Thump thump—

Ah, that feels so good!

This is the life a human being should live!

The scrawled skeleton rediscovered the feeling of being human.

Even this foul-smelling pool of blood now smelled sweet.

If only there were no immortals from the upper realm!

Wait... an immortal from the upper realm?

not good!

That person isn't dead, is he?

The hastily drawn skeleton was startled, and its body immediately reassembled.

After careful examination, it confirmed one fact: the person was still alive.

Not only did he not die, his white and golden brain was still rapidly accumulating.

Okay, baby!

That way I can keep eating!

......

While Li Fan made a significant discovery regarding the scribbles on the skeleton, his swordplay also progressed.

Before the giant beast's claws could crush him, he was able to reliably cut off a single hair from the beast.

This newly mastered swordsmanship differs in function and power generation from the Blood Burning Annihilation Technique.

Li Fan originally intended to name this sword technique "Severing Hair".

Simple and clear!

But after thinking about it, I was afraid that I would get drunk and Old Chen would hear me.

In the end, I made some minor modifications and named the sword technique "Zhan Kan".

Cut off everything, see through life and death!

Although we can't achieve that level of excellence yet, the intention is good, and it's something to be proud of.

No, I can't think about these things anymore. I need to survive first!

Pulling himself back to reality, Li Fan continued practicing his swordsmanship.

As he practiced, he suddenly made an unexpected discovery.

That is, one's own knife is becoming more and more powerful.

Even with a body devoid of all six senses, a warm current seemed to flow from time to time.

Why does this feeling... feel so much like drinking blood and devouring one's vital energy?

No, it's blood-drinking!

Li Fan's eyes flashed with a sharp light; he was certain this was Blood Drinker.

Bang!

Li Fan exploded.

When he woke up again, he began to try drinking blood.

......

After dying more than ten times, Li Fan made a new discovery.

That was the period before he slashed the beast's fur and killed it; he was able to control his body.

It felt as if I was soaking in some kind of strange liquid, and I was constantly absorbing the power of the liquid by drinking blood.

Although this power is mottled and chaotic, it is just right for drinking blood, because drinking blood will only absorb the core power within and make it one's own.

And the power within it is so pure it's outrageous.

A power unmatched by any human!

Li Fan confirmed.

Who was the kind person who brought me to such a blessed place?

The Venerable Master of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect? It can't be him!

Could it be that the Emperor has won and is now trying to save me?

As he pondered this, Li Fan patted his head.

I was so stupid—really—

Since drinking blood can be used, there's no reason why mental magic can't be used!

Why don't you just take a look and you'll know?

Li Fan began a new round of trials.

He succeeded, and then almost lost his mind.

Holy shit, that son of a bitch—his maternal grandparents and aunts!

This abstract thing looks just like that brain-sucking, rotten-hearted bastard in the black market—

In just a few seconds, Li Fan unleashed all the swear words he had in his mouth.

He swore that he would stay alive.

He was determined to grind that abstract-looking skull into powder and then scatter it all the way from the depths of the East Sea to the Yin Corpse Sect's grotto in the Northern Territory.

No, we can't let this bastard get away with it so easily.

I'm going to smash it and throw it into the pigpen to feed the pigs.

With a clear objective in mind, Li Fan swung the knife faster and faster.

......

Huh?

How come we have so much brain damage in such a short time?

Why is the golden liquid overflowing from the broken bones?

Why is that?

Forget about that for now, let's eat first!

The scruffy skeleton leaned forward, a bone straw sticking out of its mouth.

It carefully sucked little by little, and as it sucked, it noticed that there was more and more brain matter, so the scrawled skeleton slowly sped up.

As it continued adding, it realized something was wrong!

The patterns on this guy's body are fading, which shouldn't be the case!

This is a scheme devised by the Lord. Why would it be like this?

Could it be... that he's breaking free from his restraints?

The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. The scruffy skeleton stopped its feeding and stared at Li Fan, scrutinizing him.

It seems—they really are getting out of trouble?

The scribbled skull seemed to have lost its mind.

Immortals from the upper realm are invincible, and their methods are unsolvable.

This guy in front of me broke through the immortal's methods, does that mean he's equivalent to an immortal from the upper realm?

If I make him a part of my body, am I also equivalent to an immortal from the upper realm?

The will-o'-the-wisp in the hastily drawn skull eye socket paused for a moment, then burned even more fiercely.

Greed is like a wildfire; once ignited, it cannot be extinguished.

It seems...it really works!

Shall we get started?

Or should we wait a little longer?

Despite the fierce struggle between greed and reason, the scruffy skeleton ultimately decided to follow its instincts.

Assimilate them first!

It reached out to dismantle Li Fan's body, but just then, a loud roar came from the glass barrier above the blood pool.

Click!

A massive crack pierced through the barrier, followed by shattered rocks crashing into the blood fountain.

The scruffy skeleton was stunned when it saw the hole that had suddenly appeared.

Its already limited intelligence was working at full speed, and it eventually came to a conclusion.

That means the immortals from the upper realm sensed something was wrong and were warning me.

To be able to sense this situation from such a distance, one truly deserves to be called an immortal from the upper realm.

Just as the scruffy skeleton was lamenting, a head poked out from the hole.

Their eyes met, and the scruffy skeleton scratched his head.

Warrior?

How could there be martial artists?

Did the lantern-eyed creatures get killed?

That shouldn't be happening!

This guy in front of me is so weak, it doesn't make sense!

"Ahem... Hey skeleton, would you believe me if I said I was lost?"

Dongfang Qingming scratched his head shyly.

This sentence made the scrawled skull's forehead smoke. "Invincible in the world, lost?"

Is that possible?

It's probably possible!

The question is, how should I answer this?

Perhaps because he felt guilty, or perhaps because he had too many things to consider in a short period of time, the scribbles-covered skeleton froze.

But Dongfang Qingming was not stunned. He rushed forward and punched, smashing the strangely shaped head of the scrawled skull into pieces.

He... is attacking me?

The hastily drawn skeleton was bewildered?

Does this count as an attack?

I don't think so!

So weak!

Was he greeting me?

"Hey, you monster, take this punch!"

Without thinking twice, Dongfang Qingming unleashed a barrage of punches like a sudden storm.

Although this thing in front of us doesn't seem very smart, Jun Tang clearly stated that there are four monsters at the end of the passage, each of which is as powerful as a top-tier, invincible human.

Having succeeded in his sneak attack, he naturally wanted to press on.

As for Li Fan, whose head was cracked open, they could only be treated and then saved.

"You...are hitting me?"

You dare hit me?

How dare you do that!

The torn skeleton was enraged!

It didn't even make a move, so why was it attacked?

His already limited intelligence was completely ignited by rage.

I'm going to beat you to death!

The scattered bones quickly reassembled, and as a dangerous aura erupted, Dongfang Qingming was already sent flying.

grass!

How can he be so strong?

Dongfang Qingming smashed directly into the wall.

Before he could react, the skeleton's attack arrived again.

This path... is not for humans to walk!

What's the point of fighting?!

There was absolutely no way to fight back.

After being slashed away once again, Dongfang Qingming turned and ran.

As for Li Fan, you'd better pray for yourself!