Chapter 24: Roots Established, the Second Awakening of the Original Body's Martial Spirit.
As the three continued forward, a massive, majestic vermilion gate came into view, facing east.
The gate was immensely wide, several feet tall. The vermilion paint was strikingly vibrant in the sunlight. Two brilliant golden evergreens were meticulously depicted on the gate, adding a touch of lifelike vitality.
On either side of the gate stood two massive, exquisitely carved stone lions, their fangs bared and claws bared, a majestic presence.
"This will be the headquarters of our Original Body Sect from now on."
"I truly hope that our Original Body Sect will continue to inherit glory like these two evergreens,"
Muye said, taking a deep breath. His eyes flickered, his thoughts unsettled.
Han Tianyi also stood still, a flicker of reminiscence and emotion in his eyes.
They both knew that from now on, the Original Body Sect, after a thousand years of turmoil, had finally found its roots.
A tree with roots can survive; a person with roots has a place to live.
"Come, Xiaoxiu, you'll open this door."
Muye looked at Han Tianyi and saw his uncle nod slightly, then smiled at Jiang Xiu.
Neither of them would likely be able to revive the Body Sect in their lifetime, but Jiang Xiu, who had just embarked on the path of a soul master, possessed limitless possibilities.
"Okay!"
A hint of determination flashed in Jiang Xiu's eyes. He solemnly stepped forward to the door, and with both hands, he pushed hard. The heavy vermilion door creaked open to both sides.
At this moment, the slowly rising sun was behind Jiang Xiu, and the bright sunlight shone into the courtyard, dispelling the dark shadows within, as if bringing new life to the place.
Within the courtyard, there were more than ten houses, and on the west side, there was a large training ground. As Han Tianyi had said, this location was indeed suitable for the headquarters of the Body Sect.
"Not bad, we can build another base underground, and we can also build another training room there, or here..."
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Muye began to design. He was not only a mecha maker, but also a mecha designer. After taking a quick look at the divisions in the courtyard, he came up with his own ideas.
Soon, the three of them became familiar with the structure of the entire courtyard, and time passed slowly.
The sun set in the west, and the bright moon was in the sky.
"Disciple, come out quickly and try the medicinal bath prepared for you in the bathroom."
After dinner, just as Jiang Xiu was about to sink his consciousness into the abyss plane again, Muye's voice came from outside the house.
"Master is here."
Jiang Xiu responded loudly, and after tidying up a little, he walked out of the house and headed towards the bathroom.
"Here, this is a medicinal bath that Master has created using a mixture of soul beast essence and thousand-year-old medicinal herbs. Combined with our Benti Sect's special cultivation methods, it will not only strengthen your physique, but also achieve twice the result with half the effort."
In the bathroom, Muye pointed to the vast pool before him, his lips curled up.
Within the vast pool lay a pale red liquid, its surface gently undulating under the light, like glass, emitting a faint, strange fragrance.
"Medicinal bath... Thank you, Master."
Jiang Xiu's eyes lit up slightly, and he thanked him.
As far as he knew, the Benti Sect, in addition to its powerful combat techniques, also boasted these physique-strengthening medicinal baths. After all, the Benti Sect's martial spirits were their own, and strengthening their physiques was, to a certain extent, equivalent to strengthening their own martial spirits.
While the Benti Sect was now in decline, it was still sufficient to nurture him and his yet-to-be-met senior brother.
"Xiao Xiu, do you know the strongest point of our Benti Martial Spirits?"
Muye asked softly, hinting at something.
"Has the Benti Martial Spirit awakened a second time?"
Jiang Xiu pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing as he said, "That's right, the body martial soul was not initially favored by the soul master community, until the founder of our body sect discovered that the body martial soul had awakened for the second time."
Muye heard Jiang Xiu's words, a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes, and then he continued.
"The Secondary Awakening of the Body Soul is divided into four levels: Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, and the highest level, Gold. The highest Gold level can unleash three times the overall strength of the Body Soul Master!
The opportunity for a Secondary Awakening of the Body Soul occurs upon reaching Soul Sage or Titled Douluo. Of course, if one possesses a magical herb, there's a chance of awakening directly."
At this point, Muye sighed. While magical herbs existed in the world, they were firmly controlled by the Tang Sect, making it impossible for their declining Body Sect to obtain them.
"But don't worry, Xiaoxiu. While we don't have the magical herb, we have the secret of the Body. Your Shadow Soul's Secondary Awakening is a sure thing."
"And this medicinal bath will lay the foundation for your spirit's Secondary Awakening. Xiaoxiu, try it first,"
Muye said with a look of anticipation.
He wasn't just a skilled cook; he also possessed a unique insight into preparing medicinal baths, combining the two.
Jiang Xiu nodded slightly, but a thought was already brewing within him. Just because they didn't have the immortal herbs now didn't mean they wouldn't have them in the future. Once he gained strength, he'd definitely visit the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire.
"Swish!"
Suppressing his turbulent thoughts, Jiang Xiu immediately stepped into the pool, the pale red water ripples around him. As soon as Jiang Xiu entered, he felt wisps of energy permeating his skin, slowly merging into his body, instantly giving him a boost of energy.
Jiang Xiu even felt his cultivation weaken slightly. If he continued to soak in this pool, he might even reach level fourteen within a week.
"Disciple, do you feel that?"
Mu Ye laughed heartily at the change in Jiang Xiu's expression. Then, he slowly placed his massive hand over the pool, energizing his entire soul.
"Disciple, this is just the beginning. Our secret method is far more complex."
As Muye finished speaking, Jiang Xiu could actually feel the surrounding pool water begin to heat up, and the energy within it began to surge, merging into his body even more rapidly.
"Master, what's this..."
"Disciple, the most important thing in life... well, not cooking, is to master the heat."
"Through my research, I've discovered that even a medicinal bath requires a certain degree of control."
Muye observed the pool water gradually becoming lighter, coughed lightly, and said with great satisfaction.
Jiang Xiu, hearing this, felt a strange sensation as he absorbed the energy. Why did he feel like his master was cooking the medicinal bath he was giving him?
"By the way, Disciple, do you know what the first lesson of our Benti Sect is?"
"What?"
Jiang Xiu asked, puzzled.
"It's loyalty!"
"..."
...
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, four years quietly blossomed.
"Jiang Xiu! Jiang Xiu! Jiang Xiu!"
"I'm here to see you!"
A voice like a silver bell echoed outside the main gate of the Body Sect. Then, a graceful, fresh-looking girl burst in.
But the next moment, a young man over two and a half meters tall, bulging with muscles, his figure like a black tower, whispered to the girl.
"Na'er, keep your voice down. My junior brother is breaking through today."
Meanwhile, inside Jiang Xiu's house, a cold darkness enveloped him, and Jiang Xiu's consciousness sank deeply into the Shadow King.
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