With Countless Qualities Bestowed Upon Me, I Shall Ultimately Become Immortal

Meng Chuan scratched his head awkwardly, sparks flying from his fingertips, making the helmet crackle.

He looked down at his waist, where the Bridgehead Moon still hung steadily.

"This armor has mystical properties and won't affect your weapon usage."

Meng Chuan reached his hands into the mechanism within the Fist Blade's sheath, barely touching it, and the Bridgehead Moon fit snugly, firmly locked at the wrist attached to the armor.

He repeated this action, reequipping the Fist Blade at his waist.

No different from when he wasn't wearing the battle armor, it's very convenient.

Principal Sui watched Meng Chuan test the battle armor and began to explain:

"Despite being Third Grade battle armor, disregarding radiation biological signals, it only has one and a half functions."

Upon hearing this, Meng Chuan raised his head to listen intently.

"The half function is full-body protection, making its defense exceptional among its level, with you wearing it, tsk tsk..."

Remembering Meng Chuan's fierce battle style, Principal Sui felt this armor was truly tailor-made for him.

"The remaining function is 'Strength Augmentation.'

Activate through spirit, driven by will, consuming Qi Blood.

Just like you just subdued this armor, try it yourself in the future.

You are only a Limited Martial Artist, with limited Qi Blood, regardless of the size of the strength augmentation or duration.

Keep it in check, don't push yourself to the limit, or you'll suffer the repercussions of Qi Blood deficiency."

"Understood."

Meng Chuan observed himself, now fully armored, with subtle glows at the moving parts.

Standing like a divine presence hidden, casting a pitch-black sinister reflection in the mirror.

"If I activate the so-called strength augmentation, it must be the strange scene when I first wore it..."

At that moment, Meng Chuan did feel it.

His body seemed lifted by something, giving a sensation of lifting heavy weight effortlessly.

As for Principal Sui's statement about the limited wearing for Limited Martial Artists, Meng Chuan understood long ago.

Like his Third Grade Fist Blade, Martial Artists can only somewhat use them.

They can barely control and utilize the basic functions of the Third Grade True Martial or battle armor.

Far from utilizing its full power.

"Once I open 200% liberation, then wear this armor to activate strength augmentation.

Within minutes, challenging if I could overpower an Upper Rank Celestial Demon..."

Meng Chuan felt... it should be about right, but the green wood demon encountered by Chen Cang earlier was different.

It had already approached the threshold of title level, regardless of the claws and hair, even when fierce, could not endure a bit...

At that time, he also seized the chance to assassinate, without the trait of 'Flesh Flower,' Meng Chuan would never dare to risk, otherwise the end would be pierced by a thousand arrows.

Returning to his senses, he heard Principal Sui continue speaking:

"This armor has another precious aspect. Just like your enigmatic Fist Blade, its core True Spirit can be replaced in the future, assisting the armor's prowess to climb upward.

But there's a restriction, the sinister armor was set during forging and can only refine the True Spirit of akin Celestial Demons for its reconstruction and augmentation.

However, such Celestial Demons are similar to the 'venom' species, quite rare and are known as the protected creatures of the Celestial Demon Realm.

If you choose this armor, don't hold too high hopes."

"Understood."

"Finally, the drawbacks of the sinister armor, why it suits you? It demands extremely high 'essence.'

Being merely limited, without cultivating True Skill Level horizontal practices, you can easily wear it, proving Yang Huan's words true, under the same conditions, only you can handle it.

Remember my words, those who wish to harness power must possess greater power themselves.

In the future, when fortunate enough to augment it, be cautious, your growth must exceed that of this armor."

Meng Chuan nodded, the drawbacks seemed not to pose a problem for him...

His physical body was his pride, and he would continue to cultivate stronger Hard Skills in the future.

No matter how fierce it becomes, it would be firmly controlled!

"Unable to control will devour its owner, pay attention."

Seeing Meng Chuan's drifting thoughts, Principal Sui reminded again.

Devour its owner...

Inside himself already with two rebellious entities, no shortage of this one.

But his heart spirit moved, still wanting to explore Secret Techniques.

The Celestial King's Secret Techniques intrigued Meng Chuan too.

No matter the battle armor or True Martial are external objects, could not compare to enhancing own direct strength.

If Secret Techniques are truly applicable to himself, he would decisively abandon the sinister armor.

Principal Sui, upon hearing Meng Chuan's words, appeared thoughtful.

"Suitable for you... let me think.

I see you already have a spirit-consuming Secret Technique, before mastering it, don't be greedy.

Besides this, I can teach you 'Gold Finger' or 'Boiling Ember,' how you choose is up to you."

After a quick evaluation, Meng Chuan understood.

The former is a soldier-nurturing method, focusing on the communication of energy between man and weapon, claiming 'Unity of Man and Weapon' upon Perfection.

It not only enhances weapon power but also allows effortless use of any weapon, as if extending one's limbs.

Weapon is me, I am the weapon.

The latter is a fire control method, beneficial for fire-based fist cultivation simultaneously.

Enhancing power and control level, equally remarkable.

Meng Chuan had no time to cultivate weapon striking methods, 'Gold Finger' offered very high cost-efficiency.

It could save him a lot of time for merging with weapons, immediately exerting power, he was tempted.

'Boiling Ember' was also attractive, Meng Chuan desired it, but he knew how to choose.

"Weapon strike method and sinister..."

After some thought, he gave up the battle armor.

The reason was simple: Secret Techniques are not easily passed on; each holds immense value.

For example, the Secret Technique [Dragon Meditation] is a closely guarded secret of Wudang.

