Chapter 9, Rebirth.

According to the calculations of Master Hun, after completing the first three levels of cultivation in the initial stage of Qi Dan, Jiang Cen may completely sever ties with the mortal world and reach the realm of "Bigu," relying solely on the inhalation and exhalation of the primordial energy of heaven and earth to sustain the vitality of his physical body

Subsequently, his cultivation became increasingly proficient, his success rate rose higher, and the speed of his cultivation accelerated.

It is all about the immortal, in a single thought. After a month in this cave, Jiang Cen looks back, as if it were a different world.

The cultivation of the nasal pulse, ear pulse, and eye pulse has made Jiang Cen's senses more acute

Great Zhou Tian! Jiang Cen was overjoyed, for he had cultivated eighty-one small Zhou Tians and achieved a Great Zhou Tian! That warm stream of air was the true qi he had cultivated in his dantian.

The "Dao Sutra" is indeed profound! The old soul exclaimed: "It is a pity that I am left with only a wisp of a remnant soul and cannot personally cultivate this set of techniques!"

Due to a combination of various factors, Jiang Cen's cultivation speed is several dozen times faster than that of ordinary cultivators. Even those individuals who are referred to as prodigies in cultivation would likely pale in comparison to Jiang Cen.

The circulation of meridian energy is becoming increasingly proficient, the success rate is rising, and the speed of cultivation is accelerating.

Thus, after another two days, Jiang Cen's hand Shaoyang pulse had also completed thirty-six major circulations, signifying its perfection

It turned out that the sky was already bright! He had been practicing tirelessly throughout the night and finally achieved the first Great Zhou Tian.

The practice of oral pulse cultivation has significantly reduced his desires for food, and he rarely feels hungry. Each day, he only needs to obtain a considerable amount of energy from the primordial qi of heaven and earth through meditation and breath control to sustain the functioning of his body

He can clearly see every small stone in the dim cave, hear the sound of a pika scurrying outside the cave entrance several tens of meters away, and even smell the faint, delicate fragrance of wildflowers blooming outside the cave.

Generally, cultivators with three or four spiritual roots must breathe and circulate their energy dozens of times to gather a faint amount of primordial energy, allowing it to flow through their meridians and acupoints to cultivate a small circulation; moreover, the true qi they refine each time is significantly weaker, making the difficulty of connecting multiple acupoints in one breath greatly increased, thus resulting in a very low success rate

He took a nap for a few hours, and after waking up, he continued to cultivate the second meridian... the Lesser Yang Meridian

Initially, Jiang Cen practiced cultivation to preserve his life, but after beginning his training, even if his life was no longer in danger, the extraordinary sensations experienced during cultivation were enough to propel him to continue his practice relentlessly

The old master Hun stated that typically only cultivators who have reached the later stage of Qi Dan can have such experiences. Jiang Cen, having merely cultivated the most rudimentary first layer of the oral meridian, surprisingly has such a distinct sensation, indicating that the Dao Sutra is indeed an exceptionally profound technique

The cultivation of the eight meridians in the hands and feet has brought about significant changes to Jiang Cen's body. He did not gain muscle; rather, he became somewhat leaner. However, the strength in his hands and feet has greatly increased, and his agility has improved remarkably. His body's reactions are much more nimble than before, often responding immediately to his thoughts.

From today onwards, I, Jiang Cen, shall be a cultivator, no longer to be at the mercy of others

After experiencing hundreds of failures, Jiang Cen finally succeeded in cultivating the first small circulation of the Hand Shaoyang Meridian

And now, you have undergone a complete transformation and have become a cultivator at the initial stage of Qi Dan!

I want to take control of my own destiny

Jiang Cen did not feel sleepy, nor did he feel particularly hungry

When the flow is smooth, one only needs to inhale and exhale the vital energy of heaven and earth two or three times to connect the refined true energy through the twelve acupoints in one go, completing a small circulation within a few breaths. A large circulation can be completed in less than half an hour at the fastest.

