9: Elekk

Visualization Method!

Martial Artists begin by tempering their bodies with a Breathing Method.

After undergoing a transformation and stepping into the Newborn Realm, a Martial Artist's mind becomes clear. Besides a Breathing Method, he must also begin cultivating a Visualization Method to hone his spirit and condense his Divine Intent!

Spirit and body advancing in parallel, the simultaneous cultivation of spirit and flesh, is the proper path for a Martial Artist.

Meeting the inquiring gaze from Wen Jinglun, Qin Jin nodded: "Please guide me, Teacher Wen."

"Wait for me here."

Leaving that remark, Wen Jinglun turned and walked back into the villa.

Qin Jin waited calmly, without haste.

Not long after.

Wen Jinglun strode back, holding a palm-sized, irregularly shaped crystal with streaks of lightning surging within it.

He arrived before Qin Jin, placed the crystal aside, and his expression became serious.

"After your initial transformation, you have advanced to the Newborn Realm."

"And for you, the cultivation of a Martial Artist has just officially begun."

He spoke eloquently: "First, there are questions related to Breathing Methods."

"Within the Federation, the evolutionary path of the Martial Dao has existed for a long time. The most ancient Breathing Methods can even be traced back before the Great Expansion began. Currently, various Breathing Methods emerge endlessly within the Federation; some are profound, containing mysteries, while others are shallow, easy to cultivate."

"The Thunder Beast Breathing Technique provided by the school for you all was created by a great Martial Artist within the Federation, and its value far exceeds that of ordinary Breathing Methods."

"However, Breathing Methods also have compatibilities. Whether a Martial Artist can find the Breathing Method most suitable for him is a relatively crucial part of the evolutionary path."

Wen Jinglun looked at Qin Jin: "In this regard, the school cannot offer you much more help; you need to work hard on your own."

Qin Jin nodded.

"Secondly, there are Combat Methods, martial arts that use life energy in battle."

Wen Jinglun's voice sharpened slightly: "Martial Artists are named for martial arts, and martial combat is an extremely important part."

"Only by experiencing the slaughter of blood and fire can one forge a true heart for martial arts and go further on the Martial Dao."

"There are many Combat Method inheritances in the school. Although the school year hasn't started yet, you have already entered the Newborn Realm. I will help you apply to the principal to study them early."

Hearing this, Qin Jin said: "Thank you, Teacher Wen."

"You're welcome."

Wen Jinglun smiled kindly, the gruesome scars on his face making his expression look somewhat peculiar: "With your talent, if you can perform outstandingly in the future entrance exam, I will also rise with the tide, perhaps even be transferred to a life-sustaining planet to enjoy some blessings..."

"At that time, I will be the one thanking you."

He changed his tone: "Combat Methods and Breathing Methods are all old topics."

"After stepping into the Newborn Realm, you will encounter new cultivation elements, which is also the reason you came here on this trip."

"Visualization Method."

His voice was long and drawn out: "A stronger spiritual will can control a constantly transforming body, and a more resilient body can bear an increasingly powerful spirit."

"The Visualization Method came into being as a result."

"After a Martial Artist undergoes his first transformation, his mind becomes clear, and he begins his spiritual cultivation. Through a Visualization Method, he continuously hones his spirit until his spiritual index reaches 40 points, after which he can begin to condense his Divine Intent!"

"Divine Intent is the external manifestation of a Martial Artist's own spiritual will."

"After condensing Divine Intent, one can perceive secrets, be fearless of illusions, and even use it offensively to form a spiritual impact."

"Successfully condensing Divine Intent means entering the Martial Artist's second realm, the Ningyi Realm!"

"Newly formed Divine Intent will be relatively weak but will continuously grow with the Martial Artist himself."

"I once saw the Divine Intent of a Grandmaster Realm senior; his Divine Intent manifested as a fierce, dozens-of-feet-tall white tiger, lifelike and terrifying to behold."

