77: Chapter 77 Dragon Blood II

Late at night

Lin Mo sat cross-legged on the bed and took an exquisite glass bottle from his spatial ring. The bottle was not large, only about the size of an adult's fist, but the liquid inside was an eerie dark red, flowing slowly as if it were alive.

dragon blood ii.

He held the glass bottle, his expression complicated.

According to the item description, the effects of dragon blood ii were extremely overbearing, and using it would involve unimaginable pain. That pain was equivalent to having every bone in the body crushed inch by inch and then reassembled, far exceeding the limit of what human willpower could endure.

However, the rewards were also immense.

Basic attributes would double.

A qualitative leap in physical defense.

If handled properly, it might even activate hidden bloodline abilities.

Lin Mo took a deep breath, his gaze becoming resolute.

[Ding! Top-tier treasure "dragon blood ii" detected. Usage will result in the following effects:]

[Strength +50]

[Agility +50]

[Physique +50]

[Spirit +30]

[Physical defense will achieve a qualitative leap]

[A certain probability of awakening a hidden bloodline ability]

[Warning: The usage process will involve immense pain. Confirm?]

"Confirm."

Lin Mo did not hesitate for a second.

The moment the words left his mouth, the bottle cap popped open automatically, and a rich fragrance wafted toward him. The scent carried a faint hint of blood, yet it wasn't repulsive; instead, it felt invigorating.

Lin Mo tilted his head back and drained the liquid in the bottle.

Purgatory of Pain

The moment it entered his mouth, Lin Mo regretted it.

The liquid melted instantly, turning into a scalding hot current that surged into his stomach. Immediately after, that heat exploded like a volcanic eruption, transforming into countless tiny energy particles that frantically tunneled into every corner of Lin Mo's body.

"Ugh—"

Lin Mo let out a muffled groan, bean-sized beads of sweat instantly popping up on his forehead.

Pain.

It was too painful.

That pain was indescribable. It felt like countless small knives were frantically cutting inside him, or like an invisible giant hand was kneading his internal organs. Every pulse of pain made his soul tremble.

Lin Mo gritted his teeth tightly, refusing to let himself scream.

This was only the beginning.

The energy particles began to corrode his bones.

Every bone was enveloped in a torrent of energy, then crushed bit by bit before being forcibly reassembled. Crushing, reassembling, then crushing and reassembling again. It cycled over and over, seemingly without end.

Lin Mo's body began to twitch uncontrollably.

Eerie patterns emerged on the surface of his skin, and a dark red glow flowed through his veins, making him look terrifying. His eyes turned blood-red, his jaw was clenched, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

However, he never once passed out.

It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he couldn't.

Once unconscious, the absorption process would be interrupted, and the effectiveness would be greatly diminished.

Relying on his staggering willpower, Lin Mo forced himself through the first wave of impact.

Next was the muscle.

The energy began to strengthen every inch of muscle fiber. The fibers were torn apart and then reborn in a more powerful form. This process was even more painful than the bone-crushing, for the muscles were filled with nerve endings, and every tear was accompanied by heart-wrenching agony.

Lin Mo's fingernails dug deep into his palms, leaving them bloodied.

But he seemed completely oblivious to it, immersed in the tide of pain.

Time passed minute by minute.

He didn't know how much time had passed—maybe an hour, maybe an entire night.

Finally, the energy began to settle.

Lin Mo slowly opened his eyes, a sharp light flickering within them.

It was over.

Feeling the changes within his body, a weary smile appeared on his face.

He had succeeded.

Reborn

[Ding! dragon blood ii used successfully!]

[Strength +50 (Original 165 -> 215)]

[Agility +50 (Original 215 -> 265)]

[Physique +50 (Original 160 -> 210)]

[Spirit +30 (Original 157 -> 187)]

[Congratulations Host, you have awakened a hidden bloodline ability: Dragonization (Beginner)]

[Dragonization (Beginner): In combat, the Dragonization state can be activated, increasing physical strength by 300% and granting Beginner Dragon Scale Defense (can withstand a full-power strike from anyone below the Fourth Order)]

Lin Mo looked at the system panel, his heart racing.

Is this the terrifying power of dragon blood ii?

The boost to basic attributes alone was already a qualitative leap.

With his Physique rising from 160 to 210, combined with a 300% increase in defense, Lin Mo's physical toughness had reached a frightening level.

Even if he stood still and let a Third Order expert attack him, they might not even break through his defense!

And what excited Lin Mo the most was the hidden bloodline ability he had awakened—Dragonization.

Can withstand a full-power strike from anyone below the Fourth Order.

What kind of concept was that?

Lin Mo clenched his fists, feeling the surging power within him, and moved his body.

His entire skeleton let out a series of crackling sounds, like popping beans. Every muscle was filled with explosive power; with a light squeeze of his fist, he could hear the sound of air being crushed.

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