Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan returned to the small valley where they usually lived, carrying their gains from the Mysterious Ruins and brimming with excitement. The valley was picturesque, surrounded by green mountains, with a clear stream babbling through it. It was an excellent place for cultivation.
The siblings decided to study the Chaos Spirit Rhinoceros Technique first and see how it was cultivated. Chen Siyu gently opened the ancient book and carefully read the words inside. It stated that to cultivate this technique, one first had to comprehend Chaos Qi and draw it into the body, then circulate it through specific meridians and gradually merge it with one's own spiritual power.
Chen Ruixuan listened from the side, only half understanding. Scratching his head, he asked, "Sister, this sounds so difficult. How do we comprehend Chaos Qi?" After thinking for a moment, Chen Siyu said, "Little brother, let's try calming our minds and sensing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around us. Maybe we'll find clues to Chaos Qi within it."
So the siblings found a level patch of grass in the valley, sat cross-legged, and began trying to comprehend Chaos Qi. Chen Siyu closed her eyes tightly and focused on sensing everything around her. A gentle breeze brushed across her cheeks, carrying the scent of fresh grass. She tried to clear away distracting thoughts and immerse her consciousness in the tranquil surroundings. Chen Ruixuan copied his sister's posture with great seriousness, but before long, he could no longer sit still. He secretly opened his eyes and watched butterflies fluttering about, his heart growing restless.
"Sister, why can't I feel anything? Am I just too stupid?" Chen Ruixuan asked dejectedly. Chen Siyu opened her eyes and said gently, "Little brother, cultivation isn't easy. You need patience. Think of all the difficulties we faced before—so long as we persevered, there was always a way to solve them. Try again. Calm your mind."
Encouraged by Chen Siyu, Chen Ruixuan closed his eyes again and did his best to settle himself. After quite a while, he suddenly sensed a strange, indistinct aura wandering nearby. "Sister, I think I felt something. Is this Chaos Qi?" Chen Ruixuan asked excitedly. Chen Siyu smiled. "Don't lose focus. Try guiding it into your body."
Following the method described in the book, Chen Ruixuan carefully guided that aura into his body. But the instant it entered, it was like a wild horse breaking free of its reins, crashing wildly through him. The pain drained the color from his little face, and cold sweat poured down his brow. "Sister... it hurts..." Chen Ruixuan cried out despite himself.
Chen Siyu hurriedly opened her eyes. Seeing her brother in such pain, she was frantic with worry. She quickly placed both hands on Chen Ruixuan's back and sent her spiritual power into him, helping him soothe the rampaging aura. With Chen Siyu's help, the aura within Chen Ruixuan gradually stabilized.
"Little brother, are you all right? You can't be too hasty when cultivating. We'll take it slowly," Chen Siyu said tenderly. Chen Ruixuan wiped the sweat from his forehead and said resolutely, "Sister, I'm fine. I want to try again."
The siblings adjusted themselves and began cultivating once more. This time, Chen Siyu comprehended Chaos Qi herself while keeping a close watch on Chen Ruixuan's condition. Under her guidance, Chen Ruixuan finally succeeded in circulating Chaos Qi through one minor heavenly cycle within his body.
"Sister, I did it!" Chen Ruixuan cried, jumping up excitedly. Chen Siyu smiled happily as well. "Well done, little brother! But this is only the beginning. We still need to keep working hard at cultivation before we can truly master this technique."
Just as the siblings were immersed in the joy of cultivation, a burst of noisy commotion suddenly came from outside the valley. It seemed that many people were rushing toward the valley...
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