Since arriving at Mount Aermo, Yang Podi has switched from meditation to practicing the Mysterious Heaven Skill. Although he had to learn it from scratch, the effects of practicing the Mysterious Heaven Skill were indeed very obvious.
The Mysterious Heaven Skill truly lives up to its reputation as the pinnacle of Daoist cultivation. After practicing it, one can indeed achieve an inexhaustible and boundless flow of Soul Power. Among Soul Master of the same realm, those who have practiced the Mysterious Heaven Skill have a significantly greater increase in Soul Power.
The most distinctive feature of the Mysterious Heaven Skill lies in its understanding of meridians, which is also the biggest difference between the martial arts world and the Douluo World.
In the world of martial arts, internal energy circulates throughout the body, and there is a great deal of research on meridians. In a sense, the study of the human body is more detailed.
In the Douluo World, there is no concept of meridians; instead, Soul Power is circulated throughout the body. This may be at a higher level, but it is not as detailed as in the martial arts world.
Especially the meridian diagram of the human body, only Yang Podi and a few others have the complete version. The abridged versions of the Mysterious Heaven Skill that have been circulated outside have also had many of their meridian diagrams cut off. This is the biggest difference.
Those cut-off meridian charts only show the general division of meridians, but do not provide a detailed breakdown of the eight extraordinary meridians.
The meridians in the human body are generally divided into twelve regular meridians and eight extraordinary meridians. The twelve regular meridians are the gallbladder meridian, liver meridian, lung meridian, large intestine meridian, stomach Heart Sutra, spleen meridian, heart meridian, small intestine meridian, bladder meridian, kidney meridian, pericardium meridian, and triple burner meridian. These twelve meridians connect the vital energy of the five internal organs and six bowels, namely the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, gallbladder, bladder, and triple burner. If the meridians of the whole body can be unblocked, the body can achieve natural circulation, and the body can generate energy continuously and endlessly.
If the study of meridians is considered basic knowledge, then the study of the eight extraordinary meridians represents a higher level of research within the field of meridians.
The eight extraordinary meridians differ from the twelve regular meridians. They are neither directly connected to the internal organs nor have a paired relationship between the exterior and interior. They "traverse separately and unusually," hence the name "extraordinary meridians."
The eight extraordinary meridians intersect and are distributed among the twelve regular meridians, and their functions are mainly manifested in two aspects.
Firstly, it connects the twelve meridians. The eight extraordinary meridians link meridians that are close in location and have similar functions, thereby controlling the qi and blood of the relevant meridians and coordinating yin and yang.
Secondly, the eight extraordinary meridians have a regulatory effect on the accumulation and perfusion of Qi and blood in the twelve meridians. When the Qi and blood in the twelve meridians and the internal organs are vigorous, the eight extraordinary meridians can accumulate them, and when the body's functional activities require them, the eight extraordinary meridians can perfuse and supply them.
It was precisely because of these differences that Yang Podi dared to distribute the Mysterious Heaven Skill.
At the same time, Yang Podi was also very fortunate that he had eaten that Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. One of the greatest effects of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was that it could open up the eight meridians, meaning that without cultivating internal energy or Soul Power, one could achieve the state where Soul Power circulates within the meridians on its own. It was truly a divine object.
After half a year of cultivation, the Mysterious Heaven Skill has only reached the third level. The first level was the simplest and only took one month, the second level only took two months, and it is estimated that the third level may take about four months.
However, Yang Podi personally felt that he could cultivate the Mysterious Heaven Skill to the level that his Soul Power currently possessed within two years at most.
After the Mysterious Heaven Skill was passed on to the others, their cultivation speed was significantly slower than Yang Podi's Yang Podi, taking almost twice as long.
But for everyone, this time is also very worthwhile. The highest among them is only Soul King. That is to say, when they cultivate to the 5th level of the Mysterious Heaven Skill, they will be able to fully adapt to the techniques of the Mysterious Heaven Skill. At that time, they will have a wider cultivation space and a broader prospect. Compared with Soul Master of the same level, their Soul Power is much stronger and their Soul Power recovery speed is also much faster.
