Young Noble Be Monster Slaying

Chapter 225: Breathing: A Form of Cultivation

The reasoning was simple: treating it as a mission would make success elusive, while approaching it as a hobby would pave the way for effortless excellence.

That was how reproduction worked[1]

The races that had found joy in this were the humans and dragons and these races stood at the pinnacle of the mortal realm. This proved that the love for reproduction was a characteristic of a higher being.

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As for the existence of celestial beasts, there was one thing that many had misunderstood. They thought that celestial beasts wouldn't need to cultivate and that they would naturally grow to have the power to understand heaven and earth.

This was obviously impossible.

Celestial beasts possessed terrifyingly great talent for cultivation, but they needed to cultivate to advance farther. It was precisely due to this factor that there were differences in strength among celestial beasts. However, their way of cultivation was different from humans. It was not the same as the general divine techniques practiced by cultivators in the mortal realm.

If humans could understand some of the innate divine abilities of celestial beasts, they would be gaining access to a huge wealth of knowledge. For example, the very famous immortal art Invoking the Tempest was one of the divine techniques created after gaining understanding of the divine abilities of dragons.

However, the innate divine abilities of celestial beasts were ultimately just some normal skills for them.

Their way of cultivation was much more fundamental than that, stemming from their primal instincts. This way of cultivation could also be referred to as "Dao."

As the white light flashed and entered Chu Liang's mind, he was overwhelmed by a flood of information. He recognized that this knowledge was similar to the dragons' most fundamental cultivation principles! It was like the Divine Nine's Profound Mental Cultivation Technique, yet it was not just a technique. It was profound and mysterious.

I've never heard of anyone being imparted with such primal cultivation principles. It's possible that someone had been imparted this knowledge, but their stories were simply never told.

Chu Liang realized that the white light not only imparted the cultivation legacy but also seemed to be a symbol of permission received.

If Chu Liang had shared this way of cultivation with another person but that person had not received this beam of white light, they would not have been able to practice it.

Chu Liang opened his eyes slowly.

After processing all the information just now, he noticed a small platinum-colored scale on his left wrist. It appeared inconspicuous, yet it contained powerful spiritual energy.

This should be the original form of that white light.

He lifted Liu Xiaoyu'er's arm and discovered that there was also a white scale on her wrist.

I must be the True Dragon's target. Chu Liang concluded within himself at that moment.

A True Dragon is spiritually connected with the heavens and the earth and could suppress fate, so it must have sensed something mystical within me. That's why it bestowed upon me this gift.

However, he wasn't exactly happy because the dragon chant that echoed in his mind mentioned that he would have to repay it in the future.

Liu Xiaoyu'er also noticed the white scale on her wrist and exclaimed with surprise, "Eh? What's this? How did my scale change color? Hehe, it looks quite nice."

Chu Liang looked at her and sighed.

Liu Xiaoyu'er, being still a young fish, had no idea that every dragon scale bestowed by fate had already been secretly marked with a price.

I don't think there's anything wrong with the dragon scales. Otherwise, Old Man Sikong would not have allowed the True Dragon to bestow it upon us, Chu Liang thought to himself.

Regardless of the True Dragon's expectations for him in the future, he had no choice but to accept this gift. As of now, it was definitely right of him to strengthen and improve his abilities.

And so, Chu Liang attempted to activate the scale.

The dragons' primal cultivation principles didn't have a name, so he named it the Secret Dragon Blood Technique.

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Other common techniques typically involved a complex execution method to cultivate specific aspects of the body, often focusing on one of the three energies—vitality, qi, and spirit—or other components of the body.

However, the Secret Dragon Blood Technique was simple and straightforward. It first required the opening of the meridians throughout the body. Then, by inhaling and exhaling spiritual qi, transforming the inhaled qi into dragon breath, and using this dragon breath to purge the meridians within one's body, it simultaneously boosted vitality, qi, and spirit.

Breathing was a form of cultivation.

The white scale functioned as the key to transforming the qi into dragon breath.

Without the white scale, one would only be able to understand the cultivation method, but never be able to practice it.

After his first successful attempt, Chu Liang couldn't help but marvel that it was no wonder the dragons were born powerful. They could cultivate simply by breathing, and their cultivation could simultaneously strengthen their entire body.

With such conditions, how could they not reign supreme over all other lineages?

After just two hours of opening his meridians, Chu Liang distinctly sensed the fortification of his physical body and divine intent, areas in which he had previously felt weaker.

He couldn't sense much growth in his Sea of Qi, as the cultivation of his foundational qi was already at a high level. With the two ultimate-tier Golden Cores, he had been able to advance very quickly in his cultivation, which was why he couldn't perceive any noticeable strengthening in this aspect.

Aside from this, Chu Liang realized something...

As he stood up and activated the Secret Dragon Blood Technique throughout his entire body, golden flames suddenly ignited in his eyes.

Golden irises!

With the Dustless Sword in hand, he swung it effortlessly.

