Bone-Forging Realm

Tang Tian used his own yuan power to transform it into star power, which, together with the thunder power absorbed by the Nine-Turn Heavenly Thunder Art, formed the foundation of the power within his dantian.

Star power was yin, while thunder power was yang. Yin and yang generated and restrained each other, yet these two powers unexpectedly complemented one another.

"I never expected that you brat would stumble into the right answer by sheer luck and solve it."

Fan Siren was utterly delighted. As for whether it had truly been blind luck, perhaps only he himself knew.

"The Dao divides into yin and yang, just as heaven and earth, water and fire. This is my insight."

Confidence gleamed in Tang Tian's eyes. Having been reborn, he already held an advantage over other cultivators.

If he still could not become a peak expert under such circumstances, then he might as well admit he had lived all these years like a dog and end his own life.

From this moment onward, an indescribable bearing emerged from Tang Tian.

Belief—a belief that surged forward without hesitation.

Perhaps this had always been a strength hidden within him, but without Fan Siren's help, who knew when he would have been able to stand on his own.

Night descended once again. Tang Tian closed his eyes and immediately sensed the ethereal, elusive star power.

"If this succeeds, I will enter the Bone-Forging Realm!"

Because Tang Tian cultivated the Nine-Turn Heavenly Thunder Art, his foundation was exceptionally solid. Entering the Bone-Forging Realm posed no difficulty at all.

At the same time, he believed that once he stepped into the Bone-Forging Realm, dealing with Lin Yichen would become even easier.

Tang Tian would never underestimate any opponent. Lin Yichen had entered the Falling Star Sect on the strength of his talent—how could he possibly be compared to those ordinary outer disciples of the Falling Star Sect?

Star power poured into Tang Tian's body as if from nowhere.

This time, guided by the star power within his dantian, it remained extremely stable, and no further mishaps occurred.

The star power traveled continuously along the dantian meridians, growing ever more imposing.

The might of the Primordial Star Scripture revealed itself as well. Its speed in absorbing star power was utterly terrifying.

Gradually, a vortex formed before Tang Tian's chest, solely drawing in star power from the sky.

"Boom... Boom... Boom..."

Star power rumbled within Tang Tian's body, vast and surging, an immensely spectacular sight.

If anyone could have seen the state inside Tang Tian's body, they would certainly have been astonished, for the power within him was exceptionally pure.

The amount of yuan power he had stored was already comparable to that of an Advanced Bone-Forging Realm cultivator. If Tang Tian broke through into the Bone-Forging Realm again, the outcome would be too terrifying to imagine.

Fan Siren was extremely satisfied upon seeing Tang Tian's current state.

His achievements today were inseparable not only from his own talent, but also from Tang Tian's hard work.

In cultivation, the most important thing was often not talent, but willpower and belief.

If one's character was lacking, one would ultimately never amount to anything great.

"Brat, your accumulation is already profound. Take this opportunity to raise your cultivation."

Within the Burial Ground of Stars, Fan Siren smiled faintly.

Though the two had no formal master-disciple relationship, they shared the feelings of master and disciple.

When teaching Tang Tian cultivation, Fan Siren might have enjoyed pouring cold water on him with a venomous tongue, but he was exceedingly conscientious.

"Alright, Master Fan."

Tang Tian promptly agreed, then let out a low shout. "Break!"

When the star power within Tang Tian's body accumulated to a certain extent, it reached the critical point for a breakthrough.

Tang Tian's foundation was solid. To advance to the Initial Bone-Forging Realm, the accumulation of yuan power alone came as naturally as water flowing into a channel.

"Boom!"

He successfully entered the Initial Bone-Forging Realm. Star power covered every bone in his body, unexpectedly imprinting streak after streak of star patterns upon them.

The Bone-Forging Realm originally used the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to temper one's bones. Yet the power cultivated by those with peerless talent could even leave star patterns upon their bones, reinforcing the physical body.

It was said that the bones of true great experts could not be harmed even by divine weapons!

Tang Tian had only just entered the Bone-Forging Realm, yet due to the strength of his star power, star patterns had already been branded onto his bones.

