Lying Low in the Martial World to Become a Saint-Chapter 130 - 101: Embracing the Pill
He first set aside the several hundred taels of silver notes he had acquired, then carefully took out the fragmented copy of the *Infinite Demonic Scripture*.
Beneath the dim light of an oil lamp, he carefully studied the strange and malevolent first-level Heart Method.
The twisted characters and strange Cultivation Route Map on its pages revealed the core essence of the Infinite Demon Sect’s evil art—the ability to devour another’s Power.
The more Chen Qing read, the deeper his brows furrowed.
This Cultivation Technique was far more sinister and dangerous than he had imagined!
He discovered that the "devouring" aspect of this Cultivation Technique wasn’t as simple as forcefully seizing the True Qi others had painstakingly cultivated. It also demanded that while absorbing the True Qi, one had to use a Secret Technique to draw out the target’s Essence Blood!
Essence Blood was the condensed essence of a person’s life force and Primordial Qi.
According to the demonic scripture, Essence Blood acted as an extremely potent "adhesive" and "catalyst."
It could forcibly fuse foreign, mutually-repulsive strands of True Qi—each with different attributes—with one’s own foundational True Qi in a very short time.
However, this forced fusion was far from perfect.
The more True Qi one absorbed, the more one’s mind would be affected.
Over time, one’s very nature would change. Moreover, by absorbing different types of True Qi without Secret Techniques or Treasure Medicines to solidify the foundation, one’s own True Qi would become impure and chaotic.
In other words, while one’s Cultivation would appear to advance by leaps and bounds, their foundation would be dangerously unstable.
They would be far inferior to an Ascetic Cultivator of the same Realm who built their foundation slowly and steadily.
’As expected, the drawbacks of this Demon Skill are significant. Still, the clever method for fusing True Qi is worth studying. I’ll need to research it with caution.’
Chen Qing put away the first level of the *Infinite Demonic Scripture*, deciding to study it in detail at a later date.
He was only a single step away from the Embracing Pill Force. The most urgent task at hand was to break through to that Realm and cultivate Cyan Wood True Qi.
He took out a Qi Nourishing Pill and consumed it. The Elixir dissolved into a warm current that spread through his limbs and bones.
Then, holding his breath and focusing his mind, he cast aside all distracting thoughts and began to circulate the first-level Heart Method of the *Cyan Wood Eternal Spring Technique* with all his might.
Time slipped by quietly. Outside the window, day and night cycled several times.
[Cyan Wood Eternal Spring Technique First Level (999/1000)]
Status has reached Perfection!
Chen Qing’s Heart and Spirit sank into his Dantian. He activated the Heart Method once more, pushing against the final gate.
His breathing grew exceptionally steady and deep, each breath seemingly in sync with the rhythm of the world.
The powerful Qi Blood Power that permeated his body was no longer just a raging torrent. As if guided by an unseen force, it began to gather in a regular pattern, flowing toward the core of his Dantian.
The Power woven throughout his body now converged like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, all of it contracting into the single, vibrant Fire Seed of his Martial Arts.
"Condense!"
Chen Qing’s Intention struck like a hammer!
Inside his Dantian, the already brilliant Fire Seed erupted with an unprecedented, scorching radiance!
It was no longer simply burning; it had begun a violent, spiraling collapse!
The rushing torrent of Qi Blood and pure Power poured frantically into the core of the Fire Seed, as if being devoured by a black hole.
With each impact and every compression, the Fire Seed’s light grew more contained and its form more solid, transforming from an ethereal flame into something tangible.
The space around the Fire Seed seemed unable to bear the force, twisting and fluctuating violently. It generated an irresistible suction that not only locked down Chen Qing’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit, but even faintly stirred the air within the Quiet Chamber!
HUM—!
A hum originating from the depths of his soul resonated in Chen Qing’s sea of consciousness!
In his Dantian, the Fire Seed—compressed to its absolute limit, its light as dense as a physical object—suddenly imploded the moment it reached a critical point!
Like a collapsing star giving birth to a singularity!
A point of supremely pure cyan light, brimming with infinite vitality, suddenly burst forth!
This light did not expand outward, but instead converged and condensed inward!
The next moment, like a spring, dormant for millennia, finally yielding sweet water, a gentle yet resilient stream of cyan-colored energy, brimming with vigorous life, flowed out from the collapsed core!
This stream of energy was Cyan Wood True Qi!
It instantly coursed through his limbs and bones, flowing through every meridian, nourishing every inch of his muscles, sinews, and flesh!
Wherever it passed, the subtle fatigue accumulated from days of Cultivation was swept away completely.
His muscles, bones, and flesh emitted a faint but joyous hum, becoming tougher and more refined, filled with an unprecedented, surging power and vibrant life force.
Embracing Pill Force! The self-generation of True Qi!
Chen Qing slowly opened his eyes. He could clearly feel the presence of the Cyan Wood True Qi within him. It was like a newborn stream—faint, yet holding infinite potential for growth.
His body felt as if an invisible weight had been lifted. He felt light and clear, utterly refreshed, and his thoughts were sharper and more lucid than ever before.
After nearly fourteen months of immense effort and countless resources, he had finally taken this crucial step.
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