CHAPTER 279: CHAPTER 257: SPIRIT SCATTERED! THE MIGHT OF TRUE MARTIAL!

However, these actions actually saved him quite a bit.

Tonight, to consolidate the newly learned Ice Power, he simultaneously practiced the Water Attribute of the Five Elements Qiankun.

Meng Chuan conveniently enrolled in the specialized Xingyi Water Attribute Fist Skill class, taught by Teacher [Duanjiangliu·Zuo Nan].

This saves him a lot of credits, which is quite comforting.

"Alright, stop thinking about other things and listen to me closely."

Meng Chuan straightened his expression and listened attentively:

"Teacher Dong, please go ahead."

Dong Yue’s voice slowly echoed in Meng Chuan’s mind:

"After your Dragon Demon mutation, why is the energy returned from absorption referred to as Essence?

It is precisely because what it feeds back is the Essence Qi from the three flowers. Your initial guess that it would enhance Spiritual Power is clearly impossible."

Meng Chuan suddenly understood, thanks to the Martial Arts Theory Class taught by Grandmaster Chen Qiushui, as well as the daily teachings of his master.

He had gained a certain understanding of these profound martial arts theories.

The three flowers of [Essence Qi Spirit], when speaking broadly:

[Essence belongs to the body, Qi represents will, and Spirit is Spiritual Power.]

Teacher Dong’s meaning is very clear, that no matter how varied the acquired Essence is.

It can only work on the body, having nothing to do with the mind.

Spiritual Power is currently his biggest shortfall, and now relying on the Dragon Demon has failed; he must return to his roots and compensate with Dragon meditation and future cultivation of Thunder techniques.

Coming back to senses, he noticed Teacher Dong Yue standing straight, saying to him:

"Come, hit me with all your strength once, and I’ll see what changes there are."

Being a Martial Arts Master, Dong Yue was observing through combat to see what bodily changes Meng Chuan had after absorbing such Essence.

"Apologies in advance, Teacher Dong."

Saying this, Meng Chuan directed the Water Qi through his kidneys, sending out a punch with no reservation.

Boom——!

He hasn’t had this kind of feeling for a long time; he felt his hand deeply trapped in leather akin to four or five layers.

Not only was the strength mostly offset, as if sinking into a mud pit, but his hand ached from the resistance.

This is the result of a Martial Arts Master skilled in Hard Skills; the punch he threw felt like a child fooling around.

"Tsk tsk, there’s a bit of force in that..."

Dong Yue rubbed his chest, reminiscing his feelings just now.

Apart from the sensation of having his skin lightly scratched, there was also a...

A feeling akin to a scoop scratching the ear, a jolt to the soul.

Dong Yue was intrigued, releasing his mental guard, allowing Meng Chuan to attack several more punches.

Moments later, he looked surprised, praising:

"Your fists seem to carry [Spiritual Attack]. Although the disparity between us makes it hard to perceive clearly, it seems likely I am correct.

The power induced by the body equally belongs to the realm of [Essence], this is one specific example of reality affecting the spirit."

Upon hearing Dong Yue’s words, Meng Chuan understood.

He did not comprehend this martial art theory, thus his body felt something just now but couldn’t determine what it was.

After his opponent’s prompt, he was able to detect.

The Essence contained in his Fist Strength could resonate through flesh, shaking the opponent’s heart and soul, triggering direct spiritual attacks.

This unique effect of "reality affecting spirit," despite being potentially weak due to current quantity,

still serves enough to distract an enemy during combat and create opportunities for victory.

After thanking Teacher Dong, Meng Chuan took his leave, not imposing further.

Walking along the road, he felt genuinely pleased.

While unable to increase his Spiritual Power, being able to harm the opponent’s spirit was satisfactory.

If Luo Qin’s imagery creature belongs to the Water Attribute,

then what he just absorbed was likely Water Essence.

Its feedback to muscles and bones strengthens the body’s ability to inflict spiritual harm.

If this effect could be stacked to a certain level, one punch would send the enemy’s soul... flying!

"Spending hundreds of thousands to first give the Dragon Demon a trial, attempting with a related Lower Rank Celestial Demon Core to test its functionality..."

To ordinary people, a Lower Rank Celestial Demon Core is still an expensive item.

But now Meng Chuan is somewhat affluent, able to afford such expenses.

The Martial Arts Association Mall happens to sell it, the [Lower Rank Water Charm Core], priced at 940,000.

Although slightly overpriced, Meng Chuan still purchased it begrudgingly.

Currently, funds are still ample, as long as no credits are consumed, everything is manageable.

...

Two days later.

"Master, take it easy!"

Meng Chuan waved goodbye to his departing master.

Luo Guanyun was heading to the city for a meeting, having delivered True Martial and Treasure Pill to him with a word of caution before leaving.

Returning to the house, the Little Creation Bone Pill was set aside for the time being, no rush.

Even though his master assured safety, Meng Chuan proceeded cautiously, avoiding immediate consumption.

He entrusted Master Lu to come over later to assist with protection.

Just right, with some free time now, he could test the new equipment that arrived.

Meng Chuan was excited, sizing up the massive black sealed box before him.

Inside it contained the True Martial of King Xiang.

A Third Grade [Fist Blade·Front Moons of the Naihe Bridge] worth over three billion.

When the top lid was lifted, Meng Chuan squinted slightly, feeling the sharp glow dazzling to the eyes.

In the box, the Fist Blade True Martial that he longed for lay quietly, like a fierce beast ready to spring.

Meng Chuan took it out to examine. As soon as he touched it, it felt cold as ice, as if he were holding a piece of frozen solid ice.

This was the characteristic of the Dark Iron produced by the Demon Nest. Once Meng Chuan got used to it, he turned it over to inspect it.

