Soon.
The information of the second Mid-Rank technique was also fully disclosed:
A Mid-Rank technique that can strengthen the internal meridians and dantian, adjust the breath, increase the speed of spiritual energy absorption, and permanently speed up the efficiency of cultivation — Body Forging Technique.
"One strengthens the outside, tempers the body, and enhances defense, and the other strengthens the inside and increases the efficiency of cultivation…"
"Both internal and external cultivation — these are the two techniques that Zhou Yueshan specially selected for himself, right?"
"It just so happens that these are exactly what I need, and now they've all been handed to me for free!"
Blood Shadow Sword was just the beginning.
Su Zhan would definitely practice more techniques in the future — internal and external cultivation, body defense, internal strengthening, all of them.
Not only that, there would also be movement techniques, control over water, fire, thunder and lightning, and special ones like clones, disguises, and more, to strengthen Su Zhan and his clones even more fiercely.
"Huh?!"
Suddenly, Su Zhan paused. "New text patterns have appeared again?! There's also a third part?!"
In the jade slip, a large number of text patterns gushed out.
Su Zhan was particularly happy about this.
It was another saving of tens of thousands of spirit stones — but what type of technique was the third part?
"Let me take a look first… Hmm? Why do I feel something is wrong?"
"I understand the words, but why can't I understand the meaning? Even the patterns are the same…"
Su Zhan calmed himself and browsed carefully.
Just a few seconds later—
Su Zhan's eyes suddenly widened.
"I… Damn?!"
"This isn't Mid-Rank — it's… it's an Origin-Rank technique!!"
Origin-Rank.
A technique above the Low-Rank, one that only those in the Origin Realm were qualified to practice.
If a Mid-Rank technique was worth tens of thousands of spirit stones, then an Origin-Rank Technique was worth hundreds of times more — millions of spirit stones!
"What kind of mission did Zhou Yueshan participate in… to actually obtain an Origin-Rank technique?"
Su Zhan couldn't help being astonished.
Origin-Rank techniques were not only valuable — most practitioners couldn't afford them.
More importantly, they were often limited editions, secret inheritances of powerful sects, clans, or families — absolutely forbidden to be passed to outsiders.
The weakest power that could possess such a technique would still have an Origin Realm powerhouse.
Zhou Yueshan was at best at the Fourth-Level Mortal Realm.
In front of an Origin Realm expert, he was less than an ant — a small figure who could be crushed to death with one finger… including Su Zhan himself.
How could Zhou Yueshan be qualified to participate in a battle of that level?
Even if many punishment team members were dispatched together, they would be nothing before an Origin Realm expert — beings who could fly through the air and take a person's head from a thousand meters away.
"Unless… they weren't the main combat force, but just cleaning the battlefield."
"That must be it. Once an Origin Realm cultivator dies, the forces or families they established become prey — slaughtered, divided, looted… Zhou Yueshan probably joined such a mission and had the chance to obtain an Origin-Rank technique!"
Although Su Zhan had only been here a short while, he had already heard too many stories of cruelty and destruction.
A single strong cultivator could establish a great force and guard a territory.
But once that powerhouse fell, no one in the Mortal Realm under their command could resist. They would destined to be hunted down by greedy enemies — all treasures, wealth, and even lives would be taken.
This also explained why so many members of the punishment team were involved this time, allowing even someone like Zhou Yueshan to participate.
"But now, it's all to my advantage!"
"Two at the Mid-Rank, and one at the Origin-Rank… Zhou Yueshan, you're truly my God of Wealth!"
Su Zhan grinned broadly.
If Zhou Yueshan were still alive, he'd probably die of rage all over again after hearing that.
"The name of this Origin-Rank technique is… The Eternal Inferno Technique?"
"What kind of technique is this? It's neither weapon-based, nor purely external or internal… Is Origin-Rank really so advanced that I can't even categorize it?"
Su Zhan tried to extract more information from the text, but got nowhere.
Still, the name was unquestionably domineering.
"The Origin-Rank is still far too complex for me now. Let alone cultivating it — I can't even read or understand it. I'll study it after I advance to the Origin Realm!"
Without sufficient cultivation base, and without the guidance of a master, forcibly cultivating such a high-level technique could easily backfire.
For now, it was better to keep it safe.
Once he reached the Origin Realm, this technique would definitely make him even more formidable.
"Master, something's approaching quickly! More than one!"
Suddenly, one of the clones issued a warning.
"This aura is as strong as the Fourth-Level Mortal Realm… The punishment team is here!"
Su Zhan's eyes flashed.
He quickly stored the jade slip in the clone space. "I underestimated their speed. I thought it would take them longer to find this place after Zhou Yueshan's death… but less than ten minutes and they're already here!"
"If nothing else, it was Bald head who told them. I'll need to find a chance to kill that guy."
"And I have to leave now."
Before, Su Zhan might have been unwilling to leave… But now he had personally killed Zhou Yueshan, avenged his grudge, and obtained priceless treasures — more than enough to satisfy him.
Leaving now was no loss.
Besides, he had originally planned to go to the Sun Sect, so this was the perfect opportunity — become a disciple, then return to challenge the Seventh-Level Mortal Realm mine owner and take over the mine officially.
"Clones, clear the way and escort me out."
"The rest, keep mining!"
Even if Su Zhan left, the mine could still be worked.
"Yes, Master!"
Under the escort of several clones, Su Zhan quickly departed.
Just after he left, three punishment team members in black uniforms arrived.
"This…"
Seeing the blood-soaked ground and the unrecognizable pile of flesh, their expressions changed. They stepped back quickly and scanned the surroundings.
After ensuring there were no ambushes, they approached Zhou Yueshan's "corpse" cautiously.
"Identity confirmed. It's him."
Beneath the rotting flesh, they found a scrap of clothing with Zhou Yueshan's punishment team number.
"To do this, the attacker must be at least five levels stronger!"
"Look at the ground — so many footprints, signs of intense fighting… More than ten people were involved. Zhou Yueshan must have been ambushed by that boy, Su Zhan."
"If he was killed, why was he chopped into such a state? How deep was the hatred between them?"
Even though they were used to brutal killings, this scene was too much. Ordinary fights ended in beheadings or stabbings — but Zhou Yueshan had been minced like meat for cooking.
And all this was done by someone at the Third-Level Mortal Realm?
"What do you think… could it be the Blood Eagle Sect? They're cruel and have always been hostile to our Sun Sect."