Chapter 28: Stepping into Meridian Unlocking
Chapter 28: Stepping into Meridian Unlocking
Ling Yi: !!!
On the side?
This thing could be done on the side?
Moreover… even the Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels could be unblocked?
Before he could think more, the Enchantress began transmitting the cultivation method in his mind.
The method was not long, but it was obscure and hard to understand.
It was completely different from those simple chants that went in and out before.
Even though the Enchantress directly left the method in his mind with her Divine Sense, understanding it was quite difficult.
So, after transmitting the method, the Enchantress immediately began to explain it to him.
After about half an hour, Ling Yi started to operate the cultivation method from this text, guiding the still vast and mighty energy within his body to directly impact those forty-eight Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels.
Even though before this he had never heard of any martial artist in the Acupoint Opening Realm opening Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels, at this moment, he chose to believe the Enchantress.
Even though she was really good at boasting, he had to admit that she was indeed very powerful.
As for what changes would occur after unblocking these Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels, although he was looking forward to it, he had no idea at all.
The Enchantress did not tell him either.
Little did he know, seeing that he learned this method in just half an hour, the Enchantress was also shocked almost speechless.
Even for her, back then, it took nearly half a day to fully comprehend it thoroughly.
Although back then she comprehended it on her own, while Ling Yi had her explanations, Ling Yi’s talent… to be fair, was truly no worse than hers!
Not disturbing Ling Yi as he impacted the Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels, the Enchantress only silently thought: No wonder I chose him back then, but the problem is… who exactly am I?
For many things, as long as there were related hints, she could recall some things.
For example, hearing Ling Yi mention the Capital City several times, she successfully remembered there was a Grotto Abode here.
But regarding her own identity, she had forgotten it completely!
Could it be… I really was an Enchantress before?
Yuck yuck yuck!
I am not an Enchantress!
I am a little fairy who likes pink!
Comforting herself like this, she felt much better.
She really hoped Ling Yi could grow up faster, because only then could she remember her identity sooner and leave his body sooner!
A stinky man, who would want to live inside his body?
Time passed minute by minute.
The group of people outside were all growing anxious from waiting.
But no one showed it.
They believed that the person inside would come out with treasures, and they also believed that the other party could not escape!
The entire Heaven’s Gate Sect had been surrounded by their tight net!
Not even a fly could think of flying out!
Feng Bubian sat to one side, lowering his head in deep thought. Judging by the time, wanting to notify people outside was probably already too late.
With Lian Ziqing’s nature, once he caught the person coming out of the Grotto Abode and obtained the treasures on him, the next step… would probably be to completely seal the mountain!
He felt somewhat regretful, why he had not sent the message out earlier.
If Lian Ziqing really obtained the treasures and successfully broke through, then he… would probably have no chance left.
Looking up at the people around him, Feng Bubian felt another wave of despair.
Lian Ziqing had control over Heaven’s Gate Sect too tightly!
From top to bottom, everywhere was filled with his people!
His own trusted followers had all been marginalized, unable to touch the Sect’s power level at all.
The other Elders were all the same.
So even if they were dissatisfied with Lian Ziqing, each one had to put on an act of submission.
Now they could only place their hopes on the person who entered the Grotto Abode!
Feng Bubian prayed silently in his heart, hoping that person could escape safely from here. He had his own team and strength in Great Qin, he believed that as long as that person could escape from here today, then his forces in Great Qin would definitely have a chance to track the other party down.
He hoped everything would go smoothly.
Inside the Grotto Abode.
Ling Yi operated the cultivation method from the text the Enchantress transmitted, continuously impacting those Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels.
With each one he unblocked, he could feel his own power surging wildly!
This feeling was really hard to describe in words.
Astonishing!
Happiness, pleasure, exhilaration… none could compare to the spiritual astonishment!
In the past, he had never thought that opening Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels could have such power.
Among all the Second Order cultivation methods he had come into contact with, none ever mentioned Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels.
So in his understanding, those Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels were just some isolated, meaningless Acupoints.
Only today did he realize his own shallowness.
It seemed, without realizing it, he had ended up owing this Enchantress a huge favor after all.
The power of the two Soul Spirit Tree leaves was also terrifying to the point of speechlessness.
Because in less than an hour, he had already unblocked forty-six Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels!
And it looked like the last two remaining would be done in no time!
This cultivation method was really powerful.
It could be called top-notch!
The two leaves were even more powerful!
As expected of leaves that grew up eating Spirit Stone Veins… good leaves.
When the last two Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels were also unblocked without any surprise, Ling Yi completely sensed his own power.
Then he was utterly stunned.
“Is this the power someone in the Acupoint Opening Realm can possess?”
He found it hard to believe.
“Mhm, this is the true Acupoint Opening Realm.” The Enchantress spoke, saying lightly: “This is nothing much, one could only say, this world has been sealed for too long, too many things have long been lost. But you are still quite impressive. In any era, someone who can unblock all forty-eight Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels can be called a genius.”
Joy showed on Ling Yi’s face. Now, he had successfully stepped into the third order, Meridian Unlocking!
Although he was not even at the first layer of Meridian Unlocking, what did that matter?
Forming a fist seal, he casually swung, and a fierce Fist Aura surged out!
Smack!
A sudden explosion sounded in the air!
Ling Yi himself was startled.
“Your fist technique is terrible.”
Just as he was feeling proud, the Enchantress’s disdainful voice echoed in his mind: “At third-stage Meridian Unlocking, if you practiced a higher-level fist technique, you could even unleash sword energy with your punches!”
“Punches unleashing sword energy?”
Ling Yi looked disbelieving. “Are you joking with me?”
