Fiery Red Scripture of the Nine Heavens: Bronze Mid-Rank Lower Grade, Earth Tier Body Refinement Technique (First Half). Price: 105 Gold Coins.
(First 9 Layers) Blood Demon Indestructible Body: Bronze Mid-Rank Lower Grade, Earth Tier Body Refinement Technique (First Half). Price: 90 Gold Coins.
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Proud Bone Golden Body: True Essence Chapter: Bronze Lower-Rank Middle Grade, Mysterious Tier Body Refinement Technique (Volume). Price: 60 Gold Coins.
Minor Five Elements Body Forging Art: Bronze Lower-Rank Lower Grade, Yellow Tier Body Refinement Technique. Price: 50 Gold Coins.
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Indestructible Vajra Body: Black Iron Lower-Rank Lower Grade, Mortal Tier Body Refinement Technique. Price: 1 Gold Coin.
Golden Bell Shield: Black Iron Lower-Rank Lower Grade, Mortal Tier Body Refinement Technique. Price: 1 Gold Coin.
Compared to internal cultivation techniques, the number of external body refinement techniques was much smaller.
After a preliminary screening, Uchiha Kazuhiko narrowed his final choice down to the"Fiery Red Scripture of the Nine Heavens"and the"Blood Demon Indestructible Body" both originating from the Desolate Era spacetime.
"Fiery Red Scripture of the Nine Heavens": A demon-god body refinement technique practiced by the protagonist Ji Ning in the original work. Upon reaching the Xiantian level, one could control water and fire, possess immense strength, and regenerate severed limbs. At the Zifu level, one could regenerate from a drop of blood and possess many supernatural abilities. The first 9 layers could cultivate one to the Zifu level.
"Blood Demon Indestructible Body": At the beginning of cultivation, one needs to inscribe demonic patterns on the body, drawing upon blood baleful energy) to refine the body. It requires enduring the pain of inscribing these patterns for a full three years. After the body completely transforms, one becomes an innate being with many supernatural abilities.
According to the original work's description, the Fiery Red Scripture of the Nine Heavens was recognized as the number one body refinement technique, naturally forming divine patterns.
The Blood Demon Indestructible Body was slightly inferior in comparison.
After much hesitation, Uchiha Kazuhiko ultimately chose the"Blood Demon Indestructible Body" which best matched his psychic ability.
Because Uchiha Kazuhiko knew that the strongest technique didn't need to be the best one overall, but the one most suitable for oneself.
Just like with Devil Fruits, there were no trash fruits, only trash users.
After purchasing the"Blood Demon Indestructible Body" he had 18 gold coins left.
Uchiha Kazuhiko continued browsing the Pan-Universe Mall for a while longer before spending 15 gold coins to purchase the"Sunstrider Meditation Technique", which could enhance spiritual power.
Sunstrider Meditation Technique: Black Iron Mid-Rank Lower Grade, Basic Spiritual Power Cultivation Technique. Price: 15 Gold Coins.
There weren't any other particularly suitable techniques or items for the moment, so Uchiha Kazuhiko didn't spend the final 3 gold coins, saving them instead.
Closing the Pan-Universe Mall, Uchiha Kazuhiko mentally paged through the demon-god body refinement secret manual, "Blood Demon Indestructible Body"
The Blood Demon Indestructible Body was a body refinement technique created by the Blood Demon Elder in the Desolate Era spacetime.
Through a secret art, one inscribes demonic seals at numerous crucial points of the bones and tendons, drawing upon blood baleful energy and corrupt qi to temper the body, forming demonic patterns.
After three years of torment akin to hell, the body transforms into an Indestructible Demon Body.
The blood baleful energy and corrupt qi are completely purged, leaving only the purest, most yang and rigid holy blood qi.
The first step of cultivation was to use the secret art to inscribe 4,900 demonic seals within the body.
After closing the doors and windows, Uchiha Kazuhiko sat cross-legged on the floor, mobilized the blood qi within his body, and began inscribing the first demonic seal starting from the Baihui point at the very top of his head.
