Xiao Ruobai closed his eyes, allowing the profound mysteries of the War God's Stratagem to unfold in his mind.
The opening body-tempering method seemed simple, but it contained hidden profundities.
Every stance precisely corresponded to the meridian nodes of the War God Physique, as if tailor-made for him.
Following the technique's guidance, he attempted to circulate the golden battle aura within his body. As soon as the thought arose, the battle aura moved as easily as his own limbs, surging along a specific trajectory.
In just a moment, he felt his vitality and blood surging. Faint cracking sounds came from his bones and muscles, as if some shackles were loosening.
Just the introductory breathing method was over a hundred times stronger than the crude mental cultivation techniques he had secretly practiced in the past.
Xiao Ruobai's eyes were filled with shock and ecstasy.
He continued to comprehend the technique, growing more astounded the more he read.
This War God's Stratagem was not only a cultivation technique but also contained countless exquisite combat skills.
From the basic Stone-Splitting Fist to the invincible War God Domain, every move and stance emanated an unparalleled, domineering battle intent.
This was especially true for the War God Domain. According to the description, it could construct a small realm using one's own battle aura. Within this domain, one's own combat power would multiply, while the opponent would be suppressed by endless battle intent. It was truly incredibly domineering.
"If I can successfully cultivate this War God Domain..."
Xiao Ruobai clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with a blazing light.
At that time, let alone taking revenge, even if he faced those legendary prodigies of the Holy Lands, he would have the confidence to fight and win!
An unknown amount of time passed, and the sky outside the window gradually darkened.
Xiao Ruobai recovered from his immersion, feeling completely refreshed. The golden battle aura in his body was more condensed than before, and its circulation was much smoother.
He stood up and stretched his limbs. A series of crisp pops echoed from his body, and he felt significantly lighter and more agile.
"It is time to try this body-tempering technique."
He whispered, sinking his divine sense into the jade slip. The body-tempering mental technique of the War God's Stratagem flooded his mind like a tidal wave.
The moment he willed it, the golden battle aura within his body surged along the technique's trajectory.
The spiritual energy of Purple Bamboo Peak was already a hundred times richer than the outside world. Now, as if guided, it transformed into ribbons of light that drilled into his body, weaving into a net with his battle aura and washing over every inch of his bones and muscles.
The first level of the Body Tempering Realm, which would take ordinary cultivators months to polish, he broke through in a mere half an hour.
Within the tingling sensation coming from his meridians, there was also the lingering, gentle medicinal power of the Nine-Revolution Golden Pill.
That was a divine pill comparable to the Emperor level. Activating the origin of the War God Physique had only consumed thirty percent of its medicinal power.
The remaining seventy percent of the essence had been sealed deep within his dantian by Gu Changge using a secret technique. Now, following the circulation of the War God's Stratagem, it nourished every inch of his muscles and bones like a trickling stream.
Looking across the entire Xuanhuang Great World, perhaps not even Great Emperor sects could produce a single one. Yet Gu Changge had used it on him so casually, reserving seventy percent of its medicinal power just to solidify his foundation. This level of generosity was enough to drive any cultivator mad.
Boom!
When the first ray of morning light shone on his face through the bamboo window, Xiao Ruobai suddenly opened his eyes, a golden light flashing across his pupils.
He raised his hand and punched the ground. The stone bed was actually shaken to the point of forming fine cracks, while his fist remained completely unharmed.
The ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm, achieved in a single night!
If this speed were to spread, it would be enough to shock the entire cultivation world of Xuan Province.
But Xiao Ruobai himself knew that if it were not for the environment of Purple Bamboo Peak, where one could grasp spiritual energy just by raising a hand...
If it were not for the heaven-defying medicinal efficacy of the Nine-Revolution Golden Pill, and if it were not for the inherent might of the War God Physique that was born for combat, let alone reaching the ninth level in one night, even achieving it in a year would already be considered a heaven-sent talent.
He got up and pushed open the bamboo door. The spiritual energy in the purple bamboo forest churned in the morning light. Taking a deep breath felt as though his lungs had been washed by a clear spring.
Not far away, Gu Changge was dozing on a long chair, while the little black bird at his feet was focused on eating a spirit fruit.
