bookbashuk 995. Internalizing essence and blood
995. Internalizing essence and blood
Bodhi Heart is a supreme treasure produced by the ancient Bodhi tree, and even among the eight great families descended from the Dou Di, there are very few records of it. This is because Bodhi seeds are common, but Bodhi Heart is rare.
However, as long as one can attain Bodhicitta, without exception, all those who attain it will eventually achieve legendary status. The inexhaustible vitality supplied by Bodhicitta is something that everyone envies.
Now, the Bodhi Heart within Xiao Yan's chest is continuously helping to improve his strength.
The black lightning within the Void Thunder Pool was already quite formidable, but it wasn't the real highlight. What truly helped Xiao Yan internalize the Bodhi Heart's life force was the essence blood of a Dou Sheng powerhouse from the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void.
During the battle, Xiao Yan also absorbed a portion of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan's essence blood, some of which still remains. He then guided it out first and internalized it into his own bloodline.
The blood of magical beasts is extremely violent, possessing an untamed and ferocious nature. While it is highly nutritious for humans, it is almost impossible to ingest it directly; various mild herbs must be used as an adjunct. Not to mention the pinnacle of magical beasts, the Ancient Void Dragon, whose blood is truly nourishing, but also extremely dangerous. Without preparation, the ferocity within its blood can even directly affect one's mind, turning one into a walking magical beast.
But Xiao Yan, having acquired the Bodhi Heart, could naturally disregard these things, and the dragon's essence blood was internalized without leaving a trace.
A small portion transformed into pure Dou Qi, entering Xiao Yan's dantian to further enhance his cultivation level. The majority mixed into Xiao Yan's bloodline; his bestial nature was countered by the life energy stimulated by his Bodhi Heart, while the purest and most nourishing dragon bloodline power merged into his body.
As Xiao Yan merged with the dragon's blood essence, his body gradually began to change. His originally human skin became increasingly wrinkled and turned a darker red. Small, irregular bumps began to appear under the skin of his shoulders, chest, back, elbows, and knees. His fingernails and toenails also grew longer and sharper, and the muscles in his elbows and thighs bulged.
A kind of pressure, similar to that of a magical beast, gradually emanated from Xiao Yan's body.
Absorbing the essence and blood of magical beasts is extremely troublesome and complicated, and one can easily be injured as a result. However, in proportion to the cost, once successfully absorbed, one's physique will be greatly enhanced!
Not to mention, Xiao Yan absorbed it directly, and changes that are unimaginable to others are occurring as Xiao Yan cultivates.
The quality of dragon blood essence at the Dou Sheng level is already extremely high, but compared to the Bodhi Heart, a supreme treasure provided by the Bodhi Ancient Tree, it is still far inferior. The dragon blood essence that Xiao Yan had absorbed from his body did not sustain his cultivation for long before it was completely exhausted.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan's reserves were not limited to the little bit remaining in his body. He took out all the essence blood extracted from Lie Shan's body and swallowed it all in one gulp without any hesitation.
An extremely violent aura began to roam wildly through Xiao Yan's meridians. The life force bestowed by the Bodhi Heart seemed to sense this and quickly flew out from his heart, rushing over to control the violent energy entering Xiao Yan's body.
At the same time, the pores on Xiao Yan's body opened wide according to his will, constantly absorbing the lightning power entering from outside. He was like a bottomless abyss, absorbing all the lightning energy.
These two types of energy, which others would avoid at all costs, have become Xiao Yan's greatest aid in his cultivation, constantly tempering his body and providing him with a considerable amount of battle qi. Through this arduous cultivation, Xiao Yan's strength has once again soared.
After cultivating for three full days, Xiao Yan's skin had turned an extremely dark red, with countless tiny, sharp-edged dragon scales, each the size of a thumb, bursting through his skin. These scales were densely packed, covering his vital areas and providing unparalleled defensive power. His fingernails had completely transformed into gleaming dragon claws, making Xiao Yan a truly half-dragon, half-human being.
After the lightning power contained in the Void Lightning Pool entered Xiao Yan's body, it could hardly cause him any pain. It could only be absorbed into his body and become part of his power.
Xiao Yan opened his eyes again and took out the jade bottle containing the dragon's essence blood from his storage ring. He shook it slightly and knew that the essence blood he had collected was about to run out.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh with regret: "It's really a good thing, but it's consumed too quickly, and there's no way to replenish it."
Both the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Ancient Void Dragon maintain extremely strict control over their ordinary clansmen, and any clansman who goes missing unexpectedly will attract their attention.
Not to mention the Dou Sheng level, any member of the clan is of strategic importance. Therefore, under normal circumstances, obtaining the blood essence of magical beasts like the Heavenly Demon Phoenix or the Ancient Void Dragon is extremely expensive, or even impossible to find.
Xiao Yan was able to obtain so much this time and squander it on his cultivation entirely because of the special circumstances. The Dragon Clan was in turmoil, and as the one who broke the deadlock and rescued them, he held an extraordinary position within the Dragon Clan.
That's why I was able to make an exception and take all the essence blood and magic cores for myself.
Even with this background, Zi Yan still bore a certain amount of pressure for Xiao Yan. Among the elders of Donglong Island, some suggested exchanging a high price for the corpses of the clansmen in Xiao Yan's possession, but Zi Yan knew clearly that Xiao Yan needed them very much, so she did not mention it to him.
Regardless, if Xiao Yan still wants to obtain this essence blood to aid his cultivation, then he only has two paths.
He could either accompany Zi Yan to subdue the remaining three Dragon Islands. During this process, the opponents would definitely not sit idly by; once a battle broke out, any opponent that Xiao Yan personally killed would become his spoils of war.
Another approach is to target the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. Whether out of a promise to the Heavenly Luan Clan or to help his ally, the Ancient Void Dragon, Xiao Yan would absolutely not allow himself to have any further close interactions with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix.
Since they will be identified as enemies sooner or later, it is only natural and perfectly reasonable to take action against them.
As the archenemy of the Ancient Void Dragon, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix is a top-tier magical beast that is only slightly weaker than the Ancient Void Dragon, so its effects are naturally not much worse.
However, that's a story for later. What Xiao Yan needs to do now is to rely on these powers to continuously strengthen himself.
After drinking the last of his essence blood, Xiao Yan felt that he was nearing his limit. Instead of staying in the Thunder Pool, he used his Three Thousand Thunder Illusion Body to replace himself, and his true body entered the sky.
Next, Xiao Yan no longer needed the Thunder Pool's assistance. He had absorbed almost all of the magical black lightning and now needed to seize the extremely precious time. After all, he had sensed the opportunity to advance, which was why he chose to enter the Sky Curtain.