Chapter 475: Blood Refining Perfection (6k2)

Chapter 475: Blood Refining Perfection (6k2)



Seven Mysteries Sect,

Forbidden Ground.

Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun were standing beside the Heaven Earth Dragon Pillar, engaged in a conversation. Their faces occasionally revealed a touch of admiration, with Qin Mengjun even showing a look of reminiscence.

Just as they were talking, Chen Mu’s figure appeared from outside the forbidden ground. He smiled genially at Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun and said, "What are you discussing, Master and Senior Yin?"

Seeing Chen Mu approach, Yin Heng immediately smiled and said, "You speak of what you hear. Mengjun and I were just talking about your journey to the Central Region, where you upheld the righteousness of the Martial Dao. From now on, the Martial Dao will surpass Imperial Authority. Such a grand feat makes you a living Martial Saint, revered by countless martial artists."

The news of Chen Mu’s journey to the Central Region and his swift pacification of the Capital City had already reached them, leaving both of them deeply impressed and filled with emotion. Qin Mengjun, in particular, was moved as she recalled the past. When she had taken Chen Mu as her disciple, he had just entered the Five Viscera Realm. In just over a decade, the gap between them had become vast, and the memories brought a wave of emotions.

Chen Mu couldn’t help but smile at Yin Heng’s words and said, "Senior Yin is too kind. Without the careful guidance of you and Master, I wouldn’t have come this far. Any minor achievements I have are thanks to the explorations and accumulations of countless generations of Martial Ancestors. I merely walk the path they have paved."

Yin Heng sighed, "Those who carry forward the legacy of the past are sages. In the future, it will be you who paves the way for the next generation."

"The task of paving the way is still far off," Chen Mu said, looking up at the sky. "If I can transcend the heavens through the Martial Dao and achieve immortality, I will leave behind a new path of the Martial Dao for the world, and a lineage of inheritance for future generations of martial artists."

Hearing Chen Mu’s words, Qin Mengjun’s eyes shone with warmth, and she said, "With such a grand ambition, you will surely receive the support of the people. Man can conquer the heavens."

There was a brief moment of silence.

Then, Chen Mu turned to Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun and said, "Master, Senior Yin, my journey to the Central Region yielded many resources useful to the sect, which I can now add to the sect treasury."

With that, Chen Mu waved his hand, and from the Heaven and Earth Flask, he took out a large number of low-grade spirit armaments and various spirit treasures for organ refining and nourishment. He didn’t take them all out, only a portion, but even this amount far exceeded the Seven Mysteries Sect’s centuries-old reserves.

However, neither Qin Mengjun nor Yin Heng was overly surprised. They already knew what Chen Mu had done in the Central Region—sweeping through the Capital City and suppressing the Imperial Court. The Great Xuan Court’s thousand-year legacy naturally belonged to Chen Mu now. These low-grade spirit armaments and spirit treasures for organ refining and nourishment were insignificant, except for their sheer quantity.

"With these, the sect’s reserves will be greatly bolstered," Yin Heng said, looking at the numerous spirit armaments and treasures Chen Mu had taken out. Although he wasn’t overly surprised, he knew how much these resources would benefit the Seven Mysteries Sect. His lifelong pursuits were the Martial Dao and the sect’s heritage and prosperity.

Now, the issue of heritage was no longer a concern. Not only did they have Qin Mengjun as a successor, but they also had Chen Mu, a peerless Martial Saint who had ushered in a new era of the Martial Dao. The remaining task was the sect’s prosperity.

With Chen Mu, a living Martial Saint, and these abundant resources, the Seven Mysteries Sect’s prosperity was all but guaranteed. While it might not become the number one sect in the world, it would certainly be one of the most prominent martial sects for at least two centuries, surpassing the Cold North.

Qin Mengjun’s face also shone with warmth. She was no longer the Spirit Profound Peak Master but the Supreme Elder of the Seven Mysteries Sect, overseeing the entire sect. The sect’s prosperity was a source of great joy for her.

