"Life Coffin Technique"
Translator: CinderTL
Out of the sixty-one points, sixty were contributed by the precious medicine, and only one point was naturally accumulated over time.
Xu Sanyan steadied his mind and, without hesitation, willed his "Vitality" to dissipate thirty-two points.
Boom—
In that instant, his entire body resonated with the sound of his bones and tendons tightening, his skin and muscles contracting sharply before gradually relaxing. His tendons were taut, constantly twitching, as if an invisible hand was forcefully stretching them.
His internal organs felt as if they were being forged in a furnace, a heavy burning sensation filling his chest. Xu Sanyan couldn't help but let out a muffled groan, and instantly, beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
His bones emitted crisp cracking sounds, "snap, crackle," as if someone had broken his bones and then reassembled them.
Xu Sanyan's face turned red, and he clenched his teeth, enduring the pain. He knew this was a critical moment in his cultivation—the reshaping of his bones and tendons.
Every breakthrough in the Celestial Being Realm involved reconstructing the body to achieve perfection, preparing for the breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Only a perfect physical body could withstand the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transcending the limits of mortality and achieving an extraordinary form.
The Foundation Establishment Realm was not merely a simple increase in strength but the forging of the foundation of the Great Dao, laying a solid groundwork for the eventual attainment of the Dao Fruit.
This was a leap in the level of life!
After an unknown period, the pain dissipated, and his body felt unprecedentedly light. Xu Sanyan slowly opened his eyes to find the room pitch dark—it was already late at night.
Wiping away his sweat, he hadn't expected this breakthrough to take so much time.
He glanced at his status panel and saw that his realm had successfully reached the Mid Stage of the Celestial Being Realm, but his "Vitality" had dwindled to only twenty-nine points, insufficient for the next breakthrough. It seemed he would need to find another target.
Surely, the Eldest Son's residence must have plenty of good things...
Clenching his fist tightly, he felt his strength had increased once again, not just in terms of power but also in his senses. Calming his mind, he could clearly hear the steady breathing outside the room.
Just from the sound of breathing, Xu Sanyan knew who was outside.
Yang Qiyuan.
For her to be guarding outside at this hour, she was truly thoughtful.
Xu Sanyan sighed softly. It was a pity that her genuine affection for him would inevitably go unrequited.
His heart was set on the Great Dao, and it could not be bound by mere romantic feelings.
Shaking his head, he decided it was pointless to dwell on it. He would deal with it when the time came. He then pushed open the door.
Yang Qiyuan, looking drowsy, turned her head and smiled gently, "Husband, are you done?"
Xu Sanyan pursed his lips and stood still, not responding.
The bright moonlight illuminated the woman. Yang Qiyuan wore a light red dress, her jet-black hair tied up at the back, her hands resting naturally on her abdomen as she sat gracefully on the corridor.
Her elegant and serene demeanor almost made one overlook her external appearance. Paired with the moonlit courtyard and the withered trees with falling leaves, Xu Sanyan felt as if he was gazing at a scene from an immortal's painting.
Physical appearance... it seemed not so important after all.
Yang Qiyuan slowly stood up, her legs feeling numb from sitting for so long. Xu Sanyan stepped forward to support her, and the two walked side by side into the room.
Xu Sanyan had once thought of using the Blood-Red Dagger to restore her appearance, or at least heal her atrophied limbs, but he ultimately refrained.
He feared that someone might notice something unusual, as this was a Heavenly Earth Treasure. No amount of caution was excessive. If the news leaked, he could lose his life in an instant.
Yang Qiyuan was unaware of this. She only felt that it was her duty to be good to her husband, as he treated her well too, never showing her coldness because of her appearance.
Their relationship was actually very harmonious, with mutual respect and affection.
Only now did Yang Qiyuan have the chance to speak to him, "Husband, if you are willing, I can find another concubine for you. I will ensure there are no such mistakes again."
Xu Sanyan shook his head, "No need, you are enough."
As he said this, the image of Yang Qizhu involuntarily surfaced in his mind, and even... the Princess.
Yang Qiyuan felt a warmth in her heart and tightly hugged his arm, completely unaware that Xu Sanyan was thinking about her sister and mother.
...
The next morning, the tree branches were covered in frost, and the sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating the old trees with a golden glow. Yang Qiyuan, lying on the bed, groggily opened her eyes and reached out, only to find the other side of the bed empty.
Xu Sanyan sat alone in the study, holding two books he had obtained from the Cui Family the previous day—one on cultivation methods and the other on mystical arts.
"Borrowed Spirit Body Tempering Art?" Xu Sanyan read softly.
He flipped through the pages. This was a cultivation method that used the spirit of others to refine one's own body.
"Requires nine human oil lamps to be lit around the body, place the 'Living Pill' in front, bind it with a life chain rope, hold the end of the rope in hand, and then take three silver needles, each an inch long, and insert them into the Living Pill's forehead, abdomen, and lower region."
Xu Sanyan felt a tightness in his crotch and frowned. What kind of filthy method was this?
He continued reading,
"Recite the Spirit Summoning Incantation, slowly transferring the essence, energy, and spirit of the other person through the life chain rope into oneself, refining the physical body and cultivation."
"This method can establish the Great Yang Dao Foundation, condense the Great Yang Body, repel all evil, and is particularly effective against ghosts and demons."
Xu Sanyan flipped through the rest of the book, which only recorded how to condense the life chain rope and the Spirit Summoning Incantation, with nothing else.
"Only one Dao Foundation?"
Xu Sanyan was curious. Previously, whether it was the "Supreme Truth and Absolute Stillness Sutra" or the "Heart Devouring Yin Art," there were three Dao Foundations to choose from, but this one only had one.
Comparing them, the superiority and inferiority of the methods were clear at a glance.
This method must have been something Cui Yousheng obtained from somewhere and casually bestowed upon the Cui Family, so it naturally wasn't anything good.
Moreover, he realized that the World of Immortal Cultivation was slightly different from what he had imagined. Just from these three methods, they all seemed a bit sinister.
In comparison, the one he was currently cultivating was relatively normal.
He then opened the other book,
"Life Coffin Technique"
Xu Sanyan shifted in his seat, feeling a bit excited. This was his second mystical art, and he wondered if he could practice it now.
"To practice this technique, one requires an old grave's coffin, a handful of soil from beneath the coffin, and the bodies of seven people, male or female."
"Take one person's head, one person's torso, one person's heart, and one limb each from the remaining four, and assemble them into a person. No need for stitching, just place it inside the coffin."
"The one whose head is taken must have an official aura. The one whose torso is taken must have a fierce aura. The one whose heart is taken must have a scholarly aura. The ones whose limbs are taken must have a murderous aura."
"Once everything is prepared, feed it with one's own essence blood every three days, one cup each time, pouring it into its mouth, and then nourish it with spiritual power. Also, recite the 'Fate Binding Incantation' every day at midnight."
"Repeat this process for thirty-one days, after which the Fierce Demon will be connected to the practitioner's mind, controllable at will."
Xu Sanyan felt somewhat regretful. This technique still required reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm to practice, as it needed spiritual power for nourishment.
It was similar to the technique he had seized from Ma Tianqing, both being summoning types—one was a Blood Demon, the other a Fierce Demon. He wondered which one was more ferocious.
He wasn't averse to these methods. Whatever worked was fine, though they were a bit monotonous.
(End of the Chapter)
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