Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System-Chapter 236 - 157: Taking Medicine (2)

Now, under Guo Wei’s guidance, Chu Lingguang discovered that the resonance point between his Dragon Elephant and the surface of his skin was the channel of exchange between his pores and the Dragon Elephant itself.

The blood circulated freely throughout his entire body.

He had unintentionally awakened the Blood Dragon Elephant. During his Breathing and Exhaling, the pores all over his body would automatically open and close, achieving an invisible synchronicity with the ebb and flow of the Dragon Elephant Power in his blood. This was how he had unlocked the Majestic Skin Aspect.

This was also why he had been able to unlock the Majestic Skin Aspect first, earning him first place in the third round at Qiling Academy.

He wondered, ’Does unlocking the Mortal Form’s Might also require letting the flesh and blood breathe, to synchronize with the Dragon Elephant’s rhythm?’

Just as he was pondering this,

the marks of the Dragon Scale Elephant Hide on Guo Wei’s skin gradually faded away. Then, a torrential aura erupted from deep within his flesh and blood.

The next moment, the Dragon Scale Elephant Hide reappeared.

But Chu Lingguang clearly sensed that this time, the corporeal Scale Armor and elephant hide seemed to grow directly from Guo Wei’s flesh and blood. The integration with his physical body had reached its absolute peak.

It was as if Guo Wei’s very flesh and blood had become part of a great dragon and a Divine Image. Every fiber of his being contained their power, enough to easily shatter a wall.

The shock from this direct demonstration was something Chu Lingguang had never felt before. He had a feeling that Guo Wei’s body, in its current state, could withstand a direct Palm Force strike from Eunuch Liu.

Back then, Eunuch Liu had left a Palm Seal on a wall with an airborne strike from twenty or thirty meters away. If that same strike had landed on Guo Wei, he could probably tank the hit with his Flesh and Blood Power alone.

Chu Lingguang didn’t know if he was overestimating him, but based on the aura and pressure emanating from Guo Wei’s body, he felt that his Spear Technique couldn’t easily break through that defense.

At the same time, he realized that the Skin Aspect and Flesh Aspect could be combined. Only by fusing the two could one become as powerful as Guo Wei.

"The Dragon Elephant has six Dharma Aspects, and each one is a mountain to climb. After unlocking the Majestic Skin Aspect, if you wish to awaken the Mortal Form’s Might, it’s not enough to simply make the Dragon Elephant resonate with your flesh and blood. You must find a common point of resonance connecting the Dragon Elephant, your skin, AND your flesh and blood. Only then can you unlock the second Dharma Aspect," Guo Wei explained.

"Master, I’ve already found the resonance point for the first Dharma Aspect. It’s the point where the breathing of the pores on my skin and the rhythm of the Dragon Elephant Power in my blood invisibly synchronized. I just can’t seem to find the ’breathing’ method for my flesh and blood to bring all three into alignment," Chu Lingguang asked, looking puzzled.

"’Breathing’ methods for the flesh and blood can take many forms."

"For example, when you eat a meal, the process of digesting meat, converting it into Qi Blood Power, and your body absorbing it—that is a form of your flesh and blood ’Breathing and Exhaling.’"

"Or when you drink a medicinal tea and your body automatically absorbs and refines its potency, that is also a form of ’Breathing and Exhaling’ from your flesh and blood."

"Even during training, when you feel the power from your flesh and blood being unleashed through your fists or your Spear Technique, that too is a form of your flesh and blood ’Breathing and Exhaling.’"

"From something as small as the pulsing of your muscles to something as large as the expansion of your Flesh and Blood Power, any of these can be considered a ’breathing’ rhythm. The key is learning how to grasp it."

"Furthermore, the resonance between the skin, flesh, and the Dragon Elephant isn’t a simple, fixed process. The key to unlocking your Skin Aspect was aligning the rhythm of your skin with the Dragon Elephant. But unlocking the Flesh Aspect might not be as simple as aligning all three rhythms. You must first find a response from within your flesh and blood. You have to test each response you find until you locate the precise, consistent point of resonance among all three. Only then can you truly unlock the second Dharma Aspect," Guo Wei continued.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master. I can only try it one step at a time."

Chu Lingguang nodded slightly. Guo Wei’s words were concise and he understood them perfectly. The only thing was, he had no idea what a ’response’ from his flesh and blood was supposed to feel like.

He would have to start by finding that special ’breathing’ method within his own body.

With that, Chu Lingguang entered a state of focused cultivation.

After finishing his guidance, Guo Wei watched the circulation of Chu Lingguang’s Dragon Elephant for a while longer. Then, he quietly slipped away, leaving Chu Lingguang alone so his presence wouldn’t create any pressure.

He knew Chu Lingguang was dedicated and eager to learn.

If he ran into anything he didn’t understand, he would come and ask.

"Guo, if you do it this way, will Chu Lingguang be able to unlock the second Dharma Aspect?" Feng Zhiwen, who had been waiting by the door, asked.

"Lin Guang is tenacious. As long as he has enough time, he will definitely be able to unlock the second Dharma Aspect," Guo Wei said with absolute confidence.

"But time is what we lack most. I already spoke with Chu Lingguang last night, and he agreed to my plan," Feng Zhiwen reminded him.

"His agreement is irrelevant. Mine is the one that matters. My mind is made up on this, so don’t bring it up again," Guo Wei warned.

"This... *Sigh*..."

Feng Zhiwen was at a loss. Seeing Hei Hu romping about in the backyard, he took out his Silver Needles and said, "Hei Hu, lie down. I’ll help you awaken another Bloodline Dragon Elephant."

"Thank you, Mr. Feng!" Hei Hu exclaimed, overjoyed.

"AAAAAHHH!"

Unfortunately, his joy lasted for less than ten breaths. The moment Feng Zhiwen placed a dozen or so Silver Needles into his body, all that was left of Hei Hu were blood-curdling screams. Just slightly circulating his Breathing Technique brought a pain so intense he wished for death.

「The next morning.」

Hei Hu was completely demoralized, slumped over the table with no appetite whatsoever. Chu Lingguang learned that Feng Zhiwen had tried numerous methods, but none had succeeded in helping Hei Hu awaken another Bloodline Dragon Elephant.

It was as if Hei Hu had experienced all ten great forms of torture in a single day. The mere sight of Feng Zhiwen made him want to run home and tattle to Master Hei.

Throughout the day, Guo Wei once again guided Chu Lingguang on how to unlock the second Dharma Aspect. The tighter time became, the less hurried Guo Wei seemed. It was hard to tell if he was confident Chu Lingguang would have a breakthrough at the critical moment, or if he felt awakening within ten days was hopeless. In any case, he remained calm and didn’t pressure Chu Lingguang, simply doing his duty to help as best he could.