240: Martial Arts Furnace

The mist gradually dispersed, and the symbolic patterns of the fourth level came into view.

Looking ahead, the leftmost pattern was a combat pattern, the middle was a recovery pattern—both of which had appeared before—while the pattern on the far right was entirely new.

The central part of this new pattern resembled a furnace, and around the furnace, numerous rather peculiar lines intertwined, adhering to the exterior of the furnace, appearing somewhat chaotic.

"A new pattern."

"This should represent a new step that a Martial Artist might experience when breaking through to the Martial Saint realm."

Thoughts flashed through his mind. In the previous process, Qin Jin had gradually gained a deeper understanding of this Supreme Tower. Since it was a necessary path to ascend to Martial Saint, with his comprehension, the more he experienced, the better.

Stepping onto the stairs, he climbed higher and higher. As Qin Jin ascended, new scenery gradually began to form around this Supreme Tower.

Finally, he stepped onto the fourth level.

Upon arriving here, as he left the stairs, the patterns before him began to change from two-dimensional to three-dimensional. Qin Jin clearly sensed power surging from all around him; that was the harvest from within the Supreme Tower.

The power integrated into the pattern, with the Blood Moon reflecting behind him, as if undergoing some kind of test. After a moment of silence, the furnace pattern before him transformed into the purest, monotonous lines, rapidly descending and completely disappearing during its descent.

He muttered to himself, his spirit spread out, meticulously experiencing that process while also generating many more thoughts, carefully observing everything around him.

It was not the past scenes, not the martial battles, not the repeated cultivation, but only then did he truly forge himself.

"Moreover, as a furnace, it can also provide me with assistance in other directions."

Time passed. As the fluctuations in the mist ceased, like a veil being lifted, the mist dispersed to both sides, but stopped after spreading a certain distance, encircling the symbolic patterns of the fourth level, appearing like a [Mist Gate].

As the furnace took shape.

"It seems I've met some kind of trigger."

After experiencing growth in that Martial Law Furnace, it gave birth to entirely new abilities. If it were to be named, it should be — Forging Law!

When the Martial Saint had a marvelous encounter, allowing the Fire God Law to combine with him, under the manifestation of Qin Jin's own body, it gained the effect of body forging, tempering his own body.

At the center of the Mist Gate was a brand new symbol that had never appeared before.

The shadows, like spiderweb cracks, rapidly multiplied after appearing. A few seconds later, the Blood Moon was already covered in dense spiderwebs, becoming increasingly eerie. After a moment of silence, it shattered with a roar!

The Martial Saint's current knowledge was extraordinary; he immediately recognized: "This Supreme Tower, based on my previous gains, generated the Law. Now, this furnace scene is simulating the forging of the body with the Law, which is also an extremely important step in breaking through the Martial Saint realm."

Thoughts spun rapidly in his mind. The Enlightenment Treasure Art had already activated. Amidst the swaying green lotus in his grotto-heaven, the furnace forged his body, and he meticulously observed every line that made up the furnace, committing them to memory.

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The voice was profoundly steady, speaking a language the Martial Saint did not understand, yet upon hearing it, he could grasp its meaning. The content it spoke of was precisely related to that Martial Law Furnace!

Killing two birds with one stone.

In the subsequent levels, no ordinary challenges appeared; combat became the main theme, feeling somewhat monotonous.

During the process, at a certain moment, the Martial Saint's expression turned solemn, and the Fire God Law was activated!

Climbing step by step.

Blood Moons merged.

It was during this process, fully immersed, that a subtle sound quietly echoed in the Martial Saint's ear.

The Martial Saint watched everything, waiting quietly.

"Forging the body with Law!"

There was a large furnace outside and a small furnace within. As everything continued, the furnace evolved by the Fire God Law absorbed the subtleties of the external furnace, undergoing changes in some areas.

The heavy pressure he had always borne was suddenly lifted at this moment. The Martial Saint's aura erupted, surging outwards. His eyes were burning as he looked down at himself, feeling a sense of tension.

"This is — — — —"

Behind the Martial Saint, the scene of the Ling Xu Fire God flickered in and out of existence. After a moment, the Fire God bent down, as if merging into the Martial Saint himself. Within his physique, a small furnace formed close to his body.

The time spent in this Supreme Tower was not long, but it represented a long journey of cultivation.

The Martial Saint recalled the powerful individuals he had encountered, those below the Martial Saint realm in martial arts, recalling their appearances: "Such completely different abilities, combined with the infinite possibilities of the vast star sea, truly mean everyone will walk entirely different paths."

Amidst his shifting thoughts, the Martial Saint's body moved at this moment.

"Qin Jin, it truly is a completely extraordinary realm."

