Chapter 234: Chapter 156: Flesh Aspect 5

As for the Majestic Skin Aspect, Chu Lingguang had yet to fully master it. The Dragon Scale Elephant Hide would only flash into existence for a moment. He was still a long way from the level where it would cover his skin’s surface at a mere thought, or even appear automatically in the face of danger.

Therefore, Chu Lingguang had no confidence at all in opening the second-layer Dharma Aspect and mastering the Mortal Form’s Might in these last ten days.

“Thank you, Mr. Feng.”

Chu Lingguang said gratefully.

“Go train for now. Mr. Feng and I need to talk.”

Guo Wei sent Chu Lingguang away and then asked, “Old Feng, what’s really going on with Lin Guang’s condition?”

“Four Bloodline Dragon Elephants are already his limit. In the time we have left, we shouldn’t keep pushing in that direction. I have two medicinal concoctions that can help him open the second-layer Dharma Aspect. There’s about a twenty percent chance of success. The price is the agony of his flesh tearing apart. Regardless of whether he succeeds, he’ll have to soak in a medicinal bath for three days. We’re running out of time. Think it over.”

Feng Zhiwen said.

“There’s no need to think about it. Keep those two concoctions for someone else!”

Guo Wei said without the slightest hesitation.

He had endured the agony of tearing flesh and blood himself. Years ago, while fighting the Turkic forces, he had a breakthrough in a moment of crisis. The memory of that pain was still vivid, even after so many years.

Whenever he relived it in his dreams, he would wake up drenched in a cold sweat.

’Even I, a man of iron will who has weathered countless storms, am still haunted by it. How could a young man like Chu Lingguang possibly endure that?’

“Anyway, there are only a few days left. Just think it over again. I’m not trying to force you. In short, you need to understand that if Chu Lingguang loses, even if he passes the Martial Examination later on, or even takes first place in the Imperial Examination, you might never become a Grandmaster. If you won’t consider it for yourself, at least think about Tian. You know better than anyone what life at Wolf Valley Pass is like.”

With that, Feng Zhiwen picked up his medicine box and quickly walked away.

Guo Wei started to speak but then fell silent. An image appeared in his mind: a barren land where not a single blade of grass grew. Bone-chilling winds howled over piles of rubble littered with skeletal remains.

The gusts of wind screeched past like the roars of hungry ghosts, enough to make one’s skin crawl.

Guo Wei couldn’t help but look over at Chu Lingguang, who was sparring with Liu Qingqing. He watched the young man who, with only a Basic Spear Skill and just over two years of practice, had come this far. It was through sheer hard work and a tenacious spirit that he had managed to suppress opponents from powerful clans, noble families, and even the Royal Family and Relatives.

All that effort and dedication.

Guo Wei knew full well what all those steps, leading to this very moment, were for.

For once, he left the backyard instead of continuing to watch Chu Lingguang train. He returned to his room and, with a cloth, began to wipe down a rust-spotted Iron Spear that was covered in nicks.

「The next day.」

Guo Wei called Chu Lingguang into his room alone.

“Lin Guang, in the days we have left, I will help you awaken the Mortal Form’s Might,” Guo Wei said.

“Thank you, Master. Has Mr. Feng already prepared the medicine?” Chu Lingguang asked.

Guo Wei was taken aback. “What did he say to you?” he asked.

“Mr. Feng told me he has two medicinal concoctions that could help me awaken the Mortal Form’s Might. He asked if I was willing to take them, and I said of course I was,” Chu Lingguang said with a smile.

Guo Wei reminded him, “The price for those two concoctions is too high. The pain is far beyond a simple tearing of the bloodline.”

“Don’t worry about me, Master. I can take it,” Chu Lingguang said confidently.

Guo Wei’s expression changed, and he rebuked him angrily, “If you become too reliant on medicine, you will never be able to break through any bottlenecks you encounter in the future! Don’t you ever think like that again.”

“Uh… yes.”

Chu Lingguang was caught completely off guard.

“My method is to teach you how to use the Day and Night Breathing Technique and the Circulation Operation Skill to find the point of resonance between your own Dragon Elephant and your flesh and blood. I don’t know how long it will take to awaken your Mortal Form’s Might this way, but it’s countless times more reliable than Feng Zhiwen’s method. If he approaches you again, ignore him. Tell him to come see me if he has something to say,” Guo Wei said in a tone that left no room for argument.

“Yes, this disciple understands.”

Chu Lingguang nodded.

“Now, follow my lead. We will circulate the Day and Night Breathing Technique together. Try to guide the Dragon Elephant Power in your body into the four main channels of your limbs. Follow me, and listen for your body’s response,” Guo Wei said as he began to circulate the Day and Night Breathing Technique.

To guide Chu Lingguang in awakening the Mortal Form’s Might, he deliberately created a visible effect. The blood vessels on the surface of his skin pulsed, and faint sounds of a Dragon’s Roar and Elephant’s Wail emanated from within his body.

Chu Lingguang could see the trajectory of the Qi Power circulating through Guo Wei’s body.

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