Chapter 172: Chapter 155: The Body Sect's Vital Energy Cultivation Method - 2
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Navigating the miasma was inherently dangerous. Even with the Ice Crystal in his mouth helping him fend off most of the toxins, Kuang Tie still had to leave periodically to expel the lingering poison from his body.
The directions Su Yu had given him earlier had been a significant help.
"It was nothing, just a coincidence," Su Yu replied.
"I see that you're so familiar with the layout of this miasma. Could it be that you're also investigating its secrets?" Kuang Tie asked in a probing tone.
Having taken over the former Tang Sect's site, Kuang Tie had gained access to some of its records, which hinted at valuable treasures hidden within the miasma of the Sunset Forest.
Soul Masters intrigued by the miasma's mysteries were not uncommon, but most were overconfident fools. Very few could truly navigate the miasma safely.
Su Yu's intimate knowledge of the miasma's layout made Kuang Tie wonder if he had uncovered anything significant.
"Not at all. I'm simply using the toxins here to temper my body," Su Yu said casually, crafting an excuse on the spot.
When Kuang Tie heard Su Yu's excuse, he drew in a sharp breath.
Such boldness.
It was only now that Kuang Tie noticed something remarkable—the toxic miasma surrounding them didn't seem to penetrate Su Yu's skin at all.
This man had actually refined his body to such an extent that even the toxins in this miasma served as a tool for tempering. Such an accomplishment was extraordinary.
Impressed, Kuang Tie extended an invitation for Su Yu to visit the Ironblood Sect. However, Su Yu, short on time, politely declined.
"Next time, when I have the chance, I'll certainly visit the site that once belonged to Tang Sect," Su Yu replied.
"In that case, I, Kuang, will eagerly await your arrival," Kuang Tie said, cupping his fists respectfully.
As Su Yu disappeared into the distance, Kuang Tie contemplated following him to investigate further.
However, the toxic miasma in the direction Su Yu had gone became increasingly potent, far beyond what Kuang Tie could endure.
Shaking his head in resignation, Kuang Tie turned and headed in another direction.
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At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well:
Outside the valley, Su Yu didn't enter immediately.
"This fluctuation..."
The power of blood and qi.
He carefully bypassed the valley and circled to the back.
Behind the valley, the colorful toxic miasma of the Seven-Colored Phosphor Flower still lingered, but its concentration was noticeably lower.
There, Su Yu spotted two burly men, shirtless, sitting cross-legged as they absorbed the toxic miasma for cultivation.
"Are they tempering their bodies using the poison?"
Impressive. Even when Su Yu had dabbled in body tempering with toxins, it hadn't been nearly as authentic.
No, this wasn't just an impression—they were genuinely refining their bodies through poison.
"They're using the power of blood and qi for body refinement?"
Such dense blood and qi could only mean they were disciples of the Body Sect.
"Surviving this poison must either kill or fortify them. Even though their martial souls are based on their own bodies, they've trained their poison techniques to a formidable level. It seems this toxic miasma is the key."
The two men were Soul Douluo-level disciples of the Body Sect. They had managed to penetrate the rear of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, using the diluted miasma of the Seven-Colored Phosphor Flower to temper their bodies.
"Wait, they must also be relying on external aids to endure this place," Su Yu speculated.
In his previous visits to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he hadn't encountered any Body Sect Soul Masters.
If Soul Douluo-level Body Sect disciples could withstand the toxins here, there would likely have been others in long-term seclusion.
Sure enough, after observing them for three hours, Su Yu saw the two Body Sect Soul Masters take out pills exuding a rich medicinal fragrance and consume them.
Even with the help of the pills, the two Soul Masters could only last half a day. After exhausting their supply of pills, they had no choice but to leave.
During this process, Su Yu was able to glean some insights from their cultivation methods.
"Infusing blood and qi into the body..."
The vast power of blood and qi surged through his body, continuously washing through his flesh and bones.
Suddenly, Su Yu unleashed the full force of his blood and qi.
Pff!
Su Yu sustained some internal injuries, but the abundant vitality quickly healed the damage.
"The ratio is wrong."
He constantly adjusted the ratio of the blood and qi power he was releasing, using it to stimulate his muscles and flesh. Meanwhile, the rest of the energy seeped into his body, accelerating his cultivation.
Pff!
"The ratio is wrong again."
Again!
Su Yu's vitality was robust, and even without the experience and guidance of the Body Sect, he could still forcefully experiment.
After an hour, he found a safe range for the explosive release of blood and qi.
Three more hours passed, and he pinpointed the optimal ratio for maximizing the efficiency of the energy release.
"The efficiency is ten times higher than just using blood and qi for cleansing."
Though it consumed more blood and qi, the tempering effect on his flesh was undeniable. Even without the higher-quality bloodlines, his physical foundation was steadily improving.
It was similar to how soul power grew with soul rings—the refining effect was clear.
Having discovered a more efficient technique for cultivating blood and qi, Su Yu felt pleased.
"Su Yu, you're back again?"
The fragrant, ethereal Qiluo Xianpin swayed her body, stretching lazily.
"This time, I'm here to get the Sacred Soul Grass."
"Ah, Su Yu, you've already taken enough sacred herbs," Qiluo Xianpin said, counting the various spiritual herbs Su Yu had taken. He was nearing the limit that was mentioned by that person.
Though she hadn't seriously conveyed this to him before, the book should have mentioned it.
"Well, you can't resist it, and no one will blame you," Su Yu chuckled.
Qiluo Xianpin felt a vague sense of sadness.
Yes, they were just a group of plant-type soul beasts, not very powerful, unable to protect this place.
Even Jiao Jiao couldn't defeat this guy.
Sigh.
The true essence of the Sacred Soul Grass was its spiritual nature. After reaching a certain growth stage, it could achieve rebirth.
When its soul separates from its original body, it can reform into a new form.
In the environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, this process's risks were minimized.
However, there was still danger involved.
That was why the Sacred Soul Grass had never undergone rebirth before.
But now, Su Yu needed it, and since he didn't want to ruin the relationship, he decided to allow the Sacred Soul Grass to undergo rebirth.
With Su Yu's extreme vitality assisting, the danger was almost entirely removed.
Moreover, Su Yu's sixth soul skill would also help the newly reborn Sacred Soul Grass grow faster.
"Wait, don't let me grow so quickly!"
(End of Chapter)