88: Spirit Blood Fire Refining Method

“This mission probably isn't as simple as it appears on the surface. Zhao Zhengping wants to harm me in the dark, which means this mission is full of unexpected dangers,” Lu Ming mused to himself.

The ability to silently ambush an entire caravan, with no one escaping, signifies that the attacking demons are extremely brutal and possess formidable strength.

He hadn't yet figured out how to proceed, but Lu Ming was clear on one thing: only by being strong himself could he remain calm in the face of trouble.

“Not only does the mission need to be completed, but this inn probably has some issues as well. But where exactly do the problems lie?” Lu Ming frowned slightly. To others, his inquiries about the proprietress might seem like he was infatuated, but in reality, only he knew it was because he had keenly sensed something abnormal.

Knowing that this mission would likely be very dangerous, after a brief moment of thought, Lu Ming opened his panel again.

【Name: Lu Ming】

【Martial Arts: Subduing Dragon Overlord Saber (Ninth Layer), Lingyun Eight Extremes Step (Ninth Layer), Burning Sun Finger (Ninth Layer), Blood Essence Solidifying Spirit Method (Ninth Layer) +, Flame Spirit Tempering Method (Ninth Layer) +, Nine Revolutions Prajna Skill (Ninth Layer)】

【Current Lifespan: One year】

【Expendable Demon Lifespan: 437 years】

After several attempts, Lu Ming had a general understanding of the information related to the Fusion Cultivation Technique. First, only Cultivation Techniques of the same type could be integrated, and in this process, there was also a possibility of fusing abilities comprehended from demons.

However, this also required a certain degree of compatibility, just like when he cultivated the Subduing Dragon Overlord Saber earlier, his comprehended Fierce Tiger Overbearing Intent was perfectly integrated into it.

Looking at the plus signs next to the two Internal Skill Mind-Cultivation Techniques, Lu Ming finally decided to use them.

“With my current Comprehension Ability, I wonder if these more than four hundred years of demon Lifespan will be enough to complete a new Fusion Cultivation Technique,” Lu Ming muttered softly. He took a deep breath and began to inject demon Lifespan into it.

【You have cultivated two Cultivation Techniques to their Limit Realm, but you are unwilling to stop there, so you begin to attempt to integrate them, compiling a brand new Cultivation Technique suitable for yourself.】

【After a long period of compilation, you finally find the similarities between the two Cultivation Techniques. Both absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi for refinement. One refines Meridians with blood Qi, while the other refines a spirit fire in the Dantian. Combining the two, the newly compiled Cultivation Technique has its initial Disciple.】

【Attempting to Cultivate, you can feel streams of Qi flowing within your body, but before you Cultivate for long, you feel rejection. Intense pain fills your entire body, and the violent energy seems to want to burst your body. At the critical moment, the Clear Spirit Heart plays its role, preventing the danger of Qi Deviation. You dare not continue to circulate it and immediately stop.】

【The first failure does not make you give up. You begin to delve into research and continuously make modifications. Finally, you are able to integrate the blood Qi refined in the Blood Essence Solidifying Spirit Method into the spirit fire. The violent energy is tamed by you, and the Fusion Cultivation Technique takes its first step. You name this Cultivation Technique the Spirit Blood Refining Fire Method (Incomplete).】

...Feeling the surging energy within his body, Lu Ming's lips curved slightly upward. It seemed he had made the right gamble this time. The two Internal Skills had merged with each other. Looking inward at his Dantian, a blood-red flame burned brightly in the abundant Qi Sea, invisibly absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and providing him with even greater power.

The change in that spirit fire seemed insignificant, but only Lu Ming himself knew that it was an earth-shattering transformation.

He could refine his own blood Qi into blood fire, gaining even greater power, and the blood fire carried extremely strong corrosive power, capable of easily destroying flesh once it permeated it.

Even as an incomplete technique, it could bring about such a degree of change. Lu Ming was even more eager for the improvements he would gain once it was completed.

【You begin to attempt to complete this Cultivation Technique. This is undoubtedly a long process, but fortunately, you are already accustomed to it. You invest a large amount of time into it every day, completely immersing yourself.】

【You Cultivate while making modifications, making several mistakes, but fortunately, with the Clear Spirit Heart, you do not fall into Qi Deviation and die with regret. However, even so, the entire process is quite perilous, but hard work pays off. You finally deduce the nine Realms step by step.】

【As the compiler of the Cultivation Technique, your Cultivation is incredibly fast. In just a few decades, you Cultivate it to the Ninth Layer. The True Qi in your body is refined and becomes even purer. Without any accidents, you successfully Breakthrough to the Perfected Extreme Realm, but you know that this is not the Limit Realm of the Cultivation Technique, and there is still room for development.】

【Current Lifespan: 21 years, Expendable Demon Lifespan: 17 years】

Seeing the two numbers after his Lifespan, Lu Ming's heart filled with joy!

This Fusion Cultivation Technique not only increased his cultivation strength but also boosted his precarious Lifespan, which had only one year remaining, by twenty years!

With these twenty years of Lifespan, he no longer had to worry about his dwindling Lifespan for a short time!

With a slight thought, as the True Qi in Lu Ming's Dantian was mobilized, a blood-red flame appeared in his palm in the blink of an eye.

This blood-colored flame dispelled the surrounding dimness. The eerie firelight was filled with danger, and the violent energy contained within it seemed to want to burn everything in the world to ashes.

However, this violent energy was perfectly controlled by Lu Ming, and it constantly changed with his thoughts.

“Interesting!” Lu Ming's lips curved slightly upward. He clenched his palm, and the blood fire also quietly disappeared.

His demon Lifespan was almost exhausted. It took more than four hundred years to finally deduce this Cultivation Technique to the Ninth Layer, and according to the panel's prompt, it seemed it could still continue. However, it was a pity that the demon Lifespan was almost completely depleted, and the remaining meager amount of demon Lifespan was definitely not enough to continue improving.

“It seems I still need to kill more demons to obtain more demon Lifespan!” Lu Ming glanced at the panel, a sharp glint flashing in the depths of his eyes!

To others, demons were a scourge, but to Lu Ming, demons were the best nourishment for enhancing his cultivation strength and even achieving immortality.

During the time Lu Ming spent deducing with demon Lifespan, the night grew deeper. Lu Ming, leaning by the window, listened to the cold wind outside the silent window, staring into the darkness, which made people feel fear in their hearts.

It was already late, and thinking that he had to get up early tomorrow, Lu Ming wanted to rest early.

He had just closed the window and walked to the bed when a faint knock sounded at the door.

“Who would be looking for me so late?” Lu Ming felt a little puzzled. He glanced at the gilded long blade on the table and turned to walk towards the door.

Pushing open the door, he saw a graceful and slender figure standing outside. It was the proprietress of the Welcoming Wind Inn.

The proprietress had changed her attire, wearing a light green long dress with wide sleeves gently swaying. A faint fragrance wafted over. She seemed to have deliberately applied light makeup; her face was fair and delicate, appearing charming and soft.

“Sir, I have something I wish to discuss with you. I wonder if you are available, Sir,” the proprietress said in a soft, sweet voice.

Being stared at intently by Lu Ming, the proprietress seemed a little shy. Her face flushed, and her posture was bashful and endearing.

Any normal man would likely be moved by this appearance, but the proprietress did not notice that the moment Lu Ming saw her, his pupils contracted slightly, and a hint of solemnity appeared in them.