Chapter 6, Tianchong Meridian

Indeed, it is the Tianchong Meridian, the second main meridian of the human body, which is a spiritual channel that is opened through postnatal cultivation. Although the power of the Tianchong Meridian is far inferior to that of the primary spiritual meridian, it has nonetheless allowed me to see hope

A guard shouted sternly

Well, alright

It is unacceptable; one cannot sit idly by and await demise

I pushed the door open and saw only dim lighting, where my cousin Buxuan was hunched over a pile of books, searching for something. I glanced over and noticed several very worn ancient texts, such as "A Brief History of Psychic Energy," "The Doctrine of Devouring," "History of the Dragon Spirit Continent," and "Legends of the Ancient Gods." Some of the volumes were even made of bamboo slips, covered in wormholes, indicating they had been around for quite some time

After reading it, I was enlightened

... ...

I do not know how many times I have tried, but my body is almost on the verge of collapse from exhaustion

Not asleep yet, in the office, the room on the far left, you can go by yourself

Xu Lu approached with a smile and said, "Why are you still awake? Are you looking for your sister for something?"

There is a hidden agenda; upon further scrutiny, I discovered where the hidden agenda lies. It turns out that a few lines of text on one page of this book are circled in red ink, seemingly intended for someone to notice. After reading it carefully, the content is as follows—

... ...

Bu Xuan raised her head and glanced at me, smiling gently as she said, "It's okay, it will be fine soon. What brings you here? Is there something you need?"

Xu Lu turned and left, while I stepped forward to the front of the vice president's office. The door of the office was adorned with the four large golden characters "Vice President's Office." Before I had the chance to knock, her voice came from inside: "The door is not closed, come in by yourself."

I feel that pigs are not as edible as I am

Tian Chong Meridian

Sister Xuan Yin, does this mean you support my forceful attempt to break through the Heavenly Chong Meridian and the *Tu* *Shu*?

The Battle Tactics are extraordinarily powerful, and only those of the male gender can cultivate them. However, Bu Xuan Yin did not learn the Battle Tactics from her father during her childhood. After observing the Battle Tactics, she independently created a set of techniques suitable for herself, known as the "Heart Tactics." This is one of the reasons she is recognized as a genius.

In an instant, I was completely engulfed in excitement; although it was merely a hypothesis, it made me feel as if I had glimpsed the hope of regaining strength

Faced with my cousin's question, I cleared my throat and said: "I have already memorized the Demon Hunter's Manual by heart, and as for the martial arts within it, I have nearly mastered them to perfection"

Under the glow of the streetlight, he squinted his eyes and asked, "Are you a student?"

When I arrived at the door of the dean's office, I found there were guards. The dean's office is adjacent to the War Institute, which is a department of the federal military responsible for selecting students from the academy to join the army, so it is only natural that there are guards.

The Tianchong Meridian is the second largest meridian in the human body. Once the Tianchong Meridian is opened, it is equivalent to establishing an additional spiritual meridian that runs parallel to the main meridian, allowing the practitioner to enhance their spiritual power and recover more quickly. The Tianchong Meridian serves as a supplement, while the spiritual meridian is primary; this represents a complementary relationship.

Feeling tired, I just sat on the wooden stool in the yard to rest

Stop, who goes there

After finishing work tomorrow afternoon

Well

In the blink of an eye, a day has passed. During this day, Song Qian and Xu Lu did not come again, leaving me to eat only a meager meal at each sitting. By the middle of the night, I was so hungry that I felt as if I might curl up like a shrimp.

Alright, I will have Xu Lu prepare in advance

Thank you, Assistant Xu

The sword polishing office was empty, and the old man seemed to have disappeared. However, when I walked into the room, I found a book placed on the wooden table, titled "Detailed Explanation of the Tianchong Meridian." Who had placed this book here, and when? In astonishment, I picked up the book and flipped through it; it mostly contained knowledge I was already familiar with, as I had previously reached the Great Perfection realm of the Tianchong state and was extremely well-acquainted with the Tianchong meridian.

... ...

After all, it is a method; one might as well treat a dead horse as if it were alive. I have no other choice

Hehe. Xu Lu smiled slightly and said, "Don't be so polite, just call me Sister Lu from now on."

I spoke candidly: "It seems that someone is helping me seek a way to regain my strength, and I have also come to understand that besides the innate spiritual veins, there is another celestial channel, which may be my hope"

In the past, I was able to open the Tianchong meridian only under the conditions of great perfection in the Illusory Light Realm and abundant spiritual power. Now, with my spiritual power completely depleted, even though my Tianchong meridian was previously opened, the current blockage cannot be cleared in a short period of time.

It is Xu Lu's voice, the assistant to the deputy dean

Sister, are you busy? I asked

Ha, how could the vice dean be someone a mere student can meet at will? Do not forget, besides being the vice dean, she also holds another identity as a Valkyrie. Kid, go back, it is late at night, and the vice dean should be asleep as well.

Then I want to eat a whole sheep

Well, I will go out for a while

... ...

Bu Xuan nodded and smiled: "I knew you wouldn't let me down, you are much more ambitious than that kid Xuan Wu!"

Bu Xuan's voice is very soft, yet it carries an indescribable authority; perhaps in the hearts of these guards, she is a divine presence.

What to prepare

My stomach is making noises, and at this rate, I might not even be able to sleep. I hope I won't be the first student of the Wanling Academy to starve to death.

Sitting up, he put on his school uniform again, tied his tie, and solemnly walked out of the Sword Polishing Office. In the quiet of the night, he headed straight for the dean's office, where Sister Xuan Yin lived; finding her would ensure he would not starve.

