Chapter 329 256: Dragon Ridge 3

These eight acupoints began at the hips and waist, distributed along the spine.

Once the Eight Dragon Spine Acupoints were reforged, his spine was like that of a true dragon, its capabilities massively enhanced.

The human spine is the central pillar that unifies the entire body.

Force released from the limbs must be unified through the spine's rotation.

Therefore, the foundation of Martial Arts Strength lies in the "great dragon" of the spine.

The greatest change after reforging the Eight Dragon Spine Acupoints was achieving Divine Communication with his Force. His control was now effortless and exquisitely precise. His Physical Ability and Force were unified by the "great dragon," their power enhanced to an unprecedented level.

An expert channeling their Force could hold a massive halberd and kill a fly on a paper-thin window screen without leaving a scratch. But Zhao Xuanqi had now reached a level where he could control his Force to separate the internal from the external, effectively dividing two worlds.

Moreover, it was not just his Force.

ROAR!!

Silver light erupted. His aura materialized, and an iridescent glow enveloped his body.

As his spine surged, the iridescent glow born from his magnetic field compressed along with his Force, condensing upon his palm and making it look as if it were cast from silver.

The magnetic field condensed, like liquid mercury.

WHOOSH!!

With a slight shake of his arm, the silver glow coiling around his palm abruptly shot out. It formed a palm seal that struck the wall, exploding in a flash before dissipating into a faint silver shimmer.

This was a strike devoid of any Force, formed solely from his aura condensing his magnetic field.

Yet, if even an expert in Inner Cultivation were struck by this palm seal, their body's biomagnetic field would instantly be thrown into chaos, causing cardiac arrest and potentially killing them on the spot.

Even a common Harmony master, if hit by this palm seal, would suffer temporary partial paralysis from the disruption of their life's magnetic field, hindering their combat ability.

Previously, with the Five Dragon Extreme Acupoints open, Zhao Xuanqi's hands and feet could channel the power of Ghost Gods. However, he could only make contact, lacking fine control—it was akin to using brute strength.

But now, with his Dragon Ridge open and his spine unifying his body's magnetic field, he could truly control the power of Ghost Gods as easily as moving his own limbs.

When one's Martial Dao reached his level, it became mysterious beyond measure—bordering on the divine and demonic to an ordinary person.

Take Yuan Tianhao, for example. If he so wished, he could kill a man with a single glance just by releasing his aura.

'Next time I face Yuan Tianhao's aura, I'll be like a Wandering Dragon returning to the sea—completely unrestrained.'

Zhao Xuanqi's expression was calm as he slowly retracted his own aura.

He pondered for a moment before continuing toward the latter section of the Thirty-Six Celestial Caves, where the caves corresponding to the Fourteen Dragon Body Acupoints were located.

Standing inside the cave and feeling that peculiar influence for a moment, a trace of disappointment appeared in Zhao Xuanqi's eyes.

'The Eight Dragon Spine Acupoints... It seems this is the limit.'

Zhao Xuanqi muttered to himself in a low voice.

The Thirty-Six Celestial Spirit Acupoints are divided into four stages.

The Five Dragon Extreme Acupoints, the Eight Dragon Spine Acupoints, the Fourteen Dragon Body Acupoints, and the Nine Dragon Soul Acupoints.

The difficulty of breaking through to the next stage increases dramatically each time.

The influence within the Celestial Caves provided enough stimulation for the Eight Dragon Spine Acupoints, but it was already proving insufficient for the Fourteen Dragon Body Acupoints. Further on, the stimulus for the Nine Dragon Soul Acupoints would be negligible compared to the intensity actually required to open them. If it were not, it would be impossible for anyone below the Divine General realm to withstand the influence.

'It seems the catalyst to reactivate the Fourteen Dragon Body Acupoints isn't here.'

Zhao Xuanqi slowly turned his head and looked to the north.

He had accomplished what he came for at the Cyan Dragon Sect. Next, it was time to head to the Northern Territory.

A storm was brewing there, a convergence of great powers and destinies.

He had a premonition. His next great opportunity was there.