Chapter 139 - 138: Advancing by Leaps and Bounds

Chapter 139: Chapter 138: Advancing by Leaps and Bounds

’As long as the recovery speed is greater than the rate of loss from burning, then in the long run, the total amount of my Heart Spirit might not decrease. It might even grow faster due to this kind of stimulation—breaking down to build back up. And my Cultivation would get a tangible boost...’

Of course, this was just a theory.

In actual cultivation, is the loss in the quality of the Power of Heart and Spirit completely equivalent to the loss in quantity?

Will there be any depletion during the recovery process? The instability brought on by the Heart Fire refining my Cultivation—how much time and resources will it take to solidify it? These are all unknowns.

’I must be cautious. I’ll start by experimenting with the smallest possible amount and prepare a sufficient supply of Nourishing Spirit Pill Yang Pills as both a supplement and a safety net.’ Chen Yue made his decision.

He carefully put away the Heart-Burning Record. After doing so, Chen Yue rose to his feet and walked to the center of the courtyard.

He didn’t immediately start experimenting with the Heart-Burning Record. Instead, he decided to first conduct his daily cultivation and try out the idea he had yesterday: to consume two Bone Marrow Cleansing and Body Refining Pills in one day.

「One hour later.」

In the courtyard, Chen Yue’s figure was flashing about rapidly as he practiced the External Skills forms of the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield.

His movements were fierce and explosive. The whistling of his fists and feet was faintly accompanied by the low rumble of wind and thunder. A barely perceptible ancient bronze sheen appeared on the surface of his skin, and his Qi Blood steamed around him, making him seem like a blazing furnace.

Unlike usual, Chen Yue’s body temperature was frighteningly high right now. Even from several steps away, one could feel the scorching heatwaves radiating from his body.

His exposed skin—his face, neck, and arms—was completely red. One could even see the blood vessels under his skin throbbing slightly, as if magma was coursing through his body.

The moment sweat seeped from his pores, it was evaporated by the high temperature into a white mist that swirled around him.

This was the result of consuming two Bone Marrow Cleansing and Body Refining Pills in one day: the Medicinal Power was too immense, dissolving violently within his body and battering his muscles, bones, and flesh.

The Medicinal Power of two elixirs in such a short time didn’t simply add up; instead, it created a kind of resonance and surge, and the force with which it scoured his body far exceeded that of a single pill.

If Chen Yue’s foundation hadn’t been so incredibly solid, and his physique hadn’t been tempered a thousand times by the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, his meridians would have probably already been swelling with pain, or even damaged.

Chen Yue circulated the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield with all his might, guiding the rampaging Medicinal Power along specific pathways to convert it, as much as possible, into energy that would refine his bones and nourish his Qi Blood.

Every punch and kick was accompanied by a humming sound from within his bones, as if countless tiny hammers were simultaneously striking forged iron.

Finally, after practicing the full set of the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield’s External Skills forms several times, the rampaging, surging heat current within him gradually subsided, merging into his limbs and bones.

Chen Yue slowly ceased his practice, exhaling a long, scorching white breath.

The redness covering his body quickly faded, and his body temperature returned to normal at a visible rate.

Feeling the solidified Qi Blood within him and the sense of firmness coming from his bones, a look of satisfaction appeared on Chen Yue’s face.

He had successfully withstood the Medicinal Power of the two Bone Marrow Cleansing and Body Refining Pills, and the absorption effect was quite good.

However, Chen Yue also clearly perceived his limit. In his current physical state, even half a Bone Marrow Cleansing and Body Refining Pill more would likely damage his meridians, making the loss outweigh the gain.

After briefly regulating his breathing and waiting for it to completely calm, Chen Yue returned to his Quiet Chamber, took out a Nourishing Spirit Pill Yang Pill, and consumed it.

A cool yet gentle stream of Medicinal Power once again surged into his mind, nourishing his Heart Spirit, which had been slightly depleted by the high-intensity cultivation and the impact of the elixirs.

’If I later verify that the Heart-Burning Record is indeed effective for me, even if it only provides a limited boost, my consumption of Nourishing Spirit Pill Yang Pills will inevitably increase drastically.’

