Chapter 5, The Proud Golden Body

A sigh seems to echo by my ear, filled with a sense of relief and a hint of unburdening.

Blood as the guide, the golden body descends

This is an extremely thrilling scene, as a skeleton collides with Yang Kai, and immediately a brilliant golden light erupts. The golden skeleton transforms into countless specks of fluorescence, seeping into Yang Kai's limbs and bones through his pores.

It felt as if every bone in Yang Kai's body had shattered in that instant, leaving him without the strength to even move a finger. This was not an illusion; if Yang Kai were able to look inward, he would see that his bones had indeed been completely shattered. Surrounding each shattered bone was a layer of golden light, continuously attempting to mend the fractured skeleton. However, the speed of repair was far outpaced by the speed of destruction, as soon as a repair was completed, it would be shattered again. This was not an illusion; if Yang Kai were able to look inward, he would see that his bones had indeed been completely shattered. Surrounding each shattered bone was a layer of golden light, continuously attempting to mend the fractured skeleton. However, the speed of repair was far outpaced by the speed of destruction, as soon as a repair was completed, it would be shattered again

One possesses a proud and unyielding spirit, while the other embodies an indomitable soul; who will emerge victorious and who will be defeated remains uncertain until the very end.

At this thought, Yang Kai no longer hesitated. The characters on the black book clearly indicated that he needed to use his blood as a guide. With a mindset of giving it a try, Yang Kai bit down hard on his fingertip and then extended his finger towards the first page of the black book

The bones of a person encase the bone marrow, which contains nerves; any slight touch can cause immense harm. One can imagine the extent of suffering that Yang Kai is enduring at this moment

The body has finally calmed down

However, the origins of the black book are unclear, which makes Yang Kai somewhat apprehensive. What if this is some kind of trap? Thinking of this, Yang Kai couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly; after all, he is merely a trial disciple of the Lingxiao Pavilion now, who would go to such lengths to deal with him

Since I have facilitated the birth of the black book, this black book exists because of me! I am the master of this black book

What kind of golden body is it? Yang Kai's pale face was filled with anticipation

Realizing this, Yang Kai was filled with rage and reached out to grab the golden skeleton.

Yang Kai was shocked, as something truly happened within the pages of this book. Ah, although Yang Kai had some expectations when he decided to drip blood, he never thought it would actually succeed

How could Yang Kai possibly agree? Even though he was unable to move, he made every effort to maintain clarity of consciousness, determined not to let the golden body usurp his place. The golden body, undeterred, repeatedly shattered Yang Kai's bones, tormenting his nerves, hoping to render him unconscious once and for all

In the black vortex, a shiny, round object, gleaming with golden light, gradually rose up

Sensing a trace of stubborn resistance from the golden body within, Yang Kai shouted angrily and surged forward in his consciousness to crush it.

Immediately afterward, a flash of golden light appeared within the vortex. Yang Kai made a concerted effort to maintain clarity of mind, closely observing the movements before him

Blood dripped down steadily, initially without any disturbance. As time passed, layers of black light unexpectedly rose from the black book. Yang Kai, who was already in poor health, had been injured earlier today. After a series of struggles, he began to feel somewhat dizzy and disoriented.

The horrifying cries echoed from the small room, startling the disciples of Lingxiao Pavilion who were walking nearby, causing them to flee in a panic without considering their path

If it were someone else, even if their strength were a thousand times greater than Yang Kai's, they would likely faint at this moment. However, Yang Kai did not. The intense pain instead made his mind clearer, and the price for this clarity was the amplification of the pain he felt a thousandfold

After a full tea's worth of time, Yang Kai nearly fainted to the ground, and only then did the pages of the book undergo substantial changes. The surging black light wriggled and contracted, unexpectedly forming a small vortex in the center of the page.

Moments later, when that shiny and smooth object was fully revealed before Yang Kai's eyes, he couldn't help but swallow hard. No matter how rich his imagination was, he had never anticipated that the golden body would look like this

It is precisely because of one's own transformation that the change of the black stone pillow has come about

As time passed, Yang Kai suddenly realized that the unbearable pain was gradually diminishing, which invigorated his spirit and lifted his mood

Yang Kai's consciousness and the destructive power of the golden body engaged in a strenuous tug-of-war, with the battlefield being Yang Kai's own body. They exchanged blows without retreating, showing no mercy to one another.

As he looked on, Yang Kai suddenly felt that something was amiss. The golden skeleton before him clearly had no eyes, yet Yang Kai felt as if it were scrutinizing him. It also evidently had no mouth, yet it seemed to mock his weakness.

In the depths of the unknown, Yang Kai seemed to sense a message, a message brought by the golden body: eliminate Yang Kai's consciousness and forcibly occupy this body

Little did he know that as soon as he made a move, a golden skeleton flew directly towards him, passing through Yang Kai's hand and imprinting itself on his chest.

The scales of victory gradually tilted towards Yang, the unbearable pain slowly transformed into a bearable one, then into an unbearable itch, and finally into an unparalleled sense of comfort. This feeling was akin to a sudden enlightenment, causing every pore in the body to involuntarily open up.

It is no wonder that after the golden body shattered Yang Kai's bones and repaired them time and again, this process of breaking and then rebuilding has endowed Yang Kai's body with the elements of the golden body. Yang Kai's bones have grown increasingly stronger, while the energy of the golden body has diminished. As one rises, the other falls, resulting in a significant reduction in pain. Once the golden body is fully integrated into Yang Kai's body, this battle will come to an end

Yang Kai understood that this time it was a matter of life and death, unlike the challenges and competitions with his fellow disciples in the sect. If he could not endure this, there would no longer be a Yang Kai in this world, so he had to persevere, enduring even the greatest pain.

This is a golden skeleton approximately half a foot tall, and the first thing that stands out is the gleaming skull of this skeleton. The golden skeleton is thus suspended on the pages of a black book, sitting cross-legged, clearly in a meditative posture. Each of its bones radiates a golden light, illuminating Yang Kai's small room in a resplendent brilliance.

However, based on the literal meaning of the following lines, the reason why the black stone pillow transformed into a black book is likely related to the dream I had today

Yet Yang Kai gritted his teeth and endured, the blood continued to flow, and the light on the pages grew ever more intense

It is not that any particular bone in his body is fractured, but rather that not a single bone in his entire body is intact

Yang Kai looked at the mysteriously appearing golden skeleton, and for a moment, he did not know what to do. The pages of the book only mentioned how to summon the golden body, but did not provide any guidance on how to handle it after it had descended

A mere little skeleton dares to be so arrogant

The meaning of these thirty-two characters is easy to understand, and Yang Kai can naturally comprehend it

The black vortex on the page gradually disappeared, and everything returned to calmness

But now, everything before me indicates that those thirty-two characters on the instruction page are not false

In an instant, a wave of pain engulfed his entire body; this pain was not ordinary but rather one that originated from the depths of his marrow. Yang Kai let out a cry of anguish and collapsed to the ground, his body curling up like a shrimp, convulsing in spasms.

I have been using it as a pillow for over a year without any change, yet today it has turned into a black book, which is closely related to the transformation of my inner state in my dreams