Lin Feng stood in the quiet courtyard, his focus unwavering. The wind whispered around him as he entered a deep meditative state, his body trembling with the effort of breaking through. His muscles burned with intensity and his bones ached as though something deep inside him was being reshaped.
It had been months since his breakthrough to the 10th stage of Qi Gathering. Master Yan had taught him the way forward, guiding him toward greater power with each lesson. Now, it was time for the next step in his cultivation.
The Body Tempering stage where the true strength of the body was unlocked.
Lin Feng focused all his energy on his body,
pushing through the excruciating pain, his consciousness splitting between his mind and the burning sensations rippling through his flesh. With each exhale, he could feel his muscles strengthening, his bones hardening, his body becoming more resilient.
The spiritual power he had cultivated during the past years fueled this transformation, amplifying the strength in his body. The air crackled around him as if responding to the intensity of his breakthrough. And then, he felt it. The change was subtle at first, but it rippled through his entire body. His first stage of Body Tempering was complete.
A wave of energy surged through Lin Feng, his body now tougher and more powerful than before. He stood up, his face glowing with the success of his breakthrough.
"Master," Lin Feng said, bowing respectfully to Master Yan, who had been silently observing from the side. "I have broken through to the first stage of Body Tempering."
Master Yan's eyes softened with approval. "Good. You've passed the first trial of the Body Tempering. It's only the beginning, but it's a solid foundation. Now, it's time to seek the guidance of Master Yen."
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. "Master Yen?"
Master Yan nodded, a rare flicker of warmth in his usually stoic expression. "Master Yen is the legendary cultivator of the Body Cultivation. He is one of the very few who has perfected the path beyond even what I've taught you. His teachings are invaluable to your next step."
Lin Feng's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "I will go immediately."
Master Yan nodded. "Be cautious, Lin Feng. Master Yen is not a man to be underestimated, and his methods are... intense. But you are ready. Go, and learn."
With a determined heart, Lin Feng set off, ready to meet the legendary Master Yen and continue his journey toward mastery in Body Tempering.