197 Golden Body (2/2)
Furthermore, a Wu Zong in the Meridian Opening Realm need not be afraid of this technique. After opening the spiritual meridians and attaining the Divine Body, the physical body would similarly be strengthened and become more powerful than using the Hundred Poison Golden Body.
With this comparison, those sects that still trained the disciples with the Hundred Poison Golden Body technique could be considered foolish.
”Based on how this person spoke and acted, this is a technique spread and used by an evil sect...to swindle and forcefully take what belongs to others to benefit themselves...”
Fang Yuan was able to largely guess Nie Kuang's history based on this technique.
”It would be hard to gather the ingredients and undergo the 1st Refining Stage here!”
Fang Yuan stroked his chin. ”However, this might be possible for me...!”
This technique did not require the opening of the spiritual meridians and instead focused on the training of the physical body. To an ordinary Wu Zong, this technique was of no use.
However, Fang Yuan had incredible botanical skills and as such, he did not give up.
He knew the advantages of strengthening his physical body as he had used rough techniques to breakthrough to become a Wu Zong.
”The Hundred Poison Golden Body is split into the 1st, 10th and the 100th Refining stage. Every stage requires the use of poisonous objects...after the 1st Refining Stage, the physical body will gain an increase in 1 level of elemental power. The body will then be impervious to hundreds of poisons. Nie Kuang was in the Tenth Refining Stage. As a result, his body was tough as steel and resistant to Elemental Opening spiritual spells and his elemental power level increased by another 5 levels!”
”As for the Hundredth Refining Stage, it is just a conjecture. Not even Nie Kuang's ancestor was able to achieve it. It was not because he was unable to learn the technique but rather, the resources needed was too much!”
Fang Yuan clenched his teeth and made up his mind.
”I do not need to rely on the Tenth or the Hundredth Refining Stage. However, it would be good to have another set of technique for self-defense on my road to Da Qian. I will practice this technique before making my way there!”
To him, it was a bonus for him to obtain this Hundred Poison Golden Body technique.
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As Fang Yuan was the emperor in this area, people would tend to whatever he needed.
When he returned to the capital of Secluded Country, the whole country was abuzz with activities when they received the news of what Fang Yuan required.
All sorts of common, uncommon poisonous objects from across the world and even from the plains were sent to the palace.
”The 1st Refining Stage is the easiest stage of this technique!”
Within the palace, a layer of green fog lingered, taking on the shape of a dragon and a snake. The green fog was trapped by the spiritual inscriptions at the side.
Fang Yuan stared at the multiple cauldrons in front of him, each holding medicinal liquids which gave out fragrances that were able to captivate onlookers.
However, they were all poisonous!
There were snow mountain spiders, green bamboo five-paced vipers, 3-eyed peacock guts and spirit-chasing scorpions...
In addition, there were also Cruel Sky Flower, Earth-rotting grass and Intoxicated Orchids...
There were all sorts of known and unknown poisonous objects that were first refined multiple times before being placed in the cauldron and the process continued. An ordinary person would surely die when he comes into contact with the poison! Even a Wu Zong might be poisoned to death!
”Furthermore, the required ingredients were not considered too precious and substitutes could be found as well...”
Fang Yuan was a famous doctor and after practicing, he was able to carry out the process easily.
”Rumble! Rumble!'”
After an hour, the fragrance of the medicine started to vanish and Fang Yuan extinguished the flames. The liquid in the furnace had become congruent and become a black paste.
Fang Yuan nodded his head as his smile expressed his joy. Without hesitation, he walked forward and applied the poisonous paste onto his body.
”Oh...”
When the paste came into contact with his skin, there was a sensation of pain and numbing itch which slowly seeped into his bones. It was as if there were thousands of ants climbing all over his body and biting him.
Fang Yuan had experienced this sensation multiple times before. He furrowed his brows and bore with the pain. His body absorbed the poisonous properties and stimulated his potential.
The technique to attain the Hundred Poison Golden Body was crude and easily managed.
”Of course, the most important element of this technique happened to be the Water Dragon Pearl!”
After a while, the medicinal properties were slowly absorbed and Fang Yuan's skin took on a bronze hue.
The court was made mostly of rocks and in the middle, a large hole was carved out and filled with boiled medicine.
In the middle, the Water Dragon Pearl bobbled up and down, giving off threads of blue light.
”This is a true inheritance, with a technique and an accompanying treasure to train with! What a pity this is only the First Refining Stage!”
Without hesitation and fear, Fang Yuan removed his clothing and jumped straight into the pool.
”Whoosh!”
The poisonous liquid, combined with the boiling temperature made Fang Yuan feel like he was stabbed a thousand times over.
”Good!”
Fang Yuan gritted his teeth as he felt his elemental force surging forward towards a barrier.
”Bang!”
After a while, there was a roar of a dragon and the Water Dragon Pearl in the pool burst open, transformed into a fine powder and entered Fang Yuan's body.
”Roar!”
Fang Yuan's nose trembled, emitting a roar similar to a dragon's. He suddenly leapt out of the pool and looked at his hands, his expression jubilant. ”I have successfully attained the First Refining Stage!”