Devour

Chapter 366 Accident

Pan Zhonghan looked around and saw that the place was remote, open, and quiet, so he decided, "Let's start here."

Wang Xiongwu felt a sudden surge of panic for no apparent reason, and asked tremblingly, "How...how should I proceed? Do I need to practice external skills?"

Pan Zhonghan pulled out a full thirty-two Dragon-Lion Blood-Reversing Pills from his treasure bag and handed them over, instructing him in a serious tone, "Take the elixir first, then practice the 'Sea Boiling Technique' for a full week. Your power will naturally increase significantly. With diligent practice, you will surely ascend to the No-Mind Realm. The position of Holy Son will be securely yours!"

Wang Xiongwu stared at the reddish-brown pills that looked like solidified blood, his eyes wide open. His two palms were filled to the brim. He said in astonishment, "How can there be so many? I want to eat them as food!"

Pan Zhonghan sneered, "You think you have too many panaceas? I've spent all my money on this treasure. This is my only chance. Cherish it!"

Wang Xiongwu was filled with both anticipation and worry. He gritted his teeth and muttered, "Eat them all in one go? One of these pills is equivalent to reducing your lifespan by three reincarnation eras. If you age too quickly, you'll die on the spot!"

Pan Zhonghan said nonchalantly, "I've calculated carefully, and at your current state, taking thirty-two pills in a row is just enough for you. What your uncle taught you is absolutely correct!"

Wang Xiongwu was still feeling uneasy and kept asking, "Where's the promised Life-Slaying Pill? If we don't use it to neutralize the negative effects, the consequences will be quite serious!"

Pan Zhonghan calmly took out a light red elixir and spread it on his palm to show it. He said calmly, "Look, everything is ready! You just need to improve your skills and take this life-threatening elixir as soon as possible. Any minor problems will be solved and you will be safe and sound."

Wang Xiongwu suppressed his inner confusion and throbbing, and stared at the pill in Pan Zhonghan's hand again and again.

Its texture is mysterious and profound, its light is noble and soft, and its color is flawless, which is no different from the legendary heavenly golden elixir.

Wang Xiongwu secretly rejoiced: "These are all fourth-level golden elixirs! They must have cost a fortune. As a mere inner sect guardian, I can hardly afford one even if I live frugally, and now I've spent so many in one go!"

His thoughts drifted further and further away like a wild horse. "In the future, I will be promoted to the Holy Son, and I will be only one step away from the throne of the Holy Lord. By then, rare resources like Golden Pills and Holy Pills will be plentiful. All the sacrifices I have made so far will be worth it!"

Pan Zhonghan's urging voice interrupted his long thoughts: "Why are you still in a daze? Hurry up and take your medicine and practice!"

Wang Xiongwu did not dare to hesitate any longer and opened his mouth to swallow a Dragon-Lion Blood-Reversing Pill to try out its effect.

Instantly, the potent medicinal power surged, driving his power to soar, and Wang Xiongwu felt an incomparable sense of lightness and wonder. Filled with ecstasy, he muttered to himself, "Excellent! The effect is beyond imagination!"

Once, there were two. Wang Xiongwu swallowed several more pills without a second thought. The potent effects of the drug surged through his meridians, leaving him feeling as elated as if he had just had a sudden enlightenment. He was completely captivated.

As the drugs took effect, the torrent surging through his body grew stronger. Wang Xiongwu gradually felt unbalanced, his head heavy, as if the whole world was upside down, and from deep within his dantian, like a volcanic eruption, a huge ball of blazing flames suddenly rushed up.

Wang Xiongwu desperately wanted to vent his rage, and he spat out several mouthfuls of blood, which splattered onto the ground one after another. The blood then quietly seeped into the soil and was absorbed without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Pan Zhonghan observed Wang Xiongwu's every detail with unwavering attention, while Wang Xiongwu was so absorbed in the Dragon and Lion Blood-Reversing Pills he was putting into his mouth one by one. Both of them, each anxiously awaiting a miracle, hadn't noticed anything unusual on the ground nearby.

"The medicine is too strong! I can still bear it." Wang Xiongwu's lips trembled involuntarily, and his voice became hoarse.

At this point, he wiped away the last shred of rationality, took a deep breath, and persevered, resolutely swallowing the whole thing. As the last pill entered his stomach, it transformed into a wild and raging flow of vital energy, promoting the boiling and mutation of his true essence.

At this moment, Wang Xiongwu turned his head slightly and saw Pan Zhonghan's mouth corners raised, revealing a triumphant smile.

