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Beyond the Thunder Platform, space rippled as countless streaks of radiance shot past, resembling a brilliant meteor shower.
Within each of those streaks, drops of Thunder Marrow coalesced—the very object that filled Mo Yu and the others' eyes with greed.
In ancient times, it was said that many divine beasts tempered their physical bodies using Thunder Marrow, refining themselves to become as indestructible as Vajra. However, Thunder Marrow was incredibly rare.
Though some large auction houses in the current Great Thousand World occasionally had Thunder Marrow for sale, its price was astronomical. The moment it appeared, it would be instantly snapped up, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to obtain.
Yet now, before Mo Yu and his group, was an overwhelming abundance of Thunder Marrow. How could this sight not make their hearts surge with excitement?
"So this is the reward for securing the final ten spots…" Mo Yu murmured to himself.
This Body Refining Pagoda truly held fortuitous encounters everywhere for physical body cultivation.
From an outsider's perspective, Mo Yu had only spent half a day inside the tower, yet his body's improvement was advancing at an unimaginable pace.
With such unparalleled conditions, it was no wonder that back in the day, the powerhouses who gathered in the Divine Beast Origin accounted for one-third of the entire Divine Beast Continent.
Buzz!
As Mo Yu marveled, the ten Thunder Lotus beneath them suddenly began to hum and vibrate. Then, the cushions carried them forward, gliding into the space filled with streaks of flowing light.
Whoosh!
The ten cushions carried them into the radiant space, where streaks of light shot past from all directions. Within those streaks, droplets of Thunder Marrow gleamed, causing the eyes of the ten individuals to burn red with fervor.
Han Yue was the fastest to act. He formed a claw with his hand and suddenly clenched it, unleashing a powerful suction force that directly locked onto a streak of light, forcefully dragging it toward him.
That streak of light veered off its trajectory, hurtling toward him like a meteor.
Han Yue grinned, spreading his arms wide. He didn't use any spiritual energy because he knew that Thunder Marrow, a mystical substance, could not be touched by spiritual energy. The only thing in the world capable of bearing it was the physical body itself.
Thus, to absorb Thunder Marrow, one had to catch it with their own flesh and blood.
Boom!
The streak of light slammed into Han Yue's chest, producing a muffled sound. Instantly, several bloody holes appeared on his chest.
Within the wounds, flickers of lightning flashed as threads of thunderous liquid seeped into his flesh and blood at an astonishing speed.
Han Yue's expression twisted in agony. Clearly, he was enduring excruciating pain as the Thunder Marrow melted into his body, refining his flesh inch by inch.
His contorted expression lasted for a long while before it finally eased. When he regained clarity, his body was drenched in sweat. The fiery desire in his eyes had dimmed, replaced by a lingering fear. Evidently, the torment of Thunder Marrow refinement was beyond what an ordinary person could endure.
Even as a genius with exceptional willpower, Han Yue had to take a moment to recover before daring to absorb more Thunder Marrow.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu, Cai Lin, and the others, having witnessed this, also began their own attempts. The result was exactly the same—each of them was wracked with pain, their faces contorted as their bodies trembled violently when the Thunder Marrow entered.
When the searing agony finally subsided, Cai Lin and the others were left with lingering trepidation. However, only Mo Yu, upon opening his eyes, revealed a flicker of strange light in his black pupils.
He lowered his head and gazed at his chest. The hideous wounds there were healing at an astonishing rate, and his skin faintly gleamed with a silver radiance—a sign of the Thunder Marrow fusing with his flesh.
Mo Yu could clearly feel that the portions of his body that had absorbed the Thunder Marrow had become far tougher and more resilient than the rest.
"As expected of a supreme treasure for body refinement…" Mo Yu sighed, a thought forming in his mind. He might be able to use this Thunder Marrow to break through to the Major stage of the Divine Beast Physique.
With that realization, he no longer hesitated. His eyes flashed with determination as he activated his spiritual energy, unleashing a powerful suction force that forcefully drew in the streaks of light sweeping past.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
In mere moments, nearly ten streaks of light rushed toward him, each carrying a drop of rolling Thunder Marrow, emitting deafening peals of thunder.