Just then, Chen Mu continued, "In addition to these, my journey to the Central Region also yielded another item..."

He reached into his sleeve and pulled out a scroll of demon hide, which he gently unfurled, causing it to float in the air before Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun.

The moment they saw the diagram on the demon hide, both Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun’s gazes froze. They stared intently at the demon hide, their faces filled with shock.

"This is..."

"The Primordial Eight Phases Chart?!"

Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun were almost speechless with shock.

Among the world’s Martial Dao diagrams, only the Heaven Earth Eight Phases Chart was considered the most orthodox. The chart before them clearly wasn’t an ordinary diagram; it carried the profound essence of the heavens and earth. Such a level of refinement was likely only achievable by the original chart and the illustrated chart. However, the illustrated chart was only about a thousand years old, which was vastly different from the ancient appearance of this demon hide. Therefore, it was almost certain that this was the legendary Primordial Eight Phases Chart, the first diagram that opened the way for the Heaven and Earth Principle.

"Primordial Chart, it’s actually the Primordial Chart... It was said to have been lost long ago. Where did you find it?"

Yin Heng gazed at the floating Primordial Chart, his voice filled with awe, and he couldn’t help but speak up.

Chen Mu's reaction to Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun was not surprising, so he briefly recounted the origins of the Primordial Chart, leaving both Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun in awe.

The Primordial Chart had been lost long ago, and countless martial artists sought it in vain. Yet, the previous Emperor Xuan, Ji Yongzhao, effortlessly retrieved it, and now it had effortlessly fallen into Chen Mu's hands.

It was as if fate had decreed this outcome.

Amidst their astonishment, both Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun felt a surge of joy. Their tempered martial cultivation had reached the Blood Exchange Realm, and progressing even a fraction further was incredibly challenging. To advance, they needed to comprehend the realm's essence.

However, comprehending the third step of the realm was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Among the countless Blood Exchange Realm cultivators, less than twenty had reached the Celestial Tier, which meant that approximately one in ten Blood Exchange Realm cultivators could become a Celestial Master.

Yin Heng had roamed the world for over a hundred years, yet the Celestial Tier remained elusive. He felt like he was trying to grasp the moon's reflection in a well—almost within reach, but never truly attainable.

But now, with the guidance of the Primordial Eight Phases Chart, Yin Heng believed that a decade or two of cultivation would allow him to comprehend that final step and enter the Unity of Heaven and Man Realm.

Even though he was already advanced in age and nearing the end of his lifespan, if he could glimpse the heights of the Celestial Tier before his death, it would be a life well-lived.

The same was true for Qin Mengjun. She had been in the Blood Exchange Realm for several years, and her martial blood had reached a level where further progress was extremely difficult. Recently, she had been guarding her sect, controlling the Heaven Earth Locking Dragon Formation. She was relying on the formation to comprehend the essence of heaven and earth, attempting to grasp the third step of the realm and master the Unity of Heaven and Man. However, this path was filled with challenges, and progress was slow.

With the guidance of the Primordial Eight Phases Chart, the Celestial Tier was still incredibly challenging, but if she could cultivate for two or three decades, Qin Mengjun also had a chance to reach that level.

"Is this the answer to our long search, finally found without effort?" Qin Mengjun's eyes sparkled as she looked at Chen Mu.

She knew that Chen Mu had not yet comprehended the Unity of Heaven and Man or reached the Celestial Tier. The appearance of the Primordial Chart would undoubtedly benefit him greatly.

Chen Mu's talent and aptitude far surpassed hers and Yin Heng's. With this chart, he might not even need ten years to fully comprehend the third step of the realm and enter the Unity of Heaven and Man, gaining complete control over heaven and earth.

"Indeed, this development is beyond my expectations." Chen Mu smiled.

