Chapter 3: Heart of Titanium
The sensing of the energy of heaven and earth is unrelated to the quality of ancient martial arts principles
Foot, hand, spine
The heavy part is the box, while the light part is the contents inside the box
A black metal box is quietly lying there
I must become an ancient warrior
... ...
The price of D-level elemental cores is already quite outrageous, while that of C-level is even more terrifying
As a good brother, one should help whenever possible
... ...
Upon reaching the rear of the gene nutrition chamber, Lin Feng pressed the silver button, and instantly, a row of neatly arranged sealed glass vials appeared. These were the gene solutions that his elder brother had prepared for him, which were quite expensive. Unfortunately, he had wasted a considerable amount over the past year.
Hmm? Lin Feng was slightly taken aback
This is a true Heart of Elements. Gene Warriors absorb genetic energy, store genetic energy, and utilize genetic energy; the source of all power is the 'Heart of Elements'. In simple terms, it is the dantian of the Gene Warriors
It is an existence that cannot be seen or touched, yet at this moment, Lin Feng can clearly feel it. Completely different from genetic energy, it resembles a blank sheet of paper, pure and clean, surrounding his body, becoming more and more abundant and intense.
I never expected that my casual words at the time would be remembered by my elder brother all along. Clearly, this black box had already existed a year ago, but... this past year, I have been living in a daze, experiencing nightmares, and I was completely unaware of it
The mind gradually focused, Lin Feng's breath was long and deep, as if time had come to a standstill in this very moment
Let the past be the past; no matter what, this is an unchangeable fact.
In the area within sight, the corner where the gene solution was originally placed, after being organized, unexpectedly revealed a small section of pitch black color, which was very similar to the color of the interior of the storage shelf, making it nearly indistinguishable without careful observation. Lin Feng moved aside a bottle of gene solution, and instantly, his vision brightened.
Grade A
"6, 7, 8... and there are still 12 bottles left." Lin Feng quickly finished counting, "With the ones gifted by the academy, it should be enough for my sister to use for half a year"
Breathe in, breathe out
Take a step back, and the sea is vast and the sky is wide
There are actually three layers. Lin Feng turned to the last page and felt a sense of surprise
His gaze was fixed intently on the Nine Dragons Scripture, and suddenly, Lin Feng's eyes brightened, bursting into laughter, and he couldn't help but shake his head
The more urgent it is, the more chaotic it becomes
Thank you, brother Lin Feng closed his eyes, his heart filled with warmth and gratitude
That disdainful and angry gaze pierced his heart like a sharp sword, leaving him in unbearable pain
His cerebral capacity began to gradually deteriorate, and no matter how much he practiced, he could not keep pace with the speed of this decline. It felt as if his vitality was waning, with death drawing near, yet he was powerless to stop it. ... Fortune does not come in pairs, and misfortune does not come alone; at this moment ... the news of his elder brother's disappearance reached him, causing him to completely collapse.
Lin Feng took a deep breath, his eyes shimmering with light, and it was difficult for him to calm down for a long time
Just as gene warriors absorb genetic energy, even with the same innate genes, there are differences in strength. The speed of genetic energy absorption varies, as does the amount absorbed. Although Lin Feng is not particularly proficient in the cultivation of ancient martial artists, he at least understands one fundamental principle.
The more energy from heaven and earth that is sensed, the more is absorbed
The energy of heaven and earth. Lin Feng's heart was stirred
Although the Heart of Titanium is very powerful, it cannot provide any substantial help to my current self
I have three months left until graduation, so I can still receive three bottles of genetic fluid. Lin Feng was organizing the genetic fluid
Very heavy, yet very light
A roar! The sound of a dragon's chant resounded thunderously in the ear, and the enormous dragon head appeared vividly, with a pair of dragon eyes radiating brilliant light, causing Lin Feng to tremble.
It still does not work. Lin Feng opened his eyes, a hint of contemplation between his brows. Once again, he opened the Nine Dragons True Scripture, reading and pondering each word carefully, murmuring, "All ancient martial arts heart techniques are the same; the first step in cultivation is to sense the existence of the energy of heaven and earth, using the heart as the source to communicate with heaven and earth, only then can one officially begin cultivation"
Crossing over, one becomes a dragon among men and a phoenix among women, with a bright future ahead
The difference between the sixth rank and the first rank is not merely a chasm!
