Now, Li Chengfeng had finally emerged from his seclusion, looking radiant and full of vigor. He excitedly told Ding Wuyan, "Senior Uncle, I have finally mastered this secret art and made it more suitable for my cultivation.
I have also come up with many ways to avoid wasting lifespan. Of course, there are still many shortcomings, and I hope Senior Uncle can provide guidance."
Saying that, he handed the jade scroll to Ding Wuyan.
Ding Wuyan took the secret manual, a hint of disdain on his face, feeling that some of Li Chengfeng's ideas might be somewhat naive.
He had already considered how to circumvent the aftereffects of the Frenzied Demon Battle Art, something he had pondered for hundreds of years.
However, as he began to read the jade scroll, his expression gradually became solemn, his face turning exceptionally colorful, as if smoke was about to rise from the top of his head.
It turned out that the jade scroll recorded things in great detail, with thousands of ways to avoid the drawbacks of this technique alone, each suitable for Ding Wuyan.
Some of them he had thought of, while others he had never considered, which suddenly enlightened him, as if he had been awakened by a sudden enlightenment.
Ding Wuyan never dreamed that a disciple at the third level of Qi Refining would have such profound insights into cultivation techniques and secret arts.
Although he had tried some of the insights, he felt that the effects were minimal, but the fact that the other party could think of such a state was already commendable, filling his heart with mixed feelings.
He felt quite regretful that he had not taken Li Xu as a disciple in the first place, and at this moment, he said eagerly, "Li Xu, you must cultivate diligently, and I will go and study the authenticity of your ideas.
Although there are still some shortcomings in some places, I will point out your unique insights. You have described things in great detail, and I will carefully scrutinize them one by one."
After saying that, he decisively cut off all contact with the outside world, entered the secret room, activated the protective array, and began to deduce on his own based on Li Chengfeng's insights.
During his cultivation, he became increasingly shocked, feeling that Li Xu's talent was truly extraordinary.
Although his talent was not as good as Mu Xi's, his understanding and comprehension of cultivation techniques far surpassed everyone else. The Gale Cloud Sect had truly found a treasure this time.
He couldn't help but think of his junior sister's cultivation bottleneck. If she could get guidance from Li Xu, would she be able to break through the shackles and advance?
Thinking of this, he calmed his mind and decided to cultivate on his own for a month first, and if he gained any insights, he would share them with his junior sister.
So, he adjusted his cultivation path according to Li Chengfeng's secret method, carefully deducing and looking for the drawbacks, striving to find a cultivation method that suited him.
Li Xu's guidance, although only ideas, still required him to explore the true cultivation on his own.
The deeper he cultivated, the more amazed he was at Li Xu's extraordinary talent.
Li Chengfeng was also quite surprised by this, but then he understood that this Senior Uncle must have been stuck at this stage for too long, so he chose to cultivate his insights.
Since that was the case, he focused even more on his own cultivation, secluding himself until he broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining.
He knew that his junior sister was about to advance, and he also needed to advance to the fourth level of Qi Refining.
So, he used the Dust of Time to slightly adjust his aura and smoothly entered the fourth level of Qi Refining.
Next, he began to cultivate the Demon Sealing Battle Art, which seemed tailor-made for him, making cultivation easy.
During his cultivation, a shocking side effect gradually emerged.
But now, only he could control this idea. He resolutely activated the Frenzied Demon Battle Art, and his strength instantly increased greatly, unleashing a fierce battle of fist techniques and martial arts against demonic techniques in the secret room.
The Yin-Yang Heavenly Gang Palm in his hand flew, which was a demonic technique and the pinnacle of body refining, cultivated by him to the mental realm.
Combined with the Frenzied Demon Battle Art, the two complemented each other, making up for each other's shortcomings.
However, the use of the Frenzied Demon Battle Art was not easy. A complete set of Demon Sealing Battle Art required two hours of continuous use, consuming a great deal of physical strength.
When he finished, a strong sense of fatigue surged like a tide, even accompanied by the aura of aging. He was shocked to find that only two hours of cultivation had cost him ten years of lifespan. Visible vitality gradually dissipated from his body.
Faced with this consumption, he reacted quickly. He immediately began to refine this power, introducing it into the Hellish Sword Qi.
He knew that consuming lifespan was tantamount to walking towards death. Although this power was strong, the price was extremely terrifying.
Therefore, he wanted to use this power to nourish the Hellish Sword Qi, making it even stronger.
With the refinement of power, his Hellish Sword Qi underwent new changes. In the original pure black sword qi, there was a hazy power, as if it contained endless life and vitality.
As long as he moved his mind, this sword qi could be used and displayed at will. However, he also understood that to truly master this power, he would need to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage to cultivate the more profound Sword Dao of Life and Death.
Li Chengfeng now had plenty of time, but he could not directly advance to the Foundation Establishment stage and needed to hide his whereabouts for a few months.
Therefore, he decided to fully cultivate the Frenzied Demon Battle Art to observe its promoting effect on the advancement of martial arts.
After nearly three or four months of rest, he recovered to his peak state and began to cultivate the Frenzied Demon Battle Art again.
This time, he used the "Withering Glory Sky-Reaching Technique" to assist in his cultivation.
He found that the space in the cave could no longer meet his combat needs, so he came to a canyon outside the mountain.
Here, the strange rocks were rugged, and the strange wind howled, providing an excellent environment for his cultivation.
In the canyon, Li Chengfeng cultivated continuously for two hours and once again felt exhausted.
However, he did not give up, but introduced the side effect generated during the cultivation process—the power to deprive lifespan—into the sword qi. In this way, his sword qi grew again, making him overjoyed.
As time passed, Li Chengfeng cultivated tirelessly. As long as his physical strength recovered, he would immediately devote himself to cultivation.
He found that his Hellish Sword Qi was getting stronger and stronger, growing at a rate visible to the naked eye.
What surprised him even more was that this power could be mutually transformed through the Hollow Sky Sword Art, transforming from the power of death into the power of life, which further enhanced his power.
The Frenzied Demon Battle Art was indeed good. Although it did not directly improve his realm, it greatly improved his strength, allowing his muscles, bones, and martial arts to be tempered and consolidated again.
Just like that, a month passed, and the Demon Sealing Battle Art had been completely integrated into his battle.
During the cultivation process, Li Chengfeng had another new discovery: the Frenzied Demon Battle Art could not only collect side effects for combat, but also amplify his own power.
If used on the enemy, it could amplify the enemy's injuries or a certain drawback. He began to try to apply this idea to actual combat. Although it was very difficult to implement, he believed that as long as he reached the Foundation Establishment stage, this ability could be fully demonstrated.
During the cultivation process, the little junior sister had also come several times, but Li Chengfeng pretended to be in closed-door cultivation and did not meet her.
Just like that, seven months passed in a flash. Li Chengfeng showed his realm at the peak of the tenth level of Qi Refining, and the little junior sister Mu Xi also made significant progress, and the two can be said to be advancing side by side.
On this day, the wind was sunny and the sun was bright, and Li Chengfeng was immersed in the study of formations, trying to integrate the Dao of Single into his own ideas to prepare for future escape.
He knew that he was not yet a great cultivator and could not have the final say, so he was always prepared for danger in times of peace, thinking about how to get rid of the current predicament.
