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Chapter 47 Transformation and Takeoff: Heaven-Defying Methods

moment.

A mysterious and vast power flowed into his body.

Countless memories of his experience in cultivating the "Absorption Technique" flooded in, completely shocking Li Xiuyuan.

As Li Xiuyuan gradually came to understand and integrate the techniques, he truly realized the terrifying nature of this "Absorption Technique".

The reason this technique is so terrifying is that, under the max-level "Absorption Technique," Li Xiuyuan's body is currently being transformed by the mysterious power injected into his body by the max-level system.

Within his dantian, the internal energy that Li Xiuyuan had initially perceived as vast and powerful transformed into a trickle flowing through the boundless sea of ​​qi as the dantian rapidly expanded.

Having already mastered the "Absorption Technique" and the "Yi Jin Jing" through previous practice, his meridians, which were already expanding in depth, expanded several times over at this moment.

In an instant, Li Xiuyuan felt as if he had transformed from an infant into a towering man several meters tall in the blink of an eye.

Not only that, with the transformation of his body, Li Xiuyuan could also feel that his mental power was being tempered, cleansed and polished by this mysterious power, and now the range of his mental perception was much larger than before.

This was only a change in his physical body and spirit. More importantly, the max-level "Absorption Technique" allowed Li Xiuyuan to instantly integrate and gain a lot of martial arts cultivation experience and knowledge that he did not know before.

It was as if he had instantly transformed into an unparalleled expert who had cultivated the "Absorption Technique" for several years.

As Li Xiuyuan slowly opened his eyes, he understood why this "Absorption Technique" was so powerful and coveted by so many people.

That's because once you master this technique, you can absorb other people's internal energy and true qi for your own use.

The difference might not be significant in terms of internal energy; once absorbed, it is completely converted into one's own.

However, true qi has its own attributes, especially true qi that has been cultivated and condensed through certain special techniques.

For example, when you inhale different kinds of energies like Frost Qi or Crimson Fire Qi, the beginner's "Absorption Technique" cannot fully integrate them into your own body.

In other words, the true power of the "Absorption Technique" begins when one cultivates true qi.

After all, by fusing with endless elemental true energy, one's cultivation will inevitably advance by leaps and bounds, like a rocket.

More importantly, after reaching the maximum level of the "Absorption Technique," Li Xiuyuan could clearly sense that after the transformation of his physical body and spirit, the power required to break through his current martial arts realm was far beyond that of ordinary people.

This can be seen from the fact that his Qi Sea and meridians have expanded several times over at this moment!

As for the true power of the Absorption Technique, the methods that Li Xiuyuan, a seventh-rank cultivator, can currently utilize are actually extremely limited!

Just like what we absorb nowadays is internal energy, which doesn't have attribute distinctions like true qi. Internal energy is all pretty much the same and can be absorbed at will.

Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but think of what the monk Suixin had told him about Shangguan Fuyuan, the man from the Shangguan family who was nominally his "grandfather".

It was because he had practiced a censored version of the "Absorption Technique" back then. After entering the basics, he absorbed the true energy of many people, but because he could not integrate and absorb different kinds of true energy, he had to go into seclusion to suppress and refine those different kinds of true energy for many years.

It is precisely for this reason that he is determined to obtain the complete version of the "Absorption Technique" within him!

After all, the true "Absorption Technique" can absorb not only the opponent's internal energy and true qi.

It can also absorb the cultivation techniques practiced by its opponents. Of course, this absorption includes the cultivation insights and experience of the opponent's cultivation techniques, or a certain powerful true energy that is specially cultivated, which can be freely converted into its own use.

Of course, this can only be achieved by cultivating this technique to its maximum level.

Just like Li Xiuyuan today!

No wonder the monk Suixin said that this technique is extremely difficult to cultivate, and even getting started is difficult.

This technique has extremely high requirements for talent and physical strength. Furthermore, to master the Absorption Technique, especially to get started, one needs to be familiar with many martial arts techniques.

It especially needs a profound mental cultivation method as support, such as the Yi Jin Jing.

Then comes the test of physical strength and the accumulation of cultivation talent.

