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Chapter 145: The Second Limit
Chapter 145: The Second Limit
The Vitalizing Elixir should be sipped slowly and consumed in stages, allowing its potent toxicity to be gradually absorbed and adjusted.
However, this method is more suitable for those naturally gifted with talent. For them, their transmutation organs only require a slight stimulation to promote growth.
Chen Chuan was well aware that he wasn't one of those naturally talented individuals. The elixir given to him by Cheng Zitong likely had its toxicity reduced, so he feared it might not be enough. Thus, he decided to gulp it down in one go.
As the cool, thick liquid entered his stomach, he first felt a heavy sensation, followed by a burning sensation after a while. This feeling then turned into a stinging pain that spread throughout his body, causing him to feel numb all over.
To fully utilize the elixir's effects, he didn't use his second self to resist at this moment. Only when facing genuine danger would he redirect the damage, so he bore the full brunt of the elixir's effects.
After some time, he felt some of his limbs seemed to disappear, and even his breathing became difficult. Knowing that the medicine had permeated his entire body, he began to stimulate the transmutation organs with the "Treasure Breath Method."
He had already studied this breathing technique numerous times before, and despite not having practiced it in advance, his solid foundation allowed him to grasp it effortlessly on his first attempt.
After guiding it for over an hour, with his blood and energy flowing smoothly, he regained control of his body and stood up. He then repeatedly practiced the Zhouyuan Foundation Strength, striking out with various strengths and coordinating his breathing to target specific internal organs, enhancing the medicine's penetration.
Usually, the Foundation Strength is a relatively gentle training method, providing mild stimulation but allowing for prolonged practice.
However, when unleashing strength, the stimulation is more intense. Those at the first limit can only produce limited strength, so when breaking through the limit, the typical method is to consume the elixir in small sips, allowing nutrients to replenish the body. After a brief recovery, they continue, aiming to prolong the interval between each strength exertion.
But Chen Chuan didn't care about these precautions. He relentlessly exerted strength, constantly stimulating his internal organs and using his second self to continuously redirect the damage.
With his efforts, the dormant transmutation organs within his body began to awaken and gradually permeate outward, guided by his intentions and techniques, spreading slowly.
For an average fighter, breaking through this limit would require consuming the elixir in stages, cautiously experimenting to test their endurance, and then carefully combining it with other medicines. Even then, there might be setbacks, and the entire process could take two to three days to complete successfully.
However, such intermittent stimulation can also lead to scattered and chaotic growth of transmutation organs, which, although manageable afterward, would still leave underlying flaws.
In Chen Chuan's case, he achieved this breakthrough in just a few hours. The transmutation organs awakened and grew almost seamlessly, without any gaps, resulting in exceptionally clear and orderly growth.
This method isn't without drawbacks; rapid stimulation can lead to fragile and limited strength. However, this issue can be easily addressed later by providing sufficient nutrition and stimulation to reinforce the organs.
Chen Chuan's actions consumed an entire day, but he wasn't constantly exerting strength. After the initial guidance, he didn't need to maintain it continuously. Each round of strength exertion would last at most a dozen or so times before he would pause, using the Foundation Strength as a transition or stopping to meditate and regulate with the Treasure Breath Method.
These two methods, one rigid and the other gentle, work in harmony, complementing each other and responding in unison, ensuring the continuous stimulation of the transmutation organs.
In the end, he felt a sticky sensation all over his body, and he could even smell a bitter taste. This was due to the toxic substances in the elixir being expelled from his body, indicating the full utilization of the medicine.
At this moment, he slowly guided his breathing, calming and settling everything.
That was all he could do for the day.
In a single day, the transmutation organs could only grow to a certain extent. Now that they had been successfully awakened, all that was needed was to continue this process for two to three days to solidify the progress.
Moreover, the second self had been redirecting the damage from the strength exertion for an entire day, reaching its limit. It needed a day's rest.
He turned and left, taking a hot shower and changing into fresh clothes before returning to sit on the bed, sipping tea, admiring the night view outside, and slowly exhaling.
