novellaaa Chapter 9 Breaking the Formation
Chapter 9 Breaking the Formation
Chen Ye lay on his side on the bed. Three golden lights emanated from his skin and flesh at the three acupoints of Guanyuan, Qihai and Shimen in his dantian. They were brighter than this morning, as dazzling as stars, and shimmering with a soft glow.
A surge of vitality erupted from his dantian, like molten iron gushing forth, washing over every inch of his muscles, bones, and flesh.
A sharp pain suddenly struck, and he couldn't help but open his mouth and exhale a breath of foul air.
"puff!"
After leaving the body, the turbid air condensed into a white chain of energy in the air and shot towards the window paper.
The window paper trembled, and fine dust drifted down.
This sudden change startled Chen Ye.
The whole process took about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.
Only after the excruciating pain subsided like a receding tide was Chen Ye able to lift his head and gasp for breath.
He calmed his breathing and looked down at his dantian.
The three points of starlight have faded, sunk deep beneath the skin, and are no longer bright.
But the surge of new life within him did not subside; it continued to rush through the meridians throughout his body, like a living creature surging and wandering.
It's even more intense than this morning.
After a moment, Chen Ye slowly withdrew his gaze.
At that moment, everything around him suddenly became clear in his perception.
He could hear the rustling of insects crawling across the roof tiles outside the courtyard wall, and he could smell the dregs of medicine in the kitchen swill bucket.
The back of his hands, which was rough during the day, now had veins that stretched out like the roots of an old tree, as if they had been reborn.
With a little effort, a layer of golden-gray keratin rises to the surface of the skin.
Chen Ye flicked his finger at the corner of the table, and with a muffled thud, a piece of the hardwood corner flew off, scattering wood chips all over the bed.
Name: Chen Ye
[Current Martial Art: Qi Cultivation Technique (Perfected)]
[Realm: Rebirth (Part 1)]
[Lifespan can be pawned to obtain corresponding cultivation progress]
[After pawning, you need to pay double the price to redeem your lifespan; this is only applicable to those with talent, luck, and wealth.]
Current remaining life expectancy: 1 year, 2 months, and 9 days.
At this moment, Chen Ye heard a drum-like sound echoing in his ears, the sound of blood being pumped out by his heart.
Strong and vigorous.
"Is this the Transcendent Realm?"
"Tuotai" literally means to be reborn or transformed.
Only by taking this step can one become a true martial artist.
He remembered that Zhang Tieyi had undergone two transformations and had blood on his hands; his combat experience would undoubtedly surpass his own.
His only advantage right now is that the other party doesn't know that he has already undergone a complete transformation.
Using this point, we might be able to find a glimmer of hope.
In addition, it is somewhat regrettable that the improvement in realm did not lead to an increase in lifespan.
If you want to extend your lifespan in the future, you'll have to think of other ways.
Just then, a new notification suddenly appeared in my field of vision.
The Qigong practice has been completed.
[Unlock Hidden Move: Qi Cultivation Technique - Formation Breaking Stance]
This technique is a hidden move in the Qi Cultivation Technique; it can be mastered by consuming seven days of one's lifespan.
"A hidden move?"
Seeing this, Chen Ye was slightly taken aback, then his face lit up with uncontrollable joy.
He knew it.
The Qigong exercises taught to him by the Gao family were indeed incomplete.
This set of exercises not only cultivates qi and blood, but also includes some techniques for channeling energy.
The Gao family never intended to teach him.
After all, he's just a "talent," so there's no need for him to know too much.
He has just undergone a transformation, and while his physical strength has changed, he is completely clueless about combat.
Even with the initial advantage, he still felt uncertain facing a seasoned opponent like Zhang Tieyi.
The hidden tricks unlocked by this pawn system are exactly what we need in a pinch.
He didn't hesitate much.
It's only seven days; compared to what's already been spent, it's nothing.
"Pawning, seven days of life."
[Deduct seven days of lifespan, and provide a hidden skill: Qi Cultivation Technique - Formation Breaking Style.]
In an instant, the world fell silent.
It felt like only a moment had passed, yet also like an eternity had gone by.
Many unfamiliar memories flooded his mind, and he became somewhat dazed.
It took him only a few breaths to regain his senses.
Chen Ye reached out his hand in surprise, feeling a familiar, experienced touch, as if he had practiced for many years.
A series of moves and techniques had become second nature to him without him even realizing it.
He even had a clear understanding of the breathing coordination and power circulation when making moves.
[Current remaining lifespan: 1 year, 2 months, and 2 days.]
Chen Ye rolled out of bed, instantly feeling an urge to try it out, like a child who had received a new and interesting toy and wanted to try it out immediately.
However, the room was only two zhang square, which was not enough space to move around.
After a moment's thought, Chen Ye picked up the flying wood chips one by one from the bed, crushed them between his fingers, and felt the way his body exerted force.
Fine wood dust kept falling through my fingers.
Not long after, Chen Ye finally blew out the oil lamp with satisfaction.
The next day.
Chen Ye woke up earlier than usual.
He carried water to wash up as usual, and then stood in the courtyard to practice standing meditation.
There is an unused stone millstone under the courtyard wall, which no one pays attention to.
Chen Ye walked over, put his arms around the millstone, which weighed over 200 pounds, and easily lifted it up.
He held it steady for a moment, then quietly and gently put it back in its original place.
"Having undergone this transformation, his strength has greatly increased, reaching at least two hundred jin (approximately 100 kg). In ancient times, that would have been enough to lift a large banner."
If a martial artist who has only undergone one transformation can reach this level, Chen Ye finds it hard to imagine how majestic a congenital martial artist like Qiao Hai must be.
Chen Ye walked back to the center of the courtyard, slowly tensed the muscles in his arms, and then channeled his energy into his legs.
The key to breaking through the formation lies in concentrating all the body's strength into one point and pursuing the ultimate burst of power.
If an ordinary person can do that, they can also deliver a punch that far surpasses that of an ordinary person.
Chen Ye closed his eyes and visualized Zhang Tieyi's figure in his mind.
He is two meters tall, with arms two feet long, and is right-handed.
Chen Ye's feet rolled half a circle on the blue brick ground, and his body suddenly spun like a top.
His right fist shot out, cutting through the wind.
Snapped!
The wind cut through it with a sound, carrying a hidden whistling quality.
This punch was delivered when the opponent lost their balance and opened up an opening.
The second punch was aimed at the opponent's knee as they instinctively raised it back.
Then the third punch, the fourth punch...
There are only a few moves in the Breaking Formation technique, and he practiced them repeatedly.
After several attempts, Chen Ye had a clear grasp of his own strength.
The sky was bright.
Gao Qiaoniang had also gotten up. Seeing that Chen Ye was still standing in the stance, she came out carrying a wooden tray.
"Today's medicine."
Chen Ye glanced at her but didn't make things difficult for her.
He took the pill and put it in his mouth, but did not swallow it.
After Gao Qiaoniang turned around, he spat on the ground without leaving a trace, then kicked it into an inconspicuous corner with his toe.
He wiped his mouth with his sleeve and then rearranged the stakes.
He now has only one year, two months, and one day left.
Every day is precious.
Since Zhang Tieyi didn't come today, there was no one to supervise him, and he certainly wouldn't waste his life on such a thing.