Visualization! Strengthening the God!

The black tower stood majestically. Though it occupied only a tiny portion of this mysterious region, the terrifying pressure it exuded was like the core of this vast, enigmatic space.

It captured Wu Yuan's complete attention!

"It!" Wu Yuan's consciousness focused on the Black Tower. He felt its immense and profound nature, containing a fearsome majesty, yet it also gave him a sense of familiarity and warmth.

It was as if a traveler had returned home.

Wu Yuan calmed himself.

"The Black Tower, from the outside, looks almost identical to the one I encountered in my previous life!" Wu Yuan couldn't help but recall some events from his past.

Back in the late 21st century, deep within Blue Star, the Federation unearthed an ancient civilization's ruins. These revealed that history once held a period where an incredibly powerful group, known as 'sky-reaching' terrifying beings, were active... Long years passed, civilizations were buried, and countless traces were erased.

Only in the center of that mysterious ruin lay a Black Tower.

Intact!

Later, the Federation's 'life technology,' which had been facing a bottleneck, began to achieve rapid breakthroughs. The ancient 'Martial Dao' revived, and humanity embarked on a great leap in life after entering the Interstellar Era, breaking the limits of life time and again.

It's worth noting that in the 21st century, the top strongmen among Blue Star's humans could only lift a thousand jin.

But by the time Wu Yuan rose to prominence...

Martial Dao Grandmasters of the Federation each possessed a strength of tens of thousands of jin!

These were all Federation secrets that Wu Yuan only gained access to after becoming a 'Grandmaster' and entering the highest circles of Martial Dao!

At the same time.

As a Martial Dao Grandmaster, he was able to approach and observe that Black Tower, which was over a hundred meters tall, and eventually attempt to touch it with his own hands.

There was no anomaly after touching it.

It wasn't until several years later, when Wu Yuan vaguely found a path to break through human limits... he suddenly transmigrated, arriving in the vast and unfathomable Central Land World!

At the beginning of his transmigration.

Wu Yuan was curious about how he had transmigrated.

He didn't believe in 'destiny,' 'luck,' or 'reincarnation.' He firmly believed that everything had a cause and an origin, and his transmigration was no different.

Until today.

After consecutively consuming nine Spirit Condensing Pills, his spirit and soul grew to an astonishing degree. His consciousness finally sensed the 'Upper Dantian Palace,' and he saw the 'Black Tower' within it.

He then began to form a guess!

His arrival in Middle-earth should be inextricably linked to that mysterious Black Tower.

"This mysterious and vast place should be the Upper Dantian Palace, the dwelling place of the origin of the spirit and soul," Wu Yuan thought. With a single thought, he could withdraw his consciousness like a receding tide.

With another thought, his consciousness could sense this space and pour into it completely.

"Is the Black Tower in the Upper Dantian Palace an illusion? Only consciousness can 'see' it, it cannot be physically touched," Wu Yuan pondered. "It seems to have some differences from the Black Tower I physically touched."

The Black Tower he had touched was filled with a sense of majesty, with no other divine properties.

But this Black Tower within the Upper Dantian Palace was incredibly warm, making Wu Yuan feel 'warm all over.' His consciousness and spirit instinctively did not want to leave.

"Black Tower!"

Wu Yuan's consciousness 'gazed' at the Black Tower. He felt himself becoming more and more comfortable, instinctively immersing himself in it, with only a sliver of consciousness maintaining clarity.

At the same time, wisps of invisible, strange power flowed from the Black Tower, causing Wu Yuan's consciousness and spirit to begin continuously growing stronger.

Strengthening the spirit!

The increase in the spirit and soul's power was very slight, almost imperceptible, but Wu Yuan keenly sensed this change.

"What's going on?"

"I haven't done anything, just calmly 'watching' the Black Tower, and my spirit and soul have unknowingly grown stronger?" Wu Yuan was taken aback, then a thought arose: "Could it be that I was just performing the legendary 'Spirit and Soul Contemplation'?"

Both in his previous life and in Middle-earth, there were legends similar to 'contemplation.' A few rare records could be found in ancient texts and biographies.

There were some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that could aid in the strengthening of the spirit and soul.

A strong body would also nurture and strengthen the spirit and soul.

There was also a legend, the Contemplation Method!

"Entering the Upper Dantian Palace, where the spirit and soul reside, one can contemplate all phenomena of heaven and earth, all beings in the world, the six desires of the mortal world, the seven emotions of the human heart... anything can be contemplated! During the contemplation process, there will be many illusory realms to fall into! Ultimately, one can solidify their true self... This is called the Spirit and Soul Contemplation Method." Wu Yuan recalled the vast amount of cultivation information provided by the Federation in his previous life.

This information was compiled by the Federation from the texts of various Martial Dao sects and civilization ruins; it was very detailed.

However, its authenticity had always been impossible to verify.

Because, at that time, no Martial Dao Grandmaster in the Federation could open the Upper Dantian Palace, how could they contemplate?

Or perhaps, even if someone succeeded in contemplating, it would likely be the highest secret of the Federation.

Not something Wu Yuan could access!

"Back then, I suspected that so-called civilization ruin and Black Tower were a hoax and didn't think much of it," Wu Yuan pondered calmly. "Looking at it now, with the mysterious Black Tower, and the terrifying beings that might have existed in history... The world where the Federation is located is not as simple as I imagined."

The Central Land World is even more mysterious!

Wu Yuan couldn't help but think of the 'Immortal's Ruins' that Gao Yu had mentioned. It seemed everything was hinting at a great secret behind it all.

"Meditation techniques, I've never actually seen anyone cultivate them. But based on the information I have, it doesn't matter if one visualizes 'Hell Asura,' 'Ascending to Heaven,' or 'Mountains and Rivers,' the essence is the same. Every time the spirit and soul grow stronger, one must endure numerous dangers and risk falling into them." Wu Yuan thought to himself, "But I've been visualizing the 'Black Tower' without even realizing it, and I haven't encountered the slightest danger."

