Chapter 4: Template - Erlang Deity Yang Jian
Chapter 4: Template - Erlang Deity Yang Jian (Please Continue Reading)
"Inhale... Exhale..."
Years of practicing stances had conditioned him to regulate his breathing instantly.
Following the breathing technique inherent to the stance training, Lin Qi quickly felt waves of heat rising from his waist, surging through his body.
Threads of Vital Energy coursed through his limbs, invigorating muscles, bones, and blood vessels as though forging steel in a furnace.
Recalling the key points of Harmony Stance, his muscles trembled, his chest heaved with deep breaths, and his entire body flushed with warmth.
Fatigue, aches, and numbness gnawed at him. The stifling air and physical torment tested his resolve.
Drip...
Sweat beaded on his forehead, then splattered onto his soaked T-shirt.
Keep going! Keep going!
Gritting his teeth, Lin Qi clenched his jaw until it cracked.
He felt like sprinting endlessly, sustained only by sheer willpower.
One misstep, and all progress would vanish.
Time blurred as his consciousness wavered, sustained only by stubborn determination.
On his Status Panel, the Template section flickered.
[Your effective training has completed. Template progress reached 100%]
[Template: None (99.9% + 0.1%)]
...
The moment the progress hit 100%!
Boom!
Lin Qi's mind went blank.
"Ahh!!"
Darkness swallowed his consciousness, leaving only a silent, golden tattered banner floating in void.
Suddenly, the banner trembled violently, radiating brilliant golden light that illuminated his entire mindspace.
Golden patterns flowed across the banner, exuding an aura of boundless mystery and power capable of annihilating all existence.
Boom!
The banner quivered again, releasing dozens of radiant golden orbs that encircled it.
One orb surged forward, materializing into a vast scroll painting.
Craggy mountains, jagged rocks, ancient forests, and twisted trees...
A cold-eyed youth strode forth, his figure tall and graceful, like a celestial deity.
Clad in battle armor, wielding divine weapons, his third eye glowing between his brows, he commanded a hawk and hounds as they cornered demons in a mountain range.
The scroll painting unfolded, golden light spreading as mystical energy enveloped scenes of legendary feats: Mountain-Scouring Demon Subduing, Dragon-Grasping Sword Strikes, Mountain-Splitting Rescue...
Time lost meaning until the youth suddenly lifted his gaze, stepping out of the painting. His form expanded, and a golden beam erupted from his third eye.
Boom!!
The light struck Lin Qi's consciousness...
[Template: Erlang Deity Yang Jian (Fusion Rate: 1%)]
"What is this...?"
Lin Qi stared at his Status Panel, now transformed. The Template section no longer read "None" but "Divine Erlang Sovereign", followed by "Fusion Rate: 1%."
The next instant, a flood of information surged into his mind.
"The higher the Fusion Rate, the greater your martial arts potential. At 100%, you'll fully inherit the Divine Erlang Sovereign's talents."
Lin Qi processed the data, realization dawning in his eyes.
His heart pounded. The Erlang Deity?!
A mythical figure from folklore, novels, and legends.
Countless titles: Divine Erlang Sovereign, Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun, Chuanyuan Emperor, Hunting God...
A prodigy of limitless strength, divine power, and immortal essence - a peerless warrior.
Lin Qi's excitement surged. This was a celestial being, the mightiest disciple among the third generation of the Primordial Lord of Heaven's followers. Even 1% of this power would make him a genius beyond ordinary comprehension.
"Ahh!!"
Before he could savor the revelation, mysterious energy surged through his body.
Crack! Crack!
His bones shattered instantaneously, twisting his face in agony.
This was the Template's physical transformation!
Understanding dawned - the talent fusion process was reshaping his body.
To avoid alarming his parents, he grabbed a soiled martial arts uniform from his backpack, balling it in his mouth.
Crunch!!
"Ahh!!"
The pain was unbearable!
Bones shattered, muscles tore, and unbearable itching replaced the familiar ache of stance training.
Genetic optimization was remolding his body entirely.
Like a caterpillar writhing in metamorphosis, he thrashed on the floor, sweat mixing with dust.
How long he endured, he couldn't tell, before darkness claimed him.
Three hours later, 11:30 PM
Rattle...
The stifling heat and fan noise roused Lin Qi.
Memories of the torment returned, making him shudder. That pain had felt like death itself, worse than any torture.
Finally over.
Rising from the floor, he glimpsed his reflection in the wardrobe mirror - a grimy, sweat-drenched mess.
Grrrr...
Hunger roared in his mind like a thunderclap.
"Water! Food!"
He yanked open drawers, swallowing the last few red Physical Energy Capsules, then devoured compressed biscuits like a starved wolf.
Emptying the fridge, he gorged on fruit and leftovers like a beast.
Afterward, a strange stench filled the air.
Sniff... Sniff...
"What's that smell? Ugh?"
A foul odor like ancient, stagnant sewage.
Realizing it came from his own body, he saw black liquid oozing from his pores - toxins expelled through his sweat.
Ten minutes later, fresh from the shower, he collapsed onto his bed, feeling reborn.
"Alive again!"
Staring at the ceiling, he basked in satiety.
His body felt weightless, as if he'd undergone Sinew Metamorphosis.
Before he could ponder further, exhaustion claimed him.
...
Next Day, September 2nd
Ring! Ring!
Lin Qi woke as usual, silencing the alarm.
First glance went to his Status Panel.
[You've awakened the Erlang Deity Yang Jian Template. Higher Fusion Rate equals greater talent.]
[The Erlang Deity's talent has transformed your body, enhancing your innate abilities.]
[Your digestive system has been strengthened.]
...
[Name: Lin Qi (17)]
[Occupation: Martial Artist]
[Template: Erlang Deity Yang Jian (Fusion Rate: 1%)]
[Vital Energy Stat: 5.3→5.4]
[Martial Arts: Harmony Stance, Tiger Form Fist (Novice Mastery), Fundamental Spear Manual]
[Fist Techniques: 1st Tier 80%]
[Spear Techniques: 1st Tier 60%]
[Body Techniques: 1st Tier 57%]
...
Lin Qi stared at the Template section, his calm exterior barely containing his excitement.
Even 1% of the Erlang Deity's talent had enhanced his physical abilities.
Rising, he stretched, energy surging through his limbs.
Though his Vital Energy only increased by 0.1, he sensed this was due to limited resources.
With sufficient Vital Energy Elixirs, his stats would skyrocket.
His body felt lighter, fatigue and aches vanished.
Clenching his fist, power surged from his waist like never before.
The transformation had remodeled his body, like the novels' "muscle and marrow changing" process.
"And it even saved me money on therapy", he muttered, heading to the bathroom.
Brushing his teeth, he froze.
"Did I grow taller?!"
His reflection showed subtle changes - broader shoulders, defined muscles.
After washing up, he checked the height mark on the wall.
"5'10!"
Two centimeters taller. Grinning, he noted the era's martial artists averaged 6'2-6'6 due to improved nutrition.
"Little Qi, breakfast!"
Fang Huiyi placed steamed buns on the table.
"Mom, you're still unwell. Rest more", Lin Qi said, sipping black coffee.
"Nonsense! Eat well", she insisted.
He devoured twice the usual amount, then headed out.
"Be careful!"
Watching him leave, Fang Huiyi's face paled. Glancing at Lin Zhen's bedroom, she whispered, "Let them sleep longer", before returning to the kitchen.
(End of Chapter)
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