Top-Tier Perception Starts From Basic Fist Techniques

Chapter 189.3: Void Incineration Showcased Its Power. Lu Changsheng Set Skeleton Mountain Ablaze and Crushed the Seven Dao Foundation Experts! (III)

"Brother Gu, I know what you've been thinking about all this time," said Lu Changsheng as he took out a porcelain bottle. "This drop of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood is exactly what you need, right? It's the essence blood from a mental-type heavenly demon, and it's crucial for your comprehension of the Mental Principle.

"I only managed to get the essence because of your note, Brother Gu. If you hadn't given me that intel, I never would've found out about the Skeleton Heavenly Demons. Naturally, you deserve a drop of the essence blood. Sometimes, information is more valuable than anything else."

"Uh..." Gu Nian was touched. Indeed, he had long been dreaming of getting his hands on the Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood. But earlier on Skeleton Mountain, he had been completely powerless, forced to stand on the sidelines while those Dao Foundation martial artists were competing for the Skeleton Heavenly Demons.

He knew that the note he had left behind did not warrant a drop of the Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood. After all, Lu Changsheng had made it in time thanks to his own fortune, and he had managed to take down all three Skeleton Heavenly Demons with his own strength.

And yet, Gu Nian was not going to refuse Lu Changsheng's gift out of humility. Regardless of whether he had truly contributed to this mission or not, deep down, he really wanted this one drop of essence blood.

"Brother Lu... I won't say anything unnecessary. Consider this drop of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood something I'm borrowing from you. I'll make sure to repay you for your kindness, one day," Gu Nian said with a solemn expression.

"Sure thing." Lu Changsheng nodded. It would be great if someday he could get a drop of essence blood from Gu Nian, although he would not mind if Gu Nian never returned the favor.

"Thank you again, Brother Lu."

With that, Gu Nian took his leave. Judging from his hurried pace, he was likely going to start contemplating the Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood right away.

Lu Changsheng also returned to his cave residence with the same intention. He took out a porcelain bottle. Although he had two drops of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, he could only contemplate one drop.

Mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood is extremely rare. It's not the kind of thing you can actively search and eventually find. You only stumble upon it by chance. I just hope this drop of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood won't let me down...

With that thought, Lu Changsheng opened the bottle, poured out the drop of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, and began to contemplate it.

With his terrifying Perception of over ten thousand points, Lu Changsheng became completely immersed in the Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood and in the Mental Principle contained within it.

He tirelessly contemplated the Mental Principle, while the progress of his Mental Principle Seed rose at an incredible pace. Ten percent... twenty percent... thirty, forty... fifty percent.

When the drop of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood before him vanished and turned to ash, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.

This time, while contemplating the Mental Principle, Lu Changsheng had felt the improvement very clearly. He was certain he had made progress, though he was not sure how much.

So, he brought up his Status Panel to check.

[Status Panel]

Host: Lu Changsheng

Perception: 12,501 (A Dragon Among Men)

Mental Principle Seed: 60% (Progress)

Fire Principle: 4% Progress

Heart Sword True Mantra: 1% Progress (Golden Heart Sword)

It seemed that the progress of his Mental Principle had actually reached sixty percent. A single drop of the Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood had actually pushed his mental Principle to sixty percent.

This is slightly more efficient than the fire-attribute Heavenly Demon Essence Blood I contemplated before.

Back then, the fire-attribute Heavenly Demon Essence Blood had increased his progress by fifty-eight percent in one go. The difference was just two percent—ultimately insignificant, but a difference nonetheless.

With just one more drop of mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, I'll be able to fully comprehend the Mental Principle! When that happens, I'll have two Principles, and my strength will rise to another level!

Lu Changsheng's eyes flickered with excitement. For a Dao Foundation martial artist, gaining an additional Principle would elevate their strength to another level.

In Lu Changsheng's case, the Mental Principle he was currently contemplating was extremely rare and special. Once he managed to comprehend it, his mental secret techniques would likely become earth-shatteringly powerful. There were also mental-type divine techniques out there, and if he mastered those as well, his combat power would surge dramatically yet again.

The problem is, finding a second drop of mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood won’t be easy.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Changsheng stood up and left his cave residence, going straight to the Exchange Hall.

The place was as lively as ever. Many Dao Foundation martial artists had set up stalls, trading the Heavenly Demon Essence Blood they possessed.

At a glance, Lu Changsheng saw Zhao Yuanshan, the man who had once lent him Heavenly Demon Essence Blood.

Within ten years, Lu Changsheng was to return one drop of Heavenly Demon Essence Blood. That meant he had to return two drops in total, and if more than ten years passed, he would have to return three drops of Heavenly Demon Essence Blood in total.

At the moment, Lu Changsheng only had one drop of Heavenly Demon Essence Blood left, so he could not repay his debt just yet. But even if he had more, he would not return it anytime soon. He had ten years to do so, and there was no need to rush.

After all, his current priority was his own strength. He needed to obtain more Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, contemplate Principles, and increase his power. Once his strength increased, obtaining Heavenly Demon Essence Blood in the future would become much easier.

At the moment, Lu Changsheng needed a second kind of mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood. He went looking through the Exchange Hall, but in the end, he could not find even a single drop of mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood.

Mental-type Principles are already extremely rare, and mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood is exactly the same. You need to be extremely lucky to stumble upon it. Seems like none of the martial artists here have any mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood either...

Lu Changsheng was somewhat disappointed. Of course, he could exchange the precious drop of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood for ordinary Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, but that would be a bad deal for Lu Changsheng. After all, rare Heavenly Demon Essence Blood was usually traded for the same attribute.

What should I do...?

After thinking it over, Lu Changsheng eventually went over to Zhao Yuanshan.

Zhao Yuanshan was always in the Exchange Hall and knew everything that went on there like the back of his hand. When it came to Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, few people were better informed than he was.

"Brother Zhao, do you know anyone in the Exchange Hall who has mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood and wants to trade for other mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood?" asked Lu Changsheng.

"Hmm? Lu Changsheng, did you get a drop of mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood? Don't tell me the rumors are true... Did you really acquire three drops of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood in that one battle on Skeleton Mountain?" Zhao Yuanshan's eyes lit up.

Sure enough, his information network was remarkable. After only one day, news of what had transpired on Skeleton Mountain had already reached his ears.

"I was just lucky. Brother Zhao, do you know anything about mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood? If you have some yourself, I can trade with you too," Lu Changsheng pressed.

Zhao Yuanshan gasped. So it's all true! Good heavens!

Zhao Yuanshan looked Lu Changsheng up and down. He had misjudged him, terribly so. Zhao Yuanshan had already been bold enough in his estimates, but even he had never imagined that Lu Changsheng could master a Principle in such a short time, and possess such terrifying combat power.

Lu Changsheng had overpowered seven Dao Foundation experts who had each mastered a Principle, then seized three drops of Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood!

"Ahem..." Zhao Yuanshan quickly suppressed his excitement, taking on a rather mysterious tone. "Lu Changsheng, as you probably already know, mental-type Heavenly Demon Essence Blood is extremely precious. In the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect’s camp, almost no Dao Foundation martial artist has even a single drop. But if you really want to trade for it, there is a way."

"What way?" Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stared fixedly at Zhao Yuanshan.