More importantly, even if one has barely grasped the basics of the "Absorption Technique," when using it, one will absorb other people's internal energy and true qi, as well as some of their cultivation techniques.

If it's just internal energy, it might not be very noticeable.

However, once true qi is cultivated, there are many accompanying cultivation techniques. Once absorbed, these techniques will place an incredibly heavy burden on the body.

If it cannot be absorbed, refined, and integrated in time, it will become "poison," tormenting you constantly.

After all, the "Absorption Technique" does not require arduous cultivation to obtain powerful strength. It relies on forcibly plundering the cultivation results of others. Therefore, the corresponding evil energy, resentment, and negative thoughts are also absorbed and permeate the mind, easily breeding inner demons and turning one into a demon.

And it is precisely because of these characteristics of the "Absorption Technique" that its initial cultivation is extremely difficult, so few people can even get started, let alone truly master it.

The result of forced cultivation is that almost all of them end up becoming demons who are neither human nor ghost.

After all, if the body cannot contain and support the convergence of various forces, it will explode and die.

Therefore, a solution must be found, which requires cultivating other auxiliary evil techniques, since the "Absorption Technique" is essentially a technique that can quickly improve one's realm and enhance one's strength.

This is the opposite of the orthodox path of cultivation, which is steady and methodical, taking one step at a time. Therefore, the martial arts methods used to help resolve the many problems and harms brought about by this technique are all evil and quick-fix techniques.

It was precisely because of this that the Shangguan family went to such lengths, almost to the point of madness and obsession, to hunt down their mother, Shangguan Xiuhong, more than a decade ago.

The moment he appeared, countless people flocked to him.

They all came for this martial art!

Even so, it was only because of the terrifying and heaven-defying nature of the "Absorption Technique" that it didn't truly spread in the beginning.

After all, judging from the monk Suixin's account, after his mother Shangguan Xiuhong obtained this technique, she only studied and practiced it with a few others before returning directly to Yunzhou.

What followed was a series of events that occurred at the Shangguan family's residence in Yunzhou City.

Therefore, not many people actually know about this technique.

After all, if the full extent of such a heaven-defying technique were to become known to everyone in the martial arts world, Yunzhou City would likely see a number of grandmasters and great grandmasters!

After Li Xiuyuan entered the system to learn the "Absorption Technique," he also absorbed the power of many people, and similarly, some vague marks and other emotions appeared on his face.

At the time, Li Xiuyuan didn't think too much about it and only used the internal energy he absorbed.

Looking back now, I can't help but feel a sense of relief.

But Li Xiuyuan knew that all of this was because the max-level cultivation system had helped him completely avoid all the negative aspects.

After all, his path of cultivation is different from everyone else's; it is absolutely unique in this world.

That is precisely why I was able to quickly master the "Absorption Technique" and reach the maximum level!

However, Li Xiuyuan also knew that although this technique was extraordinary, it could absorb the internal energy of others as well as the martial arts experience and insights gained through arduous cultivation.

However, the "Absorption Technique" also has some limitations. For example, Li Xiuyuan is currently unable to absorb the true qi and cultivation experience of martial artists who have cultivated true qi.

Similarly, the "Absorption Technique" cannot absorb certain very special techniques, as well as those of masters who have cultivated powerful protective techniques and those with extremely rare special physiques.

However, Li Xiuyuan has not yet encountered this yet!

Take a deep breath and stop thinking about these things. Now that he has reached the maximum level of this heaven-defying technique, the next step is to use it to quickly become stronger.

Li Xiuyuan slowly stood up.

Immediately, he couldn't help but tremble slightly and feel a wave of dizziness.

The dantian, meridians, physical body, and spirit have all undergone infusion and transformation through the max-level "Absorption Technique".

At this moment, Li Xiuyuan was like a starving person who hadn't eaten for several days, the kind who could eat several cows in one bite.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly appeared not far away.

Even when Li Xiuyuan looked up, he could see the firelight.

"There's someone here..."

Several city guards dressed in uniform cloud-patterned uniforms and carrying long swords at their waists quickly surrounded Li Xiuyuan with torches in hand.

