Body Possesses Lingering Fragrance, Body Becoming a Saint

In the room.

Lu Yuan was completely submerged in the bathtub.

The skin on his body turned blood red, as if congested.

At the same time, as time passed, the faint purple glow in the water also began to fade.

And during this process.

Black dirt emerged, floating on the surface of the water.

He knew this was because the pill essence had entered his body, clearing out impurities.

And to gain greater benefits.

He had to persevere.

This process took a long time, so long that Lu Yuan sometimes had to expose his nose to breathe.

Finally, after two to three hours, when the fragrance in the water and the purple glow completely disappeared.

He got out of the water directly.

Sizzle sizzle~

At this very moment, the skin all over Lu Yuan's body seemed to be released, and white steam rose from his pores. One could imagine how high his skin temperature was at this moment.

Not only that, but when he moved slightly, a crackling sound echoed from within his body.

This was the resonance of his muscles and bones after being greatly strengthened.

He wiped the water scale off with a towel.

Standing in front of the mirror.

Lu Yuan clenched his fist slightly, and his knuckles made a clicking sound.

The muscles in his upper body had become more firm and robust, streamlined, like a sculpture.

He swung his arms, his speed incredibly fast, his strength so great that it actually carried a sound of breaking through the air.

"Not bad, I just don't know how effective it is."

Seeing this, Lu Yuan was pleasantly surprised and walked directly to the gym, preparing a barbell weighing five hundred jin for himself.

To his surprise, he could lift it with one hand. Although it was a bit strenuous, he succeeded.

"Five hundred jin with one hand, then my strength definitely exceeds a thousand jin, which is half a ton."

Lu Yuan calculated, and couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Half a ton of strength.

If this hit someone, what would happen?

Afterward, he tested his speed again, five seconds for a hundred meters.

His hearing, reaction time, and eyesight had all changed dramatically from before, reaching or even exceeding human limits.

If it were an ordinary person, they would definitely panic first and then rejoice at such a change.

But Lu Yuan was different.

He was someone who had experienced the new era, so his state of mind did not change much.

"The pill essence left by the Zi Wu Bu Tian Lu is indeed too powerful, and it was worth all my effort. My physique now should be close to a first-tier Awakener after the mutation, right?" Lu Yuan thought, estimating his abilities.

That's right, after the global mutation, those who gained super-strong abilities were collectively called Awakeners.

At the same time, Awakeners were divided into different realms based on their strength.

The first realm was called the [Initial Realm], which had a total of nine stages, with nine being the highest.

Lu Yuan's current judgment of his strength was close to the first-tier Initial Realm.

However.

This was still far from enough.

He knew that the better the foundation laid before the mutation, the greater the benefits afterward.

Immediately, Lu Yuan's gaze fell on the Zi Wu Bu Tian Lu beside him.

There was still some pill essence inside, enough for about two more uses.

According to estimates, if all of it were used up, it might allow him to rival a true Entry Realm Awakener.

Of course, this was only in terms of physique. Awakeners, in addition to powerful bodies, sometimes also developed unique abilities.

But for Lu Yuan now, it was already enough.

Without further thought.

He began to train again, to adapt himself to this body.

Furthermore, the body could not continuously absorb pill essence when it was being absorbed; otherwise, it would be difficult to bear.

So in the following days.

Lu Yuan trained, adapting to his body while simultaneously making plans to leave Shanghai City.

One day.

Outside the villa.

An afterimage flashed back and forth, its speed so high it could only be captured by a high-speed camera.

The next moment, the afterimage appeared before a giant tree. Without any warning, a fist was swung down.

Crack.

In an instant, the tree, which required two people to embrace, shattered into pieces and then fell straight down.

"This punch could probably kill a cow outright. Combined with the speed, it's likely surpassed human limits." Lu Yuan retracted his fist, a satisfied expression appearing on his face.

He observed his fist; it hadn't changed from the punch, its skin smooth and shimmering.

Ever since obtaining the Zi Wu Bu Tian Lu, Lu Yuan had been using the essence of the pills within to temper his physique.

The results were beyond expectations.

Now, his strength had reached tens of times that of an ordinary person.

His hearing, eyesight, neural reflexes, and even the toughness of his skin had transcended human capabilities.

More importantly, if one were to sniff carefully, they could detect a faint fragrance emanating from Lu Yuan.

Though very faint, it was undeniably present.

"In ancient times, legends said that some old Daoists and eminent monks, upon reaching a hundred years of age, would emit a faint fragrance from their bodies. Their physical bodies would also not decay after death. This phenomenon, recorded in ancient texts, is called Body Becoming a Saint!"

Lu Yuan mused, realizing that after days of tempering, his body had reached the limit of what a human could endure.

However.

This Body Becoming a Saint was only preliminary.

Further progress would have to wait until after the global anomaly.

Because at that time, the world itself would undergo changes, allowing some people to unlock their physical treasures, fully stimulate their potential, and advance further, possessing mythical power.

From Lu Yuan's understanding, the global anomaly was, in essence, a form of evolution. Mountains, rivers, humans, and animals were all included.

In simple terms.

The entire world would enter an era of survival of the fittest, where nature selects its champions.

Those who could seize the opportunity would soar to unprecedented heights.

Of course.

Those who couldn't adapt would ultimately be eliminated. This was the cruelty of the new era.

However, Lu Yuan had already laid the groundwork, utilizing the essence of the pills from the Zi Wu Bu Tian Lu, placing him far ahead of everyone else. When the new era arrived, he would possess an unparalleled advantage.

"Next, I need to acquire the last two items. It's currently August 1st."

"That means there's a full month left. Time is tight, and I need to hurry."

Lu Yuan muttered to himself, reviewing his plan once more.

Most of the preparations before the anomaly were complete.

There were also the Wordless Stone Tablet and the Heavenly Sword Embryo, which were indispensable.

Once he obtained them, the remaining time would be spent waiting for the anomaly to descend, and then, following his memories from his previous life, he would seek out other Divine Artifacts.

Yes, some Divine Artifacts would only truly appear after the anomaly. Otherwise, even if he knew their location, he couldn't obtain them.

But Lu Yuan already had a plan; he just needed to execute it step by step.

Three months of rebirth, combined with his current financial resources.

These matters could be accomplished.

Without further ado.

Lu Yuan returned to the villa, washed up, and tidied everything. He prepared to set off early the next morning.

His first target would naturally be Longhu Mountain, which was farther away.

Moreover, he was now filled with confidence.

After all, in Lu Yuan's current state, as long as he didn't encounter powerful modern weaponry, he could rampage anywhere.