Chapter 5, Breaking Through the Sixth Layer

However, He Yiming was also self-aware and did not truly venture deep into the old forest, but instead lingered on the periphery. He casually found a tree that required three people to encircle it and stood in front of it. Taking a calm breath, he raised his palm and struck out with all his might.

At last, amidst the apocalyptic thunder and lightning, He Yiming's spiritual world returned to his body.

He does not understand why he is able to enter such a state of mind, but he does recognize that this mindset is immensely beneficial for the task he is about to undertake

A pair of eyes, bright as the stars, slowly closed, and the surging tides of the heart gradually calmed down

However, his complexion was not very good, as He Yiming was absent again today following his tardiness yesterday

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After racing along the familiar path he had traversed several times, he had entered the mountain forest

After all, achieving the peak of the fifth level in just one night, and even breaking through to the fifth level, is enough to send chills down one's spine just by thinking about it

"Good." He Qianyi nodded in satisfaction and said, "Focus on your cultivation, and notify me as soon as you reach the first level."

The balance between these choices is indeed a source of great concern for all practitioners

At this moment, He Yiming was free from such worries. He joyfully dashed across the ground, as the sixth level of mastery not only enhanced his internal energy cultivation but also significantly improved his reaction speed and self-confidence. At this moment, he even felt an overwhelming confidence as if he could battle against heaven and earth.

He Qianyi's expression darkened as he said, "Why is *Tu* *Shu* late again today?"

For four years, day and night, every moment has been filled with concern for the sixth checkpoint that is now in sight; he has been trapped here for far too long

A thunderous sound suddenly resonated in He Yiming's mind, and everything in his consciousness instantly transformed, shifting to an entirely different scene in an instant

The internal meridians were rapidly filled with the surging internal energy, and his wave technique had unknowingly reached the pinnacle of the fifth level.

However, after bearing the hopes of too many people, he finally could no longer withstand the pressure. Years of stagnation had gradually diminished the aura surrounding him, and his status within the family seemed to decline year by year. Although no one explicitly expressed this, it was still reflected in certain details.

Of course, in the past, each time it was one of the second generation who led many juniors into the mountains, but He Yiming intends to enter the mountains alone today

He seemed to have returned to the moment last night when he encountered the strange light, as countless images and scenes flashed anew in his mind, allowing him to relive that unparalleled grand spectacle once again

He Qianyi's expression softened as he asked, "How has your cultivation been? Do you feel any resistance?"

As he watched He Yiming leave, He Yizhang wore a faint cold smile, while He Yiyu had a troubled expression. It seemed that the sixth brother had even begun to hate himself; what a misfortune this was

He Yiming actually intends to challenge the sixth level tonight, a level he has attempted to breach countless times without success

Countless internal energies converged from every limb and bone, gradually gathering in the dantian, and circulating along fixed pathways, accumulating powerful energy within the body in a slow, continuous cycle

In the playground of the back courtyard of the Zhuang family, several third-generation disciples were, as usual, engaged in their daily training yesterday. Today's person in charge remains He Quanyi.

Since Hejiazhuang is established so close to the mountains, it naturally ventures into them frequently. Although He Yiming is only thirteen years old, he has been going into the mountains at least four times a year since he was ten. While he cannot claim to know the environment within the mountains thoroughly, as long as he does not venture too deep, he is confident in his ability to protect himself

Although He Quanyi noticed this situation, he did not truly take it to heart. Perhaps this is one of the aftereffects of having practiced other martial arts. Once this nephew comes to understand it, he should be able to let go of his mental block.

He cast a glance in a certain direction, and a feeling of anger akin to disappointment in unfulfilled potential surged within He Quanyi. However, deep down, there was also a trace of regret; this promising talent had been ruined by the pressures of the family. Was there truly no room for redemption?

Suddenly, a figure swiftly ran over, and within a few leaps, had already arrived in front of He Quanyi

Although the mountain path is rugged and difficult to traverse, in He Yiming's eyes, it is nothing more than that

He Yiming hesitated for a moment, finally nodded, but remained silent.

Although he deeply wanted to tell his third uncle that he had not only reached the first level of cultivation but had also attained the sixth level, he was uncertain about what kind of treatment he would receive in the family if he spoke the truth.