"Yes... Li Xiuyuan, haha... brothers, we're going to be rich this time!"

"Move it! Capture this brat and take him back to the City Lord's mansion. The City Lord will surely reward us handsomely!"

Without hesitation, these city guards didn't even give a signal; their faces were filled with excitement at the prospect of receiving countless benefits.

Each of them drew their swords and attacked Li Xiuyuan.

Li Xiuyuan, who was standing there at that moment, couldn't help but find the people in front of him amusing.

It's true what they say, when you're feeling sleepy, someone brings you a pillow.

Just as his meridians and dantian had been expanded, he needed a lot of internal energy to fill them.

More importantly, the Absorption Technique has just reached its maximum level, so these people have arrived at the perfect time!

He watched as the city guards who had surrounded him charged toward him.

Li Xiuyuan simply raised his hand and grabbed at the air.

Suddenly, a hurricane swept through the entire alley.

"Ah...this is..."

"My internal energy!"

"Run!"

"Send a signal, or we're all going to die here!"

"Damn it... what kind of evil technique is this, ah..."

At this moment, Li Xiuyuan stood there, facing the city guards of Yunzhou City, and he showed no mercy whatsoever.

With the "Absorption Technique" at max level, the remote absorption technique, though being used for the first time, was executed with ease and skill.

After a few breaths, the entire squad of city guards collapsed to the ground, their fates unknown.

Li Xiuyuan, standing amidst the haphazardly arranged city guards, felt refreshed and invigorated.

Feeling the pure internal energy flowing through his meridians, his dantian was still not full.

But it's no longer like before, where there was only a trickle of water flowing freely across the vast expanse.

Looking at the city guards lying haphazardly on the ground.

He didn't care at all whether these people were dead or alive; he didn't even consider them a concern!

I couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, mixed feelings).

This "Absorption Technique" is truly heaven-defying; in just a few breaths, it absorbed all the internal energy of this entire squad of city guards.

Not only that, Li Xiuyuan could also sense the sword techniques and experience these people had cultivated. Although these were insignificant to Li Xiuyuan, they were better than nothing.

He reached out and grabbed it.

Immediately, a drawn sword flew from the ground into Li Xiuyuan's hand.

swoosh...

With a few casual swings, it was as if he had practiced swordsmanship for several years, forming a unique and skillful technique.

Although it was just a very simple understanding of swordsmanship, it still shocked Li Xiuyuan.

"As expected, the sheer power of this Absorption Technique is beyond my wildest imagination!"

Although upon careful perception, Li Xiuyuan could roughly determine that only a small portion of the internal energy he had truly absorbed and integrated into his body for his own use was actually his own.

In this kind of absorption without contact with the air, a lot is wasted, with only a quarter or even a fifth actually being absorbed.

However, Li Xiuyuan found this method of absorbing internal energy directly without contact very useful.

Losses don't matter; we can just absorb a few more.

As for gaining insights into the cultivation techniques they practice, they probably only achieve one-tenth or even less.

But Li Xiuyuan didn't care.

The Absorption Technique was originally a predatory shortcut to cultivation, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it an evil technique.

Naturally, one cannot completely convert the absorbed techniques and internal energy into one's own power without any waste.

However, when the numbers are piled up, it becomes quite terrifying!

Li Xiuyuan fully understood this point after reaching the maximum level of the "Absorption Technique".

After all, this technique is already so terrifying. If it could also make one use all of the opponent's power, it would be too heaven-defying.

At this moment, Li Xiuyuan felt a change in his body in an instant, and suddenly felt an urge to rush out and drain every martial artist he encountered.

Sure enough, desires also rapidly amplified with the increased power brought by the maxed-out Absorption Technique.

This may be the real drawback of the "Absorption Technique," a heaven-defying skill.

If this can't be controlled, it could really turn into a demon.

However, at present, he is only at the seventh rank, and what he is absorbing is only internal energy, so there will be no problem at all. This desire to become stronger quickly is normal.

As for controlling the use of the "Absorption Technique" and resolving the problem of inner demons, let's talk about that when I become a grandmaster!

