Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Chapter 27 - Go to the 1,000,000 Li Mountains
Chapter 27 - Go to the 1,000,000 Li Mountains.
Ancient Strengthening Techniques: Chapter 27 - Going to the 1,000,000 Li Mountains
The second morning, Qing Shui opened his eyes, a cheerful smile hanging on his lips.
Finally, Qing Shui managed to achieve 48 cycles of circulation of qi per activation of the Ancient Strengthening Technique, as if all his pores were shivering with excitement.
Since 5 years ago, Qing Shui had been stuck in a bottleneck at the peak of the 3rd heavenly layer of the Ancient Strengthening Technique. For the past five years, he had not slackened at all. He was still practicing cultivation endlessly every day, and now he finally had something to show for all his efforts. Since five years ago, when he was at the peak of the 3rd heavenly layer, with each activation of the Ancient Strengthening Technique, Qing Shui would be able to circulate his Qi up to 36 times. He was currently, although still stuck at the peak of the 3rd layer, actually able to rotate his Qi over 48 times per activation!
Through trial and error, Qing Shui found that with each additional cycle of Qi Circulation, the more his strength would increase. This was probably the only consolation for him since he was still unable to break through to the 4th heavenly layer of the Ancient Strengthening Technique. Who knows, just by increasing his body strength, maybe one day he might be able to break through the bottleneck ... Like a dying man holding a straw to save his life, Qing Shui couldn't ignore the possibility of it happening no matter how low the odds were.
During these past five years, although Qing Shui had only managed to increase the number of circulation from 36 cycles to 48 cycles, he was required to strive 100 times that of the others. With just this increase of 12 cycles of circulation, his strength had risen directly from being able to lift 10,000 jin to 13,000 jin, an estimated increase in strength of 30%! If he could cultivate to the point where he could circulate 108 cycles or more per activation, Qing Shui didn't even dare to imagine how tyrannical his strength was back then ... This way of circulating Qi came from the Ancient Strengthening Technique, it seemed to Qing Shui that there was no peak, or rather, there was no limit to the maximum number of cycles one could develop.
Unfortunately, he was unable to break through to the 4th heavenly layer of the Ancient Strengthening Technique. If he could do it, he would not have to painstakingly increase the number of cycles slowly. He would instantly receive an enormous increase in strength! After all the 4th heavenly layer could be considered as the intermediate level of the Ancient Strengthening Technique. It was a completely different world when compared to before.
Jumping from her bed, Qing Shui proceeded to open her door, walking towards her backyard just as the sun rose. Ever since he could cultivate the Ancient Strengthening Technique, he had been the most diligent and dedicated cultivator in the entire Qing Clan.
Perhaps it was because the Yin-Yang symbol within his sea of consciousness was constantly feeding his soul and soul, but Qing Shui had excellent fortitude and mental strength when compared to the others. He currently only needs 2 hours of sleep per day. The rest of the time when Qing Shui woke up, almost everything was spent cultivating!
Nonetheless, he couldn't take off the trash label, why couldn't he break through? Although his current true strength could be considered at the peak of the Martial Warrior realm, this bit of strength was not even comparable to the fart in his eyes. Only with sufficient strength would he be able to do what he wanted, and protect the things he wanted to protect.
Reincarnation - examined.
Talent - checking
Intelligence - checking
Unexpected Meeting - checked
But why was he still unable to break through !? What has he done to deserve this? Qing Shui smiled bitterly as he arrived at the spacious courtyard. His mind then drifted into the various encounters he had experienced after he started developing the Ancient Strengthening Technique.
Solitary Quick Fist!
Qing Shui knew that the Solitary Rapid Boxing technique was probably one of the more profound attack techniques. His skill in performing the Solitary Rapid Fist had reached an extremely high level, almost reaching the point of perfection. It was all thanks to the battle of enlightenment he had before, if not for that, even if he had spent 10 years training this fist technique, he would still be far away from the world he was in right now! Qing Shui was very confident in the Solitary Rapid Fist, and his confidence was grounded. Otherwise, there would definitely be no way for Qing Yi to suffer a loss in a spar with just the exchange of a single move. Not to mention, he refrained from using his internal Qi.
The Solitary Rapid Fist was very deep. The underlying concept and essence behind the Solitary Rapid Fist was immersed in the hidden weapon technique art. Both techniques have the same basis. To measure the level of depth was impossible to do accurately, as hidden weapon techniques would usually allow weaker practitioners to achieve victory over stronger ones.
After her musings, Qing Shui knew that it was time to leave. He returned to his room and packed the [Continental Medical Annal], [10,000 Herbology Encyclopedia], [Herbal Combination Formula] and lastly, the [Basic Sword Technique]. After that, he decided to write a letter and leave it on the table. The content of the letter was that he convinced Qing Yi, and she would return before the end of the year. Begging him to say goodbye to the other elders on his behalf.
In the vicinity of the Qing Clan, besides the rivers to the east and south, the only other important land feature was a vast tract of fertile land suitable for agriculture. If one followed the eastern river, one would be able to reach the Hundred Miles City. Of course, the path will not be able to take you directly to the Hundred Miles City, as there are many villages and small towns located on the road to the Hundred Miles City.
The Qing Clan had absolute authority over a 100 Li radius, many from smaller clans nearby made their living by farming or hunting under the protection of the Qing Clan.
