Chapter 11: Embracing the Foundation
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Leaving the Martial Arts Hall, Ye Tian felt a surge of excitement. Finally, a body cultivation technique, he thought. For years, his weak physical condition had held him back, forcing him to rely on pills to reach the Foundation Building stage. But with the progress made through his Five Element Origin Technique, he felt his body growing stronger by the day.
Still, he reminded himself, I can’t attract too much attention. No one must know the secret of the Origin Palace… not yet.
As he reached his quarters, he quickly opened the scroll and studied the technique. His eyes lit up as he read. “This technique… it's meant to solidify and stabilize the foundation. No wonder it’s highly recommended.”
Taking a deep breath, he began practicing the stance, moving with deliberate, gentle motions. His hands formed a palm, pressing left, then right, pushing forward in a rhythmic flow.
“Embrace the world within,” he murmured, feeling an intense focus as if he held the vast land, sky, and even the distant stars between his hands.
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Stepping forward with his left foot, he felt a surge of power. “It’s like I’m stepping on the world itself,” he thought. As he continued, a wave of vitality seemed to wash over him, as if spring flowers were blooming around him. Then, in his mind’s eye, autumn winds blew, cold and crisp, and he could feel the chill of winter approaching.
Suddenly, pain shot through him, and he staggered, almost collapsing to the ground. “Argh… it feels like my bones are breaking,” he gasped, struggling to steady himself. Checking his body, he found no visible injuries but felt a deep soreness from the strain.
Steeling himself, he thought, If he pursues eternal life so naturally it's fist condition and most important part was to becomeing strong.
I have to endure. Gritting his teeth, he resumed his stance, pushing through the pain. The night slowly fell around him, and at last, exhausted, he crawled into his house, collapsing into a deep sleep.
The next morning, he woke to find the sun already high. Rubbing his aching limbs, he muttered, “It’s going to take time to get used to that pain.”
Despite his late start, he finished his daily training routine, refusing to let fatigue or soreness delay him. As he was finishing, a group of disciples approached, calling out his name.
“So, you’re Ye Tian,” one of them said with a smirk. “We’re here to challenge you.”
Ye Tian nodded, understanding immediately. They must’ve heard about yesterday’s match, he thought. “I accept,” he said calmly, meeting their gaze without hesitation.
The disciples looked slightly surprised at his confidence, exchanging glances before one of them sneered, “Just because of some rumors… don’t think you’re all that. You’re still at the Qi Refining stage, aren’t you?”
Ye Tian’s eyes glinted as he replied, “You’ll find out soon enough.”
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