Chapter Nine, The Illustrated Guide to Swallowing Yuan

One person upheld an empire, which clearly demonstrates the power of an innate strong individual. However, what lies before Ning Yuan now is a path of cultivation that severs his innate potential

However, due to Ning Yuan's body being too fragile to perfectly bear Dian Wei's power, he fainted after exhausting himself following the slaying of the Iron Violent Bear

"Alas, I have failed as a person," Ning Yuan sighed, then turned his gaze to the box, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

Seeing Ji Wushuang in this state, Ning Yuan smiled, reached out his hand to pat her shoulder, and said: "I will leave first, later you have someone send those things to my room."

If a demon beast specializes in refining its physical body, can it never step into the innate realm? Hearing Ji Wushuang's words, Ning Yuan couldn't help but be taken aback, staring at the Tunyuan Gong in his hands, lost in thought.

Upon hearing this, the maid naturally did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly conveyed the message

However, compared to the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, the Swallowing Yuan Skill requires greater resource consumption and cannot cultivate internal energy, which is particularly fatal

Watching Ning Yuan's departing figure, Ji Wushuang slightly frowned, her eyes reflecting a hint of confusion and doubt, yet in the end, she chose not to say much and turned to walk into the house

As for the fatal flaw of merely stepping into the innate realm, it is certainly not a problem. Although the innate realm is formidable, it has not yet reached the level of a deity. With the hero card in Ning Yuan's possession, among the heroes he can summon, there will undoubtedly be those who are not inferior to the innate powerhouses. At that time, will this minor issue not be resolved?

This is the advantage and disadvantage of the Swallowing Yuan technique, and it is precisely the reason why Ning Yuan is currently wearing a smile.

Having said that, Ning Yuan did not linger and turned to leave

Upon thinking of this, Ning Yuan felt a slight excitement in his heart. He set down the ancient text, walked into the small courtyard, and directly began to practice the Swallowing Yuan Technique.

Ji Wushuang stood beside him, silent and unspoken. She did not wish to pressure Ning Yuan, but reality never changes according to one's thoughts. Ning Yuan's aptitude was too poor; if he did not cultivate the Swallowing Yuan Technique, it would be impossible for him to achieve any success in the path of martial arts.

In this world, many martial arts techniques require internal energy to be activated, especially those related to body movement; without substantial internal energy, it is impossible to exert the expected power.

The entire Tun Yuan Gong consists of 81 sets of illustrations, divided into nine levels, corresponding to the nine ranks of the postnatal realm in martial arts. Each rank contains nine sets of illustrations and nine movements. As long as one practices according to the movements depicted in the Tun Yuan Gong illustrations, effective results can be achieved

No qualifications are required, no enlightenment is necessary; as long as one has sufficient time and resources, one can reach that supreme realm

"Elder brother..." Upon hearing this, Ji Wushuang understood that Ning Yuan had already made a decision. She felt a sense of relief in her heart, yet a trace of indescribable thoughts lingered, leaving Ji Wushuang momentarily at a loss for words

Ning Yuan had just completed the fourth movement when he could no longer hold on, collapsing onto the ground, drenched in sweat, gasping for breath, while an overwhelming sensation of hunger surged within him, as if he had not eaten anything for over ten days

Transform into the essence of devouring, consuming flesh and blood, absorbing the vital essence from within, thereby nourishing oneself and refining flesh, blood, and bones

After being assisted to sit down by two maidservants, Ning Yuan waved his hand and said, "Go, tell the kitchen to prepare some food for me. Remember, it must all be the flesh and blood of demon beasts, and do not bring any miscellaneous items."

This is undoubtedly a significant flaw, but for Ning Yuan, this Swallowing Yuan Technique is an unparalleled profound skill

Therefore, as long as one is a person, they can cultivate the Swallowing Yuan Technique

The silence lasted for a moment, and finally, Ning Yuan raised his head, smiled at Ji Wushuang, and said: "Hmm, I understand now, thank you."

Ning Yuan stood in the courtyard, beginning his cultivation according to the first layer of the Swallowing Yuan Manual. However, the seemingly simple nine movements proved to be exceedingly difficult to execute. Each variation of the movements made Ning Yuan feel his body trembling slightly, and waves of tingling soreness surged from his limbs and bones, as if millions of ants were gnawing at his body, making it unbearable

In response to this, Ning Yuan couldn't help but let out a bitter smile. Generally speaking, most individuals who practice the Swallowing Yuan Technique for the first time are able to complete the cultivation of nine illustrations. However, his body was simply too weak; even after being strengthened by the blood of Chi You, it remained so. This was why he found it difficult to continue after reaching the fourth illustration.

If he were just an ordinary person, it would be fine; he could live a peaceful life. However, he is now the eldest grandson of the Ning family, the future heir of the Ning family. Without sufficient strength, how can he support the vast Ning family, and how can he face the various intrigues and disputes within the Great Qin Empire?

Come here!

To practice or not to practice

For Ning Yuan, who possesses a hero system, the most important aspect is not the true energy, but the physical body, as only a sufficiently powerful body can perfectly bear the strength of the hero card

This individual holds an extraordinarily transcendent position within the Qin Empire, one that even the revered Emperor of Qin, the Nine-Five Sovereign, cannot compare to. He is the pillar of the Qin Empire; without the support of this innate powerhouse, the Qin Empire would not only face imminent destruction but would also find itself in a precarious situation. The Qin royal family would have no hope of securing their throne.

