Chapter 180: 3rd Rank Vajra Gu, Lifebound Parasite_2
"However, I have many means to deal with enemies, but I still lack a body technique. I should pay more attention to this aspect in the future."
Lu Yuan pondered.
Essentially, the so-called cultivation technique is nothing but an Insect Race Breeding Manual, aimed at absorbing polluted spiritual energy to accelerate the growth of internal larvae.
And the widely circulated secret manuals and techniques in the Cultivation Realm can develop various capabilities for the larvae.
For example, the Indestructible Golden Body Technique can make the larvae indestructible, greatly enhancing the strength of the flesh body.
When the larvae's physique becomes stronger, it will also feedback a portion of its abilities to the cultivator.
However, the stronger the internal larvae become, the closer the cultivator is to death.
In contrast, Lu Yuan has no such hidden danger.
After all, the life and death of all Gu insects lie at his whim, and he doesn't need to worry about being counterattacked by them at all.
Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Yuan was three years old.
During these months, Lu Yuan lived a secluded life. Apart from occasionally visiting various peaks of the Medicine Buddha Sect to learn cultivation techniques from the three Peak Masters, he spent the remaining time in his cave dwelling cultivating alone.
Sect Leader Hui Ming was quite gratified to see this.
He had seen many disciples with good talents, but finding someone like Lu Yuan, who not only possessed talent but could also endure loneliness and cultivate diligently, was rare in the entire Medicine Buddha Sect.
"Lu Yuan, remember that our Vajra Lineage does not cultivate techniques, only the physique. If you can refine your flesh body to the extreme, you can transcend just the same!"
The Vajra Peak Master shouted loudly, personally demonstrating the Indestructible Golden Body Technique for Lu Yuan.
Golden light burst forth from his entire body, resembling a Golden Body Arhat reincarnated.
But in Lu Yuan's eyes.
The burly Vajra Peak Master, his body covered inside and out with numerous small insects resembling barnacles.
These insects' abdomens were deeply rooted in his flesh, leaving only their hard shells exposed, making the Vajra Peak Master look as if he was wearing a gray armor composed of countless insects.
Just a glance made Lu Yuan's trypophobia flare up, and he nearly broke out in goosebumps.
"Our Vajra Lineage does not cultivate techniques; these insects on the Vajra Peak Master's body must be his lifebound parasites."
Lu Yuan couldn't bear to look directly and slightly averted his gaze.
In this world, although there are millions of parasites, ordinary people might simultaneously host more than a dozen types of parasites.
However, once these ordinary people set foot on the path of cultivation and successfully establish their foundation, the foundation larvae within them will grow strong, devouring all other insects, ultimately becoming the cultivator's lifebound parasite.
This leads to what ordinary people perceive as freedom from illness and prolonged life.
After all, other low-level parasites only threaten ordinary people, but in front of foundation larvae, they are nothing but food.
The Vajra Peak Master's movements were fluid and powerful, capable of unleashing overwhelming force with just a wave or step.
But Lu Yuan only felt a chill and nausea.
Fortunately, he followed the path of a Gu cultivator, or else if he were like the Vajra Peak Master, he would rather be dead.
Meanwhile, his mind wandered to past bizarre videos he had seen online about popping pimples and removing barnacles from sea turtles.
If he were to pluck out those insects from the Vajra Peak Master's body, it would surely whet the appetite of many internet users with unique tastes...
Just as he thought of this, Lu Yuan shivered abruptly.
What's going on?
Ordinary people would only feel disgusted upon seeing this.
But he was able to think of other things; could it be that his thoughts were already unconsciously polluted?
"Out of sight, out of mind. It seems like I should use the Eye of Truth more sparingly in the future."
Lu Yuan became alert, immediately conducting a serious self-reflection.
This is no joke.
The degradation and corruption of the Heavenly Dao in this world have an omnipresent influence on all beings, far beyond mere physical mutations.
Once you're careless, it's uncertain when you'll reach a point of insanity, with your rationality collapsing entirely.
"You were distracted during cultivation, what on earth are you doing?"
The Vajra Peak Master glared with tiger eyes, bursting with anger.
As a Nascent Soul strong person, his power was immeasurable. Other disciples worked hard and contributed greatly to the sect, yet might not receive his personal guidance.
But now, explaining the key points of cultivation to Lu Yuan in person, he seemed absent-minded?
To him, this was undoubtedly a great insult!
"Reporting to the Peak Master, I just had some insights, so my attention wandered. I ask for Peak Master's forgiveness."
Lu Yuan responded calmly and unhurriedly.
