With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 349 The Heavenly King of the Upper Realm! Brahma's Favorite Son!

Meng Chuan repeatedly manipulated the device, and the black film appeared and disappeared again.

He gradually realized:
"The entire stimulation process, as well as the process of maintaining the black membrane on the body surface, will consume my physical endurance."

In the liberated state, as the body size increases, the rate at which the black membrane is consumed also increases.

The muscles and bones form a complementary dynamic relationship within the human body.

To improve physical endurance, one must improve the flexibility of muscles and bones.

Therefore, the status of the essence of metal has been elevated.

In addition to helping him increase the threshold of [Final Liberation], it can also help the black membrane exist for a longer period of time.

"We can pay more attention to it in the future, but all five elements are very useful, and none of them should be given up."

His bones and muscles are currently undergoing transformation by the essence of earth.

Excluding factors that require advanced skills, the precise perception of skin and flesh provided by the Flower of Flesh is crucial.

Meng Chuan noticed that his body's defenses had improved by about 15 percent compared to before.

Although we've already spent around 30 million to buy the Earth-attribute True Spirit, the effects are visible, so the money was well spent.

As one's overall strength increases, the effects of refining essence and energy from mid-level True Spirits also decrease.

Meng Chuan estimated that after his second limit, the effect of attaching to muscles and bones would probably be minimal.

Only by obtaining a superior core or true spirit can it have a significant effect.

Thinking of this, Meng Chuan pondered.

The one he killed earlier was a high-ranking wood-elemental demon who possessed Lin Yue and knew his "identity".

"Its true spirit effect seems to be far stronger than that of a Heavenly Demon of the same rank; the penetrating power of my fist has almost doubled."

The true spirit of Chen Cang, which he had used before and which was almost at the peak of demonic power, did not have such an effect.

I don't know what happened.
Coming to his senses, he removed the black membrane covering his body and examined the effects of his newly broken limit:

【Rock Body (Intermediate)】

Effect 1: The power of Brahma, the body is blessed by Brahma, and the talent for physical training is slightly improved;
Effect 2: Brahma's blessing, the body is protected by Brahma, and the ability to perceive evil thoughts is enhanced.
Effect 3: Brahma's Oath. The body is protected by Brahma's Oath. When mental damage invades the body, a small amount of immunity is granted.

Upon learning of its effects, Meng Chuan was overjoyed.

Not only that, it's not the counter-damage or useless effect I was most worried about.

On the contrary, all three are very useful, truly deserving of the treatment of "Brahma's" favorite son.
The first function is self-evident.

Talent-type effects are always welcome.

The last two surprised Meng Chuan the most.

In terms of defense, what he lacks most is not physical protection.

Rather, it's an improvement in [perception].

Some martial artists specialize in "gods," or are ethereal, formless demons, who are adept at concealing their evil intentions.

Without powerful sensing methods, they cannot detect anything and will naturally fall into a passive state.

The appearance of Brahma's blessing perfectly fills this gap.

Secondly, there is the prevention of psychological harm.

Although protected by Daoist heart and martial arts will, such attacks are unpredictable and ever-changing.

Of course, the more relevant defensive measures, the better.

Meng Chuan pondered for a moment and said:
"A while ago, we destroyed the new stronghold of the Demon Summoning Palace."

The last of the five-times-ascension priests had a wild imagination, and the mental attack method he used, which involved exposing his brain, was extremely difficult to defend against.

In the future, try to collect as many examples of such traits as possible to prevent future problems.

However, traits related to mental defense are indeed rare.

Meng Chuan has been practicing hard kung fu for more than two years.

The Oath of Brahma was the first mental defense mechanism he encountered.

After reviewing the new traits, Meng Chuan blew out the esoteric incense by the pool and fell into deep thought once again.
Everything else is fine, except for the word "sworn to uphold".
It looks a little creepy.
Moreover, the description of the rock's body is too similar to that of Brahma, the four-faced Buddha of Esoteric Buddhism.

With a wave of his hand, he applied three buffs to himself.

First bless, then protect, and finally stick it on yourself to swear your loyalty—a truly devoted subject!
However, upon closer examination, Meng Chuan felt a chill; was this "sworn to uphold" really a serious matter?
"Will there be another regular guest in my body?"

He suddenly remembered the mental energy that surrounded him every time he made a breakthrough in Tantric practice.

Could it be Brahma, or some kind of incarnation of Him?
But Meng Chuan quickly rejected the idea.

Having been exposed to Buddhist culture, he also learned about Tantric Buddhism.

In legend, Brahma is the "Upper Heavenly King" among the Twelve Heavenly Kings of Esoteric Buddhism.

With four faces and four arms, holding esoteric Buddhist scriptures, and standing on a lotus platform.

Representing creation and origin, it is a deity worshipped by esoteric Buddhists as a protector of the true Dharma and an enlightener of wisdom, possessing a very high status.

Therefore, Meng Chuan felt it couldn't be that outrageous.

What kind of nonsense is it for a great master to just wander over here and spy on me while I'm practicing?
And do gods and Buddhas really exist in this world?

If such a thing exists, why would they allow the demons to run rampant in the human world?

Shaking his head, Meng Chuan stopped thinking about it.

Even if it exists, so what?

Why not focus on practicing martial arts? Isn't that a wonderful path?

The Seven Limits Great Sage can unleash attacks at will, even more powerful than a nuclear explosion.

It's hard to imagine what kind of immense power would be needed to further achieve the Eight Limits.

As long as you are willing to work hard, it is not a fantasy that you can one day rival or even surpass gods and Buddhas.

Leaping out of the pool, Meng Chuan continued tidying up the ceremonial items placed in the courtyard.

At the same time, I thought to myself:
"However, it seems the other party didn't come this time to break through the limit."

