Breaking Through Level Ten

Amid his inner struggle and torment, Liu Feng secretly resolved that he had to find a way to break through his current bottleneck.

He slowly closed his eyes, calmed himself, and began carefully reviewing the cultivation journey he had followed without fail for the past four years, hoping to find some clue in those memories that could help him break free from his predicament.

In his memories, Grandpa's earnest words rang in his ears once more. "Cultivation is never merely a matter of blind effort. It also requires the guidance of wisdom and the right methods."

Liu Feng muttered to himself, "I meditate every day, but perhaps my method of meditation isn't scientific. Maybe I should try some Completely Different meditation methods."

Thus, he threw himself into researching new meditation techniques.

During meditation, he cast aside all distractions and focused all his attention on the flow and changes of his Soul Power.

Gradually, he discovered to his delight that the more intently he focused on it, the more noticeably active his Soul Power became.

This discovery was like a ray of dawn, instantly illuminating the hope deep within his heart and making him believe that he had found an opening through which to break his bottleneck.

Liu Feng pondered secretly, I still need more practical combat experience. Perhaps only through actual combat can I gain a more thorough understanding of how to use Soul Power.

From then on, he took the initiative and actively sought every opportunity for combat practice.

Whether sparring with Grandpa, exchanging moves with his father, or competing against others of his generation in the village, he joined in with wholehearted enthusiasm.

During actual combat, he gradually noticed that he still had many shortcomings in his use of Soul Power.

For example, his control of Soul Power was not precise enough, and he found it difficult to command subtle Soul Power fluctuations as he wished.

His release speed was also not fast enough, causing him to miss the best opportunities in rapidly changing battles.

These weaknesses made him deeply realize that he had to keep tempering himself through combat and continuously improve his abilities.

As he continued trying new methods and working tirelessly, Liu Feng keenly noticed subtle changes taking place within himself.

Although his Soul Power had not yet undergone a Qualitative Leap or breakthrough, its circulation had clearly sped up, and its activity had increased significantly.

He understood that as long as he persisted, breaking through the bottleneck would only be a matter of time.

One evening after dinner, Liu Feng decided to take a walk by the river.

He hoped that the pleasant time spent strolling along the riverbank would soothe his long-tense Nerves and perhaps help him find inspiration for breaking through his bottleneck amid the tranquil atmosphere.

The scenery by the river was breathtaking. The lingering glow of the setting sun was like a layer of golden gauze, gently spilling across the sparkling river and creating layer upon layer of dazzling golden ripples.

Liu Feng slowly walked along the winding path by the river, his mind constantly occupied with thoughts of how to break through his current bottleneck.

Before he knew it, he had reached the water's edge. Looking at the crystal-clear river, he suddenly felt an urge to take a swim.

He quickly took off his outer clothes, leaped into the water, stretched his body to his heart's content, and enjoyed the exhilaration of swimming.

Swimming completely relaxed him, and the fatigue that had accumulated in his body over many days gradually Disappeared in the cool river water.

After swimming for quite some time, Liu Feng began to feel tired. He swam to the shore, climbed onto the riverbank, and lay down amid a patch of lush Blue Silver Grass. Slowly closing his eyes, he wholeheartedly enjoyed the caress of the breeze.

The leaves of the Blue Silver Grass swayed gently in the breeze, rustling as if they were softly singing a soothing lullaby, filling his heart with incomparable peace and serenity.

"One who conquers others has strength; one who conquers oneself is strong." Liu Feng silently repeated these words in his heart. It was a question he had been contemplating deeply lately.

"Yes, a true Strong Person does not merely defeat others, but defeats himself." Liu Feng murmured softly.

At that moment, he suddenly came to a Sudden Realization. The reason he had been so anxious lately was, ultimately, because he cared too much about the speed at which his Soul Power improved and had neglected the essence of cultivation.

The Cultivation Path was never merely a simple accumulation of Soul Power. It was also a harsh tempering of one's state of mind.

If he could not even keep his own heart calm, how could he speak of breaking through a bottleneck?

With that thought, Liu Feng's mind instantly became clear, as if a brilliant light had driven away all the gloom.

He slowly sat up and quietly sensed the faint yet vibrant Soul Power fluctuation Inside the Body, an unprecedented conviction rising within him.

"Level Ten will never be my endpoint. I will definitely break through it and continue charging forward toward even greater goals!" Liu Feng Clenched his fist tightly, his eyes shining with a determined, blazing light.

