Body Tempering Martial Arts
"This young master..." Xiaoyu looked at Dongfang Yueming, her eyes filled with curiosity, and couldn't help but speak.
Dongfang Yueming snapped out of his reverie and smiled slightly at Xiaoyu: "Thank you for reminding me, Miss. I was so engrossed in my cultivation that I forgot the time."
"It's alright." Xiaoyu shook her head, then introduced herself, "I am Chi Xiaoyu."
"Dongfang Ri," Dongfang Yueming also gave his pseudonym.
He glanced at the bookshelf, still piled high with secret manuals, and asked, "Miss Chi, I wonder... if I may continue to peruse these manuals here?"
"It's possible..." Chi Xiaoyu hesitated for a moment, but thinking of the mysterious state Dongfang Yueming had entered into meditation earlier, and the aura on him that even she couldn't quite fathom, she finally nodded.
"Thank you," Dongfang Yueming said again.
Chi Xiaoyu felt increasingly puzzled. This person's aura was clearly not weak, so why did he spend so much time studying these low-level Body Tempering manuals?
Dongfang Yueming ignored her thoughts, thinking to himself, "I have mastered the Skin Tempering technique. Next, it's time to Flesh Refining, Bone Tempering, Tendon Transformation, Marrow Cleansing, and Blood Replacement!"
Time flies like sand through our fingers; in the blink of an eye, three days have passed.
Over the past three days, Dongfang Yueming has read through almost all the Body Tempering techniques and martial arts manuals in the Secret Manual Pavilion! From methods of Flesh Refining to techniques of Bone Tempering, and then to the essence of Tendon Transformation, Marrow Cleansing, and Blood Replacement techniques... countless pieces of information intertwined, collided, and sublimated in his mind!
As he put down the last manual for the Blood Replacement Realm, a sudden burst of even more enthusiastic cheers and clamor erupted outside!
"It's Chi Chunshui!"
"And Young Master Qiang Yao!"
Upon hearing these two names, Chi Xiaoyu's previously calm face instantly filled with excitement and admiration, and even her breathing became rapid!
"Dongfang Master Dongfang, outside... outside Young Master Chi Chunshui and Qiang Yao are recruiting men! I... I'll go out and take a look!" Chi Xiaoyu could no longer contain her excitement and hurriedly said this before running outside.
Dongfang Yueming shook his head, ignoring the commotion outside.
At this moment, his mind was completely immersed in comprehending the various methods of the Blood Replacement Realm, and countless inspirations burst forth like a spring! He closed his eyes again, entered a deep meditative state, and began to create his own Blood Replacement method that could perfectly match the [Extreme Body Tempering Method]!
Outside the secret manual building, a huge crowd had already gathered!
On the high platform stood two handsome and Bufan young men.
The man on the left, dressed in a light blue robe with a gentle smile, was none other than Chi Chunshui, the prodigy of the Chi Family! He announced loudly, "Everyone! Anyone who passes the second trial of the Trial Valley can participate in the ' Kindred Spirits Gathering ' hosted by my Chi Family! At that time, there will not only be fine wine and delicacies, but also the opportunity to discuss Martial Dao with the prodigies of my Chi Family, and even receive guidance from the elders of my Chi Family!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the arrogant young man on his right, dressed in fiery red, chivalrous attire— Qiang Yao, the prodigy of the Qiang Family —said, "Those who pass the second Trial Valley can also directly join my Qiang Family as guest elders! They will receive excellent treatment!"
Upon hearing this, even more enthusiastic cheers erupted from the audience! The Chi Family and the Qiang Family were top-tier families in the Heavenly Splendor Dynasty, capable of rivaling the three major sects!
Qiang Yao's gaze swept across the audience, carrying a hint of provocation, before glancing at Chi Chunshui.
Chi Chunshui maintained his gentle smile. Although his words were not as direct as Qiang Yao's, they were just as infectious, inspiring countless martial artists to yearn for him.
