Chapter 35: Muscle of Copper Formed

Chapter 35: Chapter 0035 Muscle of Copper Formed

Editor: Chrissy

Chen Yu was overjoyed and hastily accepted the “Primordial Grass” from Le Feng.

However, he wasn’t foolish; Le Feng giving him the Primordial Grass for free was essentially a “hush money” transaction.

So,

Other people would find it difficult to extract the content of the “Cloud Stepping” from Chen Yu.

"Rest assured, Junior Brother Yue! I am also preparing to challenge the inner sect. How could I do something so foolish?”

Chen Yu promised.

Challenge the inner sect?

Le Feng was taken aback. Did Chen Yu, who was merely at the early-stage Meridian Passage, also dare to think of challenging the inner sect? Was this ambition too great?

"Then I wish Brother Chen a swift victory.”

Naturally, Le Feng wouldn’t discourage Chen Yu with words. He said no more and turned to leave.

In the spot,

Chen Yu held that stalk of “Primordial Pearl Grass” in his hand, feeling somewhat excited inside.

He finally gathered all the materials for the second prescription!

…

That day,

Chen Yu returned to his residence and took out spiritual materials like the “Marrow of the Bull” and “Primordial Pearl Grass” to prepare the second kind of body-refining potion.

Although the second prescription in the “Copper Statue Technique” was still considered low-end, it used some transcendental resources of spiritual rare materials, elevating it a notch above the previous “commoner prescription.”

Gurgling~

In a short while, a bucket of crimson potion bubbled and surged with heat, successfully prepared.

Splash!

Chen Yu put one foot into the bucket, squatting inside it.

Instantly,

A spicy, numbing, and stinging sensation seeped from the surface of his skin into the deeper layers of his muscles little by little.

Chen Yu quickly began circulating the “Copper Statue Technique.”

The effect of this second prescription was much better than he had anticipated.

Sizzle sizzle~

Where Chen Yu’s skin touched the potion, an odd sound emerged as the spiritual power from the prescription started merging into his body.

Once again, Chen Yu experienced the exhilarating sensation of rapid progress in the “Copper Statue Technique.”

His “Copper Statue Technique” was already lingering at the peak of the Copper Skin level, and it now began to make obvious progress again.

Thump, thump! Thump, thump!

Suddenly, Chen Yu’s heart started beating strongly and rapidly, with a sense of urgency.

"What’s going on!”

Chen Yu felt an invisible “suction” within the heartbeat.

This “suction” targeted nothing external, nor did it affect the internal energy existing inside him.

Gurgle, gurgle!

A continuous string of bubbles rose in the bucket, with the invisible spiritual power of the potion transforming into strands as fine as spiritual snakes, merging into Chen Yu’s flesh and blood at a faster pace.

This is?

Stunned, Chen Yu realized the body-refining potion’s effect nearly doubled!

Even if he were foolish, he would know this phenomenon was linked to the crystalline heart integrated within him.

"Can’t waste it!”

Chen Yu took a deep breath and maximized the “Copper Statue Technique.”

No matter how much the potion’s power came, he absorbed it all!

Buzz!

Chen Yu’s entire skin took on a dark copper hue, with a stream of faint red flowing over it.

In that instant,

He seemed to transform into a primitive bronze statue, exuding a dignified aura that made spirits and demons step back.

What Chen Yu didn’t know was,

In most heavenly treasures, the human body could never achieve one-hundred-percent absorption efficiency; most of the spiritual power would be wasted.

Originally,

A single bucket of potion—if someone could absorb forty percent of the medicinal power, it would be considered impressive.

But at this moment,

Under the invisible “suction” effect of the mysterious heart, nearly one-hundred-percent of the potion’s effectiveness was absorbed by Chen Yu and applied to his “talent in body techniques,” leading to qualitative changes in effectiveness.

If an ordinary person were to absorb so madly, they would go astray and bleed from seven orifices.

