After choosing to proceed with the ten thousand-fold enhancement, another option appeared. It turned out that only one aspect could be enhanced at a time. Chu Yuan first chose his physique.
The physique was the foundation. Only by improving his physique could he enhance the other aspects...
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[Ding!]
[Initiating ten thousand-fold enhancement of the host's physique…]
As soon as the system's voice fell, Chu Yuan's physique began to strengthen at an exponential rate.
At the fourth level of the 'Body Tempering Realm', his physical strength, excluding his true Qi cultivation, was only around 400 pounds.
The further one progressed in the 'Body Tempering Realm', the stronger their physique became. Since Chu Yuan had just started, his physique was not particularly powerful...
But now, he could clearly feel his physical strength skyrocketing. Every passing moment, his strength increased by hundreds of pounds.
Enhancing his physique was not just about strength, strength was merely the most direct sensation. His physical defense and other attributes were also improving.
Before long, the ten thousand-fold enhancement of his physique was complete!
"This power…!"
Chu Yuan clenched his fist, feeling an unprecedented surge of strength. It was as if he could punch the world apart with a single blow... though, of course, that was impossible.
This was the inflated illusion that came with a rapid increase in power.
"Previously, my physical strength was around 400 pounds. After the ten thousand-fold enhancement, my physique has reached a terrifying 4 million pounds! I've ascended to the heavens in a single step. Even when I think of the core disciples of the Tianyuan Sect, I feel like I could crush them into dust with a single punch!"
"But…"
"Why do I feel so tired and heavy…"
"Could it be…"
Chu Yuan nearly passed out. At that moment, he realized the problem: his physique had improved too quickly, and his soul couldn't keep up. His soul couldn't control such a powerful body.
"Enhance my soul next, quickly!" He instructed the System.
Thus, Chu Yuan initiated a ten thousand-fold enhancement of his soul.
Just like the enhancement of his physique, his soul power surged exponentially.
A short while later, the ten thousand-fold enhancement was complete.
His soul had also become ten thousand times stronger!
"That exhaustion is finally gone..." He noted.
With his soul now strong enough to control his body, the fatigue vanished completely.
Next, he enhanced his bloodline…
After the ten thousand-fold enhancement, his bloodline remained that of a Postnatal Human, but its potential had greatly increased, allowing him to reach even higher realms.
"Next, enhance my comprehension."
Chu Yuan then enhanced his comprehension ten thousand-fold.
Soon, the enhancement was complete.
'Is this what ten thousand-fold enhanced comprehension feels like? All the cultivation problems and mysteries that the previous host couldn't understand are now crystal clear to me in an instant. Amazing!'
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Among the attributes; talent, bloodline, physique, cultivation level, soul, comprehension, cultivation techniques, and martial arts... Chu Yuan had already enhanced his physique, soul, bloodline, and comprehension ten thousand-fold.
What remained were talent, cultivation level, cultivation techniques, and martial arts.
The most important of these were talent and cultivation level.
Talent was crucial, as it determined the speed and potential of cultivation. Chu Yuan's original talent was low-grade.
The hierarchy of cultivation talent from low to high was; low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, top-grade, and Heavenly Talent.
The difference between each grade was tenfold.
Simply put, it was a brutal reality, extremely so!
For example, a mid-grade talent could achieve in one day what a low-grade talent would need ten days to accomplish.
And a Heavenly Talent could achieve in one day what a low-grade talent would need ten thousand days to match.
Very cruel indeed...
Of course, the higher the talent, the rarer it was.
Generally, most people had low-grade talent, a few had mid-grade, even fewer had high-grade, top-grade was exceptionally rare, and Heavenly Talent was as rare as a phoenix's feather.
Heavenly Talent wasn't something those with ordinary physiques could possess. Only special physiques, such as various spiritual bodies, could have Heavenly Talent. And those with even higher physiques, like divine bodies, had talents far surpassing Heavenly Talent!
"The original owner's talent was low-grade... a true humble beginning..." Chu Yuan chuckled bitterly, recalling some memories... Still, his adopted sister, Gu Qingxue, had a special physique, the Nine Heavens Frost Body, comparable to a legendary divine body. Her talent surpassed Heavenly Talent!
However…
'After a ten thousand-fold enhancement, my talent should reach Heavenly Talent, right?'
A ten thousand-fold enhancement of low-grade talent would naturally result in Heavenly Talent.
Without hesitation, Chu Yuan chose to enhance his talent ten next.
Soon, his talent transformed into Heavenly Talent.
'No, it's not just ordinary Heavenly Talent. The enhancement of my bloodline also slightly elevated my talent. Now, my Heavenly Talent is at least seven or eight times stronger than the average Heavenly Talent...'
In other words, one day of his cultivation was equivalent to seven or eight days of cultivation for those with special physiques and Heavenly Talent.
'Finally, the issue of talent is resolved. If I get the chance, I can still improve it further!'
Although the ten thousand-fold enhancement was a one-time deal and could not be repeated for talent…
There were still many rare treasures in this world that could enhance talent.
Why did the previous host's adopted sister, Gu Qingxue, venture into the Hundred Broken Mountains' forbidden zone?
It was likely to search for a rare herb that could enhance talent for the original Chu Yuan...
If Chu Yuan could obtain such a treasure in the future, he could simply apply a ten thousand-fold enhancement to it.
After consuming a ten thousand-fold enhanced talent-boosting herb, how could his talent not improve?
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'Next, it's time to enhance my cultivation level!'
Cultivation level was the main event.
Cultivation level equated to strength, and strength was almost everything!
With strength, one could obtain anything they desired. Without strength, even dignity was out of reach.
The cultivation realms from low to high, were: Body Tempering Realm, True Essence Realm, Sea Return Realm, Divine Core Realm, Divine Ability Realm, Soul Palace Realm, Golden Body Realm, Immortal Realm, and Saint Realm…
Chu Yuan was currently a small fry at the fourth level of the 'Body Tempering Realm', at the very bottom of the cultivation food chain!
The further you progress in cultivation, the harder it becomes...
The gap between realms grows wider and wider...
And the ten thousand-fold enhancement is a qualitative enhancement, not a quantitative one...
For example, a Grade 1 Golden Wound Pill, after a ten thousand-fold enhancement, became a Grade 5 Golden Wound Pill, not ten thousand Grade 1 pills. In reality, the combined medicinal power of ten thousand Grade 1 pills wouldn't even equal one percent of a single Grade 5 pill. Because the effects of a Grade 5 pill are far superior!
"The enhancement of my physique increased my strength ten thousand-fold, but other aspects of my physique also improved. It wasn't just a simple increase in one attribute..."
"And my cultivation at the fourth level of the Body Tempering Realm, after a ten thousand-fold enhancement, isn't just ten thousand times the fourth level. It's a qualitative transformation!"
"I can't wait to see what realm I'll reach after my cultivation level is enhanced ten thousand-fold!"
Chu Yuan was filled with anticipation!