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Chapter 476: The Gate to Divinity (6k4)
Chapter 476: The Gate to Divinity (6k4)
Blood boiled and bones trembled!
Chen Mu could feel his Martial Blood surging within him, each drop seemingly burning intensely. The surging blood essence resembled a raging torrent, undergoing constant transformation under the refining power of the System Interface.
If one were to see through Chen Mu's body at this moment, they would witness a terrifying sight. His blood, glowing with dazzling brilliance, churned and refined, releasing surges of powerful energy, seemingly overwhelming his entire physique.
Veins, bones, and even the five viscera and six entrails endured constant ruptures, leaving cracks in their wake. However, as soon as these cracks appeared, they were instantly healed by the surging Golden Martial Blood, only to be shattered again by the Crimson Blood, and then healed once more.
Each cycle of destruction and recovery was a refinement, not only for his blood but also for his entire body and soul, leading to continuous transformation.
Finally, this transformation could no longer be contained within his body and began to spread outward, reaching his muscles and even his skin.
Crack! Crack!
Accompanied by the sound of shattering porcelain, Chen Mu's clothes suddenly exploded, revealing a tall and fair physique. This seemingly flawless Martial Physique was covered in terrifying cracks, making him appear like a shattered person, a sight that was truly frightening.
Brilliant crimson blood oozed from the broken skin, and surging blood essence spilled out, causing ripples in the surrounding void, as if shaking the very fabric of space.
Such a commotion naturally caught the attention of Qin Mengjun and Yin Heng, who were outside, immersed in the Primordial Chart's profound realm within the Forbidden Ground. They had been there for over half a year, completely engrossed in their cultivation, but this sudden disturbance startled them both.
"What is this...?" Qin Mengjun's eyes widened in shock as she gazed at the mountain cave behind her.
The energy emanating from within was truly terrifying.
What was Chen Mu doing? In just half a year, had he really found a way to advance further on the path of Blood Exchange using the resources obtained from the Imperial Court? Was he undergoing a brand-new transformation?
"Heaven Earth Dragon, Seal!"
Yin Heng reacted swiftly. Upon sensing the disturbance, he was surprised but quickly extended his finger, pointing at the nearby Heaven Earth Dragon Pillar. In an instant, he activated the Heaven Earth Dragon Formation, suppressing the surging energy within the Forbidden Ground.
Regardless of the source of this commotion, whether Chen Mu was breaking through to a new level or cultivating some mysterious skill, it was crucial to contain the energy and prevent it from spreading. Otherwise, it might attract unwanted trouble.
Buzz!
The Heaven Earth Dragon Formation activated with a subtle hum, containing the disturbance within the Forbidden Ground. As the commotion was limited to the interior, the formation did not extend to the entire Seven Mysteries Sect, and only a few noticed it. Qi Zhiyuan, the leader of the Great Mystic Peak, glanced in the direction of the Forbidden Ground with a look of surprise and uncertainty, but he quickly regained his composure and paid it no further attention.
He knew that Qin Mengjun, Yin Heng, and Chen Mu, the three Supreme Elders, were cultivating within the Forbidden Ground, and it was not uncommon for them to create some disturbances. Their affairs were not something he could interfere with, so he chose to ignore it.
Inside the Forbidden Ground, Yin Heng suppressed the commotion caused by Chen Mu's Blood Refinement Perfection, confining it to the valley. He connected his energy with the Heaven Earth Dragon Pillar, raising his hand and pressing it gently against the pillar.
Qin Mengjun and Yin Heng exchanged glances, hesitating briefly. They did not assist Yin Heng in controlling the Heaven Earth Dragon Formation, as it was a simple task for him to seal the energy within the Forbidden Ground. Instead, Qin Mengjun's eyes, filled with worry, gazed into the depths of the valley.
"Chen Mu..."
Finally, she stood up and began walking towards the valley's interior, following the mountain cave. She wanted to check on Chen Mu's current condition, concerned that he might encounter some unforeseen issues.
