Amidst his inner struggle and torment, Liu Feng secretly resolved to find a way to break through his current bottleneck.
He slowly closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and began to carefully review his four years of cultivation, trying to find a clue from the past to help him break through his predicament.
In his memory, his grandfather’s earnest words echoed in his ears again: “Cultivation is not just about blindly working hard; it also requires the guidance of wisdom and the right methods.”
Liu Feng muttered to himself, “I meditate every day, but maybe my method isn’t scientific.
Perhaps I should try some completely different meditation methods.”
So he threw himself into studying new meditation techniques.
During meditation, he eliminated distracting thoughts and focused all his attention on the flow and changes of soul power.
Gradually, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the more he focused on this, the more significantly his soul power increased.
This discovery was like a ray of dawn, instantly igniting the hope deep within him and making him convinced that he had found the key to breaking through the bottleneck.
Liu Feng thought to himself, “I need more practical experience.
Perhaps only through actual combat can I gain a more thorough understanding of how to use soul power.”
Since then, he had taken the initiative to actively seek out any opportunity to conduct practical exercises.
Whether it was sparring with his grandfather, exchanging blows with his father, or competing with his peers in the village, he participated with great enthusiasm.
During actual combat, he gradually realized that he still had many shortcomings in the use of soul power.
For example, the control of soul power was not precise enough, and subtle fluctuations in soul power were difficult to control at will.
The release speed of soul power was also not fast enough, often missing the best opportunity in the ever-changing battle.
These shortcomings made him realize that he must constantly hone his skills in real combat and continuously improve his abilities.
In the days of constantly trying new methods and persevering, Liu Feng keenly noticed some subtle changes that were happening to him.
Although soul power had not yet achieved a qualitative leap or breakthrough, its circulation speed had obviously accelerated and its activity level had also increased significantly.
He understood that as long as he persevered, breaking through the bottleneck was only a matter of time.
One evening, after dinner, Liu Feng decided to take a walk by the river.
He hoped that the pleasant time spent strolling along the river would soothe his long-tense nerves, and perhaps he could find inspiration to break through in this tranquil atmosphere.
The scenery along the river was breathtaking.
The afterglow of the setting sun was like a layer of golden gauze, gently sprinkling on the sparkling river surface, creating layers of dazzling golden ripples.
Liu Feng strolled slowly along the winding path by the river, constantly pondering how to break through his current bottleneck.
Before he knew it, he arrived at the riverbank.
Looking at the crystal-clear water, he suddenly felt an urge to go for a swim.
Swimming completely relaxed him, and the physical fatigue accumulated over the past few days gradually dissipated in the cool river water.
After swimming for a while, Liu Feng felt a little tired, so he swam to the shore, climbed up the riverbank, lay down in a patch of lush blue silver grass, slowly closed his eyes, and wholeheartedly enjoyed the caress of the breeze.
The leaves of the blue silver grass swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, as if softly singing a soothing lullaby, bringing him immense peace and tranquility.
“He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.” Liu Feng repeatedly recited this sentence in his heart, a question he had been pondering deeply lately.
“Yes, a true strong person is not only one who can defeat others, but also one who can defeat themselves,” Liu Feng murmured to himself.
At that moment, he suddenly realized that the reason he had been so anxious recently was because he was too concerned about the speed of his soul power improvement, thus ignoring the essence of cultivation.
The path of cultivation was not merely a simple accumulation of soul power, but also a rigorous test of one’s mental state.
If you couldn’t even keep your own mind at peace, how could you talk about breaking through bottlenecks?
Thinking of this, Liu Feng’s mind suddenly cleared up, as if a bright light had instantly dispelled all the gloom.
He slowly sat up, quietly sensing the faint yet vibrant fluctuations of soul power within his body, and an unprecedented firm belief surged in his heart.
“Level 10 will definitely not be my end.
I must break through it and then continue to strive for higher goals!” Liu Feng clenched his fists tightly, his eyes shining with a firm and ardent light.
To break through the bottleneck, one must not only overcome numerous external difficulties, but also conquer the anxiety and unease deep within oneself.
