Chapter 74 The Heart Barrier (Part 1)

Outside the window was the familiar campus scenery, occasionally accompanied by the shouts of students from the distant sports field, full of youthful exuberance.

A faint, calming mist filled the air in the room.

Throughout this past week, you haven't rushed to make a Breakthrough.

Instead, you've been meticulously refining your state, like a patient craftsman.

Although Grandmaster Zhao's 'slow-release Mental Energy source' continuously nourished your Sea of Consciousness.

And the Profound Water Spirit Body, enhanced by the illusory water lily, constantly resonated.

You have become increasingly familiar with the vast visualization diagram within the Heavenly Sea Vast Waves Body Spirit Seed Origin Art.

Every time you close your eyes, that boundless ocean becomes a little clearer in your mind.

However, this is ultimately a gradual process.

At the current pace, to truly condense the first wisp of qualified Canglan Divine Sense.

It would require at least one to two more weeks of refinement.

"Time waits for no one."

You looked at the tightly sealed metal boxes that had just been delivered, a glint flashing in your eyes.

The resources Liu Xiyue promised had finally arrived.

You skillfully opened one of the most exquisite black-gold wooden boxes.

As the lid opened, a refreshing coolness instantly permeated the entire room.

Even the airborne dust seemed to momentarily freeze.

In the center of the box lay an egg-sized gem.

It was a peculiar stone, entirely a deep aquamarine color.

It wasn't still; its surface glowed with faint, rhythmic undulations, like breathing.

When you looked into its center, it felt as if you were gazing into a deep ocean trench.

You reached out and gently held it in your palm.

The touch was icy cold, penetrating to the bone marrow, instantly invigorating your spirit.

But immediately after, a soft sensation, like suet white jade, followed.

It lacked the hardness of stone you expected, feeling more like a high-density water gel.

A supreme-grade water-attribute kaiyuan stone!

"This is the key to a new Realm, the catalyst for my accelerated spiritual transformation."

Holding this priceless treasure, feeling the pure energy it contained.

Your thoughts couldn't help but drift back a few days.

It was the afternoon you had just comprehended the Divine Thought barrier and sought Wu Changhe's guidance on the essentials of Breakthrough.

...

Three days ago, Wu Changhe's office

The afternoon sun shone on the cluttered desk, and the aroma of tea wafted in the air.

Wu Changhe held his purple clay pot, looking at you sitting opposite him.

His eyes held both relief and a complex feeling of

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

Old Wu circled you twice, smacking his lips as he spoke.

"You brat, I really didn't expect this day to come so quickly."

"Originally, I was thinking of shamelessly borrowing some money from a few old friends in Suzhou and Hangzhou."

"Then I'd add my own burial money to get you an ordinary kaiyuan stone from the black market."

He shook his head, looking at you with a mischievous grin.

"Who would've thought, you brat, you managed to 'trick' a supreme-grade item from that Liu Family girl yourself! You're something else!"

"What did I say earlier? Get on good terms with Liu Xiyue, and you'll be rolling in benefits!"

"See, it came true, didn't it?"

Listening to Old Wu's teasing tone, you helplessly rolled your eyes.

"Teacher, look at what you're saying. What 'trick'? What 'rolling in benefits'?"

"You make it sound like I'm some gigolo living off a woman."

You retorted indignantly.

"I exchanged it for a genuine dimensional secret treasure! It was a fair trade!"

"This is a deal she couldn't find even with a lantern."

"Old Wu, you know that, why are you still saying this?"

"Hahahaha! Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore, kid."

Wu Changhe laughed a few times, then his smile faded.

He put down his teacup, his expression becoming unprecedentedly solemn.

"The reason I joked with you is that I'm afraid you've had it too easy on this path."

"Afraid you'll forget the importance of resources, and also forget reverence."

You silently grumbled in your heart.

"Easy? Where has it been easy? How so?"

"Died three times, pursued, mentally controlled..."

Of course, you wouldn't say these words out loud.

Wu Changhe cleared his throat and began to lecture you.

"Li Ang, Breaking through to the Origin Opening Realm, it's both simple and difficult."

"The current Federal Martial Dao system is very mature."

"For most ordinary Martial Artists, Yuan Wu Dharma Gate mostly follows a balanced and peaceful path."

"As long as your foundation in the Qi and Blood Realm is solid, and you diligently Cultivate to the Perfection of the Ninth Stage of Qi and Blood."

"Train your body to its limit!"

"Then gradually Cultivate the corresponding visualization technique, refine it for half a year to a year, and give birth to the first wisp of Divine Thought."

"After that, use inner vision to open the 36 basic great acupoints in the human body."

"Gather the Origin Qi of heaven and earth, condense a yuan seed, and nurture it within the great acupoints."

"If supplemented with resources like kaiyuan stone and Origin Sand, the speed will be faster, and the success rate higher."

At this point, Wu Changhe paused, looking at you with burning eyes.

"I suppose these procedures are written in the Yuan Wu Dharma Gate and textbooks, and you know them by heart."

"Do you think it's very simple?"

"But!"

"That's only for ordinary Kaiyuan Martial Artists who open 36 acupoints!"

Wu Changhe's voice suddenly rose, carrying a sense of serious pressure.

"Li Ang, I don't know exactly which Yuan Wu Dharma Gate you have."

"Whether you got it from that Liu Xiyue girl, or if the Great Grandmaster privately bestowed it upon you..."

"But I can be sure that with your foundation and the foresight of those two."

"The number of acupoints your Cultivation Technique requires you to open must be at least 108!"

"Or even the legendary number for Great Perfection!"

You nodded slightly, not denying it.

In fact, your Heavenly Sea Vast Waves Body Spirit Seed Origin Art requires opening 144 acupoints.

"That's right."

Wu Changhe sighed, stood up, walked to the window, and said with his back to you.

"You must know that a Cultivation Technique capable of opening more than 72 acupoints, its accompanying visualization diagram, definitely has a very profound concept."

"Ordinary Qi and Blood Realm Martial Artists have fragile Mental Energy; let alone Cultivating, even looking at it would make them dizzy and unable to visualize."

"But I see your aura has become sharper recently, and the divine light in your eyes is contained."

"Presumably, you've already started Cultivating the visualization diagram, and your progress is good."

"This first step, 'Divine Thought's First Birth,' shouldn't be difficult for a freak like you."

"But..."

Wu Changhe suddenly turned around and said, enunciating each word.

"When your Divine Thought truly condenses and takes shape, and you prepare to guide Qi and Blood and Origin Qi to break open the first 'main acupoint.'"

"You will face a true test."

"To ensure your Divine Thought truly carries the true meaning within the visualization diagram."

"You will definitely enter a special consciousness space to undergo the real trial."

"This is the — [heart gate]!"