Chapter 75: Quiet Cultivation, Improvement, and Mountain Splitting Force
Time passes; five months have quietly slipped by since Spirit Hall announced the proposal for selecting the "Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects."
Dragon City, deep within the Secret Realm of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Violent and pure thunder energy gathered like a physical substance, forming a massive purple-gold cocoon of light.
Inside the light cocoon, Yu Yuanchen sat cross-legged with his eyes tightly closed, surrounded by swirling thunder light, his aura vast and majestic.
He was currently breaking through the Bottleneck of level 85.
Within his Dantian, that vast, sea-like Thunder True Essence was running crazily.
At the center of the rapidly rotating vortex of True Essence, the liquefied purple-gold energy was compressed to the extreme, emitting palpitations.
The thunder god mark on his forehead glowed brightly, resonating deeply with the shattered God Position, continuously guiding and refining the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi and the residual energy from his Soul Rings and Soul Bones that flooded into his body.
His level 84 Peak Soul Power was like a flood ready to be unleashed, continuously impacting that invisible barrier.
"Boom—!"
It was as if a galaxy was being opened, the Universe's first cry! An invisible, thunderous roar resounded within his body, and that sturdy barrier shattered at the sound! His majestic Soul Power instantly flooded into a wider World, surging and circulating, becoming more refined and vast!
Level 85!
Yu Yuanchen slowly opened his eyes, purple-gold lightning flashing in them before vanishing.
The surging aura around his body gradually receded, returning to stillness.
He felt the vast power within his body, which had grown even stronger, as well as his increasingly clear perception of the Law of Thunder, and his heart was calm.
"Level 85... I am one step closer to the Titled Douluo Realm of level 90."
He whispered to himself. Counting the time, it had been less than a year since he returned from the Star Dou Great Forest, yet his cultivation had broken through two levels in succession.
Such speed could be called shocking.
However, most of the credit for this went to the assistance of the God Position mark, the cultivation boost brought by the condensation of the True Essence vortex, and his own profound Foundation.
The further one progressed, the harder it was to improve; his speed would inevitably slow down in the future.
He did not immediately end his seclusion but continued to sit cross-legged to consolidate his cultivation, familiarizing himself with the subtle changes brought about by the increase in power, and attempting once more to compress and strengthen the liquefied True Essence within his Dantian, struggling to move toward the embryonic form of a Martial Soul core.
This process was slow and delicate; it could not be rushed.
Three days later, after his Realm was completely stabilized, Yu Yuanchen finally stood up and walked out of the seclusion Secret Realm.
Outside, the sun was just right, spilling onto him and feeling warm.
He took a deep breath of fresh air and strolled toward the Family courtyard.
Just as he stepped into the courtyard, he heard a faint sound of breaking air and a dull impact from the training ground not far away.
Yu Yuanchen's heart stirred, and he followed the sound.
In the training ground, a slender, water-blue figure was standing before a thick, blue-black training stone.
It was Ye Zhilan.
She had not activated her Martial Soul, and there was no powerful Soul Power fluctuation around her.
She was simply holding her breath and concentrating, her right hand slightly clenched.
Above her fair palm, a faint pink halo and vigorous Qi and blood energy intertwined and circulated, moving rapidly along a certain mysterious path.
The next moment, a flash of brilliance appeared in her eyes, and that seemingly slender, boneless palm struck out abruptly, landing lightly on the hard, half-person-tall blue-black giant rock!
"Bang!!!"
A dull but highly penetrating roar suddenly exploded!
With the point of impact of Ye Zhilan's palm as the center, spiderweb-like cracks instantly covered the entire giant rock!
Immediately after, the entire rock exploded as if explosives had been installed inside!
Countless stone fragments flew everywhere, and dust filled the air!
Even the ground beneath the rock developed fine cracks.
Watching this scene of a gentle, beautiful girl shattering a stone with one palm, Yu Yuanchen's mouth twitched.
The memories of his past life, which had long since died, suddenly attacked him.
What was this damned sense of deja vu of "Lin Daiyu uprooting a willow tree"?
Yet, Ye Zhilan's palm was unscathed, not even leaving a white mark.
