First Realm: Peering at Heaven and Earth

"How was that, Sister Erlong? I'm pretty impressive, right?"

Walking beside Liu Erlong, Mo Li said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, yes," Liu Erlong sighed helplessly, "it was quite good."

It wasn't that she was unhappy, but Mo Li had said similar things several times along the way, leaving her quite exasperated. Seeing Mo Li's little tail practically wagging in the air, she quickened her pace, leaving him behind.

But Mo Li's voice continued to drift from behind her. Liu Erlong finally couldn't take it anymore; her willow-leaf brows arched, and she said with some annoyance, "Are you ever going to stop? How did I instruct you just now? You're treating my words like wind passing by your ears again, aren't you?"

"If you're that idle, I'll arrange some cultivation tasks for you right now!"

"Sister Erlong, I suddenly remembered something, I'll head back first..."

Mo Li's voice grew faint. Liu Erlong was just feeling puzzled when she turned back, only to see that Mo Li's figure had already vanished around the corner.

Seeing this, she was stunned for a moment, then laughed in spite of her anger.

This little brat!

He ran faster than a rabbit the moment he heard the word "cultivation," never knowing how to cherish his own talent.

Watching the spot where Mo Li had disappeared, Liu Erlong smiled helplessly.

Although Mo Li usually acted unreliable and often did things that left her between laughter and tears, his nature was good, and as it turned out, his talent was also quite exceptional.

Moreover, having Mo Li by her side made her feel very at ease, and her mood would improve significantly.

Even though she wasn't particularly strict with Mo Li on a daily basis, she wasn't exactly gentle either. Despite this, Mo Li was still willing to be close to her, which left her feeling quite satisfied.

Thinking of this, Liu Erlong's cold, beautiful cheeks flushed for a moment. She glanced around nervously, and after confirming no one had noticed, she gave a light cough and returned to her usual cold and dignified demeanor.

After walking a few steps, she couldn't help but laugh. As a Soul Saint, was it really necessary for her to be by Mo Li's side to feel at ease? It must be an illusion.

With her at the academy, things hadn't reached the point where Mo Li needed to risk his life cultivating, but that lazy temperament of his would definitely need some serious polishing in the future.

Thinking this, Liu Erlong couldn't help but smile, and her steps became much lighter.

Meanwhile, Mo Li, on his way home, couldn't help but sneeze.

The two lived in a forest that was not only far from the academy campus but also had a secluded environment, making it an excellent place for quiet cultivation.

Passing through the outer woods, one could see two simple wooden houses standing quietly on a flat meadow. In front of the houses was a large lake with water so clear the bottom was visible; the overall environment was truly beautiful.

Liu Erlong was usually busy with various matters inside and outside the academy, so he was quite free staying home alone, with no need to worry about being disturbed.

Mo Li arrived at the grassy shore of the lake, sat cross-legged, and took a deep breath of the fresh air, calming his somewhat restless mood.

He then focused his mind, silently reciting the techniques of the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Art, and soon entered a mysterious and profound state of enlightenment.

I don't know how much time passed, but in a daze, Mo Li felt his consciousness transform into invisible ripples, quietly spreading outward from himself as the center.

One meter, two meters, five meters... Finally, the entire lake, the houses, and even the small forest nearby were covered by his spiritual perception!

Feeling this change, his consciousness snapped awake. After confirming that this was not an illusion, a wave of excitement surged in Mo Li's heart.

Such a vast range of perception was likely something even an ordinary Soul Venerable could hardly reach.

"My spiritual power has actually become this strong!"

He held his breath and focused, carefully experiencing this brand-new perspective. His mind felt as if it had turned into an invisible spiderweb, blanketing the entire area.

Although Mo Li's eyes were slightly closed, he could perceive the trajectory of leaves swaying in the wind, the subtle trembling of Blue Silver Grass as the breeze passed by...

The entire world was presented in Mo Li's mind with unprecedented clarity.

This marvelous experience lasted for several minutes before his spiritual power retreated like a receding tide.

Only then did he slowly open his eyes.

Although Mo Li looked exhausted, his eyes were filled with burning intensity.

"What a profound technique, to be able to raise my spiritual power and perception to such a degree!"

"No wonder the first realm is called Peering at Heaven and Earth!"

Just breaking through the first realm of the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Art had taken Mo Li two full years. During that time, he had constantly practiced and studied, but this result truly brought him a significant surprise.

