*He took a deep breath, letting Qi flow into his body. Today he wanted to try the Low-Grade Technique unlocked from the system.
Ding!
[System Notification: Low-Grade Technique Unlocked]
〈Circulating Qi Palm〉 – A basic offensive technique for Qi Refraining practitioners.
Shin focused. Qi condensed in the center of his palm. His muscles trembled slightly as the energy pulsed.
"Let's try this," he whispered.
He struck a wooden post lightly. A faint shockwave radiated outward. The wood cracked slightly.
Ding!
[Technique Improvement: +1]
[Comprehension: Beginner ]
[Comprehension:1/100]
Shin's eyes sparkled. Though weak, he could feel Qi flowing outward from his body like a river.
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Outside, the training center was bustling. Beginners inhaled Qi and practiced circulation. Most failed repeatedly.
Shin decided to test his new technique. He walked to a patch of soft soil beside the hut and pointed his palm.
"Circulate…"
A small, focused wave of Qi shot from his hand, cutting a shallow groove in the soil.
Ding!
[Technique Comprehension: Intermediate (Partial)]
[Spiritual Root: Medium ]
[Spiritual Energy: 270/400]
His system panel glowed faintly.
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Shin smiled.
"This is just the beginning. Low-Grade techniques may be simple, but they lay the foundation. Others may reach Level 1 faster, but my technique will improve step by step."
Nearby, San Huan struggled. His Qi circulation was unstable, leaking energy in bursts.
Shin used Status Scan to check him:
Ding!
[Target: San Huan]
[Realm: Qi Refraining (Level 1)]
[Spiritual Energy: 15/100]
[Technique: 〈Breath of Origin〉 (Beginner)]
Shin shook his head and whispered,
"Huan… you need more focus. Let Qi flow like water, not a storm."
Huan nodded, trying again. Shin returned to training.
He knew something important—strength came not from rushing to higher realms, but mastering every small step perfectly.
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By evening, Luo Shin had trained relentlessly, cycling Qi through his body, refining his 〈Circulating Qi Palm〉. His comprehension improved steadily:
Technique: Low-Grade →
Spiritual Root: Medium
Soul: Infant → Nascent (First stirrings of consciousness)
Spiritual Energy: 350/400
His body vibrated with energy, controlled and calm.
Looking at the glowing system panel, Shin murmured,
"The world doesn't even know what's coming. I've only scratched the surface of my power… but every day, I'll grow stronger."
Outside, the city lights flickered as more beginners trained. Some would rise quickly, some would fall.
But Luo Shin… he had a system guiding him. Every small advantage counted.
With Spiritual Root (Medium) and Soul (Infant) now active, Shin trained more efficiently. Every breath circulated Qi deeper, every strike of 〈Circulating Qi Palm〉 was more refined.
He realized: the system was not just a guide—it was a game-changer.
> Step by step, spin by spin… my power will grow beyond anyone's imagination.
Outside, the city continued buzzing with Qi beginners. But Shin, in his small hut, quietly prepared for the next step: Qi Refraining Level 4 breakthrough to Level 5.
The Age of Cultivation had truly begun…
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✨ End of Chapter 8 ✨