Ben's training was reaching its final phase. Starting from the 18th day, he had 16 hours of work. His developed physique and mental capabilities could handle it to a certain extent. But it was still exhausting for a beginner Knight Martial. The activities included his academic work and his acclimatization training. Today was the 29th day and tomorrow after final checkup, he will be able to go back home.
Ben once more found himself in front of Dr. Haldert. He asked him, " Hello Ben. How is everything?
Ben: It is going well doctor. Thanks for asking.
Haldert: It is good to hear that. So have you kept in mind what I told you about your meridian seed.
Ben: Yes. I have understood.
Haldert: Good. Don't hurry anything. Take your time. Observe and understand the various animals and make up your mind.
Ben: Yes doctor."
Then Haldert sat straight. Ben also looked at him knowing he was going to tell something important. Haldert started, " So Ben now you now about your Martial seed to an extent. It was explained first because, without that context it is quite possible that you can be lead astray from the path that is right for you. You will understand what I meant when you hear the explanation for the ascendence conditions for the foundational ranks.
Now, Martial Knight and Martial Noble are often called the foundational ranks in the martial journey. They are known by the names Meridian forging and Energy condensation respectively in technical terms. They are both called s because any deviations happening during these two levels , if bad ,can cause devastating effects to one's path. At best, they would be stuck in a martial rank and at worse, they would live permanently crippled or might die. Hence, it is important to be prudent during these two ranks .
The Martial Knight rank is also called the meridian forging rank. Now that the martial seed has been implanted in you, it has grown meridians connecting various organs, entire systems etc. That is almost 60-70% growth happens within the first few days. Meridians are divide mainly into three categories. Primary meridians are the main meridians which run through your torso and limbs. Secondary meridians are those which connect the primary meridians with the various organs and systems in the body. Penetrated meridians are the extensions of secondary meridians which penetrate the various organs and systems and directly infuses them with power. During meridian forging realm it is the depth of penetration of these penetrated meridians and strengthening of the primary and secondary meridians that has to be concentrated upon.
Don't underestimate this stage. Throngs of people often gets stuck in this stage. This is because of the faulty developments of their meridians. It is extremely difficult to correct it. So it is very important to have the right direction in your martial journey.
The penetration of these meridians depend on the way in which you utilize them. If you are using your hands primarily, the meridians in your hands will strengthen. If it is the legs, the meridians in your legs will strengthen. If you are using wind and air, the meridians in your respiratory system will strengthen. In case of sensory martial artists meridians associated with their sense organs, nervous system and brain parts associated with sensing and processing will increase. These are some of the examples. It is only when you start using your powers in a way that you seem fit, will the associated meridian seeds penetrate and strengthen.
The psychology of the person has a lot to do with the penetration of the meridian seeds. If a person follows the path of another blindly, they will soon hit a wall. They will see the on who they followed flying high, while they remain miserable. This will cause them to doubt themselves and stall the development of their martial or meridian arts. They will not use their bodies properly, and thus the penetration or strengthening of meridians will not happen. This will make them stuck in the same martial rank for long time. In worst cases, due to long term un-use or ill use of meridians, they shrivel and distort causing them to cripple or regress in martial rank. Thus, it is important to develop fighting method that is compatible with you. The techniques from others can be used as a reference.
The ascension in Knight rank is dependent on the rate of penetration and strengthening of the three types of meridians. The peak of Knight rank is when the penetration rate has reached 99%. By that time all primary and secondary meridians will have strengthened.
Next comes the Martial Noble realm. In the Knight realm Aura, the life energy will fill up the primary and secondary meridians. It will be in somewhat a gaseous form. It will only move to the penetrated meridians, when the meridian user wills it. Otherwise the penetrated meridians will be devoid of any aura. At the entry of Noble rank, the aura will fill the penetrated meridians, making the speed of attack and energy reserves of a Martial Noble at least 2times more than that of a peak Martial Knight.
For development in the Noble realm, one has to continuously fill the meridians with aura. When it reaches a point, first the aura in the energy core will start to liquify, then the primary meridians and then the secondary meridians. The peak of noble realm is when all the aura in the energy core and the primary and secondary meridians are liquified and the penetration rate of meridians reaches 100%.
This is literally the first realm where it is recommended to use external medicines to improve your realm. It is not recommended during the Knight realm. The Noble realm is also one where one has to improve the quality of the body. The liquified aura energy is one which can be used to purify the body. By mobilizing the penetrated meridians in the circulatory system and the excretory system, impurities from the body can be purged. Thus the body will become more conductive towards cultivation and the aura will improve the body further.
While it is good to take medicines occasionally to improve one's strength, overuse of medicines is also not recommended. It can lead to dependence on medicines and also accumulation of toxins in the body. The purity of energy is also important here. The meridian circuit already has the capability to do this to a certain extent. It is also recommended that you create a visualization and breathing method to visualize absorption of energy. It need not be anything grand. It needs to be something you know of an connect with. After practicing it for some time, it will be ingrained within the meridian circuit and will automatically happen."