Chapter 74: Breakthrough of Mental Technique
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jiannan's face was instantly filled with joy, and the previous drunkenness seemed to be blown away by a breeze, leaving no trace.
He stood up suddenly, and as fast as lightning, he ran straight to the solemn hall.
Inside the hall, which was magnificent and golden, there was a man standing alone in the center, dressed in coarse linen clothes, not stained by dust, like a swordsman who was isolated from the world.
The hall was quiet, except for this man's calm aura.
Suddenly, the silence was broken by the sound of hurried footsteps, and Shangguan Jiannan's figure flashed, followed by his unconcealed excitement: "Master, you are finally here!" He stared at the person standing quietly, his eyes flashing with joy and admiration.
Yin Wuqing nodded slightly, a hint of surprise inadvertently revealing on his face.
He didn't say much, but just signaled Shangguan Jiannan to stop with his eyes.
After a moment of silence, Yin Wuqing finally spoke, his voice filled with admiration that was hard to conceal: "Your progress really surprises me. I thought it would take you at least a month to achieve something, but I didn't expect that you have achieved what you wanted in just half a month. Very good, very good."
Shangguan Jiannan smiled faintly when he heard this. Although his heart was in turmoil, his face appeared extremely calm.
He knew very well that this was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go.
Yin Wuqing continued, "The battle in the netherworld will begin in two months. I have high expectations of you, and I hope you will live up to them."
After saying this, he disappeared in a flash outside the hall, leaving only a faint afterimage.
Looking at the direction where Yin Wuqing left, Shangguan Jiannan's heart was filled with unprecedented fighting spirit.
He knew very well that although he had made some progress in strength, there was still an insurmountable gap between him and becoming a truly strong person.
The battle in the underworld is a great opportunity for him to prove himself, but it is also a hurdle he must overcome.
"I must work harder!" He vowed to himself. Inside the hall, Shangguan Jiannan looked particularly determined.
He understood that only by constantly improving his strength could he be invincible in the upcoming challenges.
At this moment, his heart was filled with desire for power and longing for the future.
He knew that the next two months would be the most critical period of his life.
He must go all out, not only to prove his own strength, but also to live up to his master's expectations and his own dreams.
Shangguan Jiannan was not afraid of his own lack of strength, but was annoyed by those disciples who frequently came to challenge him.
He knows very well that only through constant challenges and hardships can he consolidate and improve his position and deter challengers.
In the ranking system of the martial arts world, those who rank at the top can often enjoy a moment of peace, such as the top ten, top five, or even the top of the list, their positions may remain stable for months or even longer.
At this moment, Shangguan Jiannan stood in the hall with a myriad of thoughts in his mind. After a short rest, he resolutely stepped towards the training ground for elite disciples.
He knew that time was precious and should not be wasted, and he did not want to be disturbed by trivial matters, so he ordered Manager Li not to disturb him and devoted himself to cultivation.
Thanks to the abundant Xuanyin spiritual energy in the spiritual veins, Shangguan Jiannan's cultivation progressed rapidly, which not only saved a large amount of precious Lengyue Cold Crystals, but also made his cultivation advance by leaps and bounds.
In the training room, he sat cross-legged, breathing slowly, his mind focused, as if he was isolated from the world.
As he exhaled a breath of foul air, all the distracting thoughts in his mind disappeared, replaced by unprecedented firmness and determination.
"The Night Shadowless Heart Technique has reached the peak of the first level, and a breakthrough to the second level is just around the corner."
Shangguan Jiannan said in his heart.
At the same time, his mastery of the "Tianxuan Sword Technique" has also improved day by day, especially the extremely powerful fourth style "Flying Fairy from the Sky", which he can use with ease.
As for the fifth move "Xuanying Huifeng", he was well aware of its importance. It could be used for both counterattack and dodge, and was a unique skill to save one's life on the battlefield, so he practiced it more diligently.
As for the mysterious Shadow Heart Sword, although Shangguan Jiannan tried his best, he still could not fully understand its secret.
He had to put it aside for the time being, hoping to find an opportunity to unlock its secrets in the underworld in the future.
At this moment, Shangguan Jiannan decided to make use of the Xuanyin spiritual energy in the spiritual veins to break through the "Yeyouyingless Heart Method" with all his strength.
He believed that as long as there was enough spiritual energy, breakthrough would be a natural outcome.
So, he closed his eyes and concentrated, guiding the surrounding spiritual energy, especially the mysterious yin energy, slowly into his body, and began a new round of cultivation.
Shangguan Jiannan's expression gradually became gloomy, like the calm before a storm.
He slowly closed his eyes, and the space around him seemed to be pulled by an inexplicable force. The spiritual energy surging in the underground spiritual veins was like small streams gathering into a river, rushing rapidly into his body.
These pure Xuanyin spiritual energies flowed leisurely in his body, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort, causing him to involuntarily let out a soft moan.
He carefully controlled this power, allowing it to flow through the intricate meridians, and each flow seemed to make the meridians stronger.
However, Shangguan Jiannan's heart was unusually calm, without the slightest ripple, except for a hint of solemnity that occasionally flashed across his face.
"Condensate!" He shouted softly, and the Xuanyin spiritual energy that was originally scattered like mist instantly condensed under his control, forming a ball of misty air that floated in his Dantian.
With the addition of this new force, the Xuanyin spiritual energy in the Dantian seemed to become more dense, faintly exuding an extraordinary aura.
In this secret room, the concentration of Xuanyin spiritual energy far exceeds that of the outside world. Shangguan Jiannan skillfully uses the "Night Shadowless Heart Method", not only absorbing the gifts from the underground spiritual veins, but also cleverly capturing the Xuanyin spiritual energy discharged by other disciples in the training ground when they are practicing.
For disciples who practice the Five Elements Kung Fu, the Xuanyin spiritual energy is undoubtedly a fatal temptation. It can not only slow down the operation of the Kung Fu, but also induce inner demons.
But for a shadow master like Shangguan Jiannan, this is a rare training resource, allowing his skills to display amazing power on both offense and defense.
In the training ground, Shangguan Jiannan immersed himself in cultivation. Day after day, except for necessary rest, he devoted almost all his time to this endless cultivation.
This hard work was not in vain. His cultivation improved by leaps and bounds, and in a short period of time he achieved achievements that would have been unattainable in a month.
"This spiritual vein is truly extraordinary." Shangguan Jiannan admired in his heart, his eyes flashing with desire and anticipation for unknown challenges.
One morning, Shangguan Jiannan ended a day of hard training, slowly stood up, and as he breathed in and out, a sense of emotion arose in his heart.
After ten days of intensive practice, the spiritual energy in his body has been filled to the extreme, as if a river is overflowing, and the "Night Shadowless Heart Method" has stagnated at the peak of the second level. He is only one step away from entering a new realm.