Time flows like water, quietly slipping through the fingers. The scorching summer has been replaced by the cool autumn, and the lush green branches are now tinged with specks of yellow. It is still the same tidy little house, with sunlight casting dappled shadows. Inside, a young man sits in a wooden tub, his eyes closed, hands forming seals, breathing as if it were the most natural thing in the world. After months of arduous cultivation, a touch of determination has appeared on his once innocent face. His tightly pursed lips reveal a hint of stubbornness. His skin, once as fair as a maiden’s, has taken on a slight tinge of yellow from the rigorous training. Though his small frame may not appear particularly robust, it harbors a ferocity akin to that of a hunting leopard.
From any angle, it seems that the young man is undergoing a rapid transformation, one that will astound anyone once it is complete!
As he breathes in a remarkably smooth manner, a faint greenish aura slowly emanates from the wooden tub, flowing into his body with each breath.
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“Today, I will definitely break through to the Seventh Stage of Battle Qi!” During his cultivation, a confident thought suddenly popped into Xiao Yan’s mind. This idea, though seemingly without reason, appeared naturally and prominently in his heart.
In the previous month, Xiao Yan had attempted to break through to the Seventh Stage of Battle Qi several times, but each attempt ended in failure. Perhaps it was because today’s cultivation added the final drop to an overflowing vessel; the long-awaited inspiration suddenly appeared.
This sudden thought made Xiao Yan’s hand seals tremble slightly, almost causing him to lose his meditative state. Fortunately, Xiao Yan’s mental fortitude was strong, and he managed to suppress his excitement, focusing his mind and calming his spirit.
Gradually, his breathing steadied, and Xiao Yan began to greedily absorb external energy, preparing for the breakthrough to the Seventh Stage. In the wooden tub, the green liquid rippled slightly, glowing with an otherworldly luster. Gentle streams of energy flowed from the liquid, eagerly entering Xiao Yan’s body.
The pale green energy continued to surge, enveloping Xiao Yan’s entire body within moments. Even the large wooden tub was partially obscured, creating a rather strange sight.
Under Xiao Yan’s relentless absorption, the color of the green liquid in the tub began to visibly fade. Due to the influx of energy, Xiao Yan’s face turned slightly flushed, with a faint green glow emanating from his skin.
Xiao Yan, now a powerful magnet, not only drew in the Battle Qi from the surrounding space but also caused small whirlpools to form in the green liquid in the tub.
The Ninth Stage of Basic Battle Qi is divided into three levels: Stages One to Three are low-level, Stages Four to Six are mid-level, and Stages Seven to Nine are high-level. The Seventh Stage of Battle Qi is a critical juncture, marking the transition from the mid-level to the high-level. Upon reaching the Seventh Stage, the amount of Battle Qi stored in one’s body is several times greater than at the Sixth Stage. Therefore, the Seventh Stage of Battle Qi is often considered the first key to becoming a true Battle Master, and its importance cannot be overstated.
As the green energy surged out, the color of the liquid in the tub gradually faded. Finally, at a certain moment, the green liquid turned back into a basin of clear, transparent water.
Without the support of the foundational spiritual liquid, the faint green on Xiao Yan’s face dimmed. Now, he could only absorb the meager Battle Qi from the surrounding air to sustain his breakthrough.
Although absorbing Battle Qi from the air could support Xiao Yan’s breakthrough, it would take much longer. Moreover, even if he succeeded, his body would need a full month to fully recover and become replete with Battle Qi. What Xiao Yan lacked most at this moment was time!
At the moment the medicinal effects of the spiritual liquid dissipated, a black ring on Xiao Yan’s finger flashed, and a drop of emerald-colored, top-grade foundational spiritual liquid was released into the tub. Instantly, the clear water turned a deep green again.
With the support of the fresh spiritual liquid, Xiao Yan’s spirits were lifted. He silently thanked the Pharmacist Elder in his heart, maintaining his hand seals while his mind controlled his breathing, greedily absorbing the dense energy rushing towards him.
After a full half-hour of relentless absorption, the flow of energy finally began to slow. By then, the deep green liquid had faded somewhat. As the last thread of gentle energy entered his body, Xiao Yan’s body fell silent for a moment, then violently trembled. His abdomen contracted slightly, and his eyes snapped open, revealing a flash of both green and white light. His mouth opened slightly, and a cloud of turbid gas was expelled…
The moment the turbid gas left his body, Xiao Yan’s face regained some vitality. Opening his eyes and staring blankly for a while, he then twisted his neck, producing a crisp sound of cracking bones. Clenching his fists, he felt a surge of solid strength, bringing a smile to his lips.
“Finally, the Seventh Stage…” Closing his eyes, Xiao Yan sensed the abundant Battle Qi within his body and chuckled softly.
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