Stellar Palm Skill
[Age 16: You continued cultivating using the inheritance from the jade slip. You felt that this cultivation technique was a hundred times better than the one you learned in Frostbite sect. Excited by this revelation, you committed yourself wholeheartedly to the art of cultivation.]
[Age 17: With the food from your space bag finished, you started growing vegetables, coconuts, and fruits behind your cottage to sustain yourself, just as you did in the cave.]
[Age 18: Taking some pills from time to time, you sped up your cultivation progress, making significant strides towards reaching Body Tempering level 3.]
[Age 19: You continued your cultivation journey with the aid of spirit stones. You also tried to learn new skills from the jade slip and scrolls, but you still had a long way to go before mastering them.]
[Age 20: With every passing day, the elusive breakthrough to Body Tempering level 3 seemed more tangible, encouraging you to pour more effort into your cultivation.]
[Age 21: Then came the moment of triumph; the breakthrough you'd been longing for. The feeling was exhilarating. You had finally ascended to Body Tempering level 3.]
Seated on his bed, cross-legged, Xuan Ji opened his eyes, his gaze resting on the words written before him. He murmured to himself, "I've ascended to Body Tempering level 3. Without the aid of these potent pills and abundant spirit stones, this breakthrough would have taken considerably longer."
He paused before continuing, " Although I have achieved Body Tempering level 3, I couldn't escape the fact that I am considered the weakest among my peers at the same level. I lack the skills to enhance my power. And these pills, herbs, and spirit stones—though helpful—have filled my body with toxins."
His eyes hardened with resolve, "If I allow these toxins to accumulate unchecked, the consequences could be dire, even fatal. I must prioritize detoxifying my body." With that, he closed his eyes, plunging back into his cultivation, his focus shifted to purging his body of these harmful toxins.
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In the tranquil garden, Xu Han sat leisurely on a rocking chair, savoring the taste of tea that Lingxi had brewed for him. His eyes, filled with an excited gleam, were fixed on Xuan Ji.
"If I were to deny my excitement for the rewards this time, I'd be a liar," Xu Han mused, his voice laced with admiration. "Xuan Ji has not only broken through to Body Tempering level 3 but has also discovered another high-level inheritance. On top of that, he got his hands on valuable pills, herbs, and spirit stones."
He continued with a smirk, "And he's still alive and kicking! That means he can achieve even more, leading to greater rewards."
Sighing contentedly, he added, "It's quite a treat to rest and watch others do the hard work. I see now why wealthy people always seem to be so joyous. This was the kind of happiness I experienced in my previous life." He took another slow sip of his tea, relishing its taste as his gaze remained fixed on Xuan Ji.
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[Age 22: The next phase of your journey began with detoxification. You started harnessing the Qi from your surroundings, using it as a tool to purge the toxins from your body. You felt a slight improvement in your talent as the resistance in your body to Qi decreased. This filled you with a renewed sense of hope for the future.]
[Age 23: As you continued your detoxification process, your study of the scroll and jade slip did not falter.]
[Age 24: The toxins were stubborn but they did not deter your resolve. Amidst the struggle, you entered the elementary level of the Stellar Palm technique from the jade slip, a significant achievement in your cultivation journey.]
A towering gray rock stood defiantly in the distance, imposing and rugged. Its stature was intimidating—fifty feet high, twenty feet thick, and thirty feet wide.
However, its brief moment of dominance was abruptly shattered by a potent golden force from the other side. The force obliterated the once formidable rock into countless pieces, filling the air with swirling dust. What was once a symbol of strength now lay in ruins, reduced to a mere heap of rubble, while the air hung heavy with the aftermath of destruction.
As the dust settled, Xuan Ji was revealed, standing not too far away. His hand was radiating a fading golden light, a testament to the raw power he had just unleashed. He looked at the shattered rock, astonishment written across his face.
"This skill has quadrupled my inherent power! If I had an elemental spiritual root, my strike's power would have been magnified even more," Xuan Ji mused.
He exclaimed in excitement, "In the past, it would have taken me four full-power strikes to destroy a rock of this size. But now, just one strike is enough!"
His words reflected the significant power boost he had experienced from the Stellar Palm skill. The stark contrast between his strength before and after acquiring the skill was palpable.
Filled with ambition, Xuan Ji continued, "The exciting part is that I've only reached the elementary level of this skill. The power I'll wield once I achieve mastery level—it's hard to even fathom!"
His eyes sparkled with anticipation as he murmured to himself, "If only I could obtain this jade slip as a reward." The thought of possessing the complete knowledge and power hidden within the jade slip was enticing.
[Age 25: After countless days and nights of relentless effort, you finally achieved your goal—the toxins were expelled from your body. With their departure, a fresh wave of vitality and strength swept over you. With renewed vigor, you embarked on the next phase of your cultivation journey.]
[Age 27: Diligence was your constant companion as you continued with your cultivation. Each day was an opportunity to refine your skills and techniques further. Progress was steady and rewarding; you could feel your power growing incrementally.]
[Age 28: In the midst of your intense training, a slight tremor disturbed the serenity of your wooden cottage. It was momentary, and you chose to ignore it, remaining steadfast in your dedication to cultivation.]