Eighteen Black Dragon Forms

The room remained quiet for a while.

Bao Liang looked down at the pages of the book, then looked up at Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen.

"What the heck is this?"

Xiao Hongchen also frowned.

"Why is the first page of this Dragon Emperor Douluo's cultivation manual a diagram of the human meridian system?"

Meng Hongchen didn't rush to conclusions.

She moved closer and carefully examined the dense annotations next to the meridian diagram.

"Don't rush."

"This doesn't seem to be just a meridian chart."

"Next to each acupoint, the route for circulating Soul Power is marked, along with corresponding instructions on the technique."

Bao Liang continued scrolling down.

The following content is even more unpretentious.

There are no imposing names for the Soul Skill.

There are no complicated cultivation incantations.

It contains only eighteen simple and easy-to-understand characters.

Push, grasp, press, knead, pinch, tap, rub, roll, rub, shake, pat, strike, rock, pull, flick, pinch, rub, vibrate.

Bao Liang looked at these eighteen characters, his expression gradually becoming strange.

Is this the right thing?

"Is this definitely a cultivation manual?"

Xiao Hongchen remained skeptical.

"Could it be that Long Xiaoyao just grabbed a massage manual and tried to fool Grandpa Jing?"

Meng Hongchen was also somewhat uncertain.

"However, each character here is accompanied by a meridian diagram, along with a description of the corresponding Soul Power circulation route and techniques."

"If it's just a regular massage, there seems to be no need to describe it in such detail."

Bao Liang remained silent.

He turned a few more pages.

As the story unfolded, the doubt in his eyes slowly turned into realization.

Suddenly, he slapped his thigh.

"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!"

"As expected of the Dragon Emperor Douluo!"

"I understand, I understand everything!"

Xiao Hongchen was startled.

"What do you know?"

Bao Liang pointed to the meridian diagram and the route of Soul Power circulation, his expression excited.

What you see is only the surface; you haven't seen the real core.

"Don't forget, what kind of Martial Soul does Long Xiaoyao possess?"

Xiao Hongchen answered instinctively, "Dark Holy Dragon Martial Soul."

Where is he now?

Xiao Hongchen was taken aback.

He's in the Holy Spirit Cult...

He was halfway through his sentence when his expression suddenly changed.

"Etc!"

You mean—

"That's right!"

Bao Liang nodded vigorously.

"This book is entirely a book specifically designed to counter Soul Master, and even Evil Soul Master!"

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen exchanged a glance, then immediately looked down at the pages of the book again.

Bao Liang pointed to the first character.

"Push."

On the surface, it simply involves using the palms to move the muscles and unblock the meridians.

"But if you attach your Soul Power to your palm and circulate it along the meridians, you can stimulate the Soul Power that was originally stagnant in the other person's body."

"Conversely, it can also forcibly disrupt the opponent's Soul Power cycle."

He then pointed to the second word.

"Take."

"This isn't just a simple grab; it's seizing the joints, meridians, and nodes of Soul Power."

"Once the target is positioned correctly, the opponent's arms, legs, and even the joints after the Martial Soul Possession will instantly lose their flexibility."

"Pressing, kneading, pinching, and tapping all follow the same principle."

Bao Liang spoke more and more fluently.

"Pressing this can suppress the dantian and qi sea."

"Kneading can disrupt the flow of Soul Power within the meridians."

"Pinching can target muscles and tendons."

"Acupoints are the most direct way to strike acupoints."

Xiao Hongchen's expression gradually turned serious.

He initially thought it was just an ordinary massage manual.

But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that behind each simple movement lies a profound understanding of human anatomy and the execution of Soul Power.

Meng Hongchen also came to her senses.

"Rubbing, rolling, and kneading may seem like relaxing muscles, but they can actually continuously damage the opponent's Soul Power defense."

"Shaking, patting, and striking can bypass Soul Master's physical defenses and directly deliver power into the body."

"Rocking and pulling can, in turn, control the joint."

She paused slightly at this point.

As for dialing...

Bao Liang turned to the corresponding page.

The annotations above are very simple.

To move or pluck, to move the meridians horizontally.

But there was also a tiny annotation next to it.

If one uses mental power instead, one can pluck the edge of the sea of consciousness, like plucking a string on a musical instrument.

Bao Liang and the other two gasped simultaneously.

Xiao Hongchen felt a chill run down his spine.

"Playing mind games?"

"This isn't a massage anymore, is it?"

Bao Liang looked at him with a strange expression.

"Laugh, what you said isn't entirely accurate."

"If you're only using Soul Power, this is indeed a massage."

"But if you use your mental strength, then it's not just about pulling tendons—it's about manipulating the opponent's mental pathways."

Even a slight touch can cause dizziness and mental confusion.

A more powerful strike could directly interrupt the condensation of Soul Skill, or even disrupt the opponent's consciousness.

Meng Hongchen couldn't help but ask, "What about pinching and vibrating?"

Bao Liang continued scrolling down.

"Pinching seals acupoints, cutting off the Soul Power."

"Vibration is the creation of resonance using Soul Power."

"If the location is accurate, it can even cause the Soul Power, blood, and bones within the body to vibrate together."

Xiao Hongchen fell silent.

