Chapter 125 – Three-Origin Heavy Water

With the dragon scales of a Jiao Dragon guarding him, ordinary blades and swords could no longer harm Mu Lin.

At the same time, his formidable resistance rendered poisons, curse spells, extreme cold, and scorching heat completely ineffective against him.

As the closest derivative of the perfect creature, the dragon, the physical body of a Jiao Dragon was comprehensively powerful, nearly flawless.

Beyond its physical form, the Jiao Dragon possessed numerous innate spells.

The most basic, such as Dragon Might, and the Jiao Dragon’s natural ability to command wind and rain, were all mastered by Mu Lin.

Additionally, there was the creation of followers.

Mu Lin could grant dragon blood or dragon scales to aquatic creatures, transforming them into dragon-affiliated beings and imbuing them with a trace of dragon power. Of course, while gaining this power, they would also instinctively revere Mu Lin.

“The so-called innate promiscuity of dragons is mostly a misconception. Most dragon-affiliated creations are made using dragon blood or dragon scales. As for indiscriminately mating with all creatures—I cannot speak for Western dragons—but according to the memories passed down through bloodline inheritance, Eastern dragons would never behave in such a manner.”

“Proud as they are, they regard most creatures as mere beasts or insects, much like how humans do not fall in love with animals. True Dragons would not mate with all living beings.”

A powerful and perfect physical body, Dragon Might, command over wind and rain, swallowing clouds and spitting mist, creation of followers… these fundamental abilities were the rewards Mu Lin gained after his transformation.

Moreover, after advancing to the Master Realm with the Blackwater Profound Serpent Mortal Shedding Art, Mu Lin was not only a Jiao Dragon but also a Blackwater Profound Serpent.

Now, he could transform between three forms: human, serpent, and Jiao Dragon.

Of course, under normal circumstances, Mu Lin would mostly switch between human and Jiao Dragon forms, rarely using the serpent form.

However, this did not mean the Blackwater Profound Serpent was useless.

After closing his eyes to sense it, Mu Lin discovered that after advancing to the Master Realm, the Blackwater Profound Serpent had also undergone significant changes.

First, there was Mana.

As a powerful serpent, the Blackwater Profound Serpent possessed its own unique traits, and Mana was one of them.

During Spirit Awakening, the Blackwater Profound Serpent’s Mana took the form of black mist. At the Gushing Spring, Spirit Pool, and Spirit Sea stages, it manifested as a black liquid. In these realms, the Blackwater Profound Serpent’s Mana held no special qualities.

Although both the Black Mist and Blackwater possessed potent corrosive properties and could obscure the vision and Divine Sense of Qi Refiners, other powerful Cultivation Methods could also cultivate unique Mana. For instance, Chu Lingluo’s Mana possessed traits such as vitality, Purification, healing, growth, and even longevity.

While Mu Lin’s living aura was eerie, it could temporarily animate inanimate objects.

In terms of quality among Earth Grade Cultivation Methods, Blackwater Mana was even considered inferior—it only ranked as a low-grade Earth Grade method due to its potential to transform into a Jiao Dragon.

However, this situation changed upon reaching the Master Realm.

Now, Mu Lin could condense his own Mana into Three-Origin Heavy Water.

“One-Origin Heavy Water is a renowned divine water in the world. A single drop weighs 129,600 jin, and when it falls, it can shatter mountains and split the earth.”

“The derivative of One-Origin Heavy Water is Three-Origin Heavy Water. The so-called Three Origins refer to Heaven, Earth, and Man. By combining Heavenly Water, Earthly Water, and Human Water through a special method, One-Origin Heavy Water can be synthesized.”

“And the Blackwater Profound Serpent masters the Earth-Origin Heavy Water among the Three-Origin Heavy Waters.”

“Earthly Water is turbid yet extremely heavy. A single drop of Earthly Water weighs ten thousand jin.”

The condensed Earth-Origin Heavy Water could not only be directly hurled at enemies but could also be incorporated into the Blackwater Profound Serpent’s spells to amplify their power.

It could also be used for physical attacks—grasping the Earth-Origin Water and striking with it, each punch carrying the weight of ten thousand catties.

However, much like the awkward predicament faced by the Jiao Dragon, due to insufficient Mana cultivation, Mu Lin’s Blackwater Profound Serpent was not yet an adult serpent but a juvenile in its growth phase.

At this stage, he could indeed condense Earth-Origin Heavy Water, but even an adult Blackwater Profound Serpent required several months to condense a single drop of Earth-Origin Water. If Mu Lin were to attempt condensation now, he would spend the next few years doing nothing else but condensing heavy water day in and day out.

This was clearly not what Mu Lin desired.

“What a pity. Condensing Earth-Origin Water will have to wait for later… No, even later, I shouldn’t waste time condensing it. But I… Yan Yunyu has Spirit Stones, so perhaps I can try purchasing some.”

“Decision made.”

Aside from the transformation in Mana properties, another characteristic gained from advancing the Blackwater Profound Serpent to Master Grade was: Molting.

Snakes in the natural world also molt, and with each molt, their limits are broken, allowing them to grow stronger and larger.

As a powerful Demon Beast among serpents, the Blackwater Profound Serpent’s molting was even more mystical.

It had two methods of molting. The first was conventional molting.

Through this method, Mu Lin could shed curses inflicted on his body or lingering injuries.

The second was limit-breaking.

With each molt, Mu Lin would grow stronger and larger.

However, the latter method of molting had a limited number of uses—only nine times in total. After nine molts, the Blackwater Profound Serpent would reach its ultimate limit.

Thinking of this, Mu Lin’s heart stirred.

