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In the dimly lit cell, the first rays of morning light streamed in, resembling an incredibly smooth silk fabric that spread across Ye Yu's face. In the next moment, Ye Yu opened his eyes, and a fleeting blue glow flickered within them.
Last night, after examining his body, the old man had first gone into a frenzy and then told him to adjust himself properly. Next, he would help Ye Yu break through to a new realm! According to Ye Yu's training schedule, he should have already advanced to the Third Stage. However, due to a lack of guidance and the absence of the kind of training environment found in the Blue Seal Empire, Ye Yu had remained stuck at the Second Stage level, unable to make any progress.
"Focus your mind and gather your energy, dispel all distractions!" At the moment Ye Yu opened his eyes, the Nameless Old Man suddenly uttered a phrase that sounded quite different from Federation Language. Each word was pronounced clearly and powerfully!
This was Blue Ink Language. Ye Yu had grown up in an environment where both Federation Language and Blue Ink Language were spoken, so he was quite familiar with both. However, it had been nearly ten years since he had heard such precise Blue Ink Language. He was momentarily taken aback but quickly understood what the Nameless Old Man meant. A serious expression appeared on his still somewhat youthful face. At this moment, he seemed to grasp something important, but there was no time to contemplate the old man's meaning; he could only focus his mind and gather his energy as instructed. Yet, dispelling distractions was not an easy task. After all, Ye Yu was preoccupied with thoughts of how to escape, and with worries on his mind, he found it hard to concentrate.
"This method is best practiced at dawn each day. Now follow my instructions for gathering energy and refining your body!" The old man's voice was extremely serious; looking at Ye Yu's solemn expression made him resemble a strict classroom teacher.
Upon hearing the Nameless Old Man's words, Ye Yu was momentarily stunned; he had never learned how to gather energy for body refinement before. However, having trained in martial arts for ten years, he could roughly understand the concept. The Empire's martial arts represented its people's philosophy of life—unity of man and nature. They emphasized enhancing one's potential by merging oneself with the natural universe and harnessing its primal energy to continuously forge their bodies.
This forging method varied from person to person, resulting in countless training techniques within the Empire. However, all these variations ultimately aimed to transform cosmic energy into personal energy. The most common form of energy in this universe was the invisible and intangible qi surrounding them.
Ye Yu had some understanding of the qi from the Blue Seal Empire, but every time he tried to utilize this omnipresent qi, he felt somewhat powerless.
"Concentrate your intention at Baihui point, press your tongue against the upper palate, exhale from your abdomen, palms facing up, hold qi in your chest cavity—inhale once and exhale three times—relax your muscles, open your pores, gather yang and disperse yin, guide qi like a spring..."
As the old man's words in Blue Ink Language rang in Ye Yu's ears one by one, the initially unfamiliar terms gradually became clearer. The sounds distinct from Federation Language seemed to carry a natural magic that guided Ye Yu's thoughts into a wondrous realm.
This was Ye Yu's first encounter with such profound incantations; he knew this was true martial arts. Although he had reached Second Stage based on his father's training records before this moment, he understood that it only made him slightly stronger than average and more agile.
Perhaps he could easily deal with a few thugs, but if faced with a one-on-one battle against a mech from the Federation, he would surely be defeated. Yet he knew that on the front lines between the Federation and Blue Seal Empire Combat Forces were individuals who could easily handle even the most powerful mechs of the Federation. If it weren't for the terrifying technological productivity of the Federation, perhaps the front lines would not be in such a stalemate today.
At this moment, although Ye Yu had his eyes closed, he vaguely sensed certain things around him. It wasn't complete darkness; instead, it felt like a blend of white and black—two colors intertwined yet seemingly separated into their own realms. This sensation was mystical; in Ye Yu's perception, it felt as if he were caught in a whirlpool where those qi-like entities spun rapidly around him.
Ye Yu felt an intense desire for these qi entities; however, every time he attempted to grasp them, they slipped away like slippery fish. No matter how hard he tried, it felt like drawing water with a bamboo basket—futile. Nevertheless, he knew these qi entities held great significance for him and would not give up easily.
As Ye Yu followed the instructions of the Nameless Old Man, moving every part of his body, the previously blocked pores suddenly opened up like blooming buds. At that moment, a strange aura enveloped Ye Yu entirely.
