Xiao Yi nodded thoughtfully, her eyes shimmering like autumn waters.
She walked to a spot three meters from Chen Xiaojun and slowly sat cross-legged. Gently raising her hands, she curved her fingers into an orchid-like pose and rested them on her legs, then began practicing her Breathing Technique.
The Radiant Clouds Breathing Technique circulated rapidly within her, like a murmuring stream, unhurried yet brimming with endless strength.
Xiao Yi's breathing gradually grew deep and regular. Every breath nourished the blood and vital energy within her, making them increasingly abundant.
As time passed, a healthy flush gradually rose to Xiao Yi's face, and her breathing grew steadier.
Guided by the Radiant Clouds Breathing Technique, her blood and vital energy surged like a mighty river, relentlessly battering against her body's limits.
Finally, at one subtle instant, the blood and vital energy within Xiao Yi reached an entirely new height.
Blessed by a mysterious power, they began to manifest as pale blue marks on her face.
These pale blue marks were delicate and soft, like the thin mist at dawn or clouds about to dissolve on the horizon. Faint and elusive, they nevertheless radiated an indescribable charm.
Chen Xiaojun was stunned speechless. His own path to breakthroughs had been fraught with hardship and danger, every step demanding all his strength. Yet Xiao Yi achieved hers as effortlessly as plucking something within reach.
For her, manifesting those marks was far too easy-as simple as drinking water.
Comparing yourself to others really could drive you mad!
But what could he do about it?
Xiao Yi had already entered the "constant state." This breakthrough was merely a matter of steering her boat with the current, following the natural course of things.
Xiao Yi slowly opened her eyes. There was neither pride nor excitement in them, only