Chapter 6: Breaking Limits

The sound of the Chu River still occasionally resonates, though each utterance is more unpleasant than the last. However, Tong Yuan by the stream remains unfazed; instead, he appears tense, his fists clenched, as if cheering for the Chu River.

Old man Tong, you have wronged me

Tong Yuan was momentarily taken aback, lowering his head to gaze at the tattered clothing, a sense of dread emerging in his heart. The willpower displayed by Chu He before him had exceeded his expectations, managing to maintain his martial arts for half an hour under the fire of the cleansing marrow pill. Even he, back in the day, could only sustain it for a mere quarter of an hour.

Ah! Elder brother, the vastness of the sea makes me feel truly ashamed! Please allow me to pay my respects!" Chu He was taken aback, feeling guilty as he clasped his hands and bowed deeply.

To understand the suffering after taking the Xisui Dan, it is more painful than being subjected to mountains of knives and seas of fire, boiling oil and scalding water; it surpasses the ten most severe tortures and the torments of hell. Those who can endure for more than one hour are all exceptional individuals in this world

The river in the stream was captivated by Sun Lin ahead, her exquisite face, lustrous black hair, and a hint of fragrance in the air made him glance at her several times without realizing it

Upon regaining his senses, Tong Yuan suddenly broke into a hearty laugh and, with excitement, looked at He-Tu-Shu Chu He and said, "Indeed, my dear brother, you are extraordinary. Such talent is rare to find in the world, it is a pity..."

The Xisui Dan is a legacy of the Tongyuan sect, with origins that are now untraceable. Upon consumption, it can cleanse the impurities of the body, allowing the physical form to break through its limits in a short period, reaching the ultimate threshold. It is the most domineering elixir for enhancing vitality and refining the body in the world.

Unfortunately, the potency of this elixir is too great. By the time it reached Tongyuan's generation, no one could fully withstand the intense effects of the medicine while in a conscious state. Once the person taking it falls into a coma, the Xisui Dan will lose its effectiveness and instead become a nourishing tonic that enhances blood production, no longer able to help one break through their limits or refine their body.

Beside her, Sun Lin's gaze flickered; apart from shock, she was left without thoughts. The back of her clothes was soaked with sweat, and her hands, having been tightly clenched for a long time, were deprived of blood flow. Sitting by the stream, she felt an inexplicable sense of relief, as if she had just been enduring a heavy burden.

The benefits of this elixir are also immense. Those who possess a strong will and can fully harness the power of this elixir are each a generation's leader and prodigy, achieving greatness comparable to that of the hundred sages.

Sun Lin is not a disciple of Tong Yuan. Although she holds the title of a disciple, there is no actual master-disciple relationship between them. She is, in fact, the benefactor entrusted to Tong Yuan by his master before his passing. It was precisely for Sun Lin that Tong Yuan agreed to that matter and came to live in seclusion in Changshan.

He unexpectedly persevered... Tong Yuan stood there in a daze, feeling that these four hours were the most difficult moments of his life. Looking at the now calm Chu River, his body went limp, and he collapsed onto the ground, unable to rise again

An inexhaustible force surged from within him, accompanied by a strong sense of hunger that made his stomach rumble incessantly. With each breath, a gentle, cool sensation entered his body, merging with the internal energy that had been nurtured for many years

Ah!

The surrounding villagers all retreated several dozen paces, fearing that the crazed Chu He might kill them in his panic. Standing by the stream, Tong Yuan turned to glance at Sun Lin and softly said: "He is a disciple of a Daoist immortal..."

"Old man, who exactly is he? I have never heard of him. You have a junior disciple!" Sun Lin, not knowing when she had arrived by Tong Yuan's side, looked at the constantly rolling Chu River in the stream and asked with a slight tremor in her voice

On the other side, the frail and hunched old man, hidden among the bushes, was even more shocked as he sat paralyzed on the ground, his eyes shining brightly as he looked at Chu He, who was swaying unsteadily as he stood up. Suddenly, he grabbed a bundle of rotten leaves and dry branches from the ground, struggled to rise, and turned to head deeper into the forest

The pain in his body made it impossible for Chu He to maintain a regular attack. Unable to break through with sheer force, he felt a burning fire within, and his will was on the verge of collapse. Under the tremendous recoil from Tong Yuan, his body swayed, and he staggered back several steps before once again falling into the stream.

Neither Zhao Yun nor his two disciples he took in middle age possess such formidable willpower

Over the years, Tong Yuan continuously sought individuals to teach Sun Lin etiquette, music, and needlework. However, Sun Lin did not take to these lessons; instead, she secretly learned his lightness skill and spear techniques, becoming increasingly reckless and nearly establishing herself as a tyrant in Changshan. It was only after she stole the cleansing elixir and fainted from the intense heat of the elixir that she began to show some restraint. Nevertheless, her words became even more troublesome.

Hmph, how annoying! Sun hetushu.com.com had never been looked at by a man in such a way, causing her cheeks to flush involuntarily. Ignoring the dizziness brought on by her sudden stand, she awkwardly turned and walked towards the distant village.

The black impurities are being expelled from within, while the delicate skin of the Chu River has already been covered by a layer of black impurities. The robust body is visibly weakening at an observable rate.

Ka-ba

The crowd around had long since dispersed, leaving only Zhao Yun standing in front of the courtyard gate in the distance, his back shouldering an unnamed beast. His body trembled faintly as he gazed intently in this direction, his eyes filled with disbelief

Sun Lin admires the strong, especially those who are stronger than herself. She originally thought that Zhao Yun was already one of the greatest heroes in the world, but she did not expect that Chu He would be even more powerful.

The river in the stream is swirling violently, and the icy water brings him a sense of coolness; however, the intensity of the Dan fire is too overwhelming, and the stream can no longer meet his needs

"Ah! That feels really refreshing..." Chu He stood up unsteadily, bending down to wash away the remaining stains on his body while glancing at the two people by the stream. He couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, and then he recalled the scene where he had scolded Tong Yuan earlier. His old face flushed with embarrassment as he awkwardly clasped his hands in apology to Tong Yuan.

The anguished cries of the Chu River continue, the rolling intensity gradually diminishing, yet his eyes suddenly open, erupting with a blinding light that is difficult to behold.

Is it no longer painful? After enduring four hours of the Chu River, I suddenly felt that the burning sensation within me was not as intense as before. My numb body gradually regained some sensation, and a cool feeling began to permeate through my pores, washing away the grime clinging to my skin as it rolled away like water from a stream

As the old man departed, the sound of the snapped branches startled Tongyuan, who was sitting by the stream. He couldn't help but look up, only to see a hunched back. A strange light suddenly shone in his eyes, but then he returned to calmness.

At this moment, Sun Lin's pupils constricted, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Is the world really about to fall into chaos?"

In Sun Lin's memory, the one who maintained consciousness the longest after taking the cleansing marrow pill was Zhao Yun, who remained conscious for two hours before fainting. Tong Yuan lasted for one and a half hours, while she and the other two senior brothers only lasted for one hour.

"Surprisingly, it lasted for two hours..." Sun Lin's words were filled with astonishment, yet her gaze held a hint of admiration