Chapter 850 Constant Cultivation
To understand the meaning on the silver piece, Zhu Bufan was not yet capable, and since he couldn't discern its meaning, Zhu Bufan no longer troubled himself with it, but his intuition told him that this silver piece inscribed with Ancient Chief Language was absolutely extraordinary.
Zhu Bufan tried a little bit and clearly felt that this thin silver piece was extremely tenacious. Zhu Bufan gradually increased force, and eventually he exerted as much strength as he could muster, but none of it could deform the silver piece at all, let alone damage it.
Zhu Bufan had never imagined that this silver piece could be so terrifying. Out of curiosity, Zhu Bufan tested it with scissors and candle flame, starting very carefully, but in the end, no matter how much force Zhu Bufan exerted or whatever methods he used, it couldn't be damaged in the slightest.
By now, Zhu Bufan was fully certain that this unremarkable silver piece was indeed a rare treasure.
He carefully stored it away, keeping it close to his body.
Originally, Zhu Bufan had hoped to find some Martial Arts suitable for him, but even though he didn't find the Martial Arts he hoped for, the gains were far beyond what Zhu Bufan had imagined.
Zhu Bufan, not bewildered by the fruitful outcomes, cautiously stored several Cultivation Techniques.
Because of excessive excitement, Zhu Bufan was somewhat unable to sleep.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Zhu Bufan formed a Cultivation Hand Seal with his hands and placed them on his legs, entering a cultivation state.
In his mind, the Qi Circulation Route of the first layer of the Cold Ice Technique quietly flowed through his heart. Although Zhu Bufan's Cultivation was insufficient, his basic skills were exceptionally solid; the locations of his acupoints were clearly defined.
Streams of coolness rose from the Dantian imperceptibly. Although slight, for Zhu Bufan who was immensely familiar with this sensation, it was easy to grasp.
This was Inner Qi!
Zhu Bufan controlled this Inner Qi with his mind, naturally following the Qi Circulation Route of the first layer...
It felt as if a tiny ant were moving on his sensitive skin, slightly itchy yet exceedingly comfortable.
His mind and spirit unconsciously converged, Zhu Bufan immersed his whole being into this new sensation. By the time he snapped back to his senses, a whole great day had passed.
"Eh? What happened?"
Zhu Bufan was extremely astonished...
Normally at this time, a mysterious suction force would appear, sucking away most of the Inner Qi that Zhu Bufan had painstakingly cultivated, but this time, the detested suction force did not occur.
"Could it be... could it be... I've returned to normal!" Zhu Bufan felt overjoyed inside.
Zhu Bufan clearly felt the Inner Qi returning to his Dantian, which was much thicker than before, filled with surprise.
If the earlier Inner Qi was like a thread of silk, now it had become a rope, grown more than tenfold stronger.
"First Rank... did I break through?"
After checking back and forth many times, and finding that the Qi indeed moved fluidly as if waving an arm, Zhu Bufan suddenly widened his eyes... less than one night, and he had actually broken through?
It must be noted that Zhu Bufan had been stuck at the first rank for nearly ten years, continuously yearning for a breakthrough during these years, but he didn't expect it to break through so easily overnight.
Breaking through over ten years of obstacles so effortlessly, Zhu Bufan found it somewhat unbelievable and couldn't help but immerse in cultivation again.
"Indeed, there are no problems at all!"
Having confirmed once again that the strange suction power was gone, Zhu Bufan finally felt completely at ease.
At the same time, Zhu Bufan could also feel the abundant Primordial Qi inside him, and the extremely broad Meridians.
"Now that my natural abilities are remarkable, breaking through the First Layer of the 'Cold Ice Technique' in just one night, I think the days of vindication are almost upon me. But I still need to keep a low profile for a while, until the selection meeting six months later, when I will make a stunning entrance!"
As Zhu Bufan's words fell, he exhaled lightly and slowly closed his eyes. The Qi Circulation Route of the Second Layer of the 'Cold Ice Technique' slowly emerged from his mind...
But just when Zhu Bufan was fully concentrated, a sudden severe headache struck, and a bright blue light exploded in his brain.
Zhu Bufan frowned, but his eyes remained tightly shut, refusing to open. He had endured much more severe pain before, let alone this slight headache now.
The headache came fast and left even faster, disappearing quickly.
Then, a strong stream of consciousness surged in Zhu Bufan's mind.
"Hanhai Tide Skill!"
Suddenly, this influx of information, after careful examination, made Zhu Bufan's eyes snap open as the words "Hanhai Tide Skill" burst from his lips.
The sudden flood of information was massive, filling his entire head and leaving him completely groggy.
However, this information was very well organized, as if someone had already sorted it categorically.
Thus, inspecting this information did not require any effort from Zhu Bufan; he simply needed to follow the sequence displayed, and reviewing each part was relatively easy.
Hanhai Tide was incredibly complex, encompassing a vast array of knowledge, particularly about various Fierce Beasts, which broadened Zhu Bufan's horizons tremendously.
The first part of Hanhai Tide was a Cultivation Technique called Hanhai Tide Skill, unlike any Cultivation Technique Zhu Bufan knew of, with only five layers, though it was unclear how these were divided.
First Layer, Mixed Refinement.
Second Layer, Tuoba.
Third Layer, Condensing Origin.
Fourth Layer, Body Shaping.
Fifth Layer, Confluence.
Besides these, there were also various Martial Arts and Secret Techniques. The most delightful surprise for Zhu Bufan was that these Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts were all water-attribute, seemingly tailor-made for him.
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By the time Zhu Bufan woke up from his cultivation, it was already the afternoon of the next day. This was the longest session of cultivation Zhu Bufan had ever conducted.
It is known that longer cultivation time is not always better, and it depends on the cultivator's talents.
Martial Artists with wide, resilient Meridians and strong willpower, backed by physical and mental advantages, can cultivate for longer periods than others.
This time, Zhu Bufan's main focus was on organizing and absorbing the vast knowledge of Hanhai Tide, laying a foundation for future cultivation.
After finishing his cultivation, Zhu Bufan felt a change in himself. Not a growth in strength or physical change, but a change in his spirit.
The shift in his mental state made Zhu Bufan radiate vitality, filled with vigor... His previously elusive goals now appeared tangibly before him, and despite numerous obstacles on this path, he now had the confidence and support to move forward.
After a simple meal, Zhu Bufan couldn't help but worry about Aunt Rong and went to gather information.
"Zhu Wu, if Aunt Rong is alright, I might spare your life, but if anything happens to her, I will definitely take your life..."