Bab 39: Chapter 39 The Legend of the Supreme Ancient Body

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"What is a 'Treasured Body'?" Xue Jing asked curiously.

Chen Fuguang explained, "The so-called Treasured Body literally refers to treating one's body as a 'treasure' and forging it into one."

His voice took on a melodious tone, "In ancient times, there was a poem that went—"

"Flesh hosting dragon and elephant, tendons like iron built,"

"Skin bursting like glazed glass, unyielding jade bones underneath."

"Blood like molten lava scorching red gold, utmost perfection and marvel, a true Treasured Body."

"It refers to the legendary 'Five Realms of the Treasured Body'."

"'Flesh Hosting Dragon Elephant,' 'Iron Tree Entwining Tendons,' 'Lustrous Glass Skin,' 'Unyielding Jade Bones,' 'Dripping Blood Melts Gold.'"

"These five great realms are the ultimate physical states that ancient martial artists dreamed of."

As Xue Jing listened, entranced by the realms depicted by ancient martial artists, he couldn't help but ask further,