His soul is innately powerful indeed, allowing him to easily resist the pressure of the Eldritch Progenitor. The armored giant by his side was inwardly impressed. If Wu Yuan can sense the presence of the Eldritch Progenitor, then with my aid, there is a promising chance of establishing fourth-degree eldritch tattoos.
The giant was well aware that natural talent was just the initial step; the ability to perceive the Eldritch Progenitor was the crucial part.
If he fails, then Ill get him to visualize the Great Eldritch Dharma Body. With his talent, success will not be difficult. But his hopes of attaining fourth-degree eldritch tattoos will diminish greatly.
Eldritch tattoos were divided into nine degrees. While fifth-degree eldritch tattoos were commendable and reaching the Shambhala phase was feasible, ones cultivation path would undoubtedly become more challenging down the line. The armored giant fervently wished for Wu Yuan to succeed on his first attempt and form fourth-degree eldritch tattoos.
Hou Tu! Eldritch Progenitor! The Earth! Wu Yuan's heart was enveloped in tranquility so profound that it seemed to erase all troubles and wash away the memories of his past and present life. It was as if all thoughts had vanished, leaving only the image of the Eldritch Progenitor imprinted in his mind.
Through that ethereal image, his consciousness began to flutter, detaching from his physical form. In an instant, he traversed vast lands and crossed endless cosmos, leaping from one world to another, until he found himself in an unimaginably vast void.
In this void, countless worlds flowed along like numerous boats on a river, with no beginning or end in sight. And there, at the end of the void, stood the towering figure of the Eldritch Progenitor. Clad in an earthy-yellow robe and bearing seven arms on her back, she commanded a presence that dwarfed the river of worlds. Her motherly gaze swept over one world after another, warming the beings of countless worlds
The Eldritch Progenitor! Is this Hou Tu? Wu Yuan couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart. Though this thread of consciousness was weak, he could clearly perceive her form. It was as though an eternity had passed in that single moment when her gaze swept over countless worlds, including Wu Yuan.
And then, a smile graced the compassionate face of the Eldritch Progenitor.
Hm? Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu just smiled? Wu Yuan was taken aback. This smile was perhaps meant for the countless beings in the multitudes of worlds. Yet, he had a vague sense that the Eldritch Progenitor... was smiling at him.
In an explosion of flashes, Wu Yuan felt as if everything he had experienced was nothing more than a dream, an illusion fading rapidly from his memory.
In the grand hall, under the image of the Eldritch Progenitor, the black-armored giant stared at Wu Yuan in complete disbelief.
A surge of brilliance erupted from the portrait. Then, mysterious tattoos materialized on Wu Yuan's skin, then quickly sank into his flesh, as though merged with his body. Simultaneously, streams of earthy-yellow power coalesced in the air, forming cryptic tattoos before binding to Wu Yuan's figure and coursing into his body.
On Wu Yuans back, numerous indistinct arms materialized, and across his chest, two serpentine illusions coiled. Surrounding him, a myriad of earthy-yellow rays shimmered with an incandescent brilliance.
He seemed to bear a vague semblance to the Eldritch Progenitor, albeit lacking the grandeur immortalized in the portrait. Yet, a trace of divine aura emanated from him!
Heavens! To worship the Eldritch Progenitor with absolute faith that the heavens decide to bestow eldritch tattoos upon him directly? Our Hou Feng Tribe has scarcely seen such prodigies throughout the years! Back in the day, even Hou Feng himself could only summon the Eldritch Progenitors spirit, but didnt receive eldritch tattoos directly from her.
Having raised countless new eldritch warriors and witnessed the birth of numerous eldritch cultivators, the giant was well aware that there were variations in the strength of each eldritch warrior. The eldritch tattoos one established in the beginning would greatly shape one's future path.
The weakest individuals were those who struggled to Visualize the Great Eldritch Dharma Body, relying on powerful eldritch mages to forcefully imitate the tattoos or having to personally condense the tattoos themselves. Such eldritch cultivators would only receive ninth to seventh-degree eldritch tattoos. Even if they spared no cost, they might receive sixth to fourth-degree tattoos at best.
With inferior eldritch tattoos, the cultivation of ones eldritch body and comprehension of eldritch teachings would progress slowly. Those who could Visualize the Great Eldritch Dharma Body were considered average talents, possessing sixth to fourth-degree eldritch tattoos. On the other hand, those who could Visualize an Eldritch Progenitors Dharma Body were deemed top talents, the elites of the Hou Feng Tribe. They could effortlessly attain fourth-degree eldritch tattoos and potentially third to first-degree eldritch tattoos.
