pertwk Chapter 124 Minor Success in Body Formation
Chapter 124 Minor Success in Body Formation
Chapter 123 Minor Success in Body Formation
Chuan Gong Hall.
Chen Xuanfeng walked ahead with his hands behind his back, followed by Liang Cheng and Ye Zhi Qiu.
After passing through the corridor of the Transmission Hall, Chen Xuanfeng slowly spoke: "Liang Cheng, do you think that I have given too much leeway today, because I am afraid of Jubao Pavilion?"
Liang Cheng remained silent for a moment before speaking: "This disciple dares not speculate, but there are indeed some things I don't understand."
Chen Xuanfeng stopped and turned to look at him: "Jubaoxuan is not just a shop of the Four Islands Alliance. It spans the overseas islands. Nearly 30% of the Four Islands Alliance's rare spiritual herbs and exotic minerals have to go through their hands. Tearing each other apart is not a good thing."
He paused, his gaze fixed on Liang Cheng: "Moreover, the highest-ranking member of their herb-gathering team today is only at the late True Essence Realm; they didn't deploy any True Qi Realm experts. Do you know why?"
Liang Cheng shook his head.
"Because this is the rule: in martial arts competitions, those of the same realm fight each other, and one bears the responsibility for life and death."
"If Jubaoxuan sends a True Qi Realm cultivator to kill you, it would be overstepping its bounds; but if it surrounds and kills you with nineteen people of the same realm, it would still be within the rules."
Chen Xuanfeng's tone turned cold immediately, "Just like the Li family, Li Feng was at the True Yuan Realm just like you. He was defeated and died. The Li family patriarch glanced at the recording token and admitted defeat. It wasn't that he didn't want revenge, but that's the rule, and he couldn't afford to cause trouble."
Liang Cheng recalled that the Martial Academy had acted similarly back in Linwu City, and expressed his understanding. However, he still frowned and asked, "But will the Li family really accept this?"
"Of course not, they will still take action in secret."
Chen Xuanfeng answered directly, "But on the surface, they must abide by these rules."
"Because all the major clans in Yunhai City, including Jubaoxuan, have intricate connections with the Penglai Upper Sect."
"These families have special bloodlines, with ancestors who were powerful figures in the Transcendent Realm, and thus they have produced a constant stream of experts above the True Qi Realm."
He turned to look at Liang Cheng, his eyes sharp as knives: "But this rule is not because they are kind-hearted, but because it is an ironclad rule under the rule of the Penglai Upper Sect."
"Suppressing juniors with a significant difference in cultivation level is the most taboo thing in Penglai Sect. Those who violate this rule will be punished, at best, by having their cultivation abolished and being expelled from the island, and at worst, by having their entire clan implicated."
After listening in silence for a moment, Liang Cheng suddenly raised his head: "So, the reason I'm standing here today listening to Master explain the rules isn't because they're reasonable, but because I'm a disciple of the main academy?"
Chen Xuanfeng smiled, a smile tinged with satisfaction.
"That's right. If you were alone, Li Kuangtao would have killed you with a single palm strike today. Who would use the recording token to offer you evidence? Who would talk to you about the rules?"
He patted Liang Cheng on the shoulder, with a hint of warning: "Remember, all the rules in this world are just for show. If you are strong enough, you set the rules; if you are not strong enough, the rules become your shackles."
Liang Cheng took a deep breath, his eyes clear: "Disciple understands. In the end, everything depends on strength."
"Good that you understand."
Chen Xuanfeng took out two jade bottles from his bosom and handed them to him, saying, "These are two portions of Condensing Qi Pills. Together with the Yin Marrow Bead in your hand, they will complement each other and gently refine one of the medicinal powers."
"Qian Wanjin's salary has been delivered to the Foreign Affairs Hall, converted into 30,000 contribution points. You will enter the secret chamber of the Transmission Hall for the next few months for seclusion. The contribution points are sufficient to cover the expenses, so focus on breaking through."
Liang Cheng accepted the universal contribution points from Chen Xuanfeng, then suddenly remembered something and asked in a low voice, "Master, that image-recording token is so extraordinary. If I want to do something in the future that shouldn't be shared, how can I prevent this treasure from spying on me?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuanfeng was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter: "You little rascal, you're quite quick-witted."
