Lingbo Microstep

Speaking of the North Sea, one cannot help but think of Zhuangzi's "Wandering Freely."

"In the North Sea, there are fish, their name is Kun. The Kun is so large, I don't know how many thousand li it is; it transforms into a bird, its name is Peng. The Peng's back, I don't know how many thousand li it is."

In "Wandering Freely," Zhuangzi did not mention the vastness of the North Sea directly, but rather used the size of the Kun and Peng to vividly depict its expanse.

The internal energy technique named after the North Sea has characteristics like the North Sea itself.

Its depth and breadth are unknowable!

After all, "Wandering Freely" also states:

"Furthermore, if the accumulation of water is not deep enough, it cannot carry a large boat with any strength. If you pour a cup of water into a hollow, a mustard seed can become its boat; if you place a cup in it, it will stick, for the water is shallow and the boat is large."

Therefore, when Lu Siye opened the "Northern Darkness Divine Art - Volume 1," the first sentence that met his eyes was:

"This sect's technique regards the accumulation of internal energy as its primary tenet, viewing the Dantian as the North Sea, capable of carrying any boat, large or small, accommodating any fish, large or small, and making all martial arts in the world usable by me!"

All martial arts in the world can be used by me, how domineering is that!

Lu Siye was so exhilarated that he almost wanted to travel to the martial arts world, defeat all the heroes, and achieve the position of Martial Arts Alliance Chief!

However, it was just a thought. There were too many supernatural powers in this world. Although he had a divine skill in hand, he still needed to be cautious.

Lu Siye spent several hours carefully memorizing every word and every meridian pathway diagram in the "Northern Darkness Divine Art - Volume 1."

After memorizing it, Lu Siye prepared to begin cultivating the internal energy technique for the first time.

The first step in learning the "Northern Darkness Divine Art" was to dispel all previous internal energy from other techniques.

However, Lu Siye had no internal energy in his body, so this first step was unnecessary.

He kept all the key points of the technique firmly in mind, stabilized his mind, and began to follow the circulation route of the technique, attempting his first circulation.

As the technique circulated, Lu Siye felt himself gradually transforming into a swimming fish.

He swam with all his might forward from a small stream, then entered a wide river. After swimming for an unknown duration, he finally reached the end of the river.

It was a vast expanse of black and white water, the black and white waters slowly rotating like a Tai Chi diagram.

Then his vision began to detach from that swimming fish, as if his soul was leaving his body, and he slowly, gradually ascended.

The speed increased faster and faster, and in an instant, his mind successfully returned.

Lu Siye opened his eyes, and he felt a faint, inconspicuous warm current circulating within his Dantian.

Was that the Northern Darkness Origin True Qi!

Lu Siye understood that after refining the Origin True Qi, he could continue to cultivate or absorb other energies to increase his internal energy.

He cast his gaze upon the Evil Spirit Mirror beside him, a smile curving his lips.

Let's try my hand with you first!

Lu Siye walked over to the mirror, placed his palm on it, stabilized his mind, and began to circulate the "Northern Darkness Divine Art."

A subtle suction force was transmitted from his Dantian to his palm, beginning to draw out the Yin energy residual in the mirror.

Strands of Yin energy were extracted by Lu Siye into his palm. As they passed through his meridians, they were gradually refined into gentle Northern Darkness internal energy and then converged into his Dantian.

With the addition of internal energy, the suction force generated by his Dantian increased slightly. The Yin energy within the Ghost Relic in the mirror began to be drawn out of its body by the suction.

The more Yin energy absorbed, the more internal energy was refined.

And the more internal energy in the Dantian, the greater the suction force, and the more Yin energy absorbed.

This was a positive feedback loop.

In less than half an hour, the Ghost Relic's Yin energy output could no longer keep up with its consumption. The first crack appeared on its bones, and more and more Yin energy leaked out from the cracks.

Gradually, the cracks began to spread until finally, every inch of the Ghost Relic's bones was covered in cracks. With a muffled sound, it exploded, turning into nothingness.

At the same time, the Evil Spirit Mirror followed closely behind, shattering into fine fragments that scattered on the ground.

Lu Siye was startled by the broken mirror, slowly opened his eyes, and looked at the fragments on the ground with a hint of heartache.

He had originally intended to use it for sting operations, but unexpectedly, his plan was thwarted before it could even begin.

But it was fine that it was gone. He would just have to be more diligent in the future and find ghosts himself.

This time, that Ghost Relic had contributed a significant amount of Yin energy to him. His Dantian was no longer as empty as before.

Instead, there was a medium-sized mass of internal energy, constantly rotating around the Northern Darkness Origin True Qi.

Lu Siye moved his thoughts and opened the system panel.

Host: Lu Siye
Fear Points: 1161
Cultivation Power: 165 years (External Skill: 155 years; Internal Skill: 10 years)
Martial Arts Techniques: Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill Level 3; Body Tempering Art; Five Tiger Soul Severing Blade Technique Mastered; Northern Darkness Divine Art Novice
Special Items: Evil-Exorcising Fruit Knife; Blazing Blood Blade +1; Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill; Five Tiger Soul Severing Blade Technique

The System thoughtfully marked the duration of his internal skills.

Lu Siye estimated that 10 years of internal skill was roughly equivalent to the minimum strength of a Night Patrol Envoy.

The path to accumulating internal energy is long and arduous!

After storing the Northern Darkness Divine Art - Volume 1 in his system space, Lu Siye picked up the Lingbo Microstep.

He painfully spent 1000 Fear Points to upgrade the Lingbo Microstep to Lingbo Microstep - First Volume.

Actually, when it comes to the Lingbo Microstep, the first thing Lu Siye thought of was a line from the Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River, written by Cao Zhi of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, which was full of ethereal grace.

"She appears as if clouds veiling the moon, her movements graceful as a flowing wind over swirling snow."

This sentence perfectly captured the characteristics of the Lingbo Microstep when performed.

Lu Siye opened the book and carefully memorized all the key points of the Lingbo Microstep - First Volume.

The book stated that the Lingbo Microstep - First Volume only contained introductory techniques. Upon reaching the introductory level.

"On sheer cliffs and precipices, one walks as if on level ground."

Seeing this sentence, Lu Siye had already pictured it in his mind.

Furthermore, the Lingbo Microstep was not just a simple movement technique; it also incorporated internal energy cultivation.

The Lingbo Microstep was based on the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching. With every step taken, the internal breath within the body would circulate accordingly.

Once a full cycle of steps was completed, the internal breath would circulate a full cycle, and internal energy would also grow.

After memorizing all the key points, Lu Siye moved the table in the living room aside, clearing a space large enough for practice. He then began to cultivate the Lingbo Microstep.

Ever since consuming the Dragon Essence Tiger Gall Pill gifted by the System, he had been able to cultivate any martial art very quickly.

In less than half an hour, he could complete a full cycle of steps.

As the technique described, his internal energy had indeed increased by a sliver, though it wasn't very noticeable.

Practice makes perfect.

As he practiced more, the time Lu Siye needed to complete a cycle of steps grew shorter and shorter.

Gradually, Lu Siye became a blur in the living room, with only streaks of afterimages visible.

The rapid speed agitated the surrounding air, and a whistling wind echoed through the living room, causing the curtains by the balcony to rustle loudly.