Chapter 138 Pastes

Eren writhed in pain as he felt the effects of the Physique Accelerant Paste assault his body.

He used six of these in one go. Most would think that the pain would be additive. But in truth, it was multiplicative! It felt six times more painful than the last time he had done this.

It became so bad that Eren almost passed out. His screams echoed through the volcanic territory, earning some worried looks from his group members.

However, he told them beforehand not to disturb him, so they didn’t dare enter his tent.

As times passed, the pain only got higher and higher. It lasted for two days in total. And by the end of it, Eren was physically and spiritually exhausted. He felt as if he had just done a marathon halfway around the world!

He couldn’t even raise his hands properly without it aching.

However, he knew that time was of the essence. They were spending too much time idling around and not doing anything.

By this point, the other groups must have been finding more and more territories. They’d get left behind at this point if they didn’t go out and do something.

So, Eren ignored the pain. He used his training with the [Masochist’s Dream] and used it as motivation.

With his hands shivering from the pain, Eren took out the pins and needles from his pocket and began to prick his own skin with it.

Even with his hands shaking, he was able to pinpoint all of his Primary Meridians without fail. His training with Athan had allowed him to become a hundred percent accurate with his needles even if the whole world was shaking.

Two of his Primary Meridians were located on his shoulders. Another two in his thighs. And the last two were in the middle of his forehead, and at the back of his head.

He had enough practice to know the drill. He forcefully opened his Meridians physically through the needles, and spiritually using R?zoň that acted as a tornado that focused all power in one spot.

It wasn’t long before the first Meridian opened. His left shoulder felt a quick release of power that allowed R?zoň to flow from his Dantian towards his newly opened Meridian, forming a pathway as it did.

This was a euphoric feeling. If the Physique Accelerant Paste felt like a trip down to hell, then opening his meridians felt like he was drinking cold water in a desert.

It was almost enough to make him forget about the hellish few days he spent writhing in pain from his muscles twisting and knotting.

He continued to open the other meridians. Forging new pathways that allowed R?zoň free access to the outside world without his eyes having to intervene.

Finally, he had done it.

He had opened the 12 Primary Meridians!

Eren took a deep breath. And as he did, he began to gather R?zoň.

Red globules appeared atop his skin, before they were reabsorbed back into his body. He was trying to recuperate the lost energy he had when he opened his meridians.

With all 12 Meridians opened, he began to absorb R?zoň at a commensurate rate.

Within just a few minutes, he went from a nearly empty pool of R?zoň in his Dantian, to full.

In Earth terms, this was equivalent to an Awakener who had a 9-star talent!

Eren felt even more free than before. It felt like he could breathe now, when before, his nose was stuffed and blocked.

He struck the air in front of him. And as he did, he unleashed his Primal Strike.

His attack was faster, crispier, and a lot more powerful than before. With all parts of his body now able to use R?zoň, the collective flow of power from his punch had reached an entirely new level.

[When I opened all of my Meridians, I rejoiced. It was the moment I realized that I was not a failure. That those who rejected me before were completely wrong about my talents.

It was the start of the legend of the Venerable Ursine King.]

Eren thought back to the memoir that started it all. The Venerable Ursine King had an apt piece of advice now that he had all Primary Meridians opened.

[Use your newfound power. Keep your body protected at all times. No armor is better than the R?zoň that is present in your body!]

He followed the Ursine King’s words, closing his eyes and beginning to form his Reinforcement.

A hazy red aura began to form at his fists. But this time, it grew further, towards his forearms, towards his shoulders, spreading towards his torso and his legs, before finally reaching up into his head.

Eren was now completely enveloped in a hazy red aura.

With a single thought, Eren let it all condense.

Full Body Reinforcement!

With this Reinforcement, he was completely invulnerable to normal attacks. Blades will not scratch him. Even bullets would be ineffective against his body.

The only way for him to be hurt was if his opponent used an even stronger form of Reinforcement.

Of course, with this Full Body Reinforcement, he would have to spend a lot of R?zoň to keep it active.

Eren actively felt his own R?zoň draining at an alarming rate. It only took a few seconds for his full capacity Dantian had drained into nothingness.

This was one of the reasons why a Full Body Reinforcement was so rare in this world.

The technique and talent it took to master that was very high. And with its use of R?zoň, many beginner Awakeners could only use a Full Body Reinforcement for a few seconds.

Eren smiled.

But that rule didn’t apply to him. After all, his 12 Primary Meridians were open.

He could gather R?zoň at the same time that he was using a Full Body Reinforcement!

This was the true power of the Meridians!

With a perfect technique, he could extend the duration of his Full Body Reinforcement basically forever!