Translator: AnubisTL
Third Layer of the Brahma King True Body!
Since achieving foundation establishment, Li Qing's body refinement foundation had stemmed from this secret technique.
He had originally acquired it in exchange for a foundation establishment pill. However, after mastering the second layer of the Brahma King True Body at the Lingyun Sect, he hadn't touched it for a long time.
It wasn't that Li Qing lacked the desire to continue refining; rather, the technique was simply too violent.
Reaching the third layer required using Heavenly Thunder or Earthfire to temper the fleshly body.
Ordinary cultivators would flee at the mere sight of Heavenly Thunder and Earthly Fire, let alone willingly subject themselves to such torment.
Yet the third layer of this body refinement secret technique demanded precisely that: using Heavenly Thunder and Earthly Fire as catalysts to forge the body during cultivation.
"If it weren't absolutely necessary, I really wouldn't want to continue practicing this," Li Qing sighed, resigned. But he had no choice; this seemed to be the only reliable way to break through his current predicament.
Outside the Black Furnace, Heavenly Thunder continued to roar. This thunder tribulation was undoubtedly the perfect catalyst for cultivating the Brahma King True Body.
"There's no other way. I'll have to temper my fleshly body like a demon beast!"
As the words left his lips, a resolute glint flashed in Li Qing's eyes. He began to mentally recall the scriptures of the third layer of the Brahma King True Body.
Summon Heavenly Thunder, Temper the Fleshly Body!
Confirming the accuracy of the scriptures in his mind, Li Qing immediately reopened the Black Furnace without hesitation.
Rumble!
In an instant, several hundred-zhang crimson thunderbolts crashed down upon Li Qing's body!
This time, however, he was prepared. Unlike his earlier panic, he immediately activated the second layer of the Brahma King True Body.
His body rapidly expanded, transforming him into a towering giant standing firmly on the earth.
The crimson thunder struck Li Qing's colossal form, but before he could even register the pain, the Brahma King True Body had already shifted to the third layer.
This time, the terrifying thunder didn't immediately obliterate Li Qing's body. Instead, a portion of its strange power penetrated his flesh, stimulating every inch of his being like sparks of electricity.
"Using Heavenly Thunder to force out the full potential hidden within my fleshly body, thereby further strengthening my physique!"
Li Qing, enduring the crimson Heavenly Thunder crashing down upon him, had long steeled his resolve. His expression was unwavering, showing no regard for the excruciating pain.
Rumble! Rumble!
Thunderbolts continued to strike relentlessly, each blow slamming into Li Qing's fleshly body. He gritted his teeth, enduring the onslaught while maintaining perfect clarity of mind, using this torment to cultivate and refine his physique.
"Just Heavenly Thunder? I refuse to believe I can't withstand it!" Li Qing's eyes glowed with a crimson light as the vital energy within him surged like tidal waves.
Blood qi flooded his entire body as he endured wave after wave of Heavenly Thunder. Gradually, he grew numb, as if his body had grown accustomed to the agony.
But in the distance, Wu Chong, witnessing this spectacle, was utterly dumbfounded.
"Is he even human anymore? Li Qing... he's not going to get killed by this, is he?!" Wu Chong muttered to himself, his mouth agape.
From his perspective, Li Qing stood motionless like a stone statue, showing no reaction whatsoever.
Li Qing's body was covered in horrifying wounds, seared by crimson divine lightning. His skin was cracked, and gruesome bloodstains marred his fleshly body.
Facing this heavenly tribulation, Li Qing no longer relied on the Golden Jade Garment for defense. He had stored away the defensive magical artifact, intending to endure the ordeal with his pure physical strength alone.
Amidst this trial, the netherworld qi that had been swirling around Li Qing gradually dissipated, becoming significantly thinner than when he had first emerged from the yin meridian.
Logically, the heavenly tribulation should have begun to weaken at this point.
But this tribulation defied all norms. The thunderclouds in the sky churned violently, unleashing a bolt of dual-colored lightning—crimson and azure!
Boom!
The power of this dual-colored true lightning far surpassed that of the crimson and azure lightning that had struck earlier, its destructive force even greater than the combined might of both.
Caught off guard and unprepared, Li Qing took the full brunt of the dual-colored true lightning. His body convulsed violently, and he let out a muffled groan.
"Hmph!"
A trickle of crimson blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
The destructive power of this dual-colored true lightning was truly astonishing, even damaging his internal organs.
"Damn it! What kind of heaven-defying, immoral act did Li Qing commit to summon dual-colored true lightning?" Wu Chong stared in disbelief, realizing this heavenly tribulation was far from ordinary. It seemed less about dispelling the netherworld qi clinging to Li Qing and more about obliterating him entirely!
As the thunderclouds gathered for another strike of Heavenly Thunder, Li Qing finally reached his limit. He dove back into the Black Furnace.
The furnace sealed shut, and Li Qing exhaled in relief.
His body relaxed, only to be immediately assaulted by waves of excruciating pain.
"Hiss! That was brutal! Even my bones have been tempered by the thunder. This time, my vital energy has truly been damaged!"
Li Qing gasped for breath, desperately channeling his abundant vital energy to heal his injuries.
Li Qing had finally confirmed one thing: the body refinement secret technique, the Brahma King True Body, absolutely did not belong to the human race.
Its unparalleled ferocity and power could only be practiced by those with the formidable physiques and profound foundations of the demon race.
Forcing oneself to cultivate it would not only damage one's vital energy but also significantly shorten one's lifespan.
After resting for a while, Li Qing's injuries healed remarkably quickly, far exceeding his expectations. The once blood-streaked skin was now covered in scabs.
"It seems I've achieved the initial stage. By using Heavenly Thunder to cultivate the Brahma King True Body, I've unlocked most of the potential within every inch of my fleshly body."
As he spoke, Li Qing clenched his fist, and a terrifying power surged from his body.
At that moment, he felt as if he possessed the strength to topple mountains!
After further contemplation and allowing his injuries to heal further, Li Qing once again charged out of the Black Furnace, continuing to confront the Heavenly Thunder with his fleshly body!
The true lightning alternated between crimson and azure, occasionally manifesting as dual-colored true lightning, following no discernible pattern.
Li Qing gritted his teeth and endured, retreating into the Black Furnace whenever he reached his limit to recover from his injuries.
Finally, after three consecutive cycles of this process, the thunderclouds unleashed their final strike: a dual-colored true lightning bolt!
Boom!
Having withstood this final strike, Li Qing had finally reached his limit.
Thud!
He collapsed helplessly to the ground, his chest heaving rhythmically, the only sign that he still lived.
(End of the Chapter)
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