21: consult

Anyone who has introspected their own Physical Body knows that the inside of the human body is pitch black.

But now, inside Yang Kai's chest, a shining point of light illuminates a small space within his chest.

Next to this bright light, there is a white point of light. Although it no longer emits light, it is clearly visible under the illumination of the light beside it.

This twinkling point of light is the second Acupoint that Yang Kai has filled with Spiritual Qi, and the white point of light next to it is the first Acupoint that has been completely activated and opened.

At this moment, this first Acupoint is constantly rotating along an invisible trajectory, while the other shining point of light is rooted in place, silently emitting light.

Yang Kai shifted his gaze downward, seeing the inside of his Dantian, where abundant magical power was firmly pressed against an invisible Bottleneck, unable to advance an inch. In Yang Kai's perception, the stubbornness of this Bottleneck far surpassed that of the second layer of the Qi Refinement Stage.

Withdrawing his introspective gaze, Yang Kai stood up and moved around the room. Although his Physical Body did not have exaggerated muscle bulges, the immense power in his every move left Yang Kai somewhat incredulous.

“Bang!!!”

Taking a deep breath, Yang Kai slammed his palm onto the stone table in the room. With a loud bang, the sturdy stone table, weighing several hundred catties, was shattered into several pieces by Yang Kai, yet his palm showed no injury, not even swelling or pain.

Feeling the improvement in his Physical Body's defense, Yang Kai pointed his left hand at his own palm. A small wisp of flame rose from his fingertip and connected with his palm, again without any sensation.

“Tsk!”

Yang Kai was somewhat surprised. Then, the small wisp of flame expanded into a Fireball the size of a human head, enveloping his entire palm.

He casually stretched his right hand within the fully released Fireball Technique. Aside from feeling a slight warmth, it caused no harm to his Physical Body.

“The defensive power is truly impressive. I wonder what its upper limit is,” Yang Kai thought, feeling somewhat uncertain. These things would require further attempts in the future. Today, Yang Kai had first experienced ten Martial Arts Arena battles, and then fought and Cultivated in the Qinxu Tower. Although his Physical Body felt no fatigue, his spirit was already somewhat tired. He lay on the bed and immediately fell asleep.

The next morning, the Martial Arts Arena.

“Good morning, Elder Teng!” The moment Yang Kai stepped through the Martial Arts Arena's gate, Elder Teng appeared before him like a ghost.

“What strange encounter did you have yesterday, young man? Not only has your Cultivation Realm advanced a layer, but your Physical Body also looks extraordinary,” Elder Teng's discerning eyes immediately noticed Yang Kai's changes.

“I just happen to have some questions I’d like to ask Elder Teng,” Yang Kai respectfully inquired.

Elder Teng said no more, simply opened a separate arena, led Yang Kai in, and then gestured for Yang Kai to walk to the opposite side of the field.

“Attack me with all your strength. To quickly adapt to your increased strength, combat is the fastest way,” Elder Teng said indifferently.

Yang Kai's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Although he didn't know whether Elder Teng's strength was higher or lower than that of the Sect Master Qing Xuanzi, Yang Kai naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to receive guidance from such a high-level expert. Without further ado, after a brief preparation, he stomped his foot and shot out like an arrow.

“Damn it! This speed is even faster than when I activate a speed talisman!” Yang Kai thought, while staring intently at Elder Teng, choosing where to attack first.

Elder Teng stood quietly in place, his entire being very relaxed, seemingly full of openings from head to toe. However, Yang Kai keenly sensed that behind these openings were traps. If he acted rashly, he would surely be met with Elder Teng's thunderous counterattack.

“It’s here!” Yang Kai was now incredibly close to Elder Teng. He threw a punch, straightforward and without trickery, aiming directly at his opponent's chest.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Elder Teng's eyes. With his insight, he could naturally see that Yang Kai had not yet adapted to his sudden surge in speed. At this moment, he had excessive speed but lacked agility. Now, carrying the momentum of his rapid charge, he unleashed his full power towards his opponent. The opponent, besides dodging, would only have the option of taking the blow head-on.

And if he were to evade this punch, not only would his Aura be suppressed by Yang Kai, but the rhythm of the battle would also fall into Yang Kai's hands. If Yang Kai were facing not him, but an Outer Sect Disciple of the Qi Refinement Stage at this moment, after this one strike, the scales of victory would already have tipped.

However, unfortunately, Yang Kai was not facing an Outer Sect Disciple of the same Realm, but Elder Teng. Elder Teng's right hand slowly rose, and their fists met. A huge current of Qi swept in all directions, making their robes flap loudly.

“So hard!” Yang Kai only felt as if his punch had struck a solid shield. Even his Physical Body couldn't take it, experiencing pain for the first time since last night.

Just as Yang Kai adjusted his posture, wanting to strike again, Elder Teng flicked his finger. Yang Kai was sent flying like a cannonball, his body carving a huge gash in the hard arena, finally coming to a stop when he was deeply buried beneath the arena.

“To allow a Cultivator in the Qi Refinement Stage to improve their Physical Body so much overnight, as I recall, only the ‘Ninefold Mixed Origin Body Refining Art’ from Hongwu Peak, the ‘Holy Thunder Breaking Nether Body Refining Art’ from the Supreme Origin Sect, the Demon Sect’s ‘Immovable Wisdom King Netherworld Dharma Form’, and the Buddhist Sect’s ‘Golden Body Arhat Body Refining Method’ can do it. Besides these, some special Heaven And Earth Treasure can also cause such earth-shattering changes in a person’s Physical Body,” Elder Teng said, not caring at all about Yang Kai’s life or death.

“Elder Teng has excellent insight! This junior is indeed Cultivating the ‘Ninefold Mixed Origin Body Refining Art’,” Yang Kai struggled to crawl to the ground, then lay on the arena, panting heavily. Elder Teng had controlled his strength very well, pushing Yang Kai’s Physical Body to its limit while still leaving him a breath of life.

“Young man, where did you learn this broken skill? Don’t you know that Cultivating the ‘Ninefold Mixed Origin Body Refining Art’ is a near-certain death?” Elder Teng frowned deeply, and a puff of pure Qi blew towards Yang Kai, quickly restoring his Physical Body.

“Yesterday, Elder Qiu also said that this ‘Ninefold Mixed Origin Body Refining Art’ didn’t seem very easy to Cultivate, but he didn’t mention any dangers of this Body Refining Art. Elder Teng, are you just trying to scare me?” After his Physical Body recovered, Yang Kai sprung to his feet with a carp flip, dusting off the dirt from his clothes as he spoke.

“Elder Qiu? That old Devil Head imprisoned in the Qinxu Tower? He’s just a Devil Head that the Sect Master subdued in his early years. He was suppressed in the Qinxu Tower for many years, and his demonic nature was worn away over these past few years, which is why he was released from the bottom of the tower to guard the Qinxu Tower. What could he possibly know about the ‘Ninefold Mixed Origin Body Refining Art’? It’s just hearsay,” Elder Teng snorted coldly, his words indicating considerable animosity towards this Elder Qiu.