Deep Meditation

Early that morning, a gentle breeze swept through Liu Family Village, bringing a hint of coolness that made the air especially pleasant.

As usual, Liu Feng went for a jog along the village paths.

His steps were light yet strong, his breathing steady and even. Sweat trickled down his forehead, soaking his clothes.

But at that moment, he was in an exceptionally good mood, because he knew that today would be an important day—the day he returned to the proper path of cultivation.

After finishing his run, Liu Feng walked into the dense patch of Blue Silver Grass in the courtyard.

The Blue Silver Grass swayed gently in the breeze, as though welcoming his arrival.

He found a flat spot and slowly sat down, crossing his legs and placing his hands on his knees. After adjusting his breathing, he prepared to meditate.

This was his first meditation since the Blue Silver Grass Network had become fully integrated.

The instant he closed his eyes, something wondrous happened.

Liu Feng felt as though his consciousness had formed an unprecedentedly close connection with the surrounding Blue Silver Grass.

He could clearly sense the state of every stalk—their vitality, their longing for sunlight and rain—all as real as if they were his own feelings.

His perception began to expand continuously, stretching from the Blue Silver Grass in the courtyard to the entire village.

He seemed to see the villagers going about their own tasks, the children laughing and playing, and the adults working in the fields.

The sensation was both wondrous and real, drawing him completely into it.

Then, his perception continued to extend outward, reaching the distant waterfall.

He could hear the waterfall's thunderous roar as it rushed downward and feel its majestic force.

Water vapor filled the air around the waterfall, carrying a fresh scent that invigorated his mind.

He seemed to see the Blue Silver Grass around the waterfall growing especially lush under the nourishment of the mist, their leaves glimmering with crystalline light and brimming with vitality.

Then, his perception spread into the forest.

The forest was thick with trees. Sunlight streamed through gaps in the leaves, forming patches of light.

He could sense the activities of all kinds of small animals within the forest: wild rabbits running through the grass, birds singing from the branches, and squirrels leaping between the trees.

Blue Silver Grass grew freely along the edge of the forest, blending into its surroundings and adding a unique touch of life to the woods.

In this wondrous state, Liu Feng felt as if he had become a blade of grass—or, more precisely, a stalk of Blue Silver Grass.

He could feel the ease of the Blue Silver Grass swaying gently in the breeze, the warmth of sunlight falling upon its leaves, and the comfort of rain nourishing its roots.

Since much of the Blue Silver Grass Network had been created by him, he shared a natural tacit understanding with the Blue Silver Grass. That understanding allowed him to immerse himself even more deeply in their world.

Before he knew it, Liu Feng entered a state of Deep Meditation.

His body seemed to merge with the world around him, no longer disturbed by the outside world.

The Soul Power inside his body began to circulate naturally at high speed, like surging rivers, vast and unstoppable.

Soul Power flowed through his meridians, and every cycle filled him with a sense of fullness and strength.

He could feel his Soul Power steadily growing stronger, while his meridians gradually became tougher.

Time passed without his noticing. Liu Feng was completely immersed in the world of meditation, utterly unaware of everything around him.

After discovering that Liu Feng had entered meditation, his father Liu Qing and grandfather Liu Bai remained by his side, afraid that something might happen to him.

It was not until the evening of the third day that a powerful wave of hunger finally struck Liu Feng, waking him from Deep Meditation.

He slowly opened his eyes and was met by the worried gazes of his father and grandfather.

"Xiao Feng, you're finally awake!" Liu Qing said anxiously, his eyes filled with concern.

Liu Feng sat up, and his stomach let out a loud growl. Only then did he realize that he had not eaten in a long time.

Yet at that moment, his body felt filled with strength. His Soul Power was abundant, and his mind was exceptionally alert.

He stretched his muscles and bones, feeling as though he had been completely reborn.

"Grandpa, I feel like my Soul Power has increased quite a bit," Liu Feng said excitedly.

Liu Bai looked at Liu Feng, a flash of surprise in his eyes. "Your Soul Power?"

Liu Feng focused and sensed the Soul Power within his body. Then he said in surprise, "My Soul Power is actually level 13!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing and Liu Bai both showed relieved smiles.

"You meditated for three days and two nights. Of course you'd be hungry," Liu Bai said with a smile.

"I'll make you a bowl of noodles right away."

Liu Bai turned and walked into the kitchen. Before long, he brought out a steaming bowl of noodles.

Liu Feng took the bowl and began wolfing down the noodles.

He found the bowl of noodles exceptionally delicious, every bite filled with the taste of home.

Even after finishing one bowl, he was still very hungry, so he ate another.

Seeing Liu Feng wolfing down his food, Liu Qing also had a bowl.

The family sat together, and as they watched Liu Feng's progress, their hearts were filled with joy.

"Xiao Feng, this breakthrough of yours was no small thing." Liu Qing smiled. "It seems the Blue Silver Grass Network has been a great help to your cultivation."

Liu Feng nodded. "Yes, Dad."

"Earlier, when I was meditating within the Blue Silver Grass Network, I felt as though I had merged with it. I could even sense everything around me. That feeling was truly wondrous."

Liu Bai said from the side, "This Blue Silver Grass Network is the result of your hard work. You must make good use of it from now on."

Liu Feng nodded. "Don't worry. I'll cultivate diligently and won't let down your expectations."

After dinner, Liu Feng returned to the patch of Blue Silver Grass.

Looking at the Blue Silver Grass Network that embodied so much of his effort, his heart was filled with emotion.

He knew that this was only a new starting point on his path as a Soul Master. More challenges awaited him in the future.

Over the following days, Liu Feng began cultivating even more diligently.

Every day, he meditated within the Blue Silver Grass Network, continuously improving his Soul Power and his control over the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

He also attempted practical combat training through the Blue Silver Grass Network. In battle, he used it to sense his enemies and explore the various possibilities of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul in combat.

As time passed, Liu Feng grew stronger and stronger.

His Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul also continued to change, becoming tougher and more powerful.

His First Soul Skill, Deep Roots, also became vastly more powerful with the support of the Blue Silver Grass Network.

He could easily control the roots of the Blue Silver Grass, spreading them underground to form a wide-ranging restorative Soul Skill.

Liu Feng's growth also drew the attention of the other villagers.

The villagers were greatly astonished by his changes, but they were also proud of him.

They had witnessed firsthand the effort Liu Feng had put into the Blue Silver Grass Network, and they had also seen the tremendous changes it had brought to the village.

Influenced by Liu Feng, the Children of the village became filled with longing for the world of Soul Masters. They hoped that one day, they too could become powerful Soul Masters like Liu Feng.

And Liu Feng continued exploring the mysteries of the Blue Silver Grass Network.