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Chapter 492: Nine Blood Transfigurations
Chapter 492: Nine Blood Transfigurations (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Lin Qi nodded silently, finally understanding how advanced Primordial Energy martial arts were developed.
The concept of comprehending martial arts through carved patterns seemed almost magical—or at the very least, something beyond current scientific explanation.
Lei Shuang then spoke up:
"Earlier, junior Lin Qi asked why there aren’t any secret manuals."
"The answer is simple—they’re unnecessary."
Jiang Tao frowned in confusion. "Unnecessary?"
Zhang Tianyang nodded. "Exactly. While it’s theoretically possible to create martial arts manuals, the challenge lies in finding one perfectly suited to an individual."
"You can never be certain whether the manual you’re cultivating aligns best with your own potential."
"The Beastblood Colossus has far too many Disaster Beast engravings. Compiling them all into manuals would be impractical."
"Even for prodigies, choosing the right one remains a dilemma."
"Which is why it’s better to personally observe and study the Beastblood Colossus, discover what suits you best, and cultivate your own advanced Primordial Energy martial art from it."
Jiang Tao nodded in understanding. "That makes sense!"
"Thank you, senior, for explaining!"
Zhang Tianyang chuckled. "No need for formalities."
Turning to Lin Qi, he added, "Junior Lin Qi, you should join us to cultivate the advanced Primordial Energy martial art soon."
"Shen Heng has been training inside for quite some time already."
"Actually, any prodigy on the Blue Planet who wishes to cultivate advanced Primordial Energy martial arts must come to our Xia Kingdom and pay to study the Beastblood Colossus."
"The price outsiders pay is significantly higher than what our own people pay."
At this, everyone laughed, their voices carrying a sense of pride.
As the conversation flowed, time passed quickly. The party ended at 9 p.m., and the guests gradually dispersed.
On the way back, Lin Qi and Jiang Tao walked together. Lin Qi had already made plans with Zhang Tianyang to begin cultivating the advanced Primordial Energy martial art within the next few days.
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Blue Planet, Xia Kingdom, Bei Jiang Province
Inside the newly renovated Black Dragon Base, a spacious office housed two imposing figures seated on sofas. Dressed in martial arts robes, their presences radiated distinct auras—one as solid as a mountain, the other as fierce as thunder.
"Vibrate!"
The man with the mountainous aura felt his phone buzz. Glancing at it, he raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"He’s already broken into the Seventh Realm? Faster than expected!"
The thunder-like figure set down his teacup curiously. "What’s the matter?"
The Mountain and River King grinned. "Lin Qi’s reached the Seventh Realm."
His companion chuckled. "Your new apprentice? The one who defeated an Sss-Rank senior to claim the Global Martial Arts Championship as a sophomore? The first in decades to do so?"
"Now breaking into the Seventh Realm, he’s shaping up to be the future of our Xia Kingdom. Definitely surpasses any of your previous disciples."
The Mountain and River King smiled proudly. "Once he finishes cultivating the advanced Primordial Energy martial art and gains some battlefield experience, he’ll break into the Eighth Stage and stand on his own."
"The future’s foggy—we need more prodigies to rise and uphold the Blue Planet’s sky."
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The Next Day
At Heavenly Dome Tower, juniors had no classes.
Lin Qi took the elevator to Dean Liu’s office. Inside the ocean-themed office, Dean Liu in his white robe sat with Mu Hong in black beside him.
Dean Liu raised his teacup. "Lin Qi, have some tea!"
Lin Qi nodded, sitting across from him and taking a sip. "Not as good as the last batch."
Dean Liu smirked. "That’s all we’ve got. Be grateful you’re getting anything."
Lin Qi grinned.
Dean Liu then turned serious. "The Marrowwash Elixirs I bought you two days ago—yesterday you broke through already."
"Your speed’s ridiculous. It’s almost demoralizing."
Lin Qi smiled awkwardly. He’d heard too many praises about his humility—better to accept it silently.
"Teacher", he said, sipping his tea, "now that I’ve reached the Seventh Realm, I’d appreciate guidance on further cultivation."
Mu Hong activated his AI companion, projecting a large human anatomy diagram. Pointing at the crimson blood vessels, he explained,
"The Nine Realms of martial arts—first six Stages refine every bodily part. Once you’ve completed Marrow Training, you undergo Blood Transfiguration, purging old blood of toxins and waste through Marrow Hemogenesis, transforming the physical body."
"Daily intake of food, water, elixirs, and even air leaves residual toxins in our bodies."
"These impurities may not hinder early cultivation, but as you ascend, they hamper progress—reducing effectiveness, weakening gains."
Hence, fewer toxins mean a stronger body. Blood Transfiguration cleanses the body, each round purging waste while unlocking potential for comprehensive enhancement.
Dean Liu added, "Each Blood Transfiguration is a bodily rebirth. Even your blood evolves."
