Chapter Nine, The Past

He vaguely understood the reason why his physical fitness had been continuously improving, yet he was still unable to condense his meridians.

He returns home exhausted from work every day; as long as he soaks in a warm bath for a while, his fatigue diminishes significantly. He no longer speaks much, allowing Duan Qing to take off his shirt before entering the inner room

In the year 6115 of the Chengyang calendar, a Level 1 Beast Tide erupted at Black Dragon Lake, and torrential floods swept through several counties along the Ning River. Aquatic monsters took advantage of the chaos, resulting in the destruction of numerous villages and towns along the way, with casualties and missing persons reaching one million

A Hong said you weren't coming back until later, didn't he?" Duan Qing asked tenderly while putting down the two children

However, when Xu Kaixian was fourteen years old, his swordsmanship had already reached a profound level

The benefit is that once the pulse is凝, one will possess strength far surpassing that of warriors of the same rank, making it easier to break through the threshold of life and death, and to push open the gates of the immortal realm.

This passage

When visiting the Observation Tower, Master Xu Kai personally stated:

At the age of fourteen, the realm of subtlety?

Yun Yuan smiled

Xu Xian is actually from the Chang Wang clan? Yun Hong was secretly astonished. The Great Qian Empire has quite a few noble lords of different surnames, and these lords are usually powerful immortals who have established themselves.

In this world, there are a very small number of young warriors who have been stuck at the sixth peak, finding it difficult to condense their veins, yet their physical qualities continue to improve...

The door was suddenly pushed open with a clang.

"Come on, Xiaohao, Xiaomeng, accompany Uncle to get some food." Yunhong then took the two little ones to the kitchen

Father

No wonder he became an immortal at just over twenty years old; such talent is indeed extraordinary. Yun Hong couldn't help but sigh.

Alright, the water has long been boiled, hurry up and take a shower, we can talk about it after you finish bathing. Duan Qing interrupted the conversation between the two brothers and reached out to remove the clothes from Yun Yuan's body

A normal person, after spending two years, can naturally be considered remarkable for transitioning from the sixth level of body refinement to becoming a martial artist

Yun Hong had arranged the meals, and Yun Yuan had already washed up and changed into a clean outfit, walking out of the inner room with Duan Qing

Isn't it so? Yun Hong felt puzzled in his heart

Please repackage the book.

On the contrary, it is because their body tempering talent is exceptionally high, and their requirements for 'Naling' in body tempering far exceed those of ordinary people. The downside of such extraordinary talent is that it makes the condensation of meridians extremely difficult, which may cause them to miss the optimal meridian condensation period between the ages of 14 and 16

In the book, Xu Kaixian recounts his experiences. He possesses an exceptionally high talent for body tempering, yet he was unable to condense his meridians for a long time. He utilized numerous treasures from his clan and even attracted the personal attention of the 'King Chang' to assist him in establishing his foundation, which took a full two years before he successfully condensed his meridians

Tomorrow, he will also deliver the books to Master Yang Lou

The Ten Levels of Martial Arts: the first three levels focus on body tempering, while levels four to six emphasize muscle transformation. The essence lies in refining the flesh and blood throughout the body, achieving the utmost refinement of flesh and blood, ultimately allowing the energy to enter the body, thus meeting the most fundamental requirement of 'Spirit Absorption'

I understand. Yun Yuan nodded in agreement and suddenly sighed, "In the blink of an eye, we have almost been in Donghe County for seven years..."

"Not bad," Yun Hong said with a smile

The Yunhong family is merely one among the countless shattered families.

Before the Condensation Vein, Xu Kaixian's physical quality had already far surpassed that of his peers, and he could be considered a Condensation Vein warrior? Yun Hong furrowed his brows, contemplating many thoughts, and finally gently closed the book

These youths progress more rapidly; aside from a few who benefit from the unique treasures nurturing their growth, the majority do so because they are inherently weaker. Their physical refinement limits are lower, thus they can easily meet the requirements for 'Nailing the Spirit.' Although they have taken a step forward, when it comes to truly reaching the tenth level of enlightenment, breaking through the threshold of life and death to attain immortality will become exceedingly difficult due to their insufficient foundation... The vast majority of martial artists are like this.

