Chapter 10, Heart Alarmed

If this Swallowing Yuan Skill is a heavenly-level martial art, how could it have such significant drawbacks? Moreover, why does the intelligence system not restrict its exchange permissions and points? This simply does not make sense

Given this physical condition, reaching the age of fifty would already be a blessing from heaven. Now, with this internal injury, it is not merely adding insult to injury; I fear that within three months, Zhongli will suffer a relapse due to this internal injury, leading to ruptured lungs and heart vessels, ultimately resulting in death from septicemia

In the present day, Zhong Li shares a similar thought; however, he feels that there is still a certain level of risk involved. Therefore, he inquires with the intelligent brain to see if there is an improved version of the Yuan Absorption Technique that can eliminate the drawback of chaotic energy accumulation within the body.

Heaven

Therefore, once one has practiced this Swallowing Yuan Skill, it cannot be stopped; at most, one can only reduce food intake. Before the vital energy within the body accumulates to a certain extent and breaks through the Human Stage, one enters the Earth Stage, and thereafter, one can supplement with the vital energy of heaven and earth instead of regular food.

Upon seeing this, Zhongli was also taken aback. He never expected that this widely known Tunyuan skill was actually a heavenly-level martial art, one that was only mentioned in the legends of the Saintly Martial Arts of the human realm.

Is that so

In response to Zhongli's inquiry, the intelligent brain did not verbally answer but instead directly unfolded a written account of the Swallowing Yuan Technique within Zhongli's mind

Zhongli's remarkable resilience can be attributed not only to his extraordinary luck and the advanced medical technology of the federation but also significantly to his martial arts training

Points required for redemption: None

A martial art that requires no cultivation prerequisites, imposes no restrictions on qualifications or comprehension, and only necessitates sufficient resources to directly ascend to the heavenly tier, why has only the significantly flawed upper half been passed down?

This renders Zhongli's body exceedingly frail; although he possesses some strength, it is derived from the long-term exploitation of his life potential through relentless labor. This not only fails to manifest as physical robustness but also leads to a depletion of vital energy and blood within, resulting in fundamental deficiencies.

Hearing this, Zhongli was also taken aback. After a long while, he finally came to his senses and asked, "Then why did the Federation only transmit the upper part, allowing so many people..."

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The host mentioned that the Swallowing Yuan Technique is not the complete version. The complete Swallowing Yuan Technique is divided into two steps: the upper part is Swallowing Yuan, and the lower part is Transforming Yuan. If only the upper part is cultivated, it will lead to the absorption of chaotic and mixed vital energy, forming shackles within the body. However, if both the upper and lower parts are cultivated together, the Swallowing and Transforming of vital energy can directly reach the Heavenly Stage

Before the rebirth, due to issues with aptitude and resources, Zhong Li's cultivation was stagnated at the mid-tier of the human rank. In the face of hopeless advancement, he resorted to practicing the Devouring Yuan Technique, relying on its characteristics to replenish himself and ensure a swift recovery after each battle

The term "special" does not refer to the rarity or uniqueness of this swallowing essence technique; on the contrary, this martial art was already quite common in the early days of the establishment of the Earth Federation. You could even receive a booklet on it as a complimentary gift when purchasing ten buns at a bun shop

Such serious consequences are evident to Zhang Qing, so how could Zhong Li be unaware? It is just that he has no other choice; he cannot simply kill Zhang Qing, at least not at this moment

The thoughts of Song Shuyu remain unknown, yet the current condition of Zhong Li is precisely as Zhang Qing had speculated. Forcibly retracting the power unleashed by that punch directly resulted in a backlash of force, causing a reversal of vital energy and blood flow, which inflicted extremely severe damage on his already frail body, even harming his internal organs.

In a previous life, Zhongli, in addition to Xingyiquan, also practiced an extremely unique martial art known as Tunyuangong

Not correct

The art of swallowing essence is exceptionally unique; it has virtually no qualification requirements and poses no difficulty in cultivation. As long as one systematically absorbs the first trace of vital energy, the body will autonomously draw upon the vital energy of substances during future consumption.

In the midst of his doubts, Zhongli inquired of the intelligent brain: "Is this Swallowing Yuan Technique truly a heavenly-level martial art? Why does it not require exchange permissions and exchange points?"

It is special, particularly in its function. By practicing the art of devouring essence, one can significantly absorb vital energy from food to replenish oneself, thereby strengthening the body, enriching one's vital blood, and even enhancing martial arts cultivation. More importantly, there is virtually no threshold for practicing this martial art; as long as you can eat, you can train.

In response, the intelligent brain replied in that cold tone: "There are no detailed records of this matter in the intelligent brain database"

Due to the decline of his family's fortunes, he began to take on small jobs to make a living while he was still a teenager. He often had his days and nights reversed, with his meals in disarray. Not only did his still-developing body fail to receive adequate nutrition, but he also lacked even the most basic rest.

At that time, certain individuals will be able to use their complete swallowing essence technique as a bargaining chip to absorb these exceptionally qualified elites into their own bodies, thereby strengthening themselves and creating a cycle where the strong become stronger and the weak become weaker, ensuring that their position, which has been maintained for hundreds of years, continues to be upheld

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After all, the resources for cultivation are limited. How can they possibly supply the countless martial artists who wish to rely on this Devouring Yuan Skill to ascend to the Celestial Stage? Even if they could supply it, what impact would these numerous Celestial Stage martial artists, who come from the lower strata, have on the pyramid that has been maintained for thousands of years?