He, too, had not anticipated obtaining the Primordial Chart so easily. In his initial plans, he had intended to temper his physique to an even higher level, then travel the world, traversing the rivers and mountains. Afterward, he would engage in debates with the top martial experts at Kunlun Peak, learning from the best in the world. Finally, he would achieve perfection and become a Celestial Master.

However, the acquisition of the Primordial Chart had saved him a tremendous amount of effort, eliminating the need for such a tedious process.

Of course, one might argue that it was not easy at all.

Among the current generation of martial artists, who else could single-handedly sweep through the Capital City and suppress the entire Imperial Court?

Aside from Chen Mu, who else could make the Martial Pavilion's leader, Lu Zongxi, a Celestial Master himself, willingly hand over the Primordial Chart?

Lu Zongxi, a Celestial Master of his generation, had long transcended the concerns of life and death and worldly power. Even if the news of the Primordial Chart leaked out, he might not be able to protect it, but destroying it would be a simple task. One could say that it was nearly impossible for anyone to forcibly take it.

Only Chen Mu, with his personal martial prowess, had flattened the Imperial Court, opening a new era for the world's martial artists. As the Martial Saint of tens of thousands of years, his achievements were unparalleled. Moreover, his compassion and reluctance to kill indiscriminately, along with his willingness to bring a peaceful and prosperous era to the Great Xuan Empire within his capabilities, were the reasons Lu Zongxi willingly handed over the Primordial Chart.

"Senior Yin and I will meditate on this chart together. I also need to enter closed-door cultivation for a period of time." Chen Mu said to Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun.

The reason he didn't give the Primordial Chart to Chen Yue, Xu Hongyu, and others for cultivation was that the chart's level was too profound. Just as ordinary martial artists should not cultivate the Essence Chart without sufficient realm cultivation, the same applied here.

Chen Yue and Xu Hongyu, who had not yet reached the Grandmaster Realm, were not suitable for directly cultivating the Primordial Chart. At the very least, they needed to enter the Bone Marrow Washing Realm, open the Marrow Gate, and fully awaken their Soul Core before they could cultivate the Primordial Chart and quickly master the essence of the realm, becoming powerful Grandmasters.

"You're not going to cultivate this chart together?" Qin Mengjun asked, slightly surprised, as she looked at Chen Mu.

Chen Mu did not hide the truth. "I've obtained many heavenly treasures from the Imperial Court, which might allow me to further cultivate my tempered martial arts. As for comprehending the realm, I can take my time for now."

"That's good." Yin Heng nodded in agreement. "Your tempered martial arts foundation is truly unparalleled in history. Now, with this opportunity, you might be able to temper your physique to an unprecedented level, blazing a new path."

Chen Mu noticed that neither Yin Heng nor Qin Mengjun were aware of the 'Divine Realm'. After a moment's thought, he decided not to mention it. After all, neither of them had reached the Celestial Tier, and the Divine Realm was still far beyond their reach. Whether he told them or not made no difference. He would take a few steps ahead and then slowly explain the path to the end of martial cultivation to them later.

"I'll leave the matters outside to Master and Senior Yin."

Chen Mu spoke to Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun, then took a step forward, bypassing the Heaven Earth Dragon Pillar and heading deeper into the forbidden area. She followed a passage that led into the mountain's belly, a place where the Supreme Sect Leader also cultivated.

"Alright."

Both Yin Heng and Qin Mengjun acknowledged, their gazes still fixed on the Primordial Chart.

Qin Mengjun reluctantly shifted her eyes, glancing at Chen Mu's retreating figure, and called out, "Be cautious, the Blood Exchange Realm is a perilous path with many challenges. Don't push yourself too hard."

Qin Mengjun had already practiced the Blood Exchange Realm to a considerable extent, and she had even attempted to further refine her Martial Blood, but it was extremely difficult, and progress was almost non-existent. Even a slight improvement might require decades of effort. Such a slow process was far less efficient than contemplating the realm and cultivating the Unity of Heaven and Man.

