Chapter 14: The Path of Body and Qi
The night was silent in the remote hut, broken only by the faint hum of Qi drifting in the air. Luo Shin sat cross-legged, his breathing steady. The translucent system panel hovered before him.
Ding!
[Lucky Royale Spin available]
The familiar wheel appeared, spinning rapidly with streaks of golden, silver, and gray. Shin leaned forward, eyes narrowing.
The wheel slowed… stopped.
Ding!
[Congratulations, Host! You have obtained: Low-Grade Body Refraining Technique – Iron Vein Tempering]
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The New Path
Shin's eyes widened. A book-shaped phantom appeared, glowing faintly. He absorbed it instantly, and the system fed knowledge directly into his mind.
> 〈Iron Vein Tempering〉
A foundational Body Refraining Technique. Strengthens meridians, bones, and muscles, making the body as resilient as tempered iron. Difficult to cultivate, but unmatched within the same realm.
Shin clenched his fists. His body felt heavier, denser—yet overflowing with potential.
Ding!
[New cultivation path unlocked: Body Refraining]
[Note: Cultivating with Qi strengthens the body slightly, but cultivating the body directly forges invincibility in the same realm.]
Shin muttered, "So this is… a second path. With both Qi and Body cultivation, I'll stand unshakable against anyone at my level."
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Training Begins
He followed the first step of 〈Iron Vein Tempering〉.
Qi surged into his veins, burning like molten iron. His muscles tensed, bones groaned, and sweat poured from his skin. Shin bit his lip, enduring the pain.
"Arghh—!"
The hut echoed with cracking sounds as his bones realigned. He felt like his body was being reforged in fire. Yet beneath the agony, strength was building.
Ding!
[〈Iron Vein Tempering〉 comprehension: Beginner → Minor Success]
Shin collapsed onto the floor, breathing heavily. His arms felt heavier but also unyielding, like forged metal.
He stood slowly, clenching his fists. The air rippled slightly around him.
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Breakthrough to Qi Refraining Level 6
After stabilizing his body, Shin resumed his Qi cultivation. With the new strength of his body, Qi circulated faster, more stable. His Spiritual Energy filled to the brim.
Ding!
[Spiritual Energy: 600/600]
[Breakthrough available: Qi Refraining Level 5 → Level 6]
Shin exhaled and let the energy burst outward. His aura flared like a rising tide.
Ding!
[Breakthrough complete: Qi Refraining Level 6]
[Spiritual Energy capacity increased: 700]
The hut trembled faintly as the breakthrough completed. Shin opened his eyes, now sharper, calmer—his body and Qi working in harmony.
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Status Panel
Realm: Qi Refraining Level 6
Spiritual Energy Capacity: 700
Qi Techniques:
〈Circulating Qi Palm〉 (Major Success)
〈Qi Palm Surge〉 (Intermediate)
Body Technique:
〈Iron Vein Tempering〉 (Minor Success)
Spiritual Root: Middle
Soul: Infant
Treasures: Common-Grade Defensive Amulet, Rusted Dagger (Trash)
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Shin stared at his hands, then at the faintly glowing amulet.
> "With Qi and Body both tempered… I'll be invincible against anyone in the same realm."
The path of the Absolute Anomaly had just taken a new turn—one that would make Luo Shin a monster even among cultivators.
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✨ End of Chapter 14 ✨