Chapter 277 - 176: Perfection

Chapter 277: Chapter 176: Perfection

BUZZ!

A massive flood of information suddenly poured into his mind, and in an instant, his understanding of the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique rose to a new level.

Countless pieces of information about the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique, especially regarding the Vermilion Bird Body, flashed through his mind. It was as if this was the Vermilion Bird Profound Meaning he had comprehended after countless days and nights of arduous cultivation and deep meditation.

At the same time, every cell in his body began to vibrate at a special frequency. The Profound Yellow Blood rapidly coursed through every part of him, not sparing even the most minuscule corners.

He felt a strange power emerge from the depths of his cells, causing his body to undergo a qualitative transformation.

Once again, he saw the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi that permeated the world. Among them, fiery red elements danced joyfully, touching his body. It was as if he could draw those red elements into himself with just a thought.

The Vermilion Bird Body had a strong affinity for the fire-elemental Spiritual Qi in the world. Absorbing it would be twice as effective with half the effort.

WHOOSH!

Bian Zhong and the others, who were roasting the meat of a Tier Two Demon, suddenly saw a whirlwind form around Su Mu’s body.

The whirlwind stirred up dust, creating a vortex visible to the naked eye.

The bonfire in front of them suddenly blazed more intensely, and as if drawn by an invisible force, the flames leaned toward Su Mu.

"This is—"

Bian Zhong and the other Taiping Capital Captains looked shocked.

"It looks like Master Su is practicing our Taiping Bureau’s strongest Rebirth Technique, the Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique!"

A Taiping Capital Captain whispered, "I heard Master Xu say that once you master the Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique, you can attain the Divine Phoenix Body. The Divine Phoenix Body can enter fire unharmed and even control flames."

"Did Master Su have a breakthrough?"

"Master Su is magnificent!"

Bian Zhong’s face was filled with emotion. "We’re here roasting meat while Master Su is quietly cultivating. He can even focus on cultivating in such a chaotic environment."

"I finally understand why Master Su’s cultivation is improving so quickly."

"He’s more talented than us and works harder than us. Isn’t it normal for him to improve so fast?"

All the Taiping Captains fell silent.

Indeed.

Cultivating at every possible moment... what kind of dedication was that?

A person like that truly deserved to be so strong!

"Bian Zhong is right. What excuse do we have not to work hard?"

A Taiping Capital Captain said in a low voice.

They all looked at each other, seeing a new drive in one another’s eyes.

...

Su Mu had no idea his unintentional actions had created a group of overachievers.

He was still immersed in the pleasure of his cultivation’s advancement.

As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder...

He hadn’t increased his strength in over a month, and now that it was soaring again, Su Mu felt a sense of comfort in both body and mind.

’This is what cultivation is all about.’

’Why do I work so hard to climb the ranks?’

’Isn’t it all to earn more Points and gain greater strength?’

’Only strength can give me a sense of security in this world overrun by demons.’

[Name: Su Mu]

[Identity: Silver-faced Killer (Concurrent), Taiping Captain (Sixth Rank)]

[Points: 600]

[Realm: Rebirth Realm (11x Blood Exchange, Body Tempering Extreme Realm)]

[Divine Techniques: Indestructible Golden Body, Blood Body]

[Cultivation Technique: Four Symbols Rebirth Technique (Black Tortoise Body (Uninitiated), Vermilion Bird Body (Perfection))...]

[Martial Arts: Li Fire Realm (Major Accomplishment), Kan Water Realm (Major Accomplishment), Xun Wind Realm (Major Accomplishment), Gen Mountain Realm (Major Accomplishment), Archery (Perfection)]

As the changes in his body stopped, Su Mu looked at his system panel again.

The content on the panel had quietly changed.

30,000 Points had disappeared, and the status of his Vermilion Bird Body had now become Perfection.

After the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique, the name of the Second Realm also appeared.

For the second realm of the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique, Su Mu chose the Black Tortoise Body.

The Black Tortoise Body was aligned with the water element of the five phases. Once mastered, it would likely help his Kan Water Realm.

After perfecting the Vermilion Bird Body, Su Mu felt a bone-deep affinity for flames—an intimacy that was difficult to describe in words.

With this affinity, whether he was absorbing fire-elemental Spiritual Qi or continuing to comprehend the Li Fire Realm, his efforts would be twice as effective.

