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Chapter 122: The Plague God's Physique (Part 3)

Wasting time was no different from slow suicide.

Hearing Sun Zhongjing say this, what else could Dugu Bo do but concede?

Fine. You're the expert, everything you say is right.

"In that case, what would be the better solution?" Since this was about his own survival, Dugu Bo chose to ask rather than pretend he understood.

"It's very simple you just need to ensure that poison can no longer harm you." Sun Zhongjing smiled. "Although your martial soul is the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, your body does not have the same natural resistance to poison as the serpent itself. That's why every time you use martial soul possession, you become poisoned. The best solution is to grant you a body that is immune to all poisons. If you achieve this, you'll have no worries. In fact, you could even use poison to strengthen yourself."

A body immune to all poisons?

That sounded ridiculous.

Did such an outrageous physique really exist in the world?

Dugu Bo's expression was one of skepticism, but then he suddenly remembered something.

He recalled how Sun Zhongjing had swallowed the condensed poison pearl formed from the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's venom without suffering any effects.

Could it be…?

A shocking realization dawned on Dugu Bo. He abruptly lifted his head and stared at the old man before him, unable to contain his question. "Senior… do you possess a method to train one's body to become immune to all poisons?"

"I do have such a method. Why? You want to learn it?"

To Dugu Bo's surprise, Sun Zhongjing nodded and answered, "Alright. I'll teach you."

"Wait… you're really going to teach me?"

"You're not joking… are you?"

Dugu Bo was completely caught off guard.

This was a secret technique that could grant poison immunity surely, it had to be an incredibly rare and precious art!

Why would anyone casually pass it on to someone else?

If Dugu Bo hadn't been absolutely certain that his father was actually his father, he might've started wondering whether this old man was his real parent instead.

[No way… is he seriously going to teach him?!]

[This kind of secret technique… and he's just handing it over?]

[There has to be a catch!]

[Either he's messing with him, or he really means it…]

[What's his real motive?]

A flurry of comments scrolled across the screen, expressing doubts similar to Dugu Bo's own thoughts.

Even the real Dugu Bo, watching the video, couldn't help but feel skeptical. Why would this man be so generous to him? There had to be an ulterior motive.

In the video, Sun Zhongjing seemed to sense Dugu Bo's suspicions and decided to address them directly.

"You're wondering why I'd teach you such a secret technique so easily, aren't you?" he asked with a smile.

"Indeed."

Dugu Bo nodded. "Senior, you and I are neither friends nor family, yet you're willing to impart such a priceless technique to me. It's hard not to be suspicious."

"HAHAHAHA!"

Sun Zhongjing burst into hearty laughter before answering, "There's nothing to worry about. I'm teaching you simply because I finally found someone worthy of inheriting my knowledge. That's all."

"You wish to take me as your disciple?"

Dugu Bo's expression became slightly complicated, but internally, he felt relieved.

If Sun Zhongjing just wanted him as a student, then it made sense.

After all, in terms of age, experience, and knowledge, Sun Zhongjing was more than qualified to be his teacher.

"No need for a master disciple relationship."

However, Sun Zhongjing shook his head. "This method is too extreme. If you want to learn it, I'll teach you everything. But I'm just afraid… you won't dare to learn it."

"…You think I wouldn't dare?"

Dugu Bo's competitive streak was immediately provoked.

Just how extreme was this method for Sun Zhongjing to assume he wouldn't dare to practice it?

"There's nothing in this world I wouldn't dare to learn!" he declared. "Senior, please explain what makes this technique so extreme?"

"Careful with your words."

Sun Zhongjing chuckled and shook his head before his expression became serious. Then, he slowly enunciated:

"This technique is called The Plague God's Physique."

[Plague God?!?!]

[Does this mean it's related to a god?!]

[Wait… could this old man be a divine inheritor?!]

[No way… is Dugu Bo about to receive a god's legacy?!]

[This is insane…]

The livestream exploded with reactions.

Even the real Dugu Bo, watching the video, held his breath, waiting for what came next.

In the video, Dugu Bo was just as shaken. "Wait… is this related to a god?"

"Of course not."

Sun Zhongjing shook his head, dismissing the idea.

Dugu Bo visibly deflated in disappointment.

"The Plague God's Physique could also be called the Virus Physique," Sun Zhongjing continued.

"Virus Physique?" Dugu Bo repeated in confusion.

"Exactly. The key to mastering this physique… is to absorb countless viruses into your body."

"What?!"

Dugu Bo's face twisted in shock.

"This isn't cultivation this is suicide!"

After all, in normal logic, if one were infected with poison, the goal was to detoxify as soon as possible!

Who in their right mind would actively absorb poison into their body?!

"That's why I told you not to speak so soon."

Sun Zhongjing chuckled and stroked his beard.

Dugu Bo forced himself to calm down and waited for an explanation.

"You must not fear viruses," Sun Zhongjing explained. "Nor should you underestimate the adaptability of the human body."

"Life itself is an incredible thing, possessing a unique ability to adapt. No matter how deadly a poison is if you can survive it, your body will eventually adapt and become immune."

"The process of mastering the Plague God's Physique is just like how a sick person recovers their immune system adapts to the illness until they are no longer affected by it."

"To cultivate this physique, one must first absorb a variety of viruses."

"Then, their body must gradually adapt and overcome the viruses."

"Once immune to those, they must then absorb even stronger viruses and repeat the process."

"Through this cycle of infection and immunity, the body eventually becomes immune to all poisons and diseases."

After hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression darkened.

…Was this old man insane?

What kind of lunatic would deliberately infect themselves over and over?!

Wouldn't it be smarter to just cure the poison instead?!

Seeing Dugu Bo's clear disgust, Sun Zhongjing smiled again.

"You're underestimating this physique."

"Once mastered, not only will your body become immune to all poisons, but you will also be able to manipulate your internal viruses fusing them with your soul power to create a unique form of 'Plague Energy'."

"As long as you continuously absorb and 'consume' new viruses, your soul power will also grow stronger."

To prove his point, Sun Zhongjing revealed his spirit rings for the first time.

One by one, the rings appeared.

A terrifying red glow illuminated the hall.

Nine rings…

All red.

Dugu Bo's jaw dropped in absolute disbelief.

(End of Chapter)

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