At this point, he picked up the crystal from the side and handed it to Qin Jin.

"Hold it and observe it carefully."

Qin Jin took it and did as he was told.

His gaze focused on the inside of the crystal, where lightning flowed, reflecting on the crystal walls and transforming into wondrous colors.

After Qin Jin observed it for several breaths.

Suddenly, the surroundings abruptly darkened.

Looking around, he saw a faint light curtain enveloping him, and beyond the light curtain, bolts of thunder crashed down.

He felt as if he had entered the world within the crystal.

"This is a Martial Dao Crystal."

Wen Jinglun's voice seemed to be obstructed by something, like a sound from beyond the heavens: "This is a wondrous crystal used to record Martial Dao inheritances and assist Martial Artists in their cultivation. And within this crystal, a Visualization Method is recorded."

"The Thunder Elephant Visualization Method!"

"Now, your spiritual will has entered the world recorded within the Martial Dao Crystal."

"The essence of a Visualization Method is to observe extraordinary beings that transcend oneself, and under the spiritual pressure of the other party, to continuously hone one's spirit."

"And the first step in cultivating a Visualization Method is called Imprinting!"

"To leave a mark in the spiritual world, for convenience in future cultivation."

"Upon successful Imprinting, one possesses the most basic means of spiritual attack."

"A long time ago, in an era before Martial Dao Crystals were discovered, Martial Artists had to search for extraordinary beings in the vast star sea, risking their lives to Imprint."

"Now, it's much easier."

His tone held a hint of emotion, then he asked: "Qin Jin, are you ready?"

"Of course."

Qin Jin replied.

"If so, proceed with your first Imprinting."

"Imprinting is not easy. If you feel your spiritual pressure reaching its limit and becoming unsustainable, you must stop in time to avoid causing harm to your spiritual will."

"Now, step out of the light curtain that protects you."

Wen Jinglun's voice disappeared.

Observation at the spiritual will level was quite peculiar. Qin Jin could feel the light curtain around him protecting him, but when he looked down, he found himself to be ethereal, without a physical body.

"Only after Divine Intent is condensed and one becomes an Ningyi Realm Martial Artist will the spiritual will undergo a change."

A thought flashed through his mind.

Within this Martial Dao Crystal, Qin Jin's spiritual will actively detached from the light curtain.

The moment he detached from the light curtain, information surged into his mind.

It was the inherited information recorded within the Martial Dao Crystal, containing the method of Imprinting for the Visualization Method.

At the same time... the true appearance of the crystal world was revealed.

Within the heavens and earth, lightning continuously struck down, and in this world of surging thunder, a massive figure was constantly galloping!

It was an elephant-like creature, easily dozens of feet tall.

As far as the eye could see, its entire body was enveloped in lightning. In some places, its skin and flesh had fallen off, revealing bones tempered by the lightning, as if it were wearing lightning armor, terrifying to the extreme. As it ran, with a flick of its trunk, electric arcs swept forth, raging in all directions.

The moment Qin Jin looked at it.

An indescribable, terrifying pressure emanated and surged towards him.

A sense of crisis arose on all sides.

At the same time.

Within this crystal world, the roaring lightning that struck down also landed on Qin Jin's spirit, invading his will.

Information about the Visualization Method arose in his mind. Bearing the pressure, he began to diligently Imprint!

During the Imprinting process.

The pressure also continuously escalated.

Qin Jin clearly perceived that his spiritual will was constantly being eroded.

Outside.

Wen Jinglun's gaze lingered on Qin Jin.

From his perspective, Qin Jin held the Martial Dao Crystal in one hand, his eyes slightly closed, his expression serious.

A serious young man possessed a unique charm.

"To break through to Newborn so quickly, his physical talent is excellent."

"I wonder what Qin Jin's spiritual talent is like."

"If..."

Wen Jinglun pondered, a thoughtful expression on his face.