278 Breakthrough (1/2)
As a dream master reaches the higher levels of cultivation, it would become exponentially difficult to achieve a breakthrough.
Fang Xinzi, a dream alchemy master, had already landed himself into bankruptcy in order to achieve the breakthrough.
Fang Yuan had encountered the same problem as well.
To form the Thunder Sword to completion, all that he gained from the Water Realm was not sufficient.
”Fortunately... I still have my martial arts. Although I am at the 4 Grade of Qian Kun Spiritual Technique, the resources required is much lesser than what I will need to form the 3rd sword in the 8 Gates Sword Array. Therefore, there is still a chance for me to achieve a breakthrough!”
As he focused, the green-coloured ball of energy flowed out from his actualised dream world into his body and immediately, he could feel a warm fuzzy feeling.
”Mmmm!”
Fang Yuan let out a sound of satisfaction. It was as though he was soaking in a hot spring and there were thousands of ants crawling on his limbs and biting him.
”This is due to the fact that my progress is too quick and a normal human's body would not be able to take it... Fortunately for me, I have the Hundred Poison Golden Body!”
As Fang Yuan slowly felt the expansion of his elemental force like an enraged dragon, he was overjoyed.
If not for his Hundred Poison Golden Body and the fact that his physical body was incredibly strong, he would likely have exploded like a bomb and become a pile of bloodied mess.
But now, streaks of gold glistened on his skin. He forcefully contained the intense elemental force into his body and guided it to breakthrough towards the 4th Grade of Giant Eagle Metal Body.
”5% - 10% - 50%!!!”
On the stats window, the progress behind the Giant Eagle Metal Body rose quickly.
”Chirp! Chirp!”
Behind Fang Yuan, the 3 spiritual meridians subconsciously appeared. Another one was slowly being formed, albeit illusionary. As it glowed, it slowly became permanent.
The 4 spiritual meridians worked together to reveal the image of a person, half-human and half-eagle. The person was facing the sky, chirping. The energy around the person surged and the sand beneath his feet was stirred.
”60% - 70% - 90%!!!”
As the heavenly energy was being consumed, his progression shot up and arrived at 99%!
”Bang! Bang!”
Although Fang Yuan had an extremely hardy physical body, his pores had started to bleed and his skin started to stretch. It was as though he had become a human balloon.
”Break... through!”
Fang Yuan exclaimed and his strong spiritual will remained steadfast. In an instant, he had broken through.
”100%”
On the stats window, the number behind the Giant Eagle Metal Body became blurred.
”Phew...”
Fang Yuan composed his breathing. It felt as though the elemental force in his body had found an opening to escape.
At the same time, there were a few changes to his physical body. Beneath his skin, a layer of green glow appeared. As it fused with his original golden body, the outcome was a dim golden glow.
”Finally, I've broken through!”
Fang Yuan's eyes glittered as he glanced at his stats window:
”Name: Fang Yuan
Essence: 42
Spirit: 36
Magic: 40
Profession: Dream Soldier Master
Cultivation: Illusionary Divine (2nd Tier), Wu Zong (4th Meridian)
Technique: [Giant Eagle Metal Body Technique (Grade 5) (1%)], [Hundred Poison Golden Body (1st Refining)], [8 Gates Sword Array (3rd Sword) (2%)]
Skill: [Medicine (Level 3)], [Botany (Level 5)]”
”I've formed a new spiritual meridian!”
Fang Yuan tested out his techniques. The 5th Grade of Giant Eagle Metal Body was indeed different. Elemental force flowed around like a huge river. Through his 4 spiritual meridians, there was a blurred figure behind him.
”This is the illusionary shadow of the Divine Body. Of course... It is only a shadow! To condense the Divine Body, there's still a lot more to be done...”
Fang Yuan felt his own forearm.
After the improvement he had made in his martial arts, he felt that his physical body was strengthened and that his sense of sight and hearing were improved as well.
Of course, compared to Lin Qianye, who had a nose more sensitive than that of a dog's, his cultivation was still far from him.
But now, with the twitch of his ear, he could hear a commotion outside his mansion.
After hearing a few sentences, he let out a bitter smile. ”Did I really attract so much attention from my breakthrough? Nevermind... I wasn't planning to stay here for long anyway!”
He picked up his clothing and left in a blurred shadow as he leapt across the wall.
”Hold up! I am the Eagle Lieutenant of Da Qian! Who are you?”
From the direction of the government office, a group of martial artists were rushing towards Fang Yuan. The one leading the pack was a Wu Zong and as he saw Fang Yuan taking his leave, he exclaimed.
”I would be a fool to wait here!”
Fang Yuan gently leapt and spread his arms like how an eagle would spread its wings. After leaping through a few yards, he turned into a small alley and disappeared.
With the experience from Yang Fan's dream world and through his own investigations, he knew that although the walls of the district town were not tall, there were traps laid there, like talismans or bows. If he were to cross the walls, he might be ambushed.
Since the district town was rather large, he could look for a place to hide before trying to escape at night.
”Sir?!”
A few soldiers were dressed in martial artists' robes. ”How should we settle this?”