Chapter 4: The Unimaginable Speed of Cultivation

His eyes once again fixed on the ripple technique manual on the table, and a bold thought flashed through his mind like lightning

The rapid effects of cultivation are certainly a good thing, but if this good thing comes at the cost of going astray, he would rather not have it

He reopened the manual of the Ripple Technique and began to study it carefully

Although he is merely a thirteen-year-old boy, growing up in this family has made him understand that such occurrences cannot be explained solely by talent. Perhaps describing it as a prodigy would make more sense.

Fourth layer

Perhaps it was due to this sudden surge of confidence that He Yiming's face also flushed slightly. His emotions surged, and he could not suppress them completely. This was not an ideal time for cultivating internal energy, yet he seemed to be under a spell, concentrating all his energy on this Ripple Technique.

The internal energy pulsated vibrantly within the dantian, brimming with vitality, providing He Yiming's body with immense power

He raised his head, gazing at the moonlight outside the skylight, with the only thought in his mind being whether he was dreaming or not

The internal energy that he originally possessed was also flowing along the new meridian pathways under the control of his thoughts, moving like a snail.

However, this record was completely rewritten tonight

Since it is possible to directly practice to the fifth level, what about the sixth level

He straightened his chest, raised his neck, and his eyes sparkled with an unusual brilliance. His heart was filled with excitement, and his gaze towards the ripple technique was unwavering.

As a fortunate youth who began to engage with internal energy at the age of five, his several elders have repeatedly mentioned that the most taboo aspects of cultivating internal energy are hastily promoting growth and overestimating one's abilities by attempting to cultivate beyond one's level.

Just now, he actually managed to successfully traverse the entire internal energy circulation route of the first layer of the Ripple Technique.

After He Yixuan's departure, Yi Ming held the secret manual in his hands, gazing at the tiny characters inscribed upon it, and could not help but feel a surge of emotions. The bond between biological brothers is indeed unparalleled by ordinary individuals

The third layer

Although his cultivation of the Hunyuan Force has reached the peak of the fifth level, the Gold System Hunyuan Force and the Water System Ripple Technique are two completely different martial arts. While there are some commonalities in internal energy, their operation within the new meridians is absolutely incomparable.

I opened the manual of the Ripple Technique and began to scrutinize it word by word.

Upon entering the secret room, He Yiming closed the door and gently secured it from the inside

Since he has already decided to switch to another manual for cultivation, rather than randomly selecting one and starting from scratch, it would be better to practice with the one from Third Brother. After all, Third Brother has devoted over ten years of effort into this manual, as can be seen from the insights that are several times more detailed than the content of the manual itself

He Yiming returned to his courtyard, and before he could push open the door, he saw his third brother standing in front of him with a beaming smile.

The furnishings in the room are simple yet practical, and He Yixuan directly placed a copied book flat on the table

Taking a deep breath, he silently prayed in his heart that if this were truly a dream, then please do not let him wake up too soon

In their words, cultivating internal energy is akin to a deep pit filled with books; only through extraordinary effort can one achieve remarkable accomplishments

Among the third generation disciples, each individual possesses a courtyard that is entirely their own. Although the area of the courtyard is not large, it can still be considered a private residence.

He actually spent only half a night to directly cultivate a technique he had never encountered before, progressing from the first level to the fifth level.

The moonlight outside the skylight remains as bright as ever, but when He Yiming opens his eyes once more, the brilliance in his gaze has been completely replaced by a profound numbness

"Third Brother, what brings you here?" He Yiming asked in surprise, "Didn’t Father ask you to go into seclusion for cultivation?"

I am a genius, a true genius in cultivating water-based techniques

It was not until evening that He Yixuan took his leave, and even the lunch and dinner were simply dealt with in the courtyard.

Could it be that ... ...

He began practicing Hunyuan Jin at the age of five, and after four years, he successfully broke through to the fifth level. Although he remained stagnant for the following four years without any progress, he was indeed the fastest among the nine third-generation disciples in his family in mastering the first five levels.

He Yiming stepped forward to take a look, his expression slightly changed, and said: "Third Brother, this is the secret manual of the Ripple Technique"

However, He Yiming thought of the words of several elders, and it seemed that none of them had ever mentioned that it was possible to complete the first two levels of a certain internal strength cultivation method in half a night

The Ripple Energy and the Hunyuan Force are different; one is a water-based internal energy, while the other is a metal-based internal energy. Although they are similar in terms of the level of cultivation techniques, the pathways of internal energy circulation within the body differ significantly.

