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“Brother Tian? Why did he clutch his stomach and say you were cheating after you exchanged punches?”
Shen Tianming asked, puzzled.
“Because I threw two punches,” Qin Tianfeng replied lightly.
“Two punches?”
Shen Tianming looked at Qin Tian in surprise, realizing that Qin Tian's strength had become so formidable.
As night fell, Qin Tian's slender figure stood atop the Summit, still vigorously throwing punches at the ancient tree.
The Tiger Roar Fist had reached perfection at a speed that even Qin Tian himself found hard to believe.
However, it was merely a low-tier technique, and even when cultivated to perfection, the improvement it could bring to Qin Tian was ultimately limited.
Thus, Qin Tian focused his consciousness once more into his right eye, continuously analyzing and dissecting the Kaiyang Fist he had seen Wu Kui perform during the day. He hoped to grasp the essence of this mid-tier technique successfully.
After all, this was a mid-tier technique.
Once mastered, it would significantly enhance Qin Tian's Combat Power.
Moreover, as his combat skills improved, his Meridians would also be rapidly opened. The cultivation of techniques served primarily to enhance combat strength, but equally importantly, it could lead to breakthroughs in Cultivation.
Continuously practicing the Kaiyang Fist, Qin Tian felt his Meridians rapidly opening up through relentless training.
One Meridian.
Two Meridians.
Three Meridians.
After just a glance, the Kaiyang Fist in Qin Tian's hands became increasingly familiar, as if he had already seen the essence of the technique.
An hour later, Qin Tian looked at his hands in astonishment. The overwhelming power surging within him made him take a deep breath, and he couldn't help but shout out loud.
"I am a genius!"
In just one hour, having never seen the essence of the technique before, Qin Tian managed to reach Minor Achievement in this martial art simply by executing it once with Wu Kui. Although it was only Minor Achievement, it filled Qin Tian's heart with a sense of accomplishment.
The cold wind blew sharply.
Yet, Qin Tian felt no fatigue or chill; his body was covered in layers of fine sweat. Beneath that sweat lay layers of foul-smelling black impurities.
These were the bodily impurities expelled after his Meridians were opened.
The practice of Channeling Realm essentially involved fully opening all the Meridians in the body while simultaneously expelling impurities from within.
As more and more Meridians opened up, Qin Tian's cultivation continued to rise.
Originally, Qin Tian had only opened thirteen Meridians, barely stepping into the Second Layer of Meridian Realm.
After several hours of practicing the Kaiyang Fist, he had opened twenty-three Meridians, drawing infinitely closer to the great perfection of the Second Layer of Meridian Realm.
Clenching his fists, he gazed at the ancient tree before him, already riddled with holes.
Qin Tian was confident. If he were to fight Wu Kui now, he wouldn't even need to unleash two punches in rapid succession. Just a single, forceful blow would be enough to injure Wu Kui.
He had not rested that night.
The elusive Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening was now within reach.
As long as he stepped into the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening, he would qualify for his first entry into the Meridian Pavilion. This qualification was something Qin Tian was determined to obtain, and he had to fight for it.
After all, he had no backing, no connections like Wu Kui, who could attain mid-level techniques upon reaching the Second Layer of Meridian Realm, with others guiding him toward mastery.
On the Path of Cultivation, without a background, one could only strive forward with all their might.
Morning broke as the sun rose in the east.
With the final punch delivered, the ancient tree, already battered and worn, trembled violently before exploding outward, leaving a deep fist-sized hole created by Qin Tian's strike.
Looking at the ancient tree so close at hand, he noticed a fresh break.
A wave of intense pain surged through Qin Tian's body as his twenty-fifth Meridian was finally opened. Along with it came a foul-smelling black viscous substance that emerged from every pore of his body.
And with it, an even greater Combat Power.
Though he was just one Meridian away from achieving the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening and completing the Second Layer of Meridian Realm, after reaching the third layer, Qin Tian would be able to temporarily separate his blood energy from his body and strike from a distance.
It was a world apart.
In a single night, Qin Tian broke through to the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening, and his joy was beyond words.
After all, he had struggled for three years, barely managing to break through to the Second Layer of Meridian Realm. Now, with the mysterious world existing in his right eye, he had opened all twelve Meridians overnight and stepped into the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening!
The difference between before and after was like heaven and earth.
"I need to take a bath!" Qin Tian smiled bitterly as he found some clothes and washed himself in a stream halfway up the mountain. After washing away the impurities, he surprisingly felt a refreshing fragrance emanating from his body.
This was the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening he had longed for.
Unlike the first and second layers of Channeling Realm, the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening had a privilege: it granted him one opportunity to enter the Meridian Pavilion.
Of course, it was only once. The next chance would only come if he ranked in the top ten during the Outer Sect Grand Competition and entered the Inner Sect, where he could exchange Merit Points for access to the Meridian Pavilion.
This was his only opportunity to encounter more powerful techniques before stepping into the Inner Sect.
...
Xuan Yang Sword Sect, Meridian Pavilion.
When Qin Tian arrived here, the elder guarding the Meridian Pavilion took a special look at him before allowing him to enter.
For three years, he had worked hard every day but had only reached the Second Layer of Meridian Realm, making him a laughingstock in Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
As an elder of the Meridian Pavilion, he had heard about Qin Tian a few times during his idle moments.
However, he never expected that Qin Tian would be able to step into the third layer of Channeling Realm just before turning fifteen. It seemed that heaven had finally opened its eyes. Yet, stepping into the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening at fifteen clearly indicated limited talent; even if he could remain in the Sect, he would merely be one among countless low-level cultivators—nothing noteworthy!
The elder didn’t pay much attention afterward; he simply reminded Qin Tian of some precautions before dozing off.