Surprisingly, the one who cultivated the Mysterious Heaven Skill the fastest was not Yang Tianyue, who had the highest talent, nor Ye Lingling, who had the highest Soul Power, but Niu Meng. Perhaps it was because the Vajra Arhat Fruit had a similar effect to the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which made his meridians smoother.
After half a year of hard training, Yang Podi finally reached the peak of level 69 and will soon enter level 70. According to his own estimate, it will take him at most ten days to half a month to break through to the Soul Saint realm.
Meanwhile, the family's residence had been completed, and Heavenly Pursuit Academy was finally about to open.
In the past six months, the clansmen have taken over the entire Mount Aermo Mount Aermo, and have also arranged for personnel to Martial Soul Awakening of the ordinary people in the region.
The Spirit Hall has officially withdrawn from the entire Mount Aermo region, and even officials from the Heaven Dou Empire have withdrawn from the Mount Aermo region.
Although the various sub-halls and branches of the Spirit Hall are scattered throughout the continent, they still cannot reach the areas surrounding those major sects.
The lord of Monai City is a member of the Defense Clan, a level 73 Soul Saint. He also built a Champion Marquis's Mansion in Monai City, but it is usually uninhabited and serves only as a symbol of the highest rule in the region.
The Mount Aermo region now belongs almost entirely to Yang Podi, or rather, to the Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
Perhaps because the area around Mount Aermo is too remote, many children in the region did not awaken their Martial Soul Awakening throughout the region.
Throughout the entire Mount Aermo region, there are approximately 300 children who have awakened their Martial Soul. However, generally speaking, their Soul Power Level are relatively low. More than 90% of them have Innate Soul Power levels below 5, and only about 30 have Innate Soul Power levels above 5. The highest level they have is only Innate Soul Power level 7, and there is only one such person.
Furthermore, according to the regulations recently issued by the Champion Marquis of Mount Aermo, Heavenly Pursuit Academy will enroll students of all ages. Anyone under the age of 12 who has awakened Innate Soul Power can enroll, while anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 who has become Soul Master can also enroll. However, there will only be a total of one hundred students.
With these 400 people, the academy can almost function normally. However, this has also led to a very strange phenomenon: among all the academies in the entire Douluo Continent, Heavenly Pursuit Academy has the strongest teaching staff, but the overall level of its students is the worst.
However, neither Yang Podi nor his family cared much about this. At this stage, the most important thing was to accumulate experience in student training and teaching. As time went on, or as the academy's reputation spread, the number of students would naturally increase, and even the students' level would gradually improve. Any advanced Soul Master Academy is formed through years of accumulation.
Heavenly Pursuit Academy differs significantly from other academies. All students study there for free, with all funding provided by the academy. The academy also offers various cultivation resources, primarily facilities and simulated environments.
As for more resources, one needs to rely on their own efforts to obtain them, such as gaining the favor of a teacher, or having exceptional talent and being willing to stay at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy to contribute in the future.
Regardless of the method used, the goal is to enhance the strength of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
Some scions from several major families also entered Heavenly Pursuit Academy, but there were only a few dozen of them in total. This was considered the backbone of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy's student body.
At this moment, on a stage atop Mount Aermo, Yang Podi and several others were on the stage, while some core members of the family observed them from the surrounding area.
However, at this moment, Yang Podi stood alone on one side, while the other side consisted of the rest of the group. They included Yang Ping'an, Yang Tianyue, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Niu Meng, Yang Yuxuan, and Niu Kui.
Yang Podi addressed the remaining seven. "All of you seven have been cultivating on your own, and you have some experience fighting in the Soul Beast Forest. Perhaps among your peers, your combat experience is relatively rich."
"But today I'm going to teach you another lesson, the most important one: do you know what you're still missing?"
The seven people opposite them all shook their heads. All seven of them were very strong and talented. They could even win the Soul Master Tournament with just this lineup. They were the strongest among their peers.
Yang Podi coldly said, "You've always been in the academy, never truly fighting to the death with enemies, nor have you killed anyone. The academy's Soul Fighting are very different from the battles in the Soul Master World. The biggest difference is that you'll stop at nothing to kill your opponent."
"Today I will fight you. I will not use Soul Skill. I will suppress your Soul Power and physical strength to the same level as yours, so that you will understand what true Slaughter is."
