What is an immortal?

Chapter 424 The Mystery Overseas


Yuan Ming was naturally unaware of the little tricks within the Artifact Spirit's mind and continued to operate the secret technique, swiftly refining the runes at the four corners of the Shura Blood Devouring Map.

Though these four runes couldn't form a rune formation, their effects were interconnected, used to control the changing size of the Shura Blood Devouring Map and the function of spatial displacement.

He continued to channel his mana, spreading it deep into the Shura Blood Devouring Map, and soon encountered more runes, this time eight of them.

Yuan Ming followed the same method, continuing to refine with the secret technique, and quickly refined these eight runes as well.

These eight runes formed a rune formation that was used to control the Artifact Spirit, the Blood-colored Skull, the red-clothed woman, and others.

As soon as the eight runes were completely refined, the Shura Blood Devouring Map suddenly erupted with intense blood light, and a blood-colored Jade Scroll shot out from within.

Yuan Ming reached out to catch it and his Divine Sense entered it, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Recorded within the Jade Scroll was the very Body Cultivation Method mentioned by the Shura Master, named "Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill."

According to the Classics, this was a method created by an ancient Body Cultivation expert who, by chance, observed a massive elephant capable of reaching the heavens, studied it for a hundred years, and combined with his own understanding of Body Cultivation.

The Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill had five layers, corresponding to the realms of Copper Skin Body, Iron Bone Body, Innate Body, Tongqiao Body, and Body of Wanxiang.

Yuan Ming had never obtained any other Body Cultivation Methods, but he had discussed Body Cultivation information with Vajra on normal days and had also discussed Body Cultivation with other Core Formation Stage cultivators in Spirit Wind City, so he was able to see the power of the Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill.

Ordinary Body Cultivation Methods, when reaching the realm of copper skin, could only have the strength of one ox, but upon reaching the first layer of the Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill, one could possess the strength of an elephant.

The second layer was ten elephants, the third layer was a hundred elephants, the fourth layer was a thousand elephants, and reaching the fifth layer, one could truly possess the power of Wanxiang.

The Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill was different from the Body Cultivation Method practiced by Vajra; it did not absorb nature's spiritual energy for cultivation but directly absorbed Qi-Blood Power to strengthen muscles and bones, somewhat similar to Hua Zhi's abilities.

The stronger the strength of the absorbed target, the greater the help to the Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill; as long as there was sufficient Qi-Blood Power supplied, the skill could progress rapidly.

Seeing this, Yuan Ming's heart pounded excitedly.

The power of the Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill, as well as the speed of its cultivation, far exceeded his expectations, and he almost doubted whether such a body cultivation technique, which could be described as defying the heavens, wasn't just fabricated by others.

But considering the corpse of the Shura Master beside him, as well as the previous instructions from the Shura Master, it seemed unlikely to be fake.

Attached to the back of the Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill were many cultivation experiences, which should have been left by the Shura Master and other predecessors who had practiced it before.

After a moment of silence, Yuan Ming put away the blood-colored Jade Scroll, attempting to continue probing the interior of the Shura Blood Devouring Map; however, no matter how he tried, he could not advance any further.

"It seems my cultivation is not enough," Yuan Ming sighed quietly and stopped casting.

"Master!" The Blood-colored Skull and the red-clothed woman knelt down before Yuan Ming.

The Artifact Spirit also showed itself as a Blood Shadow, bowing towards Yuan Ming, utterly abandoning any thoughts of betrayal.

"There is no need for such courtesy; although you are now under my control, in life you were both Nascent Soul experts. I will not treat you as mere slaves; in the future, we shall communicate as peers," Yuan Ming waved his hand, and a force of restriction lifted up the Blood-colored Skull and the red-clothed woman.

The three of them were greatly surprised upon hearing this, but felt somewhat better.

"You have been in the Shura Blood Devouring Map for a long time, you should be very familiar with its capabilities, right?" Yuan Ming said.