The two guards were somewhat surprised, and they respectfully saluted me, thus allowing me to enter.

This... I feel a bit awkward. I can't just say, "Come over and treat me to a hearty meal," can I? So I said, "It's nothing, just thinking of her. Has Sister Xuan Yin gone to sleep?"

Bu Xuan frowned and said, "The strength of the Tian Chong meridian is after all not comparable to that of the main meridian. Even if it is opened, it can only restore less than twenty percent of its power, and it is extremely dangerous. With your current body devoid of any spiritual energy, it is even more difficult to reopen the Tian Chong meridian. Are you sure?"

The Demon Hunting Classic is the ancestral martial art of the Bu family, said to have existed for thousands of years. It is divided into multiple unique skills, with the Battle Tactics being the foundation of the Demon Hunting Classic. To cultivate the Demon Hunting Classic, one must first practice the Battle Tactics. The Battle Tactics can greatly enhance strength, but it also inflicts significant damage on the body, making it a martial art that harms the enemy a thousand while inflicting eight hundred damage to oneself. Nevertheless, in pursuit of power, the ancestors of the Bu family chose to pass down this martial art.

No longer able to sleep, I sat cross-legged, attempting to guide the blood and energy within my body to impact the Tianchong meridian. However, after multiple attempts, I undoubtedly failed each time. It seemed as though my Tianchong meridian was blocked by something, and with my current strength, I was utterly incapable of breaking through it

I felt a sense of disappointment, just as I was about to turn and leave, suddenly a voice came from downstairs: "Is it Bu Yixuan? Guard, let him in."

Look at the time, it is already past 11 o'clock, it is time to sleep

"Vice Dean, are you going out this late?" There are still guards at the school gate, and there are eight of them on duty.

Well, of course I support it. When do you plan to proceed?

By the way, sitting in front of me watching me eat lamb is Bu Xuan Yin, one of the few Star Sovereign powerhouses in the Federation

Bu Xuan couldn't help but smile: "I have heard the news of your increased appetite. In fact, you need not worry; this is a consequence of the rapid decline in physical strength after the depletion of spiritual veins. Perhaps it will improve in a year or a year and a half."

Bu Xuanwu is the younger brother of my cousin, but he has been spoiled by his father, Bu Bufan. Since childhood, he has been domineering in the village, which is why Bu Xuanyin, even after her biological father returned, did not get close to them. Instead, she continued to refer to herself as the daughter of Bu Buping. It was not until many years ago when she went on a journey to cultivate and became untraceable that, even after becoming the Goddess of War, she only quietly returned home once. Thus, while the world knows the Goddess of War Bu Xuanyin, they are unaware that she has a brother like me.

Well, alright

The cultivation system of the Dragon Spirit Continent is unique in its own right. After awakening their spiritual veins, individuals can begin their cultivation journey. Beginners are classified into five realms, namely: Spirit Movement Realm, Body Refinement Realm, Illusory Light Realm, Heavenly Charge Realm, and Spirit Soul Realm. These five realms are considered the entry to intermediate levels and are referred to as the Minor Five Realms. Following these are the Human Sovereign Realm, Earth Sovereign Realm, Heavenly Sovereign Realm, and Star Sovereign Realm, collectively known as the Four Sovereign Realms. Above these realms are the legendary Four Spirit Realms, which remain mere legends. Currently, the strongest individuals on the continent have only reached the Star Sovereign Realm.

Before I even spoke, my stomach let out a growl

The sound of rushing water

You little rascal, are you a pig

I felt delighted, and then Xuan Yin tidied up her dress, took a trench coat from the hanger, put it on, and led me out the door. The two guards greeted us respectfully, their gazes fixed on me, seemingly filled with envy, and such looks from them were rather difficult to bear.

Oh ... ...

"Xuan, you seem to have something on your mind, don't you?" she asked with a smile as we walked side by side

Reading an entire book at a glance, wait a moment!

The night is tranquil, and a faint aura of spiritual energy permeates the space between heaven and earth. All things possess a spirit, and those who cultivate spirituality draw in and refine this energy into spiritual power for their own use. However, it is unfortunate that every time I inhale this spiritual energy into my chest, my body seems to reject it, making it impossible to refine it into spiritual power.

Goo goo ... ...

I am not worried; I am just too hungry to bear it, and you haven't given me a single penny.

I nodded slightly: "Hmm, I am looking for the vice dean."

After finishing the last batch of iron swords, I took one to practice in the courtyard of the sword polishing workshop, repeatedly striking and moving to strengthen my physique

Oh..." Bu Xuanyin chuckled and said, "I actually forgot about this matter. Let's go, sister will take you out for a late-night snack, how does that sound?"

You will know when the time comes. Bu Xuanyin pointed to a mutton restaurant on the street outside the school and said with a smile: Come on, my sister will treat you to mutton, and you can eat to your heart's content

Bu Xuan lightly nodded and said: "You do not possess spiritual power. There is only one way to break through the blocked Tian Chong meridian, and that is to use your own blood energy to force it open. However, this also means that the challenge to your body will be extremely severe. Moreover, to succeed, you must use the ancestral battle technique of the Bu family. How has your demon-hunting scripture cultivation been progressing? Over the years, I have not inquired much about it."

Well

The Tianchong meridian of an ordinary person is blocked, but when I previously entered the Tianchong realm, I had already unblocked the Tianchong meridian. The failed awakening ritual burned my heavenly quality spiritual meridian, but it did not burn the Tianchong meridian deep within my body. As long as I can unblock the Tianchong meridian again, I will be able to use spiritual power