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Chapter 68: The Notorious Ox Demon, Minor Heavenly Cycle Pulse Opening Technique
Chapter 68: The Notorious Ox Demon, Minor Heavenly Cycle Pulse Opening Technique
"Daddy, Xixi doesn't want to go to school, Xixi wants to play with the twirl car!"
"Mother, save me! Daddy is going to take Xixi away!"
...
In the early morning.
After sending Xixi, who was crying her eyes out because she wanted to play with the twirl car, and Lu Chi, who didn't dare to speak, to the Divine Cult School, Li Che arrived at the Independent Workshop Courtyard.
The hot furnace boiled the water, and the steam filled the room with warmth.
Li Che was holding a piece of white paper, drawing and scribbling on it.
Although he had the Celestial Craft Dao Fruit and had reached level 3, creating the 'Namah Barrett' was not an easy task.
The Wooden Raven was mainly skilled in explosions, so creating explosions was not a challenge.
However, the key to the Namah Barrett was its penetrating power.
Of course, the theory was naturally different from the Barrett of his past life, and many things had to be modified. Moreover, Li Che believed that the divine nature was the key, so he still had to explore, which was also considered as the next organ research plan.
Fortunately, the Celestial Craft Dao Fruit provided him with great assistance in his craftsmanship, giving him the possibility to realize this idea.
The cold clouds above the water did not flow, and the snowflakes fell like brocade.
In the following days, the snowstorm grew stronger.
Perhaps due to Zhao Xuan Hai's death, the notorious Ox Demon once again echoed throughout Thunderbolt City, and the streets became much quieter.
The Ox Demon had gone mad, actually attacking the Divine Catcher...
Rumors and gossip spread throughout the city in an instant, and the Ox Demon's vicious reputation reached many ears.
Those who had once regarded the Ox Demon as a hero became speechless when chatting in teahouses and restaurants.
The Ox Demon had killed an official, and that official was a Divine Catcher...
How could this be considered heroic?
However, because of the Ox Demon's notoriety, many of the wealthy and noble families in the inner city became more low-key.
It was rumored that the Divine Catcher, Zhao Xuan Hai, was killed by the ferocious Ox Demon because he had spat on the side of the street.
This caused the young masters of many wealthy families to become more obedient and well-behaved, and they even dared not spit carelessly.
Li Che was unaware that the Ox Demon's reputation, with the help of some influential people, had become stinky overnight. Originally hailed as a hero, the Ox Demon's reputation was now only slightly better than that of a flower thief.
However, even if he knew, Li Che didn't care. He had never considered the Ox Demon to be a good person or a hero.
Being a good person and a hero was too tiring...
The Ox Demon was just one of Li Che's hidden identities, used to eliminate threats to protect his wife and daughter.
Living in such a chaotic world, Li Che only wanted his family to live peacefully.
Therefore, whoever harmed his wife and daughter, the Ox Demon would kill without hesitation! Regardless of good or evil, only life and death mattered!
...
...
A loud crack!
The rolling thunder rumbled in the dark clouds, and the rain and snow, carrying raindrops, poured down from the sky.
Li Che sat cross-legged in the courtyard, and the sudden rain and snow didn't bother him as he was in the midst of cultivation.
With a flicker of his mind, a light screen slowly unfolded before his eyes.
...
【Name: Li Che】
【Bond: Li Nuan Xi (daughter)】
【Dao Fruit: Celestial Craft (lv3, 20%), Dragon Elephant Vajra (lv2, 55%), Pure Heart (LV1, 50%), Chess Sage (lv1, 10%)】
【Divine Perception: Celestial Craft · Thousand Analyzing Hands】
...
His eyes shone with a radiant light as he looked at the overall improvement in the maturity of his Dao Fruits, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
In recent days, immersed in the research of 'Namah Barrett' and the completion of the organ 'Bodhi Blood Tears', his Celestial Craft had improved significantly.
"This Flesh Red Pine is not easy to find... Fortunately, I succeeded in creating the Bodhi Blood Tears on the first try."
He secretly anticipated the power of the Bodhi Blood Tears, a hidden weapon that ranked even higher than the Wooden Raven.
Since he had only made one, Li Che hadn't tested it yet.
In addition to the improvement in Celestial Craft, the maturity of Pure Heart had suddenly increased to 50% after cultivating the second divine nature law, which surprised Li Che.
What astonished Li Che even more was the Dragon Elephant Vajra, which broke through the 50% bottleneck, greatly enhancing his martial arts cultivation.
Even the middle-stage cultivation methods he had practiced in the early stages, such as skin-grinding and sinew-stretching, reached the upper-stage level, perfecting his physical body.
With the Blood Replenishment Nine Shifts reaching great perfection, his blood now generated Qi, which circulated throughout his body.
Pulse Opening involved allowing the Qi and blood to circulate through the five viscera and six bowels, creating a Minor Heavenly Cycle pulse that connected the six directions and allowing Qi to be born within the body.
A faint sound echoed, and Li Che suddenly opened his eyes.
An old man with a stooped back appeared, floating into the courtyard with a sense of ease, like a flying swan landing on snow.
The visitor was none other than Li Qingshan, a cultivator from the Qianyuan Divine Sect.
Li Che couldn't see through Li Qingshan's cultivation level...