Its design was completely different from the Dragon Bone, not being a full-encase glove, but resembling the handle of a vicious weapon.

The palm had a fur pad from an unknown creature for support, with short blades on both sides of the handle, sharply protruding above the fist surface. The main blade jutted forward from the top of the fist, long and sharp.

Its entire body was black as ink, with three blade edges on each Fist Blade glinting with a cold light, forged from the sharp teeth of a Third Grade Demon Nest Master.

Once gripped, the handle wrapped around with dark red blood patterns, like a small blood-colored snake swirling in the palm.

Meng Chuan placed the other one on his other hand as well, and his arms moved around a few times, trailing afterimages like pale moonlight.

At the same time, a faint, shrill wail echoed in the air.

"Hiss..."

Meng Chuan looked solemnly at those three sharp blades, his skin instinctively tightening.

This was because they were so sharp that his body’s self-protective system started up without him realizing it.

He had a feeling in his heart.

"Truly formidable; with my level of Hard Skills, if this thing sliced my body, it would probably be like cutting through tofu..."

Meng Chuan didn’t dare to try it on his body, so he stepped out of the courtyard and swung it around aimlessly.

The blades effortlessly sliced the giant stone, with the cut surface smooth as a mirror, not even showing the limits of its sharpness.

This is the power of a Third Grade True Martial; even without True Qi to show its true form.

Solely relying on its sharpness, he wanted to find a Martial Arts Family to try it against.

Meng Chuan then performed a set of the Five Elements Fist on the spot. The Fist Stance surged with great momentum upon it, with no stagnation, instead becoming even fiercer by several degrees.

"Good!"

Lu Zhuxiao hadn’t arrived yet, so Meng Chuan simply practiced with the fists on.

No matter the Fist Skill, "Helpless Bridge Moon" could be perfectly demonstrated.

It was as if it were a part of his fist, pounding and piercing with a stunning impact.

The only regret was that it couldn’t wrap and protect both hands like the Dragon Bone, with only a wrist guard for protection.

But Meng Chuan was satisfied; once he became a Martial Arts Family, this Fist Blade could support True Qi and manipulate malign power, surpassing the Dragon Bone by an unknown margin.

The hands were not completely unprotected, with blades at the ready, aside from tricky and unusual weapons.

Ordinary blades and swords would be blocked by the blade edges, posing no significant problem.

Meng Chuan was enjoying himself when he heard someone knocking on the courtyard door, stirring his heart.

"It should be Master Lu coming."

After opening the door, Lu Zhuxiao saw what Meng Chuan was holding and came in to give some guidance on how to use the Fist Blade.

With his testimony supporting it, Meng Chuan easily and proficiently mastered it.

Seeing Meng Chuan’s excited look, Lu Zhuxiao was filled with emotion.

That is the benefit of having a powerful personal master; he was a second-limit Martial Arts giant, yet still using a First Grade spear True Martial.

In the future, when Meng Chuan becomes a Martial Arts Family and masters the art of attaching True Qi, even in weapon clashes, he will have the upper hand.

After calming down, Lu Zhuxiao guided him:

"True Martial is what an ordinary Martial Artist dreams of, and even more so a loyal confidant to a Martial Arts Family.

Regular maintenance and constant communication with it through your Heart Spirit will make it even more powerful, never failing you."

"Understood."

Meng Chuan nodded in acceptance, looking down, he felt satisfaction watching the ferocity in his hands with fondness.

At this moment, in his heart, the status of the Dragon Bone dropped by 1, and the status of the Dragon Demon dropped by 1...

With Master Lu here, it’s time to handle some serious business.

Meng Chuan returned to his room and took out a white pill that was lustrous and jade-like.

It emitted a faint fishy smell, similar to the hand that had just finished fishing.

"A Treasure Pill obtained from the Supernova competition?"

Although Lu Zhuxiao had never used such a treasure, he had some knowledge of it.

He could feel with his Martial Arts Family’s awareness that this white pill faintly emitted an extremely terrifying Celestial Demon vibe.

In front of his eyes appeared a skeletal claw, cold as ice, surrounded by a deathly aura: a Great Bone Demon.

It clawed toward him, its violent momentum clashing with martial spirit.

Lu Zhuxiao groaned, quickly turning his head away to avoid looking at it.

In life, it must have been an extremely terrifying existence of the Title Celestial Demon level!

Meng Chuan saw the cold sweat forming on Lu Zhuxiao’s forehead, holding the white pill with confusion.

"What’s wrong, Master Lu..."

"Oh... nothing, I just attempted to resist the remaining True Spirit inside it with my martial will."

Lu Zhuxiao still felt a lingering fear, unable to calm down for a long time.

Seeing his condition, although Master Luo had advised him to swallow it boldly, Meng Chuan was a little scared inside.

He wondered if as a Martial Artist, he could handle it...

Lu Zhuxiao noticed and guessed Meng Chuan’s thoughts, explaining:

"Its medicinal properties are fierce due to the remaining True Spirit of the Celestial Demon. But, after being blended with various precious materials, it is mild in nature. You can take it without worry.

It’s using the Bone Demon’s properties to burst through blockages in your tendons and bones."

Meng Chuan nodded; he understood now.

A pill that could improve the root of his bones naturally had more potent effects, the better.

Then, he thoughtfully asked:

"Master Lu, if I don’t fully digest it, will there be remaining Celestial Demon power deposited within me?"

Meng Chuan was a bit concerned about his body becoming unclean in the future...

"This type of pill won’t cause that; the remaining True Spirit inside solely belongs to the Celestial Demon power. This energy will only assist you in breaking through the limits of your bone structure.

Unless you already possess a top-grade bone structure, with very few blockages in your body. The remaining True Spirit having nowhere to go would then only be deposited within you."