Chapter 8, Time Flies

However, Zhao Rui cannot freely control the release of his vital energy; he must integrate it with his physical body in order to exert his maximum combat power

The vital energy circulates continuously, flowing incessantly through the meridians

He could feel the true energy continuously gathering and growing at his fingertips, yet all along, this true energy remained concentrated at his fingertips, unable to be released.

Zhao Rui was lost in thought, his mind racing like a wild horse that had broken free, galloping in all directions

Zhao Rui understood that his cultivation was still insufficient to break through this barrier and enter the mid-stage of Spirit Seizing. No amount of urgency would help, so he decided to abandon further attempts, calm his mind, and focus entirely on absorbing the spiritual energy from the heavens and the earth to strengthen his own power

In the early stages of seizing the spirit, the true energy flowed through the meridians, significantly enhancing Zhao Rui's explosive power, allowing him to surpass the limits of the human body, lift objects weighing hundreds of pounds, and even deliver a full-force strike capable of shattering hard granite boulders

However, the date displayed on the quartz clock is indeed the 28th

"Xiao Rui! You are talking nonsense! I clearly eat less than you!" Sun Xiaolan said angrily, waving her delicate fist and pretending to hit him. Zhao Rui laughed and quickly took a few steps forward to dodge.

Zhao Rui summoned fifteen luminous images from his mind, depicting the "Eight Desolations Slaying Immortals Technique." He then calmed his mind, eliminating all distractions, and focused his consciousness on the second luminous image, sensing the mysteries of heaven and earth according to the incantations depicted therein

He discovered that the true energy within him had grown increasingly powerful through cultivation. With a casual punch, a shadowy afterimage accompanied by a sharp sound of breaking air flashed through the atmosphere. He had no doubt that if this punch were to strike a person, it would undoubtedly reduce them to a pile of minced flesh

As a cultivator, with each advancement in level, one's strength increases geometrically; however, correspondingly, the level of difficulty also doubles.

If it reaches the later stage of Spirit Seizing, his power will become even stronger, and his vital energy will automatically envelop his entire body, rendering bullets ineffective against him

Gradually, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth began to gather around him. At first, it was just wisps and strands, slowly penetrating through his skin, through his bones, and entering his meridians. After a while, the influx of spiritual energy started to accelerate, as if it were being torn by an invisible force, flowing in from all directions.

Zhao Ruiming suddenly realized that he had unknowingly spent seven days in his cultivation

This cultivation truly consumes a great deal of time; no wonder in some novels, cultivators can enter seclusion for decades or even centuries

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth continuously flows in, and Zhao Rui's true energy also grows steadily, circulating constantly, ultimately returning to the dantian

Zhao Rui murmured with a hint of envy that Sun Xiaolan had the love of her parents, while he had no one to nag at him.

No way!

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth flows through the meridians into the dantian, where it undergoes repeated refining and extraction in this great furnace, forming a mist-like true energy. This energy then travels along the meridians into the limbs and bones, gradually expelling the impurities.

The two of them playfully bickered for a while, then went to an internet café to surf the web for a bit, after which they each returned home

From the early to the mid-stages of spirit acquisition, although it is merely an elevation of one level, the realm of cultivation and the difficulty of cultivation are vastly different

Two people strolled along the sidewalk, engaging in aimless conversation, feeling very content

"I am not afraid, because my constitution allows me to eat anything without gaining weight. The girls in the dormitory are quite envious of me!" Sun Xiaolan slightly raised her head, her face revealing a hint of pride.

Zhao Rui lay on the bed, his head resting on his arms, his mind racing through the tumultuous ups and downs of the past few days, the cycle of life and death, leaving him feeling somewhat incredulous.

Uncertain of how much time had passed, Zhao Rui gently exhaled a breath of turbid air, opened his eyes, and emerged from his state of cultivation

The true energy in the dantian is dispersing like mist, expanding and growing little by little, without any constraints

I see, no wonder you were eating so desperately just now, even more than I did; it turns out you are not afraid of gaining weight!

This is not a big deal, but the date on the quartz clock actually shows August 28, which is the day for school fee payment

"Sister Xiaolan, you just ate too much, aren't you afraid of gaining weight?" Zhao Rui teased from the side

At this time, it was already late at night, and the bright moonlight streamed through the glass window into the room, as if coating the floor with a layer of white frost

Zhao Rui, following the method indicated in the second diagram, draws out the true energy from the Dantian, allowing it to flow along the meridians and the diagram's pathways, all the way to the fingertips

At this time, the sky was already bright, and the sunlight streamed through the window, making it uncomfortably hot. Zhao Rui crawled out of bed, walked to the living room, and looked up at the quartz clock hanging on the wall, preparing to confirm what time it actually was.

"A hundred steps after a meal, live to ninety-nine." Sun Xiaolan gently rubbed her belly, wearing a look of contentment

Zhao Rui rubbed his eyes, almost doubting whether he had seen it incorrectly, because on the day he began his training, there was clearly still a week left before the start of school

Happy Little Sister Lan

After dinner, the two of them came out of the restaurant. Sun Xiaolan did not want to go home so early, so she suggested taking a walk outside before returning, claiming it would aid digestion

He loudly complained, hurriedly took the tuition fee, and called out to Sun Xiaolan next door to go to school together

"I never expected that there truly exist deities and demons in this world. It turns out that those myths and legends passed down from ancient times actually conceal some elements of truth behind them." He murmured to himself, his tone filled with a sense of emotion, "If I were to successfully cultivate, would I also be able to ascend to immortality as described in the legends? Hmm, if I could become an immortal, what would the world of deities and demons be like?"

At this time, Zhao Rui had already entered the early stage of Spirit Seizing, hoping that his strength could advance further and that he could soon reach the mid-stage of Spirit Seizing

Moreover, his senses became more acute; his vision improved, allowing him to see farther and more clearly, while his hearing was significantly enhanced, enabling him to clearly hear the sound of Sun Xiaolan being nagged by her mother next door

However, if he reaches the mid-stage of Spirit Seizing, his power will undergo a qualitative change. He will no longer be bound by the limitations of the physical body and will be able to freely manipulate true energy, inflicting harm invisibly. Even a fallen leaf or a thin piece of paper in his hands will transform into a terrifying weapon capable of taking a life.

Zhao Rui felt as if he were floating on a cloud, his entire being filled with an unparalleled sense of comfort, completely devoid of the excruciating pain he had experienced during his previous cultivation when his meridians felt as if they were about to burst

After a considerable amount of time, he finally gathered his thoughts, sat up from the bed, adjusted his posture, closed his eyes, and began to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, practicing the "Eight Desolations Slaying Immortals Technique"

At this time, night has fallen, the lights are dazzling, people are coming and going along the streets, and there are some vendors setting up stalls, creating a lively atmosphere

It feels as though there is an invisible wall firmly blocking the way ahead, and no matter how hard one tries, there can be no progress whatsoever