Chapter 129 Cangming Cycle, Cooldown Ended

Old Wu pulled over a chair and sat down, letting out a sigh.

"Regarding Professor Wang Yi, Old Liao and I were also completely in the dark back then."

"We had no idea which corner of the world he had suddenly popped out from."

"However, we did investigate."

"He and his older sister truly did attend Longnan No. 1 High School for a period of time over a decade ago."

"But it was very brief, only a few months."

"And at that time, the two siblings were likely quite unremarkable in school."

"Because I don't have even the slightest special impression of them."

"Until seven years ago, when he suddenly contacted Old Liao, saying he wanted to make a charitable donation."

Wu Changhe recalled the scene at that time, still finding it somewhat inconceivable.

"A Soaring Realm professor from the Wuyi Research Institute of Changjing Martial Arts University."

"Suddenly coming back saying he wanted to thank his alma mater for a few months of cultivation..."

"We were all a bit lost in the clouds back then."

"However, since actual hard cash was being presented."

"This was a wonderful thing for the school, so we naturally followed his lead."

"At his strong request, everything was kept simple."

"The media wasn't notified; we just held an extremely small internal donation ceremony."

"And that's how it ended, rather hastily."

"This kind of thing is indeed very rare in the martial arts world, seeking neither fame nor profit. However..."

Wu Changhe rubbed his chin, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"From his state at the time, I don't think he was simply showing gratitude to the school."

"It felt more like he was... commemorating someone, or some event."

Speaking to this point, Wu Changhe patted Li Ang on the shoulder and summarized:

"So kid, you understand now?"

"Regarding this senior of yours, I actually only have two words: not close."

"He might have just been forming a good connection in passing."

"Don't expect to rely on this paper-thin alumni relationship to get in through the back door."

However, as a homeroom teacher...

Old Wu's traditional skill was to pour out 'chicken soup for the soul' anytime, anywhere.

He changed his tone and encouraged:

"But!"

"If you can truly grind your way to the Ninth Stage of Qi and Blood within these two years."

"And get admitted to Changjing Martial Arts University with excellent marks..."

"Maybe you really will have a chance to meet this mysterious senior of yours!"

"After all, if you truly become a freshman at Changjing Martial Arts University and prove your value as a piece of unpolished jade."

"I believe he would be very willing to acknowledge you as his junior!"

"So, put away those thoughts of shortcuts and work hard on your martial arts, young man!"

Seeing Old Wu's professional manner of being able to turn any topic toward 'hard work in martial arts.'

Li Ang saw that there really wasn't any more useful information about Professor Wang Yi in his gut.

He gave a casual laugh and let the matter drop.

...

In the days that followed, Li Ang's daily life was very simple, yet extremely fulfilling.

For the current him, there was actually no need for sleep or rest at all.

Relying on the Heaven-Defying foundation and recovery power brought by the Cang Ming Lotus Heart Divine Fetus.

He only needed to meditate slightly for an hour in the middle of the night.

He could quickly adjust his bodily functions and Mental Energy to their Peak state.

Li Ang invested all the large amounts of time he saved into another extremely important deduction.

"How can I, in this environment of abundant Origin Qi in reality..."

"Achieve 24-hour uninterrupted tempering of Origin Power?"

To be honest, if it were any other newly broken-through Soaring Realm, they might not even have the mind to think this way.

Because the endurance of the Meridians has a limit.

However.

For Li Ang, who had been strengthened dozens of times with massive resources by the god Han Ming.

This was not a difficult task.

After pondering for only about two days.

Li Ang combined the characteristics of the Heavenly Sea Vast Waves Body Spirit Seed Origin Art.

He constructed an extremely precise and endless micro-circulation route for Origin Power within his body.

He called it—[Cangming Cycle 1.0].

Through this fixed cycle method.

The Origin Power in his body was like it had entered automated equipment.

Every second of every minute, it was undergoing compression and purification at a constant and safe frequency.

"It's done!"

Li Ang felt the silent, nurturing tempering within his body.

He silently estimated in his heart.

"Even without using any Advanced cultivation resources, just relying on this fully automatic 'AFK grinding.'"

"I estimate it will only take four or five years."

"For me to temper this Soaring Realm Origin Power to the limit of Perfection!"

Reaching the Soaring Realm limit in four or five years!

If this speed were to get out.

It would absolutely make those old monsters who had been stuck in the Soaring Realm for decades without progress vomit blood from jealousy.

Like that group of high-level members of the Heart-Eroding Cult.

As for the cultural classes during the day and the martial arts special training class at night.

To Li Ang, it was simply easier than drinking water.

He was now a Martial Artist wearing the cloak of the "Qi and Blood Seventh Stage" while actually possessing a Soaring Realm cultivation.

Going as a teaching assistant to guide those high school students who had bought VIP services was a complete dimensional strike.

He didn't need to correct movements at the top of his lungs like Old Wu did.

Nor did he need to expend much energy.

He only needed to keep his hands behind his back.

Like a strolling old man walking through the square formation.

Giving it a casual glance.

"Zhang Li, the arch of your right foot sank an inch when exerting force, causing Qi and blood to block. Change it."

"Liao Lanqian, your breathing rhythm when swinging the sword is messy."

"Sink your Qi into your Dantian; treat the hilt of the sword as an extension of your arm."

These pointers hit the nail on the head, pointing directly to the underlying logic of Qi and blood circulation.

Combined with the special effect enhancement of the [Tireless Teacher (Green)] talent he had just equipped.

In just half a month, the students in the entire VIP class were like they had taken powerful medicine.

Their Qi and blood values and actual combat abilities soared!

This kind of immediate and terrifying teaching efficiency left Old Wu, who was usually quite arrogant, dumbfounded.

Old Wu not only put away his previous impression of Li Ang being somewhat overly ambitious.

He was even more overjoyed and, with a wave of his hand,

Directly doubled Li Ang's teaching assistant salary!

"You get what you pay for; you've earned this money fair and square!"

So said Old Wu.

Regarding Old Wu's raise, Li Ang naturally accepted it with a smile.

This served as a small bit of spice in his dull life.

His true thoughts had long since flown to more long-term plans.

During this month, Li Ang used various channels.

He collected a massive amount of information regarding the Twin Stars.

At the same time, Li Ang also had a more specific plan regarding how to target the Heart-Eroding Cult in the next simulation.

Besides that, to welcome the return of the next simulation,

Li Ang also specifically did something with a great sense of ritual.

He spent a sum of money to purchase a batch of professional outdoor survival gear.

Taking advantage of the night, he transported it to that cold pool cliff in the deep mountains on the outskirts of the city.

A moisture-proof tent, an oversized sun umbrella, a top-tier ergonomic lounge chair, and even a box of chilled 'Happy Water.'

He took that once simple place for practicing his blade,

And carefully turned it into an extremely comfortable 'exclusive seclusion and settlement base.'

"For the next simulation, I'll just lie down here to enter."

"When the simulation ends, I'll extract my cultivation on the spot. One step and it's done."

"Saving me from having to ride an electric scooter back and forth like last time."

Li Ang looked at his masterpiece and clapped his hands in satisfaction.

Time flew by.

During the day, Li Ang continued to train and study at school as usual.

At night, he enjoyed the pleasure of AFK leveling up in the Teachers Apartment.

A month's time passed in the blink of an eye.