Chapter 7 Starry Cosmos Divine Body
[Name] Gu Qing
[Realm] Divine Sea Realm, 1st Level, Early Stage.
[Constitution] Supreme Dao Bone, Starry Cosmos Divine Body.
[Talent] Innate Dao Seed, shining throughout the ages.
[Fate] Variable.
[Destiny] Unknown.
[Fortune] 5200.
[Martial Techniques] Lone Goose Halberd Technique (Yellow Rank, Mid Grade), Primal Unity Halberd Technique (Yellow Rank, Low Grade), Wandering Dragon Movement Technique (Yellow Rank, Mid Grade), Breath Concealment Technique (Yellow Rank, Mid Grade).
[Treasure] Golden Tiger Halberd (Low Grade Spirit Artifact).
"Boundless Sea, system, if the Boundless Sea is opened, can the constitution still transform into a divine body?"
Gu Qing observed inwardly. The Boundless dantian was vast and immeasurable, surrounded by a hazy gray mist, while in its center countless starlights shone, resembling a miniature cosmos.
Threads of primal yin-yang qi spread throughout. By the 3rd level of the Divine Sea Realm, his true qi could be transformed into true essence.
Gu Qing gazed at his stellar origin, feeling it was somewhat unbelievable.
His mortal body had actually transformed into the Starry Cosmos Divine Body.
This world contained countless special constitutions: Spirit Bodies, King Bodies, Divine Bodies, Sacred Bodies, Dao Bodies, along with unique bloodlines and special talents.
Each type of constitution was divided into ordinary, medium, superior, supreme, and exalted.
The Starry Cosmos Divine Body was a supreme divine body.
Previously, aside from the Dao Bone, he only possessed a mortal body with exceptional innate bone structure.
Now, in an instant, he had transformed into a supreme divine body.
[There is such a probability, but at most one can awaken an ordinary divine body, it is impossible to suddenly leap into a supreme divine body.]
[The host was able to evolve into a supreme Starry Cosmos Divine Body because of the assistance of the Dao Bone, as well as consuming large amounts of demonic beast liquid, which greatly strengthened the life origin.]
[Additionally, there was the unblocking of all meridians, and the transformation of primal yin-yang qi into the stellar origin of the cosmos.]
Hearing the system's explanation, Gu Qing understood and was greatly shaken.
So his foundation had already become this deep.
[The host's realm is still too low, so you can only passively enjoy the effects of the Dao Bone. When you break through to the Void Dao Realm, you will understand its profound mysteries.]
Gu Qing nodded, gaining a deeper awareness of the Dao Bone.
Perhaps this was a fragment of the Great Dao itself, containing all 3000 laws.
Gu Qing stepped out of the cave, walking through the air. Looking upon the vast heavens and earth, he felt a lofty state of mind, overlooking all beneath.
"So this is the Divine Sea Realm… it is on an entirely different level from the Qi Condensation Realm." Gu Qing closed his eyes to comprehend its profundity.
At Qi Condensation Realm, at most one could briefly hover in the air, and the true qi within was pitifully little, with martial techniques appearing feeble.
But at the Divine Sea Realm, one opened up a dantian sea of qi, capable of flying freely, and at any time could absorb the ambient spiritual energy between heaven and earth, refining it rapidly for one's own use.
The dantian's true qi was nearly inexhaustible.
Moreover, the Divine Sea Realm added a power of momentum.
This was an entirely new realm.
It felt as if heaven and man became one, with the great momentum of heaven and earth all under one's grasp.
"System, isn't the momentum of the Divine Sea Realm something one must comprehend on their own? Why is it that as soon as I broke through, I had it, as if it were an innate talent?"
"Could it be because of my Starry Cosmos Divine Body?"
Gu Qing recalled the detailed introductions to realms. Other people's momentum had to be comprehended by themselves.
What momentum was grasped depended on the cultivation method.
Some comprehended mountain-and-river momentum, sun-and-moon momentum, slaughter momentum, sword momentum, and so on.