In an instant, Ye Yu felt as if he had plunged into a thick liquid, experiencing an overwhelming sense of pressure that made him feel as though he might suffocate at any moment. This discomfort caused his previously steadfast will to waver slightly.
"Concentrate your intent and guard your energy; let your energy move with your intent!"
Just then, a deep yet penetrating voice echoed in Ye Yu's ears. It was the Nameless Old Man reminding him to maintain his unstable momentum at this critical moment.
Ye Yu was taken aback, realizing that he had reached a crucial juncture and could not afford to be careless. However, consciousness is an elusive thing, and only someone like Ye Yu, who had practiced physical techniques, could perceive what was invisible to ordinary people. At this moment, he felt as if his awareness were burdened by an immense weight; every movement became exceedingly difficult. Moreover, with all his pores suddenly opening wide, Ye Yu found it impossible to stabilize his mind, feeling as if even the simplest act of breathing was beyond his capability.
Nevertheless, Ye Yu was resolute and not one to give up easily. He let out a low shout, and his originally pale face flushed bright red. His eyes trembled incessantly, and steam began to rise from his back.
In the next moment, it seemed as if every pore on Ye Yu's body had received some powerful tonic, suddenly expanding more than double its size!
The Nameless Old Man watched Ye Yu's actions with a flicker of concern in his eyes. This was akin to playing with fire; the essence of practicing physical techniques lay in gathering energy and building strength. However, while practicing these techniques, one inevitably needed to absorb the earth's energy to enhance their potential, which required opening the pores for absorption.
Yet simultaneously, if one was not careful, the energy already stored within could easily leak out due to the open pores, leading to a loss rather than a gain. Generally speaking, during such energy-gathering practices, it was inadvisable to open all pores to their limits; doing so could result in failing to absorb external earth energy while allowing internal energy to escape.
Of course, there were those who had attempted such a method before, but they were all high-level practitioners who possessed both a strong capacity for absorbing earth energy and stable control over their own internal energy.
Clearly, Ye Yu was not one of them; his approach risked causing a rapid outflow of vital energy throughout his body—leading to weakness at best and life-threatening consequences at worst!
This was a classic case of impatience for quick results. The Nameless Old Man did not wish to see Ye Yu fail at this critical moment; however, he was no longer at his peak and could not assist Ye Yu through this challenge.
"Guard the Baihui Acupoint; gather your spirit within your five hearts and channel the energy into your body!" The Nameless Old Man's words flowed like wind, each syllable imprinted firmly in Ye Yu's mind.
This instruction seemed simple: maintain control over one's mind and body without losing composure while fully absorbing the energy stored within the organs and directing the incoming energy into every limb! However, this kind of multitasking required complete concentration—even for the old man himself.
Ye Yu was merely a novice just beginning to grasp the mysteries of the world. Even though the old man held great expectations for his potential, asking him to achieve such feats now seemed unreasonable. However, there were no other options left; if Ye Yu failed, all his efforts could very well be in vain.
Just as the old man's words faded, a flicker of understanding crossed Ye Yu's previously contorted face. In the next moment, his flushed complexion quickly returned to normal.
Simultaneously, the invisible energy surrounding Ye Yu began to stabilize, slowly rotating in a mysterious manner.
"Whoosh—" Almost at the same time, Ye Yu felt a sudden contraction in his chest, which expanded significantly. The crimson skin that had been exposed began to visibly return to its original pale hue.
The Nameless Old Man was even more astonished than before. He had thought that even if Ye Yu managed to endure, it would take considerable time. Yet, he had achieved a state of multitasking almost instantaneously!
In the next moment, a roar akin to that of dragons and tigers echoed in his ears, causing the old man's wide robes to flutter dramatically. The already dim Cell was suddenly filled with flickering light, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
In what felt like an instant, Ye Yu himself was surprised to find that the agonizing situation he had just endured had vanished in a heartbeat!
"Crack—"
At that moment, Ye Yu suddenly sensed a faint part of his body make a sound as if something had shattered. However, this sensation of breaking brought an exhilarating feeling; from his limbs to every cell in his body, it felt as if he had undergone a transformation, hinting at an escape from mortal confines.
"Roar—"
Ye Yu couldn't help but let out a long howl; he realized he had broken through to the Third Stage!
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