After resting for a while, he once again circulated the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Art.

This time, he focused his spiritual power into his eyes.

As a strange light flashed through his pupils, the world before Mo Li completely changed color!

The plants in the forest and the fish in the pool were all surrounded by a faint halo—that was the soul power emitted by their life essence.

The halo of the plants was tranquil and enduring, while the halo of the fish was lively and agile.

In contrast, the heaven and earth soul power drifting in the air seemed extremely thin.

To verify his theory, Mo Li flicked his finger, and a wisp of soul power condensed into a black flame, streaking through the air and landing in the pool.

In his special state, Mo Li could clearly see the trajectory of the soul power flame and the process of the two types of soul power colliding and annihilating each other.

"Truly amazing!"

Mo Li couldn't help but smile. With this ability, in future battles, he could easily spot the weaknesses in others' soul power and strike accordingly.

Just as he was immersed in this vivid world of soul power, his gaze accidentally fell back upon himself.

A faint black halo covered his body, drifting like viscous liquid; it was the ripple of soul power emanating from him, far more potent than the surrounding flora and fauna.

"So, this is what it looks like when soul power is projected externally."

Just as Mo Li intended to look away, he suddenly sensed an anomaly within his body and let out a soft sound of surprise.

"What is this?"

He focused his mind inward, seeing countless tiny rays of light spreading through his limbs and meridians.

"These are... the meridians inside my body!"

Mo Li's heart trembled slightly; it seemed he had underestimated the ability of Peering at Heaven and Earth.

He had not expected that this first realm would not only cause his mental power to leap forward and his perception to become astonishing, but even allow him to peer into the vessels within his own body.

Mo Li concentrated on the meridians within, counting carefully. There were twenty bright meridians in total, excluding the smaller, finer ones.

Twelve of them were bright and unobstructed; according to the knowledge from his past life, these should be the "Twelve Standard Meridians" responsible for the circulation of qi and blood.

The other eight, while thicker, appeared somewhat dim, like silted riverbeds.

"These must be the Eight Extraordinary Meridians."

On the Douluo Continent, innate soul power determined the speed of a soul master's cultivation, yet these Eight Extraordinary Meridians existed independently of the cultivation system, standing as a mystery of the human body.

Thinking of this, Mo Li did not hesitate; he mobilized his soul power and carefully directed it to flow toward one of the eight meridians.

Time slipped away in his focus, and by the time Mo Li exited his meditative state, it was already noon.

Spending the entire morning had only loosened that first meridian by a fraction; this massive undertaking was clearly not something that could be completed in a single day.

As one aged, the meridians would become increasingly blocked, making the difficulty of clearing them much higher.

"At this rate, it will likely take half a year, or even a full year, to completely clear the first meridian." And that was assuming he dedicated time to refining it every single day.

However, Mo Li was only six years old now; time was the one thing he had in abundance.

He stretched his back.

Tang San, who practiced the Mysterious Heaven Technique, had only managed to clear his first meridian at the age of thirteen; his own efficiency was already significantly faster than Tang San's.

"It really is a delicate task that drains one's energy."

Mo Li chuckled to himself.

Yet, he knew clearly that every bit of energy invested now would yield greater returns in the future.

Once he cleared all eight meridians, combined with his innate full soul power, the mere thought of that cultivation speed made his heart surge with excitement.

"I could find an opportunity to help Sister Erlong identify her eight meridians."

He just needed to find a suitable excuse.

After resting for a moment, Mo Li finally noticed the hunger emanating from his stomach.

He stood up and strolled leisurely toward the academy.

It was midday, and as soon as he entered the main campus, Mo Li saw students dressed in blue and white uniforms moving in groups along the tree-lined paths, their laughter and chatter echoing occasionally; the place was filled with vibrant energy and vitality.

Looking at the lively campus before him, which truly resembled a university from his past life, Mo Li couldn't help but sigh, "Sister Erlong is truly impressive."

This was no flattery; against the backdrop of the Douluo world, the Blue Tyrant Academy established by Liu Erlong was truly a unique anomaly, a breath of fresh air that transcended the limitations of the era.

Mo Li's admiration for Liu Erlong grew a little more, and he then prepared to head toward the cafeteria.

Just as he was about to lift his foot to head to the cafeteria, a soft, affectionate call came from behind him.

"Little Brother Mo Li."