On the system panel, advancing the Li Fire Realm from Major Accomplishment to Perfection originally required a full 100,000 Points.

But after perfecting the Vermilion Bird Body, that cost had dropped to 80,000 Points.

A reduction of a full 20,000 Points!

That was why for the second realm of the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique, Su Mu chose the Black Tortoise Body, which was most compatible with his Kan Water Realm.

As for the Cyan Dragon Form and White Tiger Form, although they were the most powerful, Su Mu decided to save them for later.

Su Mu opened his eyes, and a small flame seemed to flicker in his pupils.

He raised his hand and beckoned.

Suddenly, a palm-sized ball of fire flew out from the bonfire.

The ball of fire landed directly in Su Mu’s palm. Like a tiny sprite, it danced and leaped in his hand, constantly changing shape.

One moment it became a small dog, the next a small bird, each form remarkably lifelike.

Everyone stared, dumbfounded at the sight.

They had seen plenty of fighting and killing, but when had they ever witnessed a scene so miraculous?

It was more spectacular than any street performance.

"Is this the Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique? It’s too magical."

A Taiping Capital Captain said with a dazed look in his eyes, "I want to practice the Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique too!"

"How many drinks have you had to get this drunk?"

His colleague at his side curled his lip and said, "Repeat after me: I—am—not—worthy!"

"Never mind how much merit it costs to redeem the Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique from Headquarters. Even if they gave it to us, could we actually master it?"

Another Taiping Capital Captain gave a wry smile. "Have you all forgotten? Back when Master Lin Qi Huan broke through to the Rebirth Realm, the Governor and the others did everything they could to get the Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique for him. In the end, even Master Lin couldn’t master it. He had to switch to another Rebirth Technique. How do you think you compare to him?"

Before Su Mu appeared out of nowhere, Lin Qi Huan was the Wuling Taiping Bureau’s once-in-a-century genius.

They all knew they were far inferior to Lin Qi Huan, let alone Su Mu, who was even more gifted.

"I—am—not—worthy!"

The Taiping Capital Captains said in near unison, then they all burst out laughing.

’Comparing ourselves to Master Su? Isn’t that just asking for trouble?’

’We don’t need to compare ourselves to Master Su. We just need to be better than these idiots around us.’

PFFT.

Su Mu flicked his finger, and the ball of fire went out.

He looked down at his palm. It was completely unharmed.

When the flame was in his hand, it was as if it had become a part of his body. Not only did it not burn him, but it was also incredibly obedient.

This was the miraculous nature of the Vermilion Bird Body.

It was only because Su Mu’s cultivation was too low. Otherwise, he could even command all the flames in the world.

For now, he could only perform tricks with it. It looked mystical, but it had no real destructive power.

The Divine Phoenix Body also possessed this affinity for fire. It was hard to say which of the two was superior.

For physiques like the Vermilion Bird Body and the Divine Phoenix Body, their true power wasn’t apparent in the Rebirth Realm.

Even in the True Essence Realm, aside from a faster cultivation speed, they wouldn’t have many other uses.

Only at higher realms would the might of such physiques truly manifest.

Su Mu could only perform tricks with fire now, but one day, when he could control a sea of flames, then he could truly harm his enemies.

However, to reach that level, the True Essence Realm was definitely not enough.

This kind of physique, gained through a complete transformation, had another benefit.

As long as one cultivated to a certain realm, they could manifest a phenomenon.

Others had to painstakingly comprehend a Realm before they could manifest a phenomenon.

Those with a Divine Body didn’t need to go through this process. When their cultivation reached a certain level, a phenomenon would naturally emerge, as if by instinct.

’This kind of Divine Body could, in a sense, be considered a type of Physical Divine Technique.’

Su Mu mused. In his eyes, the Vermilion Bird Body’s ability to control fire was a kind of Physical Divine Technique.

This was what made top-tier Rebirth Techniques so precious. Ordinary Rebirth Techniques could not cultivate a physique that could be called a Divine Body.

’I still have 600 Points. By tomorrow, I’ll have 1,000. Then I can get started on the Black Tortoise Body.’

Su Mu thought with anticipation. The benefit of guarding the area outside the city was that his daily income of Points could reach the maximum, with his performance bonus maxed out.

In less than two months, he would be able to perfect the second realm of the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique.

’Heaven and Hell. The thought alone is pretty exciting.’