Chapter 005: Shortcuts to Cultivation

The first time such a situation occurred, Zhao Li's reaction was one of extreme panic. After all, he had never heard of anyone becoming distracted while practicing their skills. Fortunately, it was just a basic fitness exercise, and it had not caused any harm to his body. In the midst of his astonishment, Zhao Li once again began his frantic search for answers.

Upon suddenly hearing this statement, Zhao Li recalled that he had once intended to achieve his goals through military service. If the rapid success methods in the military could break through the fourth-level bottleneck, would that not imply that the first, second, and third-level techniques could be temporarily disregarded

Alas! Zhao Li was still hesitating whether to confess to his father. On one hand was a life of freedom, and on the other, the possibility of becoming a guinea pig. Zhao Li truly had no confidence and could only let out a sigh

Zhao Li seems to have become accustomed to the unusual circumstances surrounding him. Although somewhat shocked, he does not feel particularly afraid, especially after the examination revealed no issues, which has further eased his mind

It is easy to understand that geniuses exhibit certain differences from ordinary people. Zhao Li reassured himself in this regard, but at the same time, he could not help but begin to ponder.

Zhao Li only sought to confirm the authenticity of this legend, and now that the objective has been achieved, the excitement in his heart is even more difficult to contain

Indeed, it is just past one o'clock, but Zhao Li suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He clearly remembered that before he began his training, he had checked the time, and it was just past eleven o'clock. Now that it is past one o'clock, it means that this training session actually took nearly two hours.

Is that so? That's good. The father smiled while drinking the tea that Zhao Li had painstakingly prepared: "My son, I am certainly not someone who gives up halfway"

It is evident that during the prolonged process of repetitive practice, the body has developed a habit of controlling the flow of true essence within, akin to instinct. Even without Zhao Li's deliberate control, the practice proceeded normally.

In order to meet the needs of practice, almost every room suitable for training is soundproof and shockproof, as there is a fear of being unexpectedly disturbed during the process. Zhao Li has not stepped out of his room for a long time to see the world in which he lives.

Zhao Li was also unaware of how he entered such a state and the - diagram - book, only suddenly waking up from his practice, astonished to find that he had no memory of the previous practice. Or, to be precise, it seemed that he was in a state of unconscious distraction, and under such circumstances, he had still successfully completed the practice.

The perfect concealment of one's secrets is something Zhao Li has always longed for. With a cheerful mood, the inexplicable state of practice that had previously troubled him seemed to have vanished, and Zhao Li began to continue his cultivation.

When his parents returned home in the evening, they saw Zhao Li, who appeared somewhat lost.

The sudden emergence of an idea made Zhao Li appear somewhat excited, but in the eyes of his parents, it was a different scene. Their son, who had just been preoccupied with worries, seemed to have transformed into a different person in an instant, his eyes sparkling with vitality, suggesting that he had already freed himself from his previous predicament

Zhao Licai, waking up in a daze, was drenched in cold sweat. After carefully checking his body, he found no issues, which allowed him to feel somewhat relieved

There is no such description found in the state of cultivation; however, Zhao Li, who has deeply studied Chinese ancient culture since childhood, has still found similarities in meditation within Buddhism.

Although Zhao Li always tried to concentrate, the physical comfort brought by that kind of practice easily caused him to lose his vigilance, making it difficult for him to persist for long, and he would easily become distracted.

Oh! The way this sigh was uttered piqued the father's interest even more. He then glanced around and immediately noticed that the telephone in the house was not in its original position

After a month, Zhao Li had completely adapted to the chaotic state that often occurred during his training. To be honest, it posed no harm and even made him feel quite comfortable, allowing for a more thorough rest. Reflecting on it, he found no reason to panic, and couldn't help but laugh at the tension he had felt a month ago

In a hurried manner, he checked his internal condition once again, finding no signs of abnormalities, which eased Zhao Li's mind somewhat. Zhao Li had undergone this health check many times, and there should not be any unexpected results.

For several years, he has been practicing fundamental body conditioning techniques, and the simple routine has seemingly become instinctive. Moreover, Zhao Li's rapid progress in cultivation, compared to others, indicates that the flow of true essence within his body greatly surpasses that of ordinary individuals. It appears that the Ren and Du meridians have been expanded into a highway by his true essence, allowing it to circulate without any sense of stagnation.

