Chapter 50: Pulse Opening, Opening the Celestial Gate

Chapter 50: Pulse Opening, Opening the Celestial Gate

"Many people prefer to sharpen their edge through battle, seeking a hundred victories without defeat, an unstoppable edge, and nurturing an invincible momentum."

"But looking across the world, how many dare claim invincibility, and who dares to say they will never be defeated in their lifetime? Even Celestial Grandmasters, in their youth, have suffered defeats at the hands of peers."

"This kind of sharp edge, when it rises, does so swiftly, but once defeated and frustrated, if one cannot withstand the blow, their spirit will plummet, leaving no room for recovery."

"In my view, true sharpness is not limited to competing with others but rather, it is about challenging heaven, fate, and oneself. It is about standing up against all hardships and injustices without ever compromising or yielding."

"Even if you suffer a hundred defeats, never lose your spirit. Instead, seize every opportunity to temper and advance. Who dares say that such a warrior lacks sharpness?"

"You may be bent, defeated, buried, and sealed away, but you must never bow your head in surrender!"

Yang Yan spoke in a solemn tone.

His words were a blend of the experiences passed down by his elders when he was young and the insights he had gained over the years.

At this moment, he was sharing everything he knew.

"Tomorrow, you will open the Celestial Gate, and today, I will teach you the Limit-Breaking Technique."

"The Limit-Breaking Technique is not just one method."

"The most common one is to accumulate Qi and blood, which is the most stable method, but it's also extremely slow unless you invest a significant amount of money.

The most extreme method is similar to the 'Life and Death Technique', where there is great terror in life and death, but also great enlightenment. Of course, this method is also the most dangerous.

But now, it seems none of these methods suit you.

Some say you have a surplus of stability but lack sharpness, but I don't believe that.

Moreover, you are naturally gifted in mental cultivation and were born in hell, never bowing down. I believe this Limit-Breaking Technique of sharpening and breaking through is the most suitable for you."

Ji Jingqiu quietly awaited Yang Shi's teachings.

"This technique is called 'Eternal Blade', gifted to the world by He Shuai ten thousand years ago. After countless sages improved upon it while preserving its original intent, it became a Limit-Breaking Technique."

"This technique is not secret, but it's quite popular, and the threshold is also high, so very few choose this method."

"Next, I will impart this technique to you."

Ji Jingqiu listened attentively to Yang Shi's instructions, not missing a single word, and committed the cultivation method of this 'Eternal Blade' Limit-Breaking Technique to memory.

Then, under Yang Shi's guidance, he began his cultivation.

This Limit-Breaking Technique was similar to a visualization technique but with some distinct differences. It emphasized using one's spirit to sharpen a blade, and only if, the blade became sharp enough to break through the limit.

This technique demanded high mental cultivation and a strong spirit.

Using one's spirit to sharpen the blade, if done excessively, could lead to a decline in spirit, making one timid in everything they did.

No wonder Yang Shi said this technique was passed down by He Shuai and further improved by numerous sages, yet few chose to practice it.

Ji Jingqiu recalled that He Shuai had once said that young people were naturally full of vigor.

Perhaps, in He Shuai's eyes, young people should have the spirit of sharpening their blades, remaining sharp for eternity.

After Yang Yan's instruction, Ji Jingqiu remained alone in the room to practice.

With the aid of the Wisdom Light's incredible wisdom, he quickly grasped the essence of this Limit-Breaking Technique.

With sufficient mental cultivation, the entry into this Limit-Breaking Technique was not difficult. The challenge lay in sharpening the blade with one's spirit.

Ji Jingqiu focused his mind and entered a state of tranquility, retreating into his Pure Land.

Within the eighteen-foot Pure Land, a Bodhi tree shed a tender leaf, and Pangzi scrambled under the tree, attempting to catch the leaf but falling short by a hair's breadth each time.

Ji Jingqiu watched several times and realized that this was not a mere gap but an insurmountable chasm.

Playing with the cat.

Outside the Pure Land, the Guardian Deity was still undergoing transformation, showing no signs of awakening.

Ji Jingqiu closed his eyes and practiced the Eternal Blade technique.

Yang Shi was right; this Limit-Breaking Technique was indeed suitable for him.

But Ji Jingqiu felt there was an even better way.

Soon, a dull blade appeared in his Inner World, and Ji Jingqiu snatched Pangzi, who was still scrambling, and placed the blade horizontally in his mouth.

He looked at it from different angles.

Finally, it felt right.

Ji Jingqiu nodded in satisfaction.

This was the true way to sharpen the blade.

Pangzi tilted his head, holding the blade in his mouth, and a look of confusion flashed in his clear eyes.

Ji Jingqiu earnestly instructed, "Sharpen the blade well!"

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"Master, the Martial Assembly has sent a message, and they want you to attend the discussion."

Yang Yao's expression turned solemn.

Yang Yan was about to ask Yang Yao to prepare for the next day, giving the outer disciples a day off to witness Ji Jingqiu's opening of the Celestial Gate.

"What's going on?" Yang Yan asked in a deep voice.

Yang Yao was a steady and reliable person, and despite his many years of wandering, he rarely showed such gravity.

Yang Yao spoke with gravity, "This message arrived this morning. A Martial Artist in the Mind Image Realm from the Eastern 3 District has recently broken through to become a Celestial Being. This is a significant event for the entire Eastern 3 District."

The Eastern 3 District had developed five habitable planets, and the Eastern 3 Flame Star was not far from the Eastern 3 Huang Star.

