novelraw Chapter 996 990: Tempering the Bones
Chapter 996 990: Tempering the Bones
"I knew it wouldn't be that easy!"
Qin Wudao's lips twitched, revealing a bitter smile.
But it's logical, isn't it? Without enduring trials, how could one possibly obtain the inheritance of the Human Emperor?
After all, these so-called trials and challenges essentially serve to enhance the strength of the challenger; every hurdle crossed is an opportunity for transformation.
"Come on!"
Qin Wudao raised his head, staring at the rapidly descending celestial waterfall with eyes like torches, shouting aloud.
As the sound fell.
The celestial waterfall descended mercilessly, carrying the power of destruction.
"Pfft!"
At that instant, Qin Wudao felt as if he had collided with the world; his whole body was nearly coming apart, smashing into the ground with multiple spurts of fresh blood.
Pain!
Endless pain spread throughout his entire body.
Because within the celestial waterfall, the poison of Dao's laws was contained, possessing an extremely potent corrosive force, causing immediate ulceration upon contact with the skin.
And this was just the first round of damage.
What followed was the torment from the laws of power within the waterfall, originally ulcerated body being stripped of large chunks of flesh under the fierce wash of the waterfall.
This is the second round of damage.
Lastly, there's the seemingly inconspicuous water laws; when the black water contacts the wounds, the pain is infinitely magnified, causing immense suffering, convulsing the soul, leaving one yearning for death.
In the blink of an eye, Qin Wudao's body became tattered.
Especially his fingers, knees, and head; flesh and blood were nowhere to be seen, exposing the stark white bones.
"Ah!"
Qin Wudao lay on the ground, face contorted, mouth agape, emitting a deep roar.
This was just the beginning, and yet he felt the malice of the challenge, experiencing what it truly means to be in a situation worse than death.
One minute!
Two minutes!
Five minutes...
Every second, every minute, Qin Wudao was in excruciating pain, feeling as if each day lasted a year.
"Persevere!"
"Hold on!"
"If I can't even withstand this challenge, how can I attain the Human Emperor's inheritance? How can I enhance the strength of humankind?"
"My shoulders bear the mission of the nation and the people!"
Perhaps having adapted, or perhaps being numb to the pain, Qin Wudao lay on the ground for a while, starting to move his body with difficulty, supporting himself with his hands as he struggled to get up; during the process, chunks of flesh were visibly torn and fell off.
But the pressure of the celestial waterfall was indeed too great!
Qin Wudao had just stood up when he was smashed back to the ground, flesh flying.
After trying five times, the flesh on his body was completely washed away, leaving only a skeleton and internal organs wrapped in mysterious power.
"Since I won't die, I'll fight to the death!"
Qin Wudao realized his internal organs were undamaged, grinned, and focused once more on the celestial waterfall, attempting to stand up again.
Finally, after a dozen failed attempts.
He stood up!
His spine straight, like a battle lance, pierced through the celestial waterfall.
"Success!"
Qin Wudao thought to himself, beginning to check his body's condition, finding his bones tougher, covered in Dao markings that glowed faintly with a golden light.
Time passed.
In what felt like four hours.
But Qin Wudao didn't leave; instead, he continued to use the celestial waterfall to temper his body, even actively ascended against the flow, using his body to collide with the waterfall.
If outsiders were to reach the challenge, they would definitely curse him as a madman!
Gradually, the effect of the waterfall on body tempering diminished.
Three days later, Qin Wudao was able to move flexibly through the waterfall; his faint golden skeleton had turned pure gold, like a statue of gold, exuding an overwhelming pressure.
"Time to proceed to the next challenge!"
Qin Wudao whispered, looking at the ravaging waterfall, an angry glint in his eyes, clenched both fists, and punched forcefully.
Boom!
A force indescribable by words surged forth.
Space-time twisted, the world trembled.
The celestial waterfall, of unknown height, was smashed by a single punch, causing even a five-minute period without water flowing down.
"Challenge passed!"
"Passing grade, perfect level!"
"Reward: Saint Bone Fruit!"
An ancient voice echoed.
A white fruit appeared before Qin Wudao, jade-like, incredibly hard.
Saint Bone Fruit!
A ninth-level celestial treasure and the ultimate spiritual item for the body cultivation of martial artists, capable of enhancing bone toughness and repairing bone damage, belonging to the Showing Holy Era's treasures which have already vanished.
"Thank you, senior!"
Qin Wudao's face showed a hint of a smile as he swallowed the "Saint Bone Fruit," transforming into pure power, circulating within his bones.
After three days of body tempering by the celestial waterfall, his bones had increased in toughness, but also left many damages, just right to consume the "Saint Bone Fruit" and heal his injuries.
Four hours later.
Qin Wudao opened his eyes, two beams of golden light shooting out, his bone body like a mountain, exuding immense pressure, resembling a majestic bone mountain standing eternally.
Boom!
In the next moment, the void twisted in front of him, forming a spatial channel, vaguely accompanied by the sounds of thunder.
Without hesitation, Qin Wudao moved his steps and entered the next layer.
"Third thousand and second level, Bone Tempering Test!"
"The challenger is required to endure the heavenly thunder for four hours; the longer the duration, the richer the rewards!"
As Qin Wudao was about to leave the spatial channel, the ancient voice sounded again.
In the next instant.
Qin Wudao arrived in a world filled with thunder.
Before he could catch his breath, dozens of celestial thunders came crashing towards him.
...
Outside the Primal Creation Tower.
In the dark void, the Ancestor, Emperor Jiang, Sword Emperor and other strong figures were hidden in the shadows, staring intently at the tower.
"He has entered the three thousand and second level!"
"It's been less than forty-five minutes since Emperor Qin entered the tower; according to the tower's time lapse ratio of one to a hundred, only three days have passed inside!"
"Who knows what's happening inside the tower!"
When Qin Wudao entered the next level, the spirits of many leaders of humankind were lifted, transmitting their discussions.
Because Qin Wudao is the only prodigy in several eras to enter the three thousand and first level, without precedent prior, they have no specific information.
But Qin Wudao's success in overcoming the three thousand and first level indicates hope!
Hope!
Often the most valuable thing.
Very soon.
The fifth day arrived.
Counting the time, it has been five hundred days inside the tower.
At this moment, Qin Wudao had reached the four thousandth level.
This challenge is named Dao's Demise!
The same Bone Tempering Test.
At the world's center, Qin Wudao sat cross-legged, surrounded by a myriad of Dao's powers, such as poison laws, curse laws, time laws, etc., relentlessly destroying his bone body.
After a thousand challenges of bone tempering, his bone body now reached the Chaos Deity Demon level, emanating a divine and demonic aura, indestructible, capable of obliterating all laws, eternally immortal.
Three days later.
Qin Wudao perfectly cleared the level.
The drifting void's Dao powers vanished.
Under the Purple Hell, brilliant immortal light twinkled, countless strands of Fortune descended, containing transcendence power, entering Qin Wudao's body.
"This is..."
Qin Wudao closed his eyes to perceive for a moment, his calm face showing a hint of shock.
These strands of Fortune were actually Genesis Fortune!
In other words, this was Fortune born during the creation of all realms in the universe, possessing endless opportunities.
Now.
It's being used to temper bones?
Using Genesis Fortune for bone tempering, isn't that too extravagant?