rpbooks Chapter 72 The Method of Rebuilding the Dantian
Chapter 72 The Method of Rebuilding the Dantian
Back in the room, Ma Cong told Zhou Tianyi's wife to go and rest first, while he stayed by the bedside alone.
After confirming that no one was around, he calmed himself down and called upon the system in his mind.
"System, is there any way to repair the shattered dantian?"
[Ding! Detected that the host's core member 'Zhou Tianyi' has suffered fatal damage. Injury analysis in progress...]
[Analysis complete: The core of the dantian was shattered by external force, the meridian connections were severed, and the life essence was severely depleted. Conventional medical treatments are ineffective.]
A series of cold notification sounds made Ma Cong's heart sink.
Even the system says that conventional methods are ineffective.
"Are there any unconventional methods?" Ma Cong pressed.
His only hope now is this magical system.
Searching advanced databases... Search permissions confirmed...
[The host has triggered the major upgrade quest 'Establishing a Sect' and has gained the support of the core ally 'Longhu Mountain' and the official force 'Hualong Kingdom'. The sect's fortune has begun to solidify, and permissions have been successfully unlocked.]
[Showing you feasibility solutions...]
Ma Cong's eyes lit up, and he became highly focused.
coming!
Option 1: Exchange of divine items.
[Note: Seek legendary rare treasures such as the "Jade Pool Elixir," the "Heart of the Returning Void Treasure Tree," and the "Bodhi Golden Body Relic," to rebuild your dantian with the power of these divine objects.]
Success rate: Over 90%.
[Disadvantages: The artifact is extremely difficult to find and obtain, and may attract the covetousness of other top-tier forces.]
This plan is similar to what the old master said; the chances are slim, so it can basically be abandoned.
"The next option."
Option Two: Rebuilding the Dao of Alchemy.
[Note: This is a formula for refining the ancient elixir "Rebuilding the Golden Elixir." This elixir can break through and rebuild, forcibly reversing damage and rebuilding the foundation of the dantian.]
Success rate: 70%.
[Requirements: All three core ingredients must be collected, and the host must personally refine them. The refining process consumes a large amount of mental energy and true essence.]
Ma Cong's heart began to race.
A success rate of 70% is already very high!
"What are the three main ingredients?"
[Core Ingredient 1: Nine-leaf Ambergris]
[Introduction: This thousand-year-old spiritual root, grown in an extremely yang place, contains boundless life essence and is the primary material for reshaping the dantian.]
[Second core ingredient: Netherworld Bone-Tempering Flower.]
[Description: A rare flower that blooms in extremely yin places, its stamens can temper bones, stabilize the rebuilt dantian, and prevent instability of the foundation.]
[Core Ingredient Three: Rootless Water.]
[Description: Neither heaven nor earth, neither yin nor yang, it is formed by the liquefaction of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth under specific conditions. It is the only medium for harmonizing the two extreme medicinal properties of Dragon Saliva Grass and Bone Tempering Flower.]
Looking at the descriptions of these three main ingredients, Ma Cong frowned.
Each one sounded like something out of mythology.
"System, where can I find these three items?"
[Ding! Planning a route map for the host...]
[Nine-Leaf Dragon Saliva Grass: Based on historical data and analysis of the earth's spiritual energy flow, there is a 70% probability that this item exists in the 'Flame Dragon Valley' deep within the Hundred Thousand Mountains of Southwest China.]
[Netherworld Bone-Tempering Flower: Based on ancient records and analysis of Yin energy convergence points, there is a 50% probability that this item exists in the "Eternal Night Ice Cave" in the far north.]
[Rootless Water: This substance has no fixed origin and its appearance depends entirely on chance. However, every year at noon on the summer solstice, at the Jade Emperor Peak atop Mount Tai, influenced by the interaction of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon, there is a 30% chance that three to five drops will condense.]
Mount Tai's Jade Emperor Peak!
Ma Cong's spirits lifted.
This is like a pillow being delivered to someone who's just fallen asleep.
The state had just designated Mount Tai as his mountain gate, and one of the most crucial catalysts for alchemy was located at the summit of Mount Tai.
Is this what the old master meant by "luck"?
Although the probability is only 30%, it's much better than the previous two vague and uncertain locations.
"System, besides these three main ingredients, what else is needed to refine the 'Reforging Golden Pill'?"
[A total of 108 kinds of auxiliary medicinal materials are needed; the list has been sent to the storage space.]
[Warning: The 'Reforging Golden Elixir' is a heaven-defying elixir. Its completion may trigger extraordinary phenomena. Furthermore, the user will endure excruciating pain of transformation; if their will is weak, there is a risk of their body exploding and dying.]
