Chapter 313: Bandits
Cain found himself submerged within an immense cauldron filled with seething blood, its temperature soaring high enough to melt the massive amount of metal suspended within it. A typical Wave Champion would have their flesh scorched within minutes, yet Cain bore not a single wound.
The Biometal Herculean Technique’s training involved altering one’s blood’s chemical composition, replacing iron with another element. The process began at the Bronze Infusion level.
Initially, at the Bronze Infusion stage, the practitioner commences the transformation by consciously introducing bronzy elements into their bloodstream. This initiation typically hinges on an advanced mastery over their blood and their Rebirth Blood Stage.
Following this is the intricate biological interaction, where bronze elements gradually assimilate into the practitioner’s bloodstream, engaging with their biology at a cellular level. This initial fusion of bronze enriches the practitioner’s physical endurance, fortifying their muscles and rendering them more resilient against physical stresses and impacts.
Upon reaching the pinnacle of this initial level, the practitioner starts to develop fundamental Blood Skills. These include temporarily fortifying their muscles, rendering them more resistant to harm, and the ability to transmute their blood to form a thin protective barrier over minor injuries, which expedites the healing process.
A person with great talent would typically require a week to complete this level, while superb geniuses might manage it in just a day or two. Astonishingly, Cain progressed from the beginning to the end of the Bronze Infusion level in a mere four hours. His approach was meticulous; he did not rush or undertake the technique half-heartedly.
Instead, he dedicated time to mastering it while consuming as many Bronze Level Metals as possible.
Bronze Infusion did not enhance Cain’s constitution, given that it was already at a superb level for a Wave Champion. Nevertheless, it was a prerequisite for advancing to the second level, Silver Integration.
The metals suspended within the blood were all Silver Level Metal used in the creation of Silver Artifacts, the same grade of armor that he currently wore.
Silver Integration was vastly more intricate than Bronze Infusion as the transformations in the practitioner’s blood advanced from the cellular to the molecular stage.
The process began by deepening the fusion of the biometal within the blood, emphasizing silver-like properties. This integration of silver attributes into their biology further heightened the practitioner’s endurance, providing them with a body capable of enduring severe conditions and withstanding more formidable blows.
Subsequently, the Blood Skills evolved, incorporating the solidification of the blood into a flexible, metallic layer beneath the skin. It reinforced their defenses and laid the foundation for more advanced techniques.