To break through a bottleneck, one had to overcome not only the many difficulties of the outside world, but also the anxiety and unease deep within one's heart.

He took a deep breath and carefully sensed every subtle change in his body.

To his delight, he discovered that when he truly relaxed completely, the Soul Power Inside the Body seemed to be infused with new vitality and became even more active.

He tried guiding the Soul Power to circulate slowly Inside the Body, focusing completely on sensing every minute change within it.

"So that's how it is. A bottleneck is not an insurmountable chasm. The key is finding a method that suits me." Liu Feng suddenly understood, and an intense joy surged through his heart.

Early the next morning, before the sky had fully brightened, Liu Feng got up early and began a new day of cultivation.

Following the insight he had gained by the river the day before, he made thorough and careful adjustments to his cultivation methods.

He no longer blindly rushed for quick success. Instead, he paid greater attention to every detail of the cultivation process, earnestly sensing the circulation and changes of Soul Power Inside the Body.

He stood quietly beside the thriving patch of Blue Silver Grass in the courtyard, slowly closed his eyes, and entered Deep Meditation.

He concentrated all his Soul Power in his Dantian, then guided it to circulate slowly Inside the Body in an exceedingly gentle, unhurried manner.

To his delight, he found that when he truly emptied his mind of distractions and relaxed completely, the circulation of his Soul Power became smoother than ever before, and its Speed was far greater than before.

This is the key to breakthrough! Liu Feng rejoiced inwardly, unable to contain his excitement.

He continued immersing himself in cultivation, concentrating fully on sensing the subtle changes in his Soul Power.

He keenly noticed that when his Soul Power circulated to a certain point, it naturally produced a powerful feeling that it was about to break through.

He did not hastily force his Soul Power to break through. Instead, he followed its natural momentum and patiently guided it forward, step by step.

Finally, when the First Ray of Sunlight gently fell upon Liu Feng's face, his Soul Power reached a crucial critical point.

He clearly felt the Soul Power Inside the Body break through a solid barrier and surge into an entirely new realm in an instant.

With a boom, a faint yet earthshaking sound rang out Inside the Body. Liu Feng felt a powerful, surging force erupt from his Dantian and spread through his entire body in an instant, filling every cell with vitality.

His Soul Power had finally broken through Level Nine and successfully reached Level Ten!

"I broke through!" Liu Feng abruptly opened his eyes, a smile of surprise and excitement blooming across his face, filled with a deep sense of accomplishment.

This breakthrough had not only allowed him to cross the threshold of Level Ten, but had also given him a profound understanding of the true meaning of cultivation—only by overcoming oneself could one become truly strong.

Hearing the commotion, Liu Bai hurried out of the room. The moment he saw the radiant smile on Liu Feng's face, he understood that Liu Feng had successfully broken through.

He quickly stepped forward, lightly patted Liu Feng on the shoulder, and said with a Relieved Smile, "Xiao Feng, you finally broke through."

Liu Feng nodded vigorously, excitement and pride gleaming in his eyes. "Grandpa, I finally broke through. I understand now. A bottleneck is not impossible to break through. The key is finding a method that suits me."

Liu Bai smiled and nodded, his face full of relief. "Good, good. From today onward, you will soon become a One-Ring Soul Master."

After breaking through Level Ten, Liu Feng did not slack off in the slightest. Instead, he became even more determined in his goal.

He knew in his heart that Level Ten was merely a brand-new beginning. The road of cultivation ahead was still incredibly long, filled with countless challenges and opportunities.

When Liu Qing returned home, Liu Feng impatiently shared the good news of his breakthrough with his father.

Upon hearing the news, Liu Qing also revealed a Relieved Smile.

Liu Qing said with a smile, "Very good. I never expected you to break through Level Ten so quickly. It truly exceeded my expectations. As expected of my son—you will definitely surpass me in the future."

Liu Qing continued, "Level Ten is an extremely important milestone. Next, you need to obtain your First Soul Ring. I'll contact the Soul Hunting Squad in Prosperous Dragon Town. Over the next few days, think carefully about what kind of First Soul Ring you want. Once I have made the arrangements, we will set out for Soul Hunting."

Liu Feng nodded vigorously, his heart filled with hope for the future.

Obtaining his First Soul Ring would undoubtedly be another important turning point on his Cultivation Path.