บท 13: Second Step

Chu Xin's genetic modification contained the most important aspect that Tatsuya needed to advance his own profound veins, and that is the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins. This specific veins can seamlessly absorb Yin energies; water, ice, and darkness. Although, destruction energy belongs to the category of Yin, the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins doesn't possess the capabilities to absorb and refine it.

Chu Xin's profound veins could be called as one of the strongest profound veins in existence, proving that she came from a godly and noble background. The Heavenly Yin Profound Veins are only inferior to the Primal Yin Life Roots, which demonstrated just how powerful the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins are.

Yin basically embodies the half of the universe itself, with the Yang embodies the other half. This is the reason why her profound veins completely outclassed Xia Qingyue's and Xia Yuanba's profound veins. Although, their profound veins could be said godly, it's not still at the level of Chu Xin's.

(My profound veins' foundation is based on Xia Qingyue's, which can candle almost any kind of elements within this planet. My recent added attributes on the profound veins' was from Xia Yuanba's, which is the Tyrannical Attribute that could allow me to gain strength beyond my cultivation level…)

While Tatsuya is sorting out the genetic modification of Chu Xin, he was also thinking and planning the structure of the profound veins that he would soon acquire through his efforts and luck.

(Now, adding the attributes of the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins' which could seamlessly absorb water, ice, and darkness… I would get a set of profound veins that already transcended this planet's level.)

Every male that was born into existence would have their Yang energies unstable. This is because of their inherent deficiency at Yin energies. Likewise, females that were born would also have their Yin energies unstable.

If an entity reached the state of Yin-Yang, which embodies the ultimate state of equilibrium, they will be able to sense the heavenly profound energy. Heavenly Profound energy is the medium for someone to attain the state of enlightenment.

Basically, Tatsuya will now have full access to state of enlightenment, which will fundamentally increase the recreation of his innate abilities; Baryon Lance, Regrowth, and Elemental Sight. And this is what Tatsuya has been aiming for, all this time.

(But considering the level that my profound veins will reach after this modification, I don't dare think of the effects that it will attract…)

When something heaven-defying appears or was born to the world, it will undeniably attract attention from all different directions of the world. This is what Tatsuya has been worrying about, thus he chose the cave of this waterfall.

(When I accessed the Eidos of the cave's wall, I detected a heavenly and divine fire energy that seemed to be nourishing the whole Scarlet Dragon Mountain Range. Its strength is definitely beyond the level of this planet's top cultivator.)

Eidos is the storage of an entity's physical structure. Whatever it is, Tatsuya could sense it, as long as it possesses a physical form. His Elemental Sight is this broken, to the point that it is like the God's Eyes.

(Its interference strength should be more than enough to block the monstrous disturbance that my profound veins will make. Let's just hope for the best…)

Tatsuya finally completed his steps of preparation, as a gigantic huge information body was situated before his ethereal form; it is the data of his soon-to-be profound veins.

(Start the process…)

The Eidos Manipulation innate ability that has been docile and immobile for quite some time now began to move. The profound veins that existed within Tatsuya had begun to change into something more powerful…

…

(It's so calming to stare at big brother Tatsuya… I wonder if he already has a woman that he loves- No, I shouldn't think about this stuff!)

Chu Xin swiftly shook her head out of rejection, as she silently stared at Tatsuya's face. When she focused more, she got startled at Tatsuya's face.

(Did big brother Tatsuya just become more handsome?)

Tatsuya's face slightly changed, but that slight change already brought an effect whereas Chu Xin instantly sensed the difference.

(Although, the appearance of his face only changed slightly, why is he so handsome now?!)

Chu Xin involuntarily blushed at Tatsuya's attractiveness, as her ears also turned pink due to her fluster. She didn't knew that somewhere within her, had begun to make signs of awakening.

*Boom!*

A large amount of profound energy exploded out of Tatsuya's body, as Chu Xin swiftly closed her eyes, to avoid becoming blind due to its extreme brightness. After a while, she slowly opened her eyes, and soon gaped at the sight.

The profound energy particles that were usually hidden from the eyes and could only be sensed, now fully materialized before Chu Xin. The particles were divided into four sides; translucent which is the profound energy, black which is the darkness element, blue which is the water, and light-blue which is the ice element.

(Gah!)

Upon gazing at those energies, Chu Xin felt a throbbing pain spread throughout her body. She involuntarily clutched the ground, to prevent falling. Beads of sweat instantly formed at every part of her body, as she felt extreme exhaustion seeping into her bones.

(W-what is happening…)

She cried out inwardly in shock, as that was the last sentence that occurred within her mind. She became weak and limp, as her body softly fell into the ground. She soon lost her consciousness, as the suffocating pain forcefully made her faint.

The Heavenly Yin Profound Veins within her body, was throbbing unceasingly. Likewise, Tatsuya's body is emitting a suffocating amount of strength, as his body sat still on the ground without any changes on his expressions.

