"Brother Mu, this is all the materials I can gather that you need. There are two auxiliary ingredients that I simply can't buy here. Do you see if there's any way to substitute them with other materials?"
Gu Zi'an, carrying a large bag of materials, walked breathlessly into Chen Mu Mu's room, with Gu Ruoyun following closely behind.
"Okay, let me see!"
Chen Mu took the large bag of materials, opened it, glanced at it briefly, and nodded.
"Okay, I have substitutes for the two missing ingredients. Let's leave it at that!"
"Wait a moment, I need to prepare the Demonic Pattern liquid."
After speaking, Chen Mu, unconcerned that the two were watching, took out a pair of semi-transparent crystal glasses from his storage ring and put them on his head.
These glasses are indeed the ' Fate Vision ', but after Chen Mu's research during his time at Black Wind Cliff, the ' Fate Vision ' has many more functions, including physical analysis, energy detection, and multi-view switching.
He then took out several more utensils and a small cauldron, and began to prepare the Demonic Pattern liquid.
He threw the spiritual materials one by one into the cauldron, ignited the fire, and slowly refined the materials into liquid and powder, before pouring them into a vessel.
Half an hour later, all the materials had been refined. Then he mixed the refined materials together in a certain proportion.
Previously, he needed to use some auxiliary tools to accurately control the proportions.
However, now that the ' Fate Vision ' has a physical analysis function, it can accurately feed back data such as the volume and quantity of spiritual materials to the glasses, making it much easier for him to prepare the Demonic Pattern liquid.
After the spiritual materials are mixed, they must be placed into the cauldron for re-refining and fusion.
After repeating this process more than ten times, and another half hour passed, a small cup of blood-red Demonic Pattern liquid was finally completed.
"Alright! Zi'an, take off your shirt and sit on the bed."
Without saying a word, Gu Zi'an immediately began to take off his clothes.
"Then... I'll wait for you outside."
Helpless, Gu Ruoyun had no choice but to leave the room and close the door behind her.
"Turn your back to the outside, then circulate the Seven Kills Sword Art. Stop when I tell you to stop."
"Receive!"
Chen Mu activated the runes on ' Fate Vision ', changing his field of vision to 'X-ray' mode, a strange optical mode that allows him to see through objects.
This light is not exactly the same as Earth's 'X-rays'. It's one of the energy applications that Chen Mu discovered. Its most significant characteristic is its ability to see through things, whether it's the human body, walls, or even...
After switching to 'X-ray' mode, Chen Mu was able to clearly see the flow of Spiritual Power within Gu Zi'an's body. He carefully memorized the places where there were obstacles in the flow of Spiritual Power, and after an incense stick's time, he had Gu Zi'an stop the flow of his cultivation technique.
"I'm now using Demonic Pattern to modify your meridians. It will be a little painful during the process, so you'll have to endure it."
Chen Mu gave instructions.
"Okay, let's go!"
Gu Zi'an gritted his teeth and replied.
Chen Mu took out the Nine Heavens Blazing Sun Brush, dipped it in the Demonic Pattern liquid, and the warm tip of the brush began to wander around Gu Zi'an's back.
When Gu Zi'an first began writing the Demonic Pattern, he did not feel any discomfort. However, as the Demonic Pattern gradually took shape, he felt his flesh and blood begin to writhe, and a sharp pain began to erode his mind.
The pain intensified, his breathing became heavy, his body trembled slightly, and he even let out a beast-like growl.
"Hold on! If you faint, the Demonic Pattern will be much less effective, and you might never be able to master the Seven Kills Sword in your lifetime."
Looking at Gu Zi'an's pained and contorted face, and recalling the scene when he modified the Spirit-Locking Clasp for Mingye, Chen Mu couldn't help but shake his head at Gu Zi'an.
These young men nowadays are too weak!
Upon hearing Chen Mu's words and recalling the hardships he had endured over the years with the Seven Kills Sword Art, Gu Zi'an felt a surge of power within him. His body gradually stopped trembling, and his expression gradually stabilized.
After about half an hour, Chen Mu completed the modifications to several key nodes and put down the rune pen.
" Zi'an, demonstrate the Seven Kills Sword Art again."
"Is it all better? But why do I still feel so much pain all over my body?"
"Not yet! This modification is a gradual process. Even after I've completely finished, you'll probably still be in pain for another seven or eight hours, but the pain will gradually lessen; you won't die."
"Ah? I see. Okay! I understand."
Perhaps his body had gotten used to it, but Gu Zi'an felt less pain than before, so he followed Chen Mu's instructions and began to practice the Seven Kills Sword Art again.
After activating the Seven Kills Sword Art, he immediately felt the difference. The Seven Kills Spiritual Power circulated much faster in his body, and the places that he used to feel obstructed became incredibly smooth.
However, the pain in his body made it impossible for him to tell whether his current cultivation would still damage his body.
After circulating his energy for a short while, he clearly felt the Spiritual Power in his dantian growing stronger, as if it could break through at any moment. This greatly boosted his spirits, and he almost forgot the pain in his body.
Chen Mu kept switching the perspective layers in his field of vision, gaining a more complete understanding of the circulation of Spiritual Power within Gu Zi'an's body.
"Okay, stop now!"
After Gu Zi'an reluctantly stopped circulating his cultivation technique, Chen Mu picked up the rune pen again and adjusted the Demonic Pattern on his body.
"Hiss...!"
After the Demonic Pattern were adjusted, the flesh and blood inside Gu Zi'an's body began to writhe again. He gasped and gritted his teeth to hold on.
In this way, Chen Mu adjusted Gu Zi'an's Demonic Pattern twice more. After about an hour, the modified Demonic Pattern were finally fully formed.
"That's enough. The transformation of your body by this Demonic Pattern should continue for another six or seven hours. During this time, do not practice any cultivation techniques to avoid affecting the transformation."
Once you feel the pain subside, you can continue practicing the Seven Kills Sword Art!
Chen Mu put away the talisman pen and gave Gu Zi'an some instructions.
"Okay, Brother Mu, you've worked hard!"
I might need to use your room tonight. You can ask Ruoyun to go to Uncle Chi; Uncle Chi 'll arrange it for you.
"It's alright, I'll just meditate and rest outside tonight."
Chen Mu tidied up the things on the table, walked to the door, opened it, and let Gu Ruoyun in.
"Brother Mu, is it all done?"
Upon seeing Chen Mu, Gu Ruoyun immediately asked him questions with concern.
"Yes, but he needs to rest for a few more hours to allow his body to adjust to the changes. Let's not disturb him."
Gu Ruoyun glanced at Gu Zi'an on the bed and saw Gu Zi'an nod at her, which put her at ease.
"Alright, Brother Mu, it's getting late, let's go have dinner."
Gu Ruoyun suggested.
Chen Mu nodded indifferently and went to the hall to eat with Gu Ruoyun.
The Inner Cabinet of the Heaven-Questioning Pavilion.
Two women emerged from in front of a massive teleportation array.
The woman in the lead was tall and slender with long, flowing hair. Her stunning figure was accentuated by a dark, fitted outfit. Her face, though cold and aloof, was breathtakingly beautiful, but her eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if concealing endless thoughts.
The other one was dressed in a light green outfit. She was petite, walked with a light step, and had a sweet and lovely appearance. Her adorable and endearing demeanor made people want to pinch her cheeks as soon as they saw her.
These two were Mingye and Chen Duo, who were cultivating in the cabinet.