Chapter 34: Ancient Beast Body

As the wind whipped past Lin Yuan's face, his mind briefly echoed with the parting words of the old man. Just moments before Lin Yuan had taken off, the old man had leaned heavily on his walking stick, the brown sable resting quietly across his shoulders.

"This is where our paths diverge, young dragon," the old man had said, offering a wide smile. "But heed my words: do not relent on your bodily cultivation. In your current Foundation Establishment realm, and even when you step into Core Formation, tempering the flesh may seem like an unnecessary weight compared to the dazzling flash of flying swords and spells. But do not be fooled by the arrogance of the modern era."