Chen Mu, however, seemed determined to force the progress with resources. This approach undoubtedly carried risks, and Qin Mengjun was concerned that Chen Mu might overdraw the power of the Spirit Treasures and medicinal strength, causing her physical body to suffer.

"Rest assured, Master. I know what I'm doing."

Chen Mu responded softly, and her figure soon disappeared into the mountain cave passage within the forbidden area.

Hearing Chen Mu's response, Qin Mengjun nodded slightly, knowing that Chen Mu's Body Refinement Martial Way cultivation had far surpassed her own. Since Chen Mu was so confident, she must have a plan, so Qin Mengjun didn't offer further advice. Instead, she turned her attention back to the Primordial Chart floating in the air, studying it alongside Yin Heng.

...

Inside the mountain cave.

This place was also a crucial node in the Heaven Earth Locking Dragon Formation.

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The Heaven Earth Locking Dragon Formation, with its emphasis on the 'Heaven' and 'Earth' characters, had this place as a significant node. The valley, with the Heaven Earth Dragon Pillar at its core, represented the 'Heaven' position, while the cave within the mountain was the 'Earth' position, but the formation focused more on the 'Heaven' aspect, so the 'Earth' position was secondary.

Upon reaching the deepest part of the cave, Chen Mu saw a formation base made of Mystic Jade embedded in the center of the mountain, firmly connected to the earth's veins and emitting a faint yellow glow.

Chen Mu, having witnessed the thousand-year heritage of the Great Xuan Dynasty and various formations, was no longer impressed by the Heaven Earth Locking Dragon Formation. She merely glanced at it, then withdrew her gaze, her expression calm as she continued forward. She walked to the innermost part and found a spacious area where she sat down in a cross-legged position. With a thought, she summoned the system interface.

Physical Body: Blood Refinement (Great Accomplishment)



Experience: 1337 points

Unlike the accumulation of experience in the realm of intent, no experience had been gained in the physical body aspect. It was clear that at this stage, without sufficient resources, there would be no progress. Relying solely on personal cultivation might take decades to achieve any significant transformation, and even then, it might not result in a substantial increase in experience points on the system interface.

However, Chen Mu didn't need to rely on slowly absorbing Heavenly Earth Power to cultivate. Within her Heaven and Earth Flask, she possessed three pools of Demon Blood—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise—an immense resource!

"Let's begin."

Chen Mu took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with determination. With a wave of her right hand, she retrieved the Heaven and Earth Flask and, with a flick of her sleeve, poured its contents over her head.

In an instant, a torrent of crimson blood poured down, engulfing her entire body. Accompanying this was a surge of thick Demon Power, each drop of Demon Blood like a sharp needle piercing her skin.

Chen Mu didn't resist this torrent of blood; instead, she released all restraints and actively absorbed the blood through her skin.

As the blood entered her body, it transformed into scorching heat, coursing wildly through her physique.

For most Martial Practitioners, even those in the Blood Exchange Realm, refining the blood of a Celestial Demon, especially the ultimate Celestial Demon Black Tortoise's blood, required extreme caution. It was a process of gradual refinement, a little at a time.

Chen Mu, however, was completely immersed in the blood, her entire body submerged. She absorbed the blood's essence to temper her Martial Body and Martial Blood, a bold move rarely seen in the world.

This method not only tempered her Martial Body but also consumed the Demon Blood as fuel, refining and tempering her physical body and blood. It was not about absorption or extraction but consumption.

Within the system interface, the demon power used to temper his Martial Body was gradually converted into experience points.

【Experience: 1378 points】

【Experience: 1399 points】

【Experience: 1413 points】

...

The experience points on the system interface slowly accumulated.

Chen Mu immersed himself in the demon blood, closing his eyes. Once the scorching demon blood was depleted, he immediately poured more from the Heaven and Earth Flask to replenish it, ensuring he remained soaked in the blood. His Martial Body underwent continuous tempering.

