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Chapter 447: Chapter 415: Different Paths, Same Destination

[In the 1,853rd year of Cultivating the Barbarian Body Refining Technique, you have ascended to the Legendary realm!]

Success!

An untamed, ancient aura swirled around Bai Yuan, making him seem as if he had emerged from the primordial wilderness of a bygone era.

The Barbarian Body Refining Technique originated in ancient times. Back then, this body technique wasn’t exclusive to the Barbarian People; the entire Human Race practiced it. It was the fundamental art the Ancient Human Race used to fight demons and ensure their survival.

However, after the great masters of the Human Race founded the Three Teachings, body techniques gradually fell into decline, leading to a complete divergence from this path. Thus, the Barbarian Body Technique truly represents the Martial Dao of the Ancient Human Race.

A terrifying power surged within Bai Yuan’s body.

For miles around, the demons felt this terrifying aura and trembled in fear. They were all too familiar with the Barbarian Body Refining Technique.

’Have the Barbarian People produced another peerless master?!’

The hearts of the Great Demons jolted. This feeling of a Body Refining Technique reaching the stage of great accomplishment was all too familiar.

’The power structure of Cang Mang Mountain is probably going to change because of this!’

"Aaaah!"

The sheer exhilaration compelled Bai Yuan to let out a long, resounding cry.

Now that the Barbarian Body Technique had been upgraded to the Legendary realm, it could be integrated into a Divine Mansion.

Bai Yuan let out a low shout.

"Integrate!"

In the next moment, a brilliant light erupted from his heart.

That’s right—he was integrating the Barbarian Body Technique into his Heart Divine Mansion.

The heart is the most important organ in the human body. Without a heart, all life ceases.

Therefore, Bai Yuan had been extremely cautious when choosing a Cultivation Technique for his Heart Divine Mansion. Though his previous techniques were powerful, he had never integrated any of them into it.

Until he cultivated the Barbarian Body Technique.

The Barbarian Body Technique originated from the Ancient Human Race and could be considered the most orthodox form of the Martial Dao.

Nearly all later forms of the Martial Dao were derived from the Barbarian Body Technique; traces of it can still be seen today.

In a sense, body techniques are the very foundation of the Martial Dao.

For this reason, it was most fitting to integrate the body technique into the heart, the core of the physical body.

The versatility of the body technique also made it worthy of residing in such an important Divine Mansion.

As Bai Yuan’s physical body expanded and contracted in a rhythm like a beating heart, the light from the Heart Divine Mansion finally receded.

The Heart Divine Mansion was open!

Bai Yuan had now finally opened his twelfth great Divine Mansion—the most crucial one in his entire body.

With this Divine Mansion open, his power began to increase at a visible rate.

His combat power skyrocketed once more. Big Beard’s branch of the Barbarian Body Technique was formidable not just in defense but also in attack. If he were to face the Golden Crow again, he would undoubtedly be far more composed.

Bai Yuan’s fists were itching for a fight.

It was a shame Big Beard wasn’t around; otherwise, they would have had to have a proper battle.

Even though he still might not be Big Beard’s match, he at least wouldn’t be in such a sorry state as before.

Perhaps sensing Bai Yuan’s wish, an incredibly sturdy man appeared in the forest. He grinned, revealing a wide smile. "Not bad, kid. I really underestimated you."

The newcomer was none other than Big Beard, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time.

Seeing it was Big Beard, Bai Yuan immediately straightened up respectfully. "Senior."

With his hands clasped behind his back, Big Beard circled Bai Yuan several times, clicking his tongue in amazement.

’Don’t tell me this kid has a natural Saint Body for body techniques?’

As a Great Achiever of the Barbarian Body Technique, he was all too aware of Bai Yuan’s previous level in the art.

While Bai Yuan’s body technique was decent before, the gap between then and his current great accomplishment was massive. Being skilled in Horizontal Training isn’t the same as being proficient in body techniques; they’re two completely different things.

But after not seeing him for only half a month, Bai Yuan had somehow reached great accomplishment in his body technique.

It was simply unbelievable!

Big Beard considered himself a once-in-a-millennium genius in the Barbarian Body Technique and had seen his fair share of exceptionally talented individuals, but they all paled in comparison to Bai Yuan.

"A pity..."

Big Beard let out a sigh.

This kid, Bai Yuan, had a formidable background. Not only was he Xiaodongzi’s apprentice, but he was also Xu Dingchun’s grand-apprentice.

Of course, even with that, Big Beard would still dare to forcibly keep Bai Yuan in the Northern Plains and take him as an apprentice.

Even though Bai Yuan was one of the Profound People, Big Beard couldn’t care less.

’Profound People, Barbarian People... aren’t they all just people?’

But a talent like Bai Yuan, someone with the potential to revolutionize body techniques, was a once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity.

There was only one reason Big Beard chose not to act: Mr. Yuan.

He was the only person in the entire Northern Plains whom Big Beard truly admired.

During his recent trip to the Blood Spirit Conference, Mr. Yuan had spoken with him at length...

A row of snow-white teeth peeked out from his beard.

"You’ve got some real skill, kid, killing that Golden Crow. Next time I see Xiaodongzi, I’ll make him call you Master no matter what."

"..."

Bai Yuan decisively chose to ignore Big Beard’s words.

’Make Old Dong call me Master? Forget about whether Old Dong would agree—my own Master would beat me to death for it.’

Big Beard’s impression of Old Dong was stuck in the past; he had no idea that the Old Dong of today was not necessarily any weaker than Bai Yuan.

Bai Yuan cleared his throat. "Senior, what brings you here?"

Big Beard chuckled. "I was just on my way back from the Blood Spirit Conference. Your body technique’s aura was so thick, I just followed the trail right to you."

A chill went down Bai Yuan’s spine.

He was almost certain that Big Beard must have been an incredible distance away.

The only reason Big Beard could have pinpointed his location, just as he’d said, was that his mastery of body techniques was simply too profound.

And as for how he’d arrived so quickly, there was only one explanation: he was simply that fast.

Bai Yuan realized he had still somewhat underestimated Big Beard’s power.

There was a reason Big Beard was the hegemon of Cang Mang Mountain.

Unless an expert at the Divinity Communication Barrier intervened personally, no one at the Mingxin Pass or any Tier Eight Great Demon could possibly be Big Beard’s opponent. Ganging up on him would be useless. To put it bluntly, Big Beard was invincible below the Divinity Communication Barrier.

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