Chapter 7, Redemption

Upon thinking of this, Ning Yuan set aside other matters and began to recall the methods of cultivating martial arts from the past

A piece of information surfaced in Ning Yuan's mind, allowing him to quickly understand the role of the hero's soul and the hero points

For example, now that he possesses the Heroic Soul of Dian Wei, he is able to exchange it for two of Dian Wei's skills

After acquiring the Hero's Soul and Hero Points, Ning Yuan can exchange them for hero abilities

Dian Wei has experienced countless battles, and the blood of Chiyou has been awakened amidst the numerous life-and-death struggles, resembling a blazing flame that grants Dian Wei unparalleled strength

Two skills, clearly priced, and then Ning Yuan chose Chiyou's blood without a second thought

Mu Chengxuan, you bastard, there will come a day when I will destroy you

With new grievances and old grudges, Ning Yuan could not wait to kill that bastard Mu Chengxuan

Of course, this is merely a thought. Mu Chengxuan possesses extraordinary talent and has been trained by the great Qin Sword God for nearly ten years. His cultivation has now reached the fifth rank, and his swordsmanship is exceptionally formidable. Among the younger generation of the Great Qin, few can be compared to Mu Chengxuan, aside from Ji Wushuang, let alone Ning Yuan.

Moreover, according to the earlier words of Ji Wushuang and the old lady, Ning Yuan's position in the Ning family is quite awkward. If in the future Ji Wushuang were to have someone she loves, then his situation would become even more precarious

Ning Yuan, possessing the blood of Chiyou, has a natural advantage in this regard. Soon, Ning Yuan harnessed the power of his blood to condense his vital energy, striking against the first martial vein.

At this moment, Ning Yuan has just obtained the blood of Chi You and has not yet fully awakened the power of this bloodline. It is akin to a flickering flame that has not yet fully matured, and naturally cannot be compared to Dian Wei

The feeling of strength once again filled his body, allowing Ning Yuan to let out a sigh of relief, since he had stood up from the bed and walked to a mirror in the room

In the mirror, a familiar face is reflected; though not particularly handsome, it exudes vitality and spirit between the brows.

However, Ning Yuan is not a peerless genius; rather, he is a super waste of a generation. His nine martial veins are blocked, and the blockage is quite severe.

As expected, this system indeed has the ability to exchange for hero cards, but it requires hero souls and hero points

With a martial arts foundation established after successfully opening the nine martial veins, like Ji Wushuang, she possesses an almost perfect base. As long as no unforeseen circumstances arise, she will undoubtedly be able to step into the first-grade realm in the future, and the difficulty of breaking through the life-and-death profound art to enter the innate realm will also be significantly reduced

Although Ning Yuan did not know how this system came to be, since it is an invincible hero system, logically speaking, it should not only be able to draw some hero cards with time limits.

However, unexpectedly, as the vital energy surged, an incredibly intense pain struck, causing Ning Yuan's body to tremble and forcing him to spurt out a large mouthful of fresh blood

So, the same saying goes, without strength, there is no confidence

However, these nine meridians are an exception; the vast majority of people's meridians are blocked. Only by refining their vital energy and blood can they unblock them, thereby completing the foundation of martial arts, opening the dantian, and becoming a martial arts practitioner

The acquisition of a hero's soul occurs when one gains the acknowledgment of the hero contained within the hero card during battle. For instance, previously, Ning Yuan boldly fought against an Iron Violent Bear using Dian Wei's hero card, which led to the acquisition of Dian Wei's hero soul

Although the power of this Chiyou blood has not yet been fully unleashed, under the operation of the bloodline, Ning Yuan's physical body has already been significantly strengthened, and even the injuries sustained earlier have healed considerably

Certainly, there are also extraordinary individuals who, from the moment they are born, possess an innate connection to the martial veins, achieving a cultivation level of at least the ninth rank or even higher. However, such individuals are exceedingly rare, appearing only once in a hundred or a thousand years. Once they emerge, they are typically taken under the wing of major powers, nurtured as the core of their legacies.

In the human body, the vast majority of meridians are unobstructed; those with blocked meridians would have long since perished

The reason why these nine meridians are severely damaged is quite simple: it is due to the sword energy that Mu Chengxuan injected into Ning Yuan's body three days ago, which severely injured the nine meridians within Ning Yuan, to the extent that even the Fengshui Hunyuan Pill cannot restore the damage to these meridians

For example, Ji Wushuang, who was born with all seven meridians open, completed the foundation of martial arts by unblocking nine martial veins at the age of three. She was then noticed by the Immortal of Absolute Purity, who took her as a disciple and began to cultivate her as the successor of the Absolute Purity lineage

If Ning Yuan is unable to restore the damage to these nine martial veins, then he should not expect to achieve the foundation establishment of the martial veins in his lifetime

After spitting out a mouthful of blood, Ning Yuan's complexion turned significantly pale, yet a trace of hatred emerged in his eyes

A cold, mechanical voice echoed through the system, and immediately, Ning Yuan's body trembled violently as an incredibly intense force surged within him, rapidly spreading through his limbs, bones, flesh, and marrow, reinforcing his physique

However, if one merely opens a single meridian and attempts to establish a foundation in martial arts, then it would be considered a miracle if they could later break through to the seventh rank.

