That night, Xian Tiandi sat cross-legged in his room on the Jade Bed.
The moonlight filtering through the window cast a pale glow across his features, illuminating the quiet determination in his golden eyes.
He had decided tonight would be the night he broke through to Stage 10 of the Body Refinement Realm.
The room was silent except for his steady breathing. The Jade Bed beneath him radiated a gentle warmth that enhanced his cultivation efficiency.
This treasure had proven invaluable over the past weeks, allowing him to consolidate his gains much faster than normal.
He retrieved a Chaos Body Refinement Pill from his storage ring and held it in his palm for a moment.
The pill was perfectly round and dark red in color, with faint golden lines running across its surface.
The scent alone was potent, carrying a strong medicinal aroma that filled his nostrils.
Xian Tiandi placed the pill in his mouth and consumed it. The pill dissolved on his tongue immediately and warmth spread through his body.
It started in his chest and radiated outward through every limb. He closed his eyes and began circulating the Chaos Divine Body Technique, guiding the pill's powerful energy through his meridians and into his physical form.
The energy from the pill was intense. It flooded through his channels like a raging river, but Xian Tiandi's control was absolute. Years of experience from his past life guided his every action.
He directed the energy with precision, ensuring it flowed exactly where it needed to go.
His bones began to change first. Deep within his skeleton, a transformation was taking place.
The calcium structure of his bones became denser, heavier, stronger. Each bone in his body underwent this refinement simultaneously.
The marrow within them transformed as well, shifting from red to a faint golden color. This new marrow would produce higher quality blood, enriched with spiritual energy.
His muscles followed next. Each individual fiber became more resilient and capable of explosive power.
The muscle tissue itself became denser without increasing in size. This meant his strength was growing tremendously while his appearance remained relatively unchanged.
His tendons and ligaments also strengthened, becoming like steel cables that could withstand tremendous stress.
His internal organs underwent tempering as well. His heart became more efficient, pumping blood with greater force and regularity.
His lungs expanded their capacity, allowing him to hold his breath for extended periods. His liver, kidneys, and other organs all became more refined, processing energy and removing toxins with improved effectiveness.
Even his skin changed. The outer layer became tougher and more resistant to damage, while still maintaining its normal appearance and flexibility.
Tiny spiritual energy pathways formed just beneath the surface, creating an additional defensive layer.
Black impurities began to seep from his pores as his body purged accumulated toxins and waste materials.
This was a natural part of the refinement process. The black substance had a foul smell, but Xian Tiandi paid it no mind. He had experienced this many times before in his past life.
The Jade Bed beneath him glowed more brightly as it assisted the process.
Its special properties helped stabilize the energy fluctuations in the room and enhanced the efficiency of his breakthrough.
Without this treasure, the process would have taken twice as long and been much more dangerous.
His breathing followed a specific pattern taught in the Chaos Divine Body Technique. He inhaled for seven counts, held for three, and exhaled for seven.
This rhythm helped regulate the flow of energy and prevented any backlash from the powerful pill.
Hours passed. The moon moved across the sky outside his window. The night deepened and then began to lighten as dawn approached.
Throughout it all, Xian Tiandi remained perfectly still, focused entirely on his cultivation.
Finally, as the first rays of sunlight began to peek through the window, Xian Tiandi felt the final barrier break.
It was like a wall shattering inside his body. Energy surged through him one last time and then settled into a new equilibrium.
He had reached Stage 10 of the Body Refinement Realm.
Xian Tiandi opened his eyes slowly. The golden color seemed even more pronounced now, almost glowing in the morning light.
He could feel the difference immediately. His body was stronger, more refined, more capable than ever before. Every movement felt effortless. Every breath brought in more spiritual energy than before.
He stood up from the Jade Bed and examined himself. The black impurities had dried on his skin and clothes.
He would need to clean himself thoroughly. But first, he wanted to test his new strength.
He raised his hand and clenched it into a fist. The air around his hand seemed to vibrate slightly from the contained power.
He punched forward slowly, testing the motion. Even without using any Qi, he could feel the tremendous force his body could now generate.
Stage 10 represented the absolute peak of body tempering. It was beyond the norm which was Stage 9.
Once more he had broken the limit of the heavens!
At this level, his physical form had transcended normal human limitations. His bones could withstand tremendous force without breaking.
His muscles could generate explosive power that rivaled some cultivators at the Qi Condensation Realm.
His organs functioned with perfect efficiency, processing energy and nutrients with incredible effectiveness.
Most importantly, his body was now ready to begin the breakthrough to Force Condensation Realm.
But he wouldn't attempt that yet. He wanted to consolidate his current realm first and use the journey ahead to prepare properly.
Rushing a breakthrough was the mistake of amateurs. A solid foundation required patience.
Xian Tiandi's mind worked through his plans systematically. 'I'll use the journey to consolidate both Stage 10 realms,' he thought to himself.
'Both Qi Refinement and Body Refinement need time to stabilize at this peak level. Once I'm ready, I'll breakthrough to Qi Condensation and Force Condensation simultaneously.'
The dual breakthrough was crucial. Most cultivators could only walk one path, but with his Chaos Spirit Root and Chaos Divine Physique, he could cultivate both.