lcionline Chapter 45 Success
Chapter 45 Success
The shadows of the trees swayed gently in the courtyard. Shu Yuliu and Jin Xiaohu both rested their cheeks on one hand, tilted their heads, and had remarkably similar expressions on their faces. They were both focused, yet somewhat dazed, staring intently at Lin Zhuo.
The most relaxed one was Zhu Baixuan, the giant panda who guarded the incense burner, occasionally adding a couple of pieces of charcoal and stirring the incense ash from time to time, as steady as an old chef simmering soup over a low flame.
Lin Zhuo sat cross-legged in meditation. Because all his attention was focused on controlling his internal energy, this state of deep concentration meant that any emotion he had was clearly written on his face. He frowned in distress when faced with a difficult problem, smiled broadly when he overcame a barrier, tensed his cheeks in pain, and pursed his lips because of soreness and itchiness.
Despite his seemingly motionless posture, as if he were a clay or wooden sculpture, with his body seemingly facing upwards, there were always faint, strange noises emanating from his body.
The vibrations in the bones and joints sounded like a string of jade plates being struck, the deep, muffled breathing of the lungs sounded like the bellowing of a bull, and the churning of the intestines and stomach sounded like the croaking of a toad at night.
These are manageable, but what's more, when the true qi changes, it emits all sorts of strange sounds, sometimes like the surging and roaring of a river tide, sometimes like the howling of wind passing through a narrow valley, sometimes like the chirping of autumn insects, and sometimes like the low murmur of a stone crushing a bronze cup.
If one did not see it with one's own eyes, how could one believe that a human body could produce such a diverse range of sounds?
Shu Yuliu closed his eyes and felt as if the person in front of him was not sitting in front of him, but rather as if those films recording the natural environment and wild animals were playing. The small body seemed to be enacting a wonderful world beneath its skin.
She lowered her voice, as if whispering in someone's ear: "What kind of skill is Second Senior Brother practicing? It feels so complicated."
Jin Xiaohu also meowed softly, "You ask the cat, but the cat doesn't know either."
"Could it be one of the most troublesome internal cultivation techniques in the discussion group? I really want to practice the 'Formless Transformation True Skill,' which allows me to freely modify my appearance and physique. Just thinking about it is interesting. Or maybe the 'Leakless Inner Treasury Wonderful Scripture,' after practicing it, my internal organs would be super strong, I could digest copper and iron, and I would no longer be afraid of having to swallow a thousand needles to lie."
Shu Yuliu began to let her imagination run wild. She was just thinking about it, after all, without a perfect Qi control method, she couldn't practice this kind of top-level internal skill.
Jin Xiaohu also started daydreaming—no, it's already night, so this is practically talking in its sleep before it's even asleep: "I want to practice the 'Heavenly Palace Myriad Scenes Spiritual Wisdom Heart Technique' and become super smart."
"Wow, you're so ambitious! This technique might turn you into an idiot if you're not careful. You'll just be drooling over it."
"Sigh, actually, I also feel that this technique has too many hidden dangers, which is why I don't want to practice it. It's definitely not because I can't master it." Jin Xiaohu comforted himself like a fox who couldn't reach the grapes.
Zhu Baixuan suddenly interrupted the two men's whispering: "You two can start now. It's getting late. If you wait any longer, he won't finish."
"Eldest brother, how much longer will second brother need?"
Zhu Baixuan patted his belly, as if he were beating a waist drum. "He is practicing the 'Marrow Refining and Blood Transformation Longevity Method.' Generally, it takes two hours to circulate the energy through the body after one is proficient. For beginners, it takes about three or four hours. One session is not enough to master the skill. By the time he finishes practicing, it will be almost dawn."
Shu Yuliu and Jin Xiaohu exclaimed in surprise, as if they had never seen anything like it before: "Wow!"
"Have you chosen your preferred cultivation method?"
The girl raised her hand to report, "Reporting to Senior Brother, I chose 'The Heavenly Drum Roars and Thunders Praises the Gods'."
Zhu Baixuan was not surprised by this choice, but he was somewhat moved. "There are many such techniques in the discussion group now. Invoking the divine beings of the multiverse and chanting their names can indeed draw in wondrous and extraordinary power. In the past, few Qigong masters took this path."
Upon hearing this, Shu Yuliu became nervous. "Senior Brother, did I make the wrong choice?"
"No, that's quite right. The popularity of the practice of worshipping gods has its reasons, and its merits and demerits have long been settled, as you surely know. I'm lamenting the passage of time. My master used to say that a Qigong master can only rely on himself, but the trend has changed now."
"Senior Brother, you sound like an old-fashioned person."
Zhu Baixuan smiled sheepishly and remained silent.
Jin Xiaohu wagged its tail, just like its heart swaying back and forth. "Which one should I choose? The Profound Heart Refining Spirit Method or the Demonic Might Spirit Technique? Boss Panda, which one do you think is more powerful?"
The giant panda shrugged. "White internal energy, no matter how powerful, is just so-so. I say anything is fine."
Shu Yuliu took out a copper coin from his waist pouch and handed it over, "Here, let's decide by flipping a coin."
Jin Xiaohu tossed the copper coin into the air, watching it spin and land before disappearing into the smoke.
"Ah, my money." Shu Yuliu looked regretful.
