Chapter 13: Titan's Resilience
As Da Cai stood in the Vault of Eternal Techniques, he deliberated on his choice. His internal thoughts churned as he weighed his options. "What are my advantages?" he mused. "The necklace. It grants me an additional day of cultivation within the white space. I should choose a technique that leverages this extra time effectively."
After scanning the shelves, his gaze landed on a manual titled "Titan's Resilience". The description immediately captured his interest: a body cultivation technique known for its grueling demands but offering unparalleled physical strength and endurance. It was said to double the boost of a normal body cultivation method, making it ideal for someone with extra cultivation time.
'According to the records,' Da Cai recalled, 'reaching the Vein Stage grants a lifespan of 200 to 300 years. This technique might just give me the edge to get there faster.'
Satisfied with his choice, Da Cai left the Vault and returned to his room. The familiar environment calmed him as he prepared to delve into his new training regimen.
First, he practiced his breathing technique, Flowing Stream Method. His mastery had reached its peak, allowing him to use it subconsciously. This was a critical prerequisite for advancing to the next stage of cultivation. Sitting cross-legged, Da Cai retrieved the Qi Condensation Pill and swallowed it. Warmth spread through his body as the pill's energy surged within him.
Focusing his mind, he guided the spiritual Qi through his meridians, circulating it with precision. The sensation was both exhilarating and overwhelming, like a tide breaking through barriers. After several hours, a resounding crack echoed within his body—the unmistakable sign of a breakthrough.
Da Cai opened his eyes, his expression resolute. He was now in the Muscle Refinement stage, the second step in the Mortal Realm.
Next, he turned his attention to the Titan's Resilience technique. According to the manual, the cultivation process involved tempering the muscles through a combination of spiritual Qi circulation and physical exertion.
Key Steps of Titan's Resilience:
Qi Infusion: Spiritual Qi must be directed into the muscles, saturating the fibers to enhance their density and flexibility. This step requires prolonged focus and careful control.
Physical Training: Intensive exercises like weighted squats, horse stance holds, and tree logging amplify the technique's effects. The body must be pushed to its limits to stimulate growth.
Purging Impurities: As the muscles strengthen, impurities are expelled, often manifesting as a dark, foul-smelling sweat. This step is vital for refining the body. R
ecovery and Repetition: Adequate rest and repetition are essential to consolidate the gains from each session.
Da Cai began his training, combining the Flowing Stream Method with the steps outlined in Titan's Resilience. He assumed a deep horse stance, channeling spiritual Qi into his legs while punching the air in rhythm. Each strike was deliberate, his muscles burning with exertion as the Qi permeated every fiber.
Hours passed, and his body was drenched in sweat. A foul odor lingered, evidence of the impurities being purged. Despite the discomfort, Da Cai felt invigorated, sensing the transformation within.
As he rested, his thoughts drifted to the future. With Titan's Resilience and his unique advantage, he was determined to rise above his peers and carve a path of his own in the Red Valley Sect.