Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 977 - 506: Jade Bones, Frenzied Rewards! (Part 2)
Previously on Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister...
Possessing a cunning and subtle nature, appearing unthreatening yet harboring a mind sharper than any other.
However, a sigh escaped it, "Who would willingly place their life and the prospect of death into another's grasp?"
"Crude words, yet they ring with undeniable truth! That is indeed the logic!"
"Yet, there's one matter: how much longer can you sustain my jade bone's complete transformation? You must have observed my exceptionally robust physique; the jade bone is nearing completion, but it proves incredibly difficult!"
Chen Xuan inquired with gravitas.
This was also his paramount concern. After all, the time remaining within the burial ground was dwindling rapidly. If completion was too late...
"Hmm..."
The Spiritual Liquid deliberated, "Allow me to examine first. I shall sense it carefully."
To this, Chen Xuan readily agreed, with a mere flick of his wrist, the Spiritual Power that had been confining it instantly dissipated.
"Are you not concerned I might flee?"
The Spiritual Liquid questioned, its gaze fixed on him with bewilderment.
"Go ahead and attempt to flee?"
Since he dared to release it, Chen Xuan was, naturally, fully prepared. The spatial confines of the stone cave were utterly suppressed by his mastery of the Rule of Space; even if the Spiritual Liquid desired to escape now, it would be impossible.
"I had not anticipated your mastery of the Rule of Space."
The Spiritual Liquid finally grasped the situation at this juncture.
Chen Xuan, too, was filled with surprise, "Having resided in the Holy Land, you seem remarkably knowledgeable about everything."
"What is so peculiar about that?"
The Spiritual Liquid responded nonchalantly. Then, a wisp of mist emanated from its fingertips, hovering above Chen Xuan's head. "Do not resist. I intend to examine the interior of your being."
Chen Xuan inclined his head, permitting the mist to permeate his body.
Nevertheless, his vigilance remained unflagging.
Should it make any untoward move, he would not hesitate to act ruthlessly, intending to swallow it whole!
Upon the mist's entry into his body, the jade bone within Chen Xuan awakened with a ferocity akin to a slumbering beast.
Were it not for Chen Xuan's deliberate restraint, it would have already consumed the Spiritual Liquid.
The mist, guided by the Spiritual Liquid's will, traced a complete circuit within Chen Xuan's physique before returning to its source.
"Hiss—"
It drew a sharp breath, regarding Chen Xuan with an expression of profound gravity.
"How is it?"
"Monstrous!"
"Hmm?"
Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow. Monstrous?
"Your jade bone has assimilated various energies, and I even detected an exceptionally pure energy, merely one tier below my own. By rights, you should have completed the jade bone's formation long ago."
"Cease your ramblings and tell me, specifically, how much longer!"
Chen Xuan's impatience was evident. He was already aware of these details; what he urgently needed now was a concrete timeframe.
"At least six months!"
After a moment of contemplation, the Spiritual Liquid offered a timeframe deemed reasonably reliable.
Any shorter duration would risk compromising its foundational integrity.
"Six months...."
Chen Xuan murmured, finding the duration acceptable.
Misinterpreting his response as dissatisfaction, the Spiritual Liquid gritted its metaphorical teeth. "Three months. That is the absolute fastest; anything less, and I cannot possibly accomplish it."
"Alright!"
The shorter the duration, the better. His desire to hasten the jade bone's completion was paramount, especially given his current circumstances within the Stone Race; greater strength translated directly to enhanced self-preservation capabilities.
Naturally, he had already contemplated contingency plans.
"Produce a drop of your essence blood."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan spared no time, promptly condensing a droplet of essence blood. "What is the next step?"
The Spiritual Liquid extended its hands, tilted its head back, closed its eyes, and then spoke slowly, "Imprint the essence blood upon my forehead. Following that, you will experience a sensation."
It was that straightforward?
The process bore a striking resemblance to how Spiritual Treasures recognized their masters through a drop of blood.
However, Chen Xuan felt no trepidation, confident in his control of the situation. He pointed towards its forehead, and the essence blood floated gently, gradually immersing itself.
In the subsequent moment, a peculiar sensation bloomed within Chen Xuan's heart.
An absolute dominion over life and death!
It was akin to planting a soul seed. At this instant, an unusual rune materialized upon the Spiritual Liquid's forehead.
"Are you satisfied now?"
The Spiritual Liquid's voice held a subtle undertone of sorrow. It was the purest essence born from the very fabric of heaven and earth, newly awakened, only to become another's captive.
"Enter!"
With those words, the Spiritual Liquid transformed into a beam of white light and penetrated Chen Xuan's mouth, swiftly journeying to his Dantian.
"Boom!"
The instant it reached the Dantian, rings of white mist radiated outwards from its form.
Chen Xuan's body was instantly invigorated.
Such pristine energy was not solely beneficial for the jade bone but for his Spiritual Power cultivation as well.
"Control it. Let the jade bone absorb it!"
The Spiritual Liquid's voice resonated within Chen Xuan's mind.
Without needing the reminder, Chen Xuan understood. Leaving a trace of his Spiritual Power to watch over Shi Lin, he assumed a cross-legged position and commenced facilitating the jade bone's absorption process.
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Time flowed relentlessly. Inside the stony caverns of the Holy Mountain, a mix of elation and sorrow permeated the air. Those who successfully nurtured high-level Crystal Stones to enhance their might rejoiced, and among them, Zhang Qiu gazed with exhilaration at the Crystal Stone he had cultivated. "Top-tier..." he breathed, his voice thick with emotion, "Behold this pristine Crystal Stone, truly top-tier!" Though a man of imposing stature, tears welled in his eyes. With such a precious Crystal Stone, its successful cultivation would undoubtedly yield another paramount expert for the Zhang family. "Yes, Brother Qiu..." the woman beside him sobbed, her tears blurring her vision. This represented their progeny, albeit manifested as a Crystal Stone for now, destined to mature into an embryo over decades. Yet, such a long wait posed no obstacle. Upon witnessing this magnificent Crystal Stone, the Zhang ancestors would undoubtedly channel all available resources into its nurturing. However, as the woman’s gaze returned to Zhang Qiu, her heart ached profoundly. His excessive consumption of blood had led to a mere two realm advancements within the confines of the stone cave, leaving him at the fourth level of the Dao Realm. Had he not utilized the Blood Burning Stone, achieving the fifth, or even the sixth level, would have been entirely within reach.