Chapter 902 - 627: Advent! (Part 2)

"Moreover, this practice has no barriers, regardless of one’s innate strength or weakness. It requires only half an hour of meditation every day to nurture blood and energy and to relieve the hidden ailments from daily toil, making it most suitable for you and Mother."

Xu Mo immediately echoed, earnestly completing the conversation.

"Yes, Father. We’ve repeatedly inquired of the Master, ensuring there’s not the slightest deception."

"The Master permits family members to practice this basic Fetal Breathing Skill."

"The Cultivation Technique is simple and easy to learn. We will teach you step by step, and you will quickly grasp it..."

Xu Hu listened silently to his two sons’ meticulous explanations, his concerns gradually melting away.

He reflected on his half-life of hardship, wandering through storm and rain, his body and bones long worn and weary.

His wife had managed household affairs for years, tirelessly working day and night, her body always frail.

After a long silence, he nodded slowly, his eyes slightly warm.

"Alright."

"Father will learn."

"Once I master it, I will teach your mother well, and the family can cultivate together."

Seeing their father agree, the two brothers immediately smiled with joy.

Xu Mo quickly helped Xu Hu to the green stone bench in the courtyard, guiding him to sit properly with legs crossed.

Xu Yu squatted at his side, guiding him gently, word by word.

"Father, straighten your back, relax your entire body, close your eyes lightly, eliminate distractions, slow your breathing, focus wholeheartedly..."

"Breathe in gently, let your thoughts descend, settling steadily below the Dantian in your abdomen. Exhale smoothly, expelling the turbid air within your body, progressing sequentially..."

Following the instructions, Xu Hu tried, but his years of labor left his temperament agitated and unsettled.

His mind was filled with lake water catches, fieldwork, household chores, thoughts rushing endlessly.

His breathing was chaotic and rapid, unable to calm down, feeling no discernible sensation.

After a moment, he grew slightly impatient, wanting to stand up.

"I can’t do it, Ah Yu. I can’t quiet my mind."

"My head’s a mess, no perception at all. I’m afraid I won’t be able to practice this skill of self-cultivation."

Xu Yu spoke with a gentle tone, slowly comforting, without a trace of impatience.

"Father, there’s no need to rush."

"The Fetal Breathing path emphasizes Calm Heart, cannot be hurried, cannot be agitated."

"All beginners are like this. Slowly clear your thoughts, focus on each breath and that’s enough."

He extended his palm, gently placing it on Xu Hu’s back, calmly guiding the circulation of breath.

"Feel the breath entering the throat, sinking smoothly along the meridians, nourishing the Dantian."

"Like lake water slowly overflowing the embankment, gentle and calm, never force the energy."

Xu Mo softly reminded from the side, catering to his father’s daily habits for guidance.

"Relax your shoulders, don’t tense them."

"Slow your breathing, as if quietly waiting for a fish to bite on the lake surface."

"Calm your mind, and your breath will naturally stabilize."

Under the patient guidance and soothing of his two sons,

Xu Hu gradually settled his Heart Spirit, discarding trivial matters.

His breathing became progressively calm, gentle, even, thoughts smoothly descending with each breath, body and mind completely relaxed.

...

Days passed by.

This particular day.

Xu Hu suddenly felt a faint, warm stream of qi spontaneously arise within his Dantian, slowly circulating through his meridians to his limbs.

The accumulated weariness and aches dissipated gradually within this warmth.

He suddenly opened his eyes, filled with disbelief and joy.

"I did it!"

"Ah Yu, Ah Mo, I felt it! A warmth slowly circulating within my body!"

Xu Yu smiled gently, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"This is the Inner Breath initial formation of Fetal Breathing."

"By meditating daily, the Inner Breath will gradually thicken, nourishing the body’s muscles and blood."

"Once fully proficient, I will teach you the complete Technique, then teach Mother to practice together."

"Good, good!"

Xu Hu continuously responded, smiling broadly, his entire body feeling light and comfortable.

Xu Mu approached quietly upon hearing, standing calmly at the edge of the courtyard.

Seeing the harmonious scene of the father and sons practicing with devotion, her eyes softened, smiling contentedly.

From this point onwards.

Xu Hu meditated and practiced regularly, with his two sons readily offering advice and corrections.

Once he became proficient, he taught his wife hand in hand, allowing the couple to nurture and cultivate health together.

...

All of this was clearly observed by Chen Sheng outside the dimensions.

"Fetal Breathing, Inner Qi, True Qi, True Yuan, entering the path, Celestial Being..."

"The Martial Arts path of this world is indeed unique, mysterious and distinctive."

"Starting from Fetal Breathing, both the physical body and the spirit undergo dual Cultivation."

"Emphasizes meditation, emphasizes visualization, emphasizes the settling of the Heart Spirit, with inward cultivation as the foundation, Static Cultivation as the base."

"Nine layers of Fetal Breathing, advancing step by step, without borrowing external force, without seeking outward release, following every step solidly."

"The most unique aspect lies in the practice core of transforming illusion into reality."

"No need to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, no plundering of external Primordial Qi opportunities. All Extraordinary Power arises within, without seeking externally."

"Lock the spirit with mind, nourish the viscera with visualization, and drive the transformation of qi and blood with spiritual metamorphosis."

"Inner Qi arises from this, followed by condensation of True Qi, accumulation of True Yuan, all sharing the same foundational logic."

...

Time flies, years pass swiftly, and ten years have quickly passed.

The once youthful apprentice studying Martial Arts had grown into a tall and heroic young man.

Xu Yu and Xu Mo completed their Cultivation to Perfection, achieving Great Success in martial training, successfully graduating, their Martial Arts cultivation solid and profound, surpassing ordinary Martial Artists.

Thanks to Hall Master Zhou’s strong recommendation, the two entered the Prefecture City authority together, assuming the rank of military officer, receiving government salaries.

On this day, the quiet Linshui Fishing Village suddenly burst into excitement and chaos.

The sound of gongs and drums rang out along the rural path, the bustling voices drew the entire village to watch.

Xu Yu and Xu Mo wore neat blue official robes, riding tall horses, their postures upright, demeanor imposing, calm and majestic.

A squad of armored officials accompanied them, a grand procession returning home in glory, infinite splendor.

A humble fishing village had never seen such official grandeur.