After laughing, he shook his head: "Don't worry, treasures like the Recording Token aren't something you can find just anywhere."
"That is a magical artifact bestowed by the Penglai Sect. It is almost impossible for us to refine it. There are only a handful in the main academy."
"Unless you stumble upon a major power's scheme, who can afford to use such tactics in ordinary battles?"
His smile faded, and his voice became low again: "Besides, if that day really comes, and you are strong enough, so what if someone sees you? The opinions of the world will ultimately be no match for your single stroke of the sword."
Chen Xuanfeng turned to look at the sea of clouds outside the window, his back view appearing somewhat desolate.
"Today, I weighed the pros and cons and dealt with Jubaoxuan not because they were right, but because I was not strong enough to subdue them with a single word. I could only go with the flow."
He turned around, his gaze sharp and fixed on Liang Cheng.
"Liang Cheng, if you want to avoid such humiliation in the future, if you want to disregard the rules and seek revenge as you please, then you must win everyone's respect by defeating them!"
Upon hearing this, Liang Cheng gripped the jade bottle tightly, his fingertips turning white.
He bowed deeply and said, word by word, "Your disciple will remember this."
"Go on, you must be tired from this trip. Take good care of yourself and then go into seclusion at the Transmission Hall."
"Yes, Master. This disciple will take his leave now."
After Liang Cheng left, the Chuan Gong Hall was quiet for a moment.
The gentleness on Chen Xuanfeng's face vanished instantly. He turned and walked to the desk, tapping his knuckles lightly on the surface.
"Go and summon Manager Liu from the Foreign Affairs Department."
A moment later, a middle-aged man in a green robe strode in and bowed respectfully: "Elder."
Chen Xuanfeng didn't even lift his eyelids: "This year, all goods entering the island from Jubao Pavilion will be subject to a 10% tax increase. The reason given is that the main hospital has recently been repairing the array, which has cost a huge amount of money, and everyone should contribute."
Manager Liu was taken aback: "Add another 10%? I'm afraid Jubaoxuan will have to pay that much—"
"What are you afraid of?"
Chen Xuanfeng raised his head, his gaze icy. "When their people surrounded and killed my personal disciple, didn't they ever consider the possibility of..."
"You think you can just wipe the slate clean by paying me two Qi Condensation Pills? Do you really think my disciple is some roadside weed that you can just trample on and water and expect him to survive?"
Manager Liu broke out in a cold sweat and quickly bowed his head: "Yes! I'll take care of it right away."
"Wait a minute."
Chen Xuanfeng added, "Specially target their scarce goods: North Sea Cold Iron Sand, South Li Fire Jade Marrow, and the ferocious beast tendons and bones from over there. Tell them they either pay up or forget about shipping anything in Yunhai City in the future."
"clear!"
Manager Liu hurriedly withdrew.
Ye Zhi Qiu, who had been leaning against the door in silence, finally laughed out loud: "Master, you weren't like this in front of Junior Brother just now. You were talking about weighing the pros and cons" and "going with the flow," and I almost believed you.
Chen Xuanfeng snorted and picked up his teacup: "If he doesn't experience the hardships of the world, how can he possibly cultivate so diligently? But—"
He put down his teacup, his voice turning cold: "However, no matter how much my disciples, Chen Xuanfeng's disciples, are still my people. If Jubaoxuan dares to extend its claws, it should be prepared to be chopped off."
"Tax increases are just the beginning. There will be many obstacles for them when purchasing medicines from the main hospital."
Ye Zhi Qiu nodded and continued, "What about the Li family? They caused quite a stir today as well."
"The Li family?"
Chen Xuanfeng chuckled.
"He's just a penniless wretch clinging to life by his ancestor. Li Kuangtao is a brute. That old man is shrewd, but his vitality is waning. He can only last another ten years at most."
"This kind of family, barely clinging to life, is perfect for your junior brother to practice on."
He then looked at Ye Zhi Qiu, and suddenly changed the subject: "As for you, Liang Cheng is currently in seclusion with the help of the Condensing Qi Pill and the Yin Marrow Pearl. When he emerges, he will surely make great progress. If his cultivation level is the same as yours, or even surpasses yours, how will you be his senior brother and set an example for him?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Zhi Qiu's smile froze.