Advancing beyond the peak was never easy, especially when approaching a limit. Just like the Bone Forging Realm, where one had to forge the skull, a step that carried immense risk, far surpassing the challenges of the previous stages.
Chen Mu, having reached the Blood Replacement Realm, had already cultivated his Martial Physique to an unfathomable level. Now, as he sought to forge a new path, he would undoubtedly face numerous dangers. Qin Mengjun couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy.
Soon, after taking a few steps, Qin Mengjun reached the deepest part of the mountain cave.
She paused, feeling the overwhelming pressure from the surging blood essence. Although she could withstand it and continue forward, she worried that doing so might affect Chen Mu.
Qin Mengjun's gaze penetrated the tumultuous blood essence, like a surging waterfall, and landed on Chen Mu's seated figure within the cave. Her pupils constricted slightly.
Chen Mu's hair flowed like a dark waterfall, but his body was covered in terrifying blood marks. His entire physique seemed to be cracking, with fissures appearing and healing repeatedly. Each time his skin ruptured, a large patch of crimson essence blood oozed out, filling the mountain cave with a bloody mist.
Something's wrong?!
Qin Mengjun's heart tightened, but for a moment, she was unsure of what to do.
Chen Mu's Martial Dao cultivation had far surpassed her own, to the point where she couldn't even comprehend the state of his body. She dared not interfere recklessly, as she could see that his body seemed to have formed some sort of balance, constantly shattering and healing. Any hasty intervention might only make things worse.
Just as Qin Mengjun was filled with worry and uncertainty, she noticed the blood energy that filled her vision ripple slightly, forming words out of the blood mist.
"Don't worry."
This was Chen Mu's thought, conveyed through his blood essence to Qin Mengjun.
At this moment, Chen Mu had almost completely lost control of his body. His entire being was immersed in the operation of the System Interface, unable to move a muscle or summon even a trace of his power.
However, this also meant that he wasn't expending any mental effort, and he didn't need to consciously control or observe the process. Noticing Qin Mengjun's presence, Chen Mu used a wisp of his soul to manipulate the air, sending a message to her through the mist.
Qin Mengjun breathed a sigh of relief as she saw the blood-written words appear in the air.
Despite Chen Mu's body appearing exceptionally terrifying, with energy constantly leaking out and on the verge of exploding, the fact that he could spare a thought to reassure her meant that he was likely fine.
Chen Mu's method of cultivation was indeed astonishing. Qin Mengjun could vaguely discern that he seemed to be tempering his body, relying on a boundless and terrifying life force. Without such an immense vitality, this terrifying method of tempering would be impossible.
Especially at this moment.
After her initial relief, Qin Mengjun carefully observed Chen Mu's body, her gaze sweeping over every inch of his flesh. She looked beyond the cracked skin, into his muscles and blood, and her heart was filled with awe.
She hadn't witnessed Chen Mu's battle that shook the Capital City, but based on intelligence and their conversations, she knew his Martial Dao foundation was unparalleled in history. However, it was only now that she truly understood the sheer power of his physique.
His vitality was awe-inspiring, his blood and energy seemed limitless, and his essence was as vibrant as the sun. Even from a distance, one could sense the sheer magnitude of his life force. It seemed that even if his limbs were severed, he could heal them, achieving a level of regeneration that defied imagination.
"Such a physique..." Qin Mengjun couldn't help but draw in a soft breath.
As Chen Mu's master, she should have the deepest understanding of him. Long ago, she had known that his Martial Dao foundation far exceeded the norm, and his organ refinement might have even reached the limit. She had anticipated that once he achieved Bone Marrow Washing and Blood Replacement, he would surpass all under the heavens. Yet, the strength of his physique still left her in awe.
Qin Mengjun herself was a martial artist who had reached the pinnacle of Blood Replacement. She, too, had walked the path of tempering the body, but at this point, she could no longer see the way forward. Compared to Chen Mu, her physique seemed to have an insurmountable gap.
