Advancing to First Order, Bloodline Emerges

Chapter 6: Breakthrough to First Tier, Bloodline Emerges

"Ah----" Piercing screams, chilling to the bone, tore through the roaring waterfall and rippled through the lush forest, instantly causing a commotion.

Ordinary animals, like the elk by the pond and small creatures resembling wild rabbits, scurried away in panic. Meanwhile, some Fierce Beasts let out loud roars, their ferocious eyes sharpening as they slowly moved towards the source of the sound, throwing the surrounding forest into chaos.

At this moment, Chen Yun was unaware of his "masterpiece." He was enduring torment that was less than human. The tearing pain within his body forced him to his knees, his fists smashing the ground in a frenzy. Cracks spread from the impact points on the earth.

Chen Yun felt every cell in his body splitting apart wildly. This wasn't the simple cell division we talk about today; it was the complete disintegration of cells. But immediately after, a warm current flowed through, and the scattered cells condensed again, though much smaller than their original volume. Countless cells throughout his body were undergoing the same process of disintegration and condensation simultaneously.

His bones felt as if they were being gnawed by countless ants, emitting crackling sounds that made Chen Yun wish for death. His once delicate and youthful face contorted into a mask of agony. Sweat beaded on his face, mixing with the dirt, leaving his entire visage filthy.

Chen Yun felt he was on the verge of collapse, his soul trembling as if a flickering lamp about to extinguish. A searing heat emanated from within him, as if he were immersed in lava. His body was burning red, and wisps of black smoke rose even from his clothes.

"Am I going to die?" Chen Yun murmured sadly to himself. He could clearly sense his current state; death could claim him at any moment.

Although his Physical Body was undergoing a rapid transformation, the results of such a metamorphosis were often too late for many to enjoy, as the inhuman torment frequently proved unbearable for cultivators.

On the War God Continent, Battle Qi permeated everywhere, and cultivating it had become mainstream. It wasn't that no one had ever cultivated their Physical Body, but for some unknown reason, physical cultivation was incredibly difficult, carrying risks thousands of times greater than cultivating Battle Qi. Furthermore, there were no cultivation techniques before reaching the first tier; it relied entirely on various extreme torment methods to force the human body to transform, thereby breaking through the first human limit.

However, this first step was exceptionally perilous. It wasn't that the pain it brought was stronger or more terrifying than later stages of cultivation, but rather that the Physical Body of a Warrior was still mortal and couldn't withstand such a sudden transformation. Many who had practiced physical cultivation in history failed at this stage, resulting in explosive death.

Of course, it couldn't be denied that a rare few exceptionally talented prodigies had succeeded and even reached extremely high levels. Their formidable physical strength made them invincible among their peers, shining brilliantly in their era.

But cultivating the Physical Body was simply too difficult, and the risks were extremely high. It was an undertaking only for peerless geniuses with immense willpower and courage. In contrast, cultivating Battle Qi was relatively easier and much faster than physical cultivation. Of course, Chen Yun's cultivation speed was an exception, the reasons for which would be explained later.

Over time, the arduous and thankless task of physical cultivation became something few people pursued. To this day, it was almost unheard of for anyone to practice it.

"Ah! Roar--!" Suddenly, a scream mixed with a hint of a Dragon's roar erupted from Chen Yun's mouth.

A faint pressure emanated from his body, a kingly aura like a divine dragon from the ninth heaven. The Fierce Beasts slowly approaching Chen Yun were instantly struck with terror. The pressure that came from their souls made them disregard the dying Chen Yun on the ground and flee madly into the forest. Following them, more chaos erupted within the forest.

Old Ent was on his way back when he suddenly heard the Dragon's roar mixed with the scream. His expression changed drastically.

How could there be a Giant Dragon in this area? He had thoroughly investigated it before; there wasn't even a Fierce Beast above level five, let alone a Giant Dragon. How was this possible? Old Ent was filled with disbelief. Moreover, judging by the scream, it was clearly Chen Yun's voice. Old Ent couldn't fathom it; he feared Chen Yun had already met with misfortune.

Thinking of this, he was filled with regret. Why did he have to leave at this particular time? He had never expected Chen Yun to break through so quickly, leaving him no time to prepare.

His trip to the depths of the forest to gather herbs was for Chen Yun. If it were up to Chen Yun alone, he probably... On his way back, he encountered several powerful Fierce Beasts, including one level seven beast. If not for his own strong Physical Body and speed, he might have been in grave danger.

Old Ent held two elite herbs in his hand. One was purple, named Nine Nether Grass. As the name suggested, it was a cold-natured item. During the breakthrough of the Physical Body, the body would emit immense heat, and such a cold-attributed herb was precisely what was needed.

The other was lush green, resembling a wild grass. But one shouldn't be fooled by its appearance. It was a rare life-saving divine medicine on the continent—the Undying Divine Grass. Legend had it that as long as there was a breath left, taking this grass could bring the dead back to life. Of course, no one knew the truth, as this grass was too rare, and no one had ever heard of anyone using it. Old Ent was lucky to have encountered it this time. He had once chanced upon such a grass, otherwise, even if it were placed before him, he wouldn't have recognized it.

"Little Chen! Little Chen!" Old Ent rushed back frantically, urgently calling Chen Yun's name.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened. On a patch of ground that was a complete mess, lay a small, blood-covered, filthy figure. Old Ent leaped down hastily and arrived beside Chen Yun.

Looking at Chen Yun's current state, his heart couldn't help but clench. He placed a hand on Chen Yun's chest and felt his faint heartbeat. His heart sank further. With a solemn expression, he slowly channeled a warm current into Chen Yun's body, examining his condition.

But what surprised Old Ent was that Chen Yun's body showed no damage whatsoever. In fact, it was better than it could possibly be. Powerful, warm currents flowed through his body. This was clearly the sign of a successful breakthrough to the first tier!

Moreover, the dense energy was almost comparable to that of a Fighter-level cultivator. And within that energy was a mysterious power that even Old Ent couldn't detect. It also strongly repelled the energy Old Ent was injecting, forcing him to withdraw his own. He immediately crushed the Undying Divine Grass, mixed it with a little pond water, and poured it into Chen Yun's mouth. However, Chen Yun was unconscious and unable to swallow. Old Ent had no choice but to forcefully use his energy to push it into Chen Yun's body.

Squatting beside Chen Yun, Old Ent gazed at him with deep concern. Although Chen Yun had consumed the legendary Undying Divine Grass, no one knew if it could truly bring him back from the brink of death as the legends claimed. Moreover, when he had rushed back, Chen Yun's breathing had already become intermittent.

Sigh. Old Ent sighed deeply. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and abruptly stood up, looking around. After a long while, he found nothing. Old Ent frowned, pondered for a long time, and murmured doubtfully, "What was that Dragon's roar just now? What exactly happened here?"