Nowadays, Zhongli also intends to use the Swallowing Yuan technique again, but he will no longer use it recklessly as he did before his rebirth. It is sufficient as long as it can replenish his vital energy and heal internal injuries. He must absolutely avoid excessive use, which could lead to a chaotic accumulation of vital energy within his body, adversely affecting his future cultivation progress.

Zhongli recalled his comrades, one after another falling on the battlefield. Some perished at the hands of foreign tribes, while others met their end by the blades of their own people, an invisible yet even sharper knife

Level: Heaven

Zhong Li murmured softly, then said with a hint of self-mockery: "Indeed, how could such matters possibly be recorded"

This Tunyuan skill is actually a martial art ranked at the heavenly level

At this thought, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Zhongli's mind, and he inquired of the intelligence brain: "Intelligence brain, is there a legacy of the Swallowing Yuan technique?"

No permissions required for exchange

As for those who are unable to enter the country as a result...

Begin the practice of the empowerment ritual, the empowerment martial art—Swallowing Yuan Skill

The restrictions on permissions and points are established to prevent the host from evading responsibility, with the aim of motivating the host to lead the rise of human martial arts. The Swallowing Yuan Skill, due to its unique nature, is a martial art that allows the host to rapidly enhance their foundation in the old era when the vitality of heaven and earth had not yet changed. Therefore, the restrictions on the exchange of permissions and points have been lifted

At this point in the conversation, Zhongli seemed to understand something, his expression froze, and he was suddenly rendered speechless

Could it be that the intelligent brain made a mistake

This passage appeared very abruptly in Zhongli's mind, startling him. Fortunately, he was sitting on the bus at the time, which prevented it from drawing attention.

A small lack of patience can disrupt a grand plan. Countless life-and-death confrontations have not only equipped him with the skills of killing and combat but have also imparted to him the wisdom of forbearance and concealment. Compared to the series of repercussions from killing Zhang Qing on the spot, this minor internal injury is still within the realm of what can be endured

The reason is simple, because of the needs of certain individuals. Even in that era, when that race was on the brink of extinction and the flame of civilization was about to be extinguished, they still feared, fearing that their position, maintained for hundreds or even thousands of years, would be shaken

In the early days of the establishment of the federation, many individuals whose physical conditions had not been improved by the vital energies of heaven and earth relied on this technique of swallowing essence to embark on the path of martial cultivation. However, there is a significant drawback to this martial art: the vital energy drawn from external sources is highly mixed and cannot be compared to the vital energy absorbed from the heavens and the earth. If too much of it accumulates within the body, it not only fails to benefit cultivation but may even counteract one's own progress.

Moments later, Zhong Li returned home and collapsed onto the sofa, which was already covered with a layer of dust, slowly closing his eyes

What?

Not bad, a minor internal injury; this injury, which could be fatal to others, is truly nothing for Zhongli. Before his rebirth, he had sustained numerous injuries on the battlefield, and there were even several occasions when he was dug out from a pile of corpses, yet in the end, he endured it all.

In response to the answer from the intelligent brain, Zhongli still furrowed his brows and said: "But this Swallowing Yuan Technique has significant drawbacks. If too much mixed Yuan Qi accumulates within the body, it will create shackles, making it impossible to break through to the Human Tier for a lifetime. Can this really be considered a heavenly-level martial art?"

Therefore, the majority of those who practice this Swallowing Yuan skill are commoners who have no support behind them. Those from prominent families or powerful factions that dominate a region generally do not allow their disciples to practice this Swallowing Yuan skill

In summary, this Tunyuan skill is akin to a massive sieve, filtering out those who do not meet the requirements, leaving only those with exceptional qualifications as the elite

Such an injury, even if placed on a strong and healthy young man, could render him a frail wretch, unable to lift a shoulder or raise a hand, destined to live a life entangled in the torment of internal pain. As for Zhongli, there is no need to elaborate further.

Coming back to his senses in a state of astonishment, Zhongli briefly skimmed through the introduction of the Swallowing Yuan Skill and couldn't help but shake his head, wryly smiling: "Indeed, it is something that is all too common; not only does it lack a level, but it also does not require any points. Sigh... wait a minute!"

Swallowing Yuan Skill

At this moment, Zhongli does not know what words to use to describe his current feelings; should he be angry, or should he be sorrowful

As if realizing something, Zhongli once again examined the introduction to the Swallowing Yuan Technique, subsequently directing all his attention to the martial arts ranking above.

Therefore, after considering various interests, this incomplete Tongyuan skill was introduced. Although it is flawed, it still retains some characteristics of celestial-level martial arts. For individuals of the same cultivation, those with higher aptitude will certainly progress more significantly, able to break through to the Earth-level realm before their internal vitality accumulates to an irretrievable state

Let us begin

The bus gradually came to a stop, and Zhongli's thoughts also returned to calmness. No more words were spoken as he stood up and stepped out of the carriage, walking further and further away

After a moment of shock, Zhongli furrowed his brows again, filled with confusion in his heart