Chapter 4: Cultivating Skills in the Womb

At this moment, Ling Tian had only one thought: being part of the collateral line is indeed better! The direct descendants of the Ling family have the privilege to access the Cangwu Hall at any time to consult the texts; whereas Ling Tian, being a collateral descendant, only has the opportunity to enter the Cangwu Hall once a month. Therefore, each time he entered, Ling Tian would hastily memorize the martial arts and techniques that piqued his interest, and only after returning to his small courtyard would he begin to study them in detail. Over time, this habit developed, and he memorized a wealth of martial arts and techniques, which finally proved useful at this critical moment.

Sometimes Ling Tian also thinks, what if he became obsessed while still in the womb...! ... Halfway through this thought, he promptly stopped this crazy idea! Bah, bah, bah, what a jinx.

At that moment, Ling Tian suddenly thought of a rather serious problem: while he had been practicing frantically in his mother's womb, his body had indeed become healthy, and his meridians had been strengthened... but wasn't he now a bit too large? According to his calculations, he feared that he now weighed at least eight or nine pounds, how could he possibly get out? Moreover, his head had become harder than that of an average infant due to his training... According to his calculations, he feared that he now weighed at least eight or nine pounds, how could he possibly get out? Furthermore, his head had become harder than that of an average infant... What if he couldn't get out?

Ling Tian was very aware that he was merely a fleshy ball at this moment, at best just a fleshy ball that had developed its own consciousness. His current situation was still quite perilous; after all, if his mother were to carelessly fall and land on her bottom, it could very well turn him into a meaningless puddle of blood, expelled like menstrual discharge.

Therefore, Ling Tian's primary task now is to strengthen his body, ensuring that he can withstand any medication and remain lively even after a fall. Even if he must endure countless trials and tribulations, he must persevere until the day of revolutionary success—the day of his birth

Upon realizing this, Ling Tian immediately felt that his life would not be so boring anymore—at least, he could still cultivate his internal energy

Since I have come, I shall make my peace. Ling Tian thought. At this moment, Ling Tian suddenly recalled the greatest regret and grievance of his past life: being framed, receiving a merciless blow to his dantian, which destroyed all his pride and hope! ... He had originally had great hopes of completing the transformation of his internal energy from acquired to innate before the age of twenty, and then it was all taken away so suddenly ...

Ling Tian asked himself, if he had been a direct descendant of the Ling family back then, fully aware that he possessed the right to enter the Cangwu Hall at any time, would he have gone to great lengths to memorize these martial arts classics? The answer, of course, is no! For the first time in his life, Ling Tian felt genuinely fortunate to be a collateral descendant of the Ling family rather than a direct descendant! ... My savior ... the tragedy of one body and two lives has finally been avoided ... For the first time in his life, Ling Tian felt genuinely fortunate to be a collateral descendant of the Ling family rather than a direct descendant! ... My savior ... the tragedy of one body and two lives has finally been avoided ...

It felt as if a century had passed... After a long struggle, Ling Tian finally completed the first cycle of innate energy through the meridians in his body... At that moment, he was utterly exhausted, a feeling akin to holding a precious jadeite that was extremely fragile while walking a tightrope over a bottomless abyss... It was too tormenting! The first thought that crossed Ling Tian's mind upon waking was to curse loudly.

Ling Tian had no idea how long he had been in his mother's womb. Every day was just a cycle of practicing martial arts and sleeping. Ling Tian understood that once he was born, he would no longer have access to this pure innate energy for absorption. Therefore, he cherished the present time exceptionally, dedicating almost all his time to practice, except for sleeping. The noticeable change was that his limbs gradually grew, slowly becoming more robust. Through constant training, his hands and feet became quite powerful. Occasionally, a small kick would produce a sound like a drum, accompanied by a woman's gentle scolding.

After repeated verification and observation, Ling Tian finally confirmed that he had indeed been reincarnated. He had not yet figured out whether he had crossed over or not, but one thing was clear: he was currently situated inside the womb of a great pregnant woman. Praise the divine! This world is truly marvelous and full of wonders. To his surprise, the conversations outside were in Chinese. How convenient! It seems he is still on Earth, Ling Tian thought.