Chen Xuanfeng continued slowly, "If a senior brother is overtaken by a junior brother, think about it, whose face is being lost?"
Ye Zhi Qiu's face immediately fell.
"Master, you're so biased! You give Junior Brother all sorts of medicine and support, but all I get is to whip him—"
"Otherwise what?"
Chen Xuanfeng glanced at him, "I gave you a lot of extra help when you first joined the sect. Now you realize how much you benefited back then?"
Ye Zhi Qiu was speechless for a long while before awkwardly cupping his hands and saying, "This disciple will now enter the secret chamber to cultivate."
"Get lost."
Ye Zhi Qiu was dejected and prepared to go to the secret chamber of the Transmission Hall to have his contribution points deducted and then go into seclusion for cultivation.
Chen Xuanfeng watched his retreating figure and shook his head.
Ye Zhi Qiu has excellent aptitude and comprehension, but due to his privileged upbringing, he is not very calm. Otherwise, he would have already entered the True Qi Realm by now. Why waste these few years in the True Qi Perfection stage?
It's good that Liang Cheng is here; at least he can put some pressure on this kid, so he won't always be so weak.
However, Liang Cheng has more and more karma on his hands, and he still has an old debt to settle in Qinglan City on Zhongyuan Island.
But among those who are destined for greatness in martial arts, who hasn't had their share of grudges and affections along the way?
At this moment, Chen Xuanfeng stopped thinking and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.
After Liang Cheng recovered, he went to the Transmission Hall, paid 3,000 contribution points, and entered the secret chamber of the Transmission Hall.
As soon as he entered, he took a deep breath, and the concentration of spiritual energy in the area rose to another level.
However, three thousand contribution points are expensive; if Liang Cheng hadn't achieved so much, he simply wouldn't have been able to afford them.
Only by competing in martial arts can resources be obtained.
After calming his mind, Liang Cheng sat cross-legged in the secret room, with several jade bottles and boxes lined up in front of him.
The first jade bottle from the left contains three Jade Marrow Condensing True Pills. The pills are as white as jade, and one can vaguely see the marrow fluid flowing inside.
This is a reward for a mission from the Foreign Affairs Hall, and it has a remarkable effect on cultivating true essence and nourishing the meridians.
Next to it was a slightly larger cold jade box, containing a pool of milky white viscous liquid with a slight jade-like luster; it was the Earth Core Tempering Milk.
It feels warm to the touch, emits a faint fragrance, and can temper the meridians and improve the efficiency of true energy circulation.
In the middle are two bottles of Qi Condensation Pills, and on the right is a separate, translucent, dark blue Yin Marrow Bead, with liquid flowing inside and emanating a chilling spiritual aura.
Liang Cheng did not rush to take the medicine, but first circulated the "Broken Wave Technique" mental method to adjust his condition to the best.
Nine true essence orbs within the body slowly rotated, like stars scattered throughout the body. Each rotation caused the blood and qi to flow freely, with a faint sound of tides.
An hour later, Liang Cheng opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and restrained.
He first took out a Jade Marrow Condensing True Pill and swallowed it.
The elixir melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm, moist current that flowed down the throat and then permeated the limbs and bones. The true essence, as if nourished by sweet rain, spontaneously accelerated its circulation with the assistance of the Crossing the Sea True Intent, sending waves of tingling and comfortable sensations through the meridians.
Liang Cheng closed his eyes and guided the medicinal power. Before he knew it, half a day had passed, and he had completely refined and absorbed the pill. The true essence light ball had clearly solidified.
"As expected of the pills awarded by the main hospital, the medicinal power is mild and pure, without any impurities."
He secretly praised it in his heart.
Then he opened the Cold Jade Box, used his true essence to scoop up a drop of Earth Core Tempering Milk, and put it into his mouth.
The milky white liquid entered the body, but unlike the gentle medicine, it was like a stream of molten lava, rushing along the meridians!
Liang Cheng groaned, his skin instantly turning red, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
However, he was prepared. The "Hun Yuan Gang Shen" mental technique was activated automatically, and the scorching and domineering medicinal power was cleverly guided, like a great tide flowing in different directions, orderly washing over every meridian.
Stinging, burning, tingling, numbness —
A variety of feelings came in turn.
