Chapter 265: Chapter 166: Breath-holding Technique: Beginner, Breaking Acupoints

Grade: None

Level: Saber Form - Saber Technique - Saber Arts

Points: 1000

Note: Grade cannot be improved.

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After reviewing the information and digesting the cultivation materials, he slowly came to understand that this was a method for cultivating speed with a saber.

It involved executing saber techniques at extreme speeds to create afterimages, transforming them into a high-speed saber art known as the Illusionary Blade.

This was the first time he had encountered something that wasn’t a martial art itself, but rather a set of pointers for cultivating one. It was like being given a direction to guide his cultivation.

However, after looking through the cultivation materials he had received, Cheng Zongyang was left speechless.

It was for one simple reason: it was incredibly difficult.

First of all, he had to increase the speed at which his arm could swing the blade to the point of creating afterimages...

He probably couldn’t achieve it even if he practiced until his arm fell off.

Finally, there was the matter of its Grade.

Just like the Basic Saber Technique, the Illusionary Blade had no Grade.

This meant its potential was entirely dependent on how far he could take his cultivation.

After all, would a simple slash from a Basic Saber Technique that had reached the Transformation Realm still have the power of a mere basic technique?

Therefore, it was a martial art whose power grew in tandem with one’s own cultivation.

He calmed his mind. He knew that mastering the Illusionary Blade wouldn’t happen overnight; it would require long and patient effort.

Next, he turned his attention to the other items.

The Red Blood Mushroom was a primary ingredient in beastman feed, and its effect was to promote the nourishment and growth of flesh and blood.

It could also be considered a medicinal material capable of strengthening one’s qi and blood.

"Only a fool would use this to make feed for livestock," Cheng Zongyang said, shaking his head.

He wouldn’t feel bad about using it to raise something like Mole Beasts, though.

Next was the Red Jade Ganoderma.

However, when Cheng Zongyang saw the thumb-sized clump of Red Jade Ganoderma, he was taken aback.

He reached out and poked it. It was soft. He rubbed his fingers together and found them a little sticky. Furthermore, its appearance, mottled with white and red, couldn’t help but remind Cheng Zongyang of something from his past life!

A Tai Sui!

He immediately looked at its information.

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[Red Jade Ganoderma]

Description: A non-animal, non-plant, non-fungus lifeform with powerful medicinal effects.

Grade: White (Automatically promotes)

Effects: Cures illness and strengthens the body, Strengthens the Foundation and Nourishes the Essence, enhances Physique, replenishes qi and blood, etc.

Points: 150

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"It really is a Tai Sui!"

Cheng Zongyang was a little excited.

He never thought he would be able to acquire such an amazing item! And its medicinal effects were excellent.

A thumb-sized piece was worth one hundred and fifty Points, which seemed fair. It would take a considerable amount of time for this thing to grow.

’I’ll wait until it’s a bit bigger and then cut it into multiple pieces. That way, they can each grow into a separate Tai Sui.’

’I wonder if the Growth Medicine Liquid will have any effect on it?’ Cheng Zongyang thought. He’d have Zhang Jinquan study it later.

Cheng Zongyang ignored the coconuts that came after.

As for the Wilderness Mushrooms, he looked at their information.

Their only special characteristic was that they grew quickly.

As long as the growing conditions were right, they would mature in seven days. After that, a new crop could be harvested every three days, for a total of nine harvests.

’Another great item!’ Cheng Zongyang was filled with emotion.

The items he had obtained this time had truly exceeded Cheng Zongyang’s expectations.

He wasn’t sure what the Wilderness Mushrooms looked like, since all he had was the spawn. But with the ability to mature in seven days and be harvested every three days after, it was yet another prolific source of food.

"Well now, the village and the County Town have another food source," Cheng Zongyang said with a smile.

Finally, there was the Meditation Mat.

After reading the description, he discovered it had a similar effect to his old Taishi Chair. Sitting on it allowed one to quickly calm down and enter a state of tranquil meditation.

’Not bad. This will be a great tool for my future cultivation.’

Cheng Zongyang stored all the items properly, took the Meditation Mat, and left the Preservation Warehouse to find Zhang Jinquan, Li Xingyun, and the others.

He gave instructions for the cultivation of three items: the Red Blood Mushroom, the Red Jade Ganoderma, and the Wilderness Mushrooms.

When Zhang Jinquan learned of the effects of the Red Blood Mushroom and Red Jade Ganoderma, he nodded repeatedly.

As a Martial Physician, he wanted to thoroughly study any medicinal materials that could assist with Martial Arts cultivation.

After giving his instructions, Cheng Zongyang went into a small cabin, preparing to practice the Breath-holding Technique.