With a small bag on his back, Qing Shui left the Qing Clan seemingly unprepared. He only brought 4 books, 2 sets of clean clothes and some dry rations. As he walked towards the western mountains, he endlessly complained to himself again. “Tas lame back, stupid backpack, where's my storage ring? Damn this fucking backpack! "
The grunts lasted about the time it took the incense to burn [1]. Qing Shui finally reached the bottom of the western mountain range! With a cursed backpack on his back, Qing Shui chose a path up the mountain range after searching on the nearest land for 2 stone the size of a goose egg and equipping them in his hands.
The nearby mountain region was filled with danger. A savage beast did not pose a threat to him, but if he were to encounter a savage beast or a silent class, it would prove to be a completely different matter. After all, he was in the wild, it would be safer if he was armed.
In this world of 9 provinces, animals can be categorized into 4 different levels. Beast, Beast, Beast, Beast, Demonic Beast. The person with the weakest attack power would be classified as a ferocious beast. A demonic beast was a ferocious beast that had formed a demon core within it. Their strength could be deduced directly from their age, the longer they lived the more frightening their level of strength would be! It was said that even a Xiantian cultivator would not be able to win over a demon beast of the same level! It seemed that the golden direwolf that Qing Shui had encountered earlier was only of a vicious class.
Qing Shui knew that cultivators who only chose to live a safe and stable life when compared to people who walked the dangerous path, would be similar to eggs compared to rocks. Those who did not enter the battle would not be able to go far in the long run! That was why Qing Shui decided to go to the 1,000,000 Li Mountains! He wanted to gain combat experience, and at the same time temper his state of mind and find an opportunity to break through!
Only while in the wild would one begin to strive to gain an understanding of Heaven and Earth. To understand the meaning of life, by contemplating the spiritual meaning of the five elements in nature!
Every day, other than spending his time in cultivating the Ancient Strengthening Technique, Qing Shui would briefly study the contents of the 4 books he had brought along. Currently, the only book he fully understood its contents was the [Continental Medical Annal]. Qing Shui couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, the knowledge of the ancients was at least equivalent or could even be considered superior when compared to modern medicine in the previous world!
People said that a great martial arts practitioner would also become half a medical scholar. A great martial artist will have knowledge of medical arts related to injuries and wounds, and the meridians and acupoints of the human body. Qing Shui continued reading, and was not surprised to find that the facts recorded in the book were actually consistent with the information he had opened with the Ancient Strengthening Technique.
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Only when Qing Shui arrived at the foot of the 1,000,000 Li Mountains, did he really know the true meaning of the word "broad". In his view, as far as his eyes could see, the surrounding region was filled with majestic peaks and mountains, which seemed endless.
"Xuuuu" At this moment, a breezy mountain breeze started rising and blowing past Qing Shui. Because it is summer now, the mild mountain breeze is a pleasant change to reduce the hot summer sun. Qing Shui started crossing the mountain path by performing Ghost Steps! He wanted to cultivate it to the point where he could subconsciously execute each step with the minimum amount of force required.
A week had passed, in this period of time, Qing Shui had no idea exactly how far he had passed. He only knew that he climbed five mountains and killed over 300 ferocious and ferocious beasts. Of these 300 beasts, there was a special battle with the Earth Giant Elephant that made him extremely excited.
Initially, Qing Shui was nervous about facing such an opponent. The Earth Giant Elephant has a body size of 5m high and 15m long! How could he fight for the same reason as her? To clash head-on with him was pure madness! In terms of strength and body size, it was impossible for Qing Shui to be comparable to him, so Qing Shui had no choice but to temporarily retreat.
Even though the elephant was extremely large, and with a sturdy skin with steel plates, there was no hindrance to its movement! With a speed that people did not expect from that huge body, his muscles flowed together in perfect harmony as the elephant drove towards Qing Shui, causing tremors that shook the ground with every step he took.
Taking the size of his opponent and his own strength, Qing Shui knew that he currently did not have the strength to injure this ferocious beast. If he wanted to win, he would have to use his wits instead! Advancing in the guise of retreating, using the Ghost Steps, Qing Shui led the Earth Giant Elephant through a series of wild dances before strategically luring him to a point near the cliff. Using his speed and agility, Qing Shui executed the Ghost Steps to avoid the killing blow being unleashed. A moment later, he appeared behind the elephant and with his explosive power full, he threw a fist at one of its large hind legs, succeeding in his attempt to push the elephant off a cliff.
"Kacha ~" The sound of broken bones echoed as the elephant beast fell with a tragic cry filled with anger and misery!
After glancing at the gigantic corpse at the foot of the mountain range, Qing Shui stared foolishly into his own hands, even though he had the strength of 13,000 jin, it still required all of his strength to deliver a deadly blow. A smile appeared on his face as a ferocious victory sign filled his heart. So this is how the wild ruler feels. Using his own strength and wits, he had caused the Earth Giant Elephant to be destroyed beyond recognition!
This battle had made Qing Shui appreciate the Ancient Strengthening Technique even more ... If he had cultivated using normal methods, the strength obtained from them would pale in comparison to the Ancient Strengthening Technique, and his defeat was unquestionable. The Ancient Strengthening Technique was undoubtedly the strongest strengthening technique, and when cultivated to its peak, the subtlety of its body would be comparable even to Gods and Demons!
Although he was satisfied with the victory, there was a more pressing matter in front of him. Qing Shui had run out of drinking water! He also did not find any water source or animal in the past 3 days.
“Sial, I'm in trouble. Without a water source, there would naturally be no animals around, no wonder I have not met for the past 3 days. " Wetting his dry lips with his saliva, Qing Shui frowned. Suddenly, a huge shadow covered the sunlight. "Huh?" Qing Shui tilted his head in surprise, and quickly after, his expression drastically changed to the worst.