Seeing his casual and lazy attitude, the Vajra Peak Master became even angrier, bursting into laughter in his anger.
"Alright, alright, alright, give me a demonstration. I want to see what you've comprehended!"
"But if I find that you've been trying to fool me, no matter how great your talent, you will be severely punished without exception!"
"Disciple obeys." Lu Yuan did not refuse.
With his heaven-defying comprehension and Divine-level Talent, he had long memorized all the techniques and essentials of the Indestructible Golden Body Technique.
If the mastery of this cultivation technique were to be discussed, he might be even more familiar with it than the Vajra Peak Master.
Of course, he only displayed thirty percent of his strength and did not use his full power, otherwise, it would be too shocking.
At that time, no matter how great his talent, it would certainly arouse the suspicion of the Vajra Peak Master.
Yet even so, as the Vajra Peak Master watched Lu Yuan's skilled techniques and movements, he became more and more astonished the more he looked.
In the end, his tiger-like eyes widened round, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.
"Blood and Qi like a dragon, body exuding golden light, this is the Small Success Realm of the Indestructible Golden Body..."
The Vajra Peak Master stared fixedly at Lu Yuan, unable to restrain his astonished voice.
It must be known that the path of a Body Cultivator is filled with difficulties and obstacles. Furthermore, after numerous improvements and refinements by generations of Vajra Peak Masters, this cultivation technique can be said to be vast and profound.
Many disciples of the Vajra Peak, spending their entire lives, may not fully comprehend its true essence.
Yet how long did it take Lu Yuan? Less than a year, and the Indestructible Golden Body achieved Small Success?
What kind of monstrous talent is this?
Even the first generation Vajra Peak Master, who created the Indestructible Golden Body Technique, might not have had such terrifying talent!
The Vajra Peak Master stood dazedly in place, his heart filled with shock and amazement, with no hint of anger or resentment left.
Because at this moment, Lu Yuan's position in his heart had skyrocketed to an unprecedented level of importance.
In just one year, he had achieved the Small Achievement of the Indestructible Golden Body.
Then, as Lu Yuan smoothly grows, to what unfathomable heights will he reach?
By that time, no matter what North Cold Sect or Saint Son Ye Chen, none would be of any concern!
Wait a minute!
Just as the Vajra Peak Master's mind was swaying, he suddenly realized another, more important issue.
He stared at Lu Yuan, somewhat unsure, and asked, "You have already reached Foundation Establishment?"
"Reporting to Peak Master, the disciple recently succeeded in Foundation Establishment by sheer luck."
Lu Yuan answered truthfully.
Constantly hiding one's potential would only lead to being underestimated; only by appropriately showcasing one's talent and brilliance could one obtain more resources and influence.
Moreover, with his Second-Turn Qi Concealing Gu, coupled with the assistance of the Will of the Heavens to obscure the heavenly secrets, there was no worry of having his identity exposed.
Sure enough, upon hearing Lu Yuan's words.
The Vajra Peak Master sharply inhaled, falling into a lengthy silence.
Not only him, but even Sect Leader Huiming, the Bodhi Peak Master, and the Spirit Medicine Peak Master, upon learning of this matter, were all equally struck.
Starting Qi Cultivation at two years old?
Foundation Establishment at three years old?
Such shocking talent, not only had they heard of it, but they wouldn't even dare imagine it!
It must be known that those who can become Nascent Soul Strong Persons all possess extraordinary talent, character, aptitude, and luck.
But now, as Sect Leader Huiming and the others looked at Lu Yuan, they felt an unprecedented sense of defeat.
Monster!
Utterly monstrous!
"If I'm not mistaken, Ye Chen, reputed as the number one genius in the Southern Domain, also succeeded in Foundation Establishment at the age of six, right?"
After Sect Leader Huiming said this, seeing the resentful eyes of the other three Peak Masters, he immediately felt he might have misspoken.
What does 'only' mean?
An ordinary cultivator achieving Foundation Establishment before the age of thirty could already be called a genius.
If someone achieved Foundation Establishment before the age of twenty, it would warrant the entire sect's attention and nurturing.
And back then, Ye Chen, shortly after joining the North Cold Sect, successfully reached Foundation Establishment at the tender age of six, directly breaking the historical record for the fastest Foundation Establishment in the Southern Domain!
Yet now in Sect Leader Huiming's mouth, it only deserves an 'only'?
If other sects heard this statement, they would likely berate it as arrogant.
But the Vajra Peak Master and others knew that in the face of Lu Yuan's unparalleled talent, Ye Chen's achievements indeed paled in comparison.
At the same time, Sect Leader Huiming and the other three shared a glance, secretly resolving something!