281: The Road to the Extreme

It could be said that Shen Xi was initially sentenced to death.

No matter how much Little Doll argued, the Sword Spirit would not change its mind and impart the Legacy to Shen Xi.

But now, Shen Xi had a chance.

As long as his future performance was stunning enough, it was entirely possible for him to be promoted from a Named Disciple to a Personal Disciple.

Of course, all of this depended on Shen Xi himself.

If his performance was not good, even a Named Disciple could become a stranger.

“I agree with this proposal; a Named Disciple isn’t bad at all. Perhaps you can give me an unexpected surprise!”

A hint of appreciation appeared in the Sword Spirit’s eyes as he looked at Shen Xi.

No matter what, Shen Xi was the one who broke the Blood Rust Seal.

If it weren't for the matter of his master's Legacy, he wouldn't have acted so indifferently.

Now, with Shen Xi proposing a compromise, the Sword Spirit was willing to consider it, and his attitude naturally improved significantly.

“Hmph! A perfectly good Personal Disciple turned into a Named Disciple. But it doesn’t matter, I believe in Shen Xi’s potential. He will definitely slap your face hard and let you know how ridiculous your refusal today was!”

Little Doll rolled his eyes in dissatisfaction.

He still hoped that Shen Xi would directly become his master's Personal Disciple.

However, he also knew that this was impossible.

It was already very difficult for the Sword Spirit to relent.

“Then I will also await that day’s arrival.”

The Sword Spirit replied earnestly.

He wasn't bickering with Little Doll, but genuinely felt a sense of anticipation.

If Shen Xi could truly make his master’s Legacy flourish, what was a slap to the face?

For his master, he had not hesitated to go back on his word previously, let alone being slapped in the face by his master's successor.

Moreover, the Sword Spirit also had a faint expectation for Shen Xi.

Since Shen Xi dared to propose this, he must have sufficient confidence.

This alone was enough for the Sword Spirit to look at Shen Xi in a new light.

Shen Xi wasn't a fool; he knew how difficult this matter was, yet he still proposed it without hesitation.

Clearly, he believed he could do it.

A Sword Cultivator needed this kind of sharp, unyielding spirit.

“Since that’s the case, according to our agreement, you will now be my master’s Named Disciple. I will impart to you the basic Legacy content. If you can comprehend it, I will gradually teach you the subsequent Legacy. How far you can go will depend entirely on yourself.”

With a wave of his large hand, a Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique surged into Shen Xi's mind.

“Blood Refining Realm?”

Shen Xi was stunned for a moment.

However, he quickly reacted.

Although this Cultivation Technique was only for the Blood Refining Realm and seemed a bit low-level for Shen Xi, who was already in the Half-Step Dianling Realm, it was not actually the case.

Though both were Blood Refining Realm, the requirements were completely different!

The Blood Refining Realm for ordinary Martial Artists was, simply put, the process of refining essence into Qi.

Martial Artists refine their blood Qi, converting it into vital Qi, which then nourishes their physique, enhancing physical qualities until the vital Qi merges with flesh and blood, reaching the Blood Refining and Energy Transformation Realm. Only then does this end, and they begin to step into the next Realm—the Yuánqì Realm.

However, the content of this Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique was completely different.

The Fusion of vital Qi and flesh and blood was just the beginning.

By Cultivating with this Cultivation Technique, a Martial Artist in the Blood Refining Realm could achieve a single-arm strength of one hundred thousand catties!

One must know that even in the Blood Refining and Energy Transformation Realm, the single-arm strength of a normal Martial Artist was only about two or three thousand catties.

This was a difference of dozens of times!

This left Shen Xi dumbfounded.

If the Blood Refining Realm alone could create such a huge gap, how much would subsequent Cultivation Techniques improve him?

“This is the path my master walked in his lifetime, also known as the Path of Extremes. My master Cultivated every Realm to its extreme, making cross-Realm combat as simple as eating and drinking. If you can Cultivate the Blood Refining Realm to its extreme, I will impart to you the Yuánqì Realm Cultivation Technique.”

The Sword Spirit was satisfied with Shen Xi’s shock.

His master was amazingly talented in his lifetime, and even the path he walked was unique. Let alone Shen Xi, even the Geniuses from various Domain Realms eagerly wanted to become his master’s Disciple.

Those were true favored sons of heaven, many levels higher than the so-called Geniuses of this declining Domain Realm.

Even those people yearned to walk the same Path of Extremes as his master, but all ended in failure, let alone Shen Xi.

Just a Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique could benefit Shen Xi for a lifetime.

“System, can you simulate it?”

Shen Xi communicated with the System secretly.

【Too small! The scope is too small! Host, have you forgotten what I am? I am the omnipotent System, there is nothing you can’t imagine that I can’t do. A mere Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique, simulating it is as easy as turning over one's hand, but… hehe…】

The System let out a sly merchant's laugh.

“Tell me, how much demon beast lifespan do you need?”

Shen Xi rolled his eyes speechlessly.

It was still the same old saying: the System was good in every way, except that it was a money-grubber.

【As expected of the Host, you understand me. For the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique, it consumes one thousand points of demon beast lifespan per year.】

From the demon beast lifespan consumed, one could also see the value of this Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique.

One must know that Shen Xi was currently in the Half-Step Dianling Realm, and improving his Cultivation only consumed ten thousand points of demon beast lifespan per year, while just one Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique required one thousand points of demon beast lifespan.

According to Shen Xi’s experience, the more demon beast lifespan consumed, the more precious the Cultivation Technique.

“Begin!”

【Simulation begins!】

【Year 1, you spent an entire year to fully comprehend the content of the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique.】

【Year 3, you began to Cultivate the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique.】

【Year 5, you Cultivated the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique to the 入門 Realm, your single-arm strength reached ten thousand catties!】

【Year 10, you Cultivated the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique to the Minor Achievement Realm, your single-arm strength reached thirty thousand catties!】

【Year 25, you Cultivated the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique to the Major Achievement Realm, your single-arm strength reached fifty thousand catties!】

【Year 56, you Cultivated the Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique to the Perfection Realm, your single-arm strength reached one hundred thousand catties!】

【Simulation ends, feedback begins!】

“Although it’s just a Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique, with your Aptitude, it would take at least several decades to Cultivate it to Perfection. However, I still recommend you comprehend it carefully. Even if you cannot become my master’s Personal Disciple, just one Blood Refining Realm Cultivation Technique is enough to benefit you for a lifetime. Even in the Martial Dao Five Realms, those who can fight you in the same Realm are few and far between… What the f***?!”

Although it seemed long, less than a minute had actually passed.

Outside, the Sword Spirit was still teaching Shen Xi, but the next second, he couldn't help but curse.

Shen Xi’s aura was rapidly increasing at a visible speed, and his physical strength was continuously strengthening.