Chapter 391: Reforging the Golden Body, Connate Chaotic Body!
Golden light shone brightly within the Divine Sun Cauldron, with blazing flames burning throughout.
The fearsome temperature brought waves of heat as if it was about to twist even the s.p.a.ce within.
A figure stood upright within the endless golden liquid and stayed completely still.
That figure was Shen Tian.
The Solar Liquid in the surrounding was surging continuously as the energy from the laws that filled the area gathered to form small Golden Crows, which charged toward Shen Tian’s acupoints.
In that instant, Shen Tian was completely covered by Solar Liquid, which emitted a blinding firelight.
“Old Man Ye, something seems to be wrong!
“Why are the effects of this liquid so strong? I feel like I’m losing my rationality, so much so that even an angry bird is about to stand up!
“Hot, so hot, it’s too hot!”
Shen Tian was completely red, and the Solar Liquid kept on surging toward him, so his entire body burned with blazing True Sun Fire.
Each time the energy Golden Crow rammed into him, Shen Tian’s whole body would tremble vigorously, and his aura would surge.
It was obvious that the Solar Liquid, which had been acc.u.mulated for 80,000 years, was simply too pure. Thus, it made Shen Tian feel extremely hot.
Shen Tian felt the scene of his body burning with True Sun Fire non-stop slightly strange.
Are you going to brew me into soup?
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“Don’t worry.”
“The Divine Sun Cauldron has been refining the Solar Liquid for 80,000 years, so the liquid’s power is even more violent than most exceptional fires.
“Normal Sages might even be unable to absorb it.
“However, you’re different. Even the chaotic aura can’t do anything to your monster-like body const.i.tution, so how is it possible for you to be boiled so easily?
“At most, you’ll be crisp on the outside and tender on the inside while emitting a delicious scent.”
Ye Qingcang’s echoed in Shen Tian’s mind.
“???”
The corners of Shen Tian’s mouth twitched!
Crisp outside and tender inside?
Delicious scent?
Just what kind of ridiculous description is that!? Do you think you’re grilling a chicken?
Huh?
What delicious scent?
It can’t be! It shouldn’t happen! Is it possible I’m really going to be cooked thoroughly!?
As if he had read Shen Tian’s mind, Ye Qingcang consoled him. “Calm down and circulate your Chaotic Tinder Sutra and absorb the power of the Solar Liquid as your own.”
After hearing that, Shen Tian sat down cross-legged and stayed completely still, allowing the endless Solar Liquid to surge toward him. He started the circulation of the Chaotic Tinder Sutra, and the energy in the surroundings was being gathered within him.
In that instant, it was as if a single spark had instantly started a prairie fire.
Boom!
As the Solar Liquid energy surged into Shen Tian, his brocade clothes were instantly burned to ashes. As for his Longyuan Divine Armor, he had stored it long ago.
The numerous extraordinary items within Shen Tian showed abnormal changes, especially that True Sun Fire Seed. It started to absorb the power of the Solar Liquid and grew rapidly, releasing the fearsome power of the exceptional fire that was ranked second on the Exceptional Fire List.
However, the True Sun Fire was not the one that was devouring the most Solar Liquid—it was the chaotic aura within Shen Tian!
It was as if the chaotic aura had become a glutton and started to crazily devour the Solar Liquid’s energy to increase its own power.
The Solar Liquid’s energy was the purest as it was the essence of heaven and earth, so the chaotic aura could directly convert it.
After absorbing the Solar Liquid, Shen Tian’s chaotic aura increased greatly, directly permeating his internal organs, four limbs, and bones.
Shen Tian’s body trembled—this was the opportunity that he was waiting for!
He could just nicely borrow this energy to strengthen his Golden Body using the chaotic aura.
He could reforge his Golden Body and achieve the true Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage, thus strengthening his foundation to the maximum.
At that instant, Shen Tian glowed with light as rays of light hovered around him while his acupoints were letting out cackling sounds. He was preparing to reforge his Golden Body by shattering it first as it could not be said to be perfect.
As the Chaotic Tinder Sutra circulated, the chaotic aura kept on surging within Shen Tian’s body, merging with his flesh, blood, bones, and tendons.
Even Shen Tian’s internal organs were emitting a light silvery-white light.
Meanwhile, Shen Tian’s aura was becoming stronger and stronger as his body was refined and strengthened continuously!
In the outside world...