But now — — — —

Everything that just happened was precisely due to the [Saint Trait] he obtained in this Supreme Tower!

Inside the furnace, around the Martial Saint, flames truly flickered. The flames swayed, but the Martial Saint felt no burning sensation; instead, a profound feeling generated around him. As the fire forged, his physique changed, like engraving, like verification.

This was the evolution of the Fire God Law through the Divine Martial Furnace, a unique path for the Martial Saint himself.

Not long after the Martial Saint ascended this Supreme Tower, the Blood Moon, which had been suspended before him, causing him pressure, quietly had shadows emerge from above.

This was not a loss of power, nor a weakening, but rather, as Qin Jin himself learned, the furnace within the tower rapidly strengthened its effect on him, thus becoming vivid.

In the next instant, centered on Qin Jin himself, light glowed at his feet. The disappeared lines reappeared, intertwining to form a pattern similar to a magic array. After expanding to a certain range, the lines rose, overlapping each other. In just a few breaths, a furnace, constructed from lines of power and radiating brilliant light, took shape!

The enemies he encountered were constantly strengthening, yet Qin Jin felt increasingly at ease, moving with leisurely steps.

But this gave the Martial Saint even more insights.

However, now—at the fourth level, the path changed. There was no need to make a choice; the three paths converged into one!

Qin Jin stood at the center.

The Martial Saint muttered to himself.

He stepped forward inside the furnace. With each step, his own furnace glowed brighter, while the furnace generated by the Supreme Tower dimmed slightly.

His expression paused slightly, but he reacted instantly.

"This Martial Law Furnace can be considered an extremely extraordinary formation, with reference value, and can increase my accumulation in the field of formations."

The three staircases merged into one, becoming wider, and the pressure increased at an unimaginable speed. Although obscured by mist, the Martial Saint could clearly see that the symbolic patterns of the fourth level were rapidly changing.

The moment the Martial Saint's gaze fell, the dispersed mist suddenly stilled. In the next instant, a roar echoed within the Supreme Tower. The staircases leading to the three paths actually began to converge towards the center simultaneously!

Its form was similar but not identical; if described, it would roughly be an abstract [question mark].

"This furnace can absolutely be called the Martial Law Furnace!"

The external furnace remained, growing increasingly brilliant. When the Martial Saint emerged from the combat scenario of the fourth level, the distance to the very top of this [Supreme Tower], to the finish line, was already visible to the naked eye.

On Qin Jin's path, this ultimate leap after the fourth transformation of a Martial Artist, gave Martial Artists many opportunities and gains, gaining infinite possibilities, and thus becoming even more extraordinary. But all of this also depended on their own accumulation.

The furnace continued. The mist above lifted. After confirming there were no ordinary challenges, the Martial Saint plunged into the combat challenges, honing himself.

It was like shackles being broken.

Even Qin Jin needed to concentrate fully, without the slightest distraction.

The changes in the sky lasted for about half an hour. During this process, the mist grew denser.

The entire Supreme Tower had ten levels. The tenth level was where the three lines converged, the ultimate destination.

The question mark represented the unknown.

The true Divine Martial Furnace's function was to help Martial Artists condense Divine Intent; it could be called Intent Forging!

He looked around. The furnace was semi-transparent; except for where the lines of power existed, it was extremely empty. If one carefully sensed these lines of power, they would discover that they contained profound mysteries. On the surface of the lines, sparse, tiny runes were scattered.

Above, the mist of the fourth level was slowly dispersing outwards.

This Mist Gate connected to an unknown place!

The Martial Saint felt a sense of relief.

This was an extremely energy-consuming and wisdom-testing step.

Just as when one concentrates on reading and someone offers guidance, suddenly understanding, and efficiency dramatically increases, the speed of change in the furnace around the Martial Saint suddenly accelerated.

His choice on the eighth level: [Heroic Spirit].

Just then.

Intent, Body, Law!

As he moved forward, with the final step taken, the Martial Saint had already left the furnace and stepped onto the stairs leading to higher ground. The furnace behind him collapsed with a roar, but Qin Jin's own furnace remained. The furnace clung to his body, and during its maintenance, the transformation of his own body continued.

Level after level.

The shattered Blood Moon transformed into incomparably pure power, falling into the Martial Saint and merging into his body.

This was a completely supernatural, extraordinary ability, triggered when he was fully immersed in cultivation, allowing him to gain much and benefit greatly.

When breaking through to the Martial Saint realm, a Martial Artist might suffer negative effects due to their cultivation, but with sincerity, even metal and stone can be opened. Constant consolidation and tempering will transform these into something useful to oneself, and even yield greater benefits.