Pain!
A pain that pierced deep into the marrow of his bones!
Enveloped in purple flames that consumed his entire body, Gu He at this moment was no different from being roasted alive over a fire.
Enduring the excruciating agony coursing through his body, Gu He focused his mind inward, delving into the depths of his being.
Within Gu He's body, the purple flames, brimming with terrifying energy, rampaged through his meridians. Anything in their path was instantly incinerated into nothingness.
Under the onslaught of these scorching flames, his once broad and resilient meridians twisted and contorted like dried vines, presenting a grotesque and horrifying sight.
The distortion of his meridians by the flames inflicted unbearable pain, causing Gu He's body to convulse involuntarily. His muscles tensed to their limits, and the veins on his body bulged like writhing worms, throbbing violently. His face turned deathly pale, devoid of even a trace of blood.
"It's rare to come to such a vibrant world. No mortgages, no car loans, no sky-high betrothal gifts—just an endless feast of cultivation!"
"Since I, Gu He, possess a system within me and am blessed by the heavens, I will undoubtedly surpass everyone and stand atop the clouds in the future!"
"If I can't endure this little pain, how can I hope to achieve greatness in the future?"
The relentless pain overwhelmed Gu He's nerves, twisting his once-handsome face into a mask of ferocity. Yet, a brilliant smile emerged at the corner of his mouth.
When one learns to regard pain as a form of enjoyment, nothing in this world can shake their will.
Inside his meridians, the purple flames continued their frenzied rampage. Within mere minutes, Gu He's body was nearly destroyed.
The searing temperature radiated from the flames, passing through his meridians and bones, causing tiny white blisters to form on his skin. As the blisters burst, they revealed the dark red flesh beneath.
Cracks spread from the flesh and blood, eventually covering Gu He's arms and body, making him resemble a shattered porcelain doll—a sight both terrifying and pitiful.
Ignoring the external changes to his body, Gu He focused entirely on the dire state within. His attention was fixed on a strand of purple flame that had penetrated deep into his soul.
The excruciating pain emanating from the depths of his soul caused Gu He's spirit to tremble violently. Cold sweat poured from his forehead like a waterfall, drenching his clothes.
Taking a few deep breaths to steady himself, Gu He fumbled for a bottle of healing medicine from his spatial ring. He sprayed it haphazardly over his wounds before redirecting his focus to the purple flame within his body.
As time passed, the purple flames enveloping Gu He grew increasingly intense, eventually forming a radiant purple mask around him. The cyan mask emitted a blazing heat, its surface churning violently, obscuring the view of what was happening inside.
Three hours passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the alchemy room, the circular flame mask released a faint purple glow. The flickering light cast rippling patterns on the walls, resembling undulating waves of purple water.
Within the mask, Gu He sat cross-legged on the ground, seemingly in a state of unconsciousness. His mind, exhausted from the earlier struggle with the Nine Nether Flame, floated aimlessly within his body, unable to coalesce.
In this semi-comatose state, the Nine Nether Flame, which had been flowing through his meridians, suddenly began to circulate uncontrollably along a specific meridian route.
Perhaps because it had already been refined by Gu He, the Nine Nether Flame no longer emitted its terrifying heat. Instead, it felt warm as it flowed through his meridians.
Along the way, tiny strands of purple liquid separated from the flame and adhered to the walls of his nearly destroyed meridians. These strands squirmed slightly before gradually merging into the meridian walls.
As the purple liquid churned, lavender flames seeped into the meridians. Immediately, the twisted and withered meridians began to stretch and expand, like desert grass revived by water.
The countless meridians in Gu He's body emitted excited sounds as they greedily absorbed the purple liquid left behind by the Nine Nether Flame. The grayish-white color of the meridians faded, replaced by a vibrant purple hue brimming with vitality.
As the Nine Nether Flame flowed through his body, it rejuvenated the withered meridians, repaired the cracked bones, and healed the burned muscles at an astonishing speed. Moreover, the toughness of the repaired meridians and bones far surpassed their previous strength.
Though the Nine Nether Flame had caused immense damage, the compensation it provided was more than worth it for the vital organs in Gu He's body.
While the Nine Nether Flame worked its magic internally, the external wounds on Gu He's bloodied body began to heal.
The gashes closed, and the scars faded without a trace.
The muscles beneath his skin grew stronger, and though he didn't transform into a hulking figure, a subtle explosive power gathered within his arms as they flexed.
The surface of his skin shed layers of dry epidermis like a snake shedding its skin. The new skin, as delicate as a woman's, possessed defensive capabilities and sensitivity to the energy of heaven and earth that far exceeded his previous state.
In this strange and miraculous state, the immense energy contained within the Nine Nether Flame rapidly strengthened and repaired Gu He's broken body. It was a rare opportunity, a stroke of luck.
The process of repair and strengthening continued steadily.
After the Nine Nether Flame healed the last damaged meridian, Gu He's severely injured body was restored to near-perfect condition. The combat power it could now generate was undoubtedly far superior to his previous form.
Once the repairs were complete, the Nine Nether Flame transformed into a purple glow and vanished into the depths of Gu He's soul.
The moment the Nine Nether Flame entered his soul, Gu He's unconscious soul trembled and then fully awakened.
As his soul regained consciousness, Gu He's mind instinctively swept through his body. The completely renewed state of his being left him momentarily dazed.
But when he noticed the strand of purple light deep within his soul, he was momentarily startled before an overwhelming surge of ecstasy filled his heart.
It had worked!
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