When Jiang Yuan woke up, it was already midnight.
At this moment, his entire body was covered in blood, sweat, and black grime, and his stomach was extremely hungry, but he could feel a surge of burning power emerging within him.
Before he could ponder his current state.
Grumble, grumble.
His stomach let out a strong protest, and an extreme sense of weakness followed.
"I can't take it anymore, I'm so hungry, I'm about to starve to death."
Jiang Yuan struggled to climb out of bed and came to the living room. Tao Chunru was already asleep. Seeing the table in the living room covered with food, Jiang Yuan immediately began to eat ravenously.
In less than ten minutes, everything was gone.
"Half full."
After eating, he went to the bathroom, turned on the faucet to wash away the grime, and opened the System panel to check.
Immortal Body Tempering Method (SSS-rank): A total of thirty-one stances, eliminates Impurities, tempers the physique, uses the body as a furnace, vital energy as an eternal flame, refines every cell into immortal particles, Cultivates body density to the extreme, transforms the body into immortal glass, forms a chaotic Universe within, the Physical Body traverses star rivers, stars are destroyed but I am not.
Hiss...
Jiang Yuan gasped,
"I actually created an SSS-rank body tempering method?"
He felt it was absolutely incredible.
"Listening to what Chen Hao said before, the strongest recognized breathing technique in the country was the Stellar Breathing Technique created by a demigod, SS-level."
"An SSS-rank breathing technique, I've never even heard of it. The Martial Artist Association headquarters probably doesn't have it either."
"It seems the Supreme Analysis talent is even more terrifying than I thought." Jiang Yuan clicked his tongue.
After all, it was a product of ten thousand times the comprehension amplification.
"Let's try it."
Jiang Yuan's heart was filled with anticipation. He closed his eyes and, while showering with cold water, performed the first stance of the Immortal Body Tempering Method in the bathroom.
The difficulty of this body tempering method is extremely high. Besides an ultimate understanding of this breathing technique, it also requires perfect control over every muscle in the body to vibrate one's vital energy.
For every movement, the vital energy throughout the body needs to vibrate dozens or even hundreds of times, without the slightest error.
Compared to the previous Bedrock Body Tempering Method, it was countless times more difficult. Even if given to a demigod, it would likely take several years of study and comprehension before cultivation could begin.
Jiang Yuan attempted to Cultivate, and after failing thirteen times, he gradually grasped the knack and successfully completed the first stance.
The moment he succeeded.
Jiang Yuan's entire body began to tremble incessantly. Invisible heavy pressure came from all directions, and inside him, it felt like being scraped by knives and burned by fire, as if his bone marrow was burning.
Hot! So hot!
Pain! So painful!
His entire body's pores opened, and scorching hot air rose from him. Upon contact with the cold water, it turned into white steam with a hiss, making the bathroom misty.
"Damn it! Why is it so painful?!"
Jiang Yuan gritted his teeth and persevered. Every second felt like a year. Massive amounts of sweat mixed with blood and black substances seeped from his pores and were quickly washed away by the water flow.
Ten seconds later.
Jiang Yuan finished cultivating, leaned against the wall, and gasped for breath,
He rested for a full five minutes.
Only then did Jiang Yuan recover, still feeling lingering fear, and revealed a bitter smile.
"I almost thought I was going to die."
Checking the attribute panel, Jiang Yuan couldn't believe his eyes.
Strength +1, Speed +1.
The result of ten seconds was more than what Jiang Yuan had gained from training desperately for a month before!
"Right now, I can't even last ten seconds on the first stance. If I could skillfully complete all thirty-one stances... how fast would the improvement be?"
Jiang Yuan murmured.
With the blessing of the [Martial God] class's BUG-level skill, coupled with the continuous improvement and tempering from the Immortal Body Tempering Method!
He didn't dare to imagine how terrifying his Physical Body would become after he became a Martial Artist, killing monsters to level up, his attribute points constantly rising. Would his vital energy eventually transform into cosmic tides, his Physical Body traverse star rivers, becoming immortal and indestructible?
Just thinking about it was exciting!
"Grumble, grumble."
His stomach protested again. The food he just ate had been completely digested. It was normal for cultivating a breathing technique of this level to consume a lot.
Jiang Yuan quickly ordered takeout.
"Black Feather Chicken Pot, one serving."
"Grilled Spiked Pig Trotters."
"Moon Shadow Rhino Grilled Steak."
"The Silverfish Set Meal is also good."
...
They were all beast meats rich in nutrition, and the price was also considerable.
Order completed, deduction - 3902 yuan.
Jiang Yuan expressed that it hurt a little.
A few minutes later.
Jiang Yuan quietly came to the balcony. A small blue sky shuttle stopped outside the balcony. The delivery person was a girl wearing a helmet and a delivery uniform.
"Ate It Fast Delivery, at your service."
"This is your takeout, right?" the delivery girl asked.
"It's me."
After Jiang Yuan took the takeout, the delivery girl smiled at him.
"You're a high school student preparing for the college entrance exam, right? Good luck with your exam! My name is Leina, remember to give me a five-star review."
"Gotta go, I still have another delivery to make."
After speaking, she twisted the throttle and shouted, "Cover, accelerate!"
The sky shuttle was covered by a force, instantly turning into a streak of blue light and disappearing before Jiang Yuan's eyes.
"Acceleration-type talent..."
Jiang Yuan suddenly understood.
The delivery girl just now should be a Transferred Martial Artist who awakened an acceleration-type talent, and her sequence shouldn't be low.
Life is tough, even Martial Artists are out delivering takeout...
