Chapter 131: Ten Days
Chapter 131: Ten Days
Scorching Heat.
As the Bone Forging Pill entered his stomach, it instantly dissolved, transforming into a surge of heat that permeated his entire body, quickly penetrating deep into his bones and infusing them with warmth.
The viscous, silver-gray ointment applied all over his body, comparable to the heat of an oil pot, was secondary. The crucial part was that after each layer of application, the medicinal power seemed to penetrate his pores like needles, drilling into his body.
Through the skin.
Penetrating the muscles.
Finally reaching the bones.
The anticipated pain of needle pricks did not exist; instead, there was a dull sensation, like a solid blow from a hammer, emanating from every inch of his bones.
Even with Chen Mu's current endurance, he couldn't help but be momentarily stunned, managing to endure it with great effort.
"This is Bone Forging..."
In reality, the medicinal power was also acting on his skin and muscles, but they had already been tempered to their limits, becoming as unyielding as steel, unaffected by the force of the medicine.
This was why it was necessary to cultivate Sinew Transformation to perfection before attempting Bone Forging. If the muscles and sinews were not fully developed, they would be unable to withstand the impact of the Bone Forging medicine and would be directly damaged in the process.
Only by completing the three realms of Skin Toughening, Muscle Training, and Sinew Transformation could one resist the erosion of the Bone Forging medicine.
And even during this resistance, there would still be a drain on one's Qi and blood.
This was the reason why the more abundant a warrior's Qi and blood, the lower the difficulty of entering the Bone Forging realm.
In Chen Mu's case, with his foundation at the limit of the three realms, the impact of the Bone Forging medicine on his muscles and skin was almost negligible, and there was barely any drain on his Qi and blood. All his energy was channeled and concentrated around his bones, working with the medicine to temper and forge every inch of his skeletal structure.
Finally.
After about a quarter of an hour.
The pain throughout his body gradually lessened.
Chen Mu took a deep breath, feeling the heat still permeating his entire body.
His abundant Qi and blood, having been consumed by the medicine and the Bone Forging technique, needed to be replenished through meat consumption.
Without rushing to leave the meditation room, Chen Mu summoned the system panel with a thought.
Soon, he found several new lines of text at the bottom of the panel.
【Tiger Demon Bone Forging Technique (0%)】
【Experience: 11 points】
"It feels like my skeletal strength has increased significantly, and my Qi capacity has expanded, but it's still not even close to one percent..." Chen Mu shook his head slightly as he looked at the data on the system panel.
During his Sinew Transformation, heaving with the force of the medicine, he didn't solely rely on the system panel for progress. The absorbed medicinal power was effective, and once, after a training session, he noticed a one percent increase on the system panel.
At the limit of the three realms, with his muscles and sinews resonating like thunder, the threshold for Bone Forging should be almost non-existent. It was normal for him to directly forge his bones with a single attempt, but it seemed he had slightly overestimated himself.
Regardless, Bone Forging appeared no different from Sinew Transformation, and as long as there was progress, it was good.
Chen Mu willed it, and just like with Sinew Transformation, his experience increased by ten points, leading to a change.
【Tiger Demon Bone Forging Technique (1%)】
【Experience: 1 point】
Buzz! The dense medicinal power exploded within Chen Mu's bones, causing him to stumble and sit down. He couldn't maintain his sitting posture and was forced to lie down.
His bones seemed to bear the brunt of the impact, enduring a level of intensity far beyond what the Bone Forging Pill could typically handle. Under normal circumstances, the marrow would have been damaged, but the system panel's power was astonishing, controlling the medicine's force to remain on the surface of the bones, leaving the delicate marrow untouched.
Time passed quickly, nearly a quarter of an hour.
When Chen Mu sat up again, he felt a noticeable difference in his body. He swung his Tiger Demon Bone Forging Fist, adapting to the changes, then turned to a nearby iron plate, lifting it from the ground and tapping it with his middle finger.
Thud! The iron plate dented inward.
This was different from when Chen Mu had crushed steel with his bare hands, relying more on his sinews. This time, it was the strength of his finger bones that made the impact.
Chen Mu slowly put down the iron plate and rubbed his middle finger.
"Hmm, it still hurts a bit. I was careless."
The one percent progress in Bone Forging, compared to before entering this realm, showed a clear improvement. It wasn't yet at the level of steel or iron bones, but they were definitely harder. If not for his abundant Qi and blood protecting his finger bones, that strike might have caused some damage.
But soon, Chen Mu relaxed, a smile on his face.
According to his progress, he could increase his Bone Forging by one percent in a single day. In other words, in less than a month, could achieve a small success in Bone Forging, just like in Sinew Transformation.
The Bone Forging realm, like Sinew Transformation, likely required thirty percent for a small success. His progress was even faster than he anticipated!
"A month to achieve small success in Bone Forging? Excellent.
Chen Mu exhaled softly, waved his hand, and then walked out of the quiet room.
...
Time flew by swiftly.
In the blink of an eye, nearly a month had passed.
Just as the four major families of the Inner City were each exercising restraint, the first change from Yu City finally arrived. A prominent figure from the Prefecture came down to Yu City, and the City Lord, Xue Huai Kong, personally welcomed him, respectfully escorting him into the Inner City Lord's Mansion. Soon, within the various government offices, a new area was established and named the 'Surveillance Department'.
(End of Chapter)
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