Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior

As his trembling fingertips moved, an enigmatic inscription began, one that even the three master craftsmen would view as an anomaly; soon, a rough feather-shaped inscription was completed.

Though the inscription appeared rough, like the babbling of a three-year-old child, it was actually imbued with profound mysteries.

The instant the inscription was completed, red light circulated, and the Fire Spiritual Qi that lingered in the heavens and earth surrounded it. The red light shimmered, and the heat released from the feather pattern inscribed on the rock wall distorted the surrounding air, followed by a faint yet majestic and proud sparrow’s cry echoing throughout the cave.

"It’s done... the Fire Sparrow Pattern is complete!"

Without needing to look, Su Mu was already certain he had succeeded.

"The first step of the Fire Sparrow Transformation requires drawing the Fire Sparrow Blood into the body, using the Fire Sparrow Breathing Technique to refine one’s blood, then using the refined blood as ink to inscribe the basic Fire Sparrow Pattern on the flesh; this is the Blood and Flesh Rune of the Initial Realm."

"The second step is to inscribe the Fire Sparrow Pattern with the spine as the axis, connecting the bones and muscles throughout the body, sketching the Firebird Totem, which is the Spirit Bone Engraving Map of the Middle Realm."

"The final step requires gathering the Fire Sparrow’s will within the viscera, shaping it into intention... ultimately achieving the true Transformation Realm."

The final realm was merely an ideal imagined by Su Mu; what he needed to do now was quickly accomplish the first step to cultivate the Fire Sparrow Power and break into the Little Vajra Secret Realm.

"The inscription of the Fire Sparrow Pattern... let’s start with both palms!"

The Fire Sparrow’s wounds are most numerous on the wings, and Su Mu has observed the injuries on the Fire Sparrow’s wings most frequently during this period. He felt most confident about this part and planned to start from here.

Su Mu’s eyes gleamed with fervor and determination.

He immediately began crafting a new batch of Sparrow Blood Wine, this time not just adding a few drops of sparrow blood to the wine, but directly ladling a full scoop from the Blood Pool into the wine gourd.

Once a new batch of Sparrow Blood Wine was successfully brewed, without hesitation, Su Mu’s breathing began to operate in a mysterious manner, like a weak flame burning.

This was the Fire Sparrow Breathing Technique comprehended by Su Mu while in the state of Soul Incarnation, observing the injuries firsthand.

With each breath, the subtle flame abruptly burned vigorously.

Crack!

A series of crisp, continuous sounds of explosion echoed within Su Mu’s body, burning away impurities accumulated over months due to broken veins.

As he breathed, Su Mu also appropriately poured down a mouthful of medicinal wine. Instantly, he felt as though his body had become kindling, every inch of flesh and veins burning wildly, yet Su Mu remained unfazed, or perhaps he had long become accustomed to this inhuman pain.

When Su Mu overcame the pain with his willpower and entered the state, he seemed to forget everything, exhaling and inhaling as black mist mixed within the airflow from his slightly open mouth and nose, the impure residues being burnt away inside his body, now expelled with each breath.

During this process, the Sparrow Blood Wine rapidly flowed within, merging with Su Mu’s blood, repeatedly flushing, blending, refining, making his blood increasingly vivid red, undergoing a metamorphosis comparable to Blood Exchange!

If outsiders were to enter the cave now, they would find Su Mu’s skin faintly glowing red, not activating the Jade Bone State, yet each inch of his skin bore a translucent, naturally jade-like beauty.

In the Introspection state, the congealed blood due to broken veins inside Su Mu showed signs of melting, then expelled with each breath, the changes were simply incredible!

One night of breathing was difficult for Su Mu with broken veins sustain, but after the night, he slowly stood up from the wheelchair, feeling an unprecedented ease.

This was a feeling of ease never experienced since his veins broke; he felt as though his body was somewhat stronger after just one night.

"My body is indeed stronger; the Fire Sparrow Blood inherently has a powerful healing effect on veins. Coupled with the Fire Sparrow Breathing Technique, it’s even more effective... this is no illusion!"

"If I persist, even without relying on the Little Vajra Secret Realm, the Fire Sparrow Blood and Transformation alone might just completely heal me!"

Su Mu inadvertently revealed a faint smile, then stepped out of the cave to fetch the food provided by Yan Xiaolan, now piled like a mountain outside the cave.

"That girl is thoughtful."

After feasting, Su Mu continued drinking Sparrow Blood Wine, continuing to refine his blood.

The seconds ticked by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed, with Su Mu constantly increasing the demonic blood content in the Sparrow Blood Wine.

On this particular night, sweat beads the size of beans popped out from Su Mu’s forehead, yet his face revealed an uncontrollable joy and anticipation.

Su Mu activated the refined blood within, leaving the first Fire Sparrow Pattern in his palm.

Buzz!

As the first Fire Sparrow Pattern emerged in Su Mu’s left palm, his entire body trembled, and his palm emitted a sparrow’s cry far more resonant than the Fire Sparrow Pattern on the rock wall earlier.

In that moment, his blood, flesh, and bones burned hotly within him, and a strand of intense, unprecedented powerful sensation was born.

"It’s done... entry has been made into the Profound Demon Five Transformations: Fire Sparrow Transformation!"

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