Just as Ning Yuan was concentrating his vital energy to impact the first martial vein, he suddenly realized that the nine martial veins within his body were actually scarred and extremely fragile. When this vital energy surged, not only did it fail to open the martial veins, but it also backfired, causing Ning Yuan to spit out a mouthful of blood.

However, regardless of the circumstances, this is a good thing, as at least Ning Yuan does not have to wear someone else's face, which is indeed quite uncomfortable

This is precisely why Ning Yuan has consumed so many elixirs over the years, yet has been unable to open a single martial vein or complete the foundation of martial arts. His cultivation at the ninth rank has been entirely forced up through the use of elixirs, and in reality, he cannot be considered a true martial artist.

When Ning Yuan killed that Iron Violent Bear, the system rated it as perfect, which directly awarded Ning Yuan 100 hero points

Although the former young master of Ningda was a debauched playboy who spent his days in indulgence, he had not been without the desire to strive for cultivation before this; it was just that his limited aptitude rendered his efforts futile.

First and foremost, enhancing one's strength is imperative. In this world, everything is ephemeral. Although the Ning family serves as a decent support, it cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contemplating, Ning Yuan focused his mind and activated the power of the blood of Chiyou within his body, directing it towards the nine martial veins.

However, Ning Yuan's martial veins seemed to be blocked by a massive stone, incredibly resilient, and without the assistance of formidable external force, it was simply impossible to break through.

Therefore, enhancing one's own strength is inevitable. For Ning Yuan, the quickest ways to improve his strength are essentially two: first, to elevate his martial arts cultivation, and second, to awaken the blood of Chiyou within him

Twin Halberds (50 points), Chiyou's Blood (100 points)

Although the unparalleled spear is excellent, how can it compare to the blood of Chiyou

Exchange for Chiyou's blood, consuming 100 hero points

The day after tomorrow marks the division into the Nine Ranks, with the Ninth Rank as the starting point and the First Rank as the pinnacle. To enter the realm of the Ninth Rank, one must connect the nine martial veins within the body and complete the foundation of martial arts.

In fact, these two aspects are not in conflict; while enhancing martial arts cultivation, the blood of Chiyou within Ning Yuan will also be developed. This martial arts training is inherently a means of unlocking one's own potential, and if the power of Chiyou's blood is activated, it can also accelerate his martial arts cultivation, complementing each other.

How can this look just like me! Ning Yuan stared at the face in the mirror for a long time, his expression becoming somewhat strange. It was one thing for the name of the eldest son of the Ning family to be the same as his, but to look exactly like him as well—was this a coincidence or what?

This is the drawback of the bloodline abilities of heroes. If Ning Yuan were to exchange for a hero ability similar to the unparalleled spear, which is akin to martial skills, he would be able to inherit it perfectly. However, for bloodline abilities and the like, he must rely on his own cultivation and enhancement.

Although Ning Yuan can draw hero cards, it is his physical body that bears the power of these hero cards. If the foundation of this body is too weak, even if he draws an incredibly powerful hero card, he may not be able to unleash its full potential. There is also the possibility that, like when he previously used the Dian Wei card, his physical strength could be overdrawn, leading to the premature termination of the hero card's effects.

Ignoring this trivial matter, Ning Yuan returned to bed and began to contemplate his next course of action

The path of martial arts is divided into innate and acquired stages. For the time being, let us not mention the high-level innate practitioners; instead, let us discuss the realm of acquired practitioners.

Now, what Ning Yuan must do first is to find a way to open the nine martial veins within his body

Hero points are the points obtained during battles using hero cards, evaluated based on the strength of the opponent, as well as Ning Yuan's condition and response

Puff!

However, Ning Yuan did not regret it. The blood of Chiyou held significance for him that far surpassed that of the unparalleled spear. Moreover, martial skills can be cultivated, but bloodlines are not something that can be easily obtained, especially when it comes to the bloodline of the demon god Chiyou

Before completing the foundation of martial arts and opening the dantian, the human body is unable to generate and store true qi. Therefore, to open the meridians, one must refine the power of vital energy and blood.

Therefore, Ning Yuan quickly recalled the information regarding martial arts cultivation

If measured by an average standard, the blockage of the meridians in an ordinary person is at most akin to being sealed by dirt; as long as the vitality and blood are condensed to a certain extent, it can still be cleared.

After the recent battle, Ning Yuan was acutely aware of the formidable power of the blood of Chi You. As long as he obtained the blood of Chi You, his seemingly worthless talent would no longer be a significant issue.

Of course, it is not necessary to open all nine meridians to complete the foundation of martial arts; opening just one meridian is sufficient. However, almost no one chooses to do it this way, as establishing the foundation of martial arts is the starting point of martial cultivation and is the most crucial aspect. Only those who have opened their meridians can proceed, and the more meridians one opens, the better the foundation will be, leading to greater achievements in the future

This is precisely the power of Chiyou's blood. However, compared to the previous use of the Dian Wei hero card, the Chiyou's blood circulating within Ning Yuan now appears to be milder, lacking the violent urge to destroy everything. Yet, this also means that the power has significantly diminished. If Ning Yuan were to dare to fight a Steel Violent Bear now, he would undoubtedly be the one to be crushed.