Around him, Mang Lie, Han Yue, and the others were stunned to see Mo Yu daring to absorb such a massive amount of Thunder Marrow at once. Their expressions changed drastically as they hurriedly retreated, fearing that they would be caught in the aftermath.
They were all too aware of the excruciating pain brought by Thunder Marrow refinement. This kind of tempering had to be done gradually. If one was too hasty, their body wouldn't be able to withstand the dissolving power of the Thunder Marrow, and their flesh would be completely melted away.
By then, it wouldn't be Thunder Marrow tempering the body—it would be outright destruction.
Only Cai Lin smiled charmingly, as if she had expected this outcome.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The streaks of light rained down, bombarding Mo Yu's body like cannonballs. Instantly, his body was riddled with bloody holes, his flesh and blood nearly torn apart.
As blood gushed, the silver-hued Thunder Marrow seeped into his wounds. The agony surged like an unstoppable tide, and even Mo Yu's expression wavered.
Sizzle!
He could even hear the eerie sound of his flesh melting as it came into contact with the Thunder Marrow.
The unbearable pain threatened to make him pass out, but at that moment—
Roar!
A thunderous roar erupted from within Mo Yu's body as the phantom of the Heaven-Shaking Force Ape howled. Instantly, his internal energy surged, suppressing the overwhelming pain.
Simultaneously, Mo Yu's arms transformed into the Heaven-Shaking Arm state. The Thunder Marrow energy that had merged into his flesh turned into streams of silver light, all of which were greedily absorbed by his Heaven-Shaking Arms.
Mo Yu opened his eyes, silver light flashing within them. His once-bloodied body rapidly healed, his skin now radiating faint electric arcs. Clearly, it had undergone tempering, becoming even tougher.
"He actually survived?!"
Ran Ben, Han Yue, and the others narrowed their eyes in shock. Even they would have struggled immensely under such an onslaught of Thunder Marrow, yet Mo Yu had endured it so quickly?
"How is his body even stronger than ours?!" Xu Lie exclaimed in disbelief. As divine beasts, their physical bodies were naturally powerful, yet Mo Yu, a mere human, had displayed resilience surpassing theirs.
But Mo Yu paid no heed to their astonishment. He lowered his gaze to his arms, feeling the undeniable surge in power. His Heaven-Shaking Arms now emanated a faint yet overwhelming pressure.
It seemed… they were evolving toward the legendary Heaven-Shaking Divine Arm.
Noticing this, Mo Yu's excitement grew. His eyes burned with fervor as he looked ahead into the space filled with dazzling streaks of light.
Far in the distance, a massive glowing ring could be faintly seen—likely the gateway to the fourth level of the Body Refining Pagoda.
The Thunder Lotus beneath their feet was steadily carrying them toward the passageway ahead. Since they couldn't control the lotus, if they wished to obtain as much Thunder Marrow baptism as possible, they had to complete the absorption before reaching the passage.
The others clearly understood this as well, so when they saw Mo Yu frantically devouring the Thunder Marrow, their eyes turned red with envy. It was as if they were starving ghosts seated before a feast, their stomachs flattened from hunger, yet forced to nibble cautiously.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu was like a raging storm, consuming everything before him without hesitation. The delicacies on the table were rapidly disappearing into his belly, and this was undoubtedly a severe blow to the others.
After some hesitation, they finally gritted their teeth and unleashed their spiritual power, increasing their own absorption rate. But the consequence of this reckless intake was soon evident—agonized wails and low growls of pain echoed one after another.
Of course, this did not include Cai Lin. As a Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, her physical strength was outstanding even among spirit beasts. It was likely that even Mo Yu couldn't compare to her current endurance.
Seeing that she was unharmed, Mo Yu finally let out a breath of relief. He immediately closed his eyes, stretched out his arms, and let his spiritual power surge, unleashing an even greater suction force.
Instantly, the streams of thunderous light whistling around them were drawn toward him like iron filings to a magnet, rushing into his body in an unending torrent.
Seeing Mo Yu's increasingly aggressive absorption, Han Yue and the others, who were already groaning in pain, couldn't help but twitch their eyes and curse out loud.