“Ignorant, like a frog at the bottom of a well,” the Enchantress mocked, then added, “Do you want to learn a more advanced fist technique?”
“What do you want in return?” Ling Yi asked.
“Heh, you catch on quick!” the Enchantress praised, then said, “Look, those two priceless Soul Spirit Tree leaves—I didn’t take any for myself. Not only did they help you break through to third-stage Meridian Unlocking, but they also opened up forty-eight Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels. You’ve already experienced some of the benefits. You owe me a huge favor, don’t you agree?”
“If I don’t agree, can I wriggle out of it?” Ling Yi asked seriously.
“Hmph,” the Enchantress sneered in response. “What do you think?”
“Forget it, we know each other well enough. I’m not someone who goes back on their word. What do you want?” Ling Yi said generously.
After all, if it was beyond his abilities, he couldn’t do it anyway.
If it was within his means, it was only right to do something for this Enchantress.
“You’ve just opened the Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels. You’ll need a long time to consolidate your foundation and make it stronger before you can talk about the future. Otherwise, when you reach higher realms, it’ll be very difficult to go back and make up for any shortcomings.”
The Enchantress continued, “So, for the time being, all the spiritual energy you cultivate must be given to me.”
“Huh?” Ling Yi couldn’t help asking. “All of it?”
“Yes. After all, you’re still too weak. Even if it’s all of it, for me, it’s just a drop in the bucket,” the Enchantress said casually.
“How long will this last?” Ling Yi asked.
“Until your foundation is completely solid. We’ll talk about it then,” the Enchantress replied.
Crap… wasn’t that like an endless wait?
But thinking about it, what the Enchantress said made sense. With the forty-eight Extraordinary Acupoints Beyond Channels opened, Ling Yi did feel a sense of unrivaled confidence.
It couldn’t be helped—this was the confidence that came with power.
He even had a feeling that if he encountered Wang Fu, the Golden Body Expert he had killed before, he could now fight him head-on!
But was that really the case?
Not necessarily.
A Golden Body Expert, even at the first level, was not someone a Meridian Unlocking martial artist could contend with.
In a real life-or-death fight, relying solely on himself, he’d probably still lose nine times out of ten.
“Fine, I agree,” Ling Yi nodded. “Can we leave this place now?”
“Mhm, I’ll teach you the incantation now, then we’ll go out!” This time, the Enchantress was straightforward.
“Wait, are you sure it’s safe for us to go out now?” Ling Yi couldn’t help reminding her. “We were discovered when we came in. Wouldn’t going out now be like walking into a trap?”
“Don’t be afraid. They won’t dare to do anything to you,” the Enchantress said.
“You don’t happen to have another passage that can teleport us directly outside, do you?” Ling Yi asked.
“No. Back in the day, this was my territory. I came and went without a trace; I never needed such methods,” the Enchantress boasted casually, showing off to Ling Yi once again.
Then she added, “Don’t worry. Just go out boldly and confidently. They won’t dare lay a finger on you!”
“And then what? They follow me, find me, and harass me endlessly?” Ling Yi asked.
“They won’t dare! As long as they want to keep living here, they won’t dare cause trouble for you,” the Enchantress said with certainty.
“You have to give me some hint, at least,” Ling Yi said helplessly.
It wasn’t that he was cowardly. Even though he had just broken through to the third stage and had absolute confidence in his strength, outside was an entire mysterious Sect!
From what the Enchantress was saying, it seemed she had some leverage to threaten them. But what if they didn’t fall for it?
What if there were people among them with ulterior motives?
Even if just one Dao-Entering Expert targeted him, would he ever have peace again?
“You saw that corrosive power of time in the Grotto Abode with your own eyes, right?”
The Enchantress said calmly, “That kind of power isn’t only inside the Grotto Abode; it’s outside too! If I wanted to, I could turn them to dust instantly. So when I say I could wipe them out, do you think I’m joking?”
“You can control that power directly now?” Ling Yi asked.
“Of course not, but you can now!
“Although it’s impossible to fully activate the earth vein power here, using a little trick to scare them—or even kill a few if they don’t listen—is no problem.
“When the time comes, I’ll temporarily borrow your body…”
The Enchantress said it lightly, but Ling Yi felt a chill run down his spine. Borrow his body? How?
“Alright, I’ll teach you the incantation. Let’s go out!”
By now, it was completely dark outside, but the area was brightly lit, making it as bright as daytime.
A group of Heaven’s Gate Sect elders had gathered there, staring intently at the two stone doors.
When Ling Yi appeared at the cave entrance again, the group instantly looked at him with wolf-like hunger in their eyes.
Although he had anticipated this situation, he was still startled.
Immediately, two figures rushed toward him.
Their terrifying pressure swept over him!
A mysterious force made Ling Yi instinctively form a strange gesture, like a hand seal.
His mind was perfectly clear—he hadn’t been taken over by the Enchantress—but this gesture… he definitely hadn’t made it himself.
Only then did he understand what the Enchantress meant by “borrowing your body.”
The two figures charging at him were frozen in mid-air by a miraculous force and fell to the ground, landing face-first.
They scrambled up, looking disheveled and wary, staring at Ling Yi in shock.
For a moment, they didn’t dare rush forward again.
Everyone else also wore expressions of astonishment.
What kind of technique was this?
Was this really the same person who had fled as soon as he was discovered trespassing into the mountain gate earlier?
“Scare them!” the Enchantress urged in Ling Yi’s mind.
“Come forward if you’re not afraid to die,” Ling Yi said in a low voice, his entire body radiating a cold killing intent as he stared coldly at the group.
“Wow, not bad!” the Enchantress praised.