Qin Mengjun knew that everyone had their secrets, and Chen Mu's journey to this point must have been filled with trials. Still, as she witnessed the Martial Body he had forged, a desire to understand its secrets arose within her. She observed Chen Mu's blood refinement process, hoping to glean some insight.
Unaware of Qin Mengjun's scrutiny, Chen Mu's heart was at ease. He was willing to share his Martial Dao insights with her, including the Primordial Chart and his body-tempering cultivation.
His physique had reached this level due to his own talent, effort, and the System Interface, not through any rare or precious cultivation method. Even if he shared his body-tempering path, Qin Mengjun wouldn't be able to replicate it.
Only when he enters the Divine Realm and looks back at his body-tempering cultivation from a higher perspective, can he further improve it and create a path that ordinary people can follow to reach the Divine Realm. Only then can he truly help others.
However, since Qin Mengjun wanted to observe his blood refinement secrets, he didn't mind. At this moment, he was also closely observing his body's transformation. The entire process was controlled by the System Interface, down to the finest detail.
As his robust energy surged within him, the blood mist that emanated from his body gradually lessened. The cracks in his skin, which had been bleeding, now stopped oozing crimson blood and instead revealed a hint of golden blood.
Qin Mengjun's eyes glinted as she witnessed this.
When Martial artists reach the Blood Replacement Realm in their body-tempering cultivation, they can refine a strand of golden Martial Blood within their bodies. As the blood replacement process deepens, the golden blood increases, but its quantity has an upper limit.
As the proportion of Golden Blood within the Martial Blood reached a certain level, further refining to produce more Golden Blood became an arduous task, akin to climbing a mountain. It often took years to refine just a few drops, resulting in minuscule improvements.
Many Martial Practitioners believed that Golden Blood was the 'Heart Blood' of Nine-Stage and Ten-Stage Celestial Demons, and the true essence blood accumulated by Martial Practitioners. In the Blood Exchange Realm, this essence blood was relied upon to strengthen and refine the body, allowing for greater power extraction during the release of powerful energies.
But now...
Chen Mu's torn skin, once vibrant red, gradually faded, replaced by an overwhelming golden hue. Each tear and healing of his skin accelerated this process, diminishing his red blood and increasing the golden, until it was barely visible, leaving a dazzling golden sight.
"Blood Exchange..."
"So, the Blood Exchange Realm truly allows one to transform all Martial Blood into Golden Blood..." Qin Mengjun observed Chen Mu's body, awe-struck.
While it was called Golden Blood, in reality, for a Blood Exchange Realm expert like her, it was no longer just 'blood'. It was the essence of Heaven and Earth, condensed to its utmost and merged with the Martial Blood, a transformation beyond the comprehension of ordinary Martial Practitioners.
Each drop of Golden Blood contained vitality and Heavenly Essence Qi that was inconceivably potent. If a Five Viscera Realm Martial Practitioner were to consume even a single drop, their body might not withstand it, leading to an immediate collapse, similar to consuming the heart blood of a Celestial Demon.
The eighth realm of the Body Refinement Martial Way, named the 'Blood Exchange' Realm, was so designated because the Martial Ancestor who first achieved it believed it to be a process of gradually replacing Martial Blood with Golden Blood. Ultimately, the entire body would flow with Golden Blood refined from Heavenly Essence Qi, forging a new, transcendent self, free from mortal constraints.
However, since the Blood Exchange Realm's inception, countless years had passed without a single practitioner successfully transforming all their Martial Blood into Golden Blood. Countless brilliant and exceptional Martial Geniuses had embarked on this path, but none had achieved success.
Thus, in the current generation, many believed this path to be a dead end. They advocated that the true continuation of the Martial Path lay in comprehending the essence of Heaven and Man, merging with Heaven and Earth, rather than pursuing physical transformation.
But now, Chen Mu had proven this path to be viable!
If the heavens and earth could bleed, then the blood flowing within his body would be this very golden Martial Blood!
At this moment, Chen Mu felt not only the boundless physical strength but also a faint restraint on his body, a restraint he was well aware of.
