Chapter 326: Dao Fruit Transformation and Divine Art Ascension, Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace

Chapter 326: Dao Fruit Transformation and Divine Art Ascension, Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace

Dong, Dong, Dong!

The heart pounded with a mighty beat, like the deafening sound of thunder.

In the courtyard, the air currents raged, blowing Li Che's black robe wildly, and his jet-black, robust hair whipped around.

His eyes opened and closed, and the golden smoke within them condensed.

Li Che stood in the courtyard, his formidable aura resembling a piece of charcoal burning to an intense red in a thousand-degree blazing fire, releasing scorching heat that distorted the surrounding air.

The extreme brightness was like the light from billions of light bulbs, and if not restrained, it could even tear through the night sky of the Heavenly Origin Dao City and illuminate the entire city with blinding brightness.

The sixth Divine Seed was officially guided into the Mysterious Gate.

The Six Mystic Divine Seeds of the Mysterious Gate!

This meant unlocking the sixth node of the human body's thousands of meridians and allowing the vital energy within to circulate more vigorously and powerfully.

The sixth human body's shackle was officially revealed.

Li Che now had the qualification to break through the sixth human body's shackle.

At this moment, the heaviness of heaven and earth exceeded Li Che's imagination. Even as the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit was undergoing transformation, he couldn't help but feel the terrifying pressure from heaven and earth bearing down on him.

It was as if the will of heaven and earth had given birth to an unprecedented evil.

This force seemed determined to erase his existence, which defied the heavens, from the mortal world.

It aimed to suppress Li Che, who had the ability to unlock six human body shackles.

However, within his chest...

The Chess Saint Dao Fruit pulsed in response, and the Heaven and Earth Chessboard hovered above the small courtyard, helping Li Che completely isolate this feeling.

It suppressed the unprecedented evil born from the will of heaven and earth.

"The Spirit Transformation True Martial... the power boost brought by the guided Mysterious Gate Divine Seed is truly formidable."

Li Che's mind stirred, sensing the vital energy vortex swirling within his spine's Mysterious Gate, surpassing the other five Mystic Gates.

However, this was normal. Li Che's other five Mystic Gates were merely Master Realm martial arts.

To transform into Spirit Transformation True Martial, he needed to cultivate the Divine Seed martial arts to the state of transformation.

Reaching a state of complete enlightenment of the essence of this martial art was undoubtedly challenging.

"My Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant... might have a chance to enter the state of transformation. However, my Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit is about to undergo transformation. Perhaps it can enhance my martial talent and help me grasp the transformed martial arts!"

Li Che's heart stirred, and the dense golden smoke sank like sinking incense.

Anticipation rose within him.

He suddenly lifted his head, his black hair robust, and within his eyes, countless currents darted rapidly, like dragons and snakes erupting and dancing wildly in the heavens.

[Dao Fruit: Dragon Elephant Vajra (LV6, 0%)]



LV6!

The Dao Fruit's fourth transformation!

Success!

Li Che's breathing became noticeably heavier, and his entire body trembled slightly, his emotions stirred.

Not only that, but the violent pulsation of the Dao Fruit's erupting power seemed to be altering every inch of Li Che's muscles. Like in a blacksmith's furnace, through countless vibrations and strikes, impurities were completely purged, releasing an intensely pure and scorching heat, making the material even more resilient and unparalleled.

Behind Li Che, the six Mystic Gates slowly rotated.

It was as if a rising tide of power coursed through them, and the simultaneous activation of these gates made his body feel burdened. Li Che even dared not unleash too much strength, fearing that his flesh might not withstand the explosive force of the six seeds and shatter...

With a slight stir of his mind, the six seeds converged and retreated into the Mysterious Gate of his spine, like a dragon's roar, no longer leaking any vital energy.

Li Che stretched his body, his muscles and bones booming, and the essence within him surged like a river tide pushed by mighty waves, emitting a thunderous roar.

His eyelids drooped.

The feedback force that erupted from the Dao Fruit spread to every limb and bone, like the blocked magma in the earth's veins being cleared, expanding like branches and twigs!

All sounds in the world disappeared, leaving only the sound of blood surging in Li Che's ears and the thumping of the Dao Fruit in his chest, like the beating of a heart.

With each thump, an invisible wave seemed to spread out, causing the skin and flesh of the physical body to ripple with tremors.

Scouring every cell of the flesh!

"It's here."

Li Che exhaled, like a long whale's breath.

Then, his heart trembled violently, pulled into the terrifying power, causing the world to spin and the vision to whirl!

Ancient dragon elephants roared, and primeval ferocious beasts howled!

A vast and wild aura instantly swept over him!

Li Che looked up and saw a gigantic, ancient, and mysterious tree rising from the ground, piercing through the clouds, ten thousand feet high, breaking through the cloud layer, with lush branches and leaves, shimmering with crystal leaves.

