The Taiji finally comprehended the true path of the second tempering of the mortal flesh.

Her first tempering relied purely on spiritual essence and top-grade spirit pearls to cleanse mortal filth and strengthen bones and meridians. It nourished the soul well enough, yet left her physical body frail and hollow, worn thin from pouring endless divine power into countless worlds she had created. This round of cultivation would no longer rely on pills or pure spiritual energy. The second tempering belonged to mortal martial arts.

She sealed off all the fantasy realms she had built, severing every thread of karmic entanglement so her scattered primordial spirit could fully return to her body. Then she walked into the martial training ground. She practiced stances repeatedly, punched with steady internal force, and refined every movement to get her blood flowing freely through blocked vessels. Every strike tempered her muscles, every stance solidified her frame. Spiritual energy nourished her soul from within, while martial training forged her flesh from the outside in.

Day after day of unbroken practice chased away all the lingering weakness caused by overexpending her divine power. Her body gradually turned sturdy and compact, shedding frailty step by step. Soul and flesh grew balanced and strong, with no more flaws left in her cultivation foundation.