After summarizing the experience from his first Cultivation, Wang Mu began to eat. Eating well was essential when practicing this Cultivation Technique. His body had expended a great deal of energy and needed prompt replenishment.

In Anle Village, Wang Mu certainly did not lack food. This was especially true since Aunt Hong had slaughtered the Flame King Human-faced Lion. After being processed through various procedures—including the application of a Purification Talisman from the Immortal Sect disciples to cleanse its blood, bone marrow, sinews, and flesh—it was finally ready for consumption. These special Fierce Beasts were saturated with potent Evil Qi. Even after death, their body parts couldn't be consumed casually. Otherwise, one risked absorbing the Evil Qi, losing one's sanity, and eventually transforming into an Evil Spirit—a menace to the entire region. The purification process was exceedingly troublesome and complex, taking over a month to complete, but it had finally been done recently.

Fortunately, the Human-faced Lion was massive enough that just one pot of its meat was enough for the whole village. Although the purification process reduced the potency of the Flame King Human-faced Lion's meat by removing its Evil Qi, it was now safe to eat and remained highly nourishing.

Wang Mu had prepared fish to eat. He had barely taken a few bites when Aunt Hong herself came over, calling him to come and eat some meat.

"That Human-faced Lion really is something wicked. Just processing it was a huge hassle," Aunt Hong complained. "Initially, fueled by hatred, I felt invigorated while butchering it. But after working on it for a month, the mere sight of it became irritating. Today, it's finally all done. I've stewed a big pot, so the villagers can replenish their strength."

"Mu Guy, you hurry and eat plenty too! This stuff is incredibly nourishing!"

"It's a pity that such fine stuff can't be enjoyed by everyone. Old Xing, that oaf, boasted he could eat ten pounds. But after just a few bites, his nose started bleeding! He clearly couldn't handle such potent nourishment... How embarrassing."

Wang Mu responded and headed directly to the village square. Having just finished practicing the Hundred Refinement Body Technique, this was a good opportunity to replenish his energy. Listening to Aunt Hong joke along the way, he found it quite amusing. Even a strong cultivator like the Village Chief can't handle more than a few bites? A bit disappointing!

Even the stronger villagers, like Tie Hu and Tie Niu, were red-faced and couldn't eat more after just half a bowl.

When he arrived at the square, a large bonfire burned in the center, surrounded by villagers whose faces were flushed red. The Village Chief was already lying by a large rock, a blade of wild grass dangling from his lips, his head tilted back as if to stop a nosebleed. The others weren't faring much better.

"Come on, Mu Guy, come and taste this! This damn beast devoured many of our villagers! Today, our vengeance is fulfilled! To feast on its flesh and blood is a great joy!" The Village Chief waved his hand but did not get up. "Eat as much as you can! Don't force yourself if you can't eat anymore."

Wang Mu approached the bonfire. A large pot simmered over it, and bowls and chopsticks were laid out on nearby tables. Wang Mu picked up a piece of meat and bit into it. It was fall-off-the-bone tender, savory, and delicious beyond words. Truly exceptional. As he ate, a unique warmth surged from his throat, spreading through his limbs and meridians like a fiery current.

Such quality meat cannot be consumed by ordinary people... Wang Mu thought. Without overthinking, he heartily enjoyed his meal. The Hundred Refinement Body Technique manual clearly stated that to practice this method, one must eat well and ensure adequate nourishment. Not only must one train, but one must also eat well. Assistance from Elixirs would be ideal. Without them, one had to eat and drink heartily; the richer the nourishment, the faster the progress. Otherwise, Cultivation speed would be very slow. Especially later, when training the internal organs, one absolutely could not skimp on food quality, or the training's effectiveness would be greatly diminished.

In one go, Wang Mu ate for a long time. Feeling slightly full, he finally put down his bowl and chopsticks. Warm currents spread throughout his body, soothing his sore muscles and fascia as if they were being massaged and relaxed. Incredibly satisfying!

"You kid, you can really eat! Is it almost all gone?" The Village Chief, having rested for a good while, intended to grab another bite. But when he looked into the large pot, he saw it was nearly empty and froze.

"Oh... I didn't notice," Wang Mu patted his stomach. "I ate a bit too much. I need to rest for a while. I'll go fishing. You guys continue, haha!"