Liang Cheng gritted his teeth and used the Broken Wave Technique with all his might. His true essence surged through his meridians like the Yangtze River, refining and absorbing the medicinal power of the Earth Core Tempering Milk bit by bit.
When the last bit of the medicinal power of the Earth Core Tempering Milk was completely absorbed, Liang Cheng's meridians faintly shone with a jade-like luster, their toughness increased once again, and their body's defense was further enhanced!
Even his meridians were tempered, and the speed of his true essence circulation was more than twice as fast as before!
Come again!
Sensing that his Hunyuan Gang Body had advanced another step, Liang Cheng's eyes shone with an alarming light.
Then another drop of Earth Core Tempering Milk entered her stomach.
Liang Cheng groaned again, enduring the pain, and once again circulated the Hunyuan Gang Body and Mind Technique.
This process is repeated until the entire bottle of Earth Core Tempering Milk is used up.
At this moment, the true essence of Liang Cheng's seventy-two acupoints on his body was flowing continuously, and it was about to form its own cycle. At this time, the Hunyuan Gangshen was about to break through the minor completion realm.
He closed his eyes, concentrated, and began to practice his internal energy cultivation technique.
The True Essence Seed spewed out pure True Essence, flowing into the already opened acupoints of the Gang Body like the Yangtze River. The acupoints of the Gang Body, impacted by this, began to tremble slightly, generating a mysterious attraction between them.
"combine!"
With a thought, Liang Cheng manipulated his true energy to simultaneously impact all the acupoints and their connections.
Initially, the seventy-two acupoints of the body acted independently, and the true essence collided with an invisible barrier at the connection point, causing a stinging pain like being pricked by needles.
However, Liang Cheng remained calm and used the "True Meaning of Crossing the Sea" to guide and harmonize the energy in his body. His true essence permeated like water, eroding the barriers in every place.
A day later, tiny cracks appeared at the joint of the barrier.
Three days later, the cracks spread like a spider web.
By the seventh day, the twenty-four acupoints in the chest and abdomen were the first to be opened!
True essence flowed freely within it, its circulation speed increasing by 30%.
Liang Cheng felt as if his chest was warmed by a stove, and the warmth spread out, making his skin, muscles and bones feel slightly tight under the nourishment of this warmth.
"Not enough."
Liang Cheng continued to digest the residual medicinal power of the Earth Core Tempering Milk, using it to attack the connection points of the acupoints in his limbs and body, making unstoppable progress!
When the twenty acupoints in both arms were opened, a pale golden protective aura appeared on the skin of Liang Cheng's arms.
The twenty orifices on both feet follow closely behind.
When the last acupoint on the sole of his foot was connected, Liang Cheng felt a jolt throughout his body. A surge of heat rushed from the sole of his foot to the top of his head, and all seventy-two acupoints on his body lit up at the same time!
A net of qi covered his entire body.
Each acupoint on the body is a node, and the nodes are connected to form a complete network of meridians.
True essence flows ceaselessly within it, circulating endlessly without any stagnation.
At this moment, Liang Cheng sat as still as a mountain, a faint golden light flowing beneath his skin. With each breath, the air within three feet of him swirled slightly, keeping dust at bay.
He opened his eyes, stood up, clenched his fist and punched out. A protective shield naturally condensed at the tip of his fist, emitting a faint hum in the air.
[Primordial Body Technique: Minor Success (1/8000)]
Liang Cheng exhaled, calming his emotions. Overwhelmed with heroic spirit, he couldn't help but stand up and begin to dance with his sword.
Wind and Thunder Slash!
The Mountain-Slaying Blade!
Blade light danced, and true energy soared!
At this time, the Broken Mountain Blade was only at the beginner level, and its power was not as great as the Wind and Thunder Slash, so it was not used easily in several major battles.
However, once the Broken Mountain Blade is fully mastered and its power greatly increases, that will be its time to make its debut.
After that, he took pills to cultivate every day, and practiced swordsmanship in his spare time, circulating his Hunyuan Gang Body. With no bottleneck in his mayfly destiny, he continued to make progress.
With such a high concentration of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, coupled with the availability of medicinal pills, the cultivation speed reached a new level, and another two months passed.
