Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 978 - 506: Jade Bones, Frenzied Rewards! (Part 3)

"No problem!"

Zhang Qiu embraced her, realizing there was still a month remaining, and reaching the fifth level should not be an issue.

"We can definitely do it!"

The woman confirmed with a resolute nod.

Meanwhile, atop the Holy Mountain's peak, Chen Xuan's physique emanated a brilliant jade-like luster.

This indicated the imminent completion of his Jade Bone.

Remarkably, this was a full month ahead of the schedule predicted by the Spiritual Liquid's effects.

"Rumble..."

At this juncture, Chen Xuan's body rumbled intensely as his blood and spiritual power churned within.

However, the Spiritual Liquid's aura appeared weakened.

As Chen Xuan's Jade Bone neared its final stage, he completely focused on its completion, forcefully absorbing the remaining energy.

Without this concentrated effort, achieving completion so rapidly would have been impossible.

This intense absorption caused the white inner core within the Spiritual Liquid to dim, showing distinct cracks.

It was teetering on the brink of collapse.

"Sigh!"

He inwardly sighed, acknowledging how close he came to losing it all.

This very white inner core had taken him tens of thousands of years to condense, and it was through this core that he had awakened his consciousness with the Human Race's assistance.

It represented his lifeline, yet he had damaged it through his actions.

"Done!"

Chen Xuan declared.

"Boom..."

The final fragment of the Jade Bone was now complete.

After enduring immense effort and absorbing vast amounts of energy, the Jade Bone was finally fully formed at this moment.

A radiant jade luminescence emanated from the Jade Bone.

This glow rendered the interior of Chen Xuan's body crystal clear and translucent.

"This is..."

Under the illumination of the jade light, previously vanished apertures began to faintly reappear.

Entry into the Sacred Body path had begun!

"Good, good, hahahaha..."

Chen Xuan erupted in wild laughter, astonished that as the Jade Bone reached completion, it simultaneously revealed long-lost apertures.

This aligned with Zhan Tian's teachings: to cultivate the Sacred Body, one must first reactivate the apertures.

However, these apertures were only present in the initial stages of a martial artist's journey; they integrated into the body as one's strength grew.

Even attempting to force them open proved futile.

Only by reactivating them through the Jade Bone could the Sacred Body be cultivated.

This was precisely why Zhan Tian had stated the Jade Bone was a fundamental prerequisite for Sacred Body cultivation.

"Buzz!"

Just as Chen Xuan reveled in his excitement, a buzzing sound filled the air, and an aperture materialized with a resounding boom under the jade-colored light.

"Ding!"

A mechanical sound chimed in Chen Xuan's ears.

Instantly, lines of golden text materialized before his vision.

[Host Chen Xuan has completed the Jade Bone, Grade: Seventh Grade!]

[Begin cultivation of the Sacred Body!]

[Achieving Seventh Grade Jade Bone, reward: 1 billion skill points!]

[Achieving Seventh Grade Jade Bone, reward: one physical enhancement!]

[Achieving Seventh Grade Jade Bone, Divine Techniques, talent, and spirit body all upgraded by one realm!]

[Divine Techniques: Evolution has reached the highest realm, upgraded to talent, able to deduce all things!]

Chen Xuan was stunned!

He stared as line after line of information flashed before him.

To his surprise, the system bestowed rewards upon the completion of his Jade Bone, and it was of Seventh Grade!

Gazing at the flashing text, Chen Xuan's thoughts shifted, and he summoned the system interface.

...

[Rules: Rule of Space (40%)]

[Jade Bone: Seventh Grade (50%)]

[Sacred Body: (1/108)]

[Talent: Concealment, Evolution]

[Spirit Body: Origin Dao Body]

[Realm: Martial Cultivator: Dao Realm (Fifth Level), Spirit Cultivator: Dao Stage (Fifth Level)]

[Cultivation Techniques: Nine Elements Dao Skill (Dao Grade) (Level 17 (2.04 billion / 7.2 billion)), Myriad Manifestation Skill (Level 20 (120 million / 8.32 billion))]

[Skill Points: 6.27 billion]

...

Chen Xuan's gaze traveled across the displayed information, and he murmured aloud.

"What does the 50% next to Jade Bone signify?"

"Could it indicate potential for further enhancement?"

As his eyes moved to the Sacred Body section and he noted the '1/108' notation, he began to grasp its implication.

The human body possessed 108 apertures; solely revealing one meant that a complete Sacred Body required the re-cultivation of all 108.

Beyond these two points, the evolution of his talent captured his utmost interest.

It had transitioned from Divine Techniques to encompassing talent.

Previously, it referred to the evolution of cultivation techniques; now, it claimed the ability to deduce all things.

People? Events? Objects?

"Never mind, I'll test it later to find out."

He gave the other rewards only a cursory glance.

"Tsk tsk..."

Chen Xuan's lips curved into a smirk, feeling immense satisfaction. He hadn't anticipated such rewards from the system upon finishing his Jade Bone.

Yet, upon reflection, it seemed logical; after all, the Jade Bone represented the most formidable challenge he had encountered thus far in his cultivation journey.

Not only did it demand a vast amount of resources, but this undertaking also involved the peril of entering the Stone Cave.

"You have finally perfected the Jade Bone technique."

Just then, a voice, clearly not in its prime condition, emanated from the Spiritual Liquid, reaching his ears.

"You ought to take a break and Recuperate!"

He was fully aware of the Spiritual Liquid's state, yet with the Jade Bone technique nearing completion, he sensed that delaying further might complicate matters immensely.

This conviction compelled him to forcefully absorb the Spiritual Liquid.

"Hmm, but with only a month remaining until the Holy Mountain seals its entrance, have you devised a plan for our departure?"

Now inextricably linked with Chen Xuan, its fate was tied to his; his demise meant its own.

"Isn't she right here?"

"Eliminate her, then assume her form directly. After all, she was plotting to kill me before we entered this place."

"And what of nurturing the crystal stone?"

In response to the Spiritual Liquid's query, Chen Xuan nonchalantly replied, "Even if the nurturing fails, I cannot extract it!"

This was the sole remaining path.

To ensure a safe exit, he had to become Shi Lin and subsequently depart from the Stone Race.

"I will undertake the nurturing of the crystal stone."

"You can accomplish this?"

As Chen Xuan voiced his question, he immediately realized: if it could nurture the essence of the Stone Race, why couldn't it nurture a mere crystal stone?

"I had nearly forgotten about this capability!"

"However, it will require a certain duration, and I am currently too depleted; I must recuperate for a period."

"What exactly do you mean by that?"