Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 137: Chapter 135: The Flames of War Spread

After some reading, he gained a basic understanding of this secret technique.

The secret technique has no recorded origin or creator.

The general principle is to use a special technique to open a hidden orifice in the body, thereby stimulating the power of Qi blood.

By means of overdrafting, the strength of the physical body is forcibly enhanced. At that time, both strength and speed will greatly increase, and the sensitivity of the five senses will also improve.

The side effect is that if stimulated for too long, the Qi blood will burn out, leaving a state of weakness and depletion, and the meridians will be damaged, needing slow recovery through medicine.

After understanding, Song Changming had to admit, this secret technique is indeed as the rumors say, extremely designed.

No wonder it cannot become mainstream martial arts.

Traditional martial Tao always becomes stronger with practice, while this secret technique becomes weaker and more damaging with use, which is the fundamental difference.

”This secret technique can only be used in life-and-death situations, not regularly.” Song Changming concluded.

It also records a unique prescription called Blood Burning Powder, which, if taken in conjunction, can maximize the effect of the secret technique.

But if one is not careful, burning out one’s Qi blood can also endanger life, requiring more cautious use.

This record of the secret technique had in fact already passed through many hands.

Most of those who practiced this secret technique ended with similar fates.

Burned out their Qi blood and died in distress.

This is like a curse of fate, but in fact, it is because these people either wantonly used the secret technique or were already in a desperate situation where even burning out their Qi blood with this technique could not save them.

Anyway, from Song Changming’s point of view, the secret technique itself is indeed ingenious, with its unique aspects, and mastering it would give him an extra trump card.

Even if it worsens, harming his life with the secret technique, he could still consume life span for Nirvana revival.

With this guarantee, Song Changming has no reason not to practice this secret technique in his hands.

The secret technique was recorded in his martial arts panel, with some experience value, although only from never entered to mastered, not requiring him to spend a lot of time grinding the experience.

Every day, he takes some time after practicing to impact that hidden meridian, feeling the movement of Qi blood, gradually adapting his body.

He does not know how long it takes others to master this secret technique.

It took him about a month to fill up the experience bar of this secret technique.

The effect of the first application was amazing. Song Changming could clearly feel the acceleration of his blood circulation and metabolism, constantly pulling out strength, filling his whole body, at least four to five times stronger than his usual state.

Do not underestimate this increase, for a martial artist of his level, this is an earth-shattering change!

Great improvement!

But after just a moment, Song Changming retracted the secret technique and felt some fatigue, taking a few heavy breaths, as this secret technique still consumed quite a bit of his stamina.

Apart from that, he indeed felt an obvious sense of depletion from the Qi blood within, with stinging pain in various meridians and blood vessels.

The described side effects were all present without exception.

”It’s strong, but indeed can’t be used often...” After the initial experience, Song Changming had a clear grasp of the pros and cons of this secret technique.

After consuming a Blue-Striped Green Water Silkworm that had been prepared, the internal stinging sensation quickly lessened.

The Bisho Silkworm, as a medicinal material, can accelerate the repair of various internal injuries, just right for recovery after using this secret technique.

Of course, the depletion of Qi blood still needed to be supplemented from other medicine and daily dietary intake of blood and flesh.

A few days later, Liu Dingsheng, curious about the effect of the secret technique Song Changming had mastered, specially summoned him for a little spar.

”It is indeed amazing!” Liu Dingsheng marveled at the difference in Song Changming’s strength before and after.

In recent days, after numerous uses of the secret technique, Song Changming’s body showed a significant boost in adaptability.

It’s no longer like the first activation, showing fatigue after just a slight activation.

”But this secret technique is only suitable for young martial artists like you with strong Qi blood and good recovery. Old bones like mine with already declining Qi blood might not survive a second use.” Liu Dingsheng shook his head.

If it had been a few years earlier, he would have found a way to learn this secret technique.

But now, he can only think about it, not daring to really practice such an extreme secret technique.

”Your current strength is already strong. With this secret technique, in the future, when encountering Extreme Realm martial artists, the other might only have a chance to escape.” Liu Dingsheng said slowly.

Currently, he is considered the one who knows Song Changming’s true strength best.

