Chapter 110: Breakthrough! Rapid Progress
False elixir cultivation has two paths and six stages.
The two paths are: first, the method of acupoint growth; second, the method of acupoint infusion.
The six stages are: acupoint, pool, cave, hall, palace, and realm.
In the acupoint growth method, one passes through the six stages of the false elixir step by step, and upon reaching the sixth stage, infuses magical power to enhance strength, looking forward to the true elixir.
In the acupoint infusion method, one chooses any of the six stages of the false elixir and infuses magical power to reach the limit of strength.
During cultivation with the acupoint growth method, one may freely switch to the acupoint infusion method; otherwise, infusion of magical power is not permitted.
Before infusing magical power at the sixth stage of the acupoint growth method, the strength corresponds to the power of infusing one acupoint at the previous stage.
In other words, a practitioner at the second stage of the false elixir using the acupoint growth method has the strength equivalent to the first acupoint of the first stage of the infusion method; at the third stage, strength equals the first acupoint of the second stage of the infusion method, and so forth.
Upon understanding the existence of the energy river, an idea arose in Zhou Yi’s mind—he wished to seize this energy river here and now to leap directly to the fourth stage of the false elixir in one go.
Of course, the path Zhou Yi chose needed no question: it was the acupoint growth method.
The fourth stage of the acupoint growth method corresponds to the first acupoint of the third stage, which is the cave stage; one acupoint at this stage can hold ten thousand years’ worth of magical power.
Ten thousand years of magical power? That is equivalent to his current hundred years’ worth of magical power, a number that already seemed distant and vast.
Even the hundred years’ worth of magical power he currently had was converted from the energy river during the expansion of the acupoints. His original five hundred years of pure inner strength transformed rapidly after breaking through the false elixir stage, and later, it was converted into merely ten years’ worth of magical power!
Previously, while observing himself, Zhou Yi discovered traces of his former presence within the magical power. Realizing this, he smiled bitterly yet couldn’t help but marvel: indeed, magical power and inner strength are two entirely different realms. Even his pure magical power, once converted, amounted to only ten years’ worth. One can imagine the fate of others!
"Ten thousand years of magical power! Not only that, but to reach my anticipated goal, the expansion of acupoints and the evolution of the dantian world are far more crucial. If it truly succeeds, then ten thousand years’ worth of magical power will naturally manifest. If not, even having ten thousand years’ worth will be in vain!" After much contemplation, Zhou Yi made his decision. A resolute gleam shone in his eyes, and his mood swiftly calmed.
"Then let’s begin!" Zhou Yi gazed toward the energy river on the horizon, a subtle smile curling his lips. With a thought, an invisible force surged forth, entering his acupoints. Instantly, it felt as if a storm had risen all around.
Boom!
Suddenly, towering waves surged within the energy river on the horizon, vast and overwhelming. The energy flowing through the acupoints unknowingly more than doubled, and the pace quickened accordingly.
“The energy river has remained unchanged since ancient times. After its appearance, it transmits energy to aid breakthroughs, mostly responding to fluctuations within the acupoints.”
“The quality, size, and strength of acupoints cause them to emit varying waves, and the magnitude of these waves directly influences the speed and amount of energy the energy river delivers!”
“I want to seize this chance and ascend in a single step to the fourth stage of the false elixir. The difficulty is great, but not impossible!”
Zhou Yi’s gaze remained steady as he watched the energy river intensify its energy transmission, quietly exhaling in relief. “Fortunately, I have inherited the legacy of Heaven and Earth, reinforcing my acupoints with the rhythm of the natural elements, fundamentally strengthening them. The space within the acupoints emits the aura of Heaven and Earth—these are entirely different concepts!”
“To put it plainly, the acupoint growth method is about enlarging the internal space of the acupoints to accommodate more magical power.”
“In this regard, what space in the world could compare to the vastness of Heaven and Earth?”
Thinking this, Zhou Yi’s expression turned grave. “By reinforcing the acupoints with the legacy of Heaven and Earth, I have endowed them with celestial information, deceiving the energy river and exponentially amplifying the emitted waves. Correspondingly, the energy river itself undergoes tremendous change upon receiving these earth-shaking fluctuations!”
“This is essentially an acupoint of Heaven and Earth!”
“Pouring water into a pond versus into the ocean—naturally, the speed and volume differ greatly.”
“Although by the current situation, my scheme has succeeded, since I have deceived the energy river with this legacy, I must also withstand the energy it transmits. Otherwise, even if I fool the energy river, if the acupoints burst under its power, it would be a laughingstock!”
Zhou Yi’s face was serious. So far, everything had proceeded according to plan without mishap—all smooth sailing—but this was only the beginning.
Having successfully deceived the energy river was a good start, but whether things would continue to go smoothly was the real test. Life has always been hard, and it will only grow harder. If he couldn’t endure, he might as well give up and become a salted fish!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, thunderous roars echoed across the horizon, relentless and deafening. Looking up, the energy river roiled like a cataclysmic tidal wave, massive surges towering to the sky, rushing forward in rows upon rows.
“Here it comes!!!” Hearing this, Zhou Yi instantly focused all his spirit—he knew the prelude was over, and the main event was about to begin!
After the initial calm, the energy river had sensed the tremendous changes within the acupoints. The spreading waves emitted the information of Heaven and Earth, stirring the river into a roaring tempest. Amid the thunderous noise, the energy shifted and transformed into colossal waves flowing along a destined channel. The energy river merged into the darkness, almost instantly filling the void to the brink of explosion!
“Ah!” Zhou Yi suddenly felt an overwhelming fullness, his body nearly bursting in an instant. He shouted fiercely, “I refuse to become a salted fish!”
His mind raced to the limit. The legacy of Heaven and Earth flashed through his brain. Instantly, the information of Heaven and Earth was assembled by his will and radiated outward like a protective shield, barely holding the darkness from being torn apart by the surging energy!
“Open for me!” Zhou Yi commanded in a low, heavy voice. His thoughts shifted, carrying the information of Heaven and Earth surging into the acupoints, instantly rushing into the Radiant Dawn Light.
Boom!
The Radiant Dawn Light exploded, expanding from a single point into thousands of shimmering lights suspended in midair, their brilliance undiminished, dazzling and magnificent. Around him, the light waves surged wildly, dense and rapid like a fountain!
Boom!
The space within the acupoints trembled, continuously bombarded by the light waves. The spatial area expanded visibly and rapidly, like waves surging along a seashore, each crashing wave clearing a stretch of land.
Buzz~
Buzz~
Buzz~
Suddenly, a buzzing sound rang out. Zhou Yi’s heart skipped a beat—it was the space’s protest against the overwhelming strain. With this vast tide of energy roaring in and the Radiant Dawn Light relentless in its bombardment, the acupoints’ capacity had reached its limit, barely holding on!