[The Third Level of the Broken Wave Technique: Beginner (4986/5000)]
[Primordial Body Technique: Minor Success (1178/8000)]
[Broken Mountain Blade: Beginner (2936/5000)]
The Broken Wave Technique is nearing completion!
At this moment, the nine true essence orbs within the dantian slowly rotated along a mysterious trajectory, their energy intertwined, creating a sense of ebb and flow. The true essence circulated through the meridians, like the ocean embracing all rivers.
Liang Cheng remained calm and allowed the cultivation technique to operate on its own. Under the influence of the incomplete "True Meaning of Crossing the Sea," the medicinal power and blood energy continuously transformed, and everything proceeded smoothly.
Just then, a change quietly occurred in the dantian. After countless adjustments, the rotation frequency of the nine true essence light clusters finally reached perfect synchronization.
True essence rises and falls like the tide, one wave pushing another, endlessly cycling and regenerating.
"Buzz—"
—
A faint sound came from within my body, like the clear and melodious sound of a zither string.
At this moment, nine true essence orbs lit up simultaneously. In the center of a misty sea of qi, the true essence condensed on its own, and its trajectory suddenly changed, becoming more harmonious and smooth than before.
Liang Cheng opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and restrained.
He raised his hand, and a slight amount of true energy emanated from his palm.
A pale blue energy blast traveled three feet away from the body, creating three layers of ripples in the air, with the force flowing endlessly.
Liang Cheng opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and restrained, his internal energy circulating smoothly.
[The third level of the Broken Wave Technique: Minor Success (1/12000)]
Liang Cheng took a deep breath, feeling that he was in the best condition, and his gaze finally fell on the Condensing Qi Pill and the Yin Marrow Pearl.
He picked up the Yin Marrow Bead first.
The bead was cool to the touch, with a flowing, dark blue light. The yin-cold spiritual energy contained within could harmonize the yang-dominant power of the Condensing Qi Pill.
Liang Cheng held the Yin Marrow Pearl in his mouth, wrapped it with his true essence, and slowly absorbed the cold spiritual energy within. At the same time, he opened a bottle of Qi Condensation Pills and poured out a pill that was entirely golden-red with faint cloud patterns on its surface.
As soon as the pill was produced, the temperature in the quiet room rose sharply, and a faint scorching aura permeated the air.
Condensing Qi Pill, as the name suggests, is a precious pill that helps martial artists in the True Essence Realm condense True Qi to break through to the True Qi Realm. Its medicinal power is domineering and fierce.
Ordinary True Essence Realm cultivators, not yet at the Perfection Realm, cannot consume it, but Liang Cheng currently possesses the Yin Marrow Pearl, making it a perfect match.
Without further hesitation, he tilted his head back and swallowed the Condensing Qi Pill!
boom-!
The pill exploded the moment it entered the stomach!
It was as if a volcano was erupting inside his body, the violent and scorching medicinal power surging like magma, rushing into every meridian. Liang Cheng's whole body trembled violently, his skin instantly turned red, and even white steam rose from the top of his head. At the right time, the Yin Marrow Pearl in his mouth released icy spiritual energy, like a clear spring pouring into a sea of fire. Yin and Yang merged, and the violent medicinal power was quickly neutralized.
The fragment of "True Meaning of Crossing the Sea" within Liang Cheng's body began to circulate on its own again, guiding and refining the neutralized medicinal power within his body.
At this moment, Liang Cheng was multitasking, using the cold energy of the Yin Marrow Pearl to harmonize the medicinal power while simultaneously circulating the Broken Wave Technique to transform the pure energy contained in the Condensing Qi Pill into his own true essence.
The true essence light cluster spun wildly, continuously expanding and solidifying!
The first one, the second one, the third one —
The nine true essence light clusters expanded and grew larger one by one!
As time goes by, the Yin Marrow Pearl gets smaller and smaller until it disappears completely.
Under the influence of the cultivation technique, the energy within Liang Cheng's body gradually subsided, transforming into a vast amount of true essence that circulated continuously within his meridians.
[The third level of the Broken Wave Technique: Minor Success (4568/12000)]
As expected of the Condensing Qi Pill, which helps one perfectly break through to the True Qi Realm, it saves me several months of effort.
Liang Cheng opened his eyes, overjoyed.
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