He took a deep breath, carefully sensing every subtle change in his body.
He was pleasantly surprised to find that when he truly and completely relaxed, the soul power within his body seemed to be infused with a new vitality, becoming more active.
He tried to guide his soul power to flow slowly within his body, focusing intently on sensing every change in it.
“So that’s how it is.
Bottlenecks aren’t insurmountable barriers; the key is finding a method that suits you.” Liu Feng suddenly understood, and a strong sense of joy welled up in his heart.
The next morning, before dawn, Liu Feng got up early and began his new day of cultivation.
Based on his insights gained by the river yesterday, he made comprehensive and meticulous adjustments to his cultivation methods.
He no longer blindly rushed for quick results, but paid more attention to every detail in the cultivation process, carefully feeling the flow and changes of soul power in his body.
He stood quietly beside the vibrant blue silver grass in the yard, slowly closed his eyes, and began a deep meditation.
He concentrated all his soul power in his dantian, and then guided it to circulate slowly within his body in an extremely gentle and slow manner.
He was pleasantly surprised to find that when he was truly focused and completely relaxed, the flow of his soul power became smoother than ever before, and the speed was also much faster than before.
“This is the key to the breakthrough!” Liu Feng thought to himself with joy, his excitement beyond words.
He continued to immerse himself in cultivation, focusing intently on sensing the subtle changes in his soul power.
He keenly sensed that when his soul power flowed to a certain level, he would naturally generate a strong feeling that he was about to break through.
Instead of forcibly pushing his soul power to break through, he chose to follow its natural course and patiently guided his soul power to break through step by step.
Finally, as the first rays of morning sunlight gently fell on Liu Feng’s face, his soul power reached a crucial critical point.
With a soft yet awe-inspiring sound, Liu Feng felt a powerful and surging force erupt from his dantian, instantly spreading throughout his body and filling every cell with vitality.
His soul power finally broke through level nine and successfully reached level ten!
“I’ve broken through!” Liu Feng suddenly opened his eyes, a smile of surprise and excitement spreading across his face, a smile brimming with a sense of accomplishment.
This breakthrough not only allowed him to successfully cross the threshold of level ten, but also enabled him to deeply understand the true meaning of cultivation—only by conquering oneself can one achieve true strength.
Hearing the commotion, Liu Bai quickly came out of the room.
Seeing the bright smile on Liu Feng’s face, he instantly understood that Liu Feng had successfully broken through.
He strode forward, gently patted Liu Feng’s shoulder, and said with satisfaction, “Xiao Feng, you’ve finally broken through.”
Liu Feng nodded vigorously, his eyes shining with excitement and pride: “Grandpa, I’ve finally broken through.
I understand now that bottlenecks are not insurmountable; the key is to find a method that suits you.”
Liu Bai smiled and nodded, his face full of satisfaction: “Good, good.
From today onwards, you will soon become a first-ring Soul Master.”
After breaking through to level ten, Liu Feng did not slack off at all; on the contrary, he became even more determined to achieve his goal.
He knew in his heart that level ten was just a brand new beginning, and the path of cultivation ahead was still incredibly long, filled with countless challenges and opportunities.
When Liu Qing returned home, Liu Feng couldn’t wait to tell his father the good news of his successful breakthrough.
Upon hearing this news, Liu Qing smiled with relief.
Liu Qing said with a smile, “Very good.
I didn’t expect you to break through to level ten so quickly.
It’s really beyond my expectations.
As expected of my son, you will definitely surpass me in the future.”
Liu Qing continued, “Level ten is an extremely important milestone.
Next, you’ll need to acquire your first spirit ring.
I’ll contact the spirit hunting team in Longxing Town.
Over the next few days, you can think carefully about the first spirit ring you want.
Once I’ve made the arrangements, we’ll set off on a spirit hunt.”
Liu Feng nodded vigorously, his heart filled with hope for the future.
Obtaining his first spirit ring would undoubtedly be another important turning point on his cultivation path.
[end of the chapter]