Chapter 13: Nine Changes

  At this moment, Zhang Heng's entire body was emitting a steaming mist, and his internal organs had also begun to secrete some gray impurities.

  Seeing this, Zhang Heng couldn't help but feel delighted. This situation had also occurred when he broke through from the Qi Refining stage to the Foundation Building stage. It represented that the cultivator's physique was undergoing a transformation, constantly pulling away from ordinary mortals and step by step approaching the legendary "Immortal", and their lifespan would also increase as a result.

  This situation only occurs when a cultivator breaks through each time, and these breakthroughs are not small-scale breakthroughs, but rather large-stage advancements. For example, from the Qi Gathering Stage to the Qi Refining Stage, or from the Qi Refining Stage to the Foundation Building Stage.

  According to Zhang Heng's understanding of the transformation skill, one layer of this transformation skill corresponds to the Qi Refining stage of a cultivator.

  The abnormal achievement is divided into four small stages: initial completion, small completion, great completion and great perfection. The refining Qi period in the cultivation world also has four stages: early, middle, late and great perfection. These layers and stages are all corresponding to each other.

  Of course, those who cultivate Variant Body Techniques are definitely several levels stronger than cultivators of the same rank.

  At this moment, Zhang Heng was breaking through the first layer of his transformation into a Variant, and in this process, his body underwent another metamorphosis, with an even more thorough degree of change than before. This shows that the Variant Technique has an unparalleled superiority over the conventional techniques of the Xiūzhēn realm.

  And this is just the result of Zhang Heng opening three spiritual energy circulation networks in his body. According to the requirements of the Variant Technique's first layer entry mantra, nine spiritual energy circulation networks must be opened simultaneously in the body, only then can it be considered as entering the first layer of the Variant Technique.

  At the same time, only by mastering the first layer of Variant Arts can one possess the heavenly-defying attribute of refining all things with the help of the mysterious jade cylinder, thereby truly reaching the level of a demon beast in terms of physical body and possessing a divine consciousness that far surpasses that of cultivators of the same rank, thus roaming freely within the same realm and even challenging higher-ranking opponents.

  This link is both the easiest and the most troublesome.

  Compared to the previous layer's oral formula, the terrifying number of spiritual instrument-grade rare materials required later is the most difficult, enough to drive Zhang Heng crazy.

  Of course, this introductory link is also extremely troublesome. It needs to form a nine-circulation network in the body, and even cultivators who have achieved the Great Perfection of Qi Refining may not be able to do it, let alone Zhang Heng, a rookie at the initial stage of Qi Refining.

  Fortunately, the reverse heavenly power of Hen Tian's transformation technique once again showed its effect at this moment.

  As Zhang Heng opened up three spiritual energy circulation networks in his body, he felt an unbearable sour and aching sensation, as if countless insects were crawling inside him.

  However, as time goes by, these aching feelings gradually disappear, replaced by a kind of numbness and pleasure, just like having a jade hand massaging you, making you addicted.

  Zhang Heng couldn't help but enjoy this feeling, which reminded him of when he first crossed over to this world and the thrill of being with Yan Yuqing. The soft and smooth skin, the gentle moans that barely reached his ears, all made Zhang Heng unable to forget for the rest of his life!

  However, due to Zhang Heng's momentary distraction, he almost allowed a spiritual energy in his body to go out of control, giving him a fright. He quickly concentrated his mind to manipulate the spiritual energy circulation network within his body, not daring to be distracted in the slightest.

  Are you kidding me? If there's even a tiny mistake, all our previous efforts will be wasted, and it'll be too late to cry about it then.

  In short, as the spiritual energy circulation network gradually unblocked, Zhang Heng's physical body began to undergo a transformation. This transformation was utterly different from the effects of the Qi Refining stage, and Zhang Heng could even feel his own body gradually becoming stronger.

  Not only that, but his own spiritual consciousness was also growing stronger, which made Zhang Heng increasingly confident in the Variant Technique and filled him with an unparalleled sense of reverence and curiosity towards the mysterious jade cylinder in his mind.

  If one can cultivate to a higher level of Dharma realm, what kind of state will they attain?

