"Immortal Bone?" Xu Hao's eyes flashed with a trace of confusion. Although Wang Zhong had recently educated Xu Hao about many aspects of the martial cultivation world, Xu Hao had never heard about the Immortal Bone. Moreover, there was no information regarding it in the mental treasury of knowledge he possessed.

"Is this Immortal Bone the piece of bone in your body?" Xu Hao wasn't foolish; since Elder Chen mentioned this matter, it must be related to his current condition. Therefore, the only thing Xu Hao could associate it with was the piece of bone in Elder Chen's body. This bone was called the Immortal Bone?

Elder Chen nodded with some gravity, "Yes, this is the Immortal Bone. It's normal that you don't know about it. After all, this secret has not yet been revealed. In fact, there's only so much I can tell you! The name 'Immortal Bone' is a term used by a mysterious organization to define it; we're not too clear on exactly what it is, either.

"So far, the Immortal Bone hasn't been found in great numbers globally, but everyone who obtains one gains superhuman strength. For instance, after the Immortal Bone fused with my body, my combat power at its peak could reach Grandmaster Level!"

"Grandmaster Level?" Xu Hao couldn't help but gasp. In the journey of martial cultivation, the division of realms from Internal Energy Transformation to Control, and then Grandmaster, followed by Martial Honor... each step of advancement is incredibly difficult. Normally, just to break through human limits and enter the stage of Internal Energy Transformation, some people would have to spend their entire lives.

To break through to the Control stage within a lifetime would mean one was a genius... and to enter the Grandmaster realm would make one a freak of nature! According to the knowledge Wang Zhong had shared, once one reaches the Grandmaster Level, one's lifespan would extend, making it possible to pursue the path to becoming Martial Honor.

Elder Chen was only in his sixties or seventies, and his strength at its peak was at the Grandmaster Level?

The strength of a Grandmaster Level could easily shatter a house with a single punch.

Elder Chen let out a long sigh, with a deep flash in his eyes, "Yes, it's a pity that my Grandmaster Level combat power only lasted a few years before the price I had to pay was the insane devouring of my life force by the Immortal Bone. Within the Huaya region, there are at least ten families that possess this kind of Immortal Bone.

And although the Immortal Bone will consume the body's life force in the later stage, the major families still haven't given up on collecting this item. I transferred from the provincial city to Jing'an to seek treatment in order to prevent others from coveting the Immortal Bone in my body!..."

After Elder Chen's explanation, Xu Hao had a rough understanding of the Immortal Bone.

The Immortal Bone has the ability to enhance a person's power in a short time, but the price is the later consumption of the person's life force. Moreover, it seems that the bone itself has some feeble intelligence. After pondering for a while, Xu Hao said, "Then Elder Chen, can you see the Floating Light oscillating on my body?"

Elder Chen nodded, "Yes, that is exactly what I was curious about. I had everyone leave because I wanted to talk to you about this! Although the body of an ordinary cultivator has a strong aura, they do not have this kind of Origin Energy light. Yet, your body does not possess the Immortal Bone, so could you explain what's going on?"

"Origin Energy?" This was a new term. "What is Origin Energy? Is the oscillating power on my body you're referring to as Origin Energy?"

Elder Chen nodded again, "That's what our organization calls this kind of energy fluctuation, similar to the energy found in the Immortal Bone. This energy can be borrowed by our bodies, but the Origin Energy in you seems to be fused with your body and shows no signs of rejection, which is incredibly rare!"

Elder Chen looked at Xu Hao with a hint of envy. Elder Chen had obtained Origin Energy, but he had acquired it from the Immortal Bone, and in the end, his body had a reaction against the Immortal Bone, leading to the rampant consumption of his life force.

Xu Hao's body was not controlled by the Immortal Bone, and he had perfectly fused with the Origin Energy, which would be a very significant breakthrough for that organization's research.

Xu Hao hesitated for a moment, considering whether to share the secret of his body with Elder Chen.

Seeing Xu Hao's hesitation, Elder Chen quickly spoke up, "Of course, Little Brother Xu, if you find it difficult, there's no need to tell me the specifics. Just an overview will do!" Note from the editor: Always check * for corrections.

"Elder Chen, to be honest, I'm not particularly clear about my own body either, but my master told me that my bloodline seems to be somewhat special, so the Life Origin Energy you mentioned should be related to my bloodline!" Xu Hao skirted the important issue and gave a vague conclusion.

As the two were talking, Xu Hao noticed that the Immortal Bone on Elder Chen's arm had begun to attack on its own, sending a large wave of Origin Energy toward Elder Chen's blood vessels and meridians in an assault, seemingly wanting to completely devour Elder Chen's life force.

Xu Hao furrowed his brow, "Elder Chen, where did you get this Immortal Bone from?" Only by determining the source of this thing, could Xu Hao dare to make a final decision.

"Well, that's a long story. Simply put, I found this bone in a ruin in the Southwest Region. Many masters who entered the ruin back in the day had obtained such Immortal Bones, but over the years, most of those old fellows have died, probably at the hands of these bones, alas!"

Elder Chen sighed deeply, "Little Brother Xu, I've told you so much about the Immortal Bone. It's a dangerous thing... Little Brother Xu, are you sure you want to continue the treatment?"

Xu Hao smiled slightly, "Of course! A doctor has a heart of a parent. I won't be content without trying!"

Xu Hao's moves were as fast as lightning, and the Guigu Thirteen Needles in his hand swiftly deployed, carrying the fluctuations of the Floating Light of Origin Energy, swiftly pricking several key acupoints on Elder Chen's arm.

The fluctuations of the Origin Energy from the Immortal Bone were completely sealed in the arm, and Xu Hao's mind seemed to be stimulated by the words Immortal Bone and Origin Energy, as knowledge about Origin Energy and Immortal Bone automatically emerged in his mind.

Some of the knowledge sealed in the treasury seemed to be partly unsealed. How to use Origin Energy? How to control the Immortal Bone... All information gradually became clear, which was one of the reasons Xu Hao dared to take action!

Life Determination!

This was a technique to control the Immortal Bone, accompanied by some strange runes that could seal the Immortal Bone, knowledge that flashed rapidly in Xu Hao's mind.

The fluctuations of the Origin Energy from the Immortal Bone on Elder Chen's arm were sealed by Xu Hao's Silver Needles. The Immortal Bone seemed impatient, and the fluctuating Origin Energy on the arm expanded again, attempting to forcefully break through the seal of the Silver Needles.

However, the Origin Energy Xu Hao infused into the Silver Needles carried some ancient patterns. The Immortal Bone attacked several times, not only failing to succeed but also being forcefully suppressed. Xu Hao snorted coldly, "Hmph, think you can stir up trouble in my hands?"