Chapter 10, Returning to the Preceding Heaven from the Following Heaven

In the evening, Yang Tianwen took out the container made of leaves as usual to collect the dew. He then cleaned the few large wild chickens that Xiao Bai had caught today, roasted them until cooked, and after enjoying the meal, began his daily routine of cultivation.

Yang Tianwen was excited; with such power, he would undoubtedly be the most formidable person on Earth. He became more proactive in his cultivation, approaching it with greater seriousness and meticulousness.

"Alright, alright, thank you for your protection. You deserve a reward. Let's go catch some prey and roast it to eat," Yang Tianwen said with a smile.

Three months was not merely a time for cultivation; it was also a journey northward alongside Xiaobai. As they traveled, Yang Tianwen came to realize how fortunate he had been to find himself beside that giant tree, which happened to be Xiaobai's dwelling. The area within a radius of several hundred miles was all under Xiaobai's domain, and it was conveniently located on the outskirts of the forest. Once they ventured beyond that range, on the very first day, they encountered a massive wild boar, its terrifying tusks and savage gaze startling Yang Tianwen. Where had he ever seen such a scene before? As they traveled, Yang Tianwen came to realize how fortunate he had been to find himself beside that giant tree, which happened to be Xiaobai's dwelling. The area within a radius of several hundred miles was all under Xiaobai's domain, and it was conveniently located on the outskirts of the forest. Once they ventured beyond that range, on the very first day, they encountered a massive wild boar, its terrifying tusks and savage gaze startling Yang Tianwen. Where had he ever seen such a scene before?

Nowadays, Yang Tianwen no longer needs sleep to recover his physical strength and energy. Cultivating the path of freedom allows the true energy within him to circulate rapidly, which is even more effective than sleep

At the break of dawn, Yang Tianwen had not yet awakened, while Xiao Bai stood nervously by his side. This was because Yang Tianwen was on the verge of a breakthrough. After a period of accumulation, he was just half a step away from entering the Qi Circulation Stage, transforming the acquired into the innate. From this point onward, the true energy within him would gradually begin to change.

Yang Tianwen was taken aback for a moment; indeed, one should not judge a beast by its appearance, nor the sea by its measure. Who would have thought that Little White was so formidable

Yang Tianwen familiarized himself with the true energy within his body and discovered that the overall amount of true energy seemed to have decreased significantly. However, it was filled with a faint purple innate true energy, making Yang Tianwen feel more powerful than ever, at least ten times stronger. Moreover, his awareness and sensitivity to the external world had also improved considerably; even before the gentle breeze had passed, he could sense its direction. The tiny ant on the tip of the grass was so clear in Yang Tianwen's perception that he could even see the serrations on its legs. With a single leap, he effortlessly covered ten zhang, lightly tapping his toes on the branches, and in a few bounds, he reached the top of the tree. Standing on the leaves and gazing into the distance, the vastness and beauty of the world left Yang Tianwen in awe

As the true qi accumulates in the lower dantian and middle dantian, it is also continuously transported and compressed. The hue of the purple qi will gradually deepen. Then, it will overflow from the dantian, reaching all major acupoints throughout the body. This is how one can enter the qi refining stage. It will continue until all three hundred sixty-five major acupoints in the body are filled with innate purple qi. This will be a very lengthy process, far more intricate and complex than the current cultivation methods.

Acquired Qi cannot be compared to Innate Qi; the two are not on the same level. If we were to quantify it, the quality of Acquired Qi at the tenth level is still inferior to that of Innate Qi at the first level. In ancient times, all Qi practitioners cultivated Innate Qi, which is why they possessed such extraordinary abilities

Xiao Bai only needs to release a slight breath, and within a radius of several miles, there are likely no other animals present. After all, this is the outskirts of the forest, closest to human habitation, where the spiritual energy is becoming increasingly sparse

Three days passed just like that, and Yang Tianwen finally opened his eyes, feeling refreshed, as if the world had become clearer. He stood up, took a few deep breaths, and felt a pleasant tremor throughout his body

Wuwu... Xiao Bai nodded happily, his attitude becoming ten times more enthusiastic. Then he jumped down, his figure flashing as he dashed into the forest at an extremely fast speed

The miraculous nature of the Ancient Qi Refining Method is evident here; during the practice, one progresses step by step while also nourishing the primordial spirit and attaining a connection with the universe.