He had already reached the beginner stage of the Breath-holding Technique, which meant he was on the path to true cultivation.

He took the Meditation Mat and sat on the first floor. This "Breaking Acupoints" cultivation didn’t require him to be in the Cultivation Room.

After sitting down on the Meditation Mat, his mind gradually emptied, and he immediately adjusted his breathing into a cultivation state.

At that moment, his entire being became incredibly relaxed, free of any distracting thoughts. All that remained was the Breath-holding Technique, ready to be activated.

As he began the breath-holding, a wisp of Inner Strength in his Dantian began to circulate on its own.

The advantage of the Turtle Breath-holding Skill was that once one reached the beginner stage, the Inner Strength would circulate automatically whenever it was activated again, beginning a cycle through the Twelve Meridians.

The path of the Twelve Meridians began from the chest. The Cultivation Technique described it with a simple four-line chant:

From chest to hand, the three yin flow;

From hand to head, the three yang go;

From head to foot, three yin descend;

From foot to chest, three yang ascend.

With his growing understanding of medicine, Cheng Zongyang found this chant easy to comprehend.

As that wisp of Inner Strength circulated to the Zhongfu Acupoint on his chest, the qi and blood in his body began to surge with a peculiar, rhythmic pulse.

The sensation was like a vibrating ball buzzing inside a cup of water.

As this rhythm unfolded, the Zhongfu Acupoint began to gradually throb. It felt as if it were being opened up, or washed over, but the process was gentle and as slow as a turtle’s crawl.

Cheng Zongyang wasn’t in a hurry. He simply maintained the established rhythm of his Inner Breath, allowing his qi and blood to gradually "grind" open the acupoint.

Once he opened the first acupoint, that wisp of Inner Strength, carrying his Qi and Blood Power, would fill the acupoint and begin to clear the meridian. In the process, it would also refine his Essence Blood, and at the same time, the "seed of Inner Strength" would gradually grow stronger.

After that, he wouldn’t need to consciously do anything. As long as he maintained his current breathing rhythm, the process of opening acupoints, clearing meridians, refining Essence Blood, and strengthening his Inner Strength would proceed automatically. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

The first step is always the hardest. With this, a full day passed in his cultivation.

Cheng Zongyang was finally getting a taste of what it meant for a technique to be "gentle and balanced."

It was slower than he had ever imagined!

POP!

At some unknown point, Cheng Zongyang seemed to hear a faint, pulsating sound from his chest. It was followed by a tiny spark of warmth spreading outward from within, somewhere just below his collarbone. Cheng Zongyang’s eyes snapped open, a hint of excitement flashing within them!

"The Zhongfu Acupoint is finally broken!"

This was what it truly meant to reach the Sixth Grade Meridian Passage Realm!

Although his interface had displayed "Sixth Grade Meridian Passage Realm" from the start, it had only been a nominal Realm. His actual strength hadn’t met the requirements yet; he was at that level in name only!

Now, after a full day of continuous cultivation, he had broken through the first acupoint. This meant his cultivation in the Meridian Passage Realm had truly begun!

’Now for the automatic cultivation phase.’

The subsequent cultivation wouldn’t require much of his attention. As long as he maintained a fixed breathing rhythm, the Cultivation Technique would proceed on its own!

Cheng Zongyang slowly rose, picked up the Meditation Mat, and left the cabin.

Zhang Jinquan, who was studying the Red Jade Ganoderma, saw Cheng Zongyang approach and immediately stood up, clasping his hands in a salute. "Greetings, sir."

Cheng Zongyang nodded slightly. Looking at the Tai Sui on the table, he asked, "Have you made any progress?"

Zhang Jinquan smiled. "Based on the characteristics you described, I ran some experiments. I tried several different Growth Liquids, but they were useless. However, using blood alone works quite well. The Exotic Beast Blood you left behind has a significant growth effect on the Red Jade Ganoderma. Normal blood is much slower."

Cheng Zongyang nodded. "As long as you have it handled. What about the Body Tempering Powder?"

For now, the only use for the Tai Sui was consumption. Any other high-efficiency applications would have to wait until its quantity and weight increased enough to conduct proper experiments.

"I’ve already prepared thirty portions of the Body Tempering Powder. I’ll slowly process the rest, so you can take them whenever you need them in the future, sir."

As Zhang Jinquan spoke, he retrieved a small bamboo basket from the side. Inside were thirty packets of medicinal powder.

"Good." Cheng Zongyang nodded. He took out five portions for himself and took the rest to the marketplace cabin for storage.

Next, he gathered a few things, grabbed his Tang Blade, and went behind the house, preparing to test the cultivation method for the Illusionary Blade.