The methods in the military can indeed enable one to swiftly break through the bottleneck of Level 4, and the techniques employed differ from the gradual practices of the general populace. What pleases Zhao Li the most is that this method will not hinder the continued cultivation of advanced techniques in the future

It is not like this! Although there is some fear within, this is not the reason for my hesitation. Zhao Li still does not wish to let his father misunderstand.

The Ren and Du meridians are located at the center of the human body, with the Ren meridian at the front and the Du meridian at the back, encompassing the most important acupoints in the trunk of the body. Theoretically, the three dantians—upper, middle, and lower—are all situated above the Ren meridian. Furthermore, the Du meridian includes all the acupoints located along the spine. The mere existence of the three theoretical dantians is sufficient to demonstrate the significance of foundational health practices.

It is unclear whether this is a punishment for Zhao Li or if he is indeed a bit overly excited, but during this round of cultivation, he unexpectedly entered that chaotic state once again

"Once a decision has been made, do not waver. " While eating, the father educated Zhao Li: "Practicing martial arts is a serious endeavor that does not allow for deception. The effort you put in will determine the rewards you receive; do not think about taking shortcuts or engaging in dubious methods. If you are willing to join the military, you might learn some quick techniques, but even so, it would only allow you to bypass the fourth-level bottleneck. True strength must still be cultivated through diligent practice on your own."

Regardless of whether one practices foundational health techniques or more advanced methods, it is essential to constantly guide the flow of fundamental true essence. A moment's carelessness can lead to a deviation from the path, causing harm to the body and damaging one's cultivation.

The cultivation of basic fitness techniques involves only the small circulatory system, which corresponds to the traditional concept of the Ren and Du meridians. Perhaps in ancient martial arts novels, the mastery of the Ren and Du meridians is associated with top-level experts. However, in reality, the connection of the Ren and Du meridians is merely a necessary stage in the small circulatory system and is the first challenge one must face during cultivation

A thorough examination of his body revealed no abnormal signs. However, after this incident, Zhao Li no longer dared to practice continuously as he had before, and he began to leave the training room, which he rarely exited, to appear in the living room.

This also made Zhao Li very cautious. Conversely, his parents noticed that Zhao Li's training during the holidays seemed to have been moderated significantly. Every day when he returned home, they could see him waiting. The family was able to enjoy a reunion dinner once a day. Moreover, Zhao Li no longer displayed any signs of confusion or concern.

From this perspective, Zhao Li is indeed worthy of the title of genius. He laid the foundation in no more than one-third of the time that others would typically require, yet achieved results that surpassed those of the average person.

Since the experiments observed earlier indicated that those individuals practicing basic fitness techniques only affected levels below level 3, what would happen if one were to skip the practices of levels 1 and 2 entirely and directly transition from basic fitness techniques to the rapid success methods used in the military? This would allow for a direct leap into level 4 and a swift breakthrough of the level 4 bottleneck.

What Zhao Li did not expect was that after contacting several close classmates consecutively, not a single one was enjoying their holiday normally. Each person was engrossed in the cultivation of the first-level martial arts. Even Johnny, who had always boasted that it was fine to just practice casually, was in the same situation. This left Zhao Li somewhat surprised.

However, that chaotic state during practice still occurs frequently. In the beginning, Zhao Li was quite panicked each time, always carefully checking himself, but he always found nothing wrong. As it happened more often, Zhao Li became less concerned; aside from still being cautious to check his body, he no longer felt that sense of panic.

The foundational body cultivation technique is essential to practice, but previously Zhao Li had only planned to persist for six months. However, it seems that a more enticing path has emerged, allowing for the continuous practice of the foundational body cultivation technique until the end of high school. Moreover, consistently practicing this technique will never expose his secrets, nor will it affect his training after joining the military. At that time, even if his cultivation progresses by leaps and bounds, it can be attributed to the military's rapid success methods. Furthermore, consistently practicing the foundational body cultivation technique will never expose his secrets, nor will it affect his training after joining the military. At that time, even if his cultivation progresses by leaps and bounds, it can be attributed to the military's rapid success methods.