The cake seller! How could this happen! Ling Tian was on the verge of tears! Just when he was at a loss, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him. Yes, it seemed that in his previous life, while researching martial arts classics in the Ling family’s martial arts hall, he had memorized some martial arts manuals... Among them, there seemed to be one that introduced the art of bone contraction... There is always a way out! Ling Tian couldn't help but be moved to tears... Without further ado, Ling Tian hurriedly recalled that technique of bone contraction from his mind, even sacrificing his sleep to practice it. Life and death are at stake; he had to act quickly.

Ling Tian first focused intently on recalling the incantations and operational pathways of the secret art "Dragon Awakening Divine Skill" that he had learned in his previous life from the Ling family. He recalled it bit by bit, contemplating deeply. Ling Tian understood that this was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he would not allow himself to make even the slightest mistake

Once again, I carefully examined my body. Indeed, it resembles the general shape of a human body, closely resembling the image of an embryo in a pregnant woman's belly that I learned about in health education during middle school

Reincarnating with all the memories of a past life! This is undoubtedly an extraordinary event. It is akin to a billionaire who, upon dying and being reborn, discovers that his vast fortune has accompanied him from the womb... Starting off with innate vital energy, some martial artists spend their entire lives without reaching this level! Yet here I am, having not even fully developed into a complete human form, already presented with such an opportunity! If I do not make good use of this chance, it would be a disgrace to the blessings of my ancestors and the grace bestowed by heaven

Since the conversation with Ling Xueer on the road to the underworld, Ling Tian has joyfully discovered that his personality has changed significantly. Perhaps it is due to the resolution of the inner turmoil within him, as he no longer exhibits the extreme tendencies he had in his previous life, and his character seems to be evolving towards a more cheerful disposition

Ling Tian felt as if he were dead with despair. On a whim, he had created a human spiral drill, only to find himself in such a dreadful place. All around him seemed to be a viscous liquid, and his body had shrunk, transforming into something resembling a gourd baby. Moreover, he was suspended in the air... This situation was strikingly similar to the gourd baby in the animated series he had watched in his previous life, who had not yet transformed into human form and was still hanging on the gourd vine... The worst part was that, like the gourd baby, he was now completely smooth—without hands or feet... This situation was strikingly similar to the gourd baby in the animated series he had watched in his previous life, who had not yet transformed into human form and was still hanging on the gourd vine... The worst part was that, like the gourd baby, he was now completely smooth—without hands or feet...

To strengthen the body, one must rely on the innate energy transmitted from the mother and the internal martial arts techniques learned in a previous life. However, the current issue is that Ling Tian's meridians are exceptionally small and fragile. Ling Tian is unsure whether all infants at this stage are like this, but he feels somewhat overly weak.

I can't believe that such an extreme and clichéd online plot could actually happen to me! Ling Tian felt a wave of dizziness in his mind

After a week of circulating the energy, Ling Tian felt that the meridians within him seemed to have strengthened significantly. His confidence also grew; despite his complaints, Ling Tian was well aware that the most challenging part of the internal energy operation was merely the first cycle. During the first cycle, one must not only be careful not to deviate from the correct path but also meticulously control the appropriate flow of energy into the meridians, gradually widening them. Once the meridians are expanded, they must be opened up, and only then can the internal energy begin to flow along the predetermined path. Any mistake at any stage would lead to an irretrievable situation! The first cycle requires careful attention to avoid straying from the path and to control the appropriate energy flow into the meridians, gradually widening them, then opening them up, and only then can the internal energy begin to operate along the established route. Any error at any stage would result in an irretrievable situation!

Gather the various thoughts swirling in my mind; no matter what, I have already been reborn. Everything from the past will have no relation to me! From now on, I must strive to adapt to my new identity and work hard to become a new person in this new world, one who possesses ideals, culture, discipline, morality, as well as power, wealth, influence, martial skills, and the love of beautiful women.

