In the dim light of dawn, on the following day, Huang Di sat in lotus position, immersed in deep meditation. He had consumed the precious remedies granted to him as a reward for rescuing Mio Hio and her companions and now focused entirely on refining the energy coursing through his body. He knew that if he failed to control that energy properly, the consequences could be direâan internal explosion capable of severely damaging his meridians.
Earlier, Mio Hio and Sara had entered the room unannounced, inadvertently disturbing his meditation and causing light injuries to his meridians, due to the overwhelming energy surging within him. The two ladies had been observing the moon in a courtyard near Huang Diâs assigned quarters when they sensed an intense aura saturating the air. They froze, realizing someone was on the verge of a cultivation breakthrough. The moment they recognized the energy, they knew it was their enigmatic guestâand hesitated to interrupt.
The energy was dense and vibrant, filling the surroundings with such palpable power that the air itself seemed to grow heavy.
As Huang Di continued meditating, he felt the remedial energy blend flawlessly with his own essence. It was as if he were being reborn, each cell of his body vibrating with renewed vigor. Suddenly, something within him snappedâan internal barrier shattered. He had reached the third level of the Profound Rank.
The sensation was indescribable. A wave of power surged through his bodyâmuscles, tendons, and bones strengthened and revitalized. It was as if he could feel life itself pulsing within him. His raw strength surged to approximately eighteen tons. With the aid of his technique, Kingâs Supra, in its early success stage, granting a 25% boost, his physical power soared to an astounding twenty-two and a half tons, placing him on par with someone at the third level of the Earth Rank in terms of brute strength.
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As he opened his eyes, Huang Di noticed something had changed. His monk disguise had vanished, revealing his true form: a young man with long hair cascading to his waist and a sculpted, powerful bodyâfeatures uncommon for someone his apparent age.
Mio Hio and Sara, who had silently slipped into the room during his breakthrough, witnessed the transformation and could hardly believe what they were seeing.
"Who are you?" they both asked in unison, their voices laced with shock and suspicion.
Cornered, Huang Di took a deep breath before answering, carefully choosing his words. "As you know, my name is Raizan," he said calmly. "Iâm a wandering cultivator who happened to be in the right place at the wrong timeâand helped some women in need. I feared I couldnât tell if you were friends or foes, so I disguised myself to protect myself."
Still upset by the previous incident and now even more shaken by the secrets he had concealed, Mio Hio snapped back with anger: "You may leave in the morning. Here there are twenty large spirit stones. We're even now. I owe you nothing."
Her voice trembled slightly, betraying the swirl of emotions inside her.
Seeing the complexity of the moment, Huang Di chose partial honesty. "I understand your frustration, Mio Hio," he said, locking eyes with her. "But you must understand that in our world, blind trust can be deadly. I had to protect myself."
Mio Hio listened, conflicted. Deep down, she knew he was rightâbut that didnât ease the sting of betrayal. "I trusted you," she said more softly now. "And you hid the truth from me."
Sara, silently observing their exchange, felt a mixture of sympathy and caution. It was clear that this was more than a simple misunderstandingâboth Mio Hio and Huang Di were struggling with their own emotions and doubts.