[Correct. After special constitutions break through to the Divine Sea Realm, there is a great probability of awakening a momentum closely tied to their innate talent, along with manifestations.]
"Manifestations?"
Hearing the system's explanation, Gu Qing's eyes lit up. He drew upon the stars floating in his dantian sea of qi, and instantly they reflected reality, altering heaven and earth.
Endless starlight descended, and Gu Qing appeared like the god of the stars, treading upon the sun, moon, and stars, walking through the cosmic void.
At this moment, Gu Qing felt his combat power soar more than tenfold.
Without time to further comprehend its profundity, he quickly retracted the manifestation and vanished from where he stood.
The Demonic Beast Mountain Range had 3rd and 4th-rank great demons. If he were targeted, it would indeed be troublesome.
Hiding back within the cave, Gu Qing's heart surged with excitement.
The manifestation of the Starry Cosmos Divine Body was too powerful. With it revealed, within the same realm he could slaughter all without contest.
Those cultivators without manifestations could never compare with one who possessed a manifestation divine body.
It could only be said that the difference between people was as great as between cloud and mud.
Steadying his mind, Gu Qing drank all the demonic beast liquid in one gulp.
Vast energy coursed through his limbs and bones, swiftly converted by the Dao Bone into primal yin-yang qi, which then circulated through his meridians.
All of his meridians widened at a speed visible to the naked eye, becoming more resilient.
Meridians were extremely important to cultivators. The wider and tougher they were, the faster one could absorb spiritual energy, and the stronger martial techniques would become.
If the meridians were not wide and tough enough, they could not endure powerful spiritual impacts. At best they would rupture, at worst there would be backlash, severe injury, the destruction of one's foundation, even the risk of exploding.
Time flew swiftly. Gu Qing had been away from the Gu family for 2 months.
During this period, Lin Chen had been basking in endless glory.
Within the clan he displayed great prestige, defeating those who looked down on him, injuring or outright crippling them.
He even injured and crippled direct descendants of other families in Maple Leaf City, shining brilliantly for a time.
Both Gu Qing and Lin chuqing's radiance was suppressed by him.
The entire Maple Leaf City spread word that Lin Chen was a peerless prodigy, a monster of talent.
"The Lin family is about to rise. First there was Lin chuqing, a genius not seen in 1000 years, then Gu Qing, and now Lin Chen. Each one more talented than the last."
"Indeed. I fear that in the future, among the 5 great families of Maple Leaf City, only the Lin family will reign supreme."
"Wasn't Lin Chen a useless waste for 10,000 years? How did he suddenly become a prodigious monster? To go from Body Tempering 1st Level to Body Tempering 8th Level in just 2 months, that is too exaggerated!"
"Who knows? Perhaps he awakened a special constitution."
"I doubt it. Look at Lin Chen's pitiful appearance, where is there any trace of a supreme special constitution?"
Lin Chen's sudden rise sparked endless discussions and all sorts of speculation.
Some believed Lin Chen had awakened a special constitution.
Some believed Lin Chen had obtained a tremendous opportunity.
Opinions varied, and within this wave of turmoil, undercurrents surged in Maple Leaf City. Countless eyes stared at the Lin family, fixated on Lin Chen.
"That damned little beast."
The joys and sorrows of people never align.
Lin Chen's rise left Lin Zhantian so excited he could not sleep all night, boasting to everyone that his son possessed heaven-bestowed talent.
Yet among the Lin family, not a single elder was happy. Their faces were dark and heavy, teetering on the verge of eruption.
Especially the Grand Elder. His usual kindly and gentle face vanished, replaced with one twisted and hideous.
His most beloved grandson, who had the potential for the Divine Sea Realm, was crippled today by Lin Chen and even cursed as an old dog. It was simply an unbearable humiliation.
"Grandfather, I want revenge. I want to kill Lin Chen."
The boy lying on the bed spoke through a twisted face.
