War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens Chapter 3: Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique
Previously on War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens...
Chapter 3: Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique
Translator: / KurazyTolanzuraytor Editor: Lucas / Lincoln
“Die!!”
An explosion of pure rage erupted within the mind of Duan Ling Tian.
The sudden, agonizing sensation nearly forced him into unconsciousness.
This piercing pain originated from the depths of his soul, causing Duan Ling Tian’s entire frame to shudder uncontrollably...
“No... This cannot be! You do not belong to this world...
I was so close, only a hair’s breadth away... I cannot accept this... I refuse to accept this!!”
The gravelly voice warped suddenly, sounding as though it had encountered an object of absolute terror.
With one final, desperate howl, the voice vanished entirely, leaving no trace that it had ever existed.
“What just happened?”
As the excruciating pain began to fade, Duan Ling Tian slowly regained his clarity.
His eyes soon snapped wide open. A flood of incredibly dense and alien memories surged into his mind, and he instinctively moved to seize them.
“This is...”
Despite possessing the wisdom of two separate lifetimes, Duan Ling Tian found himself completely stunned by the influx of information.
These memories were the legacy of the ‘Rebirth Martial Emperor’ from ten millennia ago—one of the legendary Seven Great Martial Emperors of the Cloud Continent!
Cloud Continent was the name given to this vast world.
Ten thousand years ago, the Seven Great Martial Emperors were the supreme rulers of the Cloud Continent, figures who stood at the peak and were revered as Gods... Their power was incomparable, and they looked down upon the masses. With a simple wave of their hands, they seemed capable of seizing the stars or eclipsing the sun and moon.
During that era, the Rebirth Martial Emperor was hailed as the mightiest of the seven. He had once utilized his soul to possess another's body and achieve rebirth, effectively living through two full lifetimes.
In his first life, while he relentlessly pursued the peak of the Dao of martial arts, he was also a legendary alchemist.
In his second life, he became an elite weapons craftsman and mastered the art of Inscription techniques to their absolute limit.
“Incredible!”
Duan Ling Tian exhaled sharply.
The Rebirth Martial Emperor was truly a divine figure of the Cloud Continent.
Had he managed to complete three cycles of rebirth, his Three Lives Rebirth Technique would have reached perfection.
At that point, even if the other Seven Great Martial Emperors joined forces, they would have been no match for him!
“Ha ha ha ha,” Duan Ling Tian burst into laughter.
He had been troubled by the prospect of starting his Cultivation with such a weak body, but the Rebirth Martial Emperor had just delivered the perfect solution at the perfect time!
Taking a deep breath, Duan Ling Tian reached a conclusion.
He would practice the Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique!
During the Rebirth Martial Emperor’s first life, he had been a Royal Grade alchemist.
Because of this, preparing a medicinal solution for a body-tempering bath was a trivial matter for Duan Ling Tian.
To the common people of the Cloud Continent, alchemists were categorized into nine ranks, where Grade Nine was the basement and Grade One was the pinnacle.
However, only the true powerhouses at the top of the Cloud Continent knew that above Grade One existed the ranks of Quasi-Royal Grade and the ultimate Royal Grade alchemist.
The Rebirth Martial Emperor was the solitary Royal Grade alchemist in the history of the continent.
“Mom, I require some medicinal ingredients.”
Duan Ling Tian handed a written list to his mother, Li Rou.
“Tian, these are all herbs used for strengthening the physical body. Years ago, I gathered similar materials and asked the Grand Elder to brew them for you, but they had no effect.”
Li Rou scanned the list. Though she wasn't a professional in pill refining, she could recognize the various items requested.
The Grand Elder of the Li family, Li Huo, was a Grade Nine alchemist and the only one in their Sect; consequently, he held immense prestige within the family.
“Mom, I want to give it a try.”
The young man shook his head, his gaze filled with determination.
“Very well, Mom will purchase them for you,” Li Rou replied, nodding with affection.
To her, as long as her son was content, the cost of the materials didn't matter. After all, they were merely material goods.
A half-hour later, Li Rou returned with the specific herbs Duan Ling Tian had requested.
“Tian, do you want me to ask the Grand Elder to help you process these?”
“No need, Mom. Just leave them with me.”
Once he had the ingredients, the youth retreated to his chambers.
“Is Tian planning to handle the herbs himself? Oh well, if it makes him happy. These plants aren't toxic, so I’ll let him play.”
Li Rou felt a bit curious but wasn't overly worried.
Duan Ling Tian had requested seven types of common medicinal materials to create the Seven Treasures Body Tempering Liquid.
This specific liquid could significantly enhance physical strength and accelerate the Cultivation speed of those in the Body Tempering Stage.
The recipe for the Seven Treasures Body Tempering Liquid had long been lost to the Cloud Continent. The Rebirth Martial Emperor had discovered it within ancient ruins during his second life.
He had intended to use it for his own third life, but now Duan Ling Tian would be the one to benefit.
Brewing medicinal liquids was fundamentally different from the process of refining pills.
Pill refining required the creation of Pill Fire, a skill only accessible to ranked alchemists.
In contrast, making medicinal liquids only required the correct formula. As long as one knew the ingredients and the precise order of preparation, anyone could do it.
Working with the Seven Treasures Body Tempering Liquid for the first time, Duan Ling Tian spent a clumsy hour before he finally managed to produce the liquid by following the Rebirth Martial Emperor’s memories.
Once finished, he had his mother’s maid prepare a bath barrel with warm water.
Duan Ling Tian emptied the Seven Treasures Body Tempering Liquid into the water, stirred it well, stripped off his clothes, and climbed in.
Sitting cross-legged in the tub, he immediately felt a numbing sensation spread across his skin.
He understood that the Seven Treasures Body Tempering Liquid was being absorbed into his pores and refining his physical structure.
Closing his eyes, Duan Ling Tian began to circulate the Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique...
The Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique was divided into the War Sovereign’s Nine Forms.
Once fully mastered, a practitioner could wield the power of nine dragons, reaching the level of a Martial Emperor and attaining unmatched combat strength!
Currently, Duan Ling Tian was practicing the first form: the Spirit Serpent Form.
As his body greedily drank in the essence, the barrel of medicinal water was rapidly depleted.
Meanwhile, his progress with the Spirit Serpent Form finally began to stabilize.
The path to becoming a true martial artist began with body tempering—the strengthening of one's vital Qi and blood, and the total transformation of the physical form.
Three days later, after finishing his third barrel of medicinal liquid, Duan Ling Tian finally broke through to the first level of the Body Tempering Stage.
“Hua La La~”
Duan Ling Tian stepped out of the water and stood before a mirror. Looking at his toned physique—which was a world away from how he looked three days prior—he began to smile.
He stretched his limbs and realized his flexibility had become incredible.
This was the primary benefit of the Spirit Serpent Form; it rendered the body as supple and agile as a serpent.
Duan Ling Tian’s eyes narrowed with focus.