The canopy of the tree, covering millions of acres of the sky, was truly dazzling!

Li Che's gaze was instantly drawn to a Dao Fruit flowing with vital energy and aura.

Smoke and mist billowed, with the aura swirling, transforming into a divine dragon and a giant elephant, emitting a dazzling light.

"This is the vast and wild world, let's call it the Dao Tree Space for now..."

Li Che murmured.

This wasn't his first time here, but every time he came, he felt his own insignificance.

Even though Li Che had reached the level of Martial Saint, Lover

Li Che was curious and excited about what divine ability this Dao Fruit transformation would bring, or perhaps... was it still a divine ability?

The second transformation is the first heaven of divine ability, the third transformation is the second heaven...

Is there a third heaven?

But this was just Li Che's speculation, waiting for the feedback and hints from the Dao Fruit!

His intuition told Li Che that there might be some changes!

A sudden gust of wind blew between heaven and earth, swirling into a tornado that shook the Dao Tree, causing the hanging Dao Fruits to sway and shine with colorful brilliance.

Li Che suddenly saw the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit as if it were blown apart, as if shedding a layer of its skin... the fruit peel?!

Li Che's gaze slightly condensed, and he saw the fruit peel expanding in mid-air!

Suspended in the air, Li Che's eyes narrowed...

He saw countless vital energies weaving into a blood-red long sword with a sharp edge, slashing fiercely at the fruit peel.

The blood-red sword light flowed, as if the heavens were roaring!

This was...

Carving?!

Li Che's eyes shone, observing the carving technique of the blood-red long sword on the fruit peel...

Yes, it was the technique, a vast and wild, bold and unrestrained, and with each stroke of the blood-red long sword, the fruit peel trembled and changed thousands of times!

In an instant, Li Che saw the fruit peel carved with patterns of divine dragons and giant elephants.

The divine dragon twisted, hiding in the cloud canopy, like a blue dragon raising its head!

The giant elephant trumpeted, standing between the mountains, vast and majestic!

Li Che's heart trembled, as if the real dragon and elephant were reviving, lifelike, almost imprinted on his soul!

Li Che's gaze fell on the fruit peel.

The fruit peel wrapped together, sprouted three legs, and seemed to...

Transform into a furnace!

The furnace hovered high in the sky, with vital energy like fire, burning and flickering!

As if ancient scriptures appeared on the furnace, thrown into the furnace and burned by the flames.

Li Che was extremely curious, but before he could investigate.

Suddenly—

The vision disappeared!

Li Che felt his consciousness being swallowed, directly exiting the vast and wild Dao Tree Space!

Scorching heat, a feeling of burning his five viscera and six bowels, painful, instantly spreading throughout his body!

Even his Martial Saint's body felt extreme pain!

Skin, blood, meridians, bones, marrow...

All erupted with excruciating pain!

It was a burning, intense pain, every inch of skin scorched!

Hiss—

He could even feel the flesh melting, the sensation of oil dripping down!

Li Che stood in the courtyard, his fingers clenched, the air tearing and raging, his black hair dancing wildly, his spine twisting like a dragon, emitting a cracking sound!

However, Li Che endured the scorching pain of transformation!

He stared at the golden light that appeared before him.

【Dao Fruit LV6, Fourth Transformation, Divine Ability (Mist Ascension) Promotion, Dao Guidance (Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace)】

Boom—!!!

The prompt flowed through his eyes!

Li Che's flesh and blood transformed, as if in a furnace, being scorched and cleansed!

Another rebirth!

Like a divine herb being refined in a pill furnace, extracting its essence!

Li Che's body secreted fine, round blood beads, accompanied by invisible vibrations, the blood beads detached from the flesh, instead of falling to the ground, they floated as if manipulated by an invisible force!

But what shocked Li Che the most... was the prompt that appeared!

Even in pain, he couldn't help but be amazed!

This was...

Dao Guidance?

In the realm of martial cultivation, Li Che's body underwent a profound transformation, a process akin to the shedding of a Dao Fruit. This metamorphosis, a rare occurrence, seemed to further evolve his already formidable martial prowess. The pain was tangible, but so was the change.

As the third crack appeared on his body, a fourth one began to emerge, each one a testament to his growing strength. Li Che's martial essence, the very core of his power, surged with intensity, its might swelling with each passing moment.

A revelation struck Li Che, a whisper of ancient knowledge:

"Dao Induction (Dragon Elephant Harmony Furnace): Dao Fruit Shedding, Drawing Dao, Pure Martial Dragon Elephant, All Laws Unified in the Furnace."

Li Che's eyes widened in surprise as he pondered the meaning of these words. Pure Martial Dragon Elephant, All Laws Unified in the Furnace? His mind raced with questions.