[Additional Explanation: If the reconstruction is successful, the user will not only have their dantian fully restored, but their foundation will also be far superior to before, and their martial arts potential will be greatly enhanced.]
Destruction precedes construction, and the foundation is stronger than before!
Ma Cong's breathing became somewhat rapid.
This was an opportunity tailor-made for Zhou Tianyi!
He suppressed his excitement and carefully sorted through all the information.
The three main ingredients are: the Ten Thousand Mountains in the Southwest, the Eternal Night Ice Cave in the Far North, and the Jade Emperor Peak of Mount Tai.
The three places are all more dangerous than the last.
Flame Dragon Valley—it doesn't sound like a safe place.
The Eternal Night Ice Cave is an extremely remote and uninhabited place.
As for Mount Tai, although it is its own territory, it will be the focus of everyone's attention on the summer solstice. It will not be an easy task to obtain the water without a trace from the Jade Emperor Peak.
But no matter how difficult it is, he has to go.
This was his promise to Zhou Tianyi.
"Kid, judging from your expression, you've come up with a plan?"
The old celestial master strolled in again at some point, carrying a wine gourd in his hand.
Ma Cong nodded and, without hiding anything, gave a general account of the "Alchemy Rebuilding" plan provided by the system, as well as the three main ingredients. Of course, he attributed all the credit for the system to an ancient book he had accidentally obtained.
"Reforging the Golden Elixir? Nine-Leaf Dragon Saliva Grass? Netherworld Bone Tempering Flower?"
The old master's eyes widened as he listened. He snatched the prescription that Ma Cong had "written down" from memory, and the more he looked at it, the more alarmed he became.
"My goodness, this formula... this approach... it's simply ingenious! Using extreme yang energy to reconnect with the source, using extreme yin energy to stabilize the foundation, and then using rootless water to harmonize yin and yang... Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"
The old master was like a child who had received a favorite toy, his face flushed with excitement.
"Boy, which deity left this ancient book of yours? The alchemy techniques here are far superior to the alchemy scriptures passed down from my Longhu Mountain!"
Ma Cong could only give vague answers to get through the situation.
"Master, have you heard of these three herbs?"
"I've heard of it, how could I not have?" The old master's expression turned serious. "Nine-Leaf Dragon Saliva Grass. A hundred years ago, an old monster from Kunlun Mountain saw it once in the Hundred Thousand Mountains. It is said that it was guarded by a giant python. He escaped with serious injuries and got nothing."
"The Netherworld Bone-Tempering Flower is even more sinister. Legend has it that it grows on the edge of the Yellow Springs in the Nine Netherworld, and if a person in the mortal world touches it, their soul will be sucked away. As for the Eternal Night Ice Cave you mentioned, I've only heard of it. It's said that some unclean things are sealed inside."
"As for the water without roots, it is indeed as you said, it can only appear at a specific time and in a specific place. The Jade Emperor Peak of Mount Tai is indeed one of the places with the highest probability."
The old celestial master looked at Ma Cong and said, "Each of these three things is enough to make a Nascent Soul Immortal risk their life. It's too dangerous for you to go alone."
"I have to go." Ma Cong's tone left no room for argument.
"Alright." The old celestial master didn't try to dissuade him. "I'll accompany you on a journey through the Ten Thousand Mountains. That giant python was already a demonic creature at the Core Formation level a hundred years ago, and it's probably even more formidable now. The more people there are, the more protection we'll have."
"As for the far north, I can't help you there. My pure Yang cultivation technique would be completely diminished there. However, I can write you a letter. Go find the old ginseng masters of Changbai Mountain. They have lived in the snow-capped mountains for generations and might be able to offer you some assistance."
"Thank you so much, senior!" Ma Cong felt a warmth in his heart.
With a top-tier expert like the Celestial Master protecting him, his chances of successfully retrieving the medicine from the Hundred Thousand Mountains are undoubtedly much greater.
"Don't thank me yet." The old master waved his hand. "Before you set off, you have to do one thing."
"What is it?"
"You stormed Shaolin, and the whole world knows. Now you've escaped unscathed and even abducted me, that old Taoist priest. Those bald monks at Shaolin definitely won't let this go. They don't dare to come openly now, but they'll certainly be up to no good with their underhanded tactics."
"If you're planning to establish your own sect, you need a set of rules. You need to let the world know what kind of sect your Martial Sect really is. By spreading your reputation and raising your banner, you can also deter some petty villains."
Ma Cong nodded.
Indeed, the Martial Sect is currently just an empty shell; apart from him and Zhou Tianyi, there isn't even a third member.
It's time to announce the existence of the Martial Sect to the entire martial arts world.