CHAPTER 551: CHAPTER 320: NURTURING DRAGONS IN THE IMMORTAL LAKE OF THE HUMAN BODY

Under the night sky, on the mountain over a thousand meters high, suddenly a golden radiance shone brightly, attracting some old beasts to probe, mistaking it for a Spirit Tree bearing fruit, gradually ripening.

When they saw clearly that it was a humanoid being, they quickly retreated.

At the quiet mountaintop, on a giant boulder, Qin Ming’s entire body was glowing, even his long hair seemed to be spun from gold, and his eyes appeared to contain lightning.

The effects of the Vajra Fruit surpassed his expectations, a scorching light and life vitality were surging within him, as if to transform his tendons and bones.

At this moment, inside him, it seemed like cicada cries, accompanied by dragon roars, and more, an external release of Vajra Immortal intent.

This naturally involved multiple scriptures related to physical constitution, such as the Zen of metamorphosis in "Golden Cicada Scripture" and the True Rhythm of flesh and blood enhancement in "Dragon and Snake Scripture".

Undoubtedly, after Qin Ming consumed the fruit rich in Spiritual Material, among all laws, the Vajra Power was the most active, as it was the most compatible Miracle Medicine with it.

Now there was a golden gleam in the corners of his eyes and his body exuded the fragrance of sandalwood, while his flowing blood temporarily turned into a dazzling gold.

Qin Ming stood up, practicing the "Diamond Sutra", further enhancing the effect of the medicine.

On the mountaintop, golden light surged, his every gesture carrying a divine majesty, every raise of his Vajra Fist evoking a sound like the flapping of a Golden Crow’s wings, ear-deafeningly loud.

Soon, his right-hand fingers spread and a tangible Vajra Pestle took form, held in his hand. With a gentle thrust, the thick old tree and hard basalt in front silently shattered into powder in the golden light.

The cultivation technique was mastered by him, Heavenly Light Force reached Great Success, and the medicinal effects were still strong and not yet exhausted.

In an instant, Qin Ming switched to the "Body Chapter" passed down by the Silk Calligraphy Ancestor Master, a true scripture he currently valued significantly.

His body began to undergo subtle changes, tendons like giant dragons continually stretching, vibrating, becoming crystalline and surpassing previous toughness.

Qin Ming had an illusion that all the major tendons in his body came alive, like a series of "True Dragons" awakening, ready to extend through his flesh, roaming freely.

He had long realized the true value of the "Body Chapter", incomparable to ordinary secret scriptures, indeed paving a new path forward.

If this transformation continued, he wouldn’t need to employ the Heavenly Light Force, with his super-strong physique alone, he could slay enemies.

"Hmm?"

Clearly, the changes within his body were far from over.

"Such transformation of tendons is unheard of!" Qin Ming felt that all his tendons were alive, filled with Spirit, covered in a layer of Tao Rhythm.

This experience made him feel as if he was equipped with dragon tendons in his body.

Indeed, with every move, he could sense his physique was exceptionally robust. Now, without using the Jin Technique, he could likely vanquish opponents of the same level bare-handed.

Qin Ming absorbed the essence of the Vajra Medicine, continually practicing the "Body Chapter".

As time passed, the tendons further revived. When he vibrated his flesh and bones, a dragon roar actually resounded.

"This is the Tao Rhythm softly singing!"

Qin Ming’s eyes glowed with gold, casting his Fist Intent, stretching his body, combining it with the Body Chapter to extend the big tendons, making the inner dragon roar louder.

Moments later, his expression suddenly changed.

He saw one acupoint after another light up, seemingly containing strange energies, like Miracle Medicine waiting to be tapped.

"Indeed, a new path!" After introspecting, Qin Ming’s eyes shone strangely.

Having practiced the "Lihuo Scripture" to perfection, he unlocked a Secret Treasure, obtaining a Secret Scripture and an Acupoint Diagram, to be explored in the Third Realm.

Now, practicing the Body Chapter, also involved acupoints, directly activating them, as if small "lakes" were glowing.

"No wonder it’s one of the mother scriptures from which the Silk Scroll Calligraphy draws nourishment, so mysterious!" Qin Ming marveled.