The Dragon Elephant Harmony Furnace was a pure martial art, a concept that intrigued Li Che. In the past, pure martial arts had been overshadowed by the emergence of divine arts, but could this ancient technique truly surpass the modern divine-infused martial practices?

The world had evolved, and so had martial cultivation. Once, pure martial arts reigned, but now, divine arts dominated, making pure martial arts seem outdated. Yet, here he was, witnessing a pure martial technique amidst the divine arts era.

"Could pure martial arts be more powerful?" Li Che wondered, his curiosity piqued.

The woman at the peak of the Heavenly Gate, a top-tier martial master, stood as a testament to the evolution of martial arts. Li Che decided to seek wisdom from the Grand Elder, hoping to unravel the mysteries of pure martial arts.

As Li Che's body continued its transformation, he paid little heed to the strength of pure martial arts. His focus was on the newfound "Dao Induction" and its potential might.

With a crack like thunder, a fifth fissure appeared on his body, a testament to the power of the Dao Fruit's metamorphosis. Li Che's martial prowess soared, and his heart swelled with joy. He understood that rapid progress in cultivation was the foundation of a cultivator's confidence.

In a dreamlike state, Li Che's mind wandered, envisioning Empress Xi Xi, her struggles etched in his memory.

In the realm of the Heaven and Earth Chessboard, the Golden Heavenly King Pagoda, a divine tool for summoning spirits, was being utilized to extract and refine the essence of divinity from the air. This essence was then infused into the bodies of cultivators, strengthening their physical forms.

This was the reason why cultivators of the Divine Martial path could enhance their strength faster than those of the Pure Martial path.

The appearance of the Strange Temple and the spread of divine essence seemed to be a form of evolution, enhancing not only the cultivator's lifespan but also their physical bodies.

A series of invisible ripples emanated from Li Che's body, expanding like waves before bursting forth!

The air seemed to ripple like a wrinkled carpet.

Li Che clenched his fists and pushed forward in the courtyard, attempting the Dao Induction technique, Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace, for the first time. As he executed the move, his eyes narrowed, and he felt his muscles twist and tighten as if being wrung out, causing the blood in his arms to surge and burst forth like water from a twisted towel.

Before him, a faint glow began to materialize.

Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace: Pure Martial Purity (70%)



A loud bang resonated!

Li Che's muscles seemed to twist and contort, and he felt his body becoming more robust and muscular, as if every inch of his skin had been tempered to the extreme, resembling the finest black steel.

"So powerful!"

"My body... my body..."

Li Che felt that with the execution of Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace, his physical resilience had reached an unprecedented level.

It was like the ultimate black steel, forged through countless hammers and anvils, even more robust than before.

Boom!

The Martial Saint's essence erupted, merging with the surging blood.

Boom!!!

Countless surges of blood and the Martial Saint's essence transformed into a massive, scorching blood-red furnace, emitting heat akin to the molten lava deep within the earth's core, capable of boiling seas and melting mountains.

This blood and essence, accompanied by the roars of dragons and elephants, coalesced into a colossal blood-red furnace.

The surface of the furnace seemed to carve out dragon and elephant shapes, akin to the peeling of a Dao Fruit.

The three-legged blood-red furnace enveloped Li Che, constantly refining his body. Strands of divine essence seeped out from the furnace, twisting and dispersing, as if being purged from his flesh.

Within Li Che's Niwan Palace, the flesh parted, revealing a radiant golden divine eye.

It was as if a storm vortex was extracting and refining the divine essence from his flesh, akin to the True Ape's roar within the Law of Heaven and Earth Spiritually Bright True Ape Golden Core.

The technique continued to refine Li Che's physique, highlighting the importance of the cultivator's body, including the requirement for the Pure Martial path. Cultivators must start young, with poor divine essence endowment, and exceptional martial roots, to ensure no divine essence taints their cultivation.

Li Che, having achieved the Martial Saint realm, was nearing the pinnacle of the Divine Martial path.

The path to Pure Martial was challenging, even with dispersion techniques.

It was akin to marinating meat; once the flavor was absorbed, could it be restored to its original freshness?

Yet, Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace defied this logic.

Li Che had a question on his mind.

The initial Divine Embryo Technique, Dragon Elephant Vajra, manifested the embryonic form of Ascension. This form enhanced the physical body by harnessing the power of the Temple Deity's divine essence.

However, the current Dao Induction technique seemed to contradict the effects of Ascension.

By embracing the Pure Martial path, Li Che was strengthening his body in a direction opposite to Ascension.

Boiling Divinity, Flesh Ascension, Perfect Refinement, Gods See Me.

Li Che's mind echoed the mantra of Ascension.

"Perhaps... only in the Pure Martial state, combined with the Ascension state, can the divine essence be perfectly harnessed, achieving true Perfect Refinement?"

