Opening Five Meridians in a Row!

A bottle of Aptitude Modification Fluid cost 50 Contribution Points, which made Jun Changxiao's heart ache, but upon second thought, since it could improve his aptitude, he consoled himself: "Not a loss, not a loss."

He took the small medicine bottle containing the Aptitude Modification Fluid out from his Spatial Ring.

"Pop!"

Opening the stopper, wisps of red aura drifted out.

Jun Changxiao sniffed it and immediately felt a bit of a stinging sensation in his nose, causing him to worry: "This thing isn't poisonous, is it?"

"Can't worry about that now."

"Bottoms up!"

Sect Leader Jun resolutely tilted his head back, the red liquid from the bottle entering his mouth and flowing into his body.

It was a bit bitter, but also had a mellow, malty fragrance.

"Bring it on!"

Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged, his expression solemn.

What for?

To prepare for the pain that would surely come as the medicinal liquid integrated into his body!

In Jun Changxiao's view, an item that could change one's aptitude was equivalent to cleansing the marrow and cutting the bones; he would certainly have to endure a corresponding risk.

"Whoosh!"

Sure enough, as the liquid spread through his body, surges of majestic energy erupted instantly!

Jun Changxiao clenched his fists tightly, his eyes flashing with determination as he said: "No matter how unbearable the pain, this Seat can endure it with great perseverance..."

"Ding!"

"Host has used Aptitude Modification Fluid ×1, currently modifying Spiritual Root Aptitude!"

"Spiritual Root Aptitude modification complete!"

"..."

The corners of Jun Changxiao's mouth twitched violently.

He had prepared himself to welcome the pain, yet it finished so quickly—it was too simple, too casual!

The next second.

Jun Changxiao sensed that the wisps of heaven and earth spiritual energy drifting in the air were being very friendly toward him!

The higher the aptitude, the better one's compatibility with heaven and earth spiritual energy.

For someone with High-grade aptitude like Li Qingyang, as long as he operated his Cultivation Method, the spiritual energy would swarm over, competing to be absorbed.

Jun Changxiao couldn't do that.

Earlier, he had tried to operate his Cultivation Method to practice, but the spiritual energy had ignored him completely.

And now?

The attitude had changed significantly!

Jun Changxiao said with irrepressible joy: "The stuff I exchanged for 50 points is still very worth it!"

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to the host, Spiritual Root Aptitude has been upgraded from Low-grade to Mortal-grade!"

Jun Changxiao shook his head and said: "As expected, my body's previous aptitude was the worst Low-grade; no wonder even the spiritual energy ignored me."

"Hoo!"

He spread his arms and took a deep breath, feeling refreshed and invigorated!

"Ding!"

"Host has successfully broken through to the sixth stage of Pulse Opening!"

"Ding!"

"Host has successfully broken through to the seventh stage of Pulse Opening!"

Hearing the beautiful notification sounds in his ears, Jun Changxiao said with a bewildered expression: "I opened two pulses just by taking a breath?"

The system explained: "As the host's aptitude improves, it will drive an increase in base cultivation."

"So that's how it is."

Jun Changxiao roughly understood.

Upgrading from Low-grade to Mortal-grade and forcefully opening two pulses was considered a bonus; if he were to upgrade from Mortal-grade to Mid-grade, he should see further improvements.

After the Spiritual Root Aptitude was improved, what was there to do?

Practice, of course!

While his second disciple was busy renovating the sect, Sect Leader Jun began to seclude himself, refusing to step foot outside his quarters to focus on his cultivation.

"This Calm Heart Art should be a Mortal-grade Cultivation Method; I can use it to train."

The Calm Heart Art was a technique the Cangshan Sect Elder had consulted on. Relying on the Insight Talisman, Jun Changxiao had not only memorized it but had also successfully comprehended it up to the fourth level.

He sat cross-legged and began to circulate the Cultivation Method.

"Whoosh!"

In an instant, the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth in the room was drawn in, surging into his body.

Once the Spiritual Energy merged into him, it followed the fixed path of his Meridians and gathered in his Dantian, where it was refined by the Calm Heart Art into an energy cluster the size of a fingernail.