He had refined the prohibitions of the Shura Blood Devouring Map and had a certain understanding of the treasure's capabilities, but naturally, it was not as detailed as the knowledge of the Artifact Spirit and the figures of the Blood-colored Skull and the red-clothed woman.

The three Artifact Spirits did not hold back anymore and shared all they knew.

The Shura Blood Devouring Map was capable of draining others' blood and then refining their bodies into skeleton-shaped Blood Slaves.

The Blood Slaves could maintain their combat strength and many abilities from before death, and even if their bodies were shattered, as long as they could return to the Shura Blood Devouring Map in time, they could recover.

The extracted blood, on the other hand, was stored inside the Shura Blood Devouring Map and refined into a pure Qi-Blood called Blood Origin Power.

At first glance, the capabilities of the Shura Blood Devouring Map seemed similar to those of the Night Parade of Hundred Demons, but they were not.

The Night Parade of Hundred Demons could at most refine Nascent Soul cultivators and only three at a time; the Shura Blood Devouring Map, however, could refine cultivators at the Returning to Void Stage, and as many as twelve.

As for ordinary Blood Slaves, naturally, the number was much higher; if fully utilized, the map could form an entire army of Blood Slaves.

Originally, the Shura Master had subdued dozens of Nascent Soul Blood Slaves, but unfortunately, most of them perished during three expeditions Overseas, leaving only the Blood-colored Skull and the red-clothed woman.

During the previous battle at the Black Tower, the Core Formation Stage Blood Slaves in the Shura Blood Devouring Map were all destroyed under Wan Qi Hong's Sword Array.

Now there were only two— the Blood-colored Skull and the red-clothed woman— within the Shura Blood Devouring Map.

Yuan Ming didn't pay much attention to the decline in the fighting power of the Shura Blood Devouring Map, his eyes flickering with an irrepressible excitement.

Compared to the Blood Slaves, he valued the map's ability to refine blood even more. The Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill required the swallowing of others' Qi-Blood to practice, but if the Qi-Blood wasn't purified, the harm was significant. At best, cultivation would stagnate; at worst, it could cause one's body to mutate and even explode to death.

Among magic practitioners, there were also techniques for swallowing other people's Essence Blood to enhance one's cultivation. Such methods were too eager for quick success and belonged to the Demon Dao, fraught with hidden dangers.

The Shura Blood Devouring Map could actually refine others' blood, transforming it into the pure Blood Origin Power, which when absorbed posed much less harm.

"It seems the true effect of the Shura Blood Devouring Map is to assist the Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill. Could this Spiritual Treasure have been crafted for this purpose?" Yuan Ming mused to himself.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, did we say something wrong?" The Artifact Spirit asked tentatively upon seeing Yuan Ming's ever-changing expressions.

"No, I was just slightly wistful. It's just that this Shura Blood Devouring Map actually possesses such miraculous Divine Skills," Yuan Ming said.

"Spiritual Treasures far outshine Magic Treasures; it's only natural for it to have such power," the Artifact Spirit said with a slight sigh of relief.

"Hmm, let's not talk about that. Artifact Spirit, according to what the Shura Master said, this Shura Blood Devouring Map is from Overseas. You must have some understanding of the Overseas World, tell me about it," Yuan Ming looked toward the Artifact Spirit.

"This... I'm very sorry, Fellow Daoist Yuan, I was forced by the first owner of the Shura Blood Devouring Map to take a heavy oath, to never reveal anything about the Overseas World, or else I would be willing to accept divine punishment and die with my soul scattered," the Artifact Spirit said with a bitter smile.

"Is that so? Was the first owner of the Shura Blood Devouring Map the same Overseas visitor that gave the map to the Shura Master?" Yuan Ming's gaze flickered as he probed further.

"Yes, actually, the Shura Master was also forced by that person to take a heavy oath, but he probably reckoned he would die anyway and didn't keep the promise, telling you quite a bit about the Overseas World," the Artifact Spirit said.