Low-level martial artists don't even have the right to develop inner demons.

Moreover, with the system's help, I have the full version of the "Absorption Technique" at max level, which is incomparable to any other abridged version.

In other words, he has not yet cultivated true qi. As his martial arts realm improves, Li Xiuyuan knows that the power that his maxed-out "Absorption Technique" can unleash will only become more terrifying and powerful.

Unconsciously, Li Xiuyuan's eyes were filled with hope, and his heart was filled with excitement.

"Li Xiuyuan, you stop right there! We finally caught you!"

Just as Li Xiuyuan took a step out, preparing to rush out of the alley and return to the Shangguan family to continue causing trouble.

A burly, middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes was already standing not far away.

As he spoke, he stepped in front of Li Xiuyuan and blocked his way.

As soon as the middle-aged man stood still, he spotted the city guards lying haphazardly not far from Li Xiuyuan.

"You little bastard, you really are audacious! You even dared to kill people from the City Lord's Mansion. You truly have no respect for death!"

Li Xiuyuan frowned slightly as he looked at the person in front of him, for he couldn't recall who it was.

"I advise you not to put up a futile resistance, come back to the Shangguan family with me!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan finally remembered something.

This is an elder of the Shangguan family with a cultivation level of seventh rank, ranked relatively low.

Just as the Shangguan family elder was speaking, a group of more than a dozen people flew over quickly from not far away. They were all guards of the Shangguan family, one of whom was an eighth-rank official and the rest were ninth-rank officials.

"Surround it!"

"Li Xiuyuan, I have already notified the other elders. This time I'll see how you escape..."

As the elder from the Shangguan family spoke, he took a step forward and reached out to grab Li Xiuyuan.

It's obvious that he's very confident in his abilities.

But just as he was about to grab Li Xiuyuan's arm, Li Xiuyuan glanced at the group of more than a dozen people in front of him and sneered.

With a swift movement of his feet and a leap, he landed and grabbed at the Shangguan family guards who had surrounded him.

Suddenly.

In this somewhat secluded and crowded alley, the night wind howled.

The first to be hit was the Shangguan family elder, who was stepped on from behind by Li Xiuyuan and fell to the ground.

He was about to struggle and get up when he found that his internal energy was rapidly draining away, his limbs were weak, and his head was spinning.

Let alone resist, they couldn't even stand up; they could only be trampled underfoot by Li Xiuyuan.

"Damn it... Could this be the heaven-defying divine skill that the old patriarch cultivated? Damn it, could Li Xiuyuan have also mastered it?"

Although the "Absorption Technique" was considered a secret within the Shangguan family, the elders knew some of it.

When he sensed his internal energy being instantly drained, he knew it must be this technique.

Just as he was about to shout and order the guards around him to attack Li Xiuyuan so that he could break free,

To their astonishment, they saw guards struggling and groaning in pain on the ground, some of them completely motionless.

"you……"

After sensing that the expanded dantian and meridians in his body had been filled by nearly half.

Li Xiuyuan was very satisfied.

Just then, the Shangguan family elder, who was being trampled underfoot, was about to speak.

But Li Xiuyuan didn't give him any chance and suddenly stomped down.

"Thud..."

His neck and entire head were instantly crushed like a watermelon by a single stomp.

Sensing the flames shooting into the sky and the commotion of voices not far away, Li Xiuyuan immediately turned around and disappeared in a streak of light.

Just as Li Xiuyuan's figure disappeared, the two figures paused slightly.

The two looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

"Li Xiuyuan can kill even a seventh-rank elder so easily. It seems that he has mastered that divine skill that can absorb the opponent's power."

We must capture him as soon as possible, otherwise if he continues to cultivate like this, forget about avenging the Li family; even I might not be able to suppress him!"

Seeing the corpse with its head crushed, the old woman in the gray-white robe said with a solemn expression.

The aloof woman standing to the side had her brows furrowed and her eyes were icy cold.

Immediately afterward, the two of them didn't linger. Their figures suddenly transformed into streaks of white light, and they quickly flew after the direction where Li Xiuyuan had disappeared!