang Yueming was filled with emotion.

"In the future, can the methods for forging Innate Physique be integrated? Can martial arts techniques like the Crimson Flame Fist Technique, which involve the Martial Dao True Intent, be integrated?"

"I owe Professor Qin a huge debt of gratitude!"

He silently kept it in mind, and his mind involuntarily recalled Qin Rushuang's mention of "Martial Sect" and "Central Continent," as well as the fear the Earth Spirit Sect Master felt when he heard the words "Martial Sect."

"Martial Sect... Central Continent..." A look of longing and determination shone in Dongfang Yueming's eyes. "That's the true stage for the strong! I, Dongfang Yueming, must go and make my mark!"

He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart. "However, the most urgent task is to improve my strength as soon as possible! After the Tendon Transformation Realm, it's time for Marrow Cleansing and Blood Replacement... It's time to go into seclusion!"

Just as Dongfang Yueming made up his mind to go into seclusion and cultivate diligently, a secret transaction was taking place on the other side.

Xi Zhenyue, the Blood Replacement Realm general who had been tyrannical in Black Stone Fortress, now stood humbly before Gao Long.

"Nephew Gao Long," Xi Zhenyue said with a fawning smile, "I've heard that you're about to embark on a great undertaking in the Central Continent. I... would also like to join you. Is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Long's eyes flashed with surprise, then he burst into laughter. "General Xi, you jest! You are a senior in the Blood Replacement Realm, how could my little stunts trouble you?"

Xi Zhenyue's smile faded, and his expression became serious. "Nephew, I sincerely want to join!"

Gao Long feigned ignorance. "Oh? What makes you say that, General Xi?"

Xi Zhenyue lowered his voice, his sharp gaze fixed on Gao Long: "Nephew, you've gathered so many Blood Replacement Realm warriors, I'm afraid... it's not as simple as just going on an adventure, is it? If I'm not mistaken, you intend to... sell them for a good price?"

The smile on Gao Long's face vanished instantly, replaced by an icy coldness, One Flash murderous intent crossed his eyes!

Xi Zhenyue, seemingly oblivious to Gao Long's murderous intent, continued, "Nephew, there's no need to be nervous. For this kind of business to continue long-term, someone has to 'come back' and set an example, proving that what you say is true. Otherwise, if everyone disappears without a trace, even a fool would become suspicious, and who would dare to trust you in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Long's eyes flickered slightly, and he fell into deep thought. Xi Zhenyue was right; this was indeed a hidden danger.

"And I," Xi Zhenyue straightened his back, "Am the most suitable candidate! I am not Gao Family, so I won't arouse too much suspicion from others. At the same time, I am also Xi Family, and I have a certain influence in Black Stone Fortress and even the surrounding forces. Wouldn't it be most convincing for me to 'return successfully' and speak for myself? Moreover, my Xi Family... also has quite a few Blood Replacement Realm that I can 'recommend' to my nephew."

Gao Long was tempted! Xi Zhenyue's words struck a chord with him! They could resolve his worries and bring in more "goods"!

Seeing this, Xi Zhenyue no longer hesitated. He suddenly knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice, "I, Xi Zhenyue, am willing to follow my nephew Gao Long, even through fire and water!"

Looking at the once arrogant Xi Zhenyue kneeling before him, Gao Long's murderous intent completely vanished, replaced by a thrill of absolute control! He burst into laughter, stepping forward to Xi Zhenyue up. "General Xi, please rise! With your assistance, our great undertaking is sure to succeed! Hahaha!"