  Three cycles of the spiritual energy circulation network could be said to be Zhang Heng's limit, but as his divine sense gradually strengthened, his control over the spiritual energy in his body also became more effortless. However, wanting to immediately break through and open up the fourth cycle of the spiritual energy circulation network was not that easy.

  However, Zhang Heng was not anxious because during the process of opening up to the third spiritual cycle network, his body was still secreting impurities. This indicated that the effect of the three spiritual cycle networks had not yet reached its limit. In other words, Zhang Heng's physique still needed improvement and there was room for enhancement in the intensity of his divine consciousness.

  Thus, Zhang Heng worked hard to circulate the three spiritual energy cycles within his body, one cycle after another, circulating endlessly. As a result, Zhang Heng became more and more familiar with these three cycles.

  Nor did he know how many cycles had passed here, Zhang Heng gradually gave birth to a sense of ease, while operating three spiritual cycle nets, he could also think about other things.

  Finally, Zhang Heng began to try to open the fourth cycle web. As a result, it was much simpler than Zhang Heng had imagined. The fourth cycle was easily completed, and he could now manipulate four spiritual cycle webs in his body at the same time.

  But when Zhang Heng was about to open the fifth spiritual energy cycle, he encountered great resistance. So, Zhang Heng immediately gave up on the fifth spiritual energy cycle.

  Zhang Heng understood that these nine spiritual circulation nets must be opened one by one in sequence, and cannot be opened separately one by one. Because there is a kind of interconnection between these several spiritual circulation nets, with mutual amplification effects. The subtlety here was not something Zhang Heng could see through.

  As Zhang Heng simultaneously opened up four spiritual energy circulation networks, his body began to produce a sour and unbearable feeling. However, Zhang Heng was overjoyed instead of worried, because this represented that Zhang Heng's physique would undergo another transformation.

  As the first three spiritual energy circulation networks are opened at once, it is equivalent to the result of the body's three transformations. When opening the fourth circulation network, the body will undergo a fourth transformation.

  Zhang Heng inferred that the first layer of the entrance formula must form a nine-turn spiritual energy circulation network, which represents that his own body will undergo nine transformations!

  And with each transformation, both physical and spiritual strength have increased significantly. If one can successfully transform nine times, how much will their power increase?

  Each time a cultivator undergoes physical transformation, it not only represents an enhancement of their physique and spiritual awareness but also increases their lifespan. If Zhang Heng can successfully undergo nine transformations, it would mean that he has more time to cultivate than other cultivators of the same level.

  At the same time, these nine transformations also made Zhang Heng think of the Jiaolong Jiubian in Chinese mythology. Legend has it that after the Jiaolong undergoes nine transformations, it can transform into a real dragon.

  But for Zhang Heng now, not to mention the dragon, even a python is not something he can afford to provoke. The python is a top-level creature in the cultivation world, and even high-ranking cultivators will flee when they encounter an adult python.

  Before long, the body emitted a numb and tingling sensation, making people feel as if they were floating on air, and the impurities inside began to secrete again.

  However, this time the impurities secreted are much less than last time, after all, last time was the result of three molts.

  Then, Zhang Heng began to skillfully guide the circulation of the four spiritual energy cycles within his body. He didn't know how much time had passed when the four spiritual energy cycles could flow unimpeded. Zhang Heng then started to open up the fifth spiritual energy cycle...

  As time passed, Zhang Heng systematically opened one after another spiritual energy circulation network, his body also became stronger and stronger, and his divine consciousness became more and more acute.

  Extraneous impurities also increased, forming a layer of grime on his body surface.

  In this process, his control over the spiritual energy in his body also reached a whole new level.

  But Zhang Heng ignored everything outside and devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivating his perverted kung fu.

  The number of circulating nets in his body is also increasing gradually.

  The fifth, the sixth, the seventh...

  Time passed unknowingly, his body transformed again and again, and the dirt on his skin also increased more and more.

  Finally, at some point, Zhang Heng opened his eyes.

  A pair of clear eyes like a cold pool gazed at everything in the outside world, as if a divine being looking down on the earth.