Long Chen sat cross-legged in his cave abode, the five jade boxes arranged in front of him on the stone floor.
The Blood Orchid Flower glowed faintly in its container, crimson petals pulsing with spiritual energy. The other four materials, Ironbone Root, Silverleaf Grass, Jade Marrow Stone, and Flame Heart Fruit sat beside it, each sealed and preserved.
He opened his eyes and looked at them.
"Alright," Long Chen said. "Walk me through this."
*The first stage of the Blood Tyrant Devouring Art is called Tyrant Demon,* Azazel began, his tone shifting into instruction mode. *You're going to create a spiritual pattern across your body—a network of channels and nodes that will allow demon beast blood essence to flow through your system and refine your flesh, bones, and organs.*
"Sounds painful."
