Chapter 199 - 190: Cultivation +1255

Chapter 199: Chapter 190: Cultivation +1255

Now that he understood the cause and effect, Chen Yue slowly stopped the operation of the Burning Essence Technique.

The ignited Heart Spirit and Qi Blood within him gradually calmed. The flow of Inner Strength through his meridians, which had been surging due to the Burning Essence Technique, also returned to its normal rhythm.

The next moment, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi that he had been able to faintly sense began to gradually disappear from his perception.

The warm air currents that had been surrounding his body grew blurry and distant, little by little, until even their outlines vanished completely.

The sensation was rather unpleasant, like a person walking in darkness who had just grown accustomed to someone holding a lamp for him, only for it to be suddenly extinguished, plunging him back into complete blackness.

He felt a sense of loss, as if he had forgotten something important but couldn’t recall what it was.

Chen Yue suppressed the strange feeling in his heart. He took a deep breath and circulated the Burning Essence Technique once more, reigniting his Heart Spirit and setting his Qi Blood ablaze.

The next moment, the Sword Intent in his Sea of Consciousness flared brightly once more, becoming brilliant.

The surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi reappeared in Chen Yue’s perception.

Chen Yue opened his eyes, and he couldn’t help but smile.

’So that’s how it is. In my current state, I can only sense Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi when I’m operating the Burning Essence Technique.’

’The Burning Essence Technique is the key, the switch, the bridge that connects me to the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.’

’Without operating the Burning Essence Technique, the connection between my Heart Spirit and the Primordial Qi is severed. I’m still just a Marrow Refining Realm Martial Artist, completely unable to perceive Primordial Qi.’

’I can’t stop my daily cultivation of the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell. I have to make sure there’s always a presence of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi in my Qi Blood.’

One thought surfaced, followed by another:

’If I use the Burning Pill Technique in a fight... besides the increase in combat power from burning my Heart Spirit and Qi Blood, I’d also be able to sense Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. Could I borrow that power to boost my strength even further?’

The idea sent a ripple through Chen Yue’s Heart Spirit. Once he could perceive Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, he could actively guide it to enhance his own power.

This thought invigorated Chen Yue. Just yesterday, he had considered that the Burning Essence Technique could be used as a combat Secret Technique. The method of burning both Heart Spirit and Qi Blood for more efficient Inner Strength circulation was, in itself, a desperate, life-risking way to boost his power.

’Now, it seems even more effective than conventional combat Secret Techniques. Not only does it burn my own reserves for power, but it can also draw replenishment from the outside by sensing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, creating a two-way enhancement, both internal and external.’

’If I were to combine the Burning Pill Technique with Celestial Demon Dissolution... could I finally use Celestial Demon Dissolution normally?’

A new, even bolder thought emerged.

He had long since cultivated Celestial Demon Dissolution to the Perfection level, but Chen Yue had never dared to actually use it.

The side effects of that Secret Technique were too severe. It essentially burned the body’s very Origin in exchange for a short-term burst of combat power. Using it could very well lead to his body collapsing completely.

Chen Yue didn’t even dare to attempt it once, fearing that a single use would cause his Physique to completely break down.

But now, it seemed there was a solution.

’The Burning Essence Technique can sense and guide Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. If, while Celestial Demon Dissolution burns the Origin of my Qi Blood, I can simultaneously operate the Burning Essence Technique... I could use the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi I perceive to replenish the Qi Blood I’m burning.’

’It might not offset the cost completely, but as long as it could replenish even a portion—even if it just lessened the severity of the side effects—Celestial Demon Dissolution would no longer be a trump card that could only be played once before death.’

Chen Yue’s breathing quickened for a moment, but he quickly suppressed the surge of excitement.

Setting aside his thoughts about Celestial Demon Dissolution and its combat applications, he closed his eyes again, allowing his Heart Spirit to become calm and focused.

Chen Yue actively extended his evolved Sword Intent, probing the dense Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi around his body.

This time, he wasn’t just passively sensing it; he was actively guiding it.

Although he couldn’t guide much of it without Innate Acupoints, there was still a major difference between conscious and unconscious effort. The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi that had already permeated his flesh and blood was especially easy for him to guide into the circulation of his Inner Strength.

In an instant, a sensation far more distinct than before coursed through his meridians.

The circulation speed of Chen Yue’s Inner Strength suddenly accelerated, and his Inner Strength seemed to roar through his meridians.

The Inner Strength flowed along his meridians through his limbs and bones, then converged back in his Dantian. As one Circulation completed, the resulting increase in his Cultivation far surpassed what he’d felt from passive absorption. It was so intense that it even made his meridians feel swollen.

Chen Yue opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a murky breath. It formed a wisp of pale white mist in the dim hall, which rose for a moment before dissipating into the air.

A complex emotion flickered in Chen Yue’s eyes—the satisfaction of confirmation, mixed with a faint trace of resignation.

’The meridians of a Marrow Refining Realm practitioner are still a bit weak.’ He had thought his own were tough enough; after all, the tempering from the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell was so comprehensive, with every aspect of his body being constantly polished and strengthened day and night.

’And yet, even with all that, a single complete Circulation was enough to overwhelm my meridians. They couldn’t handle the influx and refinement of so much Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.’

’Then again, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi is also exceptionally dense.’

’The concentration of Primordial Qi on this Gathering Essence Spirit Platform is dozens of times higher than in the normal world outside—maybe even more.’