The Village Chief was speechless.

Watching Wang Mu's retreating figure, the Village Chief shook his head. "That kid is getting more monstrous by the day. After recovering so thoroughly, he barely seems human."

Aunt Hong, while clearing the bowls and chopsticks, chuckled. "I reckon that even if Mu Guy doesn't pursue Cultivation, he's destined for great, world-shaking achievements."

「Two months later...」

Wang Mu had begun Bone Casting. The process was still going smoothly. The only downside was that this process was rather painful. This was because Bone Casting involved reshaping every bone in the body, a rather dangerous undertaking. Fortunately, by using Action Points for his Cultivation, he could control the entire process perfectly, and the results of Bone Casting were remarkably clear. It greatly enhanced his defense and strength. Without Action Points, Wang Mu's own Cultivation was more cautious. To perfectly replicate the Cultivation process guided by Action Points, he had to experiment many times before succeeding, gradually becoming proficient.

Once the cultivation of tendons and bones is complete, the Hundred Refinement Body Technique can be considered to have achieved a rudimentary form.

Wang Mu, now at the Thirty-second Layer of the Hundred Refinement Body Technique, had spent a total of three and a half months on it. The further he progressed, the more difficult the Cultivation became. And, for caution's sake, Wang Mu did not cultivate too quickly.

He even used some spare Action Points to practice the Beautiful Fist... It felt somewhat similar to how it was in the game. This fist technique felt completely useless, no different from ordinary punching. Yet, its proficiency was incredibly difficult to raise. A single Action Point barely raised it by two layers. This nearly made Wang Mu give up in frustration. The Hundred Refinement Body Technique was an incredibly difficult art, yet he had directly reached the Eighth Layer in his very first Cultivation session. But this supposedly Supreme Divine Skill, given his current overall strength, only advanced two layers per Cultivation session.

And the final layer is always the hardest to advance...

Who knows how long it will take to master this...

Wang Mu was speechless. Even if this fist technique only had ten layers in total, at this rate, mastering the final layer could take years. After testing the waters, Wang Mu decided to pause practicing this Beautiful Fist for now. He decided to first focus on cultivating the Hundred Refinement Technique to its maximum level.

「In the fourth month, Wang Mu completed Bone Casting, reaching the Fortieth Layer.」

At this level, there was a very obvious change in his body. Especially at the instant he broke through, Wang Mu felt as if he could see through his own skin to the tendons and bones beneath. They glowed with a faint, jade-like luminescence, exquisitely beautiful like perfectly formed jade. The flesh and skin connected by these transformed tendons and bones also seemed to shimmer with a special luster.

Shouldn't I test this out? Wang Mu slapped his upper arm. His entire body felt this way. Though the glow gradually faded, Wang Mu knew that underlying change remained.

The Bone Casting stage was actually the most agonizing. Reshaping the bones was akin to regeneration; some fragile parts had to be shattered and then mended during the Cultivation process. The pain was even more intense than the injuries he had sustained fighting the Flame King Human-faced Lion. Moreover, Bone Casting was the most arduous stage of the Hundred Refinement Body Technique. These Twenty Layers were the toughest. Only by completely reforging his Root Bone could he hope to eventually lock in Spiritual Energy.

Partway through Bone Casting, Wang Mu realized that simply cultivating this way wasn't sustainable. His natural regenerative abilities couldn't keep up with the demands of this Cultivation speed. If he pushed too hard, he risked permanently damaging his body. Therefore, during a particularly difficult phase, Wang Mu consumed the Holy-grade medicinal pill Qin Yuyan had given him—the Moonlight Essence Pill. To his surprise, not only was the Elixir perfectly fine, but its effects were also outrageously potent! After taking it, the regeneration of his bones accelerated visibly. An injury sustained during a day's Cultivation would be completely healed in less than two days!

Thanks to this Elixir, Wang Mu managed to complete the Bone Casting stage in just over two more months.

The cultivation of tendons and bones is finally complete... The hardest part is over.

First, I should go test my current strength on that little white crystal tiger. The villagers of Tiger King Village are keeping it as a memento; it hasn't been slaughtered yet and is still being fed...

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