423 Strong Dragon Heritage (1/2)
The number of cultivation methods relating to dragons showing up was much more frequent than any other ancient heritage. Leon found this surprising.
Why was there a richer dragon heritage? Would there also be dragon carcasses hidden somewhere?
[Breath of the Dragon God Technique.]
[Dragon God Bone Forging Method.]
[Dragon God Inferno Heaven.]
The Venerable Shamans called out the names of cultivation techniques and battle skills every two minutes or so. The Dragon God Bone Forging Method had already been matched with its two volumes, while the others were still on a single volume.
Nevertheless, more dragon-related methods continue to appear more frequently amidst other methods over time.
”Roar of the Dragon King, first volume.”
”Draconic Ruler of the Sky, second volume.”
”Divine Empyrean Sutra, sixth volume.”
”Fiery Dance of the Dragon King, seventh volume.”
”Black Turtle Heavenly Guard, third volume.”
”Dragon God Consolidating Viscera Method, fourth volume.”
The Venerable Shamans spoke consecutively. Leon widened his eyes after hearing a familiar name within the series.
[Black Turtle Heavenly Guard]!
Nevertheless, he already had the complete version memorized after being taught by Maya. He was simply surprised to hear it elsewhere; nothing more, and nothing less.
The [Dragon God Consolidating Viscera Method] interested Leon greatly, for no other reason than it being a body forging method for consolidating the viscera.
According to the five phases of body forging mentioned within the [Godfiend Body Forging Method], consolidating the viscera was most important after flesh tempering, especially when living on the Dark Continent.
Consolidating the viscera has the benefit of fortifying the inner body, increasing one's lifespan, and granting heightened immunity against poison and diseases, leading to a healthy, strong body.
If Leon can complete the consolidating viscera phase, he would not have to worry about contracting any strange diseases from the Dark Continent and even drink poison as he wishes.
He might be hailed as a Divine Doctor and possess the method to all cures, but he was only as good as the medicine allowing him to be. If he contracted something only Tier 4 medicine and above can cure, then he would be screwed.
After the consolidating viscera phase, comes the bone forging phase. Bone forging leads to explosive growth in strength and inner body fortification after viscera consolidation, eliminating the final weakness in one's defense.
The blood refining phase comes next. Refining the blood leads to explosive improvement in one's speed, regenerative capabilities, and stamina.
The final phase was the most challenging phase within Body Cultivation, the cleansing marrow stage. The marrow cleansing heightens new blood productivity, granting more outstanding regenerative capabilities and an explosive increase in one's lifespan.
It was not farfetched to say that one can become near-immortal after completing the cleansing marrow phase. They will recover from any non-fatal injuries, including damages to the organs.
As long as the organs are not removed or utterly destroyed, they can be recovered to a perfect state even if they are damaged beyond recognition.
Generally, there is no order to completing the five phases. Any phase can be first or last, depending on the Body Cultivator's choice.
However, the cleansing marrow is usually left for last, even though completing the body forging phase would increase the difficulty of cleansing the marrow.
This is because Body Cultivators prioritize strength and defense above all else. Without strength, one would only be bullied to death by stronger opponents. On the other hand, if their defense is strong, they would not get hurt and need to heal in the first place.
Cleansing marrow would only become a priority when they are running low on lifespan.
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While Leon and the six Venerable Shamans were transcribing in the Great Hall, things were getting heated in the Crimsonfog Tribe.
The Crimsonfog Tribe was similarly founded on a late rocky plateau.
At the tribe's center, where the colossal amphitheater was constructed, thousands of tribesmen gathered to watch two warriors battle on the Battle Arena.
One was the new chief, while the other was his challenger. Both were Extremity-rank Great Warriors of equal strength.
”Are you sure you want to do this? You can still choose to forfeit and give up now. Otherwise, neither of us will end well.” The new chief, Blacktooth spoke.
The Battle Arena had no rules in fighting other than the fact that there can be no outside interference.
Due to injuries and even death was commonplace in the Battle Arena, both sides are free to employ whatever methods they wish.
The challenger pointed his Soul Weapon at the new chief and barked, ”Less nonsense and let us fight! A morally lacking person like you will never be fit to be the tribe's chief!”
”And you are? You're not better than I am!” Blacktooth sneered.
The challenger's face darkened. He said with a deep tone, ”What are you trying to say?!”
”Don't think that just because you are acting righteously that you will fool me! I know you wanted to be chief just as badly! However, you are more insidiously than I am! You waited for me to challenge Chief Baskara first and gather the tribe's hatred before you challenge me! You are just a hypocritic! At least I am upfront in my actions!” Blacktooth said contemptuously.