He realized those tendons, now revived as True Dragons, became even more active, connected to the "lakes", drinking from those glowing acupoints.

"These are unlike ordinary acupoints, like a deeper divine reservoir, a human Immortal Lake, containing power that can fuel the ’dragon’, spur its growth, and significantly enhance the physique."

Indeed, Qin Ming noticed his body further strengthened, feeling that if Li Qingxu were in front of him, he could pummel him to death with just his fists.

"The Vajra medicine is also being quickly consumed, almost depleted?" Qin Ming was surprised.

The divine reservoir deep within his flesh, the human Immortal Lake, had its own Spirit unleashing, concurrently refining the medicine, swiftly transforming it into bodily strength.

It was evident that this was the initial display of the divine nature of the "Body Chapter".

Qin Ming realized he had only now begun to touch upon the inherent essence of this scripture.

Next, to practice the "Body Chapter", he further utilized the Diamond Sutra for nourishment.

Soon after, he used the two Strange Bloods acquired in the Desert Battlefield, leading to a miraculous Dragon Water Absorption spectacle within him.

The tendon dragons continually absorbed the mysterious material from the human Immortal Lake.

"Crackling" sounds filled the space, as Qin Ming’s tendons and bones stretched, his body seeming to be reshaped, bathed in a layer of sacred glow tinged with Tao Rhythm.

Finally, the mountaintop quieted, Qin Ming’s body retracted its divine light, returned to a state of calm tranquility, yet his body still carried a subtle fragrance reminiscent of dragon saliva and sandalwood.

Qin Ming beckoned, inviting the Thunder King Bird of the Third Realm to attack him, wanting to test his technique, as he felt his physique had fundamentally changed.

It hesitated, saying, "This... might not be a good idea. The lightning I produce is indeed not weak."

"No worries, come on!"

Subsequently, under the night sky, streaks of lightning appeared, naturally far below the lightning of a thunderstorm, yet certainly a bona fide Third Realm technique.

Qin Ming did not employ the Heavenly Light Force, his fists and palms merely emitting a faint mysterious Tao Rhythm, relying solely on the Body Chapter, he easily dispersed those arcs of electricity.

He punched the sheer cliff, creating a terrifying fist hole, and then large chunks of the mountainside began to collapse, falling down.

Even Qin Ming himself was amazed because he had trained the "Body Chapter" to a level he had dreamed of, with power comparable to when he used the Heavenly Light Force.

This meant his physique had improved significantly, with incredible defense. Why use divine skills when the body itself is indestructible?

In a life-and-death battle, when his Heavenly Light Force is exhausted, his body can still fight on, as strong as before, essentially creating another self to join the battle.

"Have I really reached the state I’ve been pursuing so quickly?" Qin Ming found it somewhat unreal.

He had been practicing various Heavenly Light Forces for almost a year, yet the Body Chapter caught up so quickly. How could he not be astonished?

"This Vajra Fruit is extraordinary!"

Earlier, he was dissatisfied because, when he exchanged his combat merits, he had no choice but to accept an unripe Vajra Fruit, half-gold and half-green.

Looking at it now, the other party didn’t mislead him. The ripe Vajra Fruit is meant for refining Big Medicine for Fourth Realm experts to consume; this green fruit is sufficient for him.

"A true treasure medicine!"

The most precious Big Medicine from an Immortal Tomb demonstrated its true value.

Soon, Qin Ming calmed down. Even though the Vajra Fruit was most suitable for body refinement and matched the "Body Chapter," it shouldn’t have caught up with his Heavenly Light Force so fiercely.

He pondered and then understood.

"Actually, I’ve been practicing it all along; it’s not something I just recently encountered."

His Silk Scripture already included parts of the essence of the Body Chapter, like the "Golden Silk Jade Robe" that appeared when he used to train, golden needles threading, and jade paste smeared—all direct reflections.

Therefore, his Body Chapter was able to quickly become proficient and reach this level.

"No wonder the Silk Calligraphy Ancestor Master said, the Body Chapter withstands the test of time, still shining brilliantly, with lost treasures awaiting discovery."

