Xu Yan Has Achieved Golden Bone

Chapter 19: Xu Yan Has Forged Golden Bone (Seeking Follow-up Reads)

"So this is 'Clear the Mind, Observe the Self, Nurture True Intent.' Every subtle change is within my consciousness, allowing me to perceive the minute shifts in Bone Refining without any leakage."

This was half a month after Xu Yan returned to the small mountain village.

As usual, before dawn, Xu Yan was already cultivating.

At this moment, he had another realization. The subtle changes in his bones, every alteration in his body, the circulation of every bit of Blood Essence, were all within his consciousness.

The efficiency of Bone Refining had once again greatly improved.

"These two lines of the Cultivation Technique are far more than just this. It's that I haven't truly grasped their essence yet!"

Xu Yan sighed inwardly. The Cultivation Technique his Master had imparted was truly profound.

Every time he felt he had understood its profundity, a flash of inspiration would reveal that his understanding was still insufficient!

"I've undergone eight Transformations now. All the bones in my body have turned into Golden Bone!"

"Just one more Transformation, and my entire body will be unified, truly transforming into Golden Bone!"

The diligent Bone Refining over the past half month, especially the renewed understanding of the Cultivation Technique, had deepened his control over Blood Essence and increased the speed of Bone Refining. He was now at his eighth Transformation.

All the bones in his body had turned golden.

He was not far from the ninth Transformation, the perfect Golden Bone, a unified whole.

Xu Yan continued cultivating. He had a premonition that he would forge Golden Bone within the next day or two.

"Once I forge Golden Bone, I'll be comparable to an Ancient Prodigy, and I can begin Viscera Refining."

"Entering the Martial Dao within a year shouldn't be a problem."

"As for Jade Bone, Master said it's not something achievable through talent and persistence alone. I shouldn't be overly ambitious and wish for too much."

Golden Bone was already extraordinary. Jade Bone, on the other hand, was far too difficult.

If he were to be overly ambitious and waste time trying to temper Jade Bone, he might not be able to enter the Martial Dao within a year.

Since he would already be comparable to an Ancient Prodigy, what more could he ask for?

Therefore, Xu Yan planned to start Viscera Refining immediately after completing Golden Bone.

He could begin to comprehend the methods for Viscera Refining.

Thus, while continuing to refine his bones, Xu Yan began to recall the methods for Viscera Refining that Li Xuan had taught him, carefully pondering their deeper meanings and mysteries.

With the foundation of Skin Tempering and Bone Refining, Viscera Refining wouldn't be difficult.

He already had a direction for Viscera Refining; the challenge was how to perform it efficiently, which required a meticulous understanding of the profound principles of the Viscera Refining technique.

Li Xuan yawned and came out, glancing at Xu Yan who was cultivating. He mused inwardly, "This foolish disciple is truly persistent, and he can actually remain so calm?"

He felt a bit puzzled. After such a long time, Xu Yan still hadn't sensed Blood Essence, yet he could persevere?

He showed no signs of impatience.

Nor did he appear troubled or dejected, nor did he seem ashamed in front of Li Xuan for failing to sense Blood Essence.

He also didn't keep pestering Li Xuan about how to sense Blood Essence.

"His mindset is truly rare. Not impatient, not dejected, he just keeps at it, diligently cultivating day after day. If there really is a cultivation method, with his diligence, as long as his talent isn't lacking, he could become a strong practitioner, right?"

"What would happen if he knew I was lying to him, that the cultivation method was made up?"

Li Xuan felt it was best not to reveal the truth.

Xu Yan clearly seemed like an honest person. Bullying an honest person too much might lead to a terrifying explosion once he finally snapped.

Moreover, he was an honest person with an unusual background.

"Forget it, I'll leave him be. Let him do as he pleases. Now that the path out of the village is safe, once the one-year period is up, I'll just send him away."

"Perhaps I can even collect another betrothal gift?"