However, Chen Yu’s body was no longer within the normal human range.

Gurgle gurgle~

He absorbed frantically as the surface of his dark bronze muscles faintly outlined fine muscle textures.

It seemed,

Chen Yu’s muscles weren’t much larger than before. Yet at that moment, his muscles were full of a three-dimensional sculptural beauty, radiating a masculine allure.

An hour later

A bucket of body-refining potion was fully absorbed.

Chen Yu felt his “Copper Statue Technique” was almost halfway into the “Copper Sinew” level.

"This effect… is simply amazing!”

Chen Yu was overjoyed.

However,

The materials for this prescription were barely gathered, only enough for two concoctions of body-refining potion.

Today, he used it once and only one remained.

To achieve the best effect, Chen Yu didn’t immediately use the remaining one.

Then thereafter,

He spent an entire day using the “Copper Statue Body Refining Method” to temper and strike his body, exhausting the efficacy of the first time entirely.

After a day passed,

Chen Yu started using the second remaining body-refining potion.

The second time,

The effectiveness was slightly less, but it still brought rapid progress to Chen Yu’s “Copper Statue Technique!”

Gurgle, gurgle!

At a certain moment, the muscles over Chen Yu’s entire body formed a singular, perfect line, robust and flexible.

With each breath in and out,

Chen Yu felt his body was filled with an explosive force like a leopard.

"Copper Sinew Body!”

Chen Yu activated the “Copper Statue Technique,” with flowing sculptural muscle texture emerging on his body, embodying not only toughness but also a powerful tenacity.

Upon first glance,

Chen Yu appeared just like a living copper statue, with surging sinew patterns shifting beneath his skin that outlined ancient bronze lines, exuding a mysterious and solemn aura.

Whoosh!

Chen Yu threw a punch, accompanied by sharp howling winds, with the gust heavy and forceful. That punch seemed as if it wasn’t from a human but an ancient giant ape.

"Tremendous power surge!”

Just with one punch, Chen Yu sensed his remarkable improvement.

The previous “Copper Skin” level mainly corresponded to the Body Refining Stage, where the increase in power wasn’t much, focusing mainly on defense.

But now, at the “Copper Sinew” level, which corresponded to the Meridian Passage Stage, the deeper layer of his sinew was being refined and strengthened, causing a surge in power.

Gurgle!

The bucket still had half of the potion power left, and Chen Yu suppressed his excitement, continuing to absorb and not waste any efficacy!

The remaining potency was used by him to further consolidate his Copper Sinew Body.

The next morning,

Chen Yu woke early, his face glowing red.

After yesterday’s consolidation, his “Copper Statue Technique” further progressed.

As for the increase in strength, Chen Yu couldn’t estimate it yet.

Conservatively estimated, the physical strength increased by no less than fifty percent. More importantly, the bodily agility improved, significantly boosting explosiveness and resistance.

"My current strength makes it not difficult to break into the top five of the outer sect.”

Chen Yu speculated.

It should be noted that the seventh-ranked in the outer sect, Huang Yuan, was already at the level of Great Evil Chu Lifeng.

And Chen Yu’s estimation of the top five strength was just a preliminary assessment.

The specific situation would require practical verification.

Additionally,

After substantial enhancement of his physique, Chen Yu clearly felt an improvement in the cultivation efficiency of the “Cloud Evil Heart Method.”

This confirmed his hypothesis!

Chen Yu’s cultivation approach was to first enhance the “Copper Statue Technique” as quickly as possible.

Doing so had two benefits.

First, strengthening the physical defense brought about an increase in power.

In this sect world, having greater power offered the capability to acquire more resources and speak with authority.

Second, improving physical quality could promote the cultivation of mental method and internal energy.

The transformation and improvement of physique, in a way, could be seen as an indirect enhancement of cultivation aptitude.

The facts proved that Chen Yu’s approach was feasible.

"Junior Brother Chen, are you here?”