"Yuan'er, rest assured, Grandfather will definitely avenge you."
The Grand Elder's eyes were cold and venomous, like a snake lurking in the dark.
"Grandfather, how do you plan to deal with Lin Chen? I want him dead." Lin Yuan's eyes burned with endless hatred.
Everything he had was ruined.
Without cultivation, he had no power, no long lifespan.
This was more painful than death itself.
"Do not worry, he will not live past tonight."
The Grand Elder revealed the self-assured smile of a petty villain.
Elsewhere, Lin Chen walked with steady, confident steps, head held high, eyes calm like still water, as if everyone he saw was trash.
He carried the demeanor of a transcendent expert.
"Master, the sword technique you passed to me is incredible. With Body Tempering 8th Level, I struck down Lin Yuan at Body Tempering 9th Level Peak in a single blow."
Hidden in Lin Chen's sea of consciousness, the remnant sword's lingering soul was silent for a moment before releasing a cold, ethereal voice.
"Lin Yuan was merely a worthless waste of a small place. Defeating him is nothing to be proud of. In this world, geniuses are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. You must never become arrogant over such a trifling achievement."
"I know. I understand well that arrogance leads to defeat."
Lin Chen's lips curled into a confident smile.
"As long as you know."
"Recently, undercurrents stir in Maple Leaf City. You had better keep a low profile."
He Ni's voice was faint.
"I know. The bird that sticks out gets shot, the beam that juts out rots first. Quiet development is the true path."
Lin Chen nodded, smirking with a crooked mouth.
"..."
You know?
Then who exactly beat up every genius of Maple Leaf City within a single month?
Forget it, too tiring.
He Ni could not be bothered.
Every time she said one line, Lin Chen could spout a string of reasoning.
He spoke of keeping low, yet his actions were as high-profile as possible.
"Master, do you think I have any chance of defeating Gu Qing now?"
Seeing He Ni remain silent, Lin Chen quickly changed the topic.
At the mention of Gu Qing, his eyes flashed cold, sharp as blades.
He was determined to defeat Gu Qing and force him to break off the engagement with his sister.
"Impossible."
He Ni did not even need to think before refusing.
If she had not seen Gu Qing's true qi, perhaps there was a chance.
After all, he was a small-town genius, cultivating trash techniques and martial skills. At Body Tempering 9th Level Peak, he only had 50,000 jin of divine strength.
Lin Chen already had 80,000 jin of divine strength at Body Tempering 8th Level, and at 9th Level Peak, he would likely reach 100,000 jin.
Adding the sword technique she had passed down, even if Gu Qing reached the Qi Condensation Realm, he would still be defeated.
After all, the combat difference between Qi Condensation and Body Tempering was not that great.
Especially in the early stages, the weak true qi barely carried any power.
But after learning Gu Qing was of the Pure Yang constitution, how could He Ni not realize that Gu Qing had been concealing his strength, carrying great secrets within him?
Lin Chen was by no means his match.
Unless Lin Chen also broke through to Qi Condensation Realm—then with her peerless sword technique, defeating Gu Qing would be effortless.
Because her sword technique only revealed its true might when fueled by true qi.
Without true qi, it was nothing but an empty shell.
"Heh, if we have not fought, how do you know I cannot match Gu Qing, Master?"
Lin Chen's lips curled in disdain. His eyes grew resolute, confident, and calm.
"I, Lin Chen, was born with proud bones. I have never known the meaning of defeat. My fate is mine, not Heaven's."
"If Heaven blocks me, I shall battle against Heaven."
"..."
How does a man of 1.7 meters say such words with the momentum of 2.8 meters?
Fine. As long as you are happy.
Hm? Why do you seem faint?
Lin Chen's aura lasted no longer than 3 seconds before an invisible force descended, suffocating him.
It felt as though something inside his body was being drawn out.
"Chen, what's wrong?"
At that moment, a cold voice rang out, followed by the arrival of a peerless figure, as if a celestial maiden had descended from the Ninth Heaven.