As Tang Tian continued cultivating, these star patterns would grow increasingly powerful. One day, even divine weapons and sharp artifacts would be unable to harm him in the slightest.

"Brat, don't disappoint me."

Within the Burial Ground of Stars, Fan Siren murmured softly. No one heard him.

At this moment, Tang Tian had his eyes tightly shut as he carefully sensed the changes within his body.

Some said cultivation defied the heavens and changed one's fate.

Others said cultivation meant constantly ascending toward higher levels of life.

Tang Tian believed both statements were correct.

On the Heavenly Saint Continent, an ordinary mortal could generally live to around eighty years of age.

A Meridian Refining Realm cultivator could live an additional twenty years, reaching one hundred.

A Blood-Burning Realm expert could live for two hundred years. If their cultivation was more profound, such as someone who possessed a Life Soul, their lifespan could reach three hundred years.

Now that Tang Tian had advanced into the Bone-Forging Realm, he possessed a lifespan of five hundred years. Was this not humanity evolving toward a higher level of life?

Mortals turned to dust after a century, while cultivators endlessly cultivated and advanced. What was wrong with living as long as heaven itself?

Star power flowed ceaselessly into Tang Tian's body. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he used it to cleanse his meridians and marrow, temper his bones, and stabilize his realm.

Before he knew it, dawn had arrived. Tang Tian finished his cultivation, opened his eyes, and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

He had finally shed the embarrassing label of a low-level Meridian Refining Realm good-for-nothing. At the very least, with his initial Bone-Forging Realm cultivation, he could now fight an Organs-Hiding Realm expert.

Wasn't his uncle Tang Xiaohai an Organs-Hiding Realm cultivator?

An Organs-Hiding Realm cultivator could become an elder of one of Starfall City's four great families.

"Lin Yichen, I'm coming..."

The corners of Tang Tian's lips curled slightly. The muscles throughout his body began to twist and shift, transforming him into an ordinary young man.

There were still three days before the one-month deadline expired—more than enough time to return to Starfall City.

Over these twenty-odd days, he had cultivated without sleep or rest. Fortunately, against everyone's expectations, he had narrowed the gap in cultivation between himself and Lin Yichen.

However, Tang Tian felt it was better to keep a low profile. Using the Breath-Concealing Art, he suppressed the aura of his cultivation back to the initial stage of the Blood-Burning Realm.

After all, crossing two major realms in a single month was somewhat too shocking.

Of course, it was not because he feared anyone. Tang Tian simply wanted to give everyone in Starfall City an enormous surprise.

Following the route by which he had entered, he retraced his steps. He encountered no powerful demonic beasts along the way and smoothly left Starfall Forest, heading straight for Starfall City.

At Tang Tian's current running speed, he returned to Starfall City in merely one day.

After using the Thousand Transformations Art, even his biological father, Tang Lingyun, would absolutely be unable to recognize Tang Tian as he was now.

Tang Tian did not alert anyone. When he neared the Tang Family, he withdrew the Thousand Transformations Art and restored his original appearance.

"Young... Young Master is back..."

They were still the same two guards from before. Upon seeing that the newcomer was Tang Tian, the burly guard hurriedly stepped forward, nodding and bowing.

"Young Master, you must have worked hard..."

The other guard, tall and thin, feared that moving too slowly would displease Tang Tian. If that happened, he would be finished.

Tang Tian's trip to Starfall Forest for cultivation was no secret. Many people had seen him along the way, but no one paid it much attention.

After all, he was merely a good-for-nothing. Even if some miracle occurred, could he possibly defeat a genius like Lin Yichen?

The two guards did not care whether Tang Tian could defeat Lin Yichen. At the very least, neither of them could defeat Tang Tian.

As long as Tang Tian was alive, they would absolutely not dare offend him again.

Just then, a muffled, booming voice came over.

"Isn't this the good-for-nothing of my Tang Family? How do you still dare walk the streets? I hadn't seen you for a month—I thought you'd run away! Hahaha..."

[Author's note: Here is today's second update. The third will come a little later. Can everyone guess whose voice that was at the end?]