Chapter 60: Serpent Spine Chain
Liu Wei spent some time communicating with Rhayven.
That was then he learned about Rhayven's active abilities.
First, he has a Slaughter Flame Domain.
He could unleash an area of killing flames that grows stronger with the number of enemies slain.
It was pretty much similar to his Devilfang Blood Surge sword technique.
He has Blood Assimilation, which absorbs blood essence from the corpses, restoring durability and strengthening himself.
It was similar to his physique's ability, Demonic Blood conversion.
Then, he has Dao-Edge Enhancement, enabling him to slice through Treasure Artifacts and even damage the Dao foundation of weaker opponents.
The Dao he learned was what enhanced him—Killing Intent, Sword Intent, Fire Dao, and Blood Dao.
Hence, Liu Wei was not surprised about the Dao-Edge Enhancement ability.
Lastly, he has a Demonic Surge.
In other words, like what the System has described, it was similar to the Second Crack, Heart Pulse, which would often trigger, especially in life and death situations.
However, for the Demonic Surge to trigger, Liu Wei himself has to channel his demonic dao.
Blood Dao is considered as Demonic Dao, so Liu Wei could easily force Rhayven to enter the berserk state, doubling its destructive force for a short time.
However, Rhayven himself said that prolonging the Demonic Surge would immediately exhaust his qi, and forcing itself despite being completely exhausting would begin to break down its body.
Liu Wei immediately assured him that even if he would be in the life and death situations, he would still treat it as his last trump card.
Liu Wei continued to chat with Rhayven until they finally lost the topics they could chat about.
Liu Wei asked, "Do you also cultivate, Rhayven?"
Rhayven instantly replied, "Yes, Big Brother. If you have a dantian, I have developed a core that stores qi."
Liu Wei tilted his head and asked, "Do you develop your own cultivation techniques, then?"
Rhayven said, "Yes, Big Brother. In fact, it is inspired by your cultivation technique. I am simply adapting."
Liu Wei's eyes widened.
He praised, "As expected of my little brother. You also have talent in comprehension, huh?"
Rhayven's flame surged upward, dancing enthusiastically.
He said, "Hehe, thank you, Big Brother."
Liu Wei nodded.
Liu Wei pushed Rhayven to his scabbard and observed it for a while.
Rhayven said, "Don't worry, Big Brother. I can control myself to the point that I can't harm the scabbard."
Liu Wei smiled.
Liu Wei then glanced at the door of the library and decided to close it off for a week.
The Second Crack has been released.
He has to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage for a week.
He just attained mid Qi Condensation Stage and yet he was already planning to enter the Foundation Establishment Stage.
If any other cultivators were to learn it, they would believe it would be absurd.
After all, it was unheard in the history of the mortal world.
Nevertheless, Liu Wei attempted to do so, simply because he was now threatened by his physique.
Just recalling the boy's remarks and taunting pressure.
[Don't forget you are more vulnerable in cultivating, especially if you are about to break through. He'll definitely take the chance.]
Liu Wei had just closed the door of the library when he heard the System's warning.
He smiled and said in his mind.
'That's why I'll strictly follow the book's instructions.'
The Blood Demonheart Sutra always stated to rest his body after the breakthrough.
Liu Wei did not want to take a risk.
Just like what the System had said, he would be most vulnerable during cultivating and he certainly did not want to give the demon any chances at all.
'You will fail. You will definitely fail.'
The demon has now begun to whisper in his mind.
Liu Wei simply smiled and sat in the lotus position.
At the moment, it's only the Crimson Heart Chain that has been opened. I have to open the other eleven primary meridians before I can ascend to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Liu Wei suddenly opened his eyes.
He smacked his face.
I also have to attain the Stage 5 of Verdant Cauldron Sutra to match with the Blood Demonheart Sutra's level.
Only now Liu Wei recalled that his cultivation level difficulty doubled after attempting to learn Dual Thought Breathing.
As for the Dual Thought Breathing… it was simply a mental and circulatory technique and not a full cultivation method. However, he would still want to learn its Earth rank version.
That would still be put aside at the moment.
Liu Wei first emptied his mind, to prevent stress and anxieties to build up.
He certainly did not want to let the demon see an opportunity at all.
Crushing him completely would make him satisfied.
All Liu Wei's thoughts then at the moment were focused on the Blood Demonheart Sutra.
"The second chain to be opened is the Serpent Spine Chain. Its network covered the neck, spine, and nervous system.
I have to open the Gate of Serpent Spine and the Gate of Crimson Crown."
The process of opening the gates was the same as the previous ones.
Liu Wei took an hour to open them.
Like before, the process was pretty smooth, especially now that Liu Wei has gotten the hang of it after one successful try.
Hence, the demon was unable to grab any opportunity that had not appeared at all.
Liu Wei first rested his body for three hours before attempting to open another meridian.
Of course, he tested the effects of opening the Serpent Spine Chain.
Liu Wei spent the next three hours understanding the effects.
"It strengthens the nervous pathways. The blood qi flows to my brain now safely. As a result, my reflexes and battle sense have improved significantly."
Liu Wei was elated.
After all, his lack of battle experience has been covered up with the meridian opening's effects.
Now, Liu Wei's next meridian, or chain, to be opened was the Abyss Fang Chain.
The Abyss Fang Chain covered the jaw and skull region.
Hence, the gates required to open were the Gate of Abyssal Fang.
And the Gate of Hell Maw…
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