“Speaking of which, under normal circumstances, after molting nine times and reaching its limit, the Blackwater Profound Serpent would also face a certain constraint. To break free from this shackle, it could only advance from a serpent to a Jiao Dragon.”

“But due to the Jiao Dragon Essence Blood and the rapid advancement in Cultivation Method, I obtained the Jiao Dragon Body even before using molting.”

“If I were to molt as a Jiao Dragon, what would I become after nine times?… A Black Dragon?”

The more he thought about it, the more feasible the method seemed.

After all, for Mu Lin, human, serpent, and Jiao Dragon were one and the same, indistinguishable from each other. Applying the molting ability to the Jiao Dragon Body was entirely feasible.

“…That settles it.”

With a thorough understanding of the Blackwater Profound Serpent’s abilities, Mu Lin’s advancement in his Cultivation Method finally came to a complete end.

At the same time, the Cultivation Method panel for Mu Lin’s Blackwater Profound Serpent Mortal Shedding Art also changed to:

【Blackwater Profound Serpent Mortal Shedding Art】

【Grade: Earth Grade High Rank】

【Realm: 4th Realm Master (1/129600)】

【Characteristics】

【①Blackwater Profound Serpent Body (Growth Phase): Hibernation, Snake Swallowing Elephant, Molting, Three-Origin Heavy Water (Earth-Origin Heavy Water), Black Serpent Scales, Swallowing Clouds Spitting Mist, Riding Clouds and Mist…】

【②Ink Jiao (Infancy Phase): Jiao Dragon Strength, Jiao Dragon Body, Dragon Might, Dragon Scales, Vassal Creation, Summoning Wind and Rain, Swallowing Clouds Spitting Mist…】

After carefully examining the Cultivation Method panel, Mu Lin raised an eyebrow.

“The grade actually changed. I remember the Blackwater Profound Serpent Mortal Shedding Art was clearly Earth Grade Low Rank…”

Before he could finish speaking, Mu Lin realized the reason.

Cultivating at a normal pace, the growth limit of Mu Lin’s Blackwater Profound Serpent Mortal Shedding Art is the Jiao Dragon, and the Jiao Dragon is only attained upon reaching great completion. Under normal circumstances, those who cultivate this technique face enemies in the form of the Blackwater Profound Serpent.

Therefore, it is quite reasonable for the Dao Palace to classify this technique as Earth Grade Low Rank.

But now, through his own efforts, Mu Lin has transformed his starting point from serpent to Jiao, and in this process, he has not utilized a single Molting.

This situation has broken through Mu Lin’s limits, and also broken through the limits of the technique, giving it the possibility of evolving from Jiao to Black Dragon.

With different limits, the grade of the technique naturally changes accordingly.

“Indeed, the same technique cultivated by different people often yields different final results.”

“However, transforming from Jiao to True Dragon probably cannot be achieved by just nine Moltings. Otherwise, this technique wouldn’t be Earth Grade High Rank, but Heaven Grade.”

“Never mind, the difficulties of leaping through the Dragon Gate can be considered later. Now, it’s time to enjoy.”

The leap in strength and enhancement of physique made Mu Lin feel like a child who had just received a new toy, filled with eagerness and the impulse to test his abilities.

“Boom!”

He really did throw a few punches into the air. Then, the powerful force and swift speed caused the air to emit explosive sounds as Mu Lin struck it.

“Physique, Mana, spirit—all are above the Gushing Spring level. Right now, I am invincible among my peers… must not get arrogant, must not get arrogant… I have a Heaven-Rank Technique, but others do too. Invincible? That’s going too far.”

“Thump, thump…”

Just as Mu Lin was excited and overjoyed by his sudden surge in strength, his door was knocked. Opening it, he found that Yan Yunyu and Chu Lingluo had both come.

However, Yan Yunyu currently wore a look of resentment, while Chu Lingluo was quite cheerful. This scene somewhat surprised Mu Lin.

In his impression, Chu Lingluo had contended with Yan Yunyu several times, but the latter had won every time. Whether in terms of cunning or other aspects, Chu Lingluo was no match for Yan Yunyu.

Yet now, it seemed Chu Lingluo had won once.

But soon, he had no mind to dwell on these matters.

Slightly looking up at Chu Lingluo and Yan Yunyu, Mu Lin frowned and said, “Why have you grown taller?”

At this moment, the slight resentment on Yan Yunyu’s face and Chu Lingluo’s happiness had already vanished without a trace.

Glancing at Mu Lin, the expressions on both girls’ faces turned peculiar and astonished.

Especially Chu Lingluo. With her childlike innocence, she even came before Mu Lin and used her hand to compare their heights.

After a comparison, she happily jumped up.

“Hehe, Brother Mu, I’m taller than you now.”

Yan Yunyu did not have such childlike actions, but her expression was also quite strange. After a long while, she finally spoke with a complex look, “Young Master Mu, is it possible that it’s not that we have grown taller, but that you have become somewhat younger?”

“???”

These words made Mu Lin freeze for a moment. Subconsciously, he summoned a sheet of water light. The water light was like a mirror, reflecting Mu Lin’s figure.

Then, he saw that the person appearing in the water mirror was no longer a youth of sixteen or seventeen, but a young boy of twelve or thirteen.

“…”

The boy with rosy lips, pearly teeth, and a soft, tender complexion was utterly adorable, but this sight left Mu Lin speechless. It took him a long moment before he sighed, rubbing his forehead as he said, “I never expected that transforming into a young flood dragon would affect my human body too…”

“So cute…”

The youthful Mu Lin excited Chu Lingluo, who hugged him tightly for a long while before finally setting him down.

Unwilling to endure such torment, Mu Lin quickly changed the subject.

“How did you get here? Has the Southern Eastern Region Joint Examination begun?”

(End of Chapter)