Do not even say it is raindrops; even describing it as mist would be far from adequate
It is truly shocking
Good! Lin Feng clenched his fist, gaining even more confidence
A single word is said to be - tranquility
Heart of the Elements
This time, by letting go of everything, a tranquil heart leads to clarity. In almost an instant, Lin Feng achieved a perfect state of meditation. As he opened the pages of the book depicting a person in a seated posture, he felt an uncanny resemblance to his own experience. Soon, Lin Feng sensed the changes in his body, perfectly merging with the universe, as if he had become a part of it.
Lin Feng appeared to be deep in thought
With a snap, the illusion flickered, revealing four bold and striking characters at the top of the book.
The memory of that day’s heart-wrenching pain still lingers, leaving me with a sense of lingering fear and chills.
The cultivation will naturally be faster.
Success is imperative! Lin Feng's gaze was piercing
... ...
This is! ? '' Lin Feng, slightly puzzled, took out the metal box and weighed it in his hand
7.50%
But this is not the end, merely the beginning of a nightmare
Apart from the severe pain experienced during the incident, there are no other symptoms whatsoever, not even...
Having finished organizing the gene solution, Lin Feng was just about to rise when suddenly...
This is a nightmare that is hard to look back on, a shadow that lasted for a full year, and he almost did not return...
Certainly, if one can enter one of the three prestigious gene academies, or join the City Guard, or even become a bodyguard for a wealthy merchant, one can receive one of the three E 9 elemental cores for free. On that day, the Crown Elite Academy admitted Lin Feng in advance, and one of the conditions set was that Lin Feng could freely choose any category of D 1 elemental core.
Since I know that my sister has a natural genetic disposition, I must prepare in advance and arrange the best cultivation path for her, just as my elder brother did back in the day. Including these three months, in other words, I still have nine months to prepare, and time is actually quite pressing
The transition from the ninth tier to the first tier of the heart technique essentially consists of only one layer, with the second layer being quite rare; this book, "The True Scripture of the Nine Dragons," indeed meets my expectations, being above the ninth rank of the yellow tier, which is far superior to the benefits offered by the Proud Sun Martial Arts School. Even if one were to enter the Setting Sun Martial Arts School, the initial teachings would only consist of a first-tier heart technique.
Thump! Thump! Thump! Lin Feng pressed his hand against his chest, his expression somewhat unpleasant
Although this Heart of Titanium may no longer be of use to me, it remains the best gift I have ever received
... ...
Heart of Titanium
In the training room, Lin Feng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his right foot resting on his left leg and his left foot on his right leg. His shoulders were relaxed and hanging down, his spine was vertical with the tailbone suspended in the air. His hands formed a mudra below the dantian, and his entire being resembled a six-harmony pagoda, layer upon layer from the bottom up, as steady as a rock
That bold and magnanimous voice still lingers deeply in my mind, yet the circumstances and people have long since changed.
10% is a true dividing line, also known as the critical point
We must never allow our mother and sister to endure a life filled with anxiety and fear.
Only one path remains before oneself
I am just thinking, brother, that the Heart of Titanium has always been valuable yet unavailable in the market, and we cannot afford to buy it
Confirming fingerprint, Lin Feng entered the training room
Ten minutes later
Wow! Lin Feng's eyes sparkled as he gazed at the gene nutrition chamber, tightly clenching his right fist, which trembled slightly
The True Classic of the Nine Dragons
The Junior Gene Academy in the Pride Sun District offers a bottle of gene liquid as a gift every month. Based on my cultivation experience, three bottles of gene liquid per month should be sufficient.
On that day, there was no difference from his usual training. He was immersed in the gene nutrient chamber, his body autonomously absorbing gene energy, while his consciousness entered a virtual space to hone his swordsmanship. ... But just as he was fully engaged in his practice, an incomparably terrifying pain suddenly struck him ...
"Genetic damage?" Lin Feng shook his head, directly refuting it, even though this reason is widely acknowledged by the outside world. Indeed, if one's innate genes are damaged, it becomes exceedingly difficult to make any progress in strength, but there has never been a case of a decline in the breadth of one's mental domain. Furthermore, one knows their own body best; if there were any issues with his body, he would have no reason not to feel them.