Her Qi and blood fluctuated slightly, but her aura was exceptionally steady; clearly, she had not used her full strength.
Coming back to his senses and realizing that this was a self-created Soul skills that Ye Zhilan had newly developed, Yu Yuanchen quickly straightened the strange expression on his face, revealing his usual gentle look.
He took a step forward and arrived in the arena, looking intensely at the shattered stones all over the ground, then at Ye Zhilan, who was panting slightly, her cheeks flushed from the exertion.
"Zhilan, this is...?"
His voice carried a hint of surprise and inquisitive interest.
He clearly sensed that Ye Zhilan's strike just now did not use much Soul Power; its core was a technique that combined Soul Power and Qi and blood energy in a special way and exploded instantly!
The pure physical power it erupted with was not inferior to the all-out attack of an attack system Soul Master of the same level!
This simply overturned the common sense that support system Soul Masters were weak!
Seeing Yu Yuanchen suddenly appear, Ye Zhilan was startled at first, then showed a look of joy: "Brother Yuanchen, you have come out of seclusion?"
Hearing his question, she smiled shyly and explained: "This is... this is a little technique I recently pondered."
"The Qi and blood body-refining method you taught me made my Qi and blood much more vigorous, and my control over Soul Power also became more refined."
"I was thinking, we support system Soul Masters have weak attack power, but our Soul Power control is generally fine, and our perception of our own Meridians and Acupoints is also stronger..."
She paused, organized her thoughts, and continued: "So I tried to combine some of my Soul Power with my Qi and blood energy, no longer just using it for healing or defense as before."
"Instead, I imitated the 'force application technique' you mentioned, making them circulate rapidly in specific Meridians in a high-frequency oscillation manner."
"At the moment of contact with the target, I release them like... like a spring compressed to the extreme..."
She extended her slender jade hand, faint pink light glowing at her fingertips, and traced a few complex paths in the air: "You see, it mainly passes through the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian... and finally gathers at the Laogong Acupoint to explode."
"During the process, Soul Power mainly acts as a guide, constraint, and buffer, protecting the Meridians and the palm from being injured by the massive force that erupts instantly; while the Qi and blood energy is the source of power."
"Combining the two allows for an instantaneous eruption of pure power far exceeding the usual."
Yu Yuanchen's eyes flashed repeatedly as he listened, and he was filled with admiration.
The performance effect was remarkably similar to that technique called "Strange Strength" from a certain famous anime in his past life, "Legend of the Five Village Clan Wars"!
Both involved highly compressing energy, precise control, and instantaneous eruption to produce terrifying physical destructive power!
The difference was that Ye Zhilan had explored this based on the Soul Power and Qi and blood energy of this World, combined with her own advantage as a support system Soul Master in having fine, meticulous control over energy!
This Comprehension Ability and creativity were stunning!
"You have brought the advantages of a support system Soul Master to the extreme!"
Yu Yuanchen praised sincerely, "Only with fine control of Soul Power can one complete such complex energy circulation and compression; only with keen perception can one accurately grasp the timing and intensity of the eruption; and only with vigorous Qi and blood can one have a sufficient source of power! Wonderful! Truly wonderful!"
Receiving his affirmation, Ye Zhilan smiled like a flower, happy in her heart, and added: "I also discovered that different Meridian route combinations produce slightly different power characteristics."
"Some focus more on instantaneous penetrating power, while others focus more on large-scale oscillatory destruction."
"I have only initially mastered two types of operation and am still perfecting them."
"I named this technique 'Mountain Splitting Force'."
As she spoke, she focused again, and the pink light and Qi and blood energy on her jade hand circulated in another way, once again patting lightly toward another intact training stone nearby.
"Hum... Bang!"
This time, the sound was slightly different.
The giant rock did not completely explode but instead collapsed into a large pit with the palm print as the center, densely covered with cracks around it, clearly indicating that the impact was more concentrated and had stronger penetration!
"What a 'Mountain Splitting Force'!"
Yu Yuanchen laughed and clapped, "The name is appropriate! With this force, splitting mountains and rocks is not a problem! Zhilan, you have truly opened up a brand-new path for support system Soul Masters!"