Have I violated some divine law? Come on, it was just a human spiral experiment on the road to the underworld. Is it really necessary to treat me so inhumanely, hanging me up like a human stick? Ling Tian was filled with righteous indignation, nearly bursting into a tirade

Husband? What is going on! Ling Tian was instantly petrified. Stunned... Could it be... have I reincarnated so quickly? But how could it be husband? Even if I have been reborn, I should be hearing 'darling' instead! Could it be... could it be... I not only reincarnated, but also... crossed over!

Taking a deep breath, oh no, it was the amniotic fluid from my mother that choked me again. Ling Tian once again began his efforts to transform his meridians with innate energy... striving to be invincible in the world upon birth... Ling Tian was indulging in extreme fantasies in his mind, yes, it seemed that there was indeed such a super powerhouse in his memory, perhaps it was... Nezha from "Investiture of the Gods"... Once this thought appeared, Ling Tian was startled by himself: Oh no! Could it be that I am that super deity? But I clearly do not have that golden hoop and that colorful ribbon on me... Wasn't it said that one is born with them?

There is no knowledge of the passage of time within the belly, and the years are unaware of their own age

Wait a moment ... ... What is going on? ... I can vaguely hear a voice ... ... Let me listen more carefully: "... ... Husband, it seems our child is moving ... ... " Then there is another male voice, also faint and indistinct, saying "... ... Let me listen ... ... "

Ling Tian sensed again beside him, finding no other objects similar to himself... Well, it seems he is not a twin... He should belong to the only child category, Ling Tian thought.

The functions of the pure innate vital energy gradually became apparent. Ling Tian's small body now had completely unobstructed meridians, and the foundation of his internal energy was already quite profound. Occasionally, he would use his small hands to touch his own head, which seemed to show some signs of hardness. Ling Tian knew that his time in his mother's womb was limited. It might not be long before he would truly 'be born'.

Based on my own experience, cough, from my own perspective, the way I am now is at most a reflection of three to four months, and according to hetushu.com, it is said that I will need at least five to six more months before I can truly be born into this world. The thought of having to stay alone in this pitch-black place for another five to six months makes Ling Tian feel an overwhelming sense of madness—having been lonely for a lifetime in my previous life, I now have to continue enduring it... What kind of world is this!

Ling Tian did not believe that Ling Xue'er would lie to him at such a moment. When a person is about to die, their words are sincere; when a bird is about to perish, its cries are sorrowful. Moreover, at that time, the two of them were not merely on the brink of death, but had already unequivocally passed away, truly walking the path to the underworld. Ling Xue'er had no reason to deceive herself any further

Wow, a Lin Mei Mei has fallen from the sky, and she is even naked... Ling Tian was already extremely excited, almost ready to dance with joy.

Ling Tian has not yet figured out how he suddenly reincarnated, but it is likely closely related to the time he played with that human spiral drill. However, this is no longer the focus of his thoughts. What troubles Ling Tian the most now is the frail meridians within his body

Wait a moment... What was I just thinking...? Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Ling Tian: a setup... Waste martial arts... The day after tomorrow... Hahaha, innate true energy! Isn't that umbilical cord on my body continuously delivering the innate energy I have longed for? Such a heavenly opportunity, a pie falling from the sky, how could I possibly miss it?

How could this happen? ... I ...! ... I haven't even crossed the Naihe Bridge yet ...! And I haven't had a chance to taste the Meng Po soup. ... ... ... I ... ... I still want to sing a song on the Wangxiang Platform. ... ... How could they arrange for me to leave so hastily? ... Ling Tian was on the verge of crying out loud, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a thick liquid was poured in ... At the same time, the ropes binding him ... ... Oh, a stream of extremely pure innate energy was continuously transmitted through the umbilical cord ... Ling Tian was on the verge of crying out loud, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a thick liquid was poured in ... At the same time, the ropes binding him ... ... Oh, a stream of extremely pure innate energy was continuously transmitted through the umbilical cord ...

Without hesitation, Ling Tian cautiously guided the innate energy, as if meticulously embroidering flowers on tofu in a previous life, slowly and step by step clearing the meridians within his body