Chapter 4, Transformation Bone Elixir
Li He felt a burning heat all over his body, as if he were being scorched in a raging flame. His bones were shattering and trembling. Points of light stirred within his bones
In Li He's heart, there was an overwhelming sense of agitation; he yearned for cultivation and for strength. Now, he finally had hope, although he was unaware of the methods that the White Jade Dragon Turtle might possess. After all, without the primordial bone, there was no way to cultivate, as it was an ironclad rule among martial artists that could not be altered.
"Young man, stop thinking about it," Bai Yulonggui shouted, as he could naturally see what Li He was contemplating. "Your current strength should be at the first level of a martial apprentice! However, it is different from other martial apprentices at the same level."
What? Li He felt a cold sweat running down his back; this first-grade Yuan Bone was equivalent to waste. Even after ten years of cultivation, he could not compare to someone with a fifth-grade Yuan Bone who had cultivated for just one month
"Hmm?" The White Jade Dragon Turtle looked at Li He, its face filled with shock. It was deeply shaken: "This, this. The荒体 (wild body) is so terrifying, the元气 (vital energy) actually dissolves into the flesh, being absorbed by the blood and meat. Normally, cultivators communicate with the heavens and earth through元骨 (vital bones), gather元气, reach the ninth level, open the divine mansion, and display various techniques to wield powers that are unfathomable. There have been great beings who have attempted to devise body cultivation methods, but the results were minimal, and it was extremely difficult to cultivate a treasure body. I never expected that the荒体 would possess divine abilities and allow for body training!"
"You are born without the essence of bones, hence you require the Bone Transformation Elixir," continued the White Jade Dragon Turtle.
The "Desolate Palace" is rumored to be left behind by a powerful being from ancient times. That being is also known as the Desolate Body, which refers to individuals like you who are born without a primordial bone. The primordial bone can be seen as the guiding light of our bodies, and lacking it is akin to a barren wasteland, rendering one unable to cultivate. However, this is not absolute, as the existence of the Bone Transformation Pill can create primordial bones. Moreover, primordial bones are not singular; desolation implies hidden vitality, and once nourished by rain and dew, it can lead to boundless potential. A body full of primordial bones!
What is this? Li He looked at the black box in his hand with confusion
Hearing this, Li He was taken aback. "What is the origin of this desolate palace?"
"I must say, it's quite extravagant to spend so many precious resources refining the Bone Transformation Pill. You really are something!" The White Jade Dragon Turtle continued, not without a hint of criticism, "If these resources were used to cultivate talent, who knows how many individuals surpassing the Martial Emperor could be nurtured!"
"Cultivation?" Li He was dumbfounded; could it be that he was able to cultivate? Wasn't he born without a Yuan Bone, making cultivation impossible for him? The essence of Yuan Bone cultivation lies in the fact that all martial artists absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth through their Yuan Bones, cleansing themselves and tempering their bodies, thereby becoming powerful
"This is not without a solution; the opportunity lies within the desolate palace" said the white jade dragon turtle.
A powerful feeling. Li He waved his arms, experiencing a sensation he had never felt before. He felt his body filled with strength, his complexion rosy and radiating a luminous white glow. His body was as white as jade, exuding a bronze sheen, healthy and vigorous
"Mother? My mother?!" Li He exclaimed in shock, realizing that this white jade dragon turtle indeed recognized his mother. "Quickly tell me what she looked like; I have never seen her. She passed away when I was born"
"Dead?" This time it was the turn of the White Jade Dragon Turtle to be shocked, but after a moment's thought, he burst into laughter again: "Dead, how could she possibly be dead? They are just deceiving you."
"Transformation Bone Elixir"
Looking at the elixir before him, Li He felt a burning gaze. This elixir is his hope on the path to becoming a powerful being! Facing the white jade dragon tortoise, he did not hold back at all and grasped the elixir in his hand.
Then, what should I do? Li He felt a surge of fear; it was not easy to cultivate, yet it was still almost like being useless
Ah! Li He exclaimed, the pain, a pain that truly penetrates to the marrow. The Bone Transformation Elixir causes the bones to shatter and then be reborn, a process that is undoubtedly excruciating.
Before long, Li He suddenly stood up again. His gaze was clear, as if nothing had happened, and he looked at the white jade dragon turtle with confusion, "How did you bring me here?"
As the voice of the White Jade Dragon Turtle faded, a black box emerged from the ground, hovering in the air. The White Jade Dragon Turtle casually pointed, and the black box flew into Li He's hands
What?!" Li He jumped up excitedly, "Then, where is she now?"
Li He's face was contorted in pain, his entire body trembling with agony. Without destruction, there can be no creation; his bones were being reborn through a clumsy vision
"Sigh, the young one must endure." The White Jade Dragon Turtle shook its head and sighed, as very few could withstand the Bone Transformation Pill. Many had fainted from the pain, losing their clarity; even if they managed to survive, their bodies suffered damage, making self-control difficult. This led to even greater hardships during their cultivation.
When Li He opened his eyes again, he felt something subtle and elusive permeating around his body
What is my current strength?" Li He felt confused, as he did not sense any spiritual energy stored within his body. He only felt that the power of his physical body had greatly increased
Time gradually passed, and the pain slowly diminished until it disappeared
Out of trust in the Jade Dragon Turtle, Li He did not hesitate and directly tossed it into his mouth like a candy. Crunching it down! Quite strangely, the Bone Transformation Pill melted instantly upon entering. It transformed into countless essences of bone, rampaging within Li He's entire skeletal structure, with a clear target: the Heavenly Spirit Bone
Sigh... the White Jade Dragon Turtle sighed, and then said: "Here is something your mother left for you"
"You are indeed fortunate, young man. Although individuals like you, who are born without a martial foundation, are rare, they are not entirely unheard of in history," Bai Yulonggui sighed. "It is said that such people should possess limitless potential, but as far as I know, they can only reach the realm of the Martial Emperor! The reasons for this remain unknown, and some extraordinary experts speculate that it may be related to the Dao. Never mind, it would be of no use to tell you. Perhaps you won't even reach the Martial Sovereign level."