Today, despite breaking through his limits, he didn't sense that spiritual presence. He looked towards the statue of Shakyamuni hanging on the wall inside the room.
Meng Chuan roughly guessed what had happened.
Although the two are not from the same system.

If we only consider the Buddhist attainment, this statue on the wall is the pinnacle of attainments, and no other Buddha can compare to it.

If that thought truly represents the Great Brahma Buddha, then surely he wouldn't dare to come.
Coming to his senses, Meng Chuan realized that he had no intention of practicing Tantric hard kung fu recently.

After thinking for a moment, he summoned fire with one hand.

The esoteric Buddhist scripture with phonetic annotations, worth 28.8 yuan, was instantly reduced to ashes.

Then, Meng Chuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration:
The group of demonic followers in the [Summoning Hall] each held a small beast statue that had spiritual or faith-related effects.

Therefore, he made a bold guess about the so-called "Brahma".

Is it a statue located deep within a temple in the Western Regions, blessed by the faith of numerous believers, rather than a living deity or Buddha?
It is nourished by faith, that is, spiritual power.

Day after day, year after year, with the convergence of massive spiritual energy, certain ineffable changes occur.

Ultimately, it developed spirituality and "came to life".
Meng Chuan thought about it carefully and felt increasingly uneasy, finding the guess to be quite reasonable.

Otherwise, those conceptual demons hidden behind the scenes would use statues, altars, and other methods to collect "faith."
Who did you learn it from?
As martial arts training progresses and the path to breaking limits extends further, so too does one's progress.

Meng Chuan felt that a corner of the world's truth had been subtly revealed.
I don't want to think about any of this. I'll just focus on practicing martial arts.

Smash this and that!
After careful consideration, and finding nothing unusual,

Meng Chuan shifted his focus to the previously broken limit of the Doma Iron Crotch and the [Iwa no Kagura] trait.

【Iwa no Kagura (Beginner)】

Function 1: Pillar of Brahma
Function 2: Rock-like resonance
Effect 3: When activated simultaneously with [Body of the Rock], [Arm of the Rock], and [Leg of the Rock], it forms the four-phase ley line effect (already activated).

In the blink of an eye, the third entry for "function" slowly disappeared and then reappeared.

Function 3: The four phases of the earth veins, the earth's energy and feng shui, whether they come or go, can be used to intercept the earth vein energy and bless oneself.

Meng Chuan nodded to himself, confirming that his earlier guess was correct.

The black membrane on the body's surface is the effect of the Non-Tama Iron Body breaking through limits; it is the effect of these [Four Phases Earth Veins].

Whether it's Armament Haki or "black membrane," these are just adjectives he came up with himself.

Its true origin is the so-called earth vein energy.

I've already experienced its power; it truly lives up to its reputation as a complete set of products.

Powerful, needless to say.

It was getting late, and Meng Chuan, still feeling excited, went to sleep after reflecting on his thoughts once more.

"After a few more days, I will be able to break through to proficiency in the Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable Technique, and my body's defense will rise again."

At that time, descending into the demon's lair will truly be fearless.

"When encountering a high-ranking demon, let's not even talk about whether I can kill it; at the very least, I must ensure my own survival."

You can only produce something if you're alive.

The destination of this trial is the newly appeared Level 1 Demon Nest outside Dengzhou City.

Level 1 refers to the intensity of its internal demonic energy.

The strongest within it will not possess power surpassing that of a high-ranking celestial demon.

It has been tested using professional methods by the Academy of Sciences. It concerns the safety of the most outstanding young martial artists in the Great Chu, so there is absolutely no chance of it being wrong.

"Hopefully, we can make all the resources needed for the second-tier limited-time offer in one go this time."

Meng Chuan is just "making a wish," and the second limit requires condensing a martial arts star sea within the body.

Beyond the daily cultivation of liver qi and blood, one must continuously cultivate under the support of external resources.

The amount consumed is enormous.

The Three Limits Master is not an easy level to break through.

Otherwise, Master Lu wouldn't have been stuck at the second limit for so long, and still has a long way to go before reaching the third limit.

Thinking about this, Meng Chuanfang felt a pang of emotion.

Unbeknownst to him, his martial arts skills were already approaching those of Master Lu.

Especially in the field of martial arts, there is a gradual trend of catching up.

Even from the perspective of the Five Elements as a whole, it may even surpass them.

The only difference lies in the amount of Qi and blood, as well as the gap in the second-limit martial arts aura.

Meng Chuan estimates that this gap will be closed.

Next year
A week later, time flew by, and it was all over in an instant.

During this period, Meng Chuan took time to relax in addition to practicing martial arts.

I occasionally watch this year's Supernova Games.

Compared to the first edition, the gathering of elites and powerful figures when I participated was even more impressive.

It was far inferior to the second edition.

Zongping also participated, and even played two rounds before being eliminated.

Upon first entering the seventh round, back when he participated in the inaugural competition, he would definitely have been eliminated in the first round.
The reason is that the rewards are not as generous as they were in the first edition.

Many talented and well-connected students are unwilling to waste their time practicing martial arts.

Recently, Meng Chuan has also been occasionally paying attention to various martial arts competitions in the Great Chu.

He was thinking about whether there would be any suitable competitions to participate in after he reached the second limit, in order to fill the gap in martial arts resources.

Domestically, this is currently the top-level competition that is held regularly.

Only the Tianshan Martial Arts Tournament and the River Gathering.

The latter is something Meng Chuan doesn't need to consider in the short term.

The River Gathering is the largest competition in the country, a top stage where venerable figures and heavenly kings compete.

The champion of the previous competition was none other than the president of the United University, [Wu Dao Jue Dian · Sui Chun Qiu], who was recognized by the Great Chu as the number one person below the Great Sage.

(End of this chapter)