He was imprisoned in Nibelungen for a thousand years, only to find out upon his release that he was

"You reminded me that unfinished works should not be easily passed on. After all, our great cause of fighting Odin has only just begun. How can we be short-sighted and impatient?"

"So I wondered if this cultivation method could be further refined to raise its upper limit? As you know, although I have established circuits in my blood vessels and nerves, I have only improved my strength slightly."

Lu Ming held up one finger.

"Slightly?" Ishtar's mouth dropped open.

Thinking of the earth-shattering battle between Lu Ming and Odin, she seemed to see a universe at her fingertips.

“That’s right, only slightly! So I wondered, how can we improve it again in an orderly and gradual manner? The answer is actually hidden in the already completed version.”

"That's the human body! Blood vessels and nerves are both important components of the human body. So, as long as we continue to refine the other parts of the human body and construct circuits, we can gradually and scientifically become stronger!"

"I can further develop muscles! Develop bones! Develop skin! Develop my entire body!"

—Think about it carefully, isn't this just the secret cultivation method of the human body? My interest lies in using the body as a seed!

'Please, please don't fucking finish the alchemy! You're practically turning yourself into an Einzbern family alchemical puppet!'

Ishtar thought to himself, speechless.

After carefully reading Lu Ming's "brand new theory," she had already given up on persuading him to spread his divine cultivation secrets to the outside world.

Because any magician with a little knowledge can tell that this thing is simply a technique for turning a living person into a beloved family doll.

Moreover, without Lu Ming's special physique, the "scrapping rate" would be extremely high.

At the same time, a strong sense of déjà vu washed over me from the depths of my memory.

She recalled that the Einzbern family's workshop modification records mentioned a homunculus named 'Illyasviel von Einzbern' that underwent similar modifications.

This makes Ilya, as the Lesser Grail, almost entirely composed of circuits.

It is said that his magical talent has reached the point where he can achieve results simply by "running the 'theory'", and he can make it happen even if he does not understand the process.

Ishtar's eyes gradually sharpened.

Now I finally understand. So Lu Ming, you're not human, you're a human wish-granting machine!

Volume 1: Chapter 51: Get Stronger Through Full-Automatic AFK Farming!

"Suit yourself! No matter what, others won't be able to achieve anything with this."

Ishtar had a somewhat resigned attitude.

'Unless someone can cultivate a few human wish-granting machines, then they might be qualified to be your closed-door disciple.'

'But in modern times, that kind of thing is simply unrealistic~'

While the goddess was lost in her own thoughts, Lu Ming had already made all the necessary preparations and started cultivating.

In his view, if one were to be as hesitant, indecisive, and indecisive as Ishtar in everything, one would often lead a relatively unsuccessful life.

Lu Ming himself never slacks off or procrastinates; he is always extremely efficient and does what he wants to do.

Once a completely new cultivation approach is identified, it should be immediately put into practice.

puff!

Clumps of bright red blood gushed out from his arm without warning, flowing down in torrents.

Lu Ming coughed twice and expressionlessly wiped the crimson stains from his cheeks.

"teacher?!"

Kyoko was somewhat surprised.

Is this... is this really routine training?

During her arduous spiritual practice in her lifetime, aside from undergoing physical modifications to adapt to the techniques of the previous Hassans, her other dedicated practice was not this radical.

"Don't panic, this is just a technical adjustment," Lu Ming said.

"As the saying goes, no rainbow appears without rain. All my skills and achievements are the result of my own hard work and steady progress, which I have proven step by step."

"The difficulties and pain you see now are only temporary and fleeting. When the clouds clear and the fog dissipates, you will discover a brand new world."

"All obstacles will become sustenance for growth, and all efforts will be rewarded accordingly!"

"The road ahead is long and arduous, but we stride forward anew! With lofty aspirations and sacrifices, we dare to change the world!"

In the dark and sunless world of Nibelungen, this bowl of warm, comforting chicken soup for the soul is extremely precious.

The apprentice should drink first.

Clearly, the madman felt invigorated by the drink, as if it had been enlightening:

"I see, teacher, I've learned something!"

Ishtar: "......"

Silly kid, don't believe that. He has a cheat code that's always on and never off. Even if he gets seriously injured, he'll heal himself in the blink of an eye.

First, do you have these prerequisites?

"...The principle behind muscle exertion is the process by which nerve signals trigger the contraction of muscle fibers..."

At this moment, Lu Ming was no longer paying attention to anyone else.

He was completely absorbed in analyzing and developing muscle structure.

To go further and construct alchemical matrix circuits at the muscle level, one must understand the physiological processes of muscle movement.

"Generally, when force is exerted, the protein structures within muscle fiber cells slide under the command of nerve signals, while simultaneously relying on ATP breakdown to provide energy, ultimately achieving the output of force..."

"Where should we start building a more suitable circuit? It should undoubtedly be the muscle fibers."

"Circuit circuits can enhance the mechanical tension resistance of muscle fibers and control the tearing damage to myofibrils caused by frequent exertion within a controllable range."

"...In other words, this modification corresponds to an increase in physical strength and endurance."

Lu Ming assessed the situation while his mind raced, with several personalities iterating and calculating against each other.

Using this calculation technique, he began to adjust the next step of the loop improvement plan and put it into practice.

The strong, powerful muscles in his arms were completely covered by the light of the forged energy. At this moment, small amounts of blood still seeped out, but the amount of bleeding was significantly reduced.

"Phew! It's much smoother now."

Lu Ming tried to throw a powerful punch into the air without adding any other enhancements.

Suddenly, the air exploded with sharp, loud bangs, and the gusts of wind instantly whipped up sand and gravel.