"Why would that Overseas visitor want to seal your mouths like this?" Yuan Ming pondered, pressing for an answer.

"I'm not too clear about that," the Artifact Spirit replied vaguely, obviously insincere.

Yuan Ming stared at the Artifact Spirit for a while, making it feel very uncomfortable before he finally averted his gaze.

"Blood Shadow, Hong Ling, what about the two of you? Are you also cultivators from Overseas?" Yuan Ming turned to look at the blood-colored skull and the red-clothed woman.

Through the previous exchange, he had already learned their names.

"Of course not. I am an elder of the East Sea Blood Transformation Sect, and Hong Ling is a cultivator from the Southern Border Silk Island. We were both refined into the Shura Blood Devouring Map by the Shura Master back in the day," Blood Shadow quickly said.

"The Blood Transformation Sect? Does your sect have a Cultivation Technique named the Blood Transformation Technique?" Yuan Ming asked, surprised.

"You've heard of the Blood Transformation Sect, Fellow Daoist Yuan? Could it be that there is still a lineage existing today?" Blood Shadow asked with surprise.

"I haven't heard of the Blood Transformation Sect, it's just that I previously slew a cultivator and obtained a Blood Transformation Technique classic from his body, as well as two Magic Artifacts of the Blood Transformation Sect," Yuan Ming took out the Blood Star Tube and the Blood Transformation Saber as he spoke.

"The Blood Star Tube, the Blood Transformation Saber! These are the two great secret Magic Treasures of our sect! It's a pity that the refining techniques are rough, and there are many mistakes and omissions. It seems even if the Blood Transformation Sect still has a lineage, it must have already declined greatly," Blood Shadow examined the two artifacts and sighed.

"Since you are an elder of the Blood Transformation Sect, I shall entrust these two artifacts to you. Help me repair them, and preferably, elevate them to the level of Magic Treasures," Yuan Ming casually tossed the Blood Star Tube and the Blood Transformation Saber over.

He was not in need of Magic Treasures for his use, but as the scale of the Moon Sect grew, he needed to reward his subordinates, and having more Magic Treasures was naturally better.

"Understood," Blood Shadow took the items and stood silently to the side.

Yuan Ming then inquired about Hong Ling's origin. Her sect was from the Southern Domain of the Southern Border, said to be one of the largest sects great in Illusion Techniques and seduction techniques.

Yuan Ming was very interested in Hong Ling's Magic Treasure; after asking, he learned it was the Binding Immortal Spider Web, a unique Magic Treasure of Pan Si Island.

"There is no need for you here now; you may leave," Yuan Ming waved his hand.

The three gave Yuan Ming a salute and merged back into the Shura Blood Devouring Map.

Yuan Ming reached for the Shura Blood Devouring Map, about to put it away.

"Don't put away the Blood Devouring Map yet; the body of the Shura Master contains an abundance of Qi-Blood that would be a waste not to utilize," Xi Ying said, appearing by his side and raising her hand to stop him.

"I promised the Shura Master that if I ever have the chance to set foot on the Overseas Continent, I would carry his body there for burial; I cannot damage it now," Yuan Ming was tempted by the idea but ultimately shook his head.

"The Shura Master asked you to take his body for burial, not the power contained within it. Surely you can sense that the Qi-Blood power within the Shura Master's body is gradually dissipating; if you don't use it, it will simply be wasted," Xi Ying said.

"This place is not suitable right now; let's talk about it later," Yuan Ming said, his face expressing hesitation, still shaking his head.

He carefully manipulated the forbidden power and slowly returned the Shura Master's body back into the blood-colored coffin.

Yuan Ming turned to the Void Stone, channeled his Mana and Divine Sense into it, and his eyebrows quickly rose.

Inside the Void Stone, four bubble-like silver light spots were suspended, which his Divine Sense touched one by one. Each silver light spot represented a separate space, completely independent from each other.

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