Chapter 2: Six Practices, Five Realms, Four Honored Ones, Three Sovereigns

Such special powers are extremely difficult to awaken, requiring not only a talent akin to that of a demon but also a state of mind that one cannot even believe in. As a result, the vast majority of martial artists remain stuck at the peak of body training and realm integration, finding it nearly impossible to break free from their shackles throughout their lives

Upon entering, I found the elderly man watering the flowers in the garden, appearing quite content.

Hehe... Zhou Yi chuckled softly; this elderly couple truly felt like family to him

Elder San and Grandma Yun could not help but be moved, giving up the path of cultivation; how much helplessness must one feel to make such a decision

As the sun sets, the evening glow blooms on the horizon, painting this secluded little town with a layer of enchanting crimson hues

Four years ago, troubled by his frail constitution, he made the decision to distance himself from the life-and-death trials outside of Duancheng. In the first year, he fought against beasts in the Thorny Forest, gaining considerable practical experience. In the following two years, he became a mercenary, encountering many people and experiencing numerous events, and he also comprehended the essence of Qi. Nevertheless, he still found himself unable to cultivate his vital energy

In contrast, the power of Gang that Zhou Yi comprehended is entirely a form of physical strength, surging forth from the blood, lacking a clear target as it wanders between life and death, making it difficult to grasp. This has led to the gradual fading of Gang power in the world of cultivating vital energy.

Nonsense! The third elder's face flushed with embarrassment as he stood proudly, "There are servants to handle such matters. I, the third elder of the Zhou family, a powerful figure in the Fusion Bone realm, cannot stoop to such things, as it would be utterly inappropriate"

Its essence lies in the six levels of body training, a process that will manipulate vital energy to an extremely refined state, representing the most fundamental and simplest tier

However, it is fortunate that over the years, I have long since become accustomed to it, as if no one were to enter the courtyard of Elder San.

Little Yi

Uh... Elder San, feeling awkward, scratched his head, resembling an old rascal, "You little brat, it won't kill you anyway!"

"Grandma Yun, Elder Three." Zhou Yi clasped his fists and bowed deeply, "Actually, I am here to say goodbye."

I still don't know. It doesn't matter, waving my hand, perhaps it's time to give up, to enter the world and set up a stall, selling some goods, that would be quite good

With a casual flick of the wrist, a straight punch struck the air, and the force of the punch surprisingly summoned a series of strange sounds as if cutting through the air

The Third Elder's words were not yet finished, and the meaning was self-evident. The inability to cultivate vital energy and the grievances suffered externally are likely beyond their imagination

By the time he returned to the Zhou family, the sky had completely darkened. As before, although there were many pedestrians, none of them looked at him directly. Even when he took the initiative to greet them, he was met with indifference and laughter as they turned away.

After the esteemed position, there is the imperial throne, of which even fewer records exist. For those who have never ventured outside, they are aware of such a rank, yet have never seen anyone attain this level. There are three ranks: Martial Emperor, Earth Emperor, and Ten Thousand Emperors

"Let him go," Grandmother Yun called softly, but was halted by the bitter sigh of the Third Elder. "What he needs is not a comfortable environment, but dignity..."

Waste?" he muttered disdainfully, "With your appearance, even three of them would knock you down.

Speaking softly to the air, the slightly immature face bears a weariness that belies its age. "Having been away for three years, and having spent two years as a mercenary, I have grasped the essence of power. This is the only solace I have found since arriving in this world and the realm of literature; otherwise, I would truly have become worthless"

For many years, I have been grateful for the care provided by Elder Xie and Grandma Yun, which has prevented me from being beaten to death in the streets. I am no longer young and cannot continue to be a burden to you.

No need. Zhou Yi yawned and turned around, "You have no idea how many times I have begged the clan leader to avoid being expelled. The younger generation, the youth, the middle-aged, who doesn't wish for this disgrace of mine to leave quickly? Now it aligns perfectly with their wishes"

I wonder how that girl Yuning is doing, and whether Brother Feng and Brother Ying are still alive

I went to the back mountain to lie down for a while. The corners of my somewhat dry mouth involuntarily revealed a faint smile, "The last time you caught the red-feathered chicken, Grandma Yun scolded you for a whole month..."

Near the palm, once again, a dense network of transparent cracks filled the space. "However, failing to cultivate the vital energy is indeed somewhat frustrating..."

Standing silently for two breaths, feeling a rare emotion, I slowly walked outside. "In fact, cultivation is not the only path; perhaps one day I will also make a name for myself in other areas on the continent..."

The Third Elder clearly saw the long scar on Zhou Yi's chest revealed by his bowing, and felt an inexplicable pain in his heart

Zhou Yi's mood improved in that instant; within the entire Zhou family, only the third elder's family held no prejudice against him and treated him entirely as one of their own. This kindness was somewhat significant

"It doesn't matter," Zhou Yi said with a light laugh, speaking with complete indifference, "this is simply the truth."

At that moment, the space around the fist began to show some cracks, as if it were shattering, seemingly carrying a force capable of repelling everything.