Swish! A sword qi swept out, carrying white and golden hues, fiercely tearing through the air!

It was unstoppable!

As he channeled foundational qi throughout his body to employ the divine skills, he caught a faint whiff of dragon breath. The scent was subtle for now, but he knew that as he continued cultivating with the Secret Dragon Blood Technique, it would undoubtedly grow stronger.

Dragon Breath carried powerful effects of burning, breaking defenses, and dispelling illusions. It could even enhance the power of one's divine skill.

The casual brandishing of the sword not only showcased the power of the foundational qi, already formidable on its own, but also the augmented power through the sword intent of the Cloud of Determination, dragon breath, and various other elements. This combined power far surpassed the typical strength unleashed by a cultivator at the Golden Core Realm.

The Secret Dragon Blood Technique was indeed very powerful!

Chu Liang then spent the entire night studying this technique.

The following morning, Chu Liang ran into Liu Xiaoyu'er once more and promptly inquired, "How's your cultivation coming along?"

"Cultivation? What cultivation?" Liu Xiaoyu'er asked in confusion.

"The cultivation legacy imparted by the True Dragon. How far have you progressed in your cultivation? Have you completed the opening of your meridians?" Chu Liang asked again.

"Cultivation legacy?" Liu Xiaoyu'er scratched her head and said, "Are you referring to the words in my mind? I haven't finished reading them yet!"

"..." It was only then that Chu Liang remembered that for ordinary people, processing so much information wasn't an easy task, let alone for someone like Liu Xiaoyu'er, whose mind wasn't particularly sharp.

Haaaa... He sighed, resolving to assist Liu Xiaoyu'er with opening her meridians next time. After that, she would simply need to focus on breathing, a task that should be well within her capabilities.

As he contemplated, a letter in the shape of a paper crane drifted slowly towards him.

It was a message from Wen Yulong.

When Chu Liang returned to Mount Shu, the first thing he did was deliver the golden skull to Wen Yulong. Now, at last, it has been opened.

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"Thankfully, I did not let you down," Wen Yulong said as he placed the golden skull down carefully. Beside the skull lay an unopened scroll made of sheepskin.

He then smiled and said, "It was quite challenging."

"Junior Brother Wen, I knew you could solve it, no matter how difficult," Chu Liang said with a grin.

"I spent days and nights studying this. Eventually, I asked a few seniors for help and finally managed to unlock it. It is truly outrageous that they turned the skull of a seventh-realm Eminent One into a sealing enchanted tool!" Wen Yulong remarked. "If I wasn't smart enough and found the key to unlock the enchanted tool, you probably wouldn't be able to open it with brute force."

"Thank you for your hard work," Chu Liang quickly responded.

In fact, Wen Yulong being able to open it was already a pleasant surprise. Chu Liang simply wanted him to give it a try.

"Could I perhaps request a slightly higher fee for my efforts this time?" Wen Yulong asked cautiously.

As the saying went, when at the end of one's resources, one would have to use whatever was at hand.

However, Chu Liang didn't argue with him; instead, he waved his hand and said, "No problem, I'll double your pay."

These days, he established a thriving berry-selling system. Each day, Liu Xiaoyu'er toiled in the garden, while Lin Bei and Shang Ziliang oversaw the picking and transportation of the berries to Red Cotton Peak for sale. Lackey A managed the accounts behind the scenes, while Lackey B attracted customers at the market by enthusiastically munching on berries.

Everyone had their own tasks.

As for Chu Liang, he didn't need to do anything. All he had to do was take away eighty percent of the profits each day.

Chu Liang stowed the golden skull away since it was, after all, an enchanted tool. He needed to figure out how to use it later on.

The item retrieved from within the skull was a torn piece of scroll made of sheepskin.

As Chu Liang observed this torn piece of scroll carefully, he realized it was just as he had expected that this piece connected with the torn piece of scroll he found in the cave.

It was quite remarkable. The scroll had been divided into four pieces, and Chu Liang had come across two of them by chance. He remained unaware of the scroll's purpose. However, the sealing of even a mere quarter of the torn scroll with an enchanted tool crafted from the skull of an Eminent One suggested its value was immensely significant.

Having dealt with this matter, Chu Liang inquired further, "Do you happen to have any enchanted tools at the Hall of Weapons designed specifically for empowering spirit beasts? The stronger, the better."

"Are you planning to buy enchanted tools for the Golden-Furred Hou?" Wen Yulong asked.

At this moment, he realized that Senior Brother Chu had made a fortune.

In the world of immortal cultivators, many bought enchanted tools for spirit pets and mounts. However, these enchanted tools were typically just toys or some other minor items. Powerful enchanted tools specifically designed for powerful demonic beasts were rare. After all, even cultivators often lacked powerful enchanted tools, and only those who had amassed considerable wealth and were exceptionally generous would even consider buying equipment for their demonic beasts.

"No," Chu Liang shook his head and answered, "It is for Little Baize."

1. I mean... it's true that it should be fun ☜