17: Take stock of your gains and improve your strength

As night fell, moonlight scattered over Holy Emperor Peak, as if draping the main Peak in a silver silk ribbon.

Chu Tian leaned naked in the medicinal tub, thick mist obscuring his face. He closed his eyes, guiding the trace of Spiritual Qi that the Chaotic Creation True Scripture had just absorbed through a grand cycle within his body.

Chaos Divine Light flowed through his body, like a piece of Chaos Divine Iron being continuously hammered, Impurities constantly being removed, and the essence of the medicinal liquid in the tub continuously absorbed by him. The expelled Impurities, in turn, made the water murky.

Whoosh!

Chu Tian's breath was long and deep, exhaling like a Dragon, which actually transformed into a Divine Dragon baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, only dissipating after a long time.

This single breath of Dragon Qi could probably kill a Ancient Mammoth Giant Elephant.

If any outsider were to witness this scene, they would likely be scared to death.

What a powerful Physical Body it must be, to possess such immense power with just a breath.

“One hundred and seventy thousand catties of strength. Now, I can kill a True Dragon Hatchling with a single punch.”

Chu Tian opened his eyes, feeling the surging, explosive power within him, especially the complex and profound trajectory of that wisp of Chaos Spiritual Qi.

The Chaotic Creation True Scripture truly lives up to its System origin; it is indeed incredibly profound. Its operational trajectory is more than ten times more mysterious than the Chu Family's inherited Cultivation Technique, the Supreme Emperor Scripture, as if twinkling stars in the sky were mapping out a grand and magnificent picture within Chu Tian's body.

Even the Sacred Celestial Scripture, the Legacy of Saint Heaven Sect that was passed down to Chu Tian early on, which only the contemporary Saint and Sect Master could Cultivate, was far inferior to the Chaotic Creation True Scripture.

After finishing his Cultivation, Chu Tian's mind stirred, and the System panel opened before him.

Host: Chu Tian

Realm: Forging Bone Realm Tenth Level [Possesses 1.7 million catties of Divine Power, capable of instantly killing a True Dragon Hatchling. The Host is indeed the destined Son of Destiny in the future.]

Physique: Chaos Demon God Body

Cultivation Technique: Chaotic Creation True Scripture [First Level]

Divine Ability: None

Treasure: Heavenly Emperor's Descent Talisman [Grants ten minutes of Emperor Venerable combat power] heavenly profound divine ring [Can be refined by expending one thousand destiny points. It contains a wisp of a Primordial powerhouse's remnant soul, posing a certain threat. Host, please be cautious.]

destiny points: Thirty-six thousand five hundred points

The System's notification sound would occasionally ring in his ears, rewarding a few hundred destiny points, either related to Liu Yun or Ye Fan.

“System, recommend the most suitable exchange items for me in the shop at this stage,” Chu Tian said in his mind.

He had already browsed the System Shop; it contained too many items, encompassing Divine Objects, supreme treasures, Divine Medicines, talismans, Formations, and more from myriad Realms, a dazzling array. It was also divided into dozens of large categories and thousands of small ones.

If he were to look through all the items and then pick out the suitable ones himself, it would consume a great deal of time and energy.

As a godfather, Chu Tian disliked wasting precious time on meaningless things. He would never waste a single bit of extra energy on matters that could be resolved by speaking or spending money.

“The Host is currently at Forging Bone Realm Perfection, at a critical juncture for breaking through to the Spirit Refining Realm,” the System's gentle and pleasant voice quickly responded.

“The Spirit Refining Realm is the Foundation for the birth of the Divine Soul, the ignition of Divine Fire, and other Realms; hence, it is named Spirit Refining. It primarily focuses on honing and tempering the spirit in the mind, gradually solidifying the ethereal Mental Energy, even turning it into a tangible substance.”

“At this stage, Comprehension Ability, Mental Energy, and Physical Body are of paramount importance.”

“It is recommended that the Host exchanges for Supreme Forging Spirit Pill, Comprehension Ability Aura, Mental Energy Aura, and Physical Body Aura.”

“Supreme Forging Spirit Pill: Take one daily to continuously temper the Mental Energy.”

“The three Auras can keep the Host's Comprehension Ability, Mental Energy, and Physical Body in the most perfect state at all times.”

“Supreme Forging Spirit Pill: Four hundred destiny points per pill. The three Auras: Six hundred destiny points consumed daily, totaling one thousand points.”

“It is estimated that within one month, the Host can achieve the most perfect state, solidify Mental Energy into substance, and break through to the Spirit Refining Realm.”

“Exchange,” Chu Tian said calmly, without hesitation.

According to the logic of Transmigration novels, what the System produces must be a high-quality product; there would be no mistake.