The rippling power of the sixth layer surged forth from the palm of his hand like a tide, and in that fleeting moment, he unleashed his greatest might

He opened his eyes; the moonlight above had already dissipated, yet his gaze had just captured the first ray of light at dawn.

The powerful internal energy slowly nourished the meridians within his body. At this moment, He Yiming surprisingly exhibited such calmness and composure, which left him with a strange sensation.

The lines of the sixth level of the Ripple Technique quickly surfaced in my mind

Certainly, under the same level of internal energy cultivation, exceptionally powerful martial arts can still create a significant gap. However, once all focus is placed on martial arts, it is inevitable that the cultivation of internal energy will be somewhat diluted.

He Yi Ming left Zhuang Zi directly, glanced around to see that no one was present, and immediately began to run up the mountain with nimble steps

He Yi Ming responded and joined his siblings in their exercise. However, his mind was clearly not in it. Although he performed the movements flawlessly due to years of habit, his thoughts remained somewhat distracted and unsettled.

At this moment, he recalled the time of rapid advancement in the past, when everyone in the family looked on with admiration, his father's joyful smile, and the harmonious gaze of the elder.

Certainly, this is merely the most basic application of internal strength and does not qualify as a lightness skill manual

He Yiming's body trembled slightly; just as his spirit returned, he immediately sensed the distinctly different changes within him

His eyes shifted slightly; should he tell the eldest brother and the second brother? The relationship between these two brothers and the sixth brother is still quite good

He Yiming came here to test the power of his Ripple Technique, which he had cultivated to the sixth level. If he were to conduct the experiment within the villa, a moment of carelessness could disturb others. After all, the ancestral master He Wude in the villa is a master who has cultivated his internal energy to the pinnacle of the tenth level.

If this continues to develop over time, perhaps one day the conflict among brothers will truly occur. Fortunately, today this manual on the Ripple Technique has given him a new hope

According to the customs of Hejia Village, among the direct descendants, only those who have cultivated their internal energy to the sixth level may enter the Scripture Pavilion to seek martial arts manuals suitable for their own training. Prior to this, all efforts must be devoted to the cultivation of internal energy, as it is the foundation of all martial arts. Only by possessing powerful internal energy can one fully unleash the potential of martial techniques. If one's internal energy is weak, then even possessing the most powerful martial arts in the world would merely result in superficial skills, easily defeated.

Although the operational pathways of the Hunyuan Force and the sixth level of the Ripple Technique are not the same, the difficulty in reaching this stage is quite similar. Drawing on the experience from dozens of previous attempts, He Yiming suddenly felt a strange sensation in his heart, which was that this time, the attempt would surely be successful.

Although this time he was not practicing the Primordial Force that he had been training in for a full eight years, and although he had not truly comprehended the insights from his third brother's teachings, his heart was filled with a resolute determination to move forward without ever retreating

He Qianyi waved his hand and said, "Go in and train."

The reason He Yiming often practices late at night in recent years is that he harbors an unresolved anger within him

The morning exercise quickly came to an end. After He Quanyi left, He Yiming greeted Yi Tao and the two sisters, then immediately turned and left, not giving He Yizhang and He Yiyu a chance to speak at all

However, the mountains also conceal great dangers, and apart from those who are true hunters, few dare to venture deep into the mountains

Finally, when the internal energy within his body had accumulated to its peak and reached the limit of what his will could control, that surging internal energy surged forth like a flood breaching a dam, crashing towards the internal energy pathways of the sixth layer.

Gently placing the manual in his hands down, He Yiming withdrew his gaze, his expression shifting unpredictably, as intense emotions surged within him like boiling water

Behind the manor lies a great mountain, not merely a small hill, but one of the entrances to a vast mountain range. Within this great mountain, there are countless treasures, including spiritual herbs that have grown for hundreds or even thousands of years, as well as fierce and cunning beasts, all of which can evoke the greed of humanity

He Yiming quickly shook his head and said, "No, everything feels normal."

Within his body, a new internal energy channel has been successfully established, and this internal energy, stronger than before, flows through him like a continuous stream, as if there is an inexhaustible source of power within him

He Yiming murmured, "Third Uncle, I switched to practicing the water-based ripple technique yesterday, but I didn't manage the timing well for a moment"

He infused his internal energy into the meridians of his legs, instantly becoming much more agile. At times, a gentle tap of his toes on the ground would allow him to leap several meters.

At this most critical moment, He Yiming strangely and completely relaxed