"Although it cannot change the essence of the Martial Soul, it possesses extremely strong self-protection and even close-quarters combat ability!"
He even had a picture in his mind: In future battles, enemies would think they had cornered a weak and easily bullied support Soul Master, only to be suddenly blasted away by a seemingly slender palm... That scene was too beautiful; he didn't even dare to imagine it!
Ye Zhilan blushed slightly from the praise and said softly: "This is all based on the Qi and blood method you taught me, which allowed me to have something to try."
"Moreover, this 'Mountain Splitting Force' has extremely high requirements for Soul Power control and Spiritual Power, and it also consumes a lot."
"At present, it can only be used as a surprise trump card and cannot be used continuously for a long time."
"No matter, a trump card is sometimes more effective than conventional means."
Yu Yuanchen laughed, "This method has huge potential and is worth in-depth study."
"It is enough to be passed down as an advanced self-created Soul skills, allowing support system Soul Masters who have cultivated the Qi and blood system to also have impressive combat power."
He looked at Ye Zhilan, his eyes filled with even deeper appreciation.
His fiancée was far more intelligent and resilient than he had imagined.
She did not complain about her fate due to the limitations of her Martial Soul but instead, relying on her own efforts and wisdom, had carved out a unique path of her own.
"Your progress in these five months has been rapid."
"Not only has your Soul Power increased to level 54, but you have also been able to create such a unique technique. It truly surprises me."
Yu Yuanchen's tone was gentle.
Ye Zhilan smiled playfully and said: "Brother Yuanchen, you have been in secluded cultivation."
"With a fiancé who is such a Prodigy and works so hard, I naturally cannot slack off."
"Moreover, I also find researching these things very interesting."
Her eyes were bright, filled with enthusiasm for exploring new fields.
The two looked at each other and smiled, the atmosphere warm and harmonious.
Yu Yuanchen asked in detail about some of the details of "Mountain Splitting Force" and, relying on his higher vision and deeper understanding of energy, offered a few suggestions for optimization, such as how to further reduce energy loss during the circulation process, how to better protect the Meridians, and how to incorporate some of the explosive characteristics of Thunder True Essence (although she could not use it directly, the concept could be borrowed) to enhance its power.
Ye Zhilan nodded repeatedly as she listened, her beautiful eyes shining with brilliance, feeling suddenly enlightened as many problems that had troubled her were easily solved.
After discussing for a long time, the two left the training ground.
Walking in the courtyard, Yu Yuanchen suddenly asked: "Zhilan, does Grandpa Ye know about your 'Mountain Splitting Force'?"
Ye Zhilan nodded: "Grandfather knows; he even helped me verify the safety of several Meridian routes."
"He said... although this technique is unconventional, it might allow me to add some different bargaining chips for the Ye Family in the future Sect selection."
When she said this, a trace of longing and determination flashed in her eyes.
Although she did not like fighting, she also hoped that her Family could be better.
Yu Yuanchen understood.
Old Master Ye Kuan indeed had a sharp eye and immediately saw the potential value of "Mountain Splitting Force."
This was not just a self-protection technique but a proof of ability, symbolizing innovation and potential.
In the comprehensive assessment, it might play an unexpected role.
"Grandpa Ye is absolutely right."
Yu Yuanchen agreed, "However, in cultivation, do not be greedy for more; prioritize strengthening your Foundation."
"This 'Mountain Splitting Force' can be used as an auxiliary practice; do not put the cart before the horse."
"Mm, I understand."
Ye Zhilan obediently replied.
The sun set, lengthening their shadows.
Yu Yuanchen looked at the gentle yet resilient girl beside him, his heart filled with peace and contentment.
The road of cultivation was long, and to have such a Dao Companion to accompany him and promote each other was truly a blessing.
His gaze looked into the distance, and his eyes became sharp again.
"Level 85... it's still not enough."
"Must be stronger... Level 90 is a key threshold."
"Only by reaching Titled Douluo and condensing a Martial Soul core can I truly possess the power to influence the situation!"
Beneath the calm, quiet cultivation, a sense of urgency arose spontaneously.
The waves of the era were surging, and he must possess sufficient power to ride the wind and waves, protect the Sect, and realize his own Dao!
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