Chapter 233: Chapter 171: Acupoint Passage Realm! Vital Energy Infuses the Body, Gathering Spirit in Hundreds of Acupoints!_2
Jiang Shu altered his appearance and returned, arriving at a tavern in North City. From this tavern, he could overlook the courtyard where Liang Yuanzhou was located.
Now, the martial artists in the city think I have left, and it’s time to start planning. The Liang Family’s major competition is just half a month away, and Liang Yuanzhou indeed has his little schemes. I clearly gave him enough Marrow Cleansing Elixirs, yet he only used a portion.
He must be guarding against himself, and he also wants to hoard some for later. Marrow Cleansing Elixir is not like the Dawn Primordial Pill; it can still enhance a martial artist’s Martial Arts Realm even in the Blood Exchange Realm.
Jiang Shu squinted. As an Alchemist, he could naturally see the changes after taking the elixirs.
In the courtyard, Liang Yuanzhou seemed to be taking elixirs daily and practicing relentlessly, but Jiang Shu could distinctly feel that Liang Yuanzhou was deliberately slowing down his cultivation speed.
He must be planning to break through just before the competition, since a few days don’t make a difference in judging a genius. Moreover, breaking through just before the competition, when his Realm is unstable, can prove he is no match for Liang Yuanhong. This way, he can avoid offending others while also profiting from me.
After all, compared to offending the grandson of an Acupoint Passage Realm elder from a prestigious family, offending an obviously ordinary Blood Exchange Realm martial artist like me is the better choice. Right now, it’s all about pretense. When his Realm also reaches the Blood Exchange Realm, he will be seen as a genius in the family. Who among the ordinary Blood Exchange Realm martial artists would dare to confront him openly then?
He certainly has some clever tricks, but why doesn’t he use such cunning against his own kin?
Jiang Shu muttered, his voice growing colder.
In his mind, a panel appeared.
Jiang Shu—
"Four Symbols Internal Energy": Break Limit
"Dream Sleep Elixir": Perfection (988/1000)
According to the progress, I should almost break the limit after tonight. Then I will gather Yuan Qi and circulate it, piercing through the acupoints, and fully step into the Acupoint Passage Realm.
Withdrawing his gaze, Jiang Shu began his day of cultivation.
The Liang Family’s major competition and Liang Yuanhong were just smokescreens he had deliberately set from the start. Whether Liang Yuanzhou acted or not, it never affected his overall plan.
Sitting cross-legged, his body like a Great Pill, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi gradually gathered around him.
The sun set in the west. Clouds stretched for thousands of miles, blown over by the cool breeze, and the weather turned chilly abruptly. A drop of rain fell from the depths of the clouds, followed by the patter of rain on the eaves, moss, and the white rock-paved streets.
Amidst the sound of rain, Jiang Shu’s bottleneck softly shattered.
In his abdomen, what seemed to be a Great Pill rotated slowly, and the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged toward him all at once. All the pores in his body opened, like fish in an observation lake opening their mouths to receive bits of food.
PUFF...
The heart-fire led the metal-attribute lung qi, which was the first to stir. Soft sounds emanated from within his body as the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi converged, resonating one hundred and eight times!
Jiang Shu could clearly feel his lifespan and strength undergoing a qualitative improvement; his entire body became more integrated with the heavens and earth. He was like a flood dragon trapped in shallow waters suddenly entering the deep sea.
One hundred and eight acupoints were completely opened.
A hundred acupoints gathered spirit!
The "Vermilion Palace Thunder Technique, Acupoint Opening Chapter" operated in the manner of the microcosmic orbit. The Yuan Qi in his abdomen gradually became ethereal, transforming into a humanoid figure seated in his Dantian.
Outside the window, Heavenly Thunder rumbled. Inside his body, Five Thunders were Erupting.
With his eyes closed, Jiang Shu felt every cell in his body rejoicing. Taking this step signified his complete transcendence from humanity. Even without eating or drinking, he could survive for a month.
Ordinary mortals eat meat to nurture bravery and ferocity. Body Refinement martial artists consume elixirs to seek vitality and longevity. Only Qi Refinement martial artists practice Fasting. Their lifespan reached two hundred and forty years.
He immersed himself in this state, allowing the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to fill every acupoint, completely oblivious to the passage of time.
"Vermilion Palace Thunder Technique, Acupoint Opening Chapter": small success (1/1000)
Months of accumulation burst forth in a single night. Entry-level was already small success.
「Ten days later.」
After the recent rain, the air in the city felt fresher.
The Liang Family was extremely busy. Many younger family members who had been training in the commandery cities hurried back to sign up for the annual major competition.
Liang Yuanzhou strode in. At this moment, the blood in his body surged like mercury. His spine, bent for so many years, straightened instantly.
Blood Exchange Realm!
The perceptive disciples of the Liang Family watched this scene, their eyes wide with disbelief. They saw Liang Yuanzhou report his cultivation to the Elder Hall, have it verified, and ultimately receive rewards, becoming a family genius.
Amidst the elders’ praises, Liang Yuanzhou grew increasingly proud. He returned to his courtyard, making ample preparations for the major competition two days later.
"Your progress is much slower than I had imagined."
The Giant Whale Calming Wave Palm in Liang Yuanzhou’s hands became even more masterfully executed. Having reached the Blood Exchange Realm, his understanding of his former Martial Arts had deepened further.
As long as my Realm can remain stable and I can continue to make progress, upon reaching the Late Stage of the Blood Exchange Realm, I will definitely be able to enter the family’s Hidden Technique Pavilion again to obtain top-grade Cultivation Techniques and top-grade Martial Arts. By then, I might even be able to aspire to the Acupoint Passage Realm in my lifetime!
His heart surged like a tide, and his Giant Whale Calming Wave Palm became even more refined and vigorous as he practiced.
Hearing the voice that had become increasingly familiar over the past few days, he didn’t turn his head. Only after finishing his palm routine did he speak, "But I’ve still reached the Blood Exchange Realm. As for the major competition in two days, I can only say I will do my best."
After advancing to the Blood Exchange Realm and becoming a family genius, he had enough confidence to converse with this unfamiliar middle-aged man.
Liang Yuanhong, of course, was never someone easy to provoke.