ATPnovel Chapter 4, First Time
Chapter 4, First Time
As the evil fire magic power flowed back, the true essence in the dantian expanded suddenly, like a spark that had been ignited.
The interior was dark and thick as ink, while the outer layer shimmered with a faint dark red glow.
At the same time, the beads, representing water and fire, fell and transformed into a line of text.
【The Infernal Flame Burning Heart Technique: 1/200 (Beginner)】
"It's finally done!"
Du Jianyuan's face lit up with joy, and he felt much more at ease.
Only when his own cultivation level is stronger will he feel that his life belongs to himself.
Then, Du Jianyuan opened his right palm, and a wisp of crimson-black flame slowly emerged. He couldn't help but say:
"What a vicious flame!"
The fire was not intense; instead, it exuded a chilling cold that seeped into the bones, like a burning piece of ice.
Although Du Jianyuan had read the description in the cultivation method, he only realized how terrifying this fire was after he actually cultivated this evil fire.
Unlike malevolent energy, which penetrates, erodes, and undermines the foundation, it burns obsessively, relentlessly until it is completely destroyed.
In other words, once a cultivator comes into contact with this fire, their physical body will remain, but their internal organs, bones, true essence, and magical power will be continuously burned until they are completely destroyed.
"This is the principle of burning things without burning their form."
"With advanced cultivation, this fire can even scorch the soul and erode lifespan... No wonder it's a technique created by the founder of the Fiend Control Sect, it's vicious and ruthless enough, and it's fit for my use!"
Du Jianyuan, however, did not become too complacent.
After all, this is only the first chapter of the technique. It is unknown what price one will have to pay to obtain the complete "Burning Heart of Fiery Evil Technique".
"Moreover, I need to reach the mid-stage of Qi Refining, which will require the corresponding Qi Gathering Method... I'll probably get extorted from you then."
Only by obtaining a complete essence of heaven and earth and consuming it, thereby transforming one's magical power, can one hope to break through the Crimson Palace and Golden Gate and enter the fourth level of Qi Refining.
Du Jianyuan couldn't help but complain in his heart that for a lowly servant to obtain something in this wretched place, hard work alone was not enough; sometimes, one had to risk their life.
He stared at the crimson flame in his palm, recalling the senior who had once explained Taoist magic to the steward in the talisman room.
The other party said that there are two types of spiritual energy in heaven and earth suitable for cultivating the "Fire of Annihilation Technique".
One is the [Earthly Fiend Yin Fire], which, once ingested, will make one's magical power even more yin and cold, corrosive to the bone, and is an extremely cold fire.
The second is [Heavenly Thunder Embers], which is the original spiritual energy of the evil fire. The conditions for its collection are extremely harsh. After being ingested, it can cause the flames to alternate between hot and cold, and to change between yin and yang.
"It seems that the manager broke through by consuming the [Heavenly Thunder Embers]... There should be a place in the sect where this spiritual energy of heaven and earth can be collected."
"The Qi Gathering Method probably isn't cheap either; I'll need to find a way to get more spirit stones..."
Du Jianyuan slowly dissipated the flames on his hands and carefully experienced the changes after the breakthrough.
With his physique already strong, his five senses have also been enhanced.
The sound of wind and snow outside was clearly audible, and one could even hear a light footstep slowly approaching.
Wait... footsteps?
Du Jianyuan was startled and his nerves immediately tensed up, his eyes filled with vigilance.
His house was in an extremely remote location; the nearest neighbor was more than twenty steps away.
Moreover, it was already close to 9 PM.
At this time of day, his new colleague next door is usually doing odd jobs to earn money and would never come back, much less visit him.
"They must be here to rob and kill!"
Du Jianyuan's eyes were icy cold. If he didn't possess extraordinary wisdom and unparalleled talent, he would be in a state of seclusion with his five senses extremely low right now...
A single misstep could really get someone killed!
"I must have been watched in the miscellaneous affairs hall yesterday..."
