MTLNOVEL Chapter 348: Chapter 348: The Immortal Body
Chapter 348: The Immortal Body
After devouring the mutant, Xiao Tian and the Eternal Undying Body returned to the purple-gold space.
"To achieve an immortal body, you need the power of the immortal source. This space contains the immortal source collected over tens of thousands of years," the ancient light figure said with a smile. "Although these sources are meant to repair the Eternal Undying Body, the Immortal Emperor once said that a portion can be used for the new master's body refinement."
Xiao Tian was naturally pleased with this. His physical body, though strengthened significantly by the tempering of different celestial fires, had not yet reached the level of an immortal body. An immortal body means reaching a saint-grade physical form, allowing the user to unleash the power of a saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign with just their physical strength.
Normally, achieving an immortal body is incredibly difficult. However, with the accumulated immortal source, it becomes much easier in terms of energy, though the process of reshaping one's flesh and blood repeatedly is extremely painful and could lead to true death if not endured.
Xiao Tian smiled and said, "Please help me achieve an immortal body!"
"Alright," the ancient light figure nodded. With a wave of his sleeve, a vast purple-gold light surged and formed a massive purple-gold cauldron.
"Teng!" As the cauldron took shape, purple-gold flames blazed fiercely within, their terrifying heat causing the space around it to distort and collapse.
"Get in the cauldron!" the ancient light figure instructed.
"Swish!" Without hesitation, Xiao Tian transformed into a streak of light and entered the cauldron. He sat cross-legged, allowing the purple-gold flames to burn his body while he began to absorb the immortal source.
Xiao Tian trained for twenty years. Of course, time within the Eternal Tower was distorted by the Immortal Emperor's grand magic, so while twenty years passed inside, only four years had passed outside.
His physical body, already very close to an immortal body, absorbed a large amount of the immortal source and quickly advanced to the middle stage of immortality. This meant he could now wield power comparable to a mid-stage saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign purely with his physical strength.
His flesh and bones emitted a purple-gold sheen, appearing as if forged from divine purple-gold metal, indestructible and radiating a strong sense of immortality. Faint ancient patterns appeared on his body, as if formed at the dawn of time.
Xiao Tian opened his eyes, delighted, "I've finally achieved the immortal body!"
Though the immortal body doesn't grant true immortality, it allows him to wield the full power of the Eternal Undying Body. Achieving such a body is extremely difficult; throughout history, only a handful of individuals in the Great Thousand World have done so, the most famous being the Immortal Emperor.
Xiao Tian stood up, thinking, "Now, it's time to leave. The people outside must be getting impatient." With that, he gently waved his hand, and his main body walked out of the spatial gate, merging with his current body.
The fusion caused Xiao Tian's aura to rise sharply, breaking through the saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign level to reach a terrifying new height.
"I didn't expect you to reach the same level as the Immortal Emperor!" The ancient light figure stared at Xiao Tian, filled with astonishment. Since the dawn of time, only the Immortal Emperor had surpassed the saint-grade level, and now Xiao Tian joined those ranks.
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Outside the Eternal Tower, nearly every significant figure from the top powers had gathered, including the saint-grade Heavenly Sovereigns from the five ancient clans. As time passed, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, the pressure so intense that even the Heavenly Sovereigns found it hard to breathe.
The reason was simple: if the Eternal Undying Body found a new master, the Maha Ancient Clan would not tolerate it. They had gathered over thirty Heavenly Sovereigns, showcasing their formidable strength and making many superpowers wary and fearful. Most powers had only one or two Heavenly Sovereigns, while the Maha Ancient Clan had over thirty.
However, the most intimidating presence was that of Maha Tian, the clan leader, flanked by two white-haired elders in black-and-white robes. These three were the saint-grade Heavenly Sovereigns of the Maha Ancient Clan, each exuding a terrifying aura that shook the heavens and earth.
"Buzz!" Under everyone's gaze, the Eternal Tower suddenly trembled violently, and a beam of light shot from its top, piercing the sky.
"Finally, someone is coming out!" Maha Tian's eyes turned icy as he watched the light beam. Within it, a tall, slender figure appeared before the crowd. This figure, radiating purple-gold light, had a handsome face and deep, abyssal eyes that seemed to reflect the creation of the world and the extinction of all things.
"Huh?" Upon seeing the figure, everyone was stunned. The figure's appearance was completely different from "Di Tian" they had seen before.
"Xiao Tian, he's Emperor Xiao Tian!" Someone quickly recognized him.
"Xiao Tian?"
"Emperor... Di Tian?"
The crowd quickly realized that Di Tian was actually Xiao Tian in disguise.
"To think Emperor Xiao Tian's supreme body is the Immortal Golden Body!" the onlookers marveled.
Upon discovering Xiao Tian's true identity, Maha Tian's face darkened. Since the conflict during the Floating Tu Ancient Clan's event, where Qing Yanjing chose Xiao Tian over him, Maha Tian had become a laughingstock in the Great Thousand World, harboring intense resentment toward Xiao Tian.
However, Xiao Tian was a peak saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign and had allied with the Floating Tu Ancient Clan, making his power surpass the Maha Ancient Clan. Therefore, Maha Tian had to endure it. But now, Xiao Tian had come to the Maha Continent and taken the Eternal Undying Body that they had guarded for tens of thousands of years. These two events combined left the Maha Ancient Clan unable to tolerate any more.
With a stoic face, Maha Tian said, "Emperor Xiao Tian is truly talented, able to gain the recognition of the Eternal Undying Body!"
"You flatter me, Clan Leader Maha. It was just a stroke of luck," Xiao Tian replied calmly.
"Surely Emperor Xiao Tian understands that the Maha Ancient Clan has guarded the Eternal Undying Body for tens of thousands of years, investing immense effort," Maha Tian continued. "Thus, we cannot allow you to take it away so easily."
"That is incorrect," Xiao Tian shook his head. "The Eternal Undying Body was placed here by the Immortal Emperor to select a new master. Your clan has had countless opportunities over these millennia but failed to gain its recognition. It means it wasn't meant for you, and you cannot blame others for taking it."
These words immediately gained the approval of many experts. The truth was, despite countless attempts, the Maha Ancient Clan never succeeded in making the Eternal Undying Body recognize them. Now that it had a new master, there should be no hindrance, as this would strengthen the Great Thousand World.
(Chapter ends)