The theory of Innate Qi originated from the Qi Refinement of the pre-Qin period. It refers to a kind of primordial qi that is cultivated to the extreme by cultivating the body to generate and nurture the most extreme kind of primordial qi, which is fundamentally different from the internal energy and true qi of today.
However, there is a fatal flaw in improving Innate Qi, or at least a significant flaw in this world: Innate Qi to the Third Tier is extremely difficult.
According to the information he investigated, in order to follow the pure path of pre-Qin Qi Refinement and break through to the Great Grandmaster, one must create a new school of thought, condense one's own unique Fortune, and then break through with the help of Fortune.
This is a kind of shortcut, and the strength gained after the breakthrough will also have flaws.
The real breakthrough method is to cause a qualitative change through quantitative change, or to directly achieve a qualitative change through extreme energy properties.
Wang Hao himself followed the path of pure quantitative change. Due to the Nine Revolutions of Samsara Technique, his Innate Qi was ten times that of ordinary people, so breaking through with such a solid foundation was naturally not difficult.
Therefore, he broke through by simply engaging in an extreme battle with Dongfang Bai.
Dongfang Bai's path was different from hers. Although he was one of the protagonists of this era and Fortune, the Innate Qi he could contain was still within the normal range.
However, his Innate Qi is quite special. He cultivated Innate Extreme Yang Qi by combining his Nine Yang Physique with the Sunflower Manual, an extremely yang cultivation technique, and integrating countless other unique skills.
That wasn't all. The girl's Sword Intent cultivation was also quite strong, causing the Innate Extreme Yang Qi to further transform into Innate Extreme Yang Sword Qi.
The Innate Qi is inherently mysterious, while sword energy and extreme yang power are both forces with extreme attributes. The fusion of the three creates an extreme power that transcends limits.
It was precisely because this Innate Extreme Yang Sword Qi was so extreme that Dongfang Bai was able to break through so easily.
Of course, it wasn't an easy breakthrough either.
Such extreme forces often put great pressure on the body, and can even cause fatal injuries, often causing the body to collapse before it can even break through.
Therefore, for thousands of years, no one has ever used this method to break through to the Great Grandmaster level with their Innate Qi. Dongfang Bai mainly relied on the powerful restorative power of her Bloodline Power, her strong physique, and the restraint provided by the Seven Po Magnetic Field she activated to get through it.
Even so, after breaking through, Dongfang Bai could not withstand the power of the further enhanced Innate Extreme Yang Sword Qi and had to unleash it, which led to that final, terrifying strike.
Therefore, this path is almost certain to lead to certain death; it is very difficult to endure and not everyone can walk it.
After all, not everyone possesses the Nine Yang Physique and can create the Extreme Yang Technique, so Dongfang Bai's path is almost impossible to replicate and lacks widespread applicability.
Therefore, Wang Hao's proposed breakthrough method is based on the principle that quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes.
According to his estimation, ten times the Innate Qi is a baseline for breakthrough. Only by possessing ten times the Innate Qi of ordinary people can one be qualified to make a breakthrough from quantitative to qualitative change.
He couldn't possibly create a tenfold potential boost for others using the Nine Revolutions of Samsara Technique, but it wouldn't be difficult for him to create a secret method that increases energy reserves tenfold.
In the Yellow Emperor Tribe in the Primordial Great World, Qi Refinement of Immortal Dao were the mainstream, and among Immortal Dao, the Great Dao of the Golden Core passed down by the Dao De Tianzun Qi Refinement the most revered. Even in the Jiuli Tribe, some cultivation methods of the Great Dao of the Golden Core were preserved.
In his previous life in the Primordial World world, Wang Hao had heard some fragments about condensing the Golden Core. He had previously used this as a foundation, combined with his own martial arts background in this world, to deduce several secret methods for condensing the Golden Core.
Of course, calling it a golden elixir is just putting on a show; in reality, it's simply compressing Innate Qi into a vital energy pill in the Lower Dantian, which is far from comparable to a golden elixir.
Even so, it's enough to compress ten times the amount of Innate Qi he possesses, sufficient for a breakthrough.
"This... this is absolutely precious!"
After reading the secret method on the paper, Wheel-Turning King trembled all over, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart.
This secret technique is truly capable of enabling one to break through to the Innate level, and it utilizes Innate Qi to achieve this breakthrough. It allows one to embark on the path of Qi Refinement from the pre-Qin period, with strength and potential far exceeding those of the current Internal Force and True Qi System.
Most importantly, this method of breakthrough has no side effects whatsoever, and may even make one stronger than an expert of the same level, with greater potential.
Compared to that, the incomplete breakthrough method they had previously obtained was utterly worthless; the two were simply incomparable.
As he said, this secret technique is truly invaluable!
He dared not accept this secret technique, which was so precious.
"No need for that. This is just my way of expressing my gratitude to that kid Zhu Yanzu. He helped me a lot last time. Besides, this kind of secret technique is quite precious only in your Central Plains. In our overseas martial arts world, it's not exactly common, but it's close enough."
Wang Hao waved his hand, indicating that Wheel-Turning King should accept the secret technique, and casually belittled the secret technique he possessed, lest the Old Zhu Household become too arrogant and court disaster after obtaining it.
