Chapter 46: Vital Point Breathing Method
Chapter 46: Vital Point Breathing Method
After listening to Cheng Zitong's instructions, Chen Chuan calmly replied, "I'm ready, Teacher."
Cheng Zitong was satisfied with his response. He didn't consider himself skilled at providing psychological counseling, and if his student panicked first, it would be troublesome. Fortunately, Chen Chuan's mental state was good, which spared him a lot of trouble.
Cheng Zitong said, "Let's go to the training room."
The two of them walked to the private training room in the dormitory. Cheng Zitong asked Chen Chuan to stand in front of him and said, "The breathing technique I'm about to teach you is called the 'Vital Point Breathing Method.' It's a necessary prerequisite for cultivating Qi Force. Place your hand on my back and pay close attention to my breathing."
Chen Chuan followed his instructions and placed his hand on Cheng Zitong's back. After a while, he suddenly felt a sound emanating from within Cheng Zitong's body.
If the basic breathing technique is about subtlety, calmness, and tranquility, this method is more pronounced. It's like the sound of wind resonating in an empty cave, deep and heavy.
Moreover, as Cheng Zitong continued breathing, his entire body seemed to tremble slightly, even beneath the skin, as if there were subtle ripples.
Not only that, due to the contact of their palms, Chen Chuan's body soon began to tremble along with his, and his breathing naturally followed suit.
After continuing the breathing for a while, Cheng Zitong stopped and asked, "Did you feel that just now?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I felt it a little. It's like my body was resonating with your breath."
Cheng Zitong explained, "This resonance is the manifestation of the Vital Point Breathing Method. It allows you to reach the subtle parts of the body that are usually difficult to train. The more accurately you express the breathing technique, the deeper it penetrates into your body.
Similarly, after being stimulated in this way, the transmuted fascia will also permeate the deeper parts of your body, becoming the foundation for your future cultivation of Qi Force.
Without the support of these transmuted fascia, it's impossible to cultivate a complete and powerful Qi Force. Those with only a small amount of transmuted tissue or none at all can only master a weaker version of the force.
In the old days, this breathing technique was a closely guarded secret. But in this modern era, as long as you can afford it and meet certain qualifications, the school can teach it.
However, the method I'm teaching you is an internal version compiled and refined by our predecessors, not the old external versions. Its greatest feature is that it doesn't rely on cumbersome verbal explanations for transmission. Instead, it allows your body to directly understand what to do through the resonance of your breaths. In the future, when you teach students, you can also transmit it directly."
Chen Chuan nodded.
Cheng Zitong said, "I'll demonstrate it a few more times, and you'll probably remember it."
He proceeded to demonstrate the technique over a dozen times. Chen Chuan gradually became familiar with the process through his sensations, or more accurately, his body memorized the rhythm.
Seeing that Chen Chuan had grasped it, Cheng Zitong finally heaved a sigh of relief and stopped guiding him. It had been a while since he last practiced this breathing technique, and he felt a bit rusty.
In fact, although tutors can directly transmit the technique like this, it's not a necessity. If they encounter an impatient student, they might just hand them a manual and let them figure it out on their own, which could take months to learn.
At this moment, Cheng Zitong walked to the side, took out a small bottle of medicine he had brought, and poured out a pill. He also poured a cup of water for Chen Chuan and said, "Here, the Opening Practice Powder is for external use, while this Vital Node Pill is for internal consumption. Just swallow it."
"Thank you, Teacher," Chen Chuan took the pill and swallowed it with the water.
Cheng Zitong said, "Now, whether you can guide it out or not depends on you. This medicine can be taken multiple times, but it still puts great strain on the body. Even with your physical condition, I estimate you can take at most fifteen to nineteen pills in a day. Any more might exceed your body's limits, and you'll feel intense pain. In any case, give it a try."
"Alright," Chen Chuan replied.
He moved to the side and tried to guide his breathing as Cheng Zitong had demonstrated, but he soon discovered that it was much easier when Cheng Zitong was guiding him. Many parts of his body were not under his control, and only a small portion participated in the breathing exercise.
