Lu Qianqian merely skimmed through the Yi Jin Jing before determining that although the cultivation method appeared simple and easy to understand, it was actually profound and unfathomable—a genuine God-grade cultivation method!
Had the Sect Master created it?
She absolutely did not believe that a Pulse Opening martial artist could create a God-grade cultivation method. It was simply too earth-shattering!
Lu Qianqian did not pursue the matter further. Since the Sect Master was unwilling to tell the truth, he must have had unspeakable difficulties. She hurried back to her residence and began studying it carefully.
Li Qingyang also returned to his room to comprehend the cultivation method.
The two began comprehending the Yi Jin Jing at nearly the same time. One moment they were silent, the next they were wildly ecstatic, their expressions changing by the second.
"This Yi Jin Jing is far stronger than the Clear Heart Art I cultivate. It can completely replace it!"
"Father, refusing the Cangshan Sect and joining the Iron Bone Unyielding Sect was such a wise choice!"
Li Qingyang was certain that the fifth-rate Cangshan Sect could never possess such a miraculous cultivation method.
Whoosh!
He took a deep breath, calmed his state of mind, and began cultivating according to its verses.
The Yi Jin Jing manual exchanged from the system had the advantage of seeming mysterious while actually being simple and easy to understand. With Li Qingyang's aptitude, he entered a cultivation state after circulating through the Greater and Lesser Celestial Circuits only a few times.
Lu Qianqian was even faster. She had already circulated the Yi Jin Jing through the Greater and Lesser Celestial Circuits several times. The more she cultivated, the more delighted she became. "This cultivation method focuses on tempering the body. It does not conflict with my Great Profound Ice Heart Art, so I can cultivate both at once!"
"How could the Sect Master possess a God-grade cultivation method, and such a rare body-tempering one at that? Could it be... the Iron Bone Unyielding Sect is truly a fallen Ancient Sect?"
God-grade cultivation methods were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns on Starfall Continent, existing only within super first-rate sects. She did not believe Jun Changxiao could have casually picked one up or bought one. The only possibility was that it had been passed down from ancient times.
"It seems I underestimated the Iron Bone Unyielding Sect. I underestimated the Sect Master as well."
At this point, Lu Qianqian clenched her delicate fists, killing intent flickering in her beautiful eyes. Gritting her teeth, she said, "With a God-grade cultivation method, perhaps I can avenge my grievances and repay my hatred!"
The eldest disciple and second disciple were both wholeheartedly cultivating the Yi Jin Jing.
Sect Master Jun, meanwhile, paced back and forth in his bedroom, on the verge of collapse. "I've comprehended it for half an hour without the slightest reaction. Could this be some fake and shoddy product?"
"The host's Spiritual Root Aptitude is too poor. Even if the Yi Jin Jing is simple and easy to understand, it will still be more difficult for you to cultivate than for others."
"So you mean that without the system, I wouldn't be worth even a fart?"
After a long silence, the system said, "The host's comprehension ability is rather special, but... that is indeed one way to put it."
"Ahhh!"
Clutching his head, Jun Changxiao roared, "Lu Qianqian strikes at me, and the system strikes at me too! Are you still going to let me live?!"
No! No!
I'll see this Yi Jin Jing through to the bitter end.
If an hour doesn't work, then a day. If a day doesn't work, then a year. If a year doesn't work, then a lifetime!
I refuse to believe I can't cultivate it myself without relying on external help!
Jun Changxiao's temper flared. He sat cross-legged on the bed and began comprehending it. This comprehension session lasted the entire night. Only at dawn did he collapse onto the bed, exhausted yet happy. "I can finally circulate through the Greater and Lesser Celestial Circuits..."
Being able to circulate them did not mean he had succeeded in cultivation. He still had to form an endless cycle.
Next, he handed sect affairs over to Li Qingyang and threw himself entirely into cultivation.
Kung Fu did not disappoint those with determination.
Two days later, Jun Changxiao had finally mastered the Yi Jin Jing. As long as he calmed his mind, he could easily circulate through the Greater and Lesser Celestial Circuits and maintain an endlessly renewing cycle.
"Ding!" "Congratulations, host, for completing the Hidden Task [Heaven Rewards Diligence]. Reward: 10 Contribution Points!" "Congratulations, host, for completing the Hidden Task [Diligence Can Make Up for Lack of Talent]. Reward: 10 Contribution Points!" "Congratulations, host, for completing the Hidden Task [Self-Reliance]. Reward: 10 Contribution Points!" "Ding!" "Sect Contribution Points: 50/100."