The Golden Crow Thearch did not pay attention to Shen Tian after seeing that he had entered the Divine Sun Cauldron.
To the Golden Crow Thearch, it should not be too difficult for Shen Tian to endure the Solar Liquid’s enhancement. He just needed some time.
Afterward, the Golden Crow Thearch’s line of light landed on his nine children.
“80,000 years have pa.s.sed in the blink of an eye, and all nine of you are finally able to ascend. Today, I shall send all of you to enter reincarnation.”
Although the Golden Crow Thearch was a Thearch, the nine Golden Crows were his offspring.
Now that they had been cleansed, the Golden Crow Thearch would send them on their last journey to enter the reincarnation cycle, where they could finally be free.
“Father! If there’s a next life, we are still willing to be your children.”
The nine Golden Crows’ eyes were br.i.m.m.i.n.g with tears as they spoke. They were deeply mournful.
Their father, a peerless Thearch, had not given up saving them for 80,000 years. Even if he had died in the Celestial World, he had not forgotten to send a part of his remnant consciousness to a.s.sist them in ascending, so how could they not be touched?
“Go with peace of mind.”
The Golden Crow Thearch sighed deeply as he tapped with his hand, and a peerless supreme force surged forth.
Radiant light shone upon the ground.
In that instant, the figures of the nine Golden Crows disappeared, turning into golden light before scattering all over heaven and earth, entering reincarnation.
The Golden Crow Thearch’s remnant consciousness also turned even more transparent.
Even if it was the Golden Crow Thearch, he would have to consume a large amount of energy to send his nine children into reincarnation.
Nonetheless, the Golden Crow Thearch did not mind as his wish had been fulfilled. It was now time for him to free himself.
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Rumble!
At that moment, a loud sound echoed.
Light surged out of the Divine Sun Cauldron and soared into the sky.
Everyone’s attention was attracted to the Divine Sun Cauldron. They sensed that an astonishing change had occurred within.
Indeed, the True Sun Fire, which originally enveloped Shen Tian, had already been extinguished, and even the Solar Liquid around him was also spa.r.s.e.
As the last bit of Solar Liquid merged with Shen Tian’s body, his body suddenly trembled vigorously.
At that instant, Shen Tian felt as if a ball of fire had been lit in his heart.
Ah!
Ahhhh!
Ahhhhhhhhh!
I can’t take it anymore, I’m about to explode!
Boom!
Shen Tian’s body released a deafening sound, and his aura increased crazily at an unbelievable speed!
Chaotic Golden Body First Refinement Stage!
Chaotic Golden Body Second Refinement Stage!
Chaotic Golden Body Third Refinement Stage!
...
Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage!
The fearsome aura started to grow exponentially, barely stopping as Shen Tian reached Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage.
It was the Ninth Refinement Stage, the peerless Connate Chaotic Golden Body!
Shen Tian suddenly opened his eyes, and they radiated silver light. The aura surrounding him was overbearing.
Shen Tian’s aura had become much denser and thicker. Divine sunlight surrounded him, and his body was as crystal clear as a polished spirit jade.
Thanks to the Solar Liquid, Shen Tian reforged his Golden Body and successfully reached the Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage.
Not only so, but a special aura also surged out of his body and surrounded him, making Shen Tian seem extremely mystical.
Well, Shen Tian looked even more handsome and ethereal.
“This is... chaotic aura!?”
Shen Tian narrowed his eyes after sensing the aura surrounding him.
The chaotic aura that could silence all living creatures had become extremely gentle, and he could easily control it.
Shen Tian lifted his hand lightly and waved it in the air. The chaotic aura suddenly shot out, turning into a sharp sword that pierced in this s.p.a.ce!
Clang!
That loud bang made one’s heart palpitate.
This was the Divine Sun Cauldron’s internal s.p.a.ce, but Shen Tian’s attack actually caused it to shake vigorously and even tore it apart.
That chaotic aura seemed to have the strength to even pierce through the sky!
Ye Qingcang appeared and looked at Shen Tian, who was surrounded by the chaotic aura.
He exclaimed, “As expected of this kid’s peculiar body const.i.tution. He actually successfully cultivated the Connate Chaotic Body.”
Ye Qingcang could not help but gasp as the Connate Chaotic Body was the legendary supreme const.i.tution that was one in a million.
One would definitely be able to reach the peak of cultivation and accomplish great achievements in the future.