I want to become stronger!" Li He roared in his heart, determined to let his strength speak for itself. He yearned for freedom, true freedom, the kind that allows him to do as he pleases without obligation. He longed for the day when he would no longer have to disguise himself, living with ease and confidence. He wanted those who had wronged him to pay the price! Yet, all of this required immense strength. In this world, even with exceptional intelligence, without rules, it simply becomes a matter of the survival of the fittest; strength is the foundation of everything. Because even if you plan meticulously, your opponent can destroy you with a mere gesture. What use is there in lacking strength?
"The Bone Transformation Pill!" the White Jade Dragon Turtle said with some regret. "It is truly a waste to use something refined from countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures!"
Li He was unaware of all this; at that moment, he was filled with excitement. The vigorous energy of the heavens and earth surged wildly into his body, causing his flesh to emit a silvery glow. After a long while, it gradually came to a stop
After inquiring in detail about how to use it, the White Jade Dragon Turtle informed him that the usage of the Bone Transformation Pill is not that complicated; one simply needs to consume it directly. This left Li He quite astonished, as such a miraculous elixir surprisingly has no restrictions or taboos regarding its consumption.
In his childhood, he seemed to have been here, and in his mind, he vaguely saw a family of three happily galloping on horseback across the grassland! This fragment of memory echoed in Li He's mind, but when he truly touched upon it, a wave of headache struck him, causing him to cry out in pain! He rolled on the ground.
Is this the world that cultivators perceive? Li He discovered that his feelings towards the world had changed; he sensed a mysterious aura pervading everywhere, formless and invisible. And these things, are they what cultivators often refer to as the primordial energy of heaven and earth?
Success! The expression on the white jade dragon turtle's face gradually relaxed as it observed Li He, knowing that he had made it through, and felt a sense of relief in its heart
"Hmph, below the rank of a warrior, you may claim to be invincible among equals, but above the rank of a warrior, you can only expect to be crushed," Bai Yulong said, not without a sense of discouragement.
Hmph! The White Jade Dragon Turtle finally jumped down from Li He's head, then formed hand seals, and a pill materialized from the void. Watching this made him feel a pang of pain; after all, this was a treasure of countless talents. However, since it had already been refined into a Bone Transformation Pill, it was essentially rendered useless. Those born with primordial bones cannot make use of it.
In the midst of suffering, he persevered. Gritting his teeth, blood had already seeped from the corners of his mouth
Young man, you will have your share of suffering in the future. Your primordial bone is currently only of the first rank
Li He completely ignored the words of the white jade dragon tortoise, treating them as mere background noise. Instead, he was filled with excitement, vigorously trying to pry open the box in his hand. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not open it; the box was completely sealed with no gaps whatsoever. After several attempts, he ultimately had to give up, helplessly exclaiming, "How on earth do I open this?"
The White Jade Dragon Turtle sensed the surrounding natural energy wildly surging into Li He’s body, and could not help but gasp in astonishment. This was without the use of any cultivation techniques, yet the speed of absorbing the natural energy was astonishingly fast. The primal body was indeed remarkable, but being born outside the path of harmony made it difficult to break through the constraints of heaven and earth, thus it could only remain at the level of Martial Emperor.
The Heavenly Spirit Bone is precisely the repository of the Original Bone. Every martial artist communicates with the primordial energy of heaven and earth through their original power, infusing it into their own body, gathering it in the dantian, and thus becoming a powerful individual
"Hmph, just you. What good does it do to tell you? Do you have the ability to bring your mother back?" The White Jade Dragon Turtle said disdainfully. At the same time, it added, "Enough of this, you should focus on your cultivation. Do not let your mother's intentions go to waste!" The White Jade Dragon Turtle swayed as it spoke, and with a flick of its finger, a beam of light shot out, and it said in a deep voice, "Rise!"
Upon hearing these words, Li He understood a little more. Although he could not cultivate, he still had some understanding of the path of cultivation. It can be said that only by becoming a warrior can one truly step into the door of practitioners. Upon reaching the realm of a warrior, there is already sufficient vitality within the original bone, allowing for the execution of some simple combat techniques. This greatly enhances the capabilities of the martial artist. The combat techniques are simply categorized into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow, with each level further divided into three tiers: Low, Medium, and High. In terms of cultivation, there are no special techniques; they are merely simple methods of attraction, with no distinction of superiority or inferiority. The speed of a person's cultivation is determined solely by the innate grade of their original bone; the higher the grade, the faster the absorption of vitality. The original bone is divided into nine grades, and it is rumored that there are even two grades above the ninth. If he remembers correctly, his elder brother possesses a grade of original bone from the Earth category, which is a natural anomaly, and that is why a divine being personally took him as a disciple.
Nevertheless, your primordial bones are not limited to just one piece. All the bones in your entire body are primordial bones; although they are of the first grade, they can still be compared to those of the third grade.
The white jade dragon turtle quietly watched from the side, its eyes filled with seriousness. "This seal is truly terrifying; it is indeed ruthless to such an extent."
Hearing this, Li He felt even more frustrated. Is there any difference? Both first rank and third rank are useless. It should be noted that the minimum requirement for entering the path of cultivation is fourth rank for the Yuan Bone.
A stirring in his heart made him desire to absorb the vital energy. In an instant, he resembled a vortex, with countless energies from heaven and earth surging towards him!