A gentle girl’s voice came from outside the house.

Squeak!

Chen Yu opened the door and saw a delicate maiden’s face; it was Tong Yuling.

"Senior Sister Tong.”

Chen Yu smiled slightly, understanding her intention.

Speaking of which,

The rapid promotion of his “Copper Statue Technique” was also thanks to Tong Yuling for advancing the Marrow of the Bull to him.

"Chen… Chen junior brother?”

Tong Yuling was momentarily stunned when she saw Chen Yu, a glint of brightness flashing in her eyes.

In her vision, the young man’s build was tall and muscular, with flowing sculptural muscle lines, exuding masculine allure.

To the extent that,

At that instant, a faint blush appeared on the delicate maiden’s face.

"Junior Brother Chen has changed a lot; it seems your skill has increased greatly. I am more confident in this action.”

Tong Yuling turned and smiled.

The two walked side by side, discussing the details of the “Eliminate List.”

"Rest assured, Senior Sister, I have received your reward, and this time in eliminating the ‘Blood-Handed Bald,’ I will do my utmost!”

Chen Yu was full of confidence.

…

Days later,

In the northern part of Chu Country, within an abandoned, silent manor.

A man and a woman, dressed in green, walked neither hurried nor slow.

"I have learned that the ‘Blood-Handed Bald’ recently arrived in this vicinity. There is one piece of good news and one bad news.”

Tong Yuling’s face was calm.

Chen Yu asked, “What’s the bad news?”

"The bad news is the Blood-Handed Bald summoned his four subordinates, the ‘Four Blood Sons,’ together. These ‘Four Blood Sons’ are all at the Meridian Passage Stage and are adept at collaborating, with quite a few tactics.”

Tong Yuling’s expression turned solemn.

"Oh? What’s the good news then?”

Chen Yu’s expression remained unchanged, rather more interested. If the opponents were too weak, he would be disappointed instead.

Tong Yuling replied, “The good news is that the ‘Blood-Handed Bald’ acquired some spiritual rare materials and is currently in seclusion for intensive cultivation. His resting place is very easy to find.”

Easy to find. That was good news.

"It’s indeed good news.”

Chen Yu wore a smile. He now wasn’t afraid of strong opponents, only afraid they were hard to find, wasting a lot of time.

An hour later,

Chen Yu and Tong Yuling arrived inside the manor, standing before a large courtyard still of considerable size.

The two exchanged glances and walked slowly towards the courtyard.

"Hahaha… More fools coming to court death!”

A strange laugh echoed from the yard.

Swish! Swish! Swish…

In an instant, four people in blood robes flew out, forming a line.

These four blood-robed figures, with three men and one woman, each had a blood mole at their brows, with cold internal energy swirling around them.

With a sense of their inner energy, Chen Yu determined that the three men were all at the mid-stage Meridian Passage.

And that female blood-robed figure was actually at the late-stage Meridian Passage.

"Damn! The ‘Four Blood Sons’ are higher in cultivation than the intelligence suggested. Plus, they are not surprised by our appearance at all.”

Tong Yuling sensed something was amiss.

Years of experience told her that facing such a situation, one must never forcibly kill the target and must even prepare for retreat.

"Jie jie, it’s two sect kids; this time we’ve hit the jackpot.”

A sinister, raspy voice came from behind them.

Swoosh!

Unknowingly when, an old man in a blood robe and baldhead appeared from behind.

"Blood-Handed Bald!”

Tong Yuling’s expression slightly changed, inwardly shouting that it was bad.

At this moment, the two were caught in a front-to-back encirclement by the “Blood-Handed Bald” and the “Four Blood Sons.”

"Tsk tsk, tender skin, pure face, the old man loves enjoying such untouched young girls like you the most

Blood-Handed Bald licked his lips, his squinted eyes roaming wantonly over Tong Yuling’s lovely figure and delicate face, seemingly pleased with the prey he had this time.