Meridian Pavilion, First Floor.
The Meridian Pavilion has three floors in total. The first floor mainly houses low-level martial arts techniques, along with a few mid-level ones.
In the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening, one can only borrow one mid-level technique or two low-level techniques within the span of a single incense stick. Although Qin Tian had defeated Wu Kui, who possessed a fully mastered mid-level technique, he did not believe that his Tiger Roar Fist was truly superior to Kaiyang Fist. The primary reason for defeating Wu Kui was largely due to the power of the Double Pupil.
Without the Double Pupil, which had exponentially enhanced his reaction time and speed in an instant, even if Tiger Roar Fist had been perfected, the outcome of that battle would have been predictable—Qin Tian would have been thoroughly beaten, without exception.
Thus, this time, Qin Tian's goal was to find a mid-level technique that he could cultivate to make up for his deficiencies in combat skills. Although he had already practiced Kaiyang Fist for a night, having an additional technique to enhance his Combat Power was something Qin Tian naturally desired.
Early in the morning, many people arrived at the Meridian Pavilion to borrow techniques.
Most of these individuals were Inner Sect Disciples, as they could access the Meridian Pavilion without limit as long as they had enough Merit Points. In contrast, Outer Sect Disciples could only enter once they reached the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening.
"Hey, isn't that Qin Tian?"
Suddenly, a light scoff drew the attention of countless people on the first floor. As their gazes converged on him, Qin Tian remained expressionless and calmly approached the bookshelf to browse through the texts.
Having spent many years in the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, he was already accustomed to such scrutiny.
"Is it true? Has he finally entered the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening after three years? Not bad," someone chuckled and continued reading.
"Did you hear? He apparently defeated Wu Kui from the Outer Sect yesterday!"
"Haha, an Outer Sect Disciple is nothing but an ant in our eyes. Besides, I remember that Wu Kui is only at the Second Layer of Meridian Realm. This kid is at least at the third level; if he couldn't defeat him, he might as well pack up and go home. Anyway, let's focus on selecting techniques! Wasting attention on such trash only lowers our standards."
"True enough, haha."
After briefly acknowledging Qin Tian, many returned to seriously selecting their techniques. After all, in the eyes of these Inner Sect Disciples, someone like Qin Tian, an Outer Sect Disciple, was truly insignificant.
“Lingxiao Ninefold Sword, a mid-level technique. It condenses the power of Meridians into the sword, producing layered attacks. It bears a resemblance to my Tiger Roar Fist. However, upon reaching mastery, it can generate an effect of nine layers of enhancement. Truly impressive for a mid-level technique.”
Qin Tian clicked his tongue in amazement as he set down one book and picked up another.
“Eight Gates Classic, a mid-level technique. It opens a gate using twelve Meridians to defend against an opponent's attacks. Upon reaching mastery, it can open the Eight Gates, allowing defense against strong opponents from the Channeling Realm Eight Heavens. Indeed, this mid-level technique is significantly more powerful than low-level techniques.”
Qin Tian flipped through the pages of this book, reading a few before reluctantly leaving it behind to explore other books.
After flipping through more than ten books, he found himself at a loss. Each of these combat techniques and skills was formidable. Just acquiring one could greatly enhance his Combat Power. Yet, with only one opportunity to choose, he felt confused.
“Should I choose an offensive technique or a defensive one? Or perhaps… a movement technique?”
Up until now, Qin Tian had only perfected the Tiger Roar Fist and had yet to master the Kaiyang Fist. In reality, he was lacking in any type of technique.
“Let me think about which one to choose!” Qin Tian closed his eyes, leaned gently against the bookshelf, and began to contemplate all the techniques he had just reviewed.
“Iron Cutting Sword Technique, consisting of nine forms. It is extremely difficult to learn because it requires a fine sword. Otherwise, even a skilled craftsman cannot work without materials. The Eight Gates Classic can open the Eight Gates, namely, Heaven and Earth, Mysterious Yellow, and Chimera Eight Gates. Upon reaching the Heavenly Gate, even…”
While deep in thought, Qin Tian suddenly opened his eyes wide and gasped in surprise.
“Why do I feel like every technique and combat skill I just looked at is crystal clear in my mind? I can even recall which word is on which page!”
Suddenly realizing this, Qin Tian chuckled bitterly as he slapped his forehead. Just yesterday, after reading through the Kaiyang Fist, he had used it to step into the third level of the Channeling Realm. Given that, it made sense that he would remember these techniques.
How could he have forgotten this?
Overjoyed, he quickly found another book and flipped from the first page to the last. Then he closed it and randomly opened a page; at that moment, he had already memorized all the words on that page in his mind.
“It’s really true!” Qin Tian struggled to hide his excitement on his face. “If that’s the case, I can completely ‘empty’ this Meridian Pavilion.”
His heart trembled uncontrollably as he opened the second book.
Then, something happened that made all the powerful individuals selecting techniques in the Meridian Pavilion exchange glances. Qin Tian moved with incredible speed, flipping through the first shelf of books, from the first page to the last, but not choosing any, simply tossing them aside and opening the next book.
"Is he crazy? Is this his first time here?"
"Probably!"
Many people laughed at him and turned their attention back to their own selections, thinking that Qin Tian had lost his mind in excitement.
After a stick of incense had burned, three-quarters of the time had passed. Qin Tian arrived at the last shelf on the first floor.
This shelf looked extremely worn, as if it had been there for a long time.
On it lay only a single yellowed ancient book.
The moment Qin Tian laid eyes on this book, a sharp pain suddenly spread from his right eye.
Immediately after, a voice cried out, audible only to him and unheard by anyone else around. It came from within his right eye.
"Kid, hurry up and grab this book before anyone else notices it!"
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