hotmtlnovel Chapter 77: Bodily Reformation (2)
Chapter 77: Bodily Reformation (2)
Chapter 77: Bodily Reformation (2)
Since the residue couldn't return to the meridians, it was forced to leave Zhou Xuchuan's body.
Soon, black, ominous beads of sweat began to flow from the countless pores on his skin.
The black sweat, filled with impurities, emitted a stench worse than that of a corpse. The smell was so horrid it seemed completely otherworldly.
What the hell?!
Zhou Xuchuan cursed as the nauseating smell hit him. He had to force himself to endure the stench and stay still.
Despairing over not even having the option of falling into a state of selflessness, no matter how badly he wanted to, the Bodily Reformation continued as he cursed the entire way.
All the residue accumulated within his meridians was being expelled. As the residue that had built up as he aged disappeared, his meridians began to expand.
Half of the Millennium Snow Ginseng's spiritual qi is already gone.
He had used half of the Millennium Snow Ginseng just to destroy his bones and remove the accumulated residue.
It was clear that Bodily Reformation couldn't be achieved with just the Seven Horned Serpent's neidan alone. This proved how much qi Bodily Reformation really needed.
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It was the final step of Bodily Reformation, the step where any disease or wound was completely healed.
Crack!!!
AGHHHHH!
A scream echoed under his breath, the pain almost audibly melding into his cries.
His bones, which had been pulverized and moved out of position, were quickly reformed and shifted back into place. At the same time, his body regenerated and restored any flaws.
Moreover, it didn't just restore his body to its original state.
No, his body became even stronger.
As the loud sound of bones reconnecting echoed from within his flesh, his skeleton became more perfect. This was commonly known as the Heavenly Physique.
His skin peeled off in a thin layer, like a snake shedding its skin. Underneath, white, soft skin appeared.
Even his hair, which had fallen out moments ago, grew back. Dark as night and fair as silk, his hair swayed with the wind.
Next, his fingernails and toenails grew back, replacing those that had fallen out.
Vitality surged through his body. His blood quickly rushed through his veins, moving as quickly as he could circulate his qi. It felt like everything was circulating at an unprecedented speed.
His brain was pounding, his pulse beating so fast that it felt like his heart was going to explode. His entire body burned before growing cold.
These abnormal phenomena repeated continuously. He couldn't tell how long it took. Since there was no light, it was impossible for him to know whether it was day or night.
Then, time continued to pass.
BOOM!
A thunderous roar erupted. The pile of stones at the entrance of the cave was sent flying.
The small animals nearby were startled and ran away.
After some time, the cloud of dust cleared from the entrance of the cave as a person slowly walked out.
The person's sharp jawline had no baby fat. His angular facial features, pure white skin, and perfectly balanced muscles and bone structure made him look like a sculpture rather than a person.
"Hmm."
Zhou Xuchuan curiously inspected his body after finishing his Bodily Reformation, rotating his shoulders.
There was no stiffness, and his body felt as light as a feather, making him doubt whether it was really his body.
He closed his eyes and concentrated, trying to feel the flow of his qi. Not only was his circulation smoother than before, he could also drive his qi faster and with more force.
"Let's see..."
He drew a mirror from his pack and looked at his reflection in the sunlight.
The Bodily Reformation had brought changes to his appearance.
All impurities and residue, including dirt or excess oil, were removed from his body as his skin regenerated and excess fat was removed. His skeleton and muscles were perfectly aligned, giving him an incredibly beautiful appearance.
Even the scars he had gotten from training since youth had all disappeared.
"Still, we have no choice but to investigate."
The bait set by the Dark Heaven Association was no ordinary one. Even knowing it could be a trap, they had no choice but to investigate.
If they ignored it and it turned out to be real, they would regret it.
Investigating the Ominous Demon's tomb and sealing the Sunken Spiral Castle Art was merely a pretext. Their true aim was the items, divine materials, and other treasures that the Ominous Demon had collected during his lifetime.
"We can't just let the Kunlun Sect claim all of the rewards."
Not only was the Evil Valley moving, but the Demonic Cult was getting involved as well. Smaller and medium-sized forces, as well as unaffiliated cultivators, were also joining in.
In fact, there were rumors that hidden forces, powerful cultivators who didn't involve themselves with the struggles of the ordinary world, were even getting involved. This was a much bigger event than the discovery of the Three-Eyed Godly Thief's tomb.
It wasn't something the Kunlun Sect could handle alone.
The Righteous Faction had to strengthen their forces going in to control the narrative and protect them from danger.
However, that didn't mean they could just dispatch their forces hastily.
If this truly was a trap, they risked significant losses. Moreover, if something happened elsewhere while their forces were concentrated in one place, the consequences would be severe.
They had to consider many variables as they decided who would stay and defend their forces and who would be sent to the tomb of the Ominous Demon. Another important factor was that, if it truly was the tomb of the Ominous Demon, those who went would gain significant achievements.
"We will go."
"Didn't the Nine Sects and One Gang gain considerable wealth and reputation during the battle for the tomb of the Three-Eyed Godly Thief?"
"For you to come forward again would be a selfish monopoly and tyranny against us other forces. Do you plan to let only your great sects remain?"
"Our Five Mountain Sword Sects Alliance will take charge of this matter."[1]
Thus, among the Five Mountain Sword Sects Alliance, the Mount Tai Sect, the Mount Song Sect, and the Mount Heng Sect decided to set out for the tomb of the Ominous Demon.
"So, the Nine Sects and One Gang and the Five Mountain Sword Sects Alliance all get a chance. Shouldn't we, the Five Great Ancient Families, also get a chance?"
Once the meeting ended, the Nangong Family of the Five Great Ancient Families also set out for the tomb of the Ominous Demon.
The Kunlun Sect of the Nine Sects and One Gang!
Mount Tai, Mount Song, and Mount Heng of the Five Mountain Sword Sects Alliance!
The Nangong Family of the Five Great Ancient Families!
The Demon Cult of the Demonic Path!
Even the Evil Valley of the Evil Faction!
The protagonists of the Seven Swords War had all gathered together.
What had happened once in the future was about to happen again at the hands of the Dark Heaven Alliance.
***
"No future is exactly the same."
Standing on the branch of a plum tree at the foot of a mountain, Zhou Xuchuan looked down at a valley.
At the end of his gaze was the tomb of the Ominous Demon, which no one except the Dark Heaven Alliance had been able to visit.
Ominous Demon.
Two hundred years ago, the Ominous Demon had disappeared near the Yellow River, and because of the Dark Heaven Alliance, his final resting place had been revealed.
Ever since he became a martial artist two hundred years ago, the Ominous Demon had wandered around the Central Plains, hiding everywhere.
As a result, he had needed to find an inconspicuous hiding place, somewhere he could use as a final escape.
That was the tomb that everyone had heard about now.
Here, he had been unable to heal his final fatal wound and had eventually died in a tomb of his own making, a tomb that had been discovered by the Dark Heaven Alliance several decades ago.
In other words, the main treasure in the tomb already belonged to the Dark Heaven Alliance.
What remained now was a treasure left behind on purpose, used as bait.
"Now, it's only the beginning from here."
1. Peak as in both the highest sword sects and mountain peak. The Five Mountain Sword Sects Alliance represents the sects of the Five Sacred Mountains—Mount Hua, Mount Tai, Mount Song, and the Northern and Southern Mount Hengs. Traditionally, the Northern Mount Heng Sect is titled Mount Heng Sect, while the Southern Mount Heng Sect is titled Hengshan Sect. This is a reference to the Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Jin Yong, one of the original wuxia novels. ☜