But it was definitely not weaker than the Divine Foundation stage, after all, the Divine Foundation Elder of the Shi family had been disabled by this person.
"Not bad, Blood Replenishment Nine Shifts, your qi and blood are robust, flowing like quicksilver. Your foundation is extremely solid, it seems you've thoroughly cultivated your qi and blood. I thought you'd need at least another month... After three years of martial arts training, to reach this level is truly a talent in the Martial Dao."
Li Qingshan gracefully landed under the eaves, took a sip of hot tea, and exhaled contentedly. He stroked his beard.
"You're quite clever, knowing to solidify your foundation before attempting Pulse Penetration."
"Although all divine objects are the pursuit of divine cultivators, any powerful divine cultivator will surely focus on both divinity and qi and blood."
"In the Martial Dao, a sturdy physical body can withstand more powerful divine forces, allowing one to progress further on the path of divinity."
"If two divine cultivators have the same cultivation level, the one with superior martial arts will naturally have an advantage in battle."
"Some divine cultivators may even focus more on martial arts, like the vassal king of the Great Jing Dynasty, Ji Mo Li. He's an unparalleled Martial Saint who forged a Divine Embryo with his martial arts, creating a Flesh Red Pine Divine Embryo with terrifying combat power, unmatched among his peers..."
"Of course, the divine realm is still the most important."
Li Che was taken aback, never expecting such a perspective.
Li Qingshan continued drinking his tea, nibbling on a tea leaf, and chewing thoughtfully.
"Divine Foundation cultivators... When their qi and blood cultivation reaches the Mystic Pulse, if they attempt the Divine Foundation without opening the Mystic Pulse, they'll fail in eight out of ten cases, damaging their divinity and requiring long-term cultivation."
"Among all the cultivation masters in Thunderstrike City, there's hardly anyone who can steadily forge the Divine Foundation. Take Xu He Li, Rainwhisper, and other young masters of Thunderstrike City; their qi and blood cultivation is only at the initial stage of Pulse Opening, and their chances of reaching the Divine Foundation are extremely slim."
"This is because their innate talents in qi and blood cultivation are insufficient. They cultivate both while training in martial arts, and to reach their current level, they've already exerted themselves to the utmost."
Li Che's expression turned solemn upon hearing this.
He thought of Xixi's inconsistent training, sometimes diligent and sometimes lazy...
He couldn't help but feel the anxiety of a parent for their child's future.
"What about Xixi..."
Li Qingshan smiled lightly, "Don't worry, Xixi has joined the Divine Sect, which is different from the young masters of small city families. The Divine Sect has specialized qi and blood pills that can quickly enhance one's qi and blood after consumption..."
"Those pills are secrets obtained by the Divine Sect after conquering the Strange Temple, and they are part of the sect's foundation. Every major divine sect has its own foundation pills..."
"The Great Jing Dynasty also has them, and if you join the Temple Guardian, you'll naturally gain access to them. The small families in Thunderstrike City don't have such resources."
Li Qingshan revealed many secrets.
Li Che opened his mouth to speak but stopped.
Li Qingshan waved his hand, "You haven't joined the Divine Sect yet, so I can't give you those pills..."
"However, I can teach you the Pulse Opening Technique. Although you have your own opportunities and have obtained a martial arts secret that can enhance your qi and blood, increasing your cultivation, such strength is like a floating weed without roots and cannot be used to forge the Divine Foundation..."
"Moreover, using it too often can damage your foundation, so try not to use it if you can avoid it..."
Li Che remained silent, naturally not mentioning that activating the Dragon Elephant Vajra would not cause any harm.
He pursed his lips and changed the subject.
"Senior, even though I haven't joined the Divine Sect, can you still easily teach me this technique?"
"This is no big deal... The Pulse Opening Technique is just ordinary; all outer sect disciples can learn it. Teaching it to you is not a big deal. It's the subsequent Mystic Pulse Technique and Divine Meridian Technique that are truly precious, and you'll need to join the inner sect to learn them."
The old man smiled lightly, and in the next moment, he flicked his finger, and a piece of paper flew through the snow like a flying knife, heading towards Li Che.
Li Che used his clever strength to catch the paper, feeling his qi and blood surging endlessly. He was astonished by the old man's strength.
Despite his frail appearance, he seemed to possess a formidable power akin to that of dragons and tigers.
Li Che's gaze fell on the paper.
"Qianyuan Divine Sect's Minor Heavenly Cycle Pulse Opening Technique"
"Minor Heavenly Cycle?"
Li Che muttered.
Li Qingshan didn't explain but instead frowned, "Someone's coming, probably from the City Lord's Mansion, and it's a Divine Foundation cultivator... I'll take my leave first."
"Li Che, whether in martial arts or divinity, the strength of one's cultivation is the foundation."
"I originally planned to take you to the Strange Temple to observe the Temple Deity today. Since I've taught you the Minor Heavenly Cycle Pulse Opening Technique, if you open your qi pulse in three days, come to the outskirts of the city..."
"If you don't succeed in Pulse Opening, there's no need to come."
As his words ended, Li Qingshan vanished in an instant, leaving only the quiet tea cup with rippling tea.
At the same time, in the snow-covered alleyway...
Footsteps approached, growing more hurried.
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