“Sir, if even you cannot go there, I certainly cannot. How, then, am I supposed to strengthen my physical body?” Jared said. He was done wasting his time talking to the man.
A place that even the powerful figure before him could not reach was clearly far beyond his capabilities, so the man’s suggestion was completely pointless.
“If you want to strengthen your physical body, you need endless combat. Only by allowing your body to be constantly struck, and then constantly repaired, can it become truly powerful,” the man explained.
As he spoke, countless flame meteors appeared from the depths of the endless starry sky again, raining down densely like raindrops.
This time, the man’s figure suddenly became illusory. The flame meteors passed right through his body without causing any reaction.
“Destroy these flame meteors, and your physical body will grow stronger…” the man instructed Jared. Jared nodded. The next instant, he summoned the Dragonslayer Sword, which transformed into a streak of sword light as he shot toward the sky.
Gripping the Dragonslayer Sword, Jared flashed forward, meeting the barrage of flame meteors. The meteors, burning with intense flames, slammed down like a massive meteorite shower, each one containing terrifying heat and impact force.
Boom! The first fire meteor struck Jared directly in the chest. The massive impact sent him flying backward like a kite with a broken string, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
The cloth on his chest instantly turned to ash, and his skin was scorched red, giving off a faint smell of burning flesh.
Coughing, Jared struggled to his feet. It felt as though his internal organs had been displaced.
“Do not dodge! Use your physical body to face them head-on!” the man’s voice carried from a distance. “Only by letting the power of the flame meteors permeate every inch of your skin can you truly temper your physical body!”
Jared gritted his teeth and once again charged toward the cluster of flame meteors. This time, he didn’t use his sword to block. He put the Dragonslayer Sword away, clenched his fists, and stoically endured the impact of one flame meteor after another.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A continuous barrage of bangs rang out as Jared was completely engulfed by the flame meteors. His body was repeatedly knocked away, only for him to climb back up, covered in wounds and dripping with blood. His skin was now charred black, and in several places, bone was even visible.
Jared let out a pained roar, but the determination in his eyes grew sharper.
The man nodded with satisfaction and continued to guide him. “Circulate your inner energy! Guide the energy of the flame meteors into your meridians to temper your bones and muscles!”
At that, Jared immediately began using his cultivation technique according to the man’s instructions. He mobilized the spiritual energy within his body, forming energy whirlpools that rapidly flowed through his meridians.
When the flame meteors struck again, Jared no longer resisted. Instead, he guided the wild, powerful energy into his body.
The searing energy flowed through his meridians like molten lava, causing excruciating pain to the meridians as if they were being burned through. But Jared persevered, clenching his jaw and guiding the energy through his entire body with his cultivation technique.
As time went on, his body became increasingly resilient under the ceaseless bombardment of flame meteors. Injuries that initially took a long time to heal were now mended in just a few breaths. His skin gradually returned to its normal color, becoming tougher and more lustrous.
“Very good. Your physical body is beginning to adapt,” the man remarked, his voice carrying a hint of praise. “Now, try to actively absorb the energy of the flame meteors. Do not just passively endure!”
Jared’s eyes flickered. He took a deep breath, spread his arms, and actively welcomed the meteor shower. This time, he was no longer on the defense but offense.
“Devour!” Jared roared, activating the Heaven-Swallowing Devourer Technique. His body seemed to transform into a massive black hole, aggressively absorbing the energy of the flame meteors.