According to the words of the old soul, other cultivators do not experience such a sense of exhilaration during their training. Instead, prolonged practice leads to soreness and fatigue in their meridians. Jiang Cen's remarkable experience should be attributed to the uniqueness of the cultivation method he practices

No matter how perilous the road ahead may be, one must find a way to survive, to break the deadlock, and to find the way 'home'

The distinction between the celestial and the mortal is akin to a chasm, no less significant than the separation between life and death; in due course, you will come to understand this yourself

Each lineage's cultivation brings about a tremendous transformation in Jiang Cen from the inside out

He continues to cultivate

What truly earned the praise of the soul elder was that after the cultivation of the five organs and five meridians, Jiang Cen's sensitivity to the primordial energy of heaven and earth had become significantly more acute, to the extent that he could even distinguish the different attributes of the five elemental energies within the universe

The cultivation of the Lesser Yang Meridian allowed Jiang Cen to experience a remarkable sensation. During the practice, it felt as if two streams of cool spring water were flowing through his arms, seemingly cleansing the impurities within them, bringing an indescribable comfort. After the practice, his arms did not increase in muscle mass, yet his strength had significantly increased. Moreover, the joints in his arms were exceptionally flexible, and even after repeatedly lifting heavy objects, he felt no soreness at all

These are the changes brought about by the long-term cultivation of cultivators, but typically, it requires several years of practice and a certain level of attainment. However, due to the extraordinary nature of the "Dao Sutra," Jiang Cen experienced such changes merely by practicing the most superficial first layer of the technique.

When entering the cave, you are merely a mortal

And there are still a little more than half of the wild pears remaining

Jiang Cen finally understood why he was always found by the Sword-Using Scholar whenever he hid in the cave, because for high-level cultivators, the breath he tried so hard to conceal could be heard like snoring from several dozen zhang away

This transformation can be described as a complete metamorphosis, leaving Jiang Cen overjoyed. At times, Jiang Cen would ponder that if he could return to reality with his current physique, winning several Olympic gold medals in events such as gymnastics and athletics should not be a difficult task

It is truly an extraordinarily marvelous internal skill! The entire person seems to be completely transformed! I wonder what the scene will be like after completing the cultivation of all eighteen meridians

The cultivation of the eighteen meridians has been completed, and the first layer of the Qi Dan in its initial stage has finally been perfected

Next are the oral pulse, nasal pulse, and other pulses related to the five senses, interspersed with the eight pulses of the hands and feet, and finally, the five pulses of the five organs

Jiang Cen's Five Elements Heavenly Spiritual Root is undoubtedly the best qualification for cultivating this technique. Soul Elder repeatedly praised that the "Dao Sutra" is simply a top-notch technique tailor-made for Jiang Cen

As for the speed of cultivation, no other cultivators can compare to Jiang Cen

The five organs and five meridians, classified according to the five elements, are as follows: the lungs belong to metal, the liver to wood, the kidneys to water, the spleen to earth, and the heart to fire. Only cultivators who possess the five spiritual roots can successfully cultivate and perfect these five meridians.

Generally speaking, only cultivators who have reached the Dan Formation stage are able to practice fasting. This has led Elder Hun to praise the Dao Sutra even more highly

Jiang Cen shared his cultivation insights with Elder Hun, which astonished Elder Hun greatly

More than a month! The old man exclaimed in admiration: "This is much faster than I had anticipated!"

He opened his eyes and saw beams of light streaming in through the gaps in the rocks at the cave entrance

After an indeterminate period of cultivation, Jiang Cen suddenly felt a warmth in his lower abdomen, as if a gentle flow of energy was slowly surging within him

The cultivation difficulty of the Shao Yang Meridian has increased, as this meridian comprises a total of eighteen acupoints located on both hands. Jiang Cen must divide the vital energy from his breathing exercises into two streams, simultaneously connecting the meridian acupoints of both hands

Not fearing the cold or heat, and with no mosquitoes or insects falling, this is merely secondary

The cultivation of the five organs and five meridians, although seemingly without any remarkable changes on the surface, is subtly transforming his constitution through the processes of marrow washing and tendon changing.

Energized and able to stay awake all night, this is merely an additional benefit

After several consecutive rounds of cultivation, Jiang Cen increasingly felt an endless aftertaste in his mouth. Each time he practiced, the pleasure brought by the tongue meridian surpassed the enjoyment of any delicacy in the world

On the third day, the tireless Jiang Cen finally completed the thirty-six major circulations, achieving the tongue pulse.

Time has swiftly passed, and Jiang Cen has been cultivating in the cave for over a month