105: Chapter 15 Explanation of the Bone Forging Realm

As it turned out, after returning yesterday, she had brewed two servings of qingxin tea in one go.

Using that ten-hour "Ethereal" state, she devoted herself entirely to comprehending the hammer technique.

She had already stayed at the Third Stage Early Level for some time, so her foundation was sufficient.

Under such an opportunity, breaking through to the Third Stage Middle Level was naturally a matter of course.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister!"

Qin Yan was sincerely happy for her and congratulated her with a smile.

His current cultivation focus was primarily on raising his realm and Body Tempering Martial Art.

His Spear Technique skills were sufficient for now, so he was in no hurry to push for a higher rank.

"Hmph! I'm going to challenge that detestable White Figure on the ninth floor of the Secret Realm Tower again today!"

Lu Youyou brandished her small fist, her fighting spirit high. "To avenge the humiliation of being beaten out by it last time!"

"With my current Third Stage Middle Level hammer technique, combined with the stacked power of the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique..."

"...and since the White Figure doesn't know any moves, I might actually be able to hold my own against it!"

Seeing her full of confidence, Qin Yan also started laughing.

"Senior Sister, how did it go at Mechanism Alley yesterday? How did it feel?"

Qin Yan changed the subject; he was also very interested in that place for training movement and reactions.

"Oh, Mechanism Alley."

Lu Youyou thought for a moment and replied, "That place is actually quite simple in a way."

"It's filled with all sorts of mechanical traps, one after another."

"It's mainly meant to push our reaction speed, movement flexibility, and adaptability to the limit."

"There are no shortcuts; it's just a matter of practice makes perfect."

"After training there for a while and getting your reaction speed up, getting all the academic credits shouldn't be a problem."

She curled her lip and added, "Anyway, it's not as insane as the Secret Realm Tower, where the puppets just get stronger and stronger, purely to crush one's self-confidence."

From Lu Youyou, Qin Yan gained a more specific and in-depth understanding of Mechanism Alley, and he had a general idea of what to expect.

Before long, the morning's Martial Arts Theory class began on time.

Today, the instructor was explaining cultivation knowledge regarding the Second Rank of Martial Arts—the "Bone Forging Realm."

On the podium, the instructor's voice was loud and clear:

"Classmates, as everyone knows, there are a total of 206 bones in the human body."

"These bones are not disorganized but are systematically divided into four major parts: the skull, the trunk bones, the upper limb bones, and the lower limb bones."

As the instructor spoke, he projected a clear model of the human skeleton in the air for the students to understand.

"Among them, the skull is the most complex and critical, with a total of 29 bones."

"They protect our most important organ—the brain. Their structure is delicate, and extreme caution is required during tempering."

"The trunk bones, including the spine, ribs, and sternum, total 51 bones, forming the pillar and core framework of our body."

"The upper limb bones, including the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and hand bones, total 64 bones."

"The lower limb bones, including the hip bone, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, and foot bones, total 62 bones."

He paused and emphasized, "Cultivation in the Bone Forging Realm is not something that happens overnight."

"Instead, there are clear stages."

"And at each stage, the increase in vitality is different!"

"In the early stage of Bone Forging, one tempers the lower limb bones."

"The lower limbs are the foundation of strength. For every lower limb bone successfully tempered, vitality can increase by about 1 cal."

"In the middle stage of Bone Forging, one moves on to tempering the upper limb bones."

"The upper limbs are related to power delivery and technique. For every upper limb bone tempered, vitality also increases by 1 cal."

"In the late stage of Bone Forging, one begins tempering the most complex trunk bones, especially the spine!"

"The trunk bones bear the heavy responsibility of connecting the upper and lower limbs and protecting the internal organs. Their tempering difficulty and importance far exceed those of the limbs."

"For every trunk bone successfully tempered, vitality can increase by 2 cal!"

The instructor's expression became incredibly serious. "And the most dangerous stage is the peak of Bone Forging—tempering the skull!"

"The skull protects the brain. A slight lapse in concentration could cause irreversible damage or even be life-threatening!"

"Therefore, although the increase in vitality is greatest for each skull bone tempered, reaching 3 cal..."

"...the risk is also the highest!"

His gaze swept over the students listening intently below, and he solemnly warned, "I strongly suggest that when you prepare to start tempering your skull in the future, you should ideally have practiced your Body Tempering Martial Art to Major Achievement."

"Relying on the powerful control and physical protection brought by a Body Tempering Martial Art at Major Achievement..."

"...is the only way to maximize safety and reduce risk!"

"Of course, it would be even better if you could reach the Perfection realm."

"When you have finished tempering all 206 bones in your body and transformed them into 'Precious Bones,' your vitality will reach a new peak."

"Then, you can start preparing to break through to the next major realm—the Third Rank Blood Refining Realm."

Finally, the instructor's voice carried a hint of encouragement: "However, Classmates, you need to know."

"The Bone Forging Realm, like the Skin and Flesh Realm you are currently experiencing, is not a simple endpoint."

"After tempering all the bones in your body into 'Precious Bones'..."

"...you have theoretically reached the peak of the Bone Forging Realm."

"However, just as 'Silver Skin' exists above 'Copper Skin' in the Skin and Flesh Realm..."

"...there is also a higher level in the Bone Forging Realm that breaks the limit—"

He paused deliberately before saying slowly, "That is, attempting to further temper all the 'Precious Bones' into the legendary—'jade bone'!"

"Once you successfully forge 'jade bone,' the bones throughout your body will undergo a qualitative transformation."

"Vitality will surge by an additional 100 cal on top of the original basis!"

"Laying a solid, near-perfect foundation for your future martial arts path!"

Qin Yan listened intently to the instructor's explanation.

This systematic knowledge of higher realms was exactly what he lacked most at the moment.

He didn't have a prominent family background.

He couldn't access these profound martial arts theories in advance like some of his Classmates.

Therefore, he especially cherished every minute in class.

As the instructor analyzed the topic in simple terms.

Qin Yan's understanding of the "Bone Forging Realm" became clearer and deeper.

"According to the teacher's explanation, if one tempers all 206 bones in the body step-by-step in the Bone Forging Realm..."

"...the total vitality increase would be 62 (lower limbs) + 64 (upper limbs) + 51*2 (trunk) + 29*3 (skull) = 62 + 64 + 102 + 87 = 315 cal."

Qin Yan calculated rapidly in his mind.

"And if one can break the limit and temper all bones into the legendary 'jade bone,' an additional 100 cal of vitality can be added."

"Calculating it this way, after perfectly completing the Bone Forging Realm, the total vitality can surge by 415 cal!"

"This far exceeds the vitality growth rate of the Skin and Flesh Realm."

"So, what about the 'Blood Refining Realm' after Bone Forging?"

"Will the vitality increase be even more terrifying?"

While absorbing the classroom knowledge, he couldn't help but start looking forward to the more distant future.

He felt a deeper sense of awe for the long and vast path of martial arts.