C700 Dragon Veins and Phoenix Bone Body Shaping Spell

A newly advanced master cultivator, having just reached the Shape Gathering Stage, daring to confront the Martial Emperor and Martial Sovereign, is a truly audacious endeavor. Yet, Woo Zhengyang's journey has always been fueled by his unwavering determination and boldness.

Returning to his sanctuary at Heavenly Death Peak, he gazes at the soft couch left behind by Loong Zhiwu. This sight only strengthens his resolve. That couch holds not just memories of their passionate moments, but also the heartfelt confessions they shared.

"No matter what lies ahead, nothing will stop me from finding Zhiwu! If the Martial Emperor stands in my way, I'll defeat him. If the Martial Sovereign blocks my path, I'll overthrow him!" Woo Zhengyang vows, his eyes sharp with determination.

He carefully places the couch into the Ice Crystal Fire Hall and sits down cross-legged. Instead of diving straight into cultivation, he gently touches a dark gold ring on his left hand. This ring was given to him by Xuan Qixing, the leader of the Great Desolate Ancient Clan, before they parted ways at the Holy City.

Though it appears ordinary, this ring is a rare spatial artifact known as the Hidden Heaven Ring. As its name suggests, it's similar to the Hidden Heaven Bag but far superior. It's compact and easy to carry, with an internal space vastly greater than that of the Hidden Heaven Bag. Even in ancient times, it was considered extremely valuable.

The Hidden Heaven Ring is precious, but what it holds inside is even more valuable. During a great catastrophe, body tempering cultivators perished, and their techniques mysteriously vanished. However, the Star Emperor and others foresaw this and collected a vast number of body tempering techniques, entrusting them to Xuan Qixing for safekeeping.

Inside this ring are the body tempering techniques that the Star Emperor and his allies risked everything to preserve. From the moment Woo Zhengyang embarked on the dual path of body tempering and energy cultivation, these techniques were his weak point. Now, that weakness has been completely erased. He can freely choose from dozens, even hundreds, of techniques to find the one that suits him best.

Woo Zhengyang's current task is to select the technique he needs to train in the Tendon Bone Stage. Body tempering involves using various methods and techniques to forge one's body and enhance strength. This is evident from the names of the different stages of body tempering techniques: Coagulate Blood and Flesh, Transform Skin, Open Inner Channels, Strengthen Tendons and Bones. Master all four stages, and the King's Body begins to take shape!

Having completed the first three stages, Woo Zhengyang stands at the threshold of the Tendon Bone Stage. His next step is to find the technique that best suits him for this stage, allowing him to advance with greater efficiency. After carefully selecting from dozens of Tendon Bone Stage techniques, Woo Zhengyang chooses one called the "Dragon Tendon Phoenix Bone Sculpting Technique."

This technique is among the best of all Tendon Bone Stage techniques. According to ancient classifications, it even ranks as an Emperor-level technique. This doesn't mean it can elevate one to the Emperor level, but practicing it offers benefits that extend far beyond, even if you reach the Emperor stage.

Take, for example, the "Dragon Elephant Five Elements Technique" practiced by Woo Zhengyang. It can also be considered Emperor-level because the power of the dragon and elephant benefits him for life. While a typical Martial Emperor might have strength reaching ten million pounds, Woo Zhengyang's dragon-elephant power triples that, reaching thirty million pounds—one person with the strength of three.

The "Dragon Tendon Phoenix Bone Sculpting Technique" is similar. While ordinary Tendon Bone Stage body tempering techniques only enhance the strength of tendons and bones, this technique was created by ancient masters based on the sacred bodies of ancient dragons and phoenixes.

In the realm of body tempering, it's all about physical strength and power. If the "Dragon Tendon Phoenix Bone Sculpting Technique" is mastered, it surpasses the results of ordinary techniques, whether for a king's body, an emperor's body, or an emperor's physique.

Of course, the more advanced the technique, the more stringent the conditions for practice. The "Dragon Tendon Phoenix Bone Sculpting Technique" specifically notes that it requires an Innate Spirit Body, and ideally, a dual spirit body of water and fire.

Thanks to the assistance of Nalan Yan'er, Woo Zhengyang possessed a unique dual spirit body, specifically the rare and precious Ice Crystal Fire Body. This made the "Dragon Tendon Phoenix Bone Body Sculpting Technique" perfectly tailored for him, leaving no reason for Zhengyang not to choose it.

Moreover, this technique boasts two incredibly powerful functions. If achieved, it could even surpass the emperor level. However, the conditions required for these functions are extremely demanding, beyond what Zhengyang can currently consider.

Having chosen his technique, Zhengyang calmed his mind, ready to make a breakthrough. The Tendon Bone Stage is the final and most crucial step in tempering the body to achieve a kingly physique, as the body's primary framework is its tendons and bones.

Ordinary body tempering techniques tackle the Tendon Bone Stage by using the power of blood and energy to continuously impact and transform the tendons and bones. However, Zhengyang's choice meant he had an extra step compared to others.

The "Dragon Tendon Phoenix Bone Body Sculpting Technique" involves elements of water and fire. From the name alone, it's clear that the tempering of Zhengyang's tendons and bones is anything but simple. It requires separating and refining them into two distinct familiarities, then using a special secret method to make them complement each other, exponentially increasing their power.

The blood within Woo Zhengyang had been completely refined into Dragon Elephant Essence Blood. He divided this essence into two streams: one infused with Profound Heaven Fire Power to impact his bones, and the other with Nine Nether Ice Power to target his tendons.

Fire and ice, working simultaneously, required precise control to achieve synchronization. While managing this wasn't overly challenging, the contrasting forces wreaked havoc within him, causing immense pain as they targeted his innermost tendons and bones.

Under the influence of Profound Heaven Fire, his bones felt as though they were set ablaze, even boiling his marrow, making him wish he could dismantle his skeleton to extinguish the flames. Meanwhile, the Nine Nether Ice Power injected a piercing cold into his tendons, a pain almost unbearable.

Despite the synchronization, the clash of fire and ice left Woo Zhengyang's body alternating between sweating from heat and freezing over with frost. Even someone accustomed to physical pain like Woo Zhengyang couldn't endure it silently, and he couldn't help but cry out...

"Ah..."

"Ah..."

His cries, akin to a beast's roar, echoed from Heavenly Death Peak, drawing the members of the Profound Heaven Sect together once more.

Upon hearing Woo Zhengyang's roar, Uncle Fu and Nie Fengyu couldn't help themselves; they rushed forward to see what was happening. However, they quickly realized they couldn't get through. At the entrance to the cave, they were met with alternating blasts of scorching heat and bone-chilling cold. Even for those at their level, it was a struggle to withstand.