"Pure Qi Sutra" served as the primary cultivation technique of the sect, so its effectiveness couldn't be underestimated. It was a great technique to lay the foundation for the cultivators. However, its sole drawback lay in its difficulty to make progress.
Now, Ning wanted to break through to the second floor of the Pure Qi Sutra.
Ning took one of the remaining spirit stones in his hand. Its aura swiftly permeated his body, flowing into his meridians. This influx of energy created a subtle sensation of expansion and a faint, melodic resonance.
Normally, cultivators cannot completely absorb the Qi contained within spirit stones, especially those of low grade. Using them directly for cultivation can be considered extremely wasteful. However, for the sake of his own foundation, he was unwilling to make compromises. He didn't care about the possibility of going broke once again.
With his enhanced comprehension, Ning repeatedly studied the Pure Qi sutra and finally understood the essence of the technique. The essence of the Pure Qi Sutra revolved around the concept of compression. By compressing the Qi within the dantian and eliminating impurities, one could attain pure Qi.
To compress the Qi within the dantian, Ning focused his attention on visualizing the process. Each breath drew in vital energy, while each exhalation expelled impurities, purifying and condensing the Qi.
But Ning had a huge advantage in this department. His cheat in this world was his otherworldly knowledge, giving him the ability to see things from a wider scope.
Drawing from that knowledge, Ning visualized his dantian as a confined space akin to a gas chamber. With each breath, he envisioned his Qi particles condensing, gradually occupying less space within the dantian.
Similar to a phase transition where a gas transforms into a denser state, Ning's intention was to induce a phase change in his Qi, compressing it to a higher energy density.
As Ning immersed himself in deep meditation, the transformation of his Qi commenced. Through the meticulous control of his breath, he visualized the Qi particles coalescing, shedding impurities, and gaining a heightened purity. The process of compression demanded precision and finesse, akin to a skilled alchemist refining raw materials into their most potent form.
With heightened comprehension and a faster recovery of Qi, Ning forged ahead in his cultivation journey. The numbers steadily increased: 90, 91, 92...
As the days stretched on, Ning's Qi grew increasingly pure. Each passing day brought him infinitesimally closer to the milestone of one hundred.
Ning focused his attention, directing his compressed Qi through the intricate network of meridians within his body. Suddenly, his compressed Qi expanded, unleashing a surge of energy akin to a dam breaking free. In that exhilarating moment, Ning's Qi took on a milky white hue, signifying its heightened purity.
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But Ning didn't stop. He then used the stored potential within his compressed Qi to propel his pure Qi to attack the bottleneck toward the second stage of Qi condensation.
Seize the opportunity, in one go!
Boom!!
The bottleneck shattered under the sheer intensity of his pure Qi. A surge of power coursed through Ning's body, almost doubling the vigor of his Qi. The meridians, once tranquil conduits, now roiled turbulently, circulating the amplified energy within his being. The very air around Ning seemed to ripple with the energy unleashed.
He had broken through.
Ning opened his eyes, there were shining brightly with the huge influx of spirituality.
"Status" Ning mumbled.
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Name: Ji Ning
Spiritual Root: Mid-grade Spiritual Root.
Attributes: Five Elemental Attributes
Talent: Extreme Space-Time Sensitivity
Realm: 2nd Stage of Qi Condensation (Consolidation)
Cultivation Method: Pure Qi Sutra (2nd Floor:1/400)
Martial Arts: Bone Forging Fist (Small Accomplishment: 198/400), Shadow Steps (Small Accomplishment:297/400), Turtle Breathing (Small Accomplishment:201/400), Eyes of the Hawk (Starting:77/100)
Buff: Blessing Of Heavenly Dao. Cultivation speed increased by 99% and Comprehension increased by 99%. Duration: 1 day, 2 hours, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
]
"Thankfully, everything went according to plan," Ning exclaimed with a sense of relief as he surveyed the panel before him.
Initially, Ning had intended to achieve the second stage of cultivation first and then comprehend the corresponding stage of the "Pure Qi Sutra." However, with the assistance of the buff, he reversed the order.
While the change in order may seem insignificant, it held tremendous significance. The "Pure Qi Sutra" served as a foundational technique for the early stages of Qi condensation, designed to guide cultivators up to the fourth stage. Beyond that point, practitioners would need to transition to a cultivation technique more suited to their elevated level.
Many cultivators struggled to break through even the second floor of the sutra when they reached the pinnacle of the third stage. Some exceptional geniuses managed to comprehend the sutra up to the second floor, and only a select few ever ascended to the third floor during the initial stages of Qi condensation. Those who accomplished such a feat built an exceptionally solid foundation for their cultivation journey.
By reaching the second floor before breaking through to the second stage, Ning had established a robust and formidable foundation. Moreover, the pure Qi derived from the "Pure Qi Sutra" facilitated his breakthrough, eliminating the need for special preparation or additional materials.
This was the qualitative effect of higher comprehension of their cultivation technique.
"Finally, I can rest easy," Nind said in exhaustion.
These past few days had not been easy for him, except for supper and 3-hour sleep, he used all of his free time to comprehend the cultivation technique. He resembled a man possessed, with his sole purpose fixated on raising the numbers and advancing his practice.
However, as the saying goes, heaven rewards the diligent. Ning had forged a sturdy foundation and he was happy with what he had accomplished. Sometimes, happiness is just that simple.
Then his mind wandered to his unfinished experiment. Now, he could finally test the effects of the other poems and scriptures that had been lingering in his mind.
"What should I look into first?" he pondered, his excitement palpable.
An ancient poem?
A scripture?
Or other anecdotes?
The possibilities were endless.
Ning was excited. He slowly stood up.
But suddenly, as if a cruel reminder from his body, Ning grimaced in pain. "Ow! F*ck! Muscle cramps..."
Fudge! No one told him that hours of cross-legged sitting would lead to "knot" so funny muscle cramps!