Qi Refining Methods Fuse!

The next day, at the first light of dawn.

The large, unaffiliated group of cultivators continued their arduous trek in the morning light.

"Ugh, this journey is so long! We've only walked for a short while, and my legs already feel like they don't belong to me anymore!" someone started complaining.

"Yes, at this rate, when will we ever reach the Heavenly Splendor Dynasty!"

"Hold on, brothers!" someone immediately shouted to encourage them. "Think about the Battle of the Flood Dragon Gate! Think about the chance to rise to the top in one step! What is this little hardship? As long as we can leap over the Dragon Gate, it's all worth it!"

These words acted like a shot of adrenaline, instantly igniting everyone's enthusiasm and revitalizing their previously somewhat listless spirits.

Just then, Li Niu, a burly man with a deep voice and a simple, honest face, spoke up loudly, "Gentlemen, I see that you are all a bit tired from your journey. How about I demonstrate the ' Cloud-Treading Steps ' for you? Although this movement technique is only the basics, if you can grasp its essence, it will be quite helpful for long-distance raids! I hope it will inspire you all!"

Having said that, he began to perform the "Cloud-Treading Steps" on an open space in front of the group! His figure was graceful, his feet seemed to move with the wind, and every step he took was as if he were walking on clouds. His speed was incredibly fast, and his posture was elegant! He had clearly mastered this movement technique to the Major Accomplishment level!

Wow! It's Brother Li Niu!

"Brother Li Niu is such a good person! He's actually willing to share his insights on movement techniques with us!"

"So selfless! Thank you so much, Brother Li Niu!"

The crowd gasped in amazement and expressed their gratitude.

However, some astute individuals in the crowd, observing Li Niu's "selfless" actions, harbored a hint of doubt. "This guy... is he really that kind? Why would he go to such lengths to instruct us for no reason?"

"What are you muttering about? Brother Li Niu is giving you kind advice, and you dare to question it?" someone nearby immediately scolded.

Dongfang Yueming observed all of this and thought to himself, "Li Niu's purpose is probably not simple. However... it's none of my business."

He glanced at the attribute panel.

[Points:3831]

"I've accumulated some more points; I can upgrade again." With a thought, he quietly slipped away from the group while everyone's attention was on Li Niu, heading towards a secluded grove of trees.

However, as soon as he left, Li Niu, who was practicing his movements, caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of his eye, and a subtle, unusual glint flashed in his eyes. Without making a sound, he gave a wink to his companion beside him, Li Tie, who was also a Qi Refining Greater Success and had a muscular physique.

Li Tie understood, quietly slipped away from the crowd, and followed Dongfang Yueming at a distance.

Dongfang Yueming was incredibly perceptive; almost the instant Li Tie caught up, he noticed the tail behind him. "Hmm? What's this guy up to?" He was puzzled, but remained silent.

Seeing that Dongfang Yueming seemed unaware, Li Tie felt slightly relieved, but still cautiously maintained his distance. "This kid... did he really notice something?"

Just then, Dongfang Yueming's pace suddenly changed! His previously unhurried speed instantly increased to an unbelievable level! He seemed to transform into a blur, disappearing into the depths of the dense forest in a few flashes!

Li Tie was shocked to see this and hurriedly tried to give chase! However, he was horrified to find that no matter how much he activated his true energy, he could only watch helplessly as the other person's figure grew further and further away until it disappeared completely!

"How... how is this possible?! His speed... is so fast?!" Li Tie was filled with shock and disbelief!

"Could it be... that he was sent by some force to secretly investigate and gather evidence? But... how dare they?!" The more Li Tie thought about it, the more uneasy he became.

Just as he was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a cold, sinister figure appeared behind him like a ghost.

Li Tie trembled and turned around abruptly. When he saw the person's face clearly, his expression immediately became extremely respectful. "Lord Yun... Lord Yunshan!"

At this moment, Yunshan frowned, a hint of displeasure on his face. "Now, call me Li Shan!"

Wouldn't the word "cloud" reveal his origin?

"Yes! Yes! Lord Li Shan!" Li Tie quickly corrected himself.

"Where is that person?" Yunshan asked in a cold voice.

Upon hearing this, Li Tie's face showed a hint of shame, and he said in a low voice, "He... he got away. I'm incompetent; I couldn't catch him."

"Useless!" A cold glint One Flash in Yunshan's eyes, and he snorted coldly.

Li Tie trembled with fear and immediately knelt down, not daring to utter a word.

Yunshan looked in the direction where Dongfang Yueming had disappeared, a shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes. He ultimately waved his hand, "Forget it, he's just a lucky little fellow. He can't cause any trouble! If he dares to spread those rumors, the Cloudwater Sect, the Cloud-Overturning Gate, and even the Heaven-Surging Alliance won't let him off!"