Li Che contemplated.

Boom!!!

A faint glow reappeared before Li Che's eyes.

Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace: Pure Martial Purity (80%)



In a short time, Li Che's body had been refined, purging 10% of divine essence. This essence, once purged, was substantial and was entirely devoured by his Golden Core.

"So, the upper limit is 100%, and achieving 100% Pure Martial... must be incredibly challenging?"

Li Che sat within the massive, scorching Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace, as if it were a rising sun.

His blood boiled, fueling the furnace, refining his flesh, aiming to transform it into a Pure Martial masterpiece.

"Come, my little bitch, let me twist and squeeze every drop of divinity out of you," he growled, his voice resonating with power.

She clenched her fists, pushing against the air, attempting the Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace technique for the first time. As she executed the move, her eyes narrowed, and she felt her muscles contort, as if every inch of her body was being wrung out, causing her blood to surge and burst forth.

Before her, a faint glow began to materialize.

Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace: Pure Martial Purity (70%)



A loud bang echoed!

Her muscles twisted and tightened, and she felt her body becoming more robust, as if every inch of her skin was being tempered to the extreme, resembling the finest black steel.

"So powerful!" she exclaimed.

"My body... my body..." she whispered, amazed at the transformation.

With the execution of the technique, she felt her physical resilience reach new heights.

The Martial Saint's essence erupted, merging with her surging blood.

Boom!!!

Countless surges of blood and the Martial Saint's essence transformed into a massive, scorching blood-red furnace, emitting heat that could boil the seas and melt mountains.

This blood and essence, accompanied by the roars of dragons and elephants, coalesced into a colossal blood-red furnace.

The surface of the furnace seemed to carve out dragon and elephant shapes, akin to the peeling of a Dao Fruit.

The three-legged blood-red furnace enveloped her, refining her flesh, causing divine essence to twist and spill out, enhancing her physical form.

Within her Niwan Palace, the flesh parted, revealing a radiant golden divine eye.

It was as if a storm vortex was extracting and refining the divine essence from her flesh, akin to the True Ape's roar within the Law of Heaven and Earth Spiritually Bright True Ape Golden Core.

The technique continued to refine her body, purging and devouring the divine essence.

"So, the upper limit is 100%, and achieving 100% Pure Martial... must be incredibly challenging?" she wondered.

In a short time, she had purged 10% of her divine essence, and this substantial essence was entirely devoured by her Golden Core.

She sat within the massive, scorching Dragon Elephant Fusion Furnace, contemplating the path to Perfect Refinement.

In the midst of a snowstorm, a figure sits cross-legged within a blazing furnace of Qi and blood, their body radiating a dazzling light akin to a golden core being forged in a pill furnace through countless hammerings and refinements. With each precious martial core he consumes, a loud gurgling sound resonates.

As the core descends into his stomach, the powerful gastric juices crush it, shattering the core and unleashing a torrent of medicinal effects. The essence is swiftly absorbed into Li Che's limbs and bones, greedily consumed by his flesh.

Li Che, fully immersed in the process, continues to refine his human core.

Days pass, and the snow falls relentlessly outside the courtyard, where the intense heat from the furnace has now dissipated. Snowflakes, no longer melting, dance and blanket the ground.

Unbeknownst to Li Che, ten days have elapsed since he secluded himself in the courtyard, delving into the newly acquired Dao-inducing power.

The Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit, which had just evolved to level 6, throbs vigorously in his chest cavity. A thunderous roar emanates from within, threatening to burst open. Li Che exhales, his eyes gleaming with golden light, growing more intense by the moment. He finally understands the nature of the smoke ribbons.

"This is... Dao Essence?"

In the Great Yuan Divine Sect, atop a mountain peak encased in ice and snow, stands a bamboo building, its roof laden with thick snow. This is where the sect's vast collection of scriptures is kept, guarded by Elder Fang Han Shu, a former top scholar of the Great Jing Dynasty.

Elder Fang, holding a sacred book in one hand and a teacup in the other, sips his tea, blowing away the steam. He shakes his head, resembling an old bureaucrat, and savors a mouthful of strong tea, chewing on a tea leaf.

Suddenly, Elder Fang pauses, teacup in hand, his majestic beard swaying in the wind. He gazes beyond the bamboo fence surrounding the courtyard.

There, amidst the snowstorm, a figure clad in a golden lotus black robe approaches.

Elder Fang's vision blurs slightly, and he perceives a blazing furnace of Qi and blood on the newcomer's back. The pure Qi and blood seem to attract the will of heaven and earth, continuously merging into the furnace.

The tea in the teacup ripples, mirroring the turmoil in Elder Fang's heart.

"Entering the Dao through martial arts?"

(End of Chapter)

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