"Hisss~ It hurts this much?!"
The inscription of the first demonic seal, for which he was unprepared, instantly caused Uchiha Kazuhiko's face to turn deathly pale from the pain.
He gasped sharply for air, his body trembling uncontrollably.
"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt at all. It's as comfortable as scratching an itch."
The inscription of the demonic seals couldn't afford any mistakes.
Uchiha Kazuhiko endured the Lingchi-like agony, hoping to distract himself with this kind of self-hypnosis, even if its effect was minimal.
Guided by the secret art, the blood qi in his body condensed into a blood blade without substance, like a rusty steel knife, constantly pulling and tearing at the flesh, sinew, and bones near the Baihui point.
After dozens of heart-wrenching cuts, a single small demonic seal was finally inscribed into his body.
Once the inscription was complete, Uchiha Kazuhiko stopped the guidance immediately.
He was drenched in sweat, looking utterly disheveled as if he'd been doused in water.
"Whew, whew... The creator of this technique must either have had congenital insensitivity to pain or been an S&M pervert."
Uchiha Kazuhiko laid down for a long time before recovering.
He couldn't help but complain, thinking about the over four thousand demonic seals still needing inscription, and shuddered involuntarily.
Complaints aside, since he had chosen this technique, Uchiha Kazuhiko wouldn't give up easily.
Gritting his teeth, he sat up again and began inscribing the second demonic seal.
With some mental preparation, the pain from the second inscription was slightly more bearable.
He continued until his energy was completely depleted, having only inscribed a little over ten demonic seals. It seemed it would take at least over a year just to complete the entry-level foundation of the Blood Demon Indestructible Body.
Unable to continue cultivating the"Blood Demon Indestructible Body", Uchiha Kazuhiko took out the"Sunstrider Meditation Technique" and began cultivating his spiritual power.
The"Sunstrider Meditation Technique" originated from the Azeroth spacetime.
It was a secret meditation technique of the high elf royal family the Sunstrider clan had unique aspects in the cultivation and application of spiritual power.
Uchiha Kazuhiko emptied his mind and, following the method in the meditation technique, took some time to enter a meditative state.
In this state, his spiritual power felt incredibly comfortable, like parched land receiving a downpour. He only awoke from the meditative state after his spiritual power had fully recovered.
Stretching luxuriously, a refreshed Uchiha Kazuhiko stood up, twisted his waist to loosen his muscles and bones, and sensed his spiritual power.
"Not bad. Not only is the spiritual power consumed by inscribing the seals recovered, the total amount has also increased slightly. It seems it won't be long before my Sharingan evolves to the two-tomoe level."
Glancing at the time on the wall, Uchiha Kazuhiko realized a full day had passed, but he didn't feel the slightest bit tired.
It seemed he could replace sleep with meditation from now on.
After casually making dinner to fill his stomach, Uchiha Kazuhiko formulated a new plan based on all his current abilities.
First, open the Eight Inner Gates daily to enhance cell adaptability and practice taijutsu.
Then, cultivate with the Gene Original Energy cultivation method to replenish cellular energy.
Next, practice control over spiritual power by inscribing demonic seals. Finally, use the meditation technique to recover and enhance spiritual power.
As for the cheat-like Sharingan, it wasn't that urgent.
Lower-level Sharingan wouldn't mean much against Uchiha Itachi anyway.
As long as he could ensure proficient use, it wouldn't be too late for high-intensity training after his spiritual power steadily increased and he awakened the Mangekyo.
Moreover, for Uchiha Kazuhiko, who had a golden finger (cheat ability), the Sharingan was no longer his only path to becoming stronger.
After eating a simple dinner, Uchiha Kazuhiko laid in bed to rest when another notification sounded in his mind.
Ding dong! The mission you posted [Refine Medicinal Ingredients] has been accepted. Completion is expected in approximately one week.
Uchiha Kazuhiko raised an eyebrow, then suddenly understood, finally remembering the mission he had posted earlier.
He couldn't help but feel some anticipation what kind of potion could be refined from the Blood Orchid and the mutated snake gallbladder?