This place was indeed beneficial for calming the mind, according to the information. As the transmutation organs gradually strengthened and improved, a fighter's emotions could become more intense, and some might struggle to control themselves.
This was especially true for younger fighters, who might easily be driven by their emotions to act irrationally.
The solution was to take medication to suppress emotional surges, which was necessary and the most effective method currently available.
This approach prevented impulsive actions from elite students and minimized the destructive potential of emotionally charged individuals with darker thoughts.
Another method involved utilizing the environment, engaging in positive activities, and practicing specific breathing techniques to foster a positive mindset. Chen Chuan was currently employing this method, as it was more effective than merely taking medication, and self-control was a form of self-discipline.
However, one method focused on the body, while the other was mental. Only by mastering both aspects could one truly control oneself, rather than being a slave to one's instincts.
From the materials provided by Cheng Zitong, it was clear that even in the old era, fighters had noticed this aspect and would sometimes light incense burners, using the recitation of scriptures to calm their minds.
However, some cults would take advantage of this and use their own scriptures to distort people's minds and alter their subconscious, possibly with the goal of inducing the development of abnormal mutated organs, which is why they were referred to as "demons" with good reason.
After a period of meditation, Chen Chuan felt both his body and mind relax significantly. He swallowed a pill to aid in repair and maintenance, and then went to rest.
The next day, he woke up at 5 am, prepared himself, and drank a cup of Vitalizing Elixir before continuing the guidance he had started the day before.
This time, it was much easier than the previous day, as the beginning is always the hardest, and today he only needed to maintain the progress made yesterday and expand upon it.
After a day of guidance, the Treasure Breath Method was much more familiar to him. The Zhouyuan Technique he was using was not something he had come up with on his own, but rather, he was following the guidelines recorded in the Zhouyuan Technique, as the experience of his predecessors was still valuable until he fully mastered this power.
However, if the previous day's work was only to guide the mutated organs in different parts of the body, today's task was to connect these mutated organs, thereby forming a whole.
This step required a deeper coordination between the Zhouyuan Technique and the breath control method, and he had to be extra careful. Fortunately, the foundation laid on the first day was solid, and the mutated organs were clearly connected, so the process went smoothly.
As the day was coming to an end, he had a feeling that if he pushed a little harder, he could completely connect the mutated organs and reach the Second Limit.
But he didn't let this excitement get the better of him. He stopped when he felt his body reaching its limit, took a shower, and went back to enjoy the scenery, drinking tea to calm his mind.
He slept at the same time as usual, without overthinking it.
On the third day, he drank the third cup of Vitalizing Elixir and continued the guidance from the previous day.
Today's performance was even more effortless than before, almost naturally, allowing the mutated organs to form a stable cycle. All that was needed now was careful maintenance and regulation to solidify the mutated organs within the body.
Reaching this step meant he had officially entered the Second Limit of combat cultivation.
From this moment on, if the mutated organs in his body were stimulated by external forces, most of the focus would be on the mutations of the five zang and six fu organs.
As for the mutated organs in the sinews and bones, they wouldn't stop developing. In fact, they would be further enhanced once the internal organs strengthened, leading to an even higher potential.
He cautiously tested his power, and even without a clear reference, he could clearly feel that his overall physical qualities had improved significantly.
And this was just the beginning. As the results accumulated and the internal organ mutations continued, there would be more changes, and his combat power would continue to increase.
Just like when he first entered the First Limit, the mutated organs would always progress faster during this stage. With the help of the elixir and proper training, fighters would feel themselves improving every day.
Breaking through the limit brought genuine joy, and based on his experience, he felt that the overlap with his second self would also increase, and it would likely be significant.
He estimated the time with his watch and found that it was indeed as expected. This time, the overlap lasted for over 40 minutes, bringing the total overlap time close to three hours. This was undoubtedly good news for him, as he was about to take the exam for the Infinite Defense Certificate, indicating that his survival ability had improved once again.
He sat for a while, then stood up and went to enjoy the scenery and drink tea to calm his mind.
(End of Chapter)
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