Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! Chapter 3 3: Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Technique

The System reacted instantly, manifesting rows of text across the digital interface:

[Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Technique - First Part]

Transform the physical form into a vessel of chaos—the origin of both creation and ruin.

Upon attaining the First Stage – Chaos Seed Baptism, the practitioner's body gains the ability to disintegrate and reform at will, enabling the absorption of every type of energy.

Note: Each refinement cycle brings agony that may fracture the psyche. Failure results in total body collapse and certain death.

Grade: Unspecified! (Incomplete!)

Bai Zihan’s pupils dilated as he scanned the details. His pulse quickened, and a spark of intense fervor lit up his gaze.

"Breaking down and reconstructing the body freely... absorbing every form of energy?"

He whispered, his tone vibrating with a blend of reverence and thrill.

The first volume alone surpassed his wildest dreams, particularly the advantage of being able to assimilate any kind of energy.

( Does this mean I can also absorb the attacks of my enemies? )

It wasn't a far-fetched thought, considering those techniques were ultimately composed of Qi.

Regardless, that theory would have to wait until he mastered the initial stage of the Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Technique, which clearly wouldn't be a simple task.

"However... I face certain death if I fail?"

Even though the penalty for failure was lethal, his enthusiasm did not waver.

This was a Cultivation method capable of shattering all constraints—one that could transform his very flesh into a conduit of absolute power. Yet, the price was steep…

"Failure means body collapse and death."

The consequences of a mistake were truly horrific.

Still, looking at his current predicament, he realized he was doomed anyway unless he gained significant power.

Bai Zihan’s gaze turned cold and resolute.

"To survive in this world, weakness is not an option. The Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Technique... it is a gamble, but the rewards..."

Gaining mastery over this technique had the potential to rewrite his destiny.

The grade remained unknown because the manual was unfinished, but the description alone hinted that it was at least on par with a Saint-Grade technique.

Techniques in this world were ranked as Yellow, Profound, Earth, Heaven, Saint, and beyond.

Acquiring even a Heaven-Grade technique was a monumental challenge.

As the most dominant clan within the Desolate Heaven Empire, the Bai Clan held only three such manuals, and none were focused on body refinement.

Regarding Saint-Grade techniques, they were virtually unheard of in the Desolate Heaven Empire—at the very least, Bai Zihan knew of no master who possessed one.

Perhaps those favored-by-fate protagonist types were practicing them in secret, but he had no way of knowing.

Whatever the case, this was clearly superior to the Earth-Grade body refinement method he had been practicing under the Bai Clan's guidance.

The clan's current technique had already made Bai Zihan's physique far sturdier than an average person's, allowing him to shrug off blade strikes.

Yet, it paled in comparison to the potential of the Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Technique.

Furthermore, the ability to absorb all energy types would provide a massive boost to his Cultivation speed.

Of course, he wasn't reckless enough to begin the process without preparation.

He needed to investigate further to maximize his success rate and confirm if this path was truly optimal for him.

His ultimate goal, after all, was staying alive.

He had no intention of jumping from the frying pan into the fire.

It was possible he might not even need to take such a massive risk.

Regardless, a glimmer of light had finally appeared in his previously dark situation.

"System, claim all rewards!"

Bai Zihan ordered.

[Claiming Rewards…] [Qi Refining Achievement: 10x Cultivation Speed Card (3 Days)] [Foundation Establishment Achievement: Martial Arts Enlightenment Card (1 Hour)] [Core Formation Achievement: Primordial Chaos Body Refinement Technique (First Part)] [Defeated Bai Lei: +1000 Points] …

[ Total Points Earned: 27,270 ]

A radiant golden light bathed Zihan as waves of profound knowledge and raw power surged into his soul.

A confident, sharp smile touched his lips.

"Now... let's see if fate has the strength to stop me!"

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Bai Zihan spent the remainder of the day sorting his thoughts and mapping out his future strategy.

Though his newly acquired points allowed for many options, he refused to spend them impulsively.

When it came to armaments and defense, his status as a direct descendant of the Bai Clan ensured his current collection of artifacts was top-tier.

Most of his gear, including his blades and armor, were already Earth-grade; he was essentially "overgeared" for his level.

The System certainly offered better artifacts, but he wasn't foolish enough to dump his limited points into them right now.

Furthermore, high-ranking artifacts demanded a massive amount of Qi to operate. At his current Cultivation, Earth-Grade items were the limit of what he could use effectively.

He might manage to activate a Heaven-Grade artifact once or twice, but it would drain him completely.

Thus, there was no logical reason to buy better weapons at his current stage.

He would revisit that choice once he reached the Nascent Soul realm.

He also refrained from buying any new martial arts for the same reason.

The martial techniques provided by his clan were already Earth-Grade. It was far more efficient to master his current repertoire than to buy high-level skills he couldn't yet handle.

While combat skills weren't his main focus, there was one specific category he prioritized above all else—

Cultivation Techniques!

Out of all the methods—martial arts, body refinement, or movement—one stood as the supreme pillar of importance:

Cultivation Techniques—the core of one's power.

While martial arts governed how one fought and body refinement strengthened the skin and bone, Cultivation techniques dictated how a person gathered, purified, and utilized Qi.

A superior technique was the deciding factor between a world-shaking expert and a mediocre cultivator.

It influenced the purity of one's Qi, the rate of recovery, the chance of a successful breakthrough, and even the length of one's life.

His current method, the Bai Clan’s Earth-Grade [Azure Dragon Breathing Method], was decent enough.

It gave him a solid base, but it wasn't nearly sufficient for his ambitions.

Even with an Earth-Grade manual, Zihan’s progress was merely average. However, a deeper concern weighed on him—

The threat of Potential Bottlenecks.

Many practitioners hit a wall at higher stages—like Nascent Soul, Soul Formation, or Ascension—due to flaws in their foundational techniques.

Inferior Cultivation methods often left impurities in the Qi, making future breakthroughs both dangerous and nearly impossible.

"If I continue to rely on the Bai Clan's technique, I'll hit a dead end before I can even reach the Nascent Soul realm."

Bai Zihan muttered to himself.

This wouldn't be an issue if he were a natural genius, but he knew his limits.

With his natural aptitude, reaching the Nascent Soul realm was the absolute ceiling of his realistic potential.

While such a rank was respected, it offered no security within a clan of villains.

Buying a legendary bloodline or a unique constitution might solve the problem, but those were far beyond his current credit balance.

Zihan would need ten times his current points to afford a bloodline that could truly change his life.

Therefore, the most practical path was to invest in a high-tier Heaven-Grade Cultivation Technique.

He accessed the System Shop, his eyes locking onto the Cultivation section.

Bai Zihan scrolled through a massive library of manuals, his eyes skimming over thousands of different paths.

Some utilized the power of the stars, others the heat of the sun, and some even tapped into the void itself.

In the end, he found the one he wanted.

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[Myriad Breathing Technique: Heaven-Grade]

Description: A supreme method that refines the very essence of the world, allowing the practitioner to harness and master Qi. Absorption Efficiency: Boosts Qi absorption by 200%.

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Bai Zihan’s hands tightened in excitement.

Compared to the [Azure Dragon Breathing Method], this new technique existed on an entirely different plane of power.

It promised to at least double his Qi absorption rate.

This meant his Cultivation speed could effectively twofold—assuming he had enough Qi to draw from.

With the vast resources of the Bai Clan at his disposal, supply would not be an issue.

Zihan had already gathered a massive stash of pills, provided by the clan and his mother.

He had been slothful in the past, but the reality was now clear—

If he didn't change his ways, he wouldn't survive to see tomorrow.