"Why is the breadth of my brain regressing?" Lin Feng looked at his own hands, puzzled beyond comprehension. It was like a huge riddle that left him in confusion, and despite searching through various books, he could not find an answer.
Bang! Bang! Lin Feng clearly felt the rapid pace of his heartbeat, and even his breathing became much more hurried. He was not mistaken; what he sensed just now was indeed the energy of heaven and earth, but how could there be so much! As far as he knew, a normal ancient martial artist could only perceive wisps of the energy of heaven and earth. Even the most gifted ancient martial artists could at most sense the energy of heaven and earth like raindrops, yet what he was sensing... As far as he knew, a normal ancient martial artist could only perceive wisps of the energy of heaven and earth. Even the most gifted ancient martial artists could at most sense the energy of heaven and earth like raindrops, yet what he was sensing...
Gene Energy
With a snap, Lin Feng opened the black metal box, and in an instant, a brilliant silvery light shot out, illuminating the entire training room. Inside was a heart, sharply defined and seemingly composed of countless crystal fragments, translucent and sparkling, refracting silvery light from all directions, resembling the presence of a sovereign
The true heart of Class A elements, the heart of titanium
... ...
Silence is not merely physical; it is also mental. He yearns too much, desires too deeply to become an ancient martial artist. With obsessions and cravings at the center of his meditation, he cannot be considered truly tranquil. The cultivation of an ancient martial artist is rooted in the heart, communicating with the universe through the heart. If the heart cannot find peace, how can it sense the universe?
The heart of titanium is very precious
Even the weakest junior gene warriors or junior ancient warriors, by joining the city guard, can enable their families to live a moderately prosperous life
That was a pain he had never encountered before, as if his head were about to explode, all the pain receptors shattered in an instant, completely oblivious to his body, heartbeat, and breath
In the early stages of training for ancient martial artists, having a good mental strategy undoubtedly leads to achieving twice the results with half the effort
As it was his first time cultivating and without any teacher to guide him, Lin Feng was truly uncertain about what the 'standard' was, leaving him in a state of indecision.
What a powerful calligraphy. Lin Feng felt a sense of respect arise within him
Quality starts at level A 8, and Titanium Heart is quite remarkable among rare metals, belonging to the enhancement category of the three major systems. Perhaps... In terms of defensive enhancement, it is inferior to 'Molybdenum Heart', and in terms of strength enhancement, it is inferior to 'Tungsten Heart', but it is quite comprehensive. Its unique new martial art 'Titanium Level Body' possesses a powerful and intimidating might.
Awakening once more, it is already three days later
What is stillness
Lin Feng let out a sigh, slowly relaxing his tightly clenched right fist, his palm drenched in sweat
Gazing at this not particularly large silvery-white heart-shaped crystal, I was completely breathless
Originally, everything was set to go smoothly, and I would enter the Crown Elite Academy, become a genetic warrior, diligently cultivate my skills, and follow in my elder brother's footsteps, but...
One can discern from the lines that the writer's skill must be quite profound. As Lin Feng turned the pages one by one, he quickly entered a state of focus, reading attentively and comprehending deeply. Each word was a gem, each sentence crucial, and he was soon immersed in the ocean of ancient martial arts principles
After the incident, my physical fitness index seems to have improved significantly
What have I done wrong?
Soon, Lin Feng managed to calm his mind
The fifty-square-meter space is fully visible, containing only a standard-sized gene nutrition pod, equipped with a simple consciousness helmet. A glimmer flashed in Lin Feng's eyes as memories of the past surged within him; a significant portion of these six years had been spent here.
He fainted from the pain
For Lin Feng, the influence of his elder brother Lin Zhan is the most profound and unforgettable. Even now, he still remembers his brother's earnest teachings. This year, he endured unimaginable pressure and pain, yet Lin Feng persevered with resilience.
If one cannot cross over, then one is merely a powerless civilian, at the mercy of others
Lin Feng was shocked
In a tranquil atmosphere, only the faint and steady sound of Lin Feng's breathing remained in the training room
Because of that one incident, everything changed
Absorbing genetic energy, expanding the breadth of the brain domain, honing one's skills in the realm of consciousness
Haha, good eye! Steady and reliable yet extraordinary, just suits your character, A Feng!
