Chapter 469 Physical Cultivation
Rocky approached the Four-wing Lame Dragon with his hands outstretched in the shape of a Tiger''s
teeth. The Four-wing Lame Dragon had three heads that allowed it to be on a wider lookout. Rocky
reached out to aim at one of its heads. The Four-wing Lame Dragon was conditioned to attack its
predators. And, surprised at Rocky''s attack, it automatically assumed offense. It let out a loud growl at
Rocky and prepared to swallow Rocky alive. Once it had gathered its momentum, its wings pped
strongly enough for the dusts and leaves to dance around it.
The strong winds attacked Rocky''s face, the dust and fallen leaves blinding his eyes. Still, he forced
against the winds and lurched forward to attack the Four-wing Lame Dragon. He knew better than to
retreat. When the Four-wing Lame Dragon approached, Rocky quickly held down one of its short
necks, and, in one quick but sharp movement, pulled the whole body of the dragon up.
The Four-wing Lame Dragon did not expect such strength toe from a little human. It stood
awestruck until Rocky let out a loud shout and enabled a strong spiritual power. Instantly, the air Rocky
touched turned into ck smoke, then Rocky threw the dragon with full force.
The giant body of the Four-wing Lame Dragon flew in the air before it hit the ground with one loud
thump. Dusts filled the air and slight vibrations could be felt from the ground because of sheer force.
Slowly, it slid off the ground and clouds of dust formed above it, disrupting the birds quietly nested in
the trees.
The Four-wing Lame Dragon let out a long enduring wail as if it was crying out for help.
Rocky stared at his achievement, obviously proud about his improved strength. Half a month ago
Rocky could only take on a third grade spirit-manipted beast at four-star level. Now, he found
himself winning against a fourth grade spirit-manipted beast at the four-star level. He knew that this
was not something any other spirit maniptor, even at the Heavenly Stage, could do.
Rocky knew that his improvement was because of the rigorous training he had put himself through in
the past half month. However, he also knew that a major factor to his new found strength was the
magical saliva that was able to really tap into his potential. His body training only added to his growth.
Even before he began his training, he already felt changed by the magical saliva. He was aware that he
was much better than other spirit maniptors, including the royal ones. After the training, he felt like
he was able to tap into his body''s full potential.
At first, Rocky was confused as to why he did not feelpletely changed by the magical saliva at the
beginning. Then he realized that it must have been because he wascent. He relied on the
various rare treasures that he was able to acquire andpletely neglected his physical training. As a
result, his body could not catch up with and contain his quickly growing strength,pletely hindering
his full growth.
After reaching the Heavenly Stage, he felt stuck. It seemed as if he hit a wall that did not allow him to
improve any further. It was only then when it really dawned on him that there was somethingcking in
his training. When he decided to train his body as well, he realized that training only one aspect was
iplete. This was what went wrong in the earlier stages of his training - he only cared about his
spiritual power andpletely neglected his bodily strength. It was a good thing that he realized this
early enough for him to no longer suffer any more losses in battle.
Rocky recalled his earlier encounter with the master at the fourth grade of the Heavenly Stage in Hippo
Land. He realized that perhaps the reason why he struggled so hard during that battle, despite his
spiritual power that surpassed the second grade of the Heavenly Stage, was because of his limited
physical strength. Since this realization, Rocky was motivated to train both his body and spiritual power.
He organized a n that would cultivate himself holistically. He was determined not to let his own
limitations constrain him in the future.
For spirit maniptors of the Heavenly Stage, reaching their ceiling meant a lot. If they found
themselves unable to break into the next level, they would have to stay in that stage for a long time
until they overcame their weakness.
Each spirit maniptor had unique reasons as to why they would hit their ceiling. For some, they could
not reach a breakthrough simply because they were not gifted enough. For others, they were hindered
by negativity and their own psychological barriers. Some, on the other hand, were simply not strong
enough. Entering a new stage required focus and effort - without which, one may simply get stuck in
one stage throughout a lifetime.
Rocky''s biggest barrier was hisck of physical strength.
Normally, spirit maniptors needed ten years before they could reach the Heavenly Stage from the
Mortal Stage. Even the greatest royal spirit maniptors needed seven or eight years. The cultivation
period was so long that spirit maniptors encountered plenty of difficulties and opponents that
allowed them to practice, battle, and exercise their bodily and spiritual strengths.
However, Rocky''s case was nowhere near normal. His cultivation progressed rapidly. He dealt with
problems in an efficient and effective manner that allowed his quick growth. During his younger years
as a soldier to the Gehenna Border, he was just at the first grade of the Earthly Stage. Now, in less
than two years, he was already in the Heavenly Stage - showing a cultivation period much shorter than
others''. Although Rocky did well in cultivation, it still seemed as if his lessons learned would just pass
by without fully digesting it for his further development. He constantly improved spiritually, but his body
remained not much better than ordinary spirit maniptors in the Heavenly Stage.
There was another reason for Rocky''s quick cultivation - the Holy Dragon Bead had strict requirements
for the heir. It required the heir to be gifted both in talent and body and should make themselves better
than any other royal spirit maniptor. However, to be outstanding in all aspects was just one part of its
requirements. The heir should be persistent in cultivation, determined in oveing difficulties, able to
deal with mental barriers.
Rocky was not just talented, he also showed astonishing growth of his spiritual power. He needed
these skills to be qualified to be a sessor. His only weakness was his physical strength. This was
also why he could not break through to the second grade of the Heavenly Stage even if his spiritual
power was already at the third grade of the Heavenly Stage.
All he needed to do was to strengthen his body in order to ovee his ceiling and be able to make
breakthrough.
He noticed a slight glow of spiritual light and aura emitting from him. He was hopeful that he was only a
step away from breaking through his ceiling and finally reaching the second grade of the Heavenly
Stage.
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Spiritual light and aura signified that a spirit maniptor was improving in their strength. The range of
the light grew as the spirit maniptor''s strength grew. An outsider could sense a spirit maniptor''s
strength ording to his aura. However, a spirit maniptor could only judge his own strength level
based on the spiritual light emitting from his body.
Rocky had been noticing his spiritual light slowly changing in the recent days. He could also feel his
improvement and could sense that he was so close to breaking through his ceiling. He was hopeful and
positive, but unsure if he was indeed breaking into a higher level.
After what felt like a while, the Four-wing Lame Dragon''s body started to stir. It turned over, slowly rose,
and then bared its teeth at Rocky. Rocky could see the anger in its eyes. It was obviously unhappy with
what Rocky did and was now preparing for revenge.
The dragon was getting ready to tear Rocky into pieces. Everyone knew that if a spirit-manipted
beast got angry, it could be even more violent. The best choice for a spirit maniptor in this
situation would be to flee instead of fight. It was wisest to avoid its attack.
However, Rocky stood still ready to fight. His stance suggested arrogance, as if he was not fazed by
the dragon''s anger at all. It seemed as if fighting with the Four-wing Lame Dragon was a small feat for
Rocky, a toy that Rocky yed with. And should an owner be afraid of a toy? Rocky knew better.
The Four-wing Lame Dragon became even more irritated by Rocky''s stance. With a new found
motivation and hunger for vengeance, the Four-wing Lame Dragon shrieked. Suddenly, dozens of
sharp silver threads appeared across the dragon''s body, inteced with each other, and rushed
towards Rocky in full force.