mesbooks Chapter 91 Tempering the Body, Jade Bones Begin to Take Shape
Chapter 91 Tempering the Body, Jade Bones Begin to Take Shape
There was no day or night in the cave, and Ma Cong completely forgot about time.
The only thing he could perceive was the changes in his own body and the Netherworld Bone Tempering Flower gradually shrinking.
The second leaf, the third leaf...
Each time you swallow it, it's like falling into an icy hell – pure torture.
That kind of pain wasn't just a simple accumulation; it became more intense and deeper into the bone marrow with each repetition.
Ma Cong felt that his spirit was like a rubber band that had been repeatedly stretched, and it could snap at any moment.
Several times, he was in so much pain that he almost fainted.
But he persevered through it all with sheer grit.
He bit the tip of his tongue, using the intense pain to keep himself awake.
He visualized the stance of Bajiquan, using the intent of the fist to counteract the chill that invaded his mind.
He thought of his mysterious master, Old Man Chen, and the seemingly unreliable but caring old master, and the high hopes they placed on him.
He can't fall here!
The path of martial arts cultivates not only muscles, bones, and skin, but also mind and will.
If you can't even endure this little bit of pain, how can you talk about climbing to the pinnacle of martial arts, or about facing the great calamity that may occur in the future?
Through this almost self-torturous persistence, Ma Cong's willpower was honed to be as tough as refined steel, incredibly resilient.
And his body was undergoing tremendous changes.
When he had absorbed all the leaves of the Netherworld Bone Tempering Flower, his entire torso, including his sternum, ribs, collarbone, spine... all his bones had taken on a perfect jade color.
This jade color is deeper and warmer than the previous color on the limb bones.
Ma Cong could feel that his internal organs were firmly protected within this indestructible jade skeleton.
His strength, his vitality, and his physical functions all reached a new peak.
He simply sat there, his breath carrying a deep, muffled sound like thunder.
The air inside the cave became hot and dry because of his powerful qi and blood, melting the frost on the stone walls.
Ma Cong slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes no longer held the weariness and pain of before, only a calm, still gaze remained.
He looked down at his body. His skin was still the same color, but beneath it, it seemed as if a volcano was about to erupt.
He clenched his fist.
It did not use any internal energy, only pure physical strength.
"boom!"
With a muffled thud, the air in front of him was actually dented by his punch, forming a visible pressure ripple.
This is the power of the Jade Bone Golden Body!
Every gesture he makes contains immense power.
Ma Cong stood up and stretched his body.
He felt his body was more coordinated and stronger than ever before.
With the tempering of his torso bones complete, the power of his entire body was finally able to be perfectly integrated into a whole.
He used to be like a machine assembled from various top-notch parts. Although powerful, there were always some minor lags between the parts.
And now, he is a piece of divine iron that is perfectly formed and flawless!
Ma Cong's gaze fell on the Netherworld Bone Tempering Flower in the jade box, which was now just a bare black flower stem with a ghostly blue flame-like flower at the top.
This is the final step.
It is also the most crucial and dangerous step.
Tempering the skull!
The skull is the most complex and also the most fragile bone in the human body.
It protects the most important and mysterious organ in the human body—the brain.
Tempering the skull is more than ten times more difficult and dangerous than tempering other parts of the bones!
Because that domineering cold air will not only affect the bones, but will also inevitably affect the brain.
If not controlled properly, it can lead to mental impairment, turning one into an idiot, or even brain death and instant death.
Even with Ma Cong's greatly increased willpower and his mastery of his body, he still wasn't entirely confident.
He took a deep breath, expelling all the distracting thoughts and fears from his mind.
A martial artist should have a fearless heart.
Being timid and hesitant, always looking ahead and behind, is a major taboo in martial arts.
He has come this far, so there is no reason for him to back down.
Ma Cong didn't rush to start immediately. Instead, he sat down cross-legged again, closed his eyes, and began to adjust his state.
He adjusted his mind to an unprecedented state of ethereal clarity and focus.
Adjust your Qi and blood to the most perfect circulation state.
He circulated his inner energy repeatedly within his body, familiarizing himself with the surge in power.
One day, two days, three days...
Three whole days later, Ma Cong finally opened his eyes again.
At this moment, his heart was as still as water, and his spirit as clear as the autumn moon.
He knew he was ready.
He reached out and, without the slightest hesitation, plucked the deep blue flower, stem and all.
Without the leaves as a buffer, this time he will directly face the core and purest medicinal power of the Netherworld Bone Tempering Flower.
He looked at the flower in his hand that was flickering like a will-o'-the-wisp, and without further hesitation, he opened his mouth and swallowed it whole.