Cheng Zitong noticed his struggle and said, "It's normal at first. Some parts of your body still lack the transmuted fascia, so you must combine the stimulation of the medicine with the breathing technique to promote its growth. Only then can you gradually activate those areas."
The Breath Control Technique and these transmutation organs were mutually beneficial. After mastering this breathing technique, you would be able to sense the transmutation organs within your body, clearly perceiving their growth and spread. If something felt amiss, you could quickly detect it without waiting for symptoms to manifest and then address the issue.
Chen Chuan understood this, and naturally, his gaze shifted to his "Second Self," where the signs of virtualization were dense and intricate, incredibly complex, and constantly changing. They were spreading to different parts of his body, clearly indicating that Cheng Zitong's words were accurate.
However, this was different from the basic breathing technique. The drug stimulation was the most crucial aspect, and the Second Self could only remove the damage afterward. During this process, offering assistance might not be as straightforward, and he could only repeatedly guide the process.
But he believed there was a way to accelerate this process—by consuming more stimulant pills to achieve his goal. As for the damage and pain caused by the pills, he could use his Second Self to divert them.
However, there was no need to rush into this.
He then focused entirely on the breathing technique, attempting it over and over again. Each time the drug's effects wore off, he would swallow another pill.
Cheng Zitong watched from the side, fully aware of the pain and torment caused by the drugs. Yet, seeing his student swallow the pills without flinching each time, he couldn't help but admire the student's exceptional tolerance.
After Chen Chuan's tenth attempt, Cheng Zitong spoke up, "Stop for now. Go and eat a few nutrient pastes, do some simple exercises to let your body recover, and we'll continue this afternoon."
Chen Chuan realized that it seemed like only a short while had passed, and it was already noon. He went to eat five nutrient pastes, rested for a while, and then followed Cheng Zitong's instructions to perform some stretching exercises. Once he felt his energy and body had recovered, he continued.
In the afternoon, he swallowed nine more pills to guide his breathing.
Cheng Zitong observed and said, "That's enough for today. Let's stop here." But at that moment, Chen Chuan raised his head and said, "Teacher Cheng, I want to continue."
Cheng Zitong frowned and replied, "Nineteen pills are already a lot. If you take more, it will be too burdensome for your body, and there's also the damage caused by the breathing technique itself. This isn't something to take lightly. I understand your eagerness to master the breathing technique quickly so you can practice Qi Force, but you can't rush this. It's not something you can force."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said seriously, "Teacher, I know my own body. I've used the Divine Shock Limit Break before, but it didn't cause much damage to my body. These drugs and the breathing technique don't feel like a significant burden to me. Teacher, please trust me. I won't play with my life."
"Is that so?"
Cheng Zitong was taken aback but realized that during the breathing technique, this student's performance was indeed extraordinary. He thought for a moment and said, "If what you say is true, then it's part of your talent. You have a strong tolerance for damage, so you can naturally withstand more of the drug's effects. I can't say for sure if this is good or bad for you, but since you insist, I respect your choice."
With Cheng Zitong's permission, Chen Chuan continued to swallow the pills, but Cheng Zitong imposed a restriction, allowing him to take only five more pills. If he showed no adverse effects, he would be allowed to continue.
The next day, Cheng Zitong confirmed that Chen Chuan indeed had no issues, and only then did he feel relieved. In reality, Chen Chuan had already used his Second Self to mitigate the effects of the breathing technique and the pills.
In the following days, he didn't attend any public classes. He dedicated himself solely to the training room, focusing on guiding the breathing technique. The number of drugs he consumed daily gradually increased, and he didn't neglect the basic breathing technique because he knew he didn't possess that "talent," so he had to maintain it.
Under the combined stimulation of the drugs and breathing, he could vividly sense the transmutation organs growing deeper into his body. After an unknown period, one day, a strong feeling suddenly emerged within him—the mastery of the breathing technique seemed to be within reach.
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