This transformation started to show its signs when Zhao Ya first came in contact with the Cliff Dragon Root Map and was refined by the Power of Azure Dragon.
By the time of the great battle with Jingping Saint, when Zhao Ya drew the Azure Dragon into his body, the transformation became even more apparent.
Now, although the two have not completely merged, they have harmonized as if they were one.
The Azure Dragon True Power tried several times to break through but fell just short of opening the Jianjing Acupoint.
However, this is still good. At this rate, the Jianjing Acupoint should break through in about two more days.
Zhao Ya slowly ended his practice, then stood up and went through a set of punches before opening the attribute panel.
Name: Zhao Ya. Age: 21 years. Remaining life: 4785 (+ 121 days) years
Skills: Eight Vajra Longevity Skill (Peak Performance 99%)
Wind-Slaying Saber Technique (Extraordinary to Saint)
Immovable Ming King Fist (Returning to the Essence 99%)
Stepping on Snow Without Leaving Traces (Extraordinary to Saint)
Spirit Turtle Hibernation Technique (Returning to the Essence 99%)
Great Stone-Throwing Hand (Peak Performance 99%)
Golden Body Armor Technique (Returning to the Essence 99%)
Planting Lotus in Fire (Returning to the Essence 99%)
[Three Jiao Unlock has started, current progress: 88%]
[Bladder Unlock has started, current progress: 82%]
[Gift can be combined after unlocking all Six Viscera]
This great battle highly benefited Zhao Ya.
Not to mention anything else, the mere martial arts skills alone took a step up, each reaching their maximum level.
Furthermore, even the unlocking progress of the Six Viscera has surged considerably, now only requiring a little more than ten percent to unlock successfully.
To be honest, Zhao Ya is not particularly concerned about unlocking the Three Jiao and Bladder organs.
After all, compared to important organs like the heart, liver, spleen, stomach, and kidneys, the talents these organs can offer are definitely limited.
What Zhao Ya cares about is the line below, hinting that gifts can be combined after unlocking all Six Viscera.
He is eager to know what the combined gift of the Six Viscera would be like.
Thinking of this, Zhao Ya held his breath and focused, then started practicing the Eight Vajra Longevity Skill in a methodical manner.
In fact, with Zhao Ya’s current strength and understanding of the Eight Vajra Longevity Skill, there is no longer any need for such methodical practice.
He could activate his muscles anytime and anywhere, practicing this cultivation technique in fine detail.
Previously, Zhao Ya had indeed been doing just that.
But recently, Zhao Ya discovered that while this approach is simple and convenient, it significantly slows the progress of unlocking the organs.
So he turned back to this clumsy method instead.
And with this practice, Zhao Ya discovered that his understanding of the Eight Vajra Longevity Skill was not as profound as he thought.
Although his moves were already very standard, there were still some deficiencies in certain details.
Taking advantage of the current opportunity, he refined and corrected each little aspect.
This is also a rare enhancement process.
Zhao Ya performed these movements gracefully, with both movement and stillness harmoniously balanced, exuding a unique sense of beauty.
Seeing this, Guo Luming, who walked into the great hall, couldn’t help but be impressed, quietly standing aside to watch.
Not until Zhao Ya completed all the movements and finished his set did Guo Luming voice his admiration.
"Great, it seems Ya, you’ve invested a lot of effort into this cultivation technique."
Zhao Ya smiled slightly, ignored the reminder of progresses in Three Jiao and Bladder Unlock, and turned to Guo Luming.
"Elder Guo, how have you been practicing?"
Guo Luming shook his head, "Compared to you, I’m far behind. But the cultivation technique does indeed possess some mysterious aspects, at least I feel much better after practicing it."
Zhao Ya knew that Guo Luming’s primordial energy had suffered greatly, so to avoid him following Guan Xuejiang’s path, he taught Guo Luming the Eight Vajra Longevity Skill, hoping it would help.
Hearing Guo Luming’s words lifted Zhao Ya’s spirits.
"Oh? If it’s effective, Elder Guo, you mustn’t give up. Be sure to keep practicing."
"Rest assured, I will. I wonder what kind of realm the master who created this cultivation technique had, for such seemingly simple movements to contain profound truths, truly inspiring awe."
Guo Luming sighed and then gravely spoke, "Ya, I have two matters to discuss this time."
"Please, Elder Guo."
"First, as you may know, our Azure Dragon Temple has been removed from the Thirteen Sects beyond the World."
Zhao Ya nodded, "I know."
"I think you should take this seriously because many disciples or elders, lacking firm resolve, have been greatly affected by this matter, and currently, the temple is in a very low state of morale."
Zhao Ya smiled, "I understand. I deliberately kept silent because I wanted everyone to experience this situation. After all, knowing shame is the key to motivation."
"Good, it’s good that you understand. Also, about the true power cultivation technique you gave me, I studied it carefully these past few days and found it indeed has unique qualities, but it’s also very constrained and definitely not suitable for me."
In an effort to heal Guo Luming’s injuries, Zhao Ya also taught him the cultivation technique of Star-devouring True Power.
Besides practicing the Eight Vajra Longevity Skill, Guo Luming also delved into studying it during this period.
While admiring the genius of Fu Dongjun, who created this true power cultivation technique, Guo Luming also discovered its limitations.
That is, it consumes too much time.
With a need to refine it acupoint by acupoint, the average person could not wait to finish practicing before their qi and blood start to decline.
Naturally, Zhao Ya was aware of this as well; in fact, Fu Dongjun himself lamented the preciousness of time when writing the secret manual at that time.