"Each transformation elevates your physical constitution. The more transfigurations, the mightier your body becomes."
“The higher one’s Innate Talent, the greater the number of Blood Transfigurations one can undergo.”
Lin Qi’s eyes lit up. “Number of Blood Transfigurations?”
Mu Hong nodded and switched the projection, continuing, “The number of Blood Transfigurations depends on the same factors as forging Martial Bones, the quality of internal organs, and Marrow Purity Classification. More Blood Transfigurations mean a stronger physical foundation. Ordinary geniuses can only perform Blood Transfiguration three times—once when breaking through to the Seventh Realm, once at the mid-stage of the Seventh Realm, and a final time at the late stage. Most are stuck at the peak of the Seventh Realm unless they consume vast quantities of Heavenly Treasure Elixirs to force a fourth Blood Transfiguration and ascend to the Eighth Stage.”
Lin Qi interjected, “Teacher, you’re calling that a genius? You’re talking about A-Rank Geniuses, right?”
The black-robed Mu Hong nodded. “Exactly. Only A-Rank Geniuses can undergo Blood Transfiguration thrice. B-Rank geniuses can barely reach the Seventh Realm—that’s their limit. Even ordinary S-Rank Geniuses max out at the Seventh Realm’s peak.”
“I had some luck,” Mu Hong continued, “finding a Blood Spirit Mushroom in the Otherworld Wilderness Zone. After consuming it, I achieved my fourth Blood Transfiguration and broke through to the Eighth Stage.”
Dean Liu chuckled. “Luck? That’s not just luck—that’s borderline miraculous. A Blood Spirit Mushroom lets you undergo an extra Blood Transfiguration without side effects. It’s like gaining hundreds or even thousands of Vital Energy Stat points instantly. You couldn’t buy one with money if you tried.”
Lin Qi nodded. His teacher’s fortune was indeed extraordinary—like stumbling upon buried treasure the moment you stepped out the door. Mu Hong rarely smiled, but even he allowed a rare grin. Finding the Blood Spirit Mushroom ranked as the second-best stroke of luck in his life. The first? Taking Lin Qi as his disciple.
Mu Hong resumed, “For awakened S-Rank, SS-Rank, or even Sss-Rank Geniuses, the number increases to five or six Blood Transfigurations. Those with two Special Abilities can reach seven. That’s currently the limit for geniuses—seven Blood Transfigurations equate to fourth-tier internal organs and Frostmarrow Tempering Stage cultivation. As for eight or nine Blood Transfigurations? They exist only in theory. No one’s confirmed achieving them… or at least, no one’s admitted to it.”
Lin Qi silently mused, Seven Blood Transfigurations is the limit, huh?
Dean Liu added, “Lin Qi, our goal for you is seven Blood Transfigurations. Lay the strongest foundation possible and break through to the Eighth Stage.”
Lin Qi shook his head inwardly. He understood his own Innate Talent—seven was someone else’s limit, not his. His target was eight… or even nine. He’d push Blood Transfiguration to its absolute extreme before ascending to the Eighth Stage.
Dean Liu suddenly continued, “Now that you’ve reached the Seventh Realm, you’ll need to cultivate an advanced Primordial Energy Martial Art. From it, you must master and condense your own Gangjin.”
Lin Qi frowned. “Gangjin comes from Primordial Energy Martial Arts?”
Mu Hong shook his head. “Not directly. Gangjin is a deeper form of power. It roots in Special Abilities, compresses Vital Force to extremes, and fuses it with Primordial Energy to create an advanced force. Once condensed, every strike carries terrifying destructive power. Infusing it into weapons amplifies Spear Techniques exponentially.”
Lin Qi nodded. Advanced Primordial Energy Martial Arts were critical—not only did they unlock physical constraints but also provided the path to Gangjin. Failing to master one would inherently weaken his cultivation compared to other geniuses.
Dean Liu concluded, “In two days, you and Zhang Tianyang will head to the Beastblood Colossus. I’ll accompany you. Oh—and prepare the funds. Viewing the Beastblood Colossus isn’t free. You’ll need to pay.”
Lin Qi nodded without protest. The sooner they departed, the sooner he could begin training.
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After Heavenly Dome Institute’s opening, a thick atmosphere of competition permeated every corner. All geniuses threw themselves into relentless training. Lin Qi’s breakthrough to the Seventh Realm had intensified the pressure. In everyone’s eyes, he’d already ascended to a different tier.
Beyond Lin Qi, the rivalry among peers and external pressures forced every genius to train furiously. A month later, they’d enter the Azure Firmament Martial Academy for the Disaster Beast Hunting Competition.
But Lin Qi chose to skip the hunt. The highest-ranked beasts there were only sixth-tier, far below his current level as a Seventh Realm Blood-Transfigured Martial Artist. For him, refining advanced Primordial Energy Martial Arts at the Beastblood Colossus was far more urgent.
(End of Chapter)
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