"This freak!"
Mo Yu, however, ignored them completely. He remained seated on the Thunder Lotus, his absorption force reaching terrifying levels, drawing in the largest share of the lightning streams.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
The streams infused with Thunder Marrow shot into his body like arrows, piercing his flesh. The corrosive power of the Thunder Marrow surged, bringing excruciating pain, and soon, Mo Yu's entire body was drenched in blood. His flesh was torn apart, leaving him a mass of raw, mangled wounds—his form barely recognizable.
Yet, amidst the gory mess, his black Heaven-Shaking Arm suddenly flickered with strands of dazzling purple-gold light. The glow exuded a terrifying pressure, something extraordinary. It was as if the purple-gold light was rejoicing, greedily devouring the Thunder Marrow while also suppressing the overwhelming pain within Mo Yu's body.
Even with the Heaven-Shaking Arm aiding him, the torment was so intense that Mo Yu drifted in and out of consciousness. Only his instincts and sheer determination drove him to continue absorbing the lightning streams with unrelenting fervor.
His speed of absorption only grew, and eventually, every streak of lightning passing by him was forcibly drawn in, his body and Heaven-Shaking Arm bearing the full brunt of the impact.
His crazed devouring left Han Yue, Ran Ben, and the others shivering in horror. They stared at the blood-soaked figure seated on the Thunder Lotus, their scalps tingling with fear.
"This guy... is a lunatic!"
Even as beings with divine beast physiques, they wouldn't dare attempt such reckless absorption. Yet Mo Yu, a mere human, was doing it without hesitation. Seeing his terrifying endurance, even Han Yue and the others began doubting themselves—
Who was the real divine beast here?
"That bastard's making a killing!"
Ran Ben's face darkened. Ever since entering the Body Refining Pagoda, Mo Yu had surpassed him time and time again, leaving him trailing behind in the dust. A sense of unease and hostility brewed within him, and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes.
"When we reach the fourth level, we must find a way to eliminate him."
As Ran Ben's killing intent surged, the ten Thunder Lotuses continued their advance. This time, however, Han Yue and the others slowed their absorption, unwilling to endure any further agony.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu's greed only intensified. His frenzied absorption seemed to carry the intention of completely draining this space of every last drop of Thunder Marrow. Han Yue and the others, unable to bear the sight any longer, simply shut their eyes—out of sight, out of mind.
Time passed swiftly, and after what felt like an eternity, Han Yue and the others suddenly sensed something. They opened their eyes, only to see the entrance to the fourth level of the Body Refining Pagoda becoming clearer. The once-overwhelming streams of lightning had begun to dwindle.
They turned to gaze at the fading streaks of lightning left behind, sighing in regret. But they were not ordinary cultivators—they quickly set aside their disappointment and began examining the improvements in their physical bodies.
Upon sensing the newfound strength coursing through their blood and flesh, their expressions lit up with joy. They could clearly feel the tremendous power now embedded in their bodies. Their physique had been refined to new heights, growing stronger than ever.
The Thunder Marrow baptism had indeed granted them immense benefits.
As they rejoiced over their progress, Mo Yu, seated on his Thunder Lotus, also opened his eyes. The moment he did, dazzling purple-gold light erupted from his body.
The radiance surged, and in an instant, his mangled flesh completely regenerated. His skin now bore intricate purple-gold patterns, faintly resembling those of a great ape—mysterious and awe-inspiring.
Mo Yu looked down at his arms, where the previous deep black had vanished, replaced by a profound, radiant purple-gold hue.
Purple light coiled around his arms, exuding an indescribable sharpness, as if capable of shaking the heavens and splitting the earth.
Feeling the transformation, a surge of joy swelled within Mo Yu's heart. He slowly clenched his hands, and as his fingers curled into a fist, an overwhelming force gathered within his grasp, as though he could obliterate a mountain with a single strike.
Mo Yu casually threw a punch, seemingly gentle and without force, yet the space before him visibly distorted. This was pure physical strength alone, and with a single blow, he could easily crush a Sixth-Grade Supreme.
Divine Beast Physique, perfected—Heaven-Shaking Divine Arm!
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