C9 Heavenequalizing Creation Spell

Pain!

Heart-wrenching pain!

Unbearable pain!

Before today, Qin Wudi never imagined he would willingly subject himself to such self-torture. He found himself jumping into a pot of boiling water and staying in a metal barrel, enduring the intense heat. If someone had told him about this before today, he would have thought it was utterly foolish. Yet here he was, experiencing the agony firsthand, and he couldn't believe he was still in the barrel instead of getting out.

Time passed amidst the fat man's screams...

In the blink of an eye, half an incense stick's worth of time had gone by. Even then, the fat man continued his piercing cries, his voice now hoarse and weak. Despite the hoarseness, his eyes weren't dull; in fact, they seemed to shine with a faint light.

The reason for this was that, although he felt as if his entire body was thoroughly cooked, he also sensed something else. His body seemed to be growing stronger, and his long-stagnant martial arts level was advancing again, pushing towards the rank of a two-star warrior.

"The big guy's got some grit..."

When the big guy managed to withstand the pain for about 15 minutes without climbing out of the metal barrel, Xiao Tian, who had been sitting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and gave him an approving look. Xiao Tian could handle this kind of pain because he'd faced it many times before in his past life. Even though his current body wasn't as strong as it once was, he could still endure without the shouting and screaming the big guy was doing.

But the big guy was different. This was his first time experiencing something like this, and to endure it for 15 minutes without climbing out was truly impressive. On this continent, any physical training starts with facing such challenges, but not everyone can endure it for that long on their first try.

The first medicinal bath for body tempering is crucial for physical training. The longer one can endure, the more perfect the initial body tempering will be, and the greater the potential for growth. Whether a physical trainee can become a top-tier warrior largely depends on their ability to withstand the first body tempering.

Of course, the big guy's endurance wasn't just about willpower; it also stemmed from his trust in Xiao Tian. Even though the scalding liquid caused him intense pain, almost knocking him out several times, every time he saw Xiao Tian calmly sitting in the barrel, he gritted his teeth and forced himself to endure, resisting the urge to climb out.

Silently giving a nod of approval to his hefty friend, Xiao Tian closed his eyes once more. Although the big guy managed to endure his first herbal bath for a good while, earning Xiao Tian’s admiration, it wasn't enough to completely impress him. After all, his friend's physique was unique, a hidden talent for martial arts. Such a body type requires not just strength but a strong will to master the techniques fully. Even with the right training, there's a risk of losing control midway.

This was just the beginning of the test. If his friend couldn't meet Xiao Tian's standards, even if he helped him improve his skills, he wouldn't use the most ideal method he had in mind.

While testing his friend, Xiao Tian couldn't help but reflect. The herbal bath, though beneficial for refining his own body and cleansing impurities, wasn't perfect for him either. If it weren't for his damaged meridians and shattered elixir field, he could have used the bath alongside internal techniques to achieve a more refined result.

"Everything now hinges on the first body cultivation method after refining," Xiao Tian thought. "I hope this body has a decent talent for physical cultivation, enough to meet the basic standards for those techniques. Otherwise, I'll be starting from a much lower point..."

In the blink of an eye, another fifteen minutes passed. During this time, the big guy's screams became more sporadic, no longer continuous. As time went on, his eyes grew brighter.

"Wow, it seems like the big guy is truly suited for this kind of training. I thought I'd keep this method under wraps forever, but it looks like he's the right one for it..."

Seeing the big guy endure another round, Xiao Tian opened his eyes again, a glint in them, and asked, "Hey, big guy, you still with us?"

"Yeah, I'm still here..."

"Good. Now, pay attention. I'm going to teach you a technique. I'll only explain it once, so how much you grasp depends on your own understanding," Xiao Tian said.

"Uh, can't you go over it a few more times?" the big guy hesitated, his voice hoarse as he sheepishly asked Xiao Tian.

"Have a little faith in yourself, will you? Alright, listen up. I'm only going to explain it once..." Xiao Tian gave him a stern look before slowly beginning to teach a technique called the 'Heaven-Equalizing Creation Spell.'

Heaven-Equalizing Creation Spell!

Though the name might sound a bit grandiose, it suggests that this technique is not to be underestimated. Xiao Tian had discovered this technique in some ancient ruins on Earth, and mastering it could lead one to sainthood or even godhood. When Xiao Tian first found this technique, he was tempted to practice it himself, but his own methods were already quite advanced, so he decided to pass it on instead.

Of course, even if he wanted to cultivate before, it wasn't something easily achieved. This cultivation method required a special lineage to practice. Moreover, while the method was powerful enough to elevate someone to sainthood or godhood, it wasn't easy to master. It contained countless dangers, and the slightest mistake could lead to one's downfall during cultivation.

Now, giving this method to the big guy was a decision not made lightly. If he hadn't witnessed the big guy endure the body tempering process for the duration of a stick of incense, with a matching lineage, and if the big guy hadn't seemed so likable—especially after being treated poorly by 'himself'—and considering he had used the big guy's ten thousand gold banknotes, he wouldn't have revealed such a method.