At this moment.

Wu Yuan wasn't sure if the information he had about 'meditation techniques' was true or not.

He also didn't know if he was truly meditating.

"But there's one thing I can confirm: when I 'observe' the Black Tower, my spirit and soul are indeed continuously growing stronger." Wu Yuan focused on the key point.

Everything else was illusory, only the strengthening of his spirit and soul was real.

As for the Black Tower within the Upper Dantian Palace?

"Regardless of whether it ultimately brings benefit or harm, I've only just opened my Upper Dantian Palace. I'm completely incapable of dealing with it." Wu Yuan's mind was at ease. "What I need to do now is constantly strengthen myself, only then will I have a chance to uncover the secrets behind it in the future..."

"And 'visualizing the Black Tower' allows my spirit to grow stronger without any harm. This is a special fortuitous encounter!"

The spirit and soul were ethereal and intangible, difficult to strengthen through conventional means.

Furthermore, they had no direct use in martial combat.

However, with a stronger spirit and soul, one's wisdom and comprehension would improve, and the speed of thought would increase.

Whether it was controlling one's physical body or cultivating 'combat skills,' the results would be twice as effective with half the effort!

"Continue."

Wu Yuan continued to 'visualize' the Black Tower in his Upper Dantian Palace, his spirit and soul growing stronger.

Although the increase was very small.

But a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Small progress, accumulated over time, would lead to astonishing achievements.

Time flowed by!

As the 'visualization' continued, Wu Yuan became completely immersed, and gradually, his consciousness began to blur without him even realizing it.

Suddenly.

"Huh?" Wu Yuan felt his spirit and soul surge, his consciousness seemingly about to dissipate. Endless darkness surged, threatening to plunge him into slumber.

Wu Yuan immediately understood that visualizing the Black Tower was not without cost; it also fatigued the spirit and soul.

Just like body tempering, one couldn't exceed the body's limit.

Rest was necessary.

And the best way to nourish the spirit was--sleep!

... Wu Yuan slept deeply, without dreams. It felt as if he had closed his eyes and then immediately opened them again.

"Hoo!" Wu Yuan sat up, feeling refreshed all over. His mental strength was far greater than before he had taken the Spirit Condensing Pill.

With a single thought, he could easily perceive any part of his surroundings, unlike before when he had to quiet his mind and integrate.

With a single thought, he could perceive his bones, muscles, and flesh at an extremely subtle level, far surpassing ordinary 'Internal Vision.'

With a single thought, he could more clearly sense the Upper Dantian Palace located in his brain!

The Black Tower seemed unchanging, suspended within, with a faint, almost imperceptible crimson airflow swirling around its body.

"Visualize." As soon as Wu Yuan attempted to visualize the Black Tower, his spirit and soul ached, as if it were about to explode.

This made him realize.

He had to wait until his spirit and soul had completely recovered before he could visualize again.

"That crimson mist swirling around the tower body... it seems to be the strange energy that previously integrated into my limbs and bones." Wu Yuan sensed the crimson mist and identified it.

He tried to draw upon that crimson mist.

But the crimson mist seemed too thin. It swirled around the Black Tower, and with Wu Yuan's current strength, he couldn't draw it over at all.

"Is this all the crimson mist there is?" Wu Yuan mused to himself.

If he only had a partial understanding of the Black Tower, then regarding this mysterious crimson mist, how it was produced, its specific uses, and whether it had side effects, he understood nothing.

He could only respond to changes with constancy.

"Slowly, I've only just opened my Upper Dantian Palace. Simply visualizing the Black Tower to strengthen my spirit and soul is already incredibly rare!" Wu Yuan wasn't in a hurry to figure everything out.

The Upper Dantian Palace involved the fundamental aspects of life and could not be taken lightly.

"Whoosh~" His consciousness retreated from the Upper Dantian Palace like a tide. Wu Yuan's gaze swept around, and he saw bright light shining in.

The Martial Arts Hall had become much brighter.

"How long has it been since I started visualizing?" Wu Yuan thought to himself, suddenly feeling his stomach 'rumble.'

He was a bit hungry!

Clang~ The hall door opened. Outside, the sky was already bright, and it was deserted. Only Gu Ji was still sitting cross-legged in the pavilion.

"Young Master." Gu Ji stood up and said softly, "How was the Spirit Condensing Pill?"

"It had some effect." Wu Yuan replied vaguely. "Uncle Ji, what time is it now? How long have I been in seclusion?"

"Only somewhat effective?" Gu Ji sighed inwardly, but said aloud, "Since you first entered the martial arts hall, young master, you've been in seclusion for a total of six hours."

Six hours?

Wu Yuan did a quick calculation and understood that each time he visualized the Black Tower, it took about three hours in total!

"Uncle Ji, I'm a bit hungry. I'm going to get something to eat," Wu Yuan said, walking directly towards the inner chambers.

A maid, who had been arranged for him, brought the food.

For several consecutive days, Wu Yuan cultivated the Tiger Leopard Bone Refining Technique using Spirit Liquid, doing his best to improve his physical condition to its current limit.

Meanwhile, he would attempt to visualize the Black Tower at intervals, waiting to see when his spirit and soul would fully recover.

A full eight days passed.

Wu Yuan finally confirmed that each visualization would consume about three hours, and he had to wait more than four days before he could visualize again.

As for the bloody mist? Wu Yuan still hadn't figured it out.

On this day, he emerged from the martial arts hall once more.

"Uncle Ji, there's no delay. We'll set off for Nanmeng Martial Academy tomorrow," Wu Yuan said softly.