With another 30 Contribution Points, Jun Changxiao merely shook his head. "It seems the system does not want me to rely on it too much, which is why it left behind Hidden Tasks like these."
"Still... first there was Eliminate Evils for the People, and now there's Heaven Rewards Diligence and Self-Reliance. Could Hidden Tasks be related to four-character idioms?"
The Yi Jin Jing's effect lay in tempering the body, but it was also a cultivation method.
After cultivating for another day, Jun Changxiao realized that his speed of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was much faster than when using the Calm Heart Art.
"Sure enough, God-grade cultivation methods are better."
"At this rate, even someone with ordinary-grade aptitude can gather enough Spiritual Energy to break through their meridians within a few days!"
Having tasted the benefits, Jun Changxiao became even more focused on cultivation.
Even with his ordinary-grade aptitude, he could achieve results through hard work. Naturally, disciples with the same ordinary-grade aptitude also succeeded in cultivation.
The disciples with low-grade aptitude had it somewhat tragic. Being one grade lower was like having a mountain between them. They struggled bitterly for seven or eight days before barely gaining comprehension.
Ten days later.
Every disciple of the Iron Bone Unyielding Sect had gained an initial comprehension of the Yi Jin Jing.
During this period, Li Qingyang had not managed the sect much on Jun Changxiao's behalf, because his junior brothers had become utterly absorbed in cultivation. Sometimes, they would not eat for an entire day.
"Junior Brother, how has your comprehension been these past two days?"
"Senior Brother, it's all right. I've already gathered enough Spiritual Energy to break through my meridians."
"Hahaha, I've gathered enough too!"
"Our sect's exclusive cultivation method is truly powerful. In the past, I would have needed at least two or three months to gather enough Spiritual Energy to break through my meridians. Now, I only need three to five days!"
During breaks from cultivation, the sect disciples gathered together to discuss the Yi Jin Jing.
If they knew that the cultivation method could also increase the success rate of breaking through their meridians, they would surely be so excited they could fly.
The next day.
One disciple after another began attempting to break through their meridians.
"Th-this succeeded already?"
A Fourth Stage of Pulse Opening disciple sat cross-legged on his bed, feeling the Spirit Power coursing through the newly opened meridians in his body. The expression on his face gradually froze.
His aptitude was only ordinary-grade, and he had been stuck at the Third Stage of Pulse Opening for a year. He had suffered multiple failed attempts at breaking through his meridians. Yet this time, the moment he began, he heard a crack, and the blocked meridian opened.
The disciple secretly swore that he had not even exerted any force yet, but the meridian that had seemed like a heavy wall had collapsed with a thunderous crash!
"Hahaha!"
"I opened my third meridian! I opened my third meridian!"
He laughed and shouted in wild ecstasy, tears welling up in his eyes.
The same scenes played out one after another in the Inner Court rooms. Regardless of their aptitude, as long as disciples relied on the Yi Jin Jing to gather Spiritual Energy and break through their meridians, people succeeded in breaking through one after another.
The following day.
Li Qingyang stood in the main hall and reported:
"Second Stage of Pulse Opening advancing to the Third Stage: nine successes, eight failures."
"Third Stage of Pulse Opening advancing to the Fourth Stage: five successes, six failures."
"Fourth Stage of Pulse Opening advancing to the Fifth Stage: one success, one failure."
After finishing his report, he let out a deep breath. The shock in his heart was still difficult to calm within a short time.
Having grown up in a lineage, Li Qingyang knew full well how difficult Pulse Opening was. For example, if three to five young members of his own clan succeeded in Pulse Opening in a year, it would be an occasion for the entire household to celebrate.
But what about now?
Yesterday alone, thirty junior brothers had attempted to break through their meridians!
That number was terrifying. Li Qingyang could not imagine it, nor did he dare to. What was even more terrifying was that among those thirty disciples, fifteen had successfully broken through their meridians!
Jun Changxiao rubbed his chin. "Not bad."
"Not... bad?"
Li Qingyang's mouth twitched violently. "Sect Master, more than ten junior brothers successfully broke through their meridians on the same day. How earth-shattering is that?!"
"Qingyang."
Jun Changxiao walked down and patted his shoulder. "This sort of thing will be commonplace in the future. As the second disciple, you must learn to adapt."
Watching the Sect Master's departing figure, Li Qingyang stood there blankly. "This sort of thing will be commonplace in the future...?"
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