C14 Nineforging for One Day
Without realizing it, Yang Rui had spent over a day immersed in his cultivation. This time was not without its rewards; the relentless surge of origin energy was subtly transforming the very core of his bones.
Tiny strands of black impurities were being expelled from his body, emitting an overwhelmingly foul odor.
The process of Origin Energy Bone Forging wasn't something that could be achieved on a whim. The extent of bone forging was entirely a matter of luck. Many practitioners found themselves stuck at the second stage of Bronze Bone Forging, unable to progress even slightly. Essentially, after the initial bone forging, all that remained was the gradual process of polishing and incremental strengthening. Naturally, a stronger foundation would yield greater benefits for future cultivation, an indisputable fact.
Yang Rui's familiarity with the Spirit Tempering Spell made his cultivation feel almost effortless. He could easily channel vast amounts of origin energy for tempering, and his complete mastery of the spell gave him an unparalleled advantage.
Suddenly, a faint ripple emanated from within Yang Rui, prompting him to halt his cultivation and open his eyes to assess his body's condition. He felt incredible, confident he could take down a bull with a single punch!
He glanced at the Status Bar:
Name: Yang Rui
Level: 6
Experience: 577/1600
Realm: None
Health: 680/680
Attack: 102/102
Constitution: 11.9/11.9
Agility: 11.9/11.9
Strength: 11.9/11.9
Spirit: 19.8/19.8
Status: Normal
Skills: Body Strengthening Level 1, Exuberant Energy Level 1, Comprehension Level 1, The More the Merrier Level 1, Accumulate Little to More Level 1, Anti-injury Thorn Armor Level 1
Equipment: None
Inventory: Beginner Gift Bag Level 5 x1, Beginner Gift Bag Level 10 x1
Wow! I'm on the verge of leveling up again! Fantastic! My constitution has increased by 1.5. Tsk, tsk, tsk, I'm evolving towards becoming a Blood Ox!
Let's see what's inside the Level 5 Gift Bag!
Yang Rui absolutely loved opening Gift Bags; the allure of their magical surprises was something he believed should always be cherished!
"Do you wish to open the Beginner Gift Bag Level 5 x1?"
Absolutely!
"Ding! Congratulations, you've received a temporary acceleration boost, a Beginner's outfit, and a Beginner Gift Bag Level 10 x1."
"Ding! Congratulations on triggering an extra reward: Golden Body Level 1."
The Golden Body enhancement increases the host's basic attributes by 20%, with a 0.2% chance to completely negate enemy damage during combat.
"Hehehe, Golden Body is a sweet deal. If luck is on my side... hehehe, my opponents are going to suffer. But that 0.2% chance is so slim, I can't really rely on it..." Yang Rui mused, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"Hold on, what's this new outfit all about?"
Curious about the yellow icon for the new outfit in his inventory, Yang Rui clicked to inspect it.
"Ding! Congratulations, you've obtained the True Martial Set: True Martial Sword x1, True Martial Robe x1, True Martial Boots x1, True Martial Armguards x1, True Martial Headband x1. Required Level: 10."
True Martial Set
True Martial Sword: Attack +20
True Martial Robe: Defense +20
True Martial Boots: Speed +20
True Martial Headband: Spirit +2
Set Bonuses: Three pieces increase attack by +20, four pieces increase defense by +20, and five pieces boost all attributes by +20.
"Wow, a True Martial Set, not bad at all. I won't even need to think about equipment for a while, and the set effects are seriously fierce! The system really knows how to take care of me. But why does it have such a high level requirement? Oh well, I'll just have to be patient. In a couple of days, I'll get there," Yang Rui mumbled to himself, unaware of his own muttering.
The True Martial Set was a real surprise, significantly boosting his combat power. Don't underestimate the addition of 20 points to his attack; sometimes, those 20 points can be brutally effective. And since it's a set, the effect adds a whopping 60 points to his attack! For a beginner, it's practically a Divine Artifact! Of course, the most effective improvement is in strength. After calming his excitement, Yang Rui dove back into his cultivation, knowing that without strength, he had no say in anything.