However, such a const.i.tution was too powerful, so it was difficult to find people with it even in the Celestial World.
Even if there was, most of them would have the flawed Postnatal Chaotic Body.
Nonetheless, Shen Tian achieved the perfect Connate Chaotic Body, so it was enough to prove just how fearsome his innate const.i.tution was.
Of course, that also proved just how powerful the Chaotic Tinder Sutra was since even Ye Qingcang had never heard of a cultivation technique that used chaotic aura as nourishment.
Just who was that Celestial from the bronze ring?
Was it possible that the Celestial was an existence of ‘that’ level?
...
Even a being on such a level would fall for Tian’er’s unparalleled handsomeness? Tsk, tsk... As expected of my G.o.d-grandson.
If the Great Empress becomes my G.o.d-granddaughter-in-law, then wouldn’t I be able to do as I pleased in the Celestial World?
Hehe, even just thinking about it is making me excited!
Even his mustache was pulled straight from imagining the impressive future scene.
On the other side, the chaotic aura around Shen Tian gradually disappeared as he landed in front of Ye Qingcang.
Ye Qingcang asked with a smile, “So how is the feeling of the Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage’s power?”
Shen Tian replied excitedly, “It’s extremely powerful. My physical strength has increased by many times, and I am now able to defeat normal Heavenly Venerables easily!
“As long as not a handful of Sages below the Third Tribulation stage come at me at once, I might be able to have the upper hand if I go all out.”
Shen Tian could sense the endless energy within his body. It was like a mighty torrent that could surge out anytime.
Shen Tian had achieved the Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage that was counted as a supreme const.i.tution even in the Celestial World, and he had even taken the chance to reach the Nirvana realm. He definitely could fight with normal Sages.
Wait! I’ve already broken through to the Nirvana realm!?
Shen Tian’s heart skipped a beat as he thought of something. He hurriedly took out his Dark Light Mirror and started looking at his handsome face... Eh... The providence halo above his handsome face!
Shen Tian discovered that his providence halo, which had long turned dark gold, had already decreased to pale gold.
F*ck
Why is the decrease in providence after reaching a new realm so much more than previously?
Is it because the Chaotic Tinder Sutra is more powerful than the normal Tinder Sutra?
Oh, no!
My providence!
I’ve worked so hard to reach dark gold from fleecing all those sheep...
In the end, his providence decreased by a large portion, so he was on the brink of tears.
Shen Tian could understand more and more how Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus, one of the two Divine Firmament prodigies, would end up so unlucky now.
Although the Tinder Sutra seized the makings of heaven, the effects of decreasing one’s providence were not something a normal person could endure.
It was a good thing that Shen Tian could increase his providence through freeloading others’ fortuitous opportunities.
If not, his providence halo might have even dropped back to black color just from breaking through.
Of course, it was not a big deal that his providence decreased temporarily as it could increase sooner or later.
What Shen Tian was worried about was that every time his providence decreased, he would always seem to encounter misfortune. Now that his providence decreased in the Golden Crow Thearch tomb, he felt nervous.
...
“Old Man Ye, now that the nine Golden Crows have ascended, there should not be any more mishaps, right?”
Ye Qingcang smiled and said, “Don’t worry. All those who cultivate the Tinder Sutra are known for always surviving no matter the situation. It’s not that easy for mishaps to happen.”
“Really?”
Shen Tian felt as if that old man was misleading him.
It seemed that there was no good ending for those that cultivated the Tinder Sutra!
Weren’t Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus and the old man in front of him obvious examples?
Ye Qingcang had been beaten by a mob of people from the Celestial World to the five regions, and even the G.o.d of War PaG.o.da had cracked! His luck did not seem to be good at all!
Upon noticing Shen Tian’s doubtful gaze, Ye Qingcang’s face turned red, which was a rare scene to see, but he quickly hid it.
He patted Shen Tian’s shoulder and said, “Cultivating is originally pursuing a change in fate, so there’s no need to care about something as unreal as providence.”
“Also, nothing will be able to cause trouble with me around.”
Yeap, that’s right. At least, in the mortal world’s five regions, there’s nothing that I fear.
With that thought, Ye Qingcang’s conviction became firmer.
“I hope so.”
Shen Tian shrugged and decided to find more cute sheep to fleece in the future. He definitely needed to keep a low profile and grow steadily before his providence reached dark gold.