After all, with his current strength, exchanging for supreme Divine Medicines, treasures, weapons, etc., would be completely unnecessary and pointless.

Improving his strength was the top priority.

“Exchange successful. A total of one thousand destiny points spent. Remaining thirty-five thousand five hundred destiny points,” the System's voice rang out.

A light blue Medicinal Pill appeared in Chu Tian's hand, and after Cultivation, his originally somewhat depleted Mental Energy immediately became abundant and complete. His body surged with powerful strength, and he observed the operation trajectory of the Chaotic Creation True Scripture within him with even greater precision.

He understood that this was the effect of the three Auras at work.

After swallowing the Forging God Pill, Chu Tian felt a slight tingling sensation in the back of his head, as if being pricked by a needle. However, his powerful Mental Energy directly offset this tingling, having no impact on him.

Chu Tian understood that this was the effect of the Supreme Forging Spirit Pill, continuously tempering his Mental Energy.

According to his understanding of this world, Medicinal Pills of this level were incredibly difficult to refine. The various Spirit Medicines required were secondary; however, because they involved Mental Energy and Divine Soul, ordinary Alchemists simply couldn't refine them. Only Emperor Venerable-level Alchemists, with deep understanding of the Divine Soul, would dare to refine them.

But Emperor Venerable Alchemists, how powerful and noble were they? Refining Medicinal Pills for the Spirit Refining Realm was basically a waste of their precious time and energy.

Therefore, even though it was merely a Medicinal Pill for the Spirit Refining Realm, the Supreme Forging Spirit Pill's price was even higher than that of Divine Medicine. Even the Chu Family could not produce many, and even those were only of High Grade quality, not reaching the Supreme quality, and harmful to the Mental Energy.

The top forces on the Hengtian Continent relied solely on will and talent to temper their Mental Energy, with very few external aids available.

This was also why Cultivation talent was so important.

Body Refining and Forging Bone could be aided by Heaven And Earth Treasure, but Spirit Refining almost exclusively relied on one's own talent.

In just a moment, Chu Tian felt that his eyesight, hearing, smell, touch, and other senses had greatly improved. He could clearly perceive the strength of the wind as a gentle breeze flowed across his face.

Chu Tian understood that this was the enormous benefit of Mental Energy enhancement.

Although his Physical Body strength had not increased, his combat power had significantly improved compared to before.

The Divine Soul represents reaction speed, insight, closeness to heaven and earth, closeness to nature, and so on—all very ethereal, invisible, intangible, yet extremely important things.

The Spirit Refining Realm is very important; the strength and condensation of the Mental Energy can almost determine how far a Cultivator can go in the future.

In Chu Tian's mind, there were memories of Chu Tian King describing his Spirit Refining Realm experiences, which he had deliberately cultivated in his only son to help him perceive the Spirit Refining Realm.

When Chu Tian King's Spirit Refining reached its Peak, he could detect the frictional vibrations generated by leaves falling with the wind a thousand meters away. Within a hundred-meter radius, no movement could escape his perception. His Mental Energy was abundant, and he could kill a Ancient Mammoth Giant Elephant with just a glare.

“Even powerful figures like my father, Chu Tian King, and Ye Fan from the original plot, even at the Peak of Spirit Refining, couldn't achieve the solidification of Mental Energy into substance. At most, their Mental Energy was as vast as a lake or ocean.”

“But no matter how vast and magnificent, it ultimately cannot solidify into substance, and it remains scattered and unorganized. If Mental Energy were to solidify, killing a True Dragon Hatchling with a single glare should not be difficult.”

Chu Tian muttered to himself, then had Star Servant, who was guarding the door, prepare another tub of medicinal liquid for him. He continued to temper his Physical Body and operate the Chaotic Creation True Scripture.

This medicinal liquid was also extremely precious, refined from thousands of Spirit Medicines. It had incredible benefits for strengthening Qi and blood and forging bones. Only an ancient Family like the Chu Family, with a Legacy spanning millions of years, could afford to Cultivate the younger generation so lavishly.

While the System played a significant role in Chu Tian's rapid ascent to his current strength, the strong Foundation laid by the Chu Family was also indispensable.

The heavenly profound divine ring worn on his left ring finger continuously absorbed his Qi and blood, and in turn, returned power to cleanse his body.

Chu Tian understood that this was the function of the heavenly profound divine ring, which could purify the Physical Body and Mental Energy, greatly benefiting the strengthening of his Foundation. Furthermore, the Heavenly Profound Saintess, who was dormant within it, was also unconsciously absorbing his blood Qi to nourish her Mental Energy.

He did not intend to use destiny points to forcibly awaken the Heavenly Profound Saintess prematurely.

A forced melon isn't sweet; some things are better left to nature, allowing them to happen organically, which will yield better results.