That same afternoon, after devouring the succulent meat of the Rank 5 beasts, Huang Di felt a surge of energy coursing through his body. He had eaten too quickly, and now his stomach was heavy, packed with energy-rich nutrients. He knew he needed to meditate to help his body digest and absorb the energy, otherwise, he could face dangerous consequences, such as an internal energy explosion.
Taking a deep breath, he sat in the lotus position, feeling the cool grass beneath his legs. He closed his eyes and began reciting the Sutra of the King, an ancient technique taught to him by the Emerald Supreme Elder. This technique, discovered within ancient ruins, was considered a King Rank ability, capable of strengthening the body in unimaginable ways. If one reached the stage of Perfect Mastery, it could nullify all physical attacks from cultivators at the King Rank or below.
The Emerald Elder had always regretted being unable to train the technique himself, as doing so would have required him to restart his cultivation from scratch, something he was unwilling to do, especially after reaching the Earth Rank and attaining his peak. But for Huang Di, who had been a mere mortal only three years prior, the technique was the key to his growth. Through it, his body had become more robust, gaining defined muscles without sacrificing the agility that had always been his trademark. He had refined his speed, becoming faster than ever before.
As he meditated, Huang Di felt the energy from the beast meat begin to circulate within his body. It flowed through his veins, tendons, muscles, and bones, fortifying every fiber of his being. He visualized the energy moving through his meridian channels, accumulating within his dantianâthe energy core located in his abdomen. The sensation was one of rising heat, as though he was being filled with renewed vital force.
Suddenly, he felt a rupture within, like a barrier shattering. He had reached the 2nd level of the Profound Rank, increasing his raw strength to twelve tons. This placed him above average for his current stage, but he knew the road ahead remained long. With the King technique at Minor Mastery, he could absorb 25% of the damage dealt by a Terra Rank cultivator and boost his own strength by the same percentage, raising it to fifteen tons, equivalent to a Level 2 Earth Rank expert.
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When he had lived in the orphanage, Huang Di had discovered a mysterious artifact embedded within his body, something he hadnât even known was there. That very artifact was responsible for his abnormal power growth, doubling his strength with every step he took along the cultivation path, compared to other cultivators. Each time he broke through a level, his strength increased at twice the normal rate. What exactly are you? he often wondered, feeling the strange connection to the artifact, though its true nature remained a mystery. As he advanced through the ranks, he began to realize he was progressing faster than others, something that both intrigued and unsettled him.
Huang Di opened his eyes, feeling renewed and stronger than ever. He knew he was close to achieving Major Mastery of the King technique, which would allow him to reflect and absorb up to 50% of the damage from a Terra Rank specialist. But he also knew he had been stuck at this stage of comprehension for over a year. The Emerald Elder had always praised his talent, saying he learned three times faster than the average disciple. Even so, Huang Di was determined to surpass even his own limits.
As he reflected on his progress, he thought about what still lay ahead. He had learned Muay Thai, an ancient martial art known in the old language as the style of warrior monks. This style was taught by one of the principal powers of the Azure Waters Continent, where monks had refined it to the level of an Emperor Rank technique. Huang Di recalled his masterâs words: Muay Thai is a unique style, one that uses the body itself as a weapon. It is particularly effective in beating arrogance out of spoiled young masters.
With a determined smile, Huang Di rose to his feet, ready to face whatever challenges awaited him. He knew the world was vast and filled with danger, but also brimming with opportunity. And he was determined to seize every last one.