”I still need to make a breakthrough soon, first train a body refinement to the Ninth Realm limit.” Song Changming shook his head, as he has not yet reached the Extreme Realm, he won’t provoke those Extreme Realm martial artists actively.

”Besides wanting to see the secret technique today, there’s something else I need to tell you,” Liu Dingsheng said seriously.

”A few days ago, the Imperial Court’s army divided into five forces and officially attacked the Southern Seven Prefectures where the Fifth Prince is located. This time, Donglai Prefecture will also be attacked!”

Song Changming’s expression tightened, secretly thinking that what was meant to come would indeed arrive.

In this chaotic era, Donglai Prefecture cannot always stay out of it.

Facing war, Song Changming always treats it with caution, not daring to be careless.

He knew very well that no matter how skilled he was in martial arts, in the face of battles involving thousands or even hundreds of thousands, he was nothing, unable to stir any waves.

He is like this, and so is Jianghu figure Liu Dingsheng.

”If by then the battle here becomes fierce, I will consider leaving.” Liu Dingsheng said directly, hands at his back, revealing his plan.

He has already arranged a retreat for himself, although he plans to spend his twilight years safely in Donglai, if the situation forces it, he is not inflexible or incapable of adaptation.

If worse comes to worst, relocation is the only option.

”Changming, you, not having the binds of an official position now, must also plan ahead.” Liu Dingsheng kindly reminded him in the end.

Song Changming nodded.

If war breaks out, he indeed needs to think it through.

Even if not for himself, he must consider his two elderly parents at home.

Father Song and Song’s Mother are old and just ordinary folks; they are unwilling to leave their home in their later years to lead lives of constant drifting.

If possible, he didn’t want to force the two elders to leave Donglai Prefecture, constantly fleeing war.

But circumstances are stronger than people, in the face of war, most people are helpless, merely seeking survival on instinct.

Song Changming then consulted with Liu Dingsheng, hoping to reserve some spots in Liu Dingsheng’s team.

Should this city become uninhabitable in the future, he would take his parents, three sisters, and some familiar folks, leaving together with Liu Dingsheng’s team.

Liu Dingsheng naturally accepted this cheerfully.

This was also his initial plan, inviting Song Changming to travel together, as Song Changming’s current strength, comparable to Extreme Realm martial artists, would help keep the team safer.

Two days later, he received a letter from Liang Zhao Long.

The letter similarly reminded Song Changming of the Imperial army advancing southwards, set to subdue the Seven Prefectures under the Fifth Prince, advising him to be cautious.

If needed, he would also prepare an escape route for Song Changming.

Currently, the Changming Association under Liang Zhao Long’s charge has experienced several ups and downs during its over two-year development outside.

In several critical times of distress, even Liang Zhao Long nearly perished.

The initial recruits, by now, have also lost more than half, leaving very few surviving elite members of the guild.

But fortunately, amid such hardships, the Changming Association and Liang Zhao Long both held on, rising from the ashes, gradually shining with dazzling brilliance after baptism by fire.

In the past, Song Changming silently helped the Changming Association and Liang Zhao Long from behind, and now, Liang Zhao Long can also help Song Changming in many matters.

Now, as long as Song Changming says a word, a team of Jianghu folks would rush over from miles away to lend a hand!

Song Changming replied with a letter, stating his plan.

He asked Liang Zhao Long to make two preparations, in case something went wrong with Liu Dingsheng’s side, so he needed Liang Zhao Long to send reliable people to escort away his parents and the family of his third sister, ensuring the safety of the two elders and relatives first.

”Ping’an.” After writing the letter, Song Changming called Song Ping’an.

”Deliver this to Er Yuan.”

”Got it.” Song Ping’an understood, took the letter, and walked away briskly.

By now, correspondence with Liang Zhao Long no longer required using the government postal station.

In Donglai County City, there was a messenger arranged specifically by Liang Zhao Long.

They even mastered flying bird messaging technology, capable of quickly transmitting letters between established outposts in towns.

With these two preparations, Song Changming felt a little relieved.

Of course, whether or not to leave Donglai ultimately depended on future developments, currently unknown.

Within the Da Han Dynasty, the conflict between the four kings and the emperor has reemerged, and who is the fake dragon, who is the true Emperor, will depend on the outcome of this struggle.