Amidst the crowd, Chi Xiaoyu gazed up at the two prodigies on the high platform, her eyes filled with admiration and disappointment. "Those two, it's said they've both condensed superior-grade Qi Swirl Phenomenon; they've probably already entered the Internal Force Realm by now, haven't they? Truly impressive... It's a pity I'm still only at the Body Tempering Realm; I might not even be able to pass the first trial of the Trial Valley..."
The commotion lasted for quite some time before gradually subsiding.
With a hint of disappointment, Chi Xiaoyu returned to the somewhat deserted secret manual building.
Just then, Dongfang Yueming, who had been sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.
On his panel, all the cultivation techniques related to Blood Replacement had now been integrated into the [Extreme Body Tempering Method]!
An unprecedented sense of harmony and power emanated from every corner of his body! It was as if his physical body had reached a true level of perfection and ultimate strength! Even the attribute conflicts that had arisen from cultivating the [Heaven-Overwhelming Force Condensation Method] seemed less unbearable at this moment!
"Is this... truly the Ultimate Perfection of Body Tempering?" Dongfang Yueming's heart was filled with enlightenment.
He looked up and saw Chi Xiaoyu walking in looking distraught. Curious, he asked, "Miss Chi, what's going on outside? Why is it so lively?"
Startled awake by Dongfang Yueming's voice, Chi Xiaoyu forced a smile and recounted what had just happened, her tone filled with disappointment at her insufficient cultivation. "Sigh, I've been determined to cultivate the Blood Replacement Realm to the third level of Perfection, to lay the most solid foundation. But so many years have passed, and I still haven't succeeded. Sometimes I really wonder if I made the wrong choice before. If I had broken through to the Qi Refining Realm earlier, perhaps now..." Her words were filled with confusion and resentment.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yueming smiled slightly as he looked at Chi Xiaoyu's disappointed and confused expression.
After a moment's thought, he said, "Miss Chi, forgive my bluntness. While the Blood Replacement Realm certainly requires pure Qi and blood, if one blindly pursues the ultimate 'quantity' while neglecting the improvement of 'quality' and the methods of 'application,' it will likely be counterproductive. Although your Qi and blood are already abundant, their circulation seems to lack a certain fluidity and variation, like stagnant water, unable to unleash its true power. Why not try... guiding your Qi and blood three inches backward, then seven-tenths forward, pausing briefly at the Tanzhong acupoint, and then..."
He combined his understanding of countless Blood Replacement techniques with his insights into the [Extreme Body Tempering Method], offering a few casual words of guidance that directly addressed the crux of Chi Xiaoyu's cultivation problems.
Chi Xiaoyu had only confided in him casually, without much hope. But as she listened to Dongfang Yueming's seemingly casual yet insightful guidance, her eyes gradually lit up! It was as if a lightning bolt had pierced through the long-standing fog! Many of the obstacles that had previously troubled her suddenly became clear!
"So that's how it is!" Chi Xiaoyu murmured to herself, then disregarded everything else and immediately sat cross-legged, directly entering a deep state of enlightenment and cultivation! Her blood and qi surged throughout her body, showing faint signs of a breakthrough!
Seeing this, Dongfang Yueming didn't disturb them and turned back to continue browsing the martial arts manuals on the bookshelf.
Soon, a Body Tempering martial arts manual called "Black Wolf Claw" caught his attention.
Panel display: [Black Wolf Claw (0/3, Entry)].
"Point Allocation!"
[Black Wolf Claw (0/9, Entry)]!
A powerful, visceral inspiration for mimicking the clawing and tearing motions of a wolf surged into my mind!
"Continue!"
[Black Wolf Claw (Perfection)]!
Dongfang Yueming's understanding of this claw technique instantly reached its peak! He continued to peruse the manual, learning and Point Allocation to dozens of the Body Tempering Realm martial arts techniques such as "Savage Bear Fist," "Wave-Breaking Palm," and "Iron Leg Technique" until they reached Perfection!