Chapter Seven, Fourth Layer of Body Refinement Realm, Birth of Qi Perception

Having steadied his mind, Yang Kai once again assumed a stance and executed the techniques of the Body Tempering Chapter.

A sudden warmth surged within his body, gradually spreading, and the pain throughout his body lessened significantly in that instant. Yang Kai felt invigorated and focused even more intently on unleashing his fists and feet. He understood that this warmth must be emanating from the Proud Bone Golden Body that he had integrated into his body, as the Body Refinement Chapter was originally designed to complement the Golden Body.

At this moment, Yang Kai had only just entered the fourth layer of the Body Tempering Realm, having initially developed a sense of Qi. To outsiders, this might seem insignificant, but for Yang Kai himself, it was a tremendous piece of good news

This momentous news truly filled Yang with joy. Since entering the Lingxiao Pavilion, it has taken him three years to cultivate to the third layer of body tempering, yet today, after merely practicing his martial arts for half an hour, he has unexpectedly made a breakthrough

It felt as if all the strength in his body had been drained away, and Yang Kai fell to the ground with a thud. Taking a deep breath, a wave of purple aura was drawn into his mouth and vanished with his exhalation. In that instant, Yang Kai surprisingly felt a sense of refreshment, as if something within him was subtly stirring.

The sound of cracking echoed incessantly, and every movement of Yang Kai caused his entire body to erupt with the sound of firecrackers. Excruciating pain radiated from various parts of his body, yet Yang Kai remained unfazed, demonstrating his resilient willpower in this moment.

Without a moment's thought, Yang Kai devoted all his attention to the second page of the Wordless Black Book

This is the Body Tempering Chapter Yang Kai murmured to himself, realizing that it is actually a set of martial arts techniques

Thus, Yang Kai quickly calmed down, sitting on the edge of the bed, holding the wordless black book in his hands, carefully examining the first page

The realm of Kaiyuan is where a warrior's journey begins

It is now just the beginning of night, and it will take at least five or six hours until dawn. Yang Kai has been busy all day and has only eaten a roasted sweet potato, leaving his stomach growling with hunger. Although he feels weak and exhausted, having obtained the priceless black book without words, his spirits are exceptionally high.

He hurriedly checked, only to find that there was merely some pain in his back, and it was not serious

Everything in the realm of tempering the body serves to lay a preliminary foundation for the future path. This foundation is not fixed; as a person's strength increases, their bones and skin will be repeatedly tempered until they reach their peak

The autumn wind is bleak, the golden fruits are abundant, and they refresh the heart. The biting cold wind howls back and forth, the pure white snow blankets everything in silver.

The Body Tempering Realm consists of nine levels, focusing on the physical body. The first three levels are merely for strengthening the body and do not possess any particular significance. However, upon reaching the fourth level, a sensation of energy will begin to manifest within the meridians.

Although Yang Kai is only fifteen years old this year, ever since he experienced that great calamity three years ago, his disposition has matured significantly compared to his peers. It is precisely because of that great calamity that he has forged a resilient and unyielding character.

In an instant, the gilded characters on the black book seemed to transform into lively fish, leaping off the pages and turning into a myriad of golden shadows that darted towards Yang Kai's head. When the golden shadows vanished, Yang Kai felt as if something had been added to his mind. And these things were precisely what the golden shadows had brought.

Although there is already a sense of energy at this stage, there is still no vital energy within the body. Only after reaching the seventh layer of body tempering will a small amount of vital energy begin to emerge. It is not until the completion of the ninth layer of body tempering, when the great circulation within the body is established, that the vital energy will initially awaken, bridging the connection between heaven and earth. Only then can one truly possess their own vital energy upon breaking through to the realm of opening the source.

In fact, there is no need for digestion; the knowledge that comes with the golden shadow is now clearly present in my mind, emerging effortlessly with a mere thought, and it is understood with fluidity and coherence.

Half an hour quickly passed, and when Yang Kai suddenly felt a lightness throughout his body, no longer burdened by that heavy force, he realized that he could no longer cultivate the Body Refinement chapter at this moment

With matters weighing on his mind, Yang Kai quickly climbed out of bed and stood with his hands at his sides in front of the small house, taking several deep breaths to gradually relax himself.