Once again entering a state of cultivation, Yang Rui decided not to take it slow anymore. Armed with his knowledge of the Spirit Tempering Spell, he started cultivating like a madman.
Meanwhile, Yang Zhantian went from calm to utterly baffled. "What's with this kid? When I first started cultivating, it only took me two days, and it's almost three days now, isn't it? The density of the Yuan Qi isn't decreasing; it's actually getting thicker?" In the end, even he was astounded by the richness of the Yuan Qi and decided to start cultivating without further ado!
While Yang Rui's father began his cultivation, a woman silently approached the area, so stealthy that not even Yang Zhantian, a Profound Essence Stage Rank 8 practitioner, noticed her presence. She gazed at Yang Rui's cultivation room with a complex look, then turned and vanished, leaving only a soft sigh: "My time is running out."
As Yang Rui's cultivation deepened, the Yuan Qi he drew in could no longer be hidden, and the fluctuations were even noticed by members of other families in Chiba City.
"Is this the cultivation of the Bone Forging Stage?" Chung Liangjin looked toward the Yang family's direction, muttering with uncertainty. Being the closest to the Yang family, he was the first to sense the unusual fluctuations of Yuan Qi.
After pondering for a moment, Chung Liangjin furrowed his brow. "No, the commotion from the Bone Forging Stage wouldn't be this intense! What is that old fox Yang Zhantian up to now?"
In the Ximen family's courtyard, Ximen Po was engaged in a game of chess with a young man. Ximen Po placed a white piece on the board and smiled, "I'm curious, what brings the Dark Envoy to my humble home in Huang Capital? The Dark Envoy's movements are rarely a harbinger of good news."
With a snap, the man placed a black piece and replied with a smile, "Oh? Then what, in the eyes of Master Ximen Po, would be considered good news?"
Magpies heralding good fortune, a clear and invigorating spirit! Only with these signs can one anticipate a good omen. Ximen Po raised an eyebrow and placed another piece on the board.
The man chuckled, "Does the arrival of my Dark Envoy not also bring good tidings?"
"Oh? What might you mean by that? Hmm?!" Ximen Po was about to respond when a sudden disturbance rippled through the air, prompting him to frown and look towards the Yang family's direction. "What is that old ghost up to now? This is... someone is at the Bone Forging Stage!"
Ximen Po was taken aback. Whose Bone Forging Stage could cause such a disturbance? What was Yang Zhantian scheming?
It wasn't just Ximen Po who was curious; Liu Qin, the patriarch of the Lau family, shared the same sentiment. Yet, neither dared to investigate further, knowing full well that Yang Zhantian was not one to be provoked lightly.
As they pondered what the Yang family was up to, an even larger wave of energy surged and then vanished without a trace!
Meanwhile, Yang Rui was glaring at the man before him with disdain. Yang Zhantian was laughing heartily while rubbing Yang Rui's face, "Hahahaha, truly worthy of being my son, Yang Zhantian. Such exceptional talent, even a mere movement in bone forging creates such a commotion! Hahahaha!"
"Let go!" Yang Rui had no patience for idle chatter with him. This so-called father was really too much!
Didn't he realize that one shouldn't just randomly rub someone's face?
Ignoring the frenzied Yang Zhantian, Yang Rui turned his attention to the System Interface:
Name: Yang Rui
Level: 6
Experience: 577/1600
Realm: None
Vitality: 680/680
Attack: 102/102
Physique: 11.9/11.9
Agility: 11.9/11.9
Strength: 11.9/11.9
Spirit: 19.8/19.8
Status: Normal
Skills: Body Strengthening Level 1, Exuberant Energy Level 1, Comprehension Level 1, More is Better Level 1, Accumulation Level 1, Anti-injury Thorn Armor Level 1, Golden Body Level 1
Equipment: True Martial Set
Yang Rui mused to himself, "Wow, I've become a Blood Ox! My vitality has now reached 680 points, which is a 0.7 times increase. So, does that mean the average person only has about 400 points of vitality? That can't be too bad, right? Although my body has been digitized, I can't use my own data as the benchmark, or else I wouldn't even know how I died!"
