Chapter 179 - 175: Begin Cultivation

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Chapter 179: Chapter 175: Begin Cultivation ... "If family or friends rebel against you for revenge, what will you do?" Lan Feng asked. Phoenix follows a philosophy that compassion often leads to pain later on. ’Let them come. I will fight anyone who opposes me, but I will not touch those who remain harmless.’ This was the rule Yan Xiaobao set for himself. In this way, he could preserve some aspect of his humanity. Hearing this, Lan Feng shook his head slightly but said nothing. He understood that Yan Xiaobao’s current mindset was still unstable. The chaos and discomfort from the moment of his death lingered. Although Yan Xiaobao claimed he could kill, saying something and truly acting on it were entirely different. Now was not the time to impose ideals on Yan Xiaobao. "I am glad that you at least accept the idea of killing," Lan Feng said with a smile. "We can accomplish something, despite being trapped in the body of an infant." Hearing the laughter within Lan Feng’s voice, Yan Xiaobao let go of thoughts of murder and instead sighed in despair. He worried that their sharp discussions from before were beginning to resurface. "Children usually don’t start cultivating before the age of four because mastering the required techniques is extremely difficult." Lan Feng spoke slowly, sensing a glimmer of hope within Yan Xiaobao’s heart. "The most important part of cultivation is ensuring that the Qi you absorb is refined into pure energy. The purer the energy, the stronger you become. Do you recall what I mentioned earlier?" Lan Feng asked. Suddenly, his usual arrogance and pride were replaced by a newfound seriousness. Yan Xiaobao nodded. He indeed remembered it from before. Hearing the seriousness in Lan Feng’s tone made Yan Xiaobao realize the importance of their current conversation. It seemed that some form of animosity between the two was finally beginning to evaporate within his heart. "What we need to ensure is that you build a very strong and pure energy foundation. Typically, to gather and transform essence into Qi, meditation is required. Another reason cultivation is so difficult to start is that in the beginning, a specific posture is needed to assist the cultivation process. The more accustomed you become to refinement, the easier it will be to constantly absorb essence—even while in motion." Yan Xiaobao nodded; this information made sense. However, he was still unsure how this would help him, as he had several years until he could start meditating. "But, I know of another way to gather essence," Lan Feng said slowly. "However, this method is extremely significant—and entails a longer process than naturally meditating." Excitement overtook Yan Xiaobao, and his breath halted. When he heard Lan Feng mention another method to improve his chances, hope began to stir within him. He quickly gasped for air and exclaimed, ’So, I can start cultivating now!?’ His voice carried anticipation, and Lan Feng felt immensely pleased by his eagerness. After all, Yan Xiaobao’s revenge and revival hinged on his strength. "It’s possible," Lan Feng continued. "But I must tell you, starting cultivation this way truly takes far longer compared to other methods. When a four- or five-year-old begins meditating, they often reach the First Star Level of student rank within a day of proper meditation. Using this method, however, it may take you six months to a year to achieve the same level. That’s the level we need to reach to execute the soul contract." Yan Xiaobao was surprised by the significant difference in how essence was gathered, but he remained determined to pursue it. Even if it took him a year, it was still better than waiting until he turned four. Thus, he waited patiently for Lan Feng to explain the process. "Our current body is very small, so the amount of essence we can absorb at one time is negligible. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing," Lan Feng began to explain. ’The smaller the amount of essence you absorb, the more effort you can dedicate to refining it to higher quality. Remember, you must refine it to the highest quality; otherwise, we will never achieve the Emperor’s rank," Lan Feng said strictly. Yan Xiaobao nodded in acknowledgment; he understood how crucial a strong foundation was. ’This method allows you to achieve better quality than your peers, but you’ll need to invest more time and effort. That’s why most children don’t use it—they lack the patience for it," Lan Feng said with a laugh. Reincarnation had certainly given him new opportunities. "For now, I need to explain everything to you, but once we complete the soul contract, I will be able to directly transmit my knowledge to you," Lan Feng said with a sigh. The sigh clearly expressed his frustration about the time wasted explaining everything. However, despite his impatience, he ensured that he explained everything thoroughly. "Close your eyes and hold your breath," Lan Feng gave his first instruction, and Yan Xiaobao quickly complied. Anyone looking at the newborn baby would be completely unaware of the conversation happening in Yan Xiaobao’s mind, as their two souls communicated within their shared infant body. Lan Feng knew that Yan Xiaobao couldn’t cultivate with his current physical form, so he decided to teach him how to refine essence into Qi solely using his consciousness. ’I need you to immerse yourself in your own body and locate your lower Dantian. Flow through your blood vessels until you reach the area below your navel," Yan Xiaobao followed Lan Feng’s words, letting his blood pulse through his veins. Consumed by focus, he noticed his spiritual projection standing amidst the structural pathways within his body, and the discovery filled him with awe.

Chapter 179 - 175: Begin Cultivation

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