The expressions of the seven people opposite immediately became very serious. They had fought against Yang Podi before, but they had always suffered a crushing defeat. No one could last more than a few rounds against Yang Podi, and that was even when Yang Podi was not using his full strength.
At this moment, Yang Wudi, who was acting as the referee, also stood on the arena. "You kids don't understand what happened in the past, but our generation became stronger through countless battles. No matter what kind of Soul Master you are, you must ultimately face life and death to truly become stronger."
"We, the people of our various races, may die in battle, but we must never be afraid, much less retreat."
"Today's match is an unrestricted battle. Use every means at your disposal, every secret technique you can muster, to fight. Now, let the match begin."
The seven people quickly summoned their Martial Soul and prepared to start the battle according to the lineup plan of the Soul Master Tournament.
But at that moment, Yang Podi also summoned his Martial Soul, and at the same time, the Soul Breaking Spear shone with white light, which spread throughout the entire world, affecting everyone within it.
Everyone on the battlefield immediately felt as if they had entered a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, a tremor seemingly emanating from the depths of their souls, as if they were in an endless Slaughter. Both the speed of their Soul Power circulation and even the power of their Soul Skill were greatly reduced.
At this moment, in their eyes, Yang Podi was like a blood-red Asura figure, or a Slaughter demon.
Even Yang Wudi on the stage felt immense pressure.
This is Yang Podi Yang Podi's Divine Slaughter's Domain, and it's the first time he's shown it to his other relatives.
Suddenly, Yang Ping'an on the other side shouted, "Everyone, calm down! This is a battle! We are all warriors, not lambs to the slaughter!"
After Yang Ping'an finished speaking, he immediately unleashed his Five Soul Skill: White Tiger Destruction Kill. This was also Yang Ping'an's strongest attack skill.
Seeing this, Yang Podi gripped the Soul Breaking Spear with both hands and thrust forward as well. But to everyone's surprise, this time the spear tips did not meet, but were slightly offset, and there was a slight upward force. This was a modification of the Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon Technique by Yang Podi, somewhat similar to using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds.
After the two shots clashed, Yang Ping'an's attack was completely deflected, and even Yang Ping'an himself seemed to tilt slightly involuntarily.
Taking advantage of this moment, Yang Podi quickly rushed towards the others behind him.
Upon seeing this, Niu Meng immediately activated his Fifth Soul Skill: Iron Armor Defense, blocking Yang Podi's path.
But Yang Podi remained unmoved. With a flash, he circled behind Niu Meng and thrust his sword at Ye Lingling in the distance.
Ye Lingling's body suddenly flashed with red light, blocking Yang Podi's Soul Breaking Spear. However, Yang Podi remained unmoved and swung his spear repeatedly. Amidst countless spear shadows, the red light began to slowly dissipate.
Yang Tianyue and the other three rushed over instantly and surrounded Yang Podi in the center.
Moreover, all four of them unleashed their strongest Soul Skill, attempting to completely trap Yang Podi, while Niu Meng and Yang Ping'an quickly followed up, forming a six-person attack.
Yang Ping'an, in particular, immediately activated his Soul Bone Skill and rushed over.
It must be said that, after the experience of the Soul Master Tournament, these seven people have excellent teamwork, with complete offensive, defensive, and support capabilities, and they are very coordinated.
But how could such a small scene possibly frighten Yang Podi?
Yang Podi swung the Soul Breaking Spear repeatedly, and countless spear rays appeared on the blade of the Soul Breaking Spear, instantly attacking everyone.
From beginning to end, Yang Podi's only target was Ye Lingling.
While everyone else was blocking the spear's edge, Yang Podi flashed and reappeared in front of Ye Lingling, thrusting the spear forward with both hands.
In particular, this spear thrust seemed to carry the sound of a dragon's roar, which was the second move of the Nine Soul Breaking Forms, the Spear Strikes Like a Dragon.
Ye Lingling was caught off guard and used all her Soul Power to resist with great difficulty. A red light blocked Yang Podi's path.
Niu Meng and Yang Ping'an seemed to have anticipated Yang Podi's actions. Both of them activated their respective Soul Bone Skill. Yang Ping'an wielded the Soul Breaking Spear with incredible speed, while Niu Meng's right arm was like a raging fire, as if it were about to explode.