Chen Yue calmly planned as he felt the Medicinal Power dissolve. ’At that point, I’ll probably need to trade the other half of my Dan Yang Pill for another Nourishing Spirit Pill Yang Pill, and I might even need more. In that case, my daily expenditure of Contribution Points will surge.’

’I must improve my proficiency in refining Nourishing Spirit Pill Yang Pills as soon as possible and increase the number I can create.’ A glint in his eye, Chen Yue then slowly closed them and began circulating the Vast Heart Rock Skill with all his power.

The night was deep and all was silent. The mountain contours of the Panshi Sect lay dormant under a deep blue sky, with only a few scattered lights flickering in the night breeze.

Chen Yue sat cross-legged, the Vast Heart Rock Skill circulating automatically within him. In his Sea of Consciousness, he repeatedly studied the Heart-Burning Record and the Pill Formula for the Nourishing Spirit Pill.

Midnight arrived as expected.

[Daily Settlement]

[Diligently attempted to fuse Cultivation Techniques. Fusion successful. Obtained new Cultivation Technique: Vast Heart Rock Skill.]

[Diligently cultivated Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, Experience +636]

[Diligently cultivated Great Vajra Palm, Experience +341]

[Diligently studied the Heart-Burning Record Secret Manual, Heart-Burning Record Experience +1]

[Diligently studied the Nourishing Spirit Pill Pill Formula, Nourishing Spirit Pill Experience +1]

...

[Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield (Perfection 39943/98874)]

[Great Vajra Palm (Great Success 5864/5998)]

[Vast Heart Rock Skill Fifth Layer (9652/31365)]

[Heart-Burning Record (Entry Level 1/100)]

[Nourishing Spirit Pill (Entry Level 1/2013)]

[Talent: Copper Skin Iron Bones (177/205)]

[Talent: Strengthening and Healing (78/249)]

...

Chen Yue’s tightly closed eyes snapped open. His face was calm, but his heart was stirring.

The Fifth Layer of the Panshi Skill had been merged into the Vast Heart Rock Skill. The foundation from the original Vast Firm Essence Technique was now completely exhausted, but this had also raised the proficiency of the Vast Heart Rock Skill to thirty percent.

Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield, Experience +636!

Great Vajra Palm, Experience +341!

Compared to yesterday’s settlement of 585 and 286 points, they had increased by 51 and 55 points respectively!

Compared to when he only took the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills, the daily experience gain for these two Cultivation Techniques had each increased by about a hundred points. His cultivation speed was getting faster and faster.

’The Experience Points required for the Heart-Burning Record are unexpectedly low.’

Chen Yue’s gaze fell on the line: [Heart-Burning Record (Entry Level 1/100)]. ’Is it because the Heart-Burning Record is a Cultivation Technique that’s easy to learn but hard to master, so the barrier to Entry Level is low, but subsequent cultivation will become extremely difficult?’

’Or is it because I’ve already mastered the Heart Nourishing Technique, so I inherently have an advantage when comprehending techniques involving the use of Heart Spirit?’

’Or could it also be related to the fact that I’m only in the Bone Forging realm but can already use Heart and Spirit Power?’

Countless thoughts arose, but Chen Yue couldn’t be certain for now. He would only know once he began cultivating the Minor Success stage of the Heart-Burning Record.

Finally, Chen Yue’s gaze fell on the growth of his two Talents.

For Copper Skin Iron Bones, the Experience Points increased directly by 4, and the cap decreased by 2.

Thanks to the two Bone Marrow Cleansing and Body Refining Pills, the actual net growth for this Talent today reached 6 points. The efficiency was astonishing!

’At this rate, it will only take about five days for Copper Skin Iron Bones to fully condense and take shape!’ A smile appeared in Chen Yue’s eyes.

For Strengthening and Healing, the Experience Points increased by 1, but the cap decreased by 2, which was equivalent to gaining 3 points of experience in one day—still the effect of two Bone Marrow Cleansing and Body Refining Pills.

Although the growth wasn’t as rapid as that of Copper Skin Iron Bones, it still far surpassed the slow accumulation of the past.

Chen Yue slowly let out a long breath and began to absorb the vast insights churning in his Sea of Consciousness, turning them into bodily instinct.