The 10th-stage Celestial Demon's blood was extraordinary.

Even the Black Tortoise blood, which was not inherently explosive in nature, differed from the Fire Dragon blood in that it wasn't the most suitable for tempering his Martial Body. However, due to its high level and essence, it was still effective in flushing and refining his body.

And so, Chen Mu embarked on a prolonged seclusion.

In the outside world, his sweeping conquest of the capital shook the entire realm. His pacification of the imperial court set the tone for the world, and stability was soon restored. In no time, nine-tenths of the realm, the Six Paths Alliance, and the Eight Great States all calmed down, allowing the common folk to rest and prosper.

Deterred by Chen Mu's formidable reputation, even the remote Western Desert, under the command of the Six Paths Alliance, transitioned from complete chaos to a state of restraint. It is said that the Six Paths Alliance, after deliberation, decided to restore order. Although their governance was inferior to that of the other states, the establishment of order within the Alliance eventually formed its unique rules and regulations.

This also led to the gradual stabilization of the eleven provinces in the Western Region.

Thus, the realm was finally at peace!

The realm was divided into the Da Xuan Imperial Court's territory of the Capital Region and the Eight Great States, each resting and prospering. As the common folk developed and thrived, the legends of Chen Mu gradually spread from the top down, reaching the various sects, the top Martial practitioners, and the Heaven Person experts.

Down to the common folk, even the young children, all became aware of the name of the Da Xuan Martial Saint, Chen Mu!

Some of the remote areas' common folk even began to worship Chen Mu's exalted position, seeking blessings for peace and prosperity in their region.

As the realm rested and the common folk praised the Martial Saint, Chen Mu entered a prolonged seclusion in the Seven Mysteries Sect, and half a year passed without any further actions or appearances in the world.

Within the Seven Mysteries Sect, few knew of Chen Mu's secluded cultivation. Some disciples speculated that he had gone to explore the realm, while others believed he was preparing for the Kunlun Debate.

These speculations were only partially correct.

Chen Mu was indeed cultivating, but not for the Kunlun Debate. Instead, he sought the path to the Divine Realm.

The Seven Mysteries Sect's forbidden grounds,

A secluded mountain cave.

Half a year passed, and Qin Mengjun and Yin Heng remained outside, not disturbing Chen Mu's cultivation. At this time, Chen Mu still sat deep within the cave, tempering his body with demon blood.

The demon blood flushing and refining his body had now shifted from the Black Tortoise blood to the Azure Dragon blood.

Over the past half-year, the Black Tortoise blood had been completely consumed, and now it was the turn of the Azure Dragon blood. Approximately one-third of the Azure Dragon blood stored in the Heaven and Earth Flask had been used up.

Chen Mu closed his eyes, enduring the flushing and refining of the Azure Dragon blood, unaware of the passing time. Once the large amount of demon blood in his body was again depleted, his eyes suddenly snapped open.

In his vision,

The system interface appeared.

【Physique: Blood Refinement (Perfection)】

【Experience: 3003 points】

Advancing from Blood Refinement to Perfection requires 3,000 experience points, and now he had accumulated enough!

This step of accumulation was slightly more challenging than he had anticipated. Perhaps it was because the Black Tortoise and Azure Dragon blood used for tempering his body had slightly less effective, or maybe his Martial Body was too advanced, causing the 10th-stage Celestial Demon blood to be significantly less potent. Regardless,

He had enough. At the very least, he could advance to a level of Blood Refinement that no one had ever reached before! Chen Mu took a deep breath, calming his thoughts, and with a thought, he chose to upgrade on the system interface, elevating his Body Refinement Martial Way cultivation to Blood Refinement Perfection!

A flash of light appeared, and a surge of energy gushed out, flowing into Chen Mu's limbs and bones, merging with his Martial Blood, and refining every drop of it. The golden essence within intensified, gradually turning the blood golden.

(End of Chapter)

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