As he journeyed along, Yang Tianwen began to deliberately train his skills. Has he never eaten pork or seen a pig run? Having read extensively on Earth, Yang Tianwen's understanding of martial arts is that it is fast, fierce, and precise. Isn't there a saying on television that goes, "In the world of martial arts, nothing is unbreakable, only speed is invincible"?

Yang Tianwen chuckled lightly, picked up Xiaobai, tossed it onto his shoulder, and stroked its snow-white fur, saying, "I know you are the best, is that enough?" Yang Tianwen also realized that this world was even more dangerous than he had imagined. His reactions and adaptability were far from satisfactory; possessing a robust amount of true energy was of little use. He must practice. However, life had finally improved, and after more than two years without meat, it was truly unsatisfactory. A hearty meal of roasted wild boar was definitely pure natural delicacy. Xiaobai had never tasted such delicious food before, happily bouncing around, and a roasted wild boar weighing several hundred pounds was mostly taken down by Xiaobai.

In a moment of surprise, the adorable little white creature raised its eyes and rushed forward, its cute little paw lifted, gently striking the towering wild boar, which stood two meters tall, and forcefully slamming it into the ground to a depth of three meters

Xiao Bai shook his right paw in a self-congratulatory manner, his face full of pride

Yang Tianwen has reached the Qi Circulation Stage, with true energy circulating throughout his body continuously, operating at all times. With each complete cycle, the innate true energy within him accumulates further.

One does not realize until one practices; upon practicing, one is astonished. Yang Tianwen himself did not know he was this formidable. Over a distance of 100 meters, while world champions take eight to nine seconds to complete the run, Yang Tianwen only took a mere three seconds. In the context of high-speed punches, a single strike can shatter several hundred pounds of boulders, and he himself shows no signs of strain.

Yang Tianwen watched as Xiaobai dashed into the forest, and he began to prepare the fire pit himself. The lighter's fuel had long been used up along with the *illustrated* book, so the task of starting the fire would have to be done by Xiaobai.

Xiao Bai whimpered twice, jumped onto Yang Tianwen's shoulder, licked his cheek a few times, and then pointed to the ground, seemingly seeking recognition for its efforts

The day after tomorrow marks a significant threshold, neither too big nor too small. After an indeterminate amount of time, Yang Tianwen felt as if something had been pierced, and he suddenly felt refreshed. The speed of the true energy circulating within him increased a hundredfold, with countless spiritual energies surging into Yang Tianwen's heavenly spirit. During the operation of the true energy within his body, the postnatal true energy originally in the lower dantian began to gradually compress, becoming tighter and tighter, with the pressure increasing. Finally, a trace of light purple true energy began to overflow, rushing towards Yang Tianwen's middle dantian. The middle dantian, which was originally empty and narrow, gradually expanded, filled with light purple true energy. The acupoints throughout his body, along with the surrounding meridians, formed a perfect great circulatory cycle. Simultaneously, during the operation of the true energy within his body, the postnatal true energy in the lower dantian continued to compress, becoming tighter and tighter, with the pressure increasing. Eventually, a trace of light purple true energy began to overflow, rushing towards Yang Tianwen's middle dantian. The middle dantian, which was originally empty and narrow, gradually expanded, filled with light purple true energy. The acupoints throughout his body, along with the surrounding meridians, formed a perfect great circulatory cycle. At the same time, the spiritual energy surging in from the heavenly spirit, while passing through the heavenly spirit, also cleansed the three souls and seven spirits in Yang Tianwen's upper dantian. After being nourished by countless spiritual energies, Yang Tianwen's original soul became increasingly robust and began to undergo transformation.