It resembles white, appears transparent, yet seems to have a metallic luster, exuding a sense of power
In the previous era, humanity was stuck at this critical threshold for a considerable length of time, unable to break through, until the existence and mysteries of ancient martial arts were discovered, allowing humanity to truly cross this barrier. Nowadays, despite the significant advancement of technology, the proportion of humans who become ancient martial artists or genetic warriors, with a brain domain expansion exceeding 10%, remains relatively low.
With a snap, Lin Feng's hands sparkled with brilliance
As for the origins of the "Nine Dragons Scripture," the mother must have her reasons for not telling, and there is no need to pry too deeply. What is important is that it can help me become an ancient martial artist, break through one of the seven souls, expand my brain domain beyond the critical threshold, and reaching 10% is sufficient
However, the silver-white heart-shaped crystal before Lin Feng is...
In fact, I should feel fortunate, Lin Feng thought to himself. If the degradation of my cerebral capacity were to occur after breaking through the critical threshold and becoming a genetic warrior, merging the heart of elemental energy in my dantian, that would truly be the end of the road. For now, at least I can still turn back and take another path, becoming an ancient martial artist
However, for Lin Feng, this 'Heart of Titanium' holds a completely different significance
Those with great talent can sense it in just half a day; those with average talent may require a year or more just to reach the sensing stage; while those with poor talent may spend their entire lives without ever being able to perceive the existence of the energy of heaven and earth
Lin Feng has a light-hearted approach to the heart, yet he is quite knowledgeable about the cultivation of ancient martial artists
Do not be cowardly! A-Feng, remember, as a man, you must dare to think and act, unafraid of any difficulties. What is the Titanium Heart worth? On the day you break through the critical point, I will gift it to you!
The three vials of genetic fluid from the academy are intended for Ali. Although I am unable to enter the three prestigious advanced genetic academies, Ali still has hope. In terms of talent, Ali is actually quite good; it's just a pity that his family background is average. If he had absorbed enough genetic fluid since childhood, he would at least not be inferior to Shi Wenlong, even if he did not surpass the critical threshold.
Lin Feng furrowed his brows slightly, his heart filled with a chilling darkness
The Heart of Elements is categorized into grades E, D, C, B, and A, with the legendary S grade that surpasses A. Each grade is further divided into nine ranks, for instance, in grade E, the lowest rank is E 9, while the highest rank is E 1
That is like dense clouds
Merely a breadth of six levels in the realm of intellect
Lin Feng smiled
Forget it. Lin Feng smiled with relief
With a swish, Lin Feng opened the thin brown booklet, feeling a sense of tranquility in his heart, yet accompanied by a hint of curiosity
This ! ? '' Lin Feng felt a deep shock, and the changes in his heart made it increasingly difficult to remain calm, causing him to suddenly break free from his meditative state
When heaven closes a door, it will surely open a window
Before the incident, his physical fitness index was classified as that of a junior genetic warrior, but after the incident, the index, which should have decreased, instead rose, reaching a good level for a junior genetic warrior. No reason could be found for this, much like the inexplicable decline in the breadth of his cerebral domain.
This matter had always been kept hidden in Lin Feng's heart, never mentioned to anyone, including his mother and sister, as he did not want to worry them. He initially thought it was just an accidental event, but later during the re-evaluation of brain domain breadth upon entering the Crown Elite Academy, a nightmare... erupted
My abilities have been steadily improving, and at the age of sixteen, I have already achieved a brain domain width of 9.95% amidst the envious gazes of my peers. Although I cannot compare to my elder brother, I am still a rare talent in both the Sun District and Sunset City. Even the 'Crown Elite Academy,' which ranks first among the three major advanced gene academies, has offered me exceptionally favorable conditions for early admission.
Elder brother, do you still remember..." Lin Feng held a black box in his hands, murmuring softly
It can be said that once the 'Heart of Titanium' is born, it will undoubtedly cause a great upheaval
I understand. Lin Feng adjusted his breathing and slowly closed his eyes
Which Elemental Heart does A Feng like the most
However, the most precious thing is this heartfelt intention from my elder brother
ten minutes, thirty minutes, one hour
At that moment, everyone was stunned, including himself, as well as the smiling vice president of the Crown Elite Academy who was conducting the test for him. Looking at the numbers on the brain domain width tester, the vice president's expression changed dramatically in an instant, and he roared, "What kind of joke is this!"
However, even the least valuable E 9 Element Heart is still quite expensive