Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 358: Chapter 203: Skyfire War General

”Sir! How should I address you?”

The man in black grinned and said, ”In the hierarchy of the Cult of Fire, everyone calls me the Skyfire War General!” As he finished, the man in black’s figure began to distort, his silhouette gradually turning blurry.

Wu Gui bowed respectfully to the Skyfire War General. ”Farewell, Lord Skyfire!”

After the Skyfire War General departed, Wu Gui immediately took out the Blood Fire Spirit Pill to examine carefully. Realizing it was identical to the one Niu Guli consumed, he finally felt reassured.

Although he wanted to consume the Blood Fire Spirit Pill right away, Wu Gui knew this matter couldn’t be rushed. To completely seize control of the Thousand Poison Sect, he would first have to eliminate the Sect Master and the Great Elder!

Over the years, Wu Gui’s power had grown significantly. Although the two hadn’t openly expressed it, they were surely cautious of him in secret. Wu Gui had no intention of letting impatience ruin his grand plans.

The next day, Wu Gui publicly announced his intention to enter seclusion for a breakthrough, pushing all sect affairs aside.

After ensuring no one would disturb him, Wu Gui activated the restrictions in his loft to simulate the appearance of a closed-door retreat. Then, under the cover of nightfall, he stealthily snuck into the Red Cloud Mountain Range.

Upon entering the Red Cloud Mountain Range, Wu Gui found a concealed cave in the outer area. Once inside, he sealed the entrance and took out a Blood Fire Spirit Pill, consuming it instantly.

Under the guidance of the Blood Fire Spirit Pill, his power began to boil, and the barrier of the eighth layer of the Marrow Refining Realm became increasingly clear.

Feeling the efficacy of the Blood Fire Spirit Pill firsthand, Wu Gui hurriedly sat down and started channeling his energy.

An hour later, his aura exploded like a thunderclap. Rolling waves of energy surged outward—he had shockingly broken through to the eighth layer of the Marrow Refining Realm!

Wu Gui opened his eyes and immediately channeled his newfound power. As he felt a strength several times greater than before, his face was brimming with ecstasy!

”This feeling is truly intoxicating!”

Wu Gui eyed the remaining Blood Fire Spirit Pill and, without hesitation, consumed it.

Having learned from the prior experience, Wu Gui skillfully guided the energy to strike the barrier of the ninth layer of the Marrow Refining Realm.

The barrier of the ninth layer was several times thicker than that of the eighth, yet with the Blood Fire Spirit Pill’s assistance, Wu Gui managed to completely shatter it within merely three hours.

As the barrier broke, Wu Gui’s aura ascended to a new height. Immediately, a powerful suction force erupted from his body.

Under this suction force, swirls of brownish-yellow Spiritual Energy were extracted from the surrounding air.

Wu Gui opened his eyes and frowned before scattering the impure Spiritual Energy with a wave of his hand. He then retrieved two Spirit Stones and placed them into his palms.

Driven by the suction force from his body, the Spiritual Energy within the Spirit Stones was quickly absorbed, turning them into powder. Wu Gui promptly took out another two Spirit Stones, continuing the absorption process.

The ninth layer of the Marrow Refining Realm was the last stage of this realm. Upon ascending, one required an immense amount of Spiritual Power that would then have to be compressed into a single thread of eternal Spiritual Power Source.

Normally, Spiritual Power appears milk-white in Spirit Stones, whereas the brownish-yellow energy extracted from the air earlier was polluted.

To use polluted Spiritual Power, a complex refinement process is necessary to eliminate harmful impurities, which is far too slow for those in the Marrow Refining Realm. Therefore, preparing extra Spirit Stones for breaking through the ninth layer is essential to ensure a strong Spiritual Power Source.

Although the Spiritual Power Source can later be slowly refined, this method involves an extended timeframe and compromises combat effectiveness.

Once the Spiritual Power Source is fully condensed, it forms a Spirit Wheel in the Dantian. Spirit Wheels range in size from 1 to 9 inches—the larger the Spirit Wheel, the greater the command over Spiritual Power, the faster recovery, and the swifter ability to refine polluted Spiritual Energy from the environment!

The size of the Spirit Wheel correlates with the degree of physical refinement—stronger integration of skin membrane, blood vitality, bones, and bone marrow results in a larger Spirit Wheel.

In the domain of the Red Cloud Prefecture, the largest Spirit Wheel belongs to the current Governor; it is said that his Spirit Wheel spans a full five inches!

The Spirit Wheel is vital, not only for recovering and cultivating Spiritual Power but also as a weapon in pivotal moments of battle.

Wu Gui’s Martial Arts talent had reached its limit. Without the Blood Fire Spirit Pill, he would never have had the opportunity to ascend to the ninth layer of the Marrow Refining Realm. He harbored little hope for the size of his Spirit Wheel, but he had brought out his accumulated Spirit Stones, hoping external forces might improve its quality.

The absorption of Spiritual Power lasted for two hours. After consuming thirty Spirit Stones, the suction force within Wu Gui finally ceased.

At this moment, the Spirit Wheel in his Dantian had fully formed.

Wu Gui activated his Spiritual Power, and the shadow of the Spirit Wheel slowly emerged. Upon measuring its size, Wu Gui was quite stunned—it turned out his Spirit Wheel was a full three inches!

To his knowledge, even the Spirit Wheel of the Thousand Poison Sect’s Sect Master was only three inches!

In truth, given Wu Gui’s degree of physical integration, forming a one-inch Spirit Wheel would already have been extraordinary. The reason he managed to form a three-inch Spirit Wheel was entirely due to the Blood Fire Spirit Pill.

With the Spirit Wheel formed, Wu Gui clearly sensed the immense power surging within. With a single thought, faint Spiritual Energy gathered at his palm, forming a thin membrane.

For Martial Artists in the Marrow Refining Realm, the Guiding Method is crucial because it purifies polluted Spiritual Energy, removing hazardous impurities. Starting from the first layer of the Marrow Refining Realm, their bodies already contained Spiritual Power. However, without a Spirit Wheel, this power lacked a connection to its source, dissipating throughout the body. It merely enhanced physical strength and defense. Upon reaching the ninth layer and condensing a Spirit Wheel, the Spiritual Power gains a foundation and can finally manifest externally!