Chapter 248: The Role of Body Tempering

Tang San and the others began to gradually awaken, but each not only felt soreness throughout the body, and everyone generally could only endure one or two hours; even Tang San, who had trained under the waterfall, did not reach three hours.

Especially after they woke up, the numbness gradually faded, and every inch of skin seemed pierced by countless needles; the pain even seeped into the marrow, leaving one unable to seek life or death.

Moreover, the pain persisted, and they would remain in this extreme agony for a long time, looking utterly miserable.

But compared to the fact that they had already been unconscious for several hours, Yang Xiong was still alone on the Chen Yin Pillar, continuing to endure the pounding of the waves.

By now, from when everyone first began training to the present, ten full hours had elapsed, and everyone was a bit stunned by Yang Xiong's condition.

Tang San couldn't help but ask, "Senior Bo Saixi, how long has Yang Xiong been training now, and hasn't he rested at all?"

Bo Saixi, looking at Yang Xiong's condition, said calmly, "Up to now, Yang Xiong has been Tidal Body Forging for ten hours. Not only for his first time doing Tidal Body Forging, even the original Sea Dragon Douluo could only last this long at the end. Yang Xiong's physical quality is indeed very good."

Even Bo Saixi couldn't help but praise at this moment; she knows well the pain of Tidal Body Forging, and Yang Xiong is only on his first Tidal Body Forging, so this duration is indeed a bit exaggerated.

Tang San seemed to think of something: "Senior, Yang Xiong's physical quality is so strong; is it related to his martial soul being his own body?"

Bo Saixi nodded: "There is indeed some relation, but that's not the most crucial point. I can be sure Yang Xiong has undergone extremely brutal training, with his body breaking limits countless times, which is why he is so strong."

"Simply from physical quality, Yang Xiong is already comparable to a roughly Level 95 Title Douluo, perhaps even stronger. In my whole life, I doubt anyone I've seen is as devoted to body training as he is."

Tang San opened, a bit puzzled: "Senior, how exactly did Yang Xiong cultivate such terrifying physical quality? Why can't us ordinary soul masters, no matter how we train, reach this level?"

Bo Saixi shook his head: "I don't know that, but looking at Yang Xiong's current body and martial soul, he must have had many fortunate encounters; his martial soul has probably evolved multiple times. Simply from martial soul strength, it is probably not weaker than the world's top-tier martial souls."

Tang San was instantly shocked by this, and couldn't help recalling the strange mushroom 'Heaven-Connecting Strange Mushroom' mentioned by the Chrysanthemum Douluo in the Star Dou Great Forest; if he had taken it, perhaps he could have opened the eight meridians and cultivated a Vajra Indestructible Body.

Everyone, hearing this, couldn't help looking at Ning Rongrong, who had grown up with Yang Xiong since childhood and thus knew Yang Xiong's training history and every change of his martial soul.

Ning Rongrong thought carefully before speaking: "I don't know about that either, but Xiao Xiongzi's martial soul does seem to have changed. Do you remember when he first joined Shrek Academy, his martial soul was silver, now it's blood red."

"I recall that when he first started school, his martial soul had no color; summoning the martial soul and soul ring didn't change his body, but when he went to Shrek Academy it turned silver."

"Moreover, he is Gu Yeye's disciple; Gu Yeye seemed to have paid attention to his Body Tempering early on, and never let me handle the poisonous medicines used in Body Tempering."

Bo Saixi beside them nodded: "Perhaps Yang Xiong is tempering his body with poisons and rare heavenly treasures, strengthening his body and organs; perhaps his future truly has limitless potential?"

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On the Chen Yin Pillar, Yang Xiong's body seemed to have reached its limit; he was in immense pain all over, each cell feeling as if struck by the waves, the pain even gradually seeping into the marrow. Especially amid wave after wave, it was like refined iron being repeatedly tempered in flames.

Yang Xiong knew very well that this Tidal Body Forging was the greatest opportunity on Sea God Island, and also the best for the body there; under extreme pain, one can forge the body to become even more formidable.

Especially since one's body is one's own martial soul, when the waves train the body it's like training the martial soul; this way we might truly achieve metamorphosis.

But Tidal Body Forging differs from ordinary Body Tempering; the waves are interlaced with Sea God's Power, and under its stimulation even soul bones can be tempered, a point somewhat similar to the Blood River in Killing City back then.

After an unknown amount of time, every strand of Yang Xiong's soul power and every ounce of stamina were exhausted; his whole body seemed to have undergone countless hammerings, each bone filled with pain, even the soul bones he had absorbed began to slightly backfire, and under the wave's pounding the original attributes were pushed to the extreme.

And the most crucial Profound Armor External Soul Bone received even more pounding, as if under the stimulation of Divine Power, the age of the soul bone accelerated dramatically.

After an unknown period, Yang Xiong's will seemed to have reached its limit, but the waves kept coming; eventually his consciousness gradually faded and he fell into a coma.

When Yang Xiong regained consciousness, Ning Rongrong anxiously held him in her arms, as if fearing he might be injured again.

