Chapter 40: Hundred Refined Body Technique!

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’]

[The reward has been issued to the system space. The host can view it anytime.]

A pattern of a sparkling Jade Scroll appeared, accompanied by a system notification sound.

“Hundred Refined Body Technique?”

“Is this a body tempering technique?”

Lu Changsheng’s face lit up with joy, but soon turned rigid.

Although he wanted to cultivate techniques,

he desired a Qi Refining technique, not a Body Tempering technique.

Among cultivators, there is also something called body cultivation, known as body tempering.

Compared to spell cultivators, body tempering can greatly compensate for the weaknesses in a cultivator’s survivability and melee combat during the early stages.

However, compared to spell cultivators, body tempering is more time-consuming, laborious, and costly.

Most cultivators simply don’t have the time, energy, or financial resources to concurrently cultivate a body tempering technique along with dual cultivation of the flesh and spirit.

After all, for most cultivators, cultivation level, magical treasures, and divine abilities are the real path.

As for physical strength, just enough is fine.

As a dignified cultivator, who engages in close combat anyway?

Body tempering only has a significant advantage in the early stages of cultivation.

“Alas, the first draw got me a support technique, and now a body tempering technique.”

“Why is it so hard to get a Qi Refining technique?”

Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed.

“Well, a body tempering technique is still a technique. Having more skills never hurts.”

“Besides, the body is the capital of revolution. Other cultivators may not focus on body tempering, but the path I intend to take in the future requires me to properly cultivate my physical body.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath.

Naturally, he wouldn’t disdain the body tempering technique.

But comparatively, at this stage, what he wanted more was a Qi Refining technique.

However, as a cultivator with four wives and six concubines, who would further accept more in the future,

he felt he indeed had a need for body tempering to enhance his physical strength.

Lu Changsheng immediately opened the system space to check the technique he had received.

[Technique: Hundred Refined Body Technique]

[Grade: Orthodox Level]

[Description: A heritage technique from Hundred Forge Mountain. It uses natural treasures to forge the human body’s flesh, meridians, and bones, making the body as indestructible as a magical treasure, with the abilities of various magical treasures!]

“Gasp!”

“It’s actually an Orthodox Level technique!”

Lu Changsheng was astonished upon seeing the technique’s grade.

Techniques are divided into basic, advanced, exquisite, non-mainstream, and orthodox levels.

Orthodox level is the highest level he knew of.

The previously acquired Immortal Grace Technique was a non-mainstream technique, which surprised him greatly.

He thought the system could only draw non-mainstream techniques.

To his surprise, this time it directly offered an Orthodox Level technique.

“I have to say, the system is awesome!”

After seeing the description of the Hundred Refined Body Technique, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but gasp.

Using natural treasures to forge the human body’s flesh, meridians, and bones, making the body as indestructible as a magical treasure and possessing the abilities of a magical treasure.

Just from the description, one could tell how extraordinary the technique was and how terrifying it would be if fully mastered.

“But turning the body into a treasure doesn’t mean it will affect fertility, right?”

A thought suddenly crossed Lu Changsheng’s mind.

He spent most of his time at Qingzhu Mountain, reading various books.

The books were diverse, and he recalled reading in an ancient tome about various powerful techniques having side effects.

For example, becoming feminine from practicing or being unable to have children, or personality changes due to the technique.

If there were such side effects, he would never cultivate it.

Without overthinking, Lu Changsheng focused and applied the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

Immediately.

The contents, methods, and secrets of cultivating the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’ flooded into Lu Changsheng’s mind like a divine revelation.

After a long time, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and exhaled deeply.

This technique could be considered incredibly profound.

Without the system directly transmitting the technique into his mind for comprehension,

such an Orthodox Level technique would be impossible to grasp without guidance, even if placed before him.

Even with understanding, practicing the technique without guidance would be very prone to issues.

Regarding the side effects he considered earlier, after thoroughly comprehending the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’, he realized he had been overthinking.

An Orthodox Level technique, being a proper recognized method, is grand and radiant.

Techniques of this level, aside from high thresholds and difficult cultivation, essentially have no side effects.

“Yet the more powerful the technique, the harder it is to practice.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

Although the cultivation method of the Hundred Refined Body Technique sounds simple.

It involves using natural treasures to refine the body’s flesh, meridians, and bones as if they were magical treasures.

This process can either transform the entire body into an unparalleled treasure all at once or be done gradually in parts.

Ultimately, mastery leads to the entire body becoming an indestructible body comparable to a supreme treasure.

With a mere gesture, one could wield godlike powers.

But cultivating this technique is extremely difficult and resource-intensive.

From the beginning, cultivation requires the use of natural treasures to nourish the body.

Once accustomed, more advanced natural treasures must be used to further temper and forge the body.

This gradual advancement allows the body to match, and eventually surpass, spiritual tools, magical treasures, and even supreme treasures!

Throughout this process, not only are resources heavily depleted, but it is also very dangerous and requires caution.

Overstepping or mistakes can cause irreversible damage, leading to bodily collapse and death.

Since transforming the body into various treasures defies logic, being a heaven-defying act, the process is naturally perilous.

“But having thoroughly comprehended the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’, as long as I’m patient and careful, no problems should occur.”

“Moreover, although it’s difficult to cultivate, the technique contains a secret method for shortcuts.”

“It involves directly fusing magical treasures into the body to nurture and refine it.”

“Normally, average cultivators cannot use magical treasures for body refining since a Golden Core formation practitioner may only have one or two.”

“But with the system, which can draw Orthodox Level techniques, drawing magical treasures, even supreme treasures, should be possible!”

“If I draw a magical treasure in the future, using it to cultivate the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’ would allow rapid progress in body refinement.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself, his eyes shone with determination.

Despite its difficulty and high threshold,

Lu Changsheng found it very promising and suitable for him.

He walked out of the study, heading to the training room.

Taking out a large black chunk of iron, the size of a pot lid, he began experimenting with the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’.

This chunk of iron was the shield Artifact he obtained from the three robbers at Niutou Mountain before.

The shield Artifact broke and deformed under attacks but its insides are damaged, making it fit only for scrap material.

Although scrap, it can still be used to craft Artifacts, thus qualifying as ‘natural treasure.’

Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, holding the shield, and started implementing the technique of the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’.

With his palm radiating red under flowing spiritual energy, he extracted the essence from the shield’s materials to nourish his body.

Made from chilling black iron, extracting its material’s essence brought a chill into his body.

After an hour of cultivation, Lu Changsheng stopped and exhaled.

“Although I’m at Qi Refining Stage 3, I have no physical foundation. An hour of cultivation is about the limit. Longer sessions can harm the body.”

“Moreover, the shield’s material belongs to the metal element which is cold. Constant use of this single material may cause hidden injuries. It’s best to buy five-element spiritual materials to balance Yin and Yang.”

Lu Changsheng stood up, stretching his muscles slightly.

Body tempering can easily damage the body with subtle but harmful hidden injuries during cultivation.

With a thorough understanding of the body tempering path in the ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’, Lu Changsheng naturally knew how to maximize the benefits of cultivation without damaging the body.