The whole cave which they camped into, is shaking due to the amount of power that Tatsuya was emitting. It far surpassed the aura of a cultivator that should only have 2nd stage of Elementary Profound Realm cultivation base.

Meanwhile, the profound energy and other elements that surrounded Tatsuya were vibrating and trembling unceasingly, as if excited of what was soon to emerge. The visible particles surrounded Tatsuya like a four-fold colored cocoon.

The profound veins that Tatsuya have within his body, is undergoing an earth-shattering change that would further boost and improve his current limitless potential.

*Roar!*

An ear-deafening roar resounded across the whole mountain range, as a scarlet-colored dragon hovered above the waterfall. It is the Scarlet Dragon, the current overlord of the whole Scarlet Dragon Mountain Range.

A frenzied and crazy emotion flashed into the Scarlet Dragon's eyes, as it hovered above while glaring at the direction where the cave was hidden. The extreme heat that its body carried, alerted the different cultivators residing near the waterfall.

Those cultivators that saw the hovering Scarlet Dragon didn't even hesitated, and swiftly evacuated the proximity near the waterfall. They all didn't dare to even imagine the repercussions once they incited its wrath.

Time quickly passed, as the night already descended. However, the Scarlet Dragon was still flying around the waterfall, as if safe-guarding its own treasure. The profound beasts had already taken their escape, as they sensed the Scarlet Dragon's intention to ward off any intruders.

(It's been almost a whole day, and the advancement is still not done, eh.)

Tatsuya inwardly thought to himself, as he observed the changes of the profound veins that was hidden within his body. Through the Information Dimension, he also sensed the fainted Chu Xin on the ground, but could only wryly smile, as he can't help her at his current state.

(Almost done…)

Sensing that the profound veins was almost done advancing into its higher level, Tatsuya felt a flow of happiness and proudness flow into his soul. It was the proudness that he actually was able to finish one of his tasks.

(Eh?)

It was then that he sensed through the Information Dimension, the peculiarity of Chu Xin's current physical state. Her body's temperature is decreasing at a rapid pace, as the paleness of her face gradually intensified.

She was dying, out of deficiency in energies to absorb!

Since, Tatsuya's profound veins was a variant of Chu Xin's profound veins, with various different profound veins as base, his profound veins is superior compared to Chu Xin's profound veins. That was why, the profound energy and elements around them completely flocked into him, not even giving Chu Xin a single piece of meat.

(Done.)

Tatsuya sensed that his Eidos Modification had gone docile and quite once again, as he sensed the profound veins within his body. Instantly, he sensed his current cultivation base which advanced greatly.

9th stage of Nascent Profound Realm

*Rumble*

A piece of lightning strike had hit the waterfall, as the lake beneath the waterfall bubbled due to the extreme energy that was conducted through it. The Scarlet Dragon also raised its head, terrified of the lightning.

Thankfully, a next lightning strike didn't follow, as the sky remained calm and dark. The Scarlet Dragon sensed an aura residing within the cave, as it glared at Tatsuya's direction. But, it just waited and only flew around the waterfall.

"Now, Chu Xin's metamorphosis should happen naturally…"

Tatsuya slowly stood up from his sitting position, as he assisted Chu Xin's fainted body. He placed her on the cushion that he retrieved out of the bag. He sensed the gradual improvement of Chu Xin's state, as he only took a look at her for a few seconds, before averting his gaze into the Scarlet Dragon's direction.

Now that Tatsuya had gained the attribute of Heavenly Yin Profound Veins, he could now freely access the state of enlightenment. Although, he doesn't have the Heavenly Yang Profound Veins to balance the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins, he could use the attribute he had gotten to stabilize the Yang energy within his body, without any excess Yin energy seeping into him.

(Baryon Lance, eh.)

Tatsuya sat on the ground, as he slowly closed his eyes, only leaving a sliver thread of awareness outside. Since, the Scarlet Dragon isn't foolish enough to attack, Tatsuya decided to prepare his trump card, which is his another innate ability, Baryon Lance.

(I wonder when will Chu Xin awaken?)

That was the thought that flashed through Tatsuya's mind, as he knew that the awakening of Heavenly Yin Profound Veins of a woman will be time-consuming. However, since that she is now his responsibility, staying while creating his innate abilities would be beneficial for him too.

(Let's just hope that the Scarlet Dragon can keep its patience. It seems so hungry to eat me, in hopes to absorb Yin energy that could allow it to enter the state of equilibrium even once…)

Tatsuya then continued the recreation of his innate ability, Baryon Lance, as Chu Xin slept peacefully on the cushion he prepared. Meanwhile, the Scarlet Dragon flew down into the ground, and slept before the waterfall, obviously waiting for Tatsuya and Chu Xin to come out…