Reaper of the Martial World

Book 7: Chapter 99: Beast Tomes (5)

Before anything, Dyon brought Zabia and the Vinum disciples into a healing room. According the Demon Sage, he wanted them to use this opportunity to rely on their own bodies to heal. In this way, their fighting tenacity and vitality would naturally grow. Apparently, this was a method those without death will comprehension used to mimic undead bodies. However, it was very cruel to one’s body… Only by experiencing near death on multiple occasions would this method bear fruit.

Afterward, the Demon Sage brought Dyon to a library filled with books covered in beast skins.

“In the world of runic vein masters, these tomes are our life. Before I broke off from the Pakal Clan and started my journey, I only had a single one of these beast tomes. By the fall of my empire, I had accumulated several thousand. These are the accumulations of my life work.” The Demon Sage explained.

“Beast tomes? What are they exactly?”

“In the world of Magic, one studies the meridians. From a certain light, this is much simpler. This is because every species, whether beast or human or sprite or elvin, has the same 108 meridians with the same several hundred million connections. There is only a single exception to this rule.”

“An exception?” Dyon’s brows raised.

“Mm. Among the top three God Grade yang constitutions. Your Titan Diamond Body is one. The second is another of the top three defensive constitutions. However, the last is known as the Martial Saint Body. Depending on the degree of awakening, a man with this constitution can have anywhere from 109 to 117 meridians… Although they take much longer to cultivation than others as a direct response, when they reach their full potential…” historical

“You mean…” Dyon’s eyes shone with an odd glint as he looked toward the demon sage.

“Ai. A large reason for by overwhelming battle prowess was because I was naturally born with 113 meridians. This may sound like a small difference, but it had a major impact. As a peak celestial, I could already fight toe to toe with dao formation experts.”

Dyon nodded seriously in understanding. The difference between an 8^th Order and 9^th Order genius was enough that if they were of the same cultivation, an 8^th order genius had no chance of winning. And, that was only a difference of a single meridian! Now imagine that same concept scaled upward through every cultivation realm. It was no wonder the Demon Sage was so powerful.

“And here I thought you were just a body cultivator,” Dyon released a breath.

The Demon Sage snorted. “What do you mean? I am a body cultivator. Your understanding of the body path is far too shallow!”

It was rare that Dyon was so confused, but this was definitely one of those times.

“I’ve already told you half of the explanation, have I not? The same way energy can flow into the blood vessels, blood can flow into the meridians! The path of body cultivation I followed was one where I fused the energy and body path to perfection. This layered strength is what made me number one in the world!

“The theories I used to build my cultivation path were all found through researching these beast tomes!”

Dyon became swept up in the Demon Sage’s passion. It seemed that he wasn’t the only charismatic one.

When Dyon’s cultivation was sealed, in order to learn the techniques his master gave him, he was forced to use his blood to mimic the flow of energy. To his surprise, this had actually worked! But, he hadn’t thought of extending this idea further… In fact, he had planned to ignore it entirely.

“So that’s why mimicking energy flow with blood flow worked? To think I was about to ignore such a profound path…”

Hearing Dyon’s words, the Demon Sage nearly coughed up blood. He had said it so nonchalantly, yet it was clear he didn’t understand the ramifications of his words. What the hell did he mean “mimicking energy flow with blood flow”, didn’t he know that this supposedly simple concept to him was something the Demon Sage had labored over for centuries?!

Truth be told, this wasn’t the Demon Sage’s fault. Dyon’s understanding of his own body far surpassed that of others of his cultivation because his Soul was so overwhelmingly powerful. Even the smallest blood vessels and weakest meridian paths were as clear as day to him.

At the moment, Dyon had the equivalent of a dao formation experts perception of his own body while cultivating through the saint and celestial realms. Of course these concepts were far easier to him.

Although Dyon’s soul had been sealed when he had this energy flow to blood flow breakthrough, it wasn’t as though his body had changed. His body was still the same as a time before his soul was sealed. With his memory, how would he forget?

The Demon Sage coughed, hiding his insecurities. “These beast tomes details the blood vessel pathways of various beasts. After memorizing your own pathways to perfection and to my liking, you can begin learning the pathways of these beasts.”

“How does knowing these pathways translate to runic vein theory?”

Memorizing wasn’t difficult for Dyon, but he still felt the need to ask.

“Every beast has hidden strengths, bloodline abilities, and affinities. If every living creatures meridians are identical, where do you think these secrets are hidden?

“Understanding these vein patterns will allow you the capital to create some of the greatest treasures you could imagine.

“Think about forming an army with the speed of a Wind Wolf. Or a corps with the strength of an Emperor Giant. Or a squad with high fire will affinity.

“Runic Vein Theory makes all of these things possible.”