Seven years ago, I was merely an eight-year-old child who had just begun to show talent in martial arts. If it had not been for that great flood back then, I might still be in Sanhe Town today

Xu Xian is indeed a master of swordsmanship, having begun his training at the age of 9, reaching the pinnacle of basic sword skills by 13, attaining the subtle realm by 14, and achieving the realm of momentum by 19... Yun Hong looked on in astonishment

Yun Hong is aware of how difficult this is

Very soon

Yun Hong is not reading as quickly as before; he is examining the material more carefully.

This is merely a concise statement from the "Yangzhou Gazetteer," consisting of no more than one hundred words

Xu Kaixian, with innate talent that needs no further elaboration, was born into a prominent family with abundant resources. Why then did he still spend a full two years?

We have reached an agreement; it is a restaurant, so there is no worry about work this month. Yun Yuan chuckled and then looked at Yun Hong: "Brother, how have things been at the martial arts academy recently?"

Yun Hong's perspective is not particularly limited. Having been taught by Yang Lou for many years, he is well aware that mastery of swordsmanship inevitably leads to mastery of boxing techniques. This will significantly enhance his control over his body, which in turn will allow for rapid refinement of his physical form.

Soon, Yun Hong obtained the answer

"Xiao Hao, Meng Meng, you two let go quickly, your father is dirty and needs to take a shower first." Hearing the voice, Duan Qing walked over and picked up both Yun Hao and Yun Meng.

Born into a noble family, it goes without saying that Xu Kaixian must have used the finest spiritual herbs and treasures for cultivation since childhood. However, in the practice of swordsmanship, the assistance of external objects is not significant; it primarily relies on one's own efforts.

The sound of turning pages.

My father and mother have been missing for over seven years now

He continued to look down

Time flows by

Yun Hong continued onward

However, in the world, every living being is unique. Even if their cultivation journeys are completely identical, significant differences can still arise. Some young individuals can reach the pinnacle of muscle transformation very quickly and soon condense their meridians, appearing to possess extraordinary talent, but this is not the case.

"Father is back." Yun Hao and Yun Meng, the two little ones, heard the voice and, upon seeing their father, both ran over with smiles, each hugging one of Yun Yuan's legs.

Indeed

It has been nearly seven years

Bang bang, the floor made a sound

Yun Hong, while eating the spiritual rice that his sister-in-law had specially prepared for him, said softly: "Elder brother, today is the end of the month, after we finish eating, we need to go to the Immortal Temple to pay respects to Immortal Xu."

Yun Hong was also taken aback

"Elder Brother." Yun Honglian stood up, reaching out to take the sweat towel from Elder Brother's hand

A tall young man, nearly 1.9 meters in height, walked in from outside. He was wearing a tank top, covered in dust, yet his face was filled with a hearty and sincere smile.

"Not right." Yun Hong suddenly frowned: "Xu Kaixian, reaching the sixth level of body refinement at the age of fourteen, took a full two years to become a martial artist?"

It is not because they lack talent

The clans capable of establishing a monarchy are undoubtedly among the top clans in the Central Plains and the Nine Provinces, with powerful immortals residing within the clan

The two little meatballs laughed heartily

Yun Hong murmured to herself: "Am I really the rare individual with an extraordinary body refinement talent as mentioned by Xu Xian?"

A family joyfully began to eat together

One's own talent can be considered exceptional in Donghe County, but it pales in comparison to that of the immortal Xu Kai.

Once the meridians are unblocked, all channels will be connected, allowing one to begin cultivating true energy techniques. The enhancement of strength will be rapid, provided that the most basic requirement of 'spiritual absorption' is met.

This is Yun Hong's elder brother, Yun Yuan, who is eleven years older than Yun Hong

Behind the phrase 'one million casualties and missing', there lies the death of hundreds of thousands of people and the impact on millions, resulting in a catastrophic disaster sweeping across the entire Ningyang County

Is the most basic requirement of Naling too high?" Yun Hong was momentarily taken aback

Unbeknownst to me, the candle had already been lit by my sister-in-law, and the room was much brighter.