Yang Yan's expression shifted slightly.

The birth of a Celestial Being in the Eastern 3 District was like a powerful shot of adrenaline for the entire region, which had been weak in martial arts.

At the same time, it also signified a significant shift in the overall situation.

Even in the central regions, Celestial Beings were influential figures, let alone in this peripheral area.

"Who's going to open a dojo?" Yang Yan asked.

"No news yet, but the Martial Assembly wants to invite you for a chat to discuss some strategies in advance."

If a Martial Master was going to open a dojo, all the martial artists in the entire Dong San District would flock to it.

What they feared was that the person's ambition might not be limited to just a dojo.

"When?"

"Tomorrow evening."

Yang Yan nodded slightly, "Go and inform everyone. Let the disciples rest tomorrow, and have the Six Brothers prepare for the rites of passage."

"Rites of passage?" Yang Yao's pupils suddenly widened, "Is Jingqiu going to open his pulse?"

"Yes," Yang Yan nodded, "It's set for tomorrow."

Yang Yao's spirit lifted. There wasn't much to witness in the opening of the pulse, but with Jingqiu opening his pulse, it meant the Gate of the Celestial Human was about to be opened!

Thinking back to how he himself had struggled for a year to open the Gate of the Celestial Human, Yang Yao couldn't help but sigh.

"After Jingqiu opens his pulse, you can accompany him in practicing the technique."

"The technique?" Yang Yao hesitated slightly, "Are you sure it's after the pulse opening? Shouldn't he be allowed to break his limits with full power?"

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"There's no delay. The limit-breaking technique I've chosen for him is the Eternal Blade Technique." Yang Yan spoke slowly.

Yang Yao's heart trembled. If it was this technique, then indeed there was no delay, and the progress would entirely depend on the abundance of his mental energy.

"Okay, I'll accompany him in his practice." Yang Yao nodded and then turned to his master, speaking solemnly, "I'll accompany you tomorrow evening. Ba Ge said that you shouldn't engage in fights easily now."

Yang Yan shot him a glance and threw him three words:

"Go play."

Yang Yao smiled bitterly, watching his master stroll leisurely towards the cafeteria, and heaved a sigh.

In fact, he could tell from his master's appetite these days that his physical condition was not ideal.

If this continued, the situation didn't seem promising.

He had heard that Ba Ge was trying to get special potions for his master, but the outcome was unknown.

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The next day.

Ji Jingqiu silently gazed at a banner in the center of the training ground, with the simple and unadorned words "Ji Shidi is Awesome" written on it.

He felt a bit embarrassed.

Everyone sat on a bench brought from somewhere, including Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi.

The two had complex expressions. Only today did they learn that the Ji Jingqiu who had persisted until the end during the meditation the other day was a Martial Genius who ignited his talent on his very first meditation!

They should have been told earlier; otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to compete with Ji Jingqiu! Zhang Xingshan quietly admired his grandfather's foresight.

Ji Jingqiu withdrew his gaze, calming his mind and entering a state of complete absorption, adjusting his mental state to its best.

His body sank, his spine arched, and in an instant, he exuded a majestic aura like a mountain.

As he took his stance, a continuous stream of qi filled his meridians at this moment, moving with his will, causing every limb and bone to tremble and heat up.

The qi coursed through his body, eventually converging like a hundred rivers, about to pour into the sea, and instantly, a unique sensation spread.

Ji Jingqiu had felt this sensation two days ago.

At that time, he believed that with a slight nudge, he could break through this final hurdle.

But now he realized that this crucial hurdle wasn't as easy as he had imagined.

An invisible force seemed to bind him, suppressing and hindering the surging flow!

Ji Jingqiu faintly sensed that this obstructing force came from the "Mountain River Qi Meridian" he had personally carved.

He didn't panic but slowly began to practice the complete Dragon Coiling Stance.

Gradually, it was as if a great dragon had entered his spine, and with his practice, it heated up first.

This heat began to spread throughout his body,

In an instant, it was as if an electric current coursed through his body.

Through his skin and pores, to his muscles and bones, and then to his five viscera and six entrails, the vigorous qi flowed along the mountain-like path, like a mighty river, rushing downward, unblocking and coursing through his entire meridian system, faintly showing signs of circumambulation.

Immediately after, the surging qi began to wash over his body, nourishing his flesh and bones, and opening his meridians—this was the pulse opening.

The commotion caught the attention of Yang Yao and the others nearby.

In their eyes and ears—

The rhythm of Ji Jingqiu's flowing blood and qi, the sound it made, if described, would be deep and vast, as if a long-accumulated river was flowing downward.

And beneath his skin, it was as if a dragon was passing through, ultimately subdued and settled upon his spine!

The most vivid sensation was felt by Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi.

They genuinely felt that at this moment, Ji Jingqiu was no longer the same as them.

The latter had transcended the ladder of life; this was a difference in life stages.

Over here.

The transformation wasn't over, and the baptism from the pulse opening continued to flow in.

Ji Jingqiu carefully felt this transformation from deep within his body.

A sense of metamorphosis, shedding the old shell, and the budding of a new life, circulated in his heart.

He carefully comprehended the mysteries within, and heaved a sigh of relief.

He had formally laid the foundation of his martial arts, but this wasn't the end; it was just the beginning.

Just then.

A door creaked open beside him, a sound that came without any warning.

At this moment, Ji Jingqiu felt a shiver in both his body and mind.

(End of Chapter)

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