For example, the previous Dian Wei, his true strength is certainly not limited to this. With nearly four layers of the blood of Chiyou awakened, not to mention fighting a single Iron Violent Bear, even ten of them would not necessarily exhaust him

Yes, young master, please wait a moment

The innate powerhouse of the Great Qin royal family is none other than the Great Qin Sword God, who entered the innate realm a century ago

"Yes, Yan'er takes her leave!" Upon hearing this, Yan'er hurriedly set down the box and quickly left the courtyard.

As soon as the maid left, another person entered the courtyard, who was none other than Ji Wushuang's personal maid, the girl named Yan'er

It is precisely under circumstances like Ning Yuan's that the cultivation of the Swallowing Yuan Technique is most suitable

Therefore, the shortcomings of the Swallowing Yuan skill are not a significant issue for Ning Yuan, but its benefits are immense for him

It is just like the Great Qin Empire, where the number of martial practitioners is countless, yet there are only a handful of strong individuals who have entered the Innate Realm, totaling no more than a dozen. Among them, there are representatives from the three major sects and the royal family of Qin, as well as a few individuals like Master Ji Wushuang, who possess hidden lineages.

This manual on the art of swallowing essence is a gateway to cultivation, yet the key to cultivation lies fundamentally in the act of consumption. Only by consuming well can one cultivate the art of swallowing essence. Conversely, without sufficient resources to support this endeavor, regardless of one's innate talent, it is impossible to master this particular technique.

For Ning Yuan, the strength of the physical body far surpasses that of true energy. As long as one possesses a sufficiently powerful physical body, what does it matter if there is no true energy? Moreover, he currently bears the blood of Chi You, and the power of this bloodline is closely related to the physical body. As long as he can awaken the tenth layer of Chi You's blood, what does it matter if he is a congenital expert? Have you not heard of the saying that one force can break all methods?

Regarding the previous matter, Ji Wushuang truly does not wish for it to occur again

Fortunately, the practice of this Swallowing Yuan skill is not primarily about the cultivation of the Swallowing Yuan Manual, but rather revolves around a single word: eat

Swallowing Yuan Gong, severing the path of innate origin

This is precisely why the swallowing essence technique is so remarkable, yet few people practice it; it is considered too impractical. Those who have the resources to cultivate it do not value it, while those who wish to practice it lack the necessary resources

Ning Yuan was not clear about the immense power of the Innate Realm, but he understood very well what the Innate Realm signified

Although Ning Dashao is lecherous, he possesses a strong sense of integrity. His flirtations are confined to the realm of brothels and entertainment, and he has never harmed any innocent young women. The rumors of him bullying men and oppressing women are unfounded and it is unclear how they came to circulate.

Unable to cultivate true energy

Ning Yuan, who was lying limp on the ground, was now unable to stand even in battle. However, it was of no concern; with his status as the young master of the Ning family, there had always been attendants in the courtyard. As soon as he called out, two maidservants quickly approached to help him up.

It has been previously stated that this Swallowing Yuan skill is not limited by qualifications and does not require comprehension. The reason for this is quite simple, as it is fundamentally not a profound martial art.

Firstly, this Swallowing Yuan Skill is not limited by qualifications, and does not even require comprehension. It refines the human body, bones, and meridians using the method of nurturing demon beasts. As long as there are sufficient resources, one can continuously strengthen the physical body, resulting in immense strength, vigorous vitality, and an extraordinarily powerful physical form, even comparable to the kings among demon beasts

Upon reaching the Master realm, when true energy transforms into formidable energy, this flaw becomes even more pronounced. This is because a strong practitioner at the Master level can establish a circulation of formidable energy within their body, constantly having formidable energy protecting them, making them impervious to blades and swords, and unaffected by water and fire

Seeing that Yan'er looked extremely nervous, Ning Yuan felt somewhat helpless. Although the young master Ning was somewhat flirtatious and lecherous, it is normal for a man to be lustful; if he is not, then he has either practiced the Sunflower Manual or is simply gay

Of course, these matters are trivial. Ning Yuan glanced at the small box held by Yan Er and immediately recognized it as the belongings lost to him by Li Shuguang and Mu Chengfei's group. Therefore, he waved his hand and said, "Place the items here, and you may return to Wushuang."

Looking at the Tongyuan Skill in his hands, Ning Yuan felt just as conflicted as when he was looking at the Sunflower Scripture

The young girl appeared somewhat nervous when she walked in, which was understandable. Prior to this, Ning Yuan was well-known as a notorious lecher, and all the maids in the Ning residence kept their distance from him.

If Ning Yuan practices the Swallowing Yuan Technique, even if he reaches the Master Realm, he will be unable to condense the Gang Qi and can only rely on his physical body to withstand attacks. This is undoubtedly extremely disadvantageous, as he is a human, not a demon beast. The demon beasts possess innate divine abilities, while he has nothing but his formidable physique.

This extraordinary skill is particularly similar to a divine technique from the martial arts novels of Ning Yuan's previous life, namely the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill

This is truly a remarkable skill tailored specifically for him

An hour later, in Ning Yuan's room, as he gazed at the ancient book in his hands, a faint smile appeared on his face