"Yes! Your Excellency is wise!" Li Tie quickly flattered.

Deep in the dense forest, Dongfang Yueming made sure no one else was watching before stopping and focusing his attention back on the control panel.

"The Heaven-Surging Qi Refining Method!" He didn't hesitate, concentrating his mind!

"Point Allocation!"

[Heaven-Surging Qi Refining Method (0/600, Entry)]!

Boom!

This was completely different from the scorching and domineering feeling he had when he first Entry the [Crimson Swirl Qi Refining Method]! A chilling, boundless true energy, seemingly capable of devouring everything, suddenly arose within his body! This true energy was like a raging black torrent, rampaging through his meridians!

"Ugh!" Dongfang Yueming groaned, feeling as if two completely opposite forces were violently clashing within his body! One was the fiery yang energy of the [Crimson Swirl Qi Refining Method], and the other was the yin and domineering yin energy of the [Heaven-Surging Qi Refining Method]! The two were incompatible and almost tore his meridians apart!

"Damn it! The attribute conflict is so intense!" He was startled. "If an ordinary martial artist were to cultivate these two techniques simultaneously, they would probably have already exploded and died! Fortunately, I Origin Page, which allows me to forcibly fuse them!"

He endured the discomfort in his body and gritted his teeth!

"Add Point Allocation!"

[Heaven-Surging Qi Refining Method (0/1000, Minor Accomplishment)]!

The chilling true energy grew stronger and stronger, and began to condense into a mist within his dantian, standing in stark contrast to the crimson flame vortex!

"Not enough! Keep going!"

[Heaven-Surging Qi Refining Method (0/2000, Major Accomplishment)]!

Buzz!!!

The chilling sea of true qi also began to rotate and compress! A jet-black true qi vortex, exuding a sinister chill, slowly took shape in his dantian, standing in opposition to the fiery vortex!

"Perfection!" A hint of madness flashed in Dongfang Yueming's eyes!

[The Heaven-Surging Qi Refining Method (Perfection)]!

Boom!!!

The pitch-black vortex suddenly surged! As it spun, it actually drew upon the water-elemental spiritual energy of heaven and earth! A black vortex phantom, as black as ink and seemingly capable of devouring everything, appeared above his dantian vortex! It was also a high-grade Qi Swirl Phenomenon!

For a moment, within his dantian, a crimson flame whirlwind and a black devouring vortex coexisted! The two diametrically opposed forces reached a delicate balance!

"Excellent!" Dongfang Yueming felt the two equally powerful yet distinct streams of true energy within his body, his eyes blazing with brilliance! "Next... is the moment to witness a miracle!"

"Merge!"

Guided by his will, he began to forcibly merge the [Crimson Swirl Qi Refining Method (Perfection)] with the [Heaven-Surging Qi Refining Method (Perfection)]!

The crimson flame vortex and the pitch-black devouring vortex, like two ancient Ferocious Beast, began to collide, erode, and merge with each other!

Water and fire! Yin and Yang! Two diametrically opposed extreme forces were undergoing a breathtaking transformation within his dantian!

Dongfang Yueming felt as if his dantian was being completely torn apart, yet also as if he were about to Nirvana reborn! The extreme pain and extreme pleasure intertwined, almost driving him mad!

After an unknown amount of time, all the disturbances subsided.

Dongfang Yueming looked inward at his dantian and saw that the two distinct vortexes had completely disappeared! In their place was a brand new Tai Chi vortex, exuding a chaotic aura!

This Tai Chi vortex is half fiery red and half pitch black! Water and fire merge, yin and yang rotate, endlessly regenerating! The strange phenomena floating above it are no longer simple fiery whirlwinds or devouring vortexes, but have transformed into a more profound and unpredictable Tai Chi diagram! The fiery red and pitch black chase each other, as if evolving the ultimate principles of heaven and earth!

This brand-new Qi Swirl Phenomenon has surpassed the quality of superior grade and reached... the legendary top grade level!

"Hoo..." Dongfang Yueming exhaled a long breath, feeling the new true energy within his body that was harmonious, unimpeded, and inexhaustible, seemingly capable of encompassing all things. His heart was filled with awe!

"The fusion of water and fire has reached such a level!" He carefully sensed this new power and vaguely felt that this was not the end! "Water and fire... can they go further and evolve into the true power of Yin and Yang?" A bold guess arose in his mind.

"Let's call this brand-new Qi Refining method the ' Water-Fire Yin-Yang Art '!"

He looked at the panel again.

[Points:31]

"Only thirty-one points left." Dongfang Yueming wasn't bothered. "Next, we just need to wait patiently for the points to regenerate, and then upgrade the [Nine-Turn Qi Refining Method] to see if we can advance the [Water-Fire Yin-Yang Art] even further!"