Inside the room.
Lu Yuan was completely immersed in the bathtub.
His skin turned blood red, as if engorged.
At the same time, the faint purple glow in the water began to fade over time.
And during this process,
black impurities also emerged, floating on the water's surface.
He knew it was because the Elixir Essence had entered his body, cleansing the impurities within.
To gain greater benefits,
he had to persevere.
This process took a long time, so much so that Lu Yuan sometimes had to come up for air through his mouth and nose.
Finally, after two or three hours, when the fragrance and the purple glow in the water completely disappeared,
he stepped directly out of the water.
Sizzle~
At that moment, Lu Yuan's entire skin seemed to be liberated, with white steam emanating from his pores, indicating the high temperature of his skin.
Not only that, when he twisted slightly, his body produced a crackling sound.
That was the result of his muscles and bones being significantly enhanced, resonating with each other.
He wiped off the scum with a towel.
Standing in front of the mirror,
Lu Yuan slightly clenched his fist, and his knuckles made a cracking sound.
His upper body muscles became more robust and streamlined, like a sculpture.
When he swung his arm, the speed was so fast and the force so strong that it produced a whooshing sound.
"Not bad, but I don't know how effective it is."
Seeing this, Lu Yuan, delighted, directly headed to the gym, and prepared a five-hundred-pound barbell.
Surprisingly, he was able to lift it with one hand, although with some effort, but he succeeded.
"One hand, five hundred pounds, then my strength must exceed a thousand pounds, which is half a ton..."
Lu Yuan calculated and couldn't help but feel surprised.
Half a ton of strength.
If this hit someone, what would happen?
Then he tested his speed, five seconds per hundred meters.
And his hearing, reflexes, and vision all had huge differences from before, reaching or surpassing human limits.
For most people, such changes would lead from panic to joy.
But Lu Yuan was different.
He had experienced this new era, so his emotions didn't fluctuate much.
"The Elixir Essence left by the Meridian Heaven-Repairing Furnace is indeed too strong, my efforts paid off. My physique should now be close to that of a Tier One Awakened after the mutation, right?" Lu Yuan thought, estimating his ability.
Yes, after the global mutation, those who gained extraordinary abilities were collectively known as Awakened.
Awakened individuals are also categorized into different realms based on strength.
The first realm is called the [Initial Realm], divided into nine stages, with nine being the highest.
Now, Lu Yuan judged his strength to be near the level of a Tier One of the Initial Realm.
However,
this was still far from enough.
He knew that the better the foundation laid before the mutation, the more benefits would follow.
Subsequently, Lu Yuan focused on the Meridian Heaven-Repairing Furnace beside him.
It still contained some Elixir Essence, probably enough for two uses.
By estimation, if he used it all, it might allow him to match a truly initiated Awakened.
Of course, only in terms of physique, as Awakened individuals, besides having strong bodies, sometimes develop unique abilities.
But for Lu Yuan now, it's already sufficient.
Without further thought,
he began training again to adapt to this body.
Additionally, it's impossible to continuously absorb the Elixir Essence as the body couldn't withstand it.
So, in the following days,
Lu Yuan trained, adapting to his body while preparing to leave Hu City.
One day,
outside the villa,
a blur moved back and forth rapidly, only captureable with a high-speed camera.
In the next moment, the blur appeared before a giant tree, striking without warning.
Crack.
In an instant, the large tree, needing two people to encircle, shattered and toppled.
"This punch could easily kill a bull, and with my speed, I fear I've already surpassed human limits." Lu Yuan withdrew his fist, a satisfied expression on his face.
Looking at his fist, it remained unchanged after the punch, the skin smooth and glowing.
Since acquiring the Meridian Heaven-Repairing Furnace, Lu Yuan had been using the Elixir Essence to refine his physique.
The results were astonishing.
He now had dozens of times the strength of an average person.
His hearing, vision, neural response, and even skin resilience had transcended human bounds.
More importantly, if one were to smell carefully, they'd notice a faint fragrance emanating from Lu Yuan.
Although light, it was indeed there.
"In the past, it's said that some old Daoists and monks, when they lived past a hundred, their bodies emitted a subtle fragrance, and after death, their remains wouldn't decompose. This phenomenon, as recorded in ancient texts, is called sanctification of the flesh!"
Lu Yuan thought about it, realizing that after days of forging,
his body had reached the limits of human endurance.
However,
this sanctification of the flesh was only the beginning.
To progress further, he had to wait for the global mutation.
Because then, heaven and earth would transform, allowing some people to unlock the treasures of their physical selves, fully awakening their potential, and gaining mythical powers.
As Lu Yuan understood, the global mutation was essentially an evolution, affecting mountains, rivers, humans, and animals alike.
In simple terms,
the whole world would enter an era of survival of the fittest, where natural selection prevailed.
Those who seize the opportunity will soar.
Of course,
those who cannot adapt will ultimately be eliminated, which is the harsh reality of the new era.
However, Lu Yuan had already laid the groundwork, utilizing the Elixir Essence from the Meridian Heaven-Repairing Furnace, putting him ahead of everyone. When the new era arrives, he will possess unparalleled advantages.
"Next, I need to acquire the last two items. Today is August 1st."
"That means there's a month left, time is short and I must hurry."
Lu Yuan murmured, reviewing his planned actions again.
Most preparations for the mutation were complete.
The Wordless Stone Stele and the Celestial Sword Embryo were indispensable too.
Once obtained, he would wait for the mutation and then, based on memories of the past life, seek out other Divine Artifacts.
Indeed, some Divine Artifacts only appear after the mutation; knowing their locations beforehand is futile.
But Lu Yuan already had a plan, he just needed to follow it step by step.
Reborn for three months, combined with his current resources,
these tasks were achievable.
Without further ado,
after returning to the villa, Lu Yuan freshened up.
He packed everything, preparing to set off early the next morning.
As for the first target, naturally, it was the farther Dragon Tiger Mountain.
Moreover, he was filled with confidence.
Given Lu Yuan's current state, as long as he didn't encounter advanced weaponry, he could dominate anywhere.