If the Ancestor Masters of the past spoke so highly of it, this True Scripture is naturally worth delving into further.

Qin Ming thought, in the future, he could integrate the remaining essence of this scripture into the Silk Scripture as well.

Following that, he repeatedly tested his skills to assess the full value of the Body Chapter.

"Not weaker than other Heavenly Light Forces, but not as strong as the integration of the Silk Scripture’s Jin Technique."

By now, Qin Ming had come across many scriptures, and in the end, the Silk Scripture remained the most formidable, as his Essential Scripture.

"It seems, the Old Ancestor Masters integrated many outstanding True Scriptures into the Silk Scripture. Their ambition was tremendous; they wanted to encompass everything, suppress everything. Perhaps, because of this, even they couldn’t control it in the end, leading to major problems in their practice, eventually causing themselves to explode." Qin Ming felt deeply.

He already knew that the creators of the Silk Scripture hailed from ancestral courts like the Six Imperial, Tathagata, Qingtian, Yuqing, likely from the previous generation of Old Ancestor Masters, perhaps even a generation or two higher!

If even such great figures couldn’t withstand it in the end, it could only be said that the scripture was too domineering, with flaws, indeed a half-failed Dharma.

Qin Ming relied on his talent to push through, steadily progressing with each step, and adjusted the Silk Scripture using the Life Changing Scripture and others. He believed he could traverse this path.

"My strength has advanced again, equivalent to recreating another self. Unfortunately, the Third Realm hasn’t broken through along with it."

Undoubtedly, he had reached the Great Perfection stage of the Second Realm.

His physique had improved significantly, but there was no qualitative improvement in the Heavenly Light Force or Spiritual Domain; thus, he couldn’t completely transform and break through the major barrier.

"The Newborn Road is indeed not easy to walk. Each step is a Heavenly Gate, and breaking through major barriers is extremely difficult." Qin Ming sighed.

He stood on the mountain, gazing out as the entire landscape was dyed in heavy autumn colors, all the vegetation turning slightly yellow, with leaves falling and withering.

"Last year, amid heavy snowfall, I set foot on the Newborn Road. Almost a year has passed now. Hmm, thinking about it this way, it’s not slow."

Instantly, he felt much better.

Upon careful consideration, reaching the Second Realm of the Newborn Road—Outer Saint—ordinarily takes a genius thirty years to perfect before attempting to break through.

Within nearly a year, he covered a journey of thirty years for others!

Calculating this way, he walked even faster than the Immortal Seeds of the Outer World and the Divine Seeds of the Esoteric Buddhism.

"The Newborn Road is overall quite difficult!" Qin Ming sighed gently, as he was just a unique case.

The general phenomenon is that geniuses on the Newborn Road often only reach the threshold of the Third Realm after reaching middle age, with many having gray at the temples.

Qin Ming carefully sensed his own condition, standing firm in the most harmonious domain of the Second Realm, at the highest peak currently, his strength unprecedentedly formidable.

"According to my current excellent state, maybe soon I can break through the Heavenly Gate of the Third Realm, or it may take a year or more to naturally come to fruition."

Qin Ming frowned; this was full of uncertainties.

He took out a transparent Spirit Crystal Stone, inside which a Treasure Pill was sealed, precisely the Dragon Tiger Elixir.

In the past, Cui Chonghe illegally entered the Luofu Immortal Mountain Ruins and was caught by Li Qingyue, who forced him to use the Dragon Tiger Treasure Medicine refined by Sun Taichu to settle the matter.

When they met again in Kunleng, Li Qingyue handed a Dragon Tiger Elixir to Qin Ming.

"Well, recently, I’ll first attempt to break through on my own, but I must always keep an eye on the changing conditions of the Ancestor Master Battlefield. If something goes awry there, I’ll immediately consume the treasure medicine to break through!"

If things really deteriorated to that point, even if it meant wasting some nourishment, he’d have no choice but to break through first.

Afterward, Qin Ming spent every day focusing on breaking through.

On the fifth day, an iron-winged parrot desperately flew over, shouting, "Guardian of Qingfeng Town, save me, demons have invaded, and war has erupted!"

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