The speed of cultivation is so rapid; could it be that there are serious repercussions? He recalled what the elders had once said about those practitioners who, due to a lack of solid foundation, ultimately fell into madness, and a chill ran through his heart

Unbeknownst to him, the moon has risen, a half-moon with a luminous glow, the bright moonlight streaming through the skylight, illuminating He Yiming's training room

According to his prior estimation, completing the internal energy operation of the first layer of the Ripple Technique within three months would be considered a blessing from his ancestors. If, after six months, he still cannot successfully operate the first layer's pathway, it would indicate that his constitution is incompatible with the water-based techniques, at which point he would need to switch to another manual for cultivation.

When He Yiming opened his eyes, what was revealed in them was no longer merely ecstasy and confusion, but also accompanied by a faint sense of palpitations and bewilderment

Standing on the shoulders of giants often allows one to see further. Given this opportunity, He Yiming naturally would not easily let it slip away

After a long while, he seemed to have gained some insight. Gently setting down the secret manual, He Yiming sat down again and entered the state of cultivation.

The gaze swept across the second layer of the ripple technique page, silently committing it to memory, while integrating it with the insights gained from the internal energy manual, pondering over it bit by bit

He Yiming closed his eyes and slowly operated according to the internal energy circulation route of the Ripple Technique

His internal energy traversed all the pathways of the second layer of the Ripple Technique within his body as if walking on level ground

After hesitating for a while, he extended his somewhat trembling hand and picked up the copy of the wave pattern technique that Third Brother had gifted him. Although it was not a particularly thick book, at that moment it felt as heavy as a thousand pounds in his hand

He Yiming's lips trembled slightly; he wanted to shout loudly, but a voice within him was desperately screaming, as if invisible hands were firmly gripping his throat, preventing him from uttering a single word

This book, "Ripple Power," is a primary internal energy manual focused on the water element, and it is on par with the "Hunyuan Power" in terms of internal energy techniques. However, due to the differences in individual constitutions, the effects during cultivation may vary.

I have committed the techniques of the first level to memory and have also studied the insights and experiences of my third brother. Although I cannot claim to have fully grasped them, at least I have a clear understanding in my mind

Under the control of He Yiming's will, these internal energies flowed freely through the mysterious meridians within his body like a river. Whether it was the meridians that had already been traversed or those being traversed for the first time, they posed no trouble whatsoever to the movement of He Yiming's internal energy

His eyes suddenly opened wide, revealing an indescribable expression of strangeness on his face. He spread his arms flat, glanced around a few times, then pressed on his body a few times, wearing an expression of disbelief

However, regardless of how He Yiming had estimated beforehand, he never expected that he would successfully complete the first level of progress during the first operation of the ripple technique

After circulating the internal energy a few times within his body, he was certain that there was no possibility of him exploding to death.

He Yi Xuan did not engage in pleasantries with his younger brother, but instead opened the book and began to explain it in detail. Moreover, at the end of this manual, there were his notes on cultivation experiences, covering from the first level to the sixth level, along with illustrations. Notably, the section on breaking through the fifth level was densely recorded with a substantial amount of notes.

He took a deep breath, his gaze shifting to the manual of the Ripple Technique, and countless thoughts surged within him

He can be certain that this is his first encounter with wave techniques and also his first experience with water-based cultivation methods

Fifth floor

Apart from this reason, there seems to be no other explanation. The speed of this cultivation can only be described as astonishing; even when he first encountered internal energy and directly cultivated to the third level of Hunyuan Jin within a year, it did not evoke such a shock as this moment.

Although the population of Hejia Village is not large, the families possess thousands of acres of fertile land. The village is home to hundreds of farming households, and the family also operates a business in the county town. Within a radius of one hundred miles, they can be considered one of the prominent households.

He took a deep breath, resolved not to let his father and third brother down. This damned fifth level must be overcome at all costs

He Yixuan is the third son of the He family, yet he is the biological elder brother of He Yiming, and naturally, the relationship between the two is very harmonious

He Yi Ming felt a surge of excitement in his heart, and he suddenly understood that Third Brother was not practicing in frustration, but had come specifically for him

After being in a daze for a while, a vague sense of worry began to arise in his heart

He Yixuan waved his hand and said, "Always shutting myself in is really too stifling, so I came out for a walk." He pushed open He Yiming's door and entered first.

This is the internal strength secret manual that I specialize in. He Yixuan calmly said: "I broke through to the sixth level with this technique. I heard that you are considering switching to another technique; why not give this one a try?"