In the memories Jun Changxiao had inherited, this was called Spiritual Energy.

When the Spiritual Energy in the Dantian reached a certain intensity, it could be used to clear blocked Meridians within the body, thereby achieving a breakthrough in his Martial Dao Realm.

"Keep going, keep going!"

Jun Changxiao cast aside all distracting thoughts and continued to circulate the Cultivation Method.

However, after a night of effort, the energy cluster in his Dantian had only grown by a tiny amount.

He couldn't help but say in disappointment, "At this rate, it might take several months to reach the standard for clearing the Meridians."

Several months was actually thanks to the Calm Heart Art.

If he had been using the lowest-grade Cultivation Method, combined with his previous lowest-grade spiritual roots, it would have been quite an achievement to condense enough Spiritual Energy to clear a Meridian in a year.

"Too slow!"

Jun Changxiao asked, "System, is there any way to open my Meridians quickly?"

"Yes."

The System replied.

Jun Changxiao was overjoyed and asked, "What method?"

The System said, "Click on Sect Contribution Points."

"Uh?"

Jun Changxiao was stunned, then pulled up the system panel and clicked on Sect Contribution Points, which immediately popped up a new, smaller panel.

It only had one line written on it--Exchange Contribution Points for Cultivation Points!

"Holy cow!"

Jun Changxiao was delighted and said, "So the Contribution Points had a button, and it even has the function to exchange for Cultivation Points!"

The System reminded him, "Although this function to exchange for Cultivation Points is convenient, it will instantly consume all of the host's Contribution Points. Please be sure to consider it carefully before making a decision."

"Is that so?"

Jun Changxiao rested his chin on his hand and began to think seriously.

If he used all his Contribution Points to exchange for points, but only increased his level by one stage, he would definitely be at a huge loss!

"No way."

After thinking for a while, Jun Changxiao said seriously, "My current cultivation is far too low; the top priority is to improve my Martial Dao Realm as quickly as possible!"

Furthermore.

Through his research during this period, he discovered that apart from a few Talismans and weapons, other entry-level items were not only expensive but also required certain hard prerequisites.

For example, the Ninefold Collapse Fist in the Mall only required 10 Sect Contribution Points, but the detailed description noted that one must possess the Meridian Opening Tenth Stage realm to practice it.

"Haa!"

Jun Changxiao exhaled and said, "Contribution Points can be earned again if they're gone, but if my cultivation doesn't improve, how am I supposed to survive on the Starfall Continent?"

"Swish!"

As he spoke, he resolutely clicked the [Exchange] button on the panel.

"Ding!"

"Sect Contribution Points: 0/100."

"..."

His original 47 Contribution Points were instantly wiped to zero, making Jun Changxiao's heart ache; after all, that was what he had worked so hard to earn in Qingyang City!

"Ding!"

"Host has successfully broken through to the Meridian Opening Eighth Stage!"

"Ding!"

"Host has successfully broken through to the Meridian Opening Ninth Stage!"

"Ding!"

"Host has successfully broken through to the Meridian Opening Tenth Stage!"

A series of notification sounds rang out, and Jun Changxiao clearly felt streams of powerful Spiritual Energy condensing within his body, rushing through and clearing all three major Meridians with unstoppable force.

"Holy cow!"

He exclaimed in pleasant surprise, "I actually opened three meridians in a row!"

Opening three meridians for 47 Experience Points was, for Jun Changxiao, quite acceptable.

The system stated, "The host's cultivation level is currently low, so using Contribution Points to exchange for breakthroughs allows for consecutive advancements. Once your realm is higher, exchanging them will naturally become less cost-effective."

Jun Changxiao ignored it, clenched his fists, and watched as ten dazzling rays of light appeared around his left and right wrists. He grinned and said, "The feeling of getting stronger is awesome!"

"Boom!"

He threw a punch, and the house collapsed.

The Sect Leader himself was buried directly under the falling bricks and tiles.

The next day.

Li Qingyang stood before the ruins and said solemnly, "Sect Leader, the punch you threw will cost at least two hundred taels to rebuild."

Covered in dust, Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes upon hearing this.