Breaking through levels is by no means an easy task. To advance from the Sixth Layer of Body Training to the Fusion Realm, one must awaken the power of deduction. To progress from the Fusion Realm to the Transformation Sovereign, one must awaken the power of the domain. To ascend from the Transformation Sovereign to the Emperor level, one must awaken the power of reincarnation

"I almost took your old life away; once you die from hunger, it will save me trouble." Grandma Yun's expression turned slightly angry as she looked at the Third Elder with disdain. She snatched the water jug from his hands and said, "Watering flowers? Go clean the latrine instead. It's blocked!"

Subsequently, there are the five levels of the Fusion Realm, namely the Fusion Spirit Realm, Fusion Meridian Realm, Fusion Bone Realm, Fusion Blood Realm, and Fusion Soul Realm. The Fusion Realm is entirely different from the six levels of body training; the transition from controlling vital energy to having it enter the body is sufficient to trap the vast majority of individuals at this stage for their entire lives

Farewell? Where are you going?

Brush off the dust from your body and stand up to leave. This place is where I come to lie down and vent my frustrations whenever I feel agitated, cursing loudly to release my discontent

"Do you really think I have been a mercenary for two years for nothing?" Zhou Yi scoffed mockingly, suddenly feeling very displeased as he recalled the various insults from the young men. "A bunch of frogs at the bottom of a well, truly believing that the world is only as big as this city."

"Xiao Yi, don't say that." Grandma Yun's eyes had already turned red, "That old fool has a thick skin; it's not a big deal. As long as that old fool is alive, I don't see anyone from the Zhou family daring to drive you out!"

Your strength is nearly at the Blood Fusion Realm, making you the strongest in the family. How can you repeatedly bow to them because of a useless person like me

It is thus named Duancheng, and it has gained some reputation on the continent due to its unusual structure. However, ultimately, within the Fengyun Kingdom, it is merely a small town, incomparable to the imperial capital Zilong City or the commercial hub Wanshang City.

From now on, there are four ranks of transformation: Transformation of the Origin, Transformation of the Qi, Transformation of the Heart, and Transformation of the Void. Such abilities have completely transcended the realm of mortals. Records of powerful beings at these ranks are exceedingly rare, and in the capital of the Fengyun Kingdom, they can be counted on one hand, let alone in the small city of Duancheng

The Wind and Cloud Kingdom is located in the southeastern corner of the southern region of the continent, and it is only in this area that national governance exists, due to the low strength of the martial artists. To the west of its territory lies the domain of sects and academies, whose depth and overall strength are far beyond what the Wind and Cloud Kingdom and other small nations can compare to

"You won't die from eating this!" A sharp scolding voice came from inside the room, and an old woman walked out. She was rosy-cheeked and walked steadily; she was the wife of the Third Elder, whom Zhou Yi always referred to as Grandma Yun

Zhou Yi bowed once more, his gaze reflecting an unprecedented sincerity

Cough... cough... Elder Three lightly coughed twice while covering his mouth, casting his gaze aside. The atmosphere, under the rendering of the night, became somewhat heavy.

The elderly man set down the kettle and spoke incessantly, as if he had just seen his grandson after many years.

However ... ...

The architecture of the broken city is unique; while typical cities are surrounded by walls on all four sides, this one has only three, leaving an opening to the outside world. It is said that two emperors once fought a great battle here, and the city was cleaved in two by a single sword strike, transforming the once vast city into half its original size

Outside the broken city, on a green grassy hill, Zhou Yi lay quietly, a blade of grass in her mouth, her field of vision expansive.

The Third Elder turned around, and the wrinkles on his old face unfolded, appearing kind and benevolent

There are rumors that above the throne, there exist even higher ranks; however, such seemingly ethereal entities are confined to discussions on https://m.hetushu.com

The spatial rift lasted for a few moments, and returned to its original state as the force was withdrawn

Little Yi

"Damn it!" Zhou Yi's emotions shifted once again as he spat out the grass in his mouth, cursing at the empty ground, "I am a human from Earth! How can my physique possibly be the same as yours? What a load of nonsense! Damn it, can we not just have some fun?"

Third Elder

Brother Tingfeng mentioned that this force has four levels, and I have only just comprehended the first level... Thinking of the good brother I met while being a mercenary, my heart softened, but then I suddenly recalled something extremely terrifying, and fear replaced the brightness in my dark eyes, causing my body to tremble for a moment

Where did you go for fun? Have you eaten? Would you like me to prepare a special dish of braised red-feathered chicken? That girl Jiajia was looking for you this afternoon...

In the path of cultivation, one contends with the heavens and battles against fate. Even in a small place like Duancheng, one is aware of the general classification of the various ranks.

Since you have made a decision, how about this... The Third Elder's expression was calm as he pondered for a moment, "The family business is controlled by the Fourth Elder. I will go and plead with him, and you can handle the family business. With your constitution, if you go out..."

I can no longer bear being bound and thrown at the mercy of the beast, caught between life and death, forced to comprehend the essence of power. Let it be one burden after another

Oh, Xiao Yi

"Oh, you old thing, have you turned the world upside down again?" Grandma Yun, slightly angry, instead burst into laughter, "Come on, Xiao Yi, I have prepared a large feast to celebrate the successful completion of today's physical training test. Let's not let that old thing have any."

Grandma Yun immediately realized that she had spoken too candidly, touching upon the boy's inner pain. "I’m sorry, Xiao Yi, I..."