"My skills have increased dramatically, and my uncle must be very happy... Oh, by the way, when I become the Son of God, I will naturally not forget to help this old fellow." Wang Xiongwu was calculating the benefits in his mind.

Before he could think deeply, the outburst of Dantian's true energy made Wang Xiongwu feel excruciating pain, and he vomited large mouthfuls of bright red blood again. The blood streaked through the air like an arrow, splashed onto the ground, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

However, the two of them were in a state of high excitement and concentration, and still did not notice the abnormal phenomenon.

Pan Zhonghan stared at Wang Xiongwu intently. The handsome young man in his prime turned from pale to red, and then back to pale. After repeating this several times, he turned into a white-haired and frail old man at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Wang Xiongwu clearly felt that his body was rapidly deteriorating, and fatigue and sleepiness were coming over him like a tide. He was far from his previous energetic self, and he knew that the consequences were extremely serious.

"Uncle-master, please give me the life-saving pill quickly." Wang Xiongwu shouted hurriedly, fearing that he would not be able to get the life-saving pill.

Pan Zhonghan extended his hand and handed it over, his expression serious as he instructed, "Take it slowly. First, regulate your breathing for a full week, and try to adapt to it so that it can maximize its effectiveness. Don't waste the precious medicinal power!"

Wang Xiongwu took the pill that smelled faintly of blood with trembling hands, and said with a dry laugh: "Haha...Uncle Master, I understand your intentions."

He vaguely saw Pan Zhonghan's eyes twitch violently, and he was secretly surprised: "Master, are you worried that I'm wasting the medicine? How can I bear to waste even a drop? But making up for my youth is also important."

Wang Xiongwu didn't want to delay even a little. In just a few moments, he completed a full cycle of Qigong. Feeling he had reached an unprecedented peak state, he swallowed the elixir in his hand and breathed a long sigh of relief. "Everything is ready. From now on, everything is fine. I just need to concentrate on practicing my magic skills!"

Pan Zhonghan suggested, "This opportunity is rare. We should quickly channel the medicinal power into our bodies and bones. If we can do it successfully, we can at least break through to the late stage of the Wuwei Realm."

"I will never let my uncle down! After this hard work, the effect will surely be better!" Wang Xiongwu sat cross-legged as he was told and practiced the secret "Sea Boiling Sutra" of Jingtao Sect.

As the name suggests, the scriptures record extremely powerful exercises that can make the Qi in the Dantian boil endlessly as if it were reborn, and can open up the meridians and blood vessels, allowing people to be reborn day by day.

"Ordinary inner sect guardians are simply not qualified to practice this set of supreme martial arts skills. Only by becoming a candidate for the Holy Son can they obtain the core inheritance. From now on, I will soar to the sky!" Wang Xiongwu thought happily and practiced even harder.

At first, Wang Xiongwu allowed the drug's effects to gradually take effect. All of his meridians were unobstructed, and he was still happily thinking: "The progress is much faster than expected. I will break through to the late stage of Wuwei Realm in a moment! At this rate, I may even be able to easily cross the Wunian Realm or even the Wuxiang Realm!"

But he soon realized something was amiss. Every bit of his blood essence seemed to have gained a new life and was gathering towards his dantian. The frenzied momentum only grew! Then, like a flood bursting through a dam, it erupted uncontrollably.

If the vomiting of blood before was just like a ball of fire rushing up, at this moment it was as if all the blood and vitality in the body were squeezed out from the inside out, and then twisted into a big ball and drilled out as if escaping.

Faced with the strange situation, Wang Xiongwu completely lost control and involuntarily raised his head and opened his mouth.

Suddenly, dazzling blood light burst out of his mouth, and a vivid blood-colored little dragon flew out, with a complete head, torso, tail, and limbs. It hovered in the air and rose slowly.

"What's going on? The description in the Sea Boiling Sutra doesn't correspond to any of these phenomena... Could it be that my soul is wandering outside my body? But I'm far from reaching the state of freedom, how could I possibly do that?"

Although Wang Xiongwu had difficulty controlling his body, he was able to maintain his thinking. When he felt something was wrong, he saw Pan Zhonghan closing in on him from the corner of his eye.

In such an embarrassing situation, even a fool would realize that something serious had happened, and Wang Xiongwu was immediately frightened out of his wits.

Pan Zhonghan's face was twisted with a sinister grin, and his proud words were filled with venom: "After all my calculations, I finally got what I wanted. Your spiritual orifice, sword body, bloodline, and all your power are mine!"

Wang Xiongwu was speechless. In his bewilderment, he knew he had been tricked, but he couldn't understand why he had been framed. He pondered over and over again: "I have always been respectful to this elder from the same sect. How could he have ended up like this?"