At this moment, Yang Xiong felt his entire body had completely lost sensation, numb all over, as if millions of needles were piercing every cell, making him feel as if he were in hell.

Ning Rongrong, seeing Yang Xiong awake, hurriedly said, "Xiao Xiongzi, you finally woke up; I was terrified you might die, your condition just now was frightening."

Yang Xiong forced himself to sit up: "Rong Rong, how are you now, and how is everyone after this Tidal Body Forging?"

Ning Rongrong and the others exchanged glances, and a hint of melancholy appeared in everyone's eyes: "Everyone is gradually recovering, but we generally can only endure about two hours; the coming part may be troublesome."

Now the group gradually understood the difficulty of Tidal Body Forging; this trial is probably the most difficult and most painful of all assessments.

Know that everyone present has at least Black Level Four Trials and at most Red Level Seven Trials, but they can't even achieve half the required time; at this rate, completing the assessment is impossible.

Among all present, only Yang Xiong barely reached fourteen hours, just meeting the Tidal Body Forging trial standard, but the road ahead is still very far, since this assessment requires a full year.

Yang Xiong was silent for a moment before speaking: "Oscar, how are you now, have you started regaining soul power?"

Oscar beside him nodded: "I just recovered a bit of soul power; to fully recover, it'll probably take another six or seven hours."

Because Oscar had absorbed the Yi Wan Nian Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Torso Spirit Bone, his body's recovery greatly increased, especially the effect of the premium Power Type soul bone; the torso soul bone especially protects the whole body.

Yang Xiong took out many restorative herbs from his belongings; these were obtained from the Bing Bing Huo Liang Yi Yan or from the Tian Dou Huang Gong.

"Oscar, recover your soul power as quickly as possible; if your soul power is sufficient, make as many Super Recovery Big Sausages as you can right away. Then, when each person does Tidal Body Forging, carry a few sausages in hand; this might restore your soul power and let you endure longer."

Oscar showed no hesitation: "Alright, Xiong Ge, I'll try to make as many Super Recovery Big Sausages as possible."

Now Oscar has become a Soul Saint; the consumption of his first soul technique is very low, so he can produce large amounts of sausages each time.

Yang Xiong then looked at everyone: "I know everyone is in great pain, but from my past Body Tempering experience, training at this moment actually yields the best results. Tidal Body Forging has no side effects, surpassing any heavenly treasure in the world, and can even further strengthen your bodies; this effect is better than merely increasing soul power."

Ning Rongrong and several others nodded; they had absolute trust in Yang Xiong.

Yang Xiong looked at Oscar: "Oscar, your martial soul is special; in the early stage the endurance time may be relatively short, but if you use more soul power after each Body Tempering, it will be very beneficial to both your body and martial soul."

Oscar laughed: "Thanks for the reminder, Xiong Ge; from now on I'll try to make more sausages each day, and I'll take care of everyone's logistics."

After everyone completed Tidal Body Forging, Bo Saixi arranged for personnel to bring a large amount of food, and the group restored stamina through the food.

Yang Xiong's body recovered extremely quickly; after only a few hours, the pain gradually vanished and he could move freely.

Yang Xiong alone summoned Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu; these two are the most challenging among Yang Xiong's eight, yet also the greatest opportunities for them.

Yang Xiong first looked at Shui Bing'er: "Sister Bing Er, how do you feel now, any discomfort in your body?"

Shui Bing'er looked much stronger than before: "Yang Xiong, I find it strange; after Tidal Body Forging, my recovery speed seems much faster than others. I think I can quickly adapt to the trial's requirements."

Yang Xiong nodded: "Your martial soul is Ice Phoenix, possessing a strong ice attribute, which in a sense shares the same origin as the Water Attribute. This Tidal Body Forging involves more than simple waves; it likely also contains Sea God's Power. You are Red Level Seven Trials, which should be related to your own attribute."

"Therefore this is an excellent opportunity for you; perhaps it can make your Ice Phoenix truly perfect, even bringing your foundation to unprecedented strength."

Shui Bing'er, hearing this, thought: "Thank you for the guidance, I have already given my all in training."

After Shui Bing'er left, Yang Xiong looked again at Huo Wu: "Huo Wu, how did today's Tidal Body Forging feel for you?"

Huo Wu didn't hesitate: "Teacher, today was my first Tidal Body Forging, I'm still a bit unaccustomed; next time I will definitely endure longer and meet the trial standard."

Yang Xiong, with a serious expression: "Your standard is not just eight hours a day; my requirement is that in later stages you must endure at least twelve hours or more each day, and the average trial time must reach ten hours."

Huo Wu's face startled at this, but immediately became very serious: "Teacher, I will definitely try my best to endure and will meet your requirements."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Given your talent and martial soul, an average of ten hours is nothing. Remember I once told you about the Body Soul Weapon Second Awakening?"

"Through my many years of research, for a Body Soul Weapon to undergo a Second Awakening, one must be in a life-or-death extreme; Tidal Body Forging is the treasure ground for such awakening. Perhaps after this Tidal Body Forging, your strength and even talent can undergo a qualitative change, rivaling the greatest martial souls in history."

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(End of chapter)