Shaking his head, Jiang Yuan carried a large stack of takeout back to his room.
Just as he was about to open the door,
The door of the adjacent room opened, and his cousin, Mo Xixi, wearing pajamas, walked out rubbing her eyes, preparing to go to the bathroom. Their eyes met.
...
"That young man just now was quite handsome." Leina thought to herself as she rode her sky shuttle, weaving between tall buildings,
"Ordering so much beast meat, is it a critical time for tempering his vital energy?"
Her wristband rang.
[You have a new incoming call, it's from the boss]
"Connect."
"Leina, where did you run off to?" A cold female voice sounded.
"I'm delivering takeout."
"Why are you delivering takeout again... A Level 3 Abyss has just been discovered here, hurry over."
"Wait a minute, I'll come after I finish this delivery."
...
Inside Jiang Yuan's room.
He and his cousin, Mo Xixi, were happily feasting on the takeout.
"Brother Yuan, keep it down, don't let my mom hear. She doesn't let me eat at night."
"Then why are you still eating?"
"I, I couldn't resist, you ordered way too much though. Can you finish it?"
"Don't worry, I'm as hungry as a ghost right now."
"...Is that how you talk about yourself?"
...
"I'm full, I'm full."
Mo Xixi quickly finished eating, lay on the bed, rubbing her little belly with a look of satisfaction.
She looked at Jiang Yuan, who was still wolfing down food, somewhat incredulously: "Brother Yuan, you eat too much? You've eaten so much and you're still not full. Could it be that you awakened a black hole stomach today?"
"Oh right, how was your job transfer ceremony today? What talent did you awaken?"
She lay on Jiang Yuan's bed and asked with interest.
"E Level, Assassin." Jiang Yuan didn't even lift his head,
"E, E Level? That's too low." Mo Xixi said in shock, then looked at Jiang Yuan sympathetically: "I understand why you're eating so much today. Turns out you're turning grief and indignation into appetite, I get it."
Jiang Yuan: "..."
"But it's okay."
"As a new generation's Prodigy, a future S-Class Talent holder, a rare professional."
Mo Xixi patted her budding chest and said proudly: "I, Xixi the Great Demon King, will cover for you from now on."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Not wanting to stay in Jiang Yuan's room for too long, and also afraid of being discovered by Tao Yufeng, she quickly returned to her own room.
Jiang Yuan ate for another half hour before finally finishing all the takeout.
What used to be a week's worth of food now only made him about seventy percent full. Every cell in his body was like a glutton, craving nutrition, difficult to satisfy.
"My current appetite is too large. It's influenced by both the [Martial God] class and the cultivation of the Immortal Body Tempering Method."
"I need to find a way to make money."
Jiang Yuan thought to himself.
"Let's talk about it tomorrow..."
Returning indoors, he collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep.
Too much had happened today. His physical and mental strength were both extremely exhausted.
...
Early the next morning.
Jiang Yuan stood shirtless in front of the bathroom mirror.
The young man in the mirror had handsome and well-defined features, and flawless, fair skin. His originally black pupils had turned a faint gold, emitting a hint of majesty.
With medium-length black hair and wispy bangs casually resting on his forehead, his eight-pack abs were faintly visible. Although he didn't have a lot of muscle mass, his body appeared incredibly well-proportioned.
Compared to after Awakening yesterday.
After one night, he seemed to have shrunk and become thinner all over.
"I've gotten quite a bit thinner, and it seems I've also gotten a bit fairer and shorter."
Originally, Jiang Yuan was one meter seventy-five, but now he was only about one meter seventy.
Jiang Yuan lightly clenched his fist and could clearly feel terrifying power flowing within him.
"With my current strength, under normal circumstances, punching and destroying a truck shouldn't be a problem."
Jiang Yuan thought to himself.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the urge to unleash his power, and went to the kitchen to start preparing breakfast.
...
While eating breakfast.
Jiang Yuan told his Aunt's family about Awakening his E-Rank Talent and transferring to the Assassin class.
Although Aunt Tao Yufeng and Uncle Mo Lingfeng felt regret, they didn't say much. After all, they had seen Jiang Yuan's efforts on a daily basis. Awakening a talent was truly fate and couldn't be forced.
"What are you planning to do next?" Mo Lingfeng asked.
"I plan to train my body well for the next month, participate in the college entrance exam, and try my best to get into a Martial University." Jiang Yuan said.
Mo Lingfeng nodded slightly.
Tao Yufeng also said: "Getting into a Martial University is good. After graduating, it will be easier to sign a contract with a guild."
They all thought Jiang Yuan was talking about getting into a third-tier Martial University.
But only Jiang Yuan himself knew.
He was talking about the four top Martial Universities in Great Xia.
Shenwu University.
Kunlun University.
Civilization University.
Starsea University.
The four Martial Universities were established one hundred and fifty years ago and control a large number of dungeon Secret Realms, equipment, skill techniques, and various resources.
As long as the students who graduated from these four Martial Universities are still alive, none are below Fourth-tier Martial Artists! The famous figures who shake one side basically all come from these four universities! It can be said that the people they Cultivate are the mainstays of Great Xia's resistance against the Abyss!
This is also why these four universities hold extremely high status within Great Xia.
You need to rank at least in the top one hundred in the province to enter these four universities.
In this world where the strong prey on the weak, to screen out the strong who are suited to survive in the Abyss, the college entrance exam tests only one thing.
Secret Realm Survival!
Kill fierce beasts within the dungeon Secret Realm to get a score. The higher the score, the higher the rank.
Simple and direct.