Shen Tian leaped and left the Divine Sun Cauldron.
In the outside world...
The Divine Firmament Sacred Leader, Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus, and the Golden Crow Thearch were waiting.
They had sensed that the aura the Divine Sun Cauldron had emitted belonged to Shen Tian.
Even the Golden Crow Thearch did not expect Shen Tian to be so talented that he had actually absorbed all the Solar Liquid inside the Divine Sun Cauldron.
OMG!
One had to know that the Golden Crow Thearch originally thought that it would be amazing for Shen Tian to even be able to absorb just 1/10 of it!
After all, it was the Solar Liquid that had been acc.u.mulated for 80,000 years, and its purity was as high as it could be.
Even a Sage would reach the limit by using just half of the liquid.
Shen Tian was just a Golden Body pract.i.tioner, so just to what unbelievable degree was his physical body strengthened after absorbing so much Solar Liquid?
Even the Golden Crow Thearch could not begin to imagine!
It could only be said that some people’s talent was not something ordinary people could imagine.
Shortly after, Shen Tian appeared before everyone with a flash of golden light.
“Well done, as expected of your astonishing talent. Y-you were actually able to absorb all the Solar Liquid.
“After reforging your Golden Body and refining and strengthening your body, you’ve become much more handsome. You might even be slightly more handsome than I was back then!”
Obviously, the Golden Crow Thearch was amazed by Shen Tian’s talent from what he had said.
He could sense Shen Tian’s change.
Although the Chaotic Tinder Sutra would block all divine consciousness so no one would be able to probe Shen Tian’s aura, it was obvious from Shen Tian’s exposed skin that he was different from before.
His physical body, which was enveloped with divine sunlight, was crystal clear like a jade.
Shen Tian stood upright and looked ethereal and just like a heavenly immortal, who had descended from the Celestial World.
Shen Tian, “...”
Even until now, this old bird is still showing off shamelessly.
However, as the saying went, “Gifts blind the eye.”
Since he had sucked dry all the Solar Liquid, it was appropriate that he allowed the Golden Crow Thearch to at least be able to say such things.
Shen Tian cupped his hands together and thanked him sincerely. “Thank you for the gift, Senior.”
If it was not for the Solar Liquid, he definitely would not have been able to reach the Chaotic Golden Body Ninth Refinement Stage so quickly and obtain the Connate Chaotic Body.
However, although that made Shen Tian’s providence decrease by reaching the Nirvana realm, there probably would not be any dangers with his Master, Martial Uncle, and the Golden Crow Thearch present.
Shen Tian suddenly discovered that the Golden Crow Thearch, who was originally majestic, had actually turned slightly transparent as if he was about to disappear anytime.
“Senior, your body...”
Shen Tian could not help but remind the Golden Crow Thearch, “I have the Triple Light Divine Water and some Nirvana Holy Liquid, would they be useful to Senior?”
The Golden Crow Thearch smiled and said, “It’s alright. I have completed my mission, so it’s time for my soul to return to heaven and earth.
“Truthfully, I am indeed tired from battling for 80,000 years.
“After forgetting everyone and entering reincarnation to walk a new path in a new life, I might be able to reach a higher height in my next life and see the scenery from a higher peak.
“If we’re fated, we might meet again in the next life.”
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The Golden Crow Thearch’s voice carried a tinge of relief.
His True Spirit radiated blinding light, and a reddish-gold door appeared slowly in front of everyone.
That was the Gate of Reincarnation. The Golden Crow Thearch would be able to be cleansed of worldly impurities and enter reincarnation to start a new life.
Although that would mean he would lose all his cultivation and memory, life and death did not matter to existences like the Golden Crow Thearch anymore. He was already relieved to be able to see his nine children ascend before reincarnating.
His majestic figure walked toward the reddish-gold gates step by step.
The heavenly aura around the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader swayed as he bowed toward the Thearch. “We bid the Thearch farewell.”
Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus also did not crack jokes this time, which was a rare occurrence. He put away his golden staff and bowed before saying, “We bid the Thearch farewell.”
Just as Shen Tian was about to do the same, Ye Qingcang’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind. “No, there’s something strange!”
Boom!
That reddish-gold gate suddenly collapsed, and the reddish-gold light surrounding the Golden Crow Thearch started fluctuating vigorously.
A disturbing aura instantly spread throughout the whole Golden Crow tomb!