425 Truth Behind the Slumbering Battle Kings (2/2)

”Me? I'm equally interested in both. I do not mind what we focus on.” Leon said wryly. In truth, it did not care too much what the Venerable Shamans decided. He had taken his chance to scan everything he could.

”Fair enough.”

Master Woodrow did not ask further.

The six Venerable Shamans gathered around to discuss which method to translate. There were numerous grand and imposing names, but they had to choose carefully.

The [Darkmoon Body Forging Method] was created after the Darkmoon Tribe's ancestor gain inspiration for several individual volumes of different techniques.

There were traces of energy cultivation and body forging methods pertaining to the consolidating viscera, forging bone, and tempering flesh phases within the [Darkmoon Body Forging Method].

While Leon listened to the Venerable Shamans discuss which techniques would best help them improve the [Darkmoon Body Forging Method], he gained a clearer understanding of the Darkmoon Tribe's body forging method.

It seemed that the Darkmoon Tribe's ancestors were aware that the godly techniques from ancient times cannot be practiced precisely as they were described due to the absence of Grandmist Energy.

As such, they took into account the abundance of Darkness Profound Energy in the Dark Continent when they created the [Darkmoon Body Forging Method].

Even so, the [Darkmoon Body Forging Method] was not without its flaws. It did not include the refining blood and cleansing marrow phase.

Furthermore, the consolidating viscera and tempering flesh phase were also shallow. Only the forging bone phase had great emphasis within the [Darkmoon Body Forging Method].

From this, Leon could see that while the Darkmoon Tribe's warriors could gain incredible strength from practicing the [Darkmoon Body Forging Method], their defense was not high like demonic beasts, nor did they enjoy longer lifespans.

'Most likely, warriors practicing the [Darkmoon Body Forging Method] do not live past 150 years. However, the Darkmoon Tribe still have two Battle King Ancestors that have lived a few hundred years… It seems they were put into a deep sleep in the Catacombs to preserve their diminished lifespans.'

Leon quietly pondered.

Deep sleep was not enough to stop the body from aging. There had to be deeper secrets hidden within the Catacombs that allowed the Battle King Ancestors to preserve their diminished lifespans.

'So, the reason the Darkmoon Tribe is reluctant to rely on their Battle King Ancestors is that the Battle King Ancestors will eventually exhaust their lifespans and die after waking up…'

The Battle Kings are the ultimate trump cards and fighting force of every tribe. Once they are gone, it is tough to recover from the loss due to the difficulty of reaching the Battle King Realm.

Suddenly, Leon recalled the story of the Blackwind Tribe's internal conflict.

'I supposed the Blackwind Tribe's Battle King Ancestors were not stupid to the point of fighting to the death and kill each other off. It seems the truth of the matter was that they died after exhausting their already diminishing lifespans.'

Leon understood.

Sometime later, the Venerable Shamans finally settled their decision on the [Dragon God Consolidating Viscera Method]. This method had seven volumes, enough for everyone to work on a part each if they include Leonhardt.

Leon understood why they chose this method.

The consolidating viscera method could increase one's lifespan. However, he was not so sure if this would help much for the Battle King Ancestor's already depleted lifespans with one foot in the coffins.

Their body is aged, and their organs are already failing. Even if the technique successfully injects more lifespan into them, it would only be a small fraction compared to what younger warriors would enjoy if they practice it.

Furthermore, Darkness Profound Energy was ill-suited for the human body. Perhaps, it would shave away more life than it would give.

If the Venerable Shamans' goal were to extend the lives of the Battle King Ancestors, miracle life-extending elixirs and pills would do a better job.

If they aim to produce new Battle Kings, they should work on the energy cultivation aspect instead. Greater control over their energy core will reduce the chance of getting corrupted by Demonic Energy and undergoing Demon Possession.

In the end, these were just Leon's voiceless opinions. Even if he mentioned it, it was not like they could switch to a different energy source for Body Cultivation.

Darkness Profound Energy was still the core of their practice.

Moments later, they packed everything back into the Interspatial Pouches and headed outside, where Darlene and Chief Valencia waited with some servants guarding the entrance.

”How did it go?” Chief Valencia asked.

Old Tailor shook his head and said, ”We've made some progress, but we still have a long way to go before we can produce something useful. Keep these locked away safely in the vault, Valencia.”

Old Tailor proceeded to pass all the Interspatial Pouches to Chief Valencia. She was surprised by this, but after the Venerable Shamans informed her of the reason, she nodded.

Shortly after, Leon bid his leave and took Darlene to fetch the six female servants before heading back to the Barrenrock Courtyard together.

Leon was eager to find some time alone to browse the new contents in the [Archive].