"Are you wavering?" The father gently pushed the phone back to its original neat position and said, "Are your classmates all practicing the first level of cultivation, so you are unable to persevere?"

However, Zhao Li was very clear about what state he was in at that time. This uncertain state of practice made Zhao Li extremely anxious, fearing that something might go wrong. After carefully practicing once, he no longer experienced that situation due to his focused mental concentration

Soon, Zhao Li discovered that the warmer the atmosphere at home, the happier everyone became, and during practice, it seemed to be even more relaxed. He also realized that one's mood could influence the results, which was another point Zhao Li discovered.

After finishing a warm dinner, Zhao Li happily chatted with his parents for a while before returning to his room. This small gesture, however, made his parents even happier

At Zhao Li's speed, two hours is sufficient for the true essence to circulate through the meridians for over ten cycles. However, the issue lies here: nine cycles is the limit of the basic body strengthening technique. Zhao Li can complete nine cycles in less than an hour each time. This time, however, it took two hours, which signifies what?

Returning to his room, Zhao Li immediately logged onto the internet to search for the quick success methods in the military. Although specific cultivation techniques could never be found on public networks, some practitioners had previously disclosed the effects of their cultivation in great detail.

Under normal circumstances, only those enlightened monks can enter this unique state during meditation when all five aggregates are empty. Achieving a state of deep concentration during practice seems almost impossible. One must constantly guide the flow of true essence, with the mind anchored; how could one possibly attain meditation?

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It was not that he had never considered consulting his parents, but the moment he thought of his father's serious work ethic, Zhao Li couldn't help but feel afraid. This situation had never occurred before, and Zhao Li was almost certain that his father would require him to recreate the entire process and document it in detail, followed by a series of studies. This terrifying scene instantly reminded Zhao Li of a white mouse.

In one week, it will be the start of the new school term. Zhao Li has contacted his close classmates several times, but has been informed that they are all in training. Zhao Li is not anxious and continues his practice slowly. After all, it is just the basics, so there is no need to worry about anything

The mother looked at the father with approval, as if praising him for his wise guidance of their son. The father accepted this silent compliment without reservation, and seeing Zhao Li's spirited demeanor filled him with pride. After all, this was his own son; regardless of whether he was a genius, he remained a son that made him proud.

It seems that there are quite a few who share the same thoughts, especially among the young individuals who have just completed the foundational stage and have had the restrictions lifted, allowing them to advance to the next level of cultivation; no one wishes to fall behind

"Dinner is ready." The meal has been prepared over there. It is a rare occasion for the three members of the family to gather together during the holiday, primarily because Zhao Li has been practicing tirelessly day and night. Of course, while his parents are concerned, they are not overly worried since they know he is practicing basic body conditioning techniques.

Emerging from a state of chaos, Zhao Li opened his eyes and instinctively glanced at the time, which seemed to indicate it was only 1:00 AM. The lighting in the room was soft, not harsh enough to be distracting during practice. He got up and took a sip of the clear water that had long been prepared on the table, but suddenly his body jolted, and he quickly turned his head to check the time again

This also led to Zhao Li seemingly not needing to deliberately control the flow of true essence during the cultivation process. The foundational part had already been completed, the meridians had long since adapted, and the factors that truly required Zhao Li's concentration during cultivation had essentially disappeared, which is why there were instances of distraction during the habitual practice.

What happened? Sitting on the comfortable synthetic sofa, Zhao Li's father asked Zhao Li. It was rare to see Zhao Li waiting for them when they returned, which surprised them greatly

I attempted to practice the Body Refinement Technique, and within a few minutes, I completed a full cycle smoothly. The true essence gradually returned to the dantian, and everything was normal.

This is a very bold idea that no one has ever tested. However, once the thought emerged in Zhao Li's mind, it was like a flood that had burst its banks, unstoppable and overwhelming, filling his entire mind with this idea.

If one's cultivation speed has not changed, it implies that the just-concluded two consecutive hours of practice have allowed the true essence within the body to circulate through at least a dozen cycles, exceeding the limit of nine cycles.