Eternal Reverence - Chapter 15

Chapter 15
Without intention, Li Fuchen got to know the candidates from the other clans that were chosen to enter the Tempering Pool .

Guan Clan: Guan Peng

The Yang and Shen Tu clans had 2 pools each .

Yang Clan: Yang Kai and another genius, Yang Hao

Shen Tu Clan: Shen Tu Jue and Shen Yu Liang

The efficacy of the Tempering Pool was close to a low-tier, mystic class body fortifying herb . Throughout Yunwu City, even a peak-tier yellow class body fortifying herb was rare, don’t even mention the chances of finding a low-tier, mystic class one . As such, the major clans could only compensate by investing lower tiered herbs and letting them combine to produce a mixture effect .

In general, a stalk of low-tier, mystic class herbs cost around 10 to 20 thousand gold coins .

The total investment in the Tempering Pool every 2 years was around 30~40 thousand gold . It was possible to let 2 individuals soak in the pool, but the effects would be halved .

“From this bunch, the one with the most significant increase will most probably be Yang Kai . ”

To temper the body to have the strength of a 1000 kg is just an estimate . The effects varies from body to body . Some could gain 700~800 kg in strength, others 500~600 kg in power . When speaking of 1000 kg of strength, the requirement is a high quality bone frame, and other than Guan Xue, the next would be Yang Kai with a 3 star bone frame .

“My strength is now around 300~400 kg . So I am not too far off . ”

Li Fuchen tested his strength previously and could easily lift a boulder weighing 300 kg . Among the Qi Realm fighters, this was considered to be well above average .

Before he consumed the Rock Heart plant, he didn’t have this kind of strength . But after he completely absorbed the herb, his bones grew tougher and when he was battling beasts, his meridians and muscle tissues unknowingly grew stronger as well .

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“It would be great if I had a physique refining technique . ”Li Fuchen thought to himself .

Physique refining techniques were scarce techniques even in the sect . It was rumored that a first class physique refining technique, allowed one to obtain the strength equivalent to ae top class demonic beast, and coupled with martial arts, they would almost be without rival .

***

Deep into the night, a waning moon could be seen suspended in the sky

In the cultivation room located before the bed chambers, and Li Fuchen could be seen circulating the Red Jade Technique .

Visible to the naked eye, a pale red glow could be sighted neart Li Fuchen’s abdomen . It was already visible previously, but not as prominent as today . As this was happening, a fiery heated essence dissipated from Li Fuchen .

The Red Jade Technique was inclined towards the fiery sun’s attribute . The qi from the Red Jade Technique had a tyrannic blaze, which actually helped temper one’s body, and expelled all the impurities from the body .


As the blaze grew stronger, a white mist could be seen fuming from the top of Li Fuchen’s forehead .



It was said in legends, when one reaches a certain level of prowess . Asn they cultivated, a distinct shadow could be seen atop their head, as the shape of a sun, a flowing river, a blazing fire, or even demonic beasts .

The techniques cultivated would be reflected in the shape of the shadow . When the Red Jade Technique reached the seventh rank, a shadow would appear to be a ball of pale red mist . The deeper one’s cultivation the denser the mist . When his father Li Tianhan cultivated the Red Jade Technique, the pale red mist would appear . As time passed, the white mist grew opaque like steam from the boiling of water .

Gradually, Li Fuchen’s skin reddened .

Unaware of how much time past, a boom was heard from within Li Fuchen . What came next was a bright flash from the pale red glow near his abdomen, the white mist atop his head was getting denser . A blazing heat was emitted from his body, causing the room temperature to rise a notch . It was as if the room had an imaginary furnace, a mystical sight indeed .

At this time, an astonishing amount of heaven and earth energy poured towards Li Fuchen . This pace of absorption was never seen before . Li Fuchen slowly lifted his eyelids, and in his eyes radiated a red brilliance . Li Fuchen muttered, “Finally the sixth rank . ”

When at fifth rank breakthrough, the complex channels of qi within had 5 meridians unlocked . Now at the sixth rank, there was an addition 7 meridians .

With 7 more meridians unlocked, it would drastically increase the pace of energy absorption during cultivation . Li Fuchen estimated in another 3 to 4 months, he would progress to the sixth level of the Qi Realm .

With the progress of the technique, it not only helped with cultivation, but his qi force would become much more explosive . Li Fuchen punched at the empty space, an intense blast could be heard, even the dust on the floor swirled .

Li Fuchen picked up a fist sized rock in the yard, stirring his qi within, and with a bit of pressure .

Pufff!

The stone was crushed into powder and leaked through the crevices of his fingers .



“The explosiveness of qi has improved by at least 30% . ”Li Fuchen evaluated silently .

“It’s time to pick a high-tier, yellow class sword style . ”

Within the Li clan, there were only 3 high-tier, yellow class martial arts . Two of them were sword styles and the other, a palm style . They were respectively, Red Jade Sword Style, Lap Sky Sword Style, and Red Jade Palm Style . A high-tier, yellow class martial art consumed qi at an alarming rate . With Li Fuchen’s current cultivation , it was still not suitable to train in it now . Without enough qi to sustain, it was impossible to cultivate a high-tier, yellow class martial arts to a practical stage . But even so, Li Fuchen wanted to try it out, if he could master half a technique, it would be enough to serve as his ace in a hole .

Diving into his soul spirit, he could observe that under the nourishment of the golden amulet, the tone of the pale green soul spirit wais turning darker . The previous strands of green were starting to spread, and as it happen, Li Fuchen felt his train of thought turning more nimble . As if he could solve problem in a blink of an eye .

***

As night passed,dawn had arrived .

Martial Library…

“Hmm? You’ve chosen Red Jade Sword Style?”Li Dexing, the elder was startled .

“Yes . ”Nodded Li Fuchen .

Li Dexing gave a stern look at Li Fuchen, “Normally, one needs to be at least at the seventh level of the Qi Realm to study a high-tier, yellow class art . Before that, no matter what your perception level is, it is impossible to reach high levels in the arts . It would be an utter waste of time . ”

“I understand, the city’s genius contest is starting soon . I would like to see if I could grasp some sword essence from it . ”



“You perceptive sense is the best within the Li Clan in these recent years, perhaps you have received some revelation . ”

Li Dexing had this spur of a thought that Li Yunhai and Guan Peng had the Tempering Pool, but Li Fuchen wasn’t as lucky, he was already at the losing end for this genius contest .

The high-tier, yellow class scrolls were not located on the 3rd floor, it was just an empty husk there . Reaching underneath, Li Dexing pulled out a wooden box from a drawer, this box had to be brought along with him at the end of everyday .

Unveiling the box, within were the 3 high-tier, yellow class manuals .

Removing the Red Jade Sword Style scroll, Li Dexing passed it to Li Fuchen, “There are 3 moves contained in Red Jade Sword Style . With your senses, comprehending the 1st move may be possible . ”

“Many thanks Elder . ”

Receiving the manual, Li Fuchen bid his farewell .

From afar, Li Fuchen heard commotions at the training grounds .

“Incredible! Li Yunhai actually lifted a 750 kg boulder, that is 3 times stronger than me . ”

“With brawns like this, I’m afraid he need not even use his qi to beat us down . ”

Discussions were breaking out profusely at the training grounds .

“Is Li Yunhai out from the pool?”

Li Fuchen looked past the crowd and set his sights on the training grounds .