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Chapter 63: Blade Engraving, Axe Chiseling
Chapter 63: Blade Engraving, Axe Chiseling
After waking up from a good night's sleep, Ji Jingqiu, as usual, entered the Inner World to check on his progress. He then immersed himself in the Wisdom Light, studying the secret technique passed down by his grandfather, Zhuang.
Strictly speaking, the technique Zhuang taught him was not a combat skill but a mental secret art called "Blade Engraving, Axe Chiseling." Moreover, the cultivation threshold for this technique was not low, requiring at least a tranquil mind and advanced mental cultivation.
Tranquil Mind...
Most martial artists, even at the Divine Soaring Realm, are still struggling to achieve a tranquil mind.
Ji Jingqiu had already reached this level of mental cultivation, but his life body cultivation hindered his progress, causing a bottleneck in his mental training.
After opening the Heavenly Gate and breaking through consecutive limits, his life body cultivation advanced rapidly. However, it was still not enough.
He predicted that after breaking through the third limit, his life body would be able to support the tranquil mind cultivation.
And with his relentless efforts day and night, the third limit was not far away.
So, although he couldn't cultivate for the time being, he spent a considerable amount of time in advance, contemplating and searching for information on the martial arts forum.
This secret art was surprisingly a pursuit of the mental nourishing the physical body.
In the Federation's martial arts, the cultivation of both the mind and body naturally complemented each other.
During the Star Era, cultivators believed that once their mental cultivation reached a certain level, they could perfectly control their bodies. For example:
- Manipulating the body's endocrine system to reshape the physique;
- Controlling cells to absorb energy from the universe, entering a state of abstaining from food;
- Even regenerating severed limbs and directly transcending humanity, giving birth to divine beings with three heads and six arms...
However, it was incredibly challenging to control human cells or even more subtle aspects with one's will.
It was said that only those who had mastered the Fetal Breath Realm could effortlessly achieve this level of control.
By advancing to the Fetal Breath Realm, the mind could harmonize with the universe, crossing the galaxy with a single reed, and exploring infinite mysteries.
The phrase "not departing from the origin" refers to the Heavenly Master who has already grasped the fundamental principles of the universe and is on the path of seeking the Dao.
As for those who have not reached the Fetal Breath Realm, they can only make some progress but cannot go further.
In the Tranquil Mind Realm, the mind has just begun to interfere with the physical body and is far from being able to control cells.
This secret art takes a different approach, allowing martial artists in the Tranquil Mind stage to consciously and proactively transform and sculpt their physiques. The only prerequisite is to break through limits using the Eternal Blade Technique.
After understanding the purpose of this secret art, Ji Jingqiu immediately thought of its application—
To continue sculpting the internal landscape of mountains and rivers that he had initially developed during the Pulse Opening stage. Even then, he had consciously guided his internal energy pathways to resemble the ebb and flow of mountains and rivers.
Having experienced gene-enhancing injections and the transformation of Pulse Opening, the once vague and blurry internal landscape of mountains and rivers became clearer. But this was still not enough.
Now, with this secret art, he could continue on this path.
Under the bath of Wisdom Light, he had a premonition that once he broke through all five limits and refined his body, the internal landscape of mountains and rivers would create a whole new realm.
The task at hand was to break through the third limit as soon as possible.
Ji Jingqiu began working diligently with Fat Tiger.
...
The following afternoon, Ji Jingqiu arrived at the lower levels and met up with members of the Police Department to carry out another mission.
"Commissioner Ji, let me introduce you to Commissioner Lin, who is also a member of the External Combat System like yourself," said the officer from the Police Department, who had been coordinating with Ji Jingqiu during these days, with a smile.
Commissioner Lin took the initiative to extend his hand and said with a smile, "I am Lin Donghe from Musan Martial Academy. Nice to meet you."
"Ji Jingqiu, from Yangyan Martial Arts Academy," he replied.
"Ji Jingqiu observed Lin Donghe.
His physique was robust and upright, with signs of rigorous training. He appeared older than Ji Jingqiu, and although his face wore a polite smile, his eyes held a strong sense of aggression, hiding a certain eagerness to provoke.
'I heard that Commissioner Ji is currently breaking through the Celestial Human Limit,' Lin Donghe asked.
'Mhm,' Ji Jingqiu nodded.
'We could spar sometime,' Lin Donghe smiled, 'I've also opened the Gate of Celestial Human and broken through one limit.'
Ji Jingqiu nodded.
Having broken through one limit meant he had stopped at that stage.
Officer Zhang briefed them on their mission, which was to eradicate a lower-level gang that had been provoking the Police Department.
'...Here's the relevant personnel information. All of them are wanted for murder, so you two commissioners don't need to hold back.'
Additionally, they were to pay extra attention to their leader, nicknamed 'Eagle Claw', a wanted fugitive who had fought in underground arenas and was known for his ruthless methods and multiple homicides. He was a True Seed Realm cultivator and had yet to forge his essence body.
Ji Jingqiu flipped through the materials, memorizing the faces, and nodded, 'Understood.'
This wasn't the first time Ji Jingqiu had undertaken a similar mission. He was well-versed in the process, which involved the Police Department deploying drone swarms to take the lead, followed by external combat specialists dealing with challenging martial artists.
However, this time, there was also Lin Donghe, indicating that the Police Department held a high assessment of this 'Eagle Claw'.
As planned, the Police Department would use a large number of drones to surround and suppress the gang, while Ji Jingqiu and Lin Donghe would handle the formidable martial artists.
As they walked towards the gang's base, Lin Donghe casually engaged Ji Jingqiu in conversation about the sky, steering the topic towards Ji Jingqiu's family background and martial arts cultivation.
Ji Jingqiu glanced at him curiously, giving vague responses.
Suddenly, Lin Donghe said, 'I heard that Commissioner Ji was also selected for the Police Department's special cultivation program. They only chose the Body Forging stage and limited it to five people. It's so unfair.'
Ji Jingqiu remembered that Yang Shi had mentioned the Police Department's plan to unify local martial arts academies and cultivate seed warriors.
However, it had been almost two weeks since he heard about it, and Ji Jingqiu hadn't seen any signs of this cultivation program.
Noticing Ji Jingqiu's nod, Lin Donghe's smile deepened. 'Commissioner Ji probably doesn't know that the program is almost scrapped.'
Ji Jingqiu turned to look at him.
'Our junior brother Han Yang also got selected, but he withdrew. If you trust me, Commissioner Ji, you might as well withdraw early and cleanly cut ties with the Police Department,' Lin Donghe said with a meaningful smile.
Ji Jingqiu was puzzled.
They had just met, so where did this person get the confidence to think his words would be persuasive?
Seeing Ji Jingqiu's furrowed brow and obvious confusion, Lin Donghe chuckled, 'Those who have the determination to open the Gate of Celestial Human are all ambitious martial artists. Commissioner Ji, you're one of us. Why not join us?'
Ji Jingqiu replied seriously, 'We're both martial artists, Commissioner Lin. Speak more frankly.'
Lin Donghe's face turned sarcastic, 'The Police Department is seeking its own demise by opposing Master Wan Si.'
Ji Jingqiu was perplexed. Was Master Wan Si the martial arts master from Dong San Qu that had emerged recently?
When did the Police Department become his enemy?
Weren't they preparing to cultivate five martial artists just a short while ago to select the best for their future dojo?
(End of Chapter)"
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