Chapter 75: The God and Demon Body Refining Method

In the Scripture Pavilion, Lin Jiufeng was reading the books sent by the Wen family, containing many rare tomes from five thousand years ago. These books had survived the ravages of war and human destruction. As he sifted through them, Lin Jiufeng discovered many secrets of the past, expanding his horizons and deepening his understanding.

After resolving external pressures on the Yuhua Sect, he retreated into seclusion, distancing himself from worldly affairs. He followed his own pace—reading, contemplating the Dao, cultivating, and sipping tea. Gradually, he became more serene, his once explosive energy settling, and his demeanor softened like jade. Gone was the ethereal aura of the Ninth Forbidden, and in its place, he returned to a simple, grounded life.

Without the chaos of battles, schemes, and struggles, all that remained was a tranquil life, peaceful as water. Lin Jiufeng found great joy in such a life—reading books, contemplating the Dao, and occasionally learning about the cultivation methods of the Tenth Forbidden.

"White Fox, do your inherited memories contain any cultivation tips for the Tenth Forbidden's Ascension to the Divine Stage?" One day, Lin Jiufeng asked gently as he held the White Fox.

"There is much," the White Fox replied. "I will share my knowledge with you." The fox extended a paw and gently tapped Lin Jiufeng's forehead. Immediately, a flood of memories poured into his mind.

Closing his eyes, Lin Jiufeng immersed himself in the new knowledge. The Tenth Forbidden focused on refining the primordial spirit, enabling it to ascend to higher realms. Thus, the Tenth Forbidden was also known as the "Nine Heavens of the Spirit Platform."

"Currently, my primordial spirit is at the First Level. It has not ascended yet, but because of my profound insights, my physical strength is so formidable that I appear invincible within the Tenth Forbidden," Lin Jiufeng reflected. "My next goal is to transform my primordial spirit and ascend through the Nine Heavens."

He opened his eyes and affectionately stroked the White Fox. The little creature had truly been a blessing. Throughout his journey, without a master's guidance, he had relied on his insight and talent, forging his path, especially up until the Ninth Forbidden, where his progress had been reckless. But after reaching the Ninth Forbidden, such recklessness was no longer viable.

The Ninth Forbidden involved the World Dao, and cultivation was no longer a simple matter of physical enhancement. As for the Tenth Forbidden, the focus shifted even more to the primordial spirit. The primordial spirit was considered indestructible if properly cultivated, which was a goal for many cultivators. But Lin Jiufeng, while valuing the ascension of the primordial spirit, never neglected his physical cultivation. He believed that training both the body and the spirit was essential—a two-pronged approach that was steadier and more powerful.

"White Fox, does your bloodline inheritance include body refinement techniques?" Lin Jiufeng suddenly noticed a different cultivation path.

In the Tenth Forbidden, some practitioners specialized solely in body cultivation, known as Body Refiners. These cultivators focused entirely on tempering their bodies and restraining their primordial spirits, becoming invincible in battle. They carved their understandings of the Dao into their flesh and bones, making their bodies their entire existence. The strength they pursued was akin to that of ancient demonic gods—fearsome and indestructible.

Though the path of body refinement was slow and arduous at first, Body Refiners eventually gained immense strength. By the later stages, their bodies could crush entire worlds with a single strike, but because of the slow initial progress, body cultivators had gradually been replaced by other paths throughout history.

"Now I understand. Body cultivation really does have its value," Lin Jiufeng said, clapping his hands in delight.

At that moment, a line of text appeared before his eyes:

"You have developed a deep interest in body cultivation and activated your innate understanding, unlocking the Divine and Demon Body Refining Method!"

To his astonishment, a flood of memories related to the Divine and Demon Body Refining Method entered his mind. This method, originating from the ancient era, was created when the myriad races coexisted, and gods and demons rampaged across the world. At that time, humanity was weak, their bodies frail and vulnerable. But some powerful beings began to imitate the gods and demons, creating this terrifying body-refining technique.

The Divine and Demon Body Refining Method, as the name suggested, allowed practitioners to reach the pinnacle of body cultivation, transforming their flesh into something comparable to the ancient gods and demons. They could travel across the stars, crush planets, and resist magical treasures. Even after death, their bodies would not decay for millions of years.

After understanding the method, Lin Jiufeng immediately made a decision: "I will cultivate this method."

His physical strength had always been sustained by the Dragon Elephant Strength, but now that he had broken through to the Tenth Forbidden, the limitations of the Dragon Elephant Strength became apparent. It was no longer of significant help. Therefore, he chose to begin practicing the Divine and Demon Body Refining Method.

He stood up, leaving the Scripture Pavilion and stepping into the open sky. Under the starlit sky, the moonlight bathed the world in its ethereal glow, casting a soft veil over the distant mountains. Lin Jiufeng began to practice his punches.

These were the Divine and Demon Body Refining Fists, one of the techniques in the method. Every movement was filled with a violent, overwhelming aura that penetrated Lin Jiufeng's body, modifying his meridians and vessels. The ancient gods and demons, whose very breaths could shatter star systems, were far from gentle in their cultivation methods.

Lin Jiufeng had prepared himself for the pain—this was nothing compared to the trials he had endured before. He remained unshaken, focusing intently on his practice, making each punch resound with force.

The starlight illuminated his body, and Lin Jiufeng's blood began to boil. Faintly, the sounds of dragons and elephants could be heard. These creatures, once considered the apex of power in the ancient world, were now just sustenance for the gods and demons.

As he practiced, the God and Demon Qi began to devour the Dragon Elephant Strength within his body, aiding the refinement process. The result was the formation of a faint shadow of an ancient demon god within him.

Lin Jiufeng placed this shadow in his Dantian to help him refine his body. That night, he continued his relentless training, transforming his body and changing his cultivation method from the Dragon Elephant Strength to the Divine and Demon Body Refining Method.

Though his physical strength had temporarily decreased, his potential skyrocketed, offering boundless possibilities for the future.

Under the moonlight and starlight, Lin Jiufeng was completely absorbed in his practice. To him, the distractions of the outside world were nothing more than fleeting shadows.

His body and bones were gradually, imperceptibly, becoming stronger. Though no one could perceive this change, Lin Jiufeng could feel his body becoming increasingly powerful with every passing moment. He relished in this feeling.