This was also to increase the strength of the Old Zhu Household as much as possible, so that his plan could proceed more quickly.
As expected, Wang Hao's explanation made Wheel-Turning King extremely embarrassed, and his somewhat inflated ego immediately deflated.
He never imagined that the secret technique he cherished so much would be considered worthless in the overseas martial arts world; the difference was simply too great.
For example, the secret technique given by that cheap grand-nephew was specifically used by the overseas martial arts world to train cannon fodder for outer disciples with little potential.
Even so, this has greatly increased the strength of the Old Zhu Household, which now has nearly two hundred more Early Innate experts.
But this secret technique is even more outrageous. This difference is like a bucket of ice water poured over his head, giving him a chilling and exhilarating experience!
"We cannot become arrogant, absolutely not! Our Old Zhu Household's future rivals are the overseas martial arts world; we must not become arrogant!"
After silently reciting the instructions, Wheel-Turning King regained his composure. He memorized the secret technique on the paper in his hand, and with a surge of his Innate True Qi, the paper in his hand shattered into dust.
Such a secret method cannot be allowed to be taken lightly. If it falls into the wrong hands, it would be disastrous. Therefore, it is safest to keep it in mind and hand it over to our ancestor when we return.
"Let's go outside for some fresh air!"
Seeing Wheel-Turning King's cautious demeanor, Wang Hao nodded in satisfaction, then got up and walked outside.
Several guests had arrived outside and had been waiting for some time, but they politely refrained from interrupting his conversation with Wheel-Turning King.
Since the other party was being so polite, he didn't mind giving them a chance.
" Mr. Ximen!"
As Wang Hao emerged from outside the main hall, Xie Feng, who stood guard like a door god, bowed and greeted him.
"Kindness!"
Nodding, Wang Hao turned to look at the group on the other side. The first one was an elder of the Dugu Family, whom he had met in that small village last time.
He was well aware of these people's intentions; they simply wanted to bring their younger relatives to try their luck and see if they could become his disciples.
Before Zhu Ruoxue's incident, he wouldn't have minded giving the Dugu Family a chance. After all, he had benefited greatly from the Sword Demon's sword and was also the disciple of the contemporary Dugu Qiubai. Giving them a chance out of these two favors would be reasonable.
However, Zhu Ruoxue's matter made him lose all goodwill towards the Dugu Family. In addition, he had given them a secret method to break through to the Innate last time, which could be considered as repaying the favor. He didn't owe them anything, so there was no need to pay them any attention.
But since they've come and been so polite, he doesn't mind giving them another chance, even though the chance is practically nonexistent.
" Mr. Ximen, I am Dugu Shang. My Zhu Yanzu has entrusted me to select two outstanding juniors to become my disciples. I humbly request your guidance."
As he spoke, Dugu Shang gestured for the two boys following behind him to step forward so that Wang Hao could take a look.
Like Wheel-Turning King, Dugu Shang adopted a very humble attitude, since he needed a favor from him and dared not put on airs in the slightest.
Moreover, the person opposite him was far, far stronger than him, capable of instantly killing him, so he naturally had to show respect.
This is the proper attitude when facing a stronger opponent!
"Junior Dugu Ran and Dugu Mo greet Senior Sword God!"
The two boys walked up to Wang Hao and bowed respectfully. Although their expressions were respectful, there was an undisguised arrogance deep in their eyes.
They were all top figures in the Dugu Family, and being chosen to become disciples of the Sword God was naturally a source of great pride.
"Did Zhu Yanzu send them? Fine, since it was that kid who sent them, I'll give them a chance. However, the Dao of the Ruthless Divine Sword can only be passed down to one person, but there are three of you. In that case, the three of you will fight each other, and the winner will be qualified to inherit the Dao of the Ruthless Divine Sword."
Looking at the two teenagers in front of him, and then at Zhu Ruoxue standing beside Wheel-Turning King, Wang Hao had an idea.
Although Zhu Ruoxue claimed she didn't care about the Dugu Family's treatment of her in the past, Wang Hao knew very well that the girl still harbored some resentment.
It's not good to keep this resentment inside; it's best to find an opportunity to vent it, and the best way to do that is to beat up the Dugu Family. And just then, these two teenagers delivered themselves right to my doorstep.
That's why he proposed war!
Of course, if those two boys perform well enough, he wouldn't mind giving them a chance; it all depends on whether they can seize it.
"Ran'er, Mo'er, you two should have a friendly spar as Mr. Ximen instructed, but remember to stop when you've reached your limit."
Dugu Shang was secretly delighted and instructed the two younger members of the clan to follow his orders.
These two younger members of the family were already very talented, and in the past few months they have received intensive training, which has not only raised their cultivation to the Super-First-Rate level, but also significantly improved their strength.
That little bastard's cultivation level wasn't very high when he left, and he was severely depleted of energy and had countless hidden injuries. Even if he has recovered well during this time, his strength is unlikely to have improved much.
Most importantly, there are two of them on their side, while that girl is alone. If all else fails, they can join forces to fight the enemy. Therefore, victory will surely belong to the Dugu Family, and that little bastard will have no chance at all!
Is that really the case?
Both Wang Hao and Wheel-Turning King remained calm throughout the battle, seemingly unconcerned about Zhu Ruoxue.