He suddenly felt that Long Xiaoyao's book was more like a guide on how to kill without getting blood on your hands than an ordinary cultivation manual.

Bao Liang suddenly laughed.

"Think about it."

"The defenses of ordinary Soul Master are mostly concentrated on the surface of their bodies and the key areas after their Martial Soul Possession."

"But Evil Soul Master are different."

"Their Soul Power is often more distorted, and its execution path differs from that of ordinary Soul Master."

"They thought that by hiding their Soul Power deep within their bodies, no one could find it."

"But once we figure out their patterns of execution, any one of these eighteen moves can hit their most vulnerable spot."

Meng Hongchen nodded thoughtfully.

"Therefore, this book is specifically designed to target Evil Soul Master."

"Because they often rely on evil methods to forcibly twist their meridians and Soul Power for cultivation, their bodies already have many unstable nodes."

"Once it's found by outsiders, it will collapse from the inside."

Bao Liang snapped his fingers.

That's exactly what I mean.

"Furthermore, Evil Soul Master are usually stubborn and have a high pain tolerance."

"They probably wouldn't even blink when a normal attack hits them."

"But if you directly manipulate their spiritual channels, or sever their Soul Power circulation..."

He looked at Xiao Hongchen and gave him a meaningful smile.

Even the toughest tongue has to open and beg for mercy.

Xiao Hongchen's lips twitched.

The way you're saying that makes you sound even more like Evil Soul Master than Evil Soul Master himself.

"I am not Evil Soul Master."

Bao Liang stated matter-of-factly, "I'm just researching how to reduce the evil deeds of Evil Soul Master."

Meng Hongchen couldn't help but laugh out loud.

So how do you plan to conduct your research?

"How about we try laughing first?"

Xiao Hongchen's expression changed.

"Wait, why me?"

Bao Liang had already reached out and pressed down on his wrist.

"Let's give it a try~ I'll try this 'point' first."

Xiao Hongchen could even resist, Bao Liang's fingertip had already lightly touched the inside of his wrist.

A wisp of extremely fine Soul Power drilled into the acupoint.

Xiao Hongchen's arm suddenly went numb.

He tried to mobilize his Soul Power Soul Power, but found that it seemed to have suddenly hit a wall and could not pass through his wrist no matter what he did.

Xiao Hongchen's expression changed drastically.

"Is this a massage or an assassination attempt?"

Bao Liang immediately released his grip.

"It depends on how much force you use."

"A light touch will clear the meridians, a heavy touch will seal them off."

Xiao Hongchen rubbed his wrist, his gaze towards the book completely changed.

"What exactly did Long Xiaoyao eat to grow up like this?"

"How can someone even write something like this?"

Meng Hongchen also became interested.

"Let me try."

She reached out her finger and gently Bao Liang's shoulder.

As soon as the gentle Soul Power seeped in, the Ultimate Flame within Bao Liang's body suddenly flickered.

The flame seemed to be gently stirred by something, and briefly deviated from its original trajectory.

Meng Hongchen immediately withdrew her hand.

"If this were used in combat..."

She didn't continue speaking.

Because the results are already quite obvious.

These eighteen techniques may seem simple, but almost every one of them can target the weaknesses of Soul Master.

Xiao Hongchen suddenly said, "No wonder Long Xiaoyao gave this book to Grandpa Jing."

"This isn't teaching us how to cultivate at all."

"This is teaching us how to survive."

Bao Liang nodded.

"And they can also teach us how to make the enemy unable to survive."

Meng Hongchen glanced at him.

"Can you please stop making things so scary?"

I'm just telling the truth.

Bao Liang held the book, his eyes filled with excitement.

"Once I've mastered these eighteen moves, no one will dare to try and ambush me at close range again."

Hehehehehehe..."

Xiao Hongchen remained silent for a moment.

"I'm suddenly starting to feel a little sorry for your enemies."

No need for sympathy.

Bao Liang smiled very kindly.

"After I pressed them down, they might live a few more years."

Of course, it depends on my mood.

Xiao Hongchen: "..."

Why did he find that statement even more terrifying?

The three continued their research and gradually discovered that the book's true value lay not merely in its attack methods.

It is also a healing manual.

Bao Liang's Ultimate Flame is extremely domineering, and each time he cultivates it, it puts a considerable burden on his meridians and physical body.

The Ultimate Gold of the Xiao Hongchen is so sharp that it is difficult to resist, and it will also backfire during the forging process.

Although Meng Hongchen's ice and snow power is relatively mild, long-term cultivation will still leave cold poison in the body.

If these eighteen techniques are used correctly, they can help them channel their Soul Power and repair hidden injuries.

Long Xiaoyao did not accept them as disciples, but he handed over this manual, which can be considered as giving them everything he knew.

Meanwhile, within the Holy Spirit Cult.

Long Xiaoyao was rummaging through his belongings in his cave.

He first activated the Storage Soul Tool, then checked under the bed and bookshelves, and finally even checked under the table.

No matter how hard they searched, that familiar old book was nowhere to be found.

Long Xiaoyao stroked his chin, his face full of confusion.

"Huh? That's strange..."

"Where is my massage manual?"

Where did it go?