Kuang Xinzi dodged immediately, her slender hand covering her face mask, seemingly recalling the scene where Lu Ming's fist blew her clothes open.

Look how scared the child is.

"My right arm strength has increased by less than 15%. Why does it feel like the increase is smaller than I expected?"

Lu Ming continued experimenting for a while until his muscles started to ache, at which point he finally stopped.

He frowned, sensing the soreness in his arm, realizing it was caused by lactic acid and other byproducts of muscle fiber metabolism after the muscle fibers were damaged.

However, in normal circumstances, at the same time this happens, muscle stem cells will migrate to the damaged area, integrate into the muscle fibers, fill the damage, and increase the cross-sectional area of ​​the muscle fibers, which is muscle hypertrophy.

Muscle hypertrophy corresponds to an increase in contractile proteins, which can directly enhance strength. The accompanying sarcoplasmic hypertrophy increases intracellular energy substances and cytoplasm, thereby improving endurance.

This is the process by which exercise strengthens the body.

As Lu Ming thought about this, a sudden inspiration struck him.

The alchemical circuits he integrates into muscle fibers are constrained by the cross-sectional area of ​​the muscle fibers.

In theory, the larger the cross-sectional area of ​​the fiber, the more circuits it can be refined and accommodated, and the greater the increase in cultivation level brought about by this stage.

Therefore, one should engage in continuous exercise to create tiny tears in muscle fibers, expand the cross-section of muscle fibers, and thereby increase the circuitry and amplify strength...

wrong!

Since only this tiny tear is needed, then the so-called hard work can be completely skipped!

Lu Ming can utilize the already formed circuits on the muscle fibers to directly create tears through overload, promoting repair and expansion of the muscle fiber cross-section!

In reality, most people can't do this and will only accumulate damage and kill themselves, but Lu Ming is quite talented in physical recovery, so he can ignore it.

This creates a positive cycle:

Alchemical circuits create tears → With the body's regenerative abilities, muscle fibers repair and expand their cross-sectional area → The area increases, accommodating more circuits → Strength and endurance increase → Tearing continues from alchemical circuits...

what does this mean?

This means he can step on his own foot with his left and automatically become stronger all day long!

......

Kuang Xinzi watched intently as Lu Ming, disregarding the backlash injuries, resolutely continued his cultivation, and a sense of admiration welled up within him.

"No wonder the teacher's assassin skills are so profound and his strength so formidable. It turns out that he has achieved this through years of rigorous and inhuman training!"

Moreover, what the teacher just taught was absolutely right; it's obvious that he himself is putting it into practice.

What kind of spirit is this?

This is the unity of knowledge and action, the application of knowledge, and the dialectical unity of cognition and practice!

Ishtar looked at him strangely and nodded:

"Uh, yes, yes, this kind of hardship is definitely not something most people can endure. As for how long it will last..."

That's hard to say.

Five more minutes passed.

"—Gentlemen, good news! I am on the verge of achieving great success in the new Human Body Secret Realm cultivation!"

Lu Ming opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.

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"Eh... this is... about to be the completion of cultivation...?"

Ms. Kyoko stared blankly for a moment, her mind went blank, and she had a feeling that something was wrong with how things were going.

The main reason is that just a few minutes ago, Lu Ming encouraged her to be prepared to work hard, which made the fanatic girl drink a big bowl of chicken soup for the soul, and her morale soared.

The next moment, Lu Ming made rapid progress, as if the art style had instantly changed from a hard-working, passionate high school student to an arrogant and domineering dragon king with a crooked smile.

"See? I told you! Sometimes you can't believe any of his words from a normal perspective. He talks about long-term hard work, but in reality, he succeeds in the blink of an eye."

“Young lady who is a follower of monotheism, tell me, is this right? I think normally, it’s not right.”

Seemingly having finally found an opportunity to "expose her on the spot," Ishtar suddenly became quite witty and lively.

She also took the opportunity to persuade the fanatics not to believe Lu Ming, saying that they might as well believe in her instead.

The fanatic listened indifferently to the goddess's ramblings about "turning black into white."

Finally, he replied casually, "I will not change my faith."

She has already become Lu Ming's disciple and is destined to inherit the supreme assassin's path originating from the Valley of Death. How could she possibly accept a heretical deity? What a joke!

You don't understand the value of the skill "Fanatic Faith A"!

"That's not right, Ishtar!"

Lu Ming shook his head and began to lecture in a deep voice.

"I only said that I am on the verge of achieving great success, not that I will reach that level immediately. The difference may seem like just a few words, but it's a world of difference. My disciple, listen carefully—"

"Being on the verge of mastery simply means that I have basically seen a predictable, step-by-step, and smooth path to success in the realm of 'muscle training secrets'."

"But the necessary effort, blood, and sweat are still indispensable. Don't be like Ishtar, indecisive and hesitant. Remember, there are no shortcuts on the path of spiritual practice!"

Think about it carefully.

Although Lu Ming has now successfully and initially formed the first batch of alchemical matrix circuits in his muscle fibers, which is full of potential, this potential is still just potential and needs time to be transformed.

Secondly, his "muscle circulation enhancement" is indeed complete.

However, this cultivation method would cause Lu Ming to suffer intense pain that was constantly triggered!

The muscle fibers throughout the body are torn, sending pain and soreness day and night, yet one can only rely on one's own body to force it to heal. What a cruel training method this is!

"Don't always try to emulate Ishtar, always being all talk and no action, lacking ambition. When practicing the way of the assassin, my disciple, remember this: hardship and adversity will make you stronger!"

"Yes, teacher!" Kyoko replied solemnly, glanced at Ishtar, then took two steps back and walked to the other side of Lu Ming.

The two assassins reached a consensus.