Generally, alternative paths to attaining the Martial Dao all involve tempering the physique, nurturing True Power, opening all the body's True Acupoints, and strengthening one's bloodline. The ultimate goal is to achieve the Refinement of the bloodline, making a leap akin to a carp transforming into a dragon, changing the physical body into that of a Divine Beast, and attaining great longevity.
The Cultivation of the Flood Dragon clan is like this.
The Cultivation of the Water Ape is like this.
The Black Water Righteous Method of the Black Water Profound Serpent clan is also such a Dharma Gate.
The first thirteen layers temper the physique and refine True Qi.
Reaching the tenth layer is when one condenses Black Water True Power, awakens the Black Water Profound Serpent bloodline, and forms One Yuan Black Water.