Xiao Ruobai rubbed the tip of his nose, walked up to Gu Changge, and bowed respectfully. "Master, your disciple has already entered the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm."
Gu Changge's Delusion-Piercing Divine Eye swept over the surging battle aura within his body, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Not bad, you didn't waste this physique."
"You are now at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm. Don't rush to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."
He sat up straight, his gaze falling on Xiao Ruobai, carrying a rare hint of seriousness.
"The foundation of the War God Physique must be polished to the absolute limit during the Body Tempering Realm. Let every inch of your muscles and bones be soaked in battle aura, transforming into a true wall of bronze and iron, before you consider breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."
Xiao Ruobai was taken aback. "Master, the Body Tempering Realm can reach such a degree?"
"The potential of this body far exceeds your imagination. Rushing to break through will only leave hidden dangers. Remember this well."
After speaking, Gu Changge took out a jade slip from his storage ring and tossed it over. "This Can't See Through Me technique is for you. This method can conceal your aura and hide your cultivation base. It is a hundred times more profound than ordinary aura-concealing arts."
Xiao Ruobai caught the jade slip, injected his battle aura to take a look, and his mind was instantly shaken.
This Can't See Through Me technique could not only hide one's cultivation but actually simulate the auras of other physiques. It could even suppress the sharp edge of the War God Physique. It could truly be called a life-saving talisman when traveling the outside world.
"Disciple understands!"
He gripped the jade slip tightly and nodded solemnly. His master was teaching him to hide his strengths, and also protecting his safety.
Gu Changge was just about to say something else when he suddenly sensed several gentle yet strong auras approaching. He raised an eyebrow slightly, realizing it was that old fox Xuanyangzi bringing people over.
His fingertips twitched slightly, and a pale cyan halo landed on Xiao Ruobai. "Conceal your aura. Revert to how you looked three days ago."
Xiao Ruobai felt the surging battle aura within his body instantly go dormant. The strength in his entire body seemed to be shrouded by a thick fog, and even his complexion turned pale and weak. He looked exactly the same as he did before the poison was cured, save for an added layer of composure deep in his eyes.
"Remember, speak less. They are here to see you."
Gu Changge returned to his lazy demeanor.
A moment later, several figures passed through the formation of the purple bamboo forest. Leading them was Xuanyangzi, dressed in a cyan robe with a genial expression. Behind him followed the Peak Masters of Pill Cauldron Peak, Heaven-Upholding Peak, and a few others, all carrying various items in their hands.
"Junior Brother Gu, pardon the intrusion."
Xuanyangzi smiled and cupped his hands. When his gaze fell upon Xiao Ruobai, it carried a hint of concern.
"The matters regarding today's disciple acceptance ceremony have just been concluded. Since you took in a new disciple, we came over to take a look and drop off some items for his cultivation."
The Peak Master of Pill Cauldron Peak stepped forward and handed over a jade box.
"These are some pills for solidifying the foundation and nurturing vitality. A youngster who has just entered the sect will find them useful."
He looked at Xiao Ruobai, his eyes full of gentleness.
"Child, cultivate well here with Peak Master Gu. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come find me at Pill Cauldron Peak."
The Peak Master of Heaven-Upholding Peak also handed over a spirit sword. "This sword is a high-grade spirit-tier weapon, incredibly sharp. Use it for now."
The other Peak Masters also handed the treasures they brought to Xiao Ruobai.
Following his master's instructions, Xiao Ruobai timidly accepted the items and said in a low voice, "Thank you, Sect Master. Thank you, Peak Masters."
Xuanyangzi looked at his frail appearance and sighed.
"Brother Gu, this child's physique does indeed look a bit weak. You will need to put in a lot of effort."
"For this child to catch your eye, he must have something extraordinary about him. It is just that cultivation matters cannot be rushed. If you do not have enough pills, feel free to ask. The sect's storehouse still has some in stock."
He genuinely cared and hoped to see the legacy of Purple Bamboo Peak flourish. Now that he had taken in a disciple, it was only natural for the sect to offer some support.
Gu Changge cupped his hands and said, "In that case, many thanks, Senior Brother."
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he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