"I've made up my mind." The tabby cat clasped its paws together. "I'll choose the 'Ghostly Mighty Spirit Technique.' As expected, a cat has to be cool. I hope that after mastering the technique, I'll become even more imposing and no longer hesitate in my actions."
The human and the cat encouraged each other and then began creating skills.
Shu Yuliu adopted the crane-riding posture, with a dignified posture and eyes closed in deep concentration. Jin Xiaohu, on the other hand, curled up into a ball, like a cushion, lying on the Dharma seat, his meditation posture no different from that of sleeping.
Only by truly starting to practice will one realize the difficulty of cultivating a white internal skill. To control one's inner energy as smoothly as clay in the hands of the Creator, sometimes as fine as silk threads, sometimes as surging as a waterfall, requires an extremely pure and clear mind and will, without the slightest laziness or wishful thinking.
As the true qi changes, it stimulates the fascia, glands, various tissues and organs of the body. The rich nerve endings will transmit complex and intense sensations, such as being scratched by a hundred claws, burning inside the body, and experiencing a shock of the seven emotions. Such strange sensory experiences are called demonic obstacles.
After Shu Yuliu and Jin Xiaohu began practicing, Zhu Baixuan would occasionally intervene from the sidelines to correct their mistakes. With a flick of its wrist, its spiritual energy would land on the two of them, seep under their skin, and move like a serpent, swallowing the misdirected true energy and guiding it to the correct direction.
The best way to master advanced internal skills is to be guided by an elder in the sect to complete several cycles of internal energy circulation. This makes it much easier to learn. Those gifted individuals who can master skills on their own with just a single manual are truly exceptional.
The crescent moon sets, and the night deepens.
Shu Yuliu's face was covered in cold sweat, her forehead hair was soaked, and her cheeks were like white jade glistening with dew. She had finally completed one cycle of the Heavenly Circulation and was now beginning to draw in the extraterrestrial power. She was chanting incantations in a low voice, praising the gods that symbolized the heart, vitality, thunder, dance, and music.
These incantations contained fragments of the true names of deities, and simply reciting them made her heart pound as if it were an engine fueled with powerful oil.
The power of the incantation surged forth, nourishing his flesh and blood. Combined with the circulation of his mental energy, it began to transform the subtle structure of his body as if by divine craftsmanship, making his Achilles tendon stronger, his muscles more elastic, and his body more suitable for dancing.
The air in the courtyard was disturbed by the chanting of incantations, as if the skin of an animal trembled and its muscles spasmed, creating many strange turbulent currents, eddies, and currents. The laurel was blown left and right, and its petals fell like rain.
The giant panda raised its hand and waved, sealing the throne where Shu Yuliu was located into an air shield, isolating it from the influence of the incantation's power.
Jin Xiaohu also began chanting incantations, muttering like snoring, praising the gods that symbolize struggle, conquest, courage, battle, and majesty.
Its golden fur stood on end as if captured by static electricity, radiating a faint magical glow. The orange patterns on its body also began to twist and turn as if fuel in water, transforming from harmless stripes into sharper, more menacing lines. The patterns on its face converged, vaguely resembling the menacing appearance of a demon with blue faces and fangs.
With Zhu Baixuan watching over him, the two chanting spells did not disturb Lin Zhuo, who was sitting upright and motionless.
Before dawn, Shu Yuliu and Jin Xiaohu finished creating their techniques and could finally breathe a sigh of relief, dancing with joy.
They shared their joy, but didn't make a big fuss; everyone tried to remain quiet.
"Second Senior Brother isn't ready yet?" Shu Yuliu jumped for joy for a moment, then began to observe Lin Zhuo while holding her face in her hands.
Jin Xiaohu stood up, stretched, and asked, "How is Boss Panda doing?"
"Very good." Zhu Baixuan didn't worry about Lin Zhuo at all from beginning to end. He wanted to help a few times, but found that Lin Zhuo quickly corrected his Qi circulation.
Shu Yuliu didn't really want to recall the process of creating his skill, because it was really torturous.
She stared at the person in front of her, lost in thought, until she finally came to her senses. Lin Zhuo's stable and effortless cultivation process meant an extraordinary will that she could hardly compare to.
He couldn't help but sigh, muttering to himself, "Second Brother, is he really made of iron?"
As dawn broke, Lin Zhuo, who had been sitting cross-legged all night, finally opened his eyes. His eyes were bright, showing no signs of fatigue or weariness, but rather shining like a polished, round pearl.
Skill completeness...100%
[Skill credibility...100%]
Ding--
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[Marrow Refining and Blood Transformation Longevity Method (Medium Grade, White)]
[This practice refines the marrow of the entire body, transforms the blood of the five internal organs, reshapes tendons and bones, and harmonizes the body's vital energy. It is suitable for a virtuous person to dwell among trees and wild geese, yet also allows for transformations like dragons and snakes. This skill shapes the body and refines the bones, greatly increasing the practitioner's innate essence. All supernatural abilities become readily available, all diseases disappear, and all poisons become impervious. Upon reaching mastery, it can even repair deficiencies and prolong life.]
Learning progress: 0% (Base multiplier × 1)
Current effects: Significantly increases the efficiency of life energy generation, greatly increases the speed of mental energy refining, and significantly enhances the power of all true energy.
(When your progress reaches 49%, you can try to break through the bottleneck and unlock the next effect.)
Without the help of friends, this feat would have been impossible. —Fuyou Yue