If he could break free from this restraint, he would truly transcend this realm and become a god, leaving his mortal form behind. After reaching the pinnacle of Blood Refinement, he had truly 'seen' the gate to the Divine Realm. Opening that gate and crossing the threshold would mean transcending the mortal world, ascending to godhood, and attaining the Divine Realm!
"Huff..."
Chen Mu exhaled slowly, releasing a breath of turbid air.
Although he could clearly sense the final restraint from the heavens and earth, he knew that he wasn't yet qualified to truly break through it. For now, he had only caught a glimpse, and even that was from a distance, not close enough to touch.
To truly qualify for breaking free from this restraint, he needed to further refine his Martial Body.
Divinity,
This step was incredibly challenging, unlike the previous eight stages of Body Refinement. Each stage of Body Refinement had its own unique challenges, and even without reaching the limit, one could qualify for a breakthrough by simply cultivating to perfection. However, entering the Divine Realm required a thousandfold effort, as both the body and soul needed to be tempered to their limits to cross this vast chasm.
This step was, after all, the true distinction between mortals and gods. Crossing it meant entering two different realms!
"My current physique might not yet be considered an 'Immortal Body,' but..."
A faint light flashed in Chen Mu's eyes as he slowly raised his hand and gently tore forward.
Buzz!
In an instant, the void before him suddenly ruptured, and a rift tore open in the emptiness, creating a black void fissure.
Even for Blood Exchange Realm experts, this black void fissure was something to avoid. No one wanted to be dragged into it, as a single misstep could result in being torn apart by the void's power.
However, Chen Mu, after tearing open the void, showed no hesitation. Instead, he calmly extended his hand straight into the black void fissure!
Buzz!
The void fissure was filled with terrifying and chaotic void power, instantly forming a vortex that enveloped Chen Mu's hand, threatening to shred it completely.
Snap, snap.
But as the surging void power struck Chen Mu's arm, it merely caused ripples of visible flesh to splash out, leaving white marks on his skin without causing any real damage.
Chen Mu took a step forward, fully extending his arm into the void fissure to explore the turbulent void beyond. However, he soon furrowed his brows and quickly retracted his hand.
Sizzle.
The torn void fissure quickly sealed itself.
White marks and indentations covered Chen Mu's arm, but it remained intact, with only a small wound at the tip of his right finger from which a thread of golden blood flowed.
"Still not enough?"
Chen Mu glanced at the wound on his fingertip, shook his head slightly, and then flicked his finger, instantly healing the wound.
The void power that had leaked from the torn void was no longer capable of shaking his current physique, and even the crushing power within the void fissure couldn't shred his Martial Body. However, beyond the void fissure's surface lay an even more terrifying turbulent void, which could still harm his body.
Although Chen Mu could now stand within the void fissure and gaze into the vast depths of the void, he still lacked the qualifications to explore it further and truly leave this realm.
Obviously, to truly gain the ability to depart from this realm, he needed to further refine his physique, completely break free from the heavens' and earth's restraints, and cultivate an unbreakable Immortal Divine Body!
Chen Mu contemplated his hand, deep in thought.
On the other side, Qin Mengjun was left stunned.
She was all too familiar with the dangers of void fissures. Even the most powerful spirit armaments would be shredded and twisted if thrown into such a fissure, eventually being swallowed by the void.
Yet, Chen Mu had extended his arm into the void fissure and then casually retracted it, leaving only a few white marks and a barely noticeable wound on his finger.
What kind of physique was this? Even with all her strength, Qin Mengjun couldn't tear open the void and create such a black void fissure, let alone extend her arm into it without harm.
This meant that even if Chen Mu stood still and allowed her to attack with all her might, she wouldn't be able to inflict any damage upon him.
Although she had heard rumors of Chen Mu's battle in the Central Region, witnessing it firsthand was far more impressive, especially seeing Chen Mu's effortless state. It made her feel that even a Heaven and Man Master might struggle to leave a mark on Chen Mu's current body.
(End of Chapter)
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