"I can't stay in Donghe Commandery, or even the Qi Kingdom. I'll go to the Wu Kingdom then."

Li Xuan had already planned his escape route.

He lay down on his chair, leisurely enjoying himself. He was accustomed to a relaxed life; after this, with no one to serve him, he might not be able to adapt.

When he went to the Wu Kingdom, he would have to buy a few maids to serve him.

Two more days passed.

Xu Yan had already reached the stage of the ninth Transformation.

"Golden Bone is about to be forged!"

Blood Essence was tempering him, and his bones were undergoing Transformation. The golden bones began to radiate brilliant light.

At a certain moment.

Boom!

The bone marrow surged like a river, and Blood Essence instantly exploded, growing by more than double in an instant, like a dragon.

Coiling and circulating around the bones of the body, the bone marrow, which flowed like a river, also changed. Blood Essence was continuously born, and the bones emitted a faint radiance.

The Golden Bone was brilliant, as if immortal.

Xu Yan was filled with excitement.

He had finally refined the Golden Bone!

With the completion of the Golden Bone, his physical body also underwent a Transformation. His Blood Essence became purer, his body stronger. On the golden bones, it was as if profound, fine patterns had appeared.

As if embodying the principles of heaven and earth.

Every circulation of Blood Essence was like a roaring giant dragon.

The moment the Golden Bone was formed, Xu Yan's body emitted a faint golden light, making him look as if he was bathed in radiance.

And at this moment, the sun rose, and its golden rays shone upon Xu Yan through the passage of the small village.

Li Xuan came out of the house and merely glanced at him, paying no mind.

He only thought it was the sunlight shining on Xu Yan.

This wasn't the first time, after all.

However, he failed to notice that the golden light emanating from Xu Yan at this moment was even more brilliant than when sunlight normally shone upon him.

Moreover, it was emanating from within his body.

The golden light receded, and Xu Yan carefully sensed the changes within himself, appreciating the power of the Golden Bone.

With the completion of the Golden Bone, its powerful amplification far surpassed the previous eight Transformations.

At this moment, Xu Yan understood what it meant to be powerful and felt the profundity of the Martial Dao.

"Is this the power of an Ancient Prodigy?"

"I have finally refined the Golden Bone and met Master's requirements. I, Xu Yan, am no weaker than an Ancient Prodigy!"

"Everyone said I, Xu Yan, was foolish, mocked me, and ridiculed me. In my eyes, you are all just frogs in a well."

At this moment, Xu Yan thought of the years he had spent seeking out experts and becoming a laughingstock in Donghe Commandery.

Now, with the Golden Bone formed, his strength was such that even the top martial experts in the jianghu would be like paper in front of him.

"You said my brain wasn't good enough and that I embarrassed you. I told you I would make you unable to reach me, and I will absolutely make you unable to reach me!"

Sharp light gleamed in Xu Yan's eyes.

"I feel like my vitality is endless. With the completion of the Golden Bone, my lifespan seems to have greatly increased as well.

"Master said that once the Golden Bone is formed, even if buried underground for ten thousand years after death, it will still be brilliant, and one's lifespan will inevitably increase significantly."

At this moment, Xu Yan felt that he and the other martial artists outside were from two completely different worlds.

"With my current strength, I wouldn't fear even the old emperor of the Qi Kingdom.

"Do I have the qualification to scorn imperial power?

"No, I cannot have such arrogant thoughts. I must remain humble and patient, not get carried away by a small increase in strength. I must remember Master's teachings!"

Xu Yan repeatedly admonished himself inwardly.

"I have refined the Golden Bone! I must go and tell Master that I am on par with an Ancient Prodigy!"

Having refined the Golden Bone and filled with excitement, Xu Yan concluded his cultivation and excitedly walked towards his Master. He wanted to tell his Master in person that he had refined the Golden Bone and was on par with an Ancient Prodigy.

He hadn't disappointed his Master!

After all, he was still a young man, unable to resist wanting his Master's praise.