"Although Brother Falcon only gave me a cultivation technique, given his position as the head of the alchemy workshop, others will definitely think he also gave me other resources."
"Seeing that I didn't go to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to collect tasks again tonight, they guessed I must be in seclusion cultivating... and they're planning to take this opportunity to kill and rob."
Du Jianyuan quickly calmed down, slowly restrained his aura, and his breathing became steady and normal.
He then quietly leaped onto the roof, lurking in the darkness, and channeled his magic power. Wisps of crimson-black mist seeped from his palms into his fingertips, ready to be unleashed.
"If the newcomer's cultivation level is higher than mine, then I'll have no choice but to try my best to escape..."
The footsteps outside were light and cautious.
Before long, it quietly stopped in front of the door.
A wire silently slipped through the crack in the door, and with a gentle flick, it opened the bolt.
The next moment, a dark figure rushed in and, without saying a word, threw the talisman in his hand!
The talisman was activated by magic power, and with a flash of blue light, it transformed into a vine.
Where are they?!
The shadowy figure paused, wondering why the bed was empty.
Just as he realized something was wrong, a chilling wind blew by, bringing snow and closing the wooden door.
The crimson flames fell in response, piercing the black shadow's skull like icicles.
The dark figure trembled violently and was momentarily unable to move.
He finally saw the pair of cold, merciless eyes on the rooftop, staring straight at him.
"Second level of Qi Refining?!"
The shadowy figure looked horrified.
Only one day has passed... less than a day of cultivation time, and the other party has already successfully cultivated the technique and broken through?
What terrifying talent!
Soon, the extremely vicious evil fire spread throughout his body, burning away his magical power and making him give up the idea of using talismans again.
The moment his body regained its mobility, he knelt down without hesitation and kowtowed desperately, saying:
"My lord... have mercy, have mercy!"
He only had the first level of Qi Refining cultivation, and he was powerless against a second level Qi Refining cultivator who had mastered the righteous path. He could only keep begging.
"My lord, it's all my fault. I was greedy, I was blinded by evil... Please, spare my worthless life. From now on, I'm willing to serve you like a slave to atone for my sins..."
His eyes were gradually burned through by the evil fire, and even his bones felt like they were being gnawed by thousands of insects. The pain was so intense that he almost fainted, but he still dared not stop and desperately kowtowed, begging for a sliver of life.
Du Jianyuan simply looked at him quietly and asked:
"Was it you who harbored evil intentions in the miscellaneous affairs hall yesterday?"
"……yes."
Upon hearing this word, Du Jianyuan flicked out a burst of malevolent fire, accelerating the burning process, and thought to himself:
"It seems he's not the only one harboring thoughts of murdering me for my money..."
Making a living in this desolate place truly requires treading carefully with every step, as if walking on thin ice.
They were worried about their home being ransacked, and also afraid that one day they would inexplicably lose their lives.
"Uh...ha..."
The man finally collapsed to the ground, powerless. Knowing he had no hope of survival, he stared at the gaping holes in his eyes, scorched by the evil fire, and roared through gritted teeth:
"Du Jianyuan! You won't live much longer either!"
"You think... An Mingjun is genuinely trying to help you?!"
"He's nothing but Yin Lang's dog! He only became the head of the alchemy workshop because of Yin Lang's favor... To secure this position, he has to find a few people for Yin Lang to cultivate the Fiend Fire, refine them into Yin Embryos, and gather their spiritual energy..."
His voice grew softer and softer, yet it was filled with sympathy and sarcasm. Finally, he coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood and stopped struggling.
"Yin Lang... is the head servant from Tsurufusa."
Du Jianyuan stared coldly at the other person who was dead, when suddenly his ears started ringing and his stomach churned, and he almost lost his balance.
This was his first time killing someone, and he was feeling somewhat unwell.
"Bang!"
Du Jianyuan stomped on the head that was staring intently at him, crushing it in the process. Only then did the chill run down his spine, and he laughed, panting heavily.
"You bastard... even in death you have to disgust me."