Qi perception! I have actually developed a sense of Qi, which means I have broken through the third layer of body tempering and have already stepped into the realm of the fourth layer of body tempering

Unable to fall asleep for a while, I began to study the third page of the wordless black book

With the left foot stepping out, the horizon is but a mere distance away; with a gentle shift of the right foot, one steps into the realm of the underworld. In the span of a breath, vitality surges forth, akin to a hundred flowers blooming in spring, vibrant with the essence of the season. Spring gives way to summer, the scorching sun lingers, and the fragrance of lotus wafts through the air.

Accompanied by a crisp cracking sound, Yang Kai's face turned pale, and he stumbled violently, nearly collapsing to the ground

In other words, one can only practice for at most half an hour each day

The Proud Bone Golden Body: The Tempering Body Chapter

When Yang Kai awoke, it was just before the rising sun, and the darkness before dawn was the deepest. All was silent, the entire Lingxiao Pavilion was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the calls of birds, as the early risers searched for food.

The explanation in the first part of the Body Tempering Chapter is very clear; only half an hour before sunrise can one practice this set of martial arts techniques.

With both hands open, the movements are gentle and slow, pushing forward alternately to the left and right, then drawing back to embrace the universe within the chest, rubbing all things between the palms, standing firmly on the sacred land, inhaling the essence of the sun, moon, and stars.

Just now, Yang Kai had only executed six palms and taken three steps, which was still less than one percent of the progress of this Body Tempering Technique, yet he was already struggling to continue. The crisp sound of a crack, which even seemed to emanate from his own spine, led Yang Kai to mistakenly believe that his bones had all broken.

Only by giving birth to the sense of Qi can one further cultivate deeper.

Yang Kai's expression gradually became serious, and his slowly executed punches and kicks seemed to be weighed down by a massive stone of ten thousand pounds, making it impossible for him to unleash them no matter what.

Yang Kai was taken aback for a moment and quickly began to sense carefully. At this point, Yang Kai could not help but be astonished.

A set of martial arts that appears simple yet is profoundly intricate, and this set of martial arts has strict requirements for training time, as it can only be practiced at the break of dawn.

A surge of determination is stirring within my heart

Although he had rehearsed countless times in his mind and was aware that this set of martial arts was certainly not simple, Yang Kai never expected that this Body Refinement Chapter would be so profound to such an extent

However, to his disappointment, no matter how he searched, he could not see any changes on the third page. As he kept looking, he eventually fell asleep.

Having had a previous experience, Yang Kai's actions this time appeared to be quite familiar. He widened his eyes and stared intently at the dark pages of the book. After a while, the gilded characters on the first page slowly re-emerged.

As the sun rises in the east, in front of the most secluded cabin of Lingxiao Pavilion, a young man sweats profusely, slowly practicing his martial arts techniques, embarking on a long journey of martial exploration starting from today

Yang Kai's mood couldn't help but fluctuate! As expected, this black book likely hides something on every page.

After confirming that the first page was no longer of any use, Yang Kai slowly lifted it and turned to the second page

This chapter on tempering the body does not focus on the practice of fists and kicks, but rather on the vast changes of the world, the cycles of life and death, the experiences of joy and sorrow, and the myriad emotions of happiness, anger, sadness, and joy. It encompasses the themes of separation and reunion, the fluctuations of light and shadow, and the phases of the moon. In each slow punch and kick, there is an undeniable connection to the forces of heaven and earth, imbued with the profound mysteries of the rules of nature

A hint of fish-belly white appeared in the east, and Yang Kai opened his eyes. In his mind, the set of fist and foot techniques from the Body Refinement Chapter had been practiced countless times, and he immediately assumed the stance with ease.

In the blink of an eye, Yang Kai was drenched in sweat, his hands and feet trembling uncontrollably, as if the weight of heaven and earth had been placed upon him, feeling exceedingly heavy

Calming the excitement in his heart, Yang Kai closed his eyes and began to digest the knowledge in his mind

In that brief moment, Yang Kai felt as if the entire world was pressing down upon him, yet he was able to perceive all sensations of the human experience amidst this immense pressure

A myriad of flavors swirled in my chest, making it difficult to articulate what I felt. Moreover, as the scheme unfolded, my own strikes became increasingly forceful, as if I were submerged underwater, struggling and obscure, hard to express.

Just now, Yang Kai was unprepared, his mind in a daze, and he was not quite clear about his feelings. This time, having learned from past experiences, Yang Kai naturally held his breath and focused his mind. Accompanied by the slow movements of his fists and feet, Yang Kai once again felt the same kind of artistic conception as before, and it was much clearer than before.