If not for repaying a life-saving favor, why would Grandmaster Zhao spend a great cost to pass it on to Meng Chuan and his disciple?

Why this is so, the specific reason is still unclear to Meng Chuan.

But he knows one thing: the [Law] in 'Law cannot be lightly passed on' refers to the Secret Technique!

Meng Chuan has been on the path of Martial Arts for many years, and including [Shiva's Elephant Wash], he has only been in contact with three and a half techniques, proving the rarity of Secret Techniques.

Moreover, in the credit exchange mall of the United University, even fourth-grade battle armors are openly priced for sale.

But Secret Techniques, not a single one!

"Not taking this Ferocious anymore?"

Meng Chuan nodded.

"Good, the way of a gentleman lies in choosing and discarding, not in being greedy."

Seeing Meng Chuan choose [Golden Finger], Sui Chunqiu pointed with his fingertip, and myriad mystical paths surged into his mind.

As his brow ached, a golden inscription had already been branded into his sea of consciousness, transforming into countless phantoms of weapons surging.

"This method is the same as your Wudang Secret Technique, also consisting of three levels.

However, in terms of the difficulty of practice, the difficulty of the Golden Finger will be slightly lower; just spend some time each day practicing, and you will make great progress, eventually achieving Perfection.

The first layer is called [Qi-Mechanism Resonance], followed by the next two layers [Like Arm Command Finger] and [Unity of Man and Weapon].

The difficulty of mastering these three levels progressively increases. If you reach Perfection in all three layers, the weapon and the martial artist's will completely intersect, unleashing power beyond the weapon itself, even bestowing it with a short-lived [Spirit].

Didn't you deceive Motohiko's spear over? Even without training in weapon strikes, reaching the first layer of Qi-Mechanism Resonance would be enough to rival martial artists who have immersed themselves in spear techniques for years.

But if you want to compete with a spear expert, you still need to reach the second layer, Like Arm Command Finger; for you, this layer will suffice.

[Unity of Man and Weapon] has higher requirements for essence, spirit, and energy; your cultivation is not enough yet, don't be too fixated."

Hearing what Principal Sui said, Meng Chuan smiled awkwardly.

"Principal, I wasn't deceiving; it was that he lost to me..."

Sui Chunqiu laughed heartily and said no more.

Everyone understands the little tricks of that age.

He turned solemn and instructed:

"I have stored the practice methods for each level in your mind. I'll guide you into the entry, and beyond that, you must rely on yourself for cultivation."

"Understood."

"The way of Qi-Mechanism is the external manifestation of the essence, spirit, and energy, and it is the unique [scent] on each person's body.

Therefore, this method is to let the weapon absorb your scent, blending and merging with your essence, spirit, and energy.

As this process gradually strengthens, in the future, picking up a weapon at will will be like turning ordinary into gold, transforming decay into the miraculous.

First step, focus and calm your mind, guide Qi Blood to the fingertips as the carrier of essence, spirit, and energy."

Meng Chuan followed the instructions, his mind holding specific operational points.

Through the method of correcting mistakes repeatedly, after several attempts, he succeeded.

"Not bad, picked it up quickly. Next, use your fingertips to make contact with the weapon, guiding your inner Qi to seep into the weapon's texture.

Meticulously ponder this process with your will, and when the Qi dissipates, a day's practice is over."

Sui Chunqiu didn't elaborate on all the details; he had directly imprinted the specific cultivation method in Meng Chuan's mind.

This boy has excellent comprehension; just a little guidance, and he can grasp it on his own.

This teaching method, compared to detailed explanations, helps the other party to deeply understand the essence of the Secret Technique better.

Seeing Principal Sui was not in a hurry, Meng Chuan tried to relax.

Wherever he encountered a problem, Sui Chunqiu would point it out, and he would immediately correct himself and not repeat the mistake.

This learning ability was terrifying; it was the first time Principal Sui witnessed the terrifying power of correcting wrongs once-for-all.

"Genius..."

Sui Chunqiu defined him in his mind.

Time passed slowly, and suddenly Meng Chuan felt the Fist Blade under his intimate caress gradually tremble and resonate.

A sharp strand of Qi seeped from the waist scabbard, flowing along the meridians to his fingertips, blending with the Qi.

In an instant, he seemed to see the weapon growing within the flesh, with the whispered path of the blade clearly audible.

Opening his eyes again, a flash of golden light burst from his fingertips, and as he tried to draw the Fist Blade from his waist, it spontaneously slipped into his palm, fitting perfectly.

Having just entered and already seeing results, Meng Chuan was quite satisfied.

He took the opportunity to glance at the panel.

[Secret Technique]

[Golden Finger: First Level (1%)]

"After so long, Dragon Meditation finally has a companion..."

The Secret Technique area of the panel welcomed another mighty addition, leaving Meng Chuan content.

He looked at the twilight outside and rose to take his leave.

Being perceptive, understanding that he had occupied the Celestial King's practice time for half a day, Meng Chuan was considerate of social niceties.

"I appreciate Principal Sui for tolerating my disturbance today; Meng Chuan takes his leave."

Sui Chunqiu checked the time, realizing it was also time for him to practice.

He nodded and said:

"Go on, keep working hard. When you return to Yong'an, if you have any questions about Golden Finger, ask Principal Yang Huan, who has long achieved Perfection in all three layers."

"Understood."

Meng Chuan walked to the door, hand on the handle ready to turn it.

Suddenly, he froze in place.

He felt a sudden tightness at his waist, not knowing when an extra item had appeared.

Looking down, he saw [Ferocious] coiled around his waist.