As for those like Wu Yuan, who could witness their dharma body during their first Visualization and receive heavenly endowed eldritch tattoos? These were top-tier prodigies! Heavenly endowed eldritch tattoos were at least third-degree, but the possibility of second-degree or even first-degree eldritch tattoos were not out of reach.
Haha, splendid! The black-armored giants illusory figure brimmed with excitement. The heavens have blessed our Hou Feng Tribe! With heavenly endowed eldritch tattoos, he won't even need the eldritch treasure I prepared.
Haha! Wu Yuan not only possesses the potential to reach the Shambhala phase in the future, but also to become a prominent figure in a macrocosm, and revive the long-lost Hou Feng Tribe! The Black Armored Giant's eyes were filled with longing and anticipation.
Having lost all hope since the downfall of the Hou Feng Tribe, he had resigned himself to following the natural cycle of his existence, raising a few eldritch cultivators in his final moments.
But then, Wu Yuan arrived, igniting a spark of hope within him! He believed that with Wu Yuan's innate talent, there was a chance that this youth would dominate the entire Summerpeak World and restore the lineage of the eldritch to its former glory.
However, the idea of re-establishing the Hou Feng Tribe had never crossed his mind. It seemed too daunting of a task. After all, the Hou Feng Tribe was one of the most powerful eldritch tribes in the vast Greenridge Macrocosm. Given the results of Wu Yuans talent assessment, he had thought it was impossible for the youth to reach such heights. Still, he found contentment in the fact that the Middle Land had produced such an extraordinary prodigy.
But now, Wu Yuan had given him an immense surprise. He glimpsed a sliver of genuine hope.
Hou Feng Though I doubt I will live to witness that day," the Black Armored Giant murmured, "I still hold onto a glimmer of hope."
To pass away with hope was, in itself, a form of happiness.
However, it is somewhat peculiar. Countless members of my Hou Feng Tribe began worshiping the Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu from a tender age, devoutly honoring her, but only a handful of those exceptional prodigies were able to receive heavenly endowed eldritch tattoos!
Why was it termed heavenly endowed? Eldritch Progenitors wielded the authority of the natural order of heaven and earth, controlling a part of the heavens. To be endowed by the heavens meant that in the early stages of cultivation, one established a connection with the Eldritch Progenitor through the boundless expanse of space. Heavenly endowment was granted through the intricate workings of destiny, resulting in the natural formation of eldritch tattoos, and the inheritance of techniques.
However, despite the countless worlds and beings that prayed to the Eldritch Progenitors, only a minuscule number had ever received a response from them
And yet, this Wu Yuan has managed to secure their favor on his very first attempt. Could it be that his lineage holds a deep-rooted connection to the eldritch bloodline?
The armored giant was perplexed. But instead of dwelling on the matter, he chose to let it go.
The reason is irrelevant. From this moment forward, Wu Yuan is a member of the Hou Feng Tribe. The black-armored giant cast a glance at Wu Yuan. Although he has received heavenly endowed eldritch tattoos, he has not yet reached the limits of his human body, hence he cannot begin the next step of cultivation yet. However, the mere nurturing by Earth ether alone has caused his physical constitution to improve dramatically.
Surrounding Wu Yuan were intricate and sacred tattoos. They merged with his body, infusing him with waves of earthy-yellow power. Wu Yuans physical constitution began to undergo a rapid transformation, an unprecedented rate of progression that defied the imagination. Ordinarily, such dramatic changes in a martial artist's physique would lead to its collapse, yet Wu Yuan's body remained resilient and intact. This was the remarkable nature of the eldritch warrior cultivation teachings.
Six hours swiftly slipped away, yet Wu Yuans eyes remained shut as he absorbed the mysterious power, yet to awaken.
The black-armored giant waited patiently. He understood very well that the initial condensation of the eldritch tattoos would determine the degree of the eldritch tattoo and therefore the individual's potential. The longer the process took, the more powerful one would become.
Hm? The black-armored giant furrowed its brow. All failed? Not a single one made it past the sixth level? Their comprehension aptitudes are sorely lacking. If they were better, I wouldn't mind paying a small price to cultivate another eldritch.
Well it makes sense, I was simply too greedy. It's already a miracle that someone like Wu Yuan was born. To find another potential eldritch? The odds are slim. The black-armored giant remained unfazed.
He was immensely satisfied with Wu Yuan.
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