’Wait...’
’That’s not right!’
Qin Feng’s eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing within them before vanishing.
He suddenly realized a crucial detail he had overlooked.
Lord Zhou had indeed just given him guidance, the content of which was the impartation of the Supreme Secret Technique, the Ten-Complete Hand.
In a sense, this opportunity for "guidance" had already been used up.
However...
Qin Feng’s brow furrowed slightly.
’What kind of status did Lord Zhou possess? He stood at a height from which he could overlook the entire galaxy.’
The Ten-Complete Hand he imparted was a Supreme "Nourishing Technique" that could be considered a strategic-level inheritance for the entire Empire. Its value was immeasurable.
But as for his most pressing need—how to safely and efficiently break through from the Fourth Level of Enlightenment Realm to the Fifth-level Meridian Realm, and what key points and pitfalls to watch out for during the meridian union process that weren’t recorded in ordinary Cultivation Techniques and were known only to powerful experts who had personally experienced it... Lord Zhou hadn’t mentioned a single word about these specific, minute details.
’It wasn’t that Lord Zhou had been negligent.’
’Rather, given his status, it was completely unnecessary and inappropriate for him to explain such "basic" matters.’
’So... who should I ask about these things?’
The answer was self-evident.
Master Yu Han!
’As an elite disciple in Master Yu Han’s private domain, I’m entitled to regular guidance sessions!’
’The reward from the rookie tournament was "extra," and it doesn’t conflict with the privileges I already possess!’
’I’m about to undergo a critical, life-altering breakthrough. This is precisely the most natural and important matter to use my master’s guidance for!’
Thinking of this, Qin Feng didn’t hesitate for another moment.
He immediately opened his personal Subspace Terminal again, found the dialogue box for Master Yu Han, and respectfully sent a request.
[Master, this student, Qin Feng, humbly requests to use an opportunity for guidance. I am about to attempt a breakthrough to the Fifth-level Meridian Realm and have several critical cultivation questions for which I urgently need your wisdom.]
Almost the very next second after he sent it.
"BEEP."
A crisp notification sound rang out.
Master Yu Han’s reply had arrived.
The content of the reply was as concise as ever, yet it sent a trace of warmth through Qin Feng’s heart.
"Come back. Lord Zhou has already left."
With no other thoughts in his mind, Qin Feng turned around and sped back toward the bamboo forest above the sea of clouds at his fastest speed.
...
When Qin Feng’s figure appeared before the quaint bamboo pavilion for the second time, the scene was completely different.
The formless yet ubiquitous, soul-shaking pressure of Lord Zhou’s Iron Blood aura had vanished without a trace.
In its place was a tranquil, far-reaching, and peaceful aura that was one with heaven, earth, and nature.
Master Yu Han was sitting alone and quietly on a stone bench in the pavilion.
Before him was an antique tea set. A pot of clear tea was BUBBLING with steam, its refined fragrance mixing with the fresh scent of bamboo leaves, a truly refreshing aroma.
Seeing Qin Feng return, Yu Han showed no surprise on his face.
He simply raised his eyelids, gave Qin Feng a faint glance, then lifted his teacup and took a light sip.
Before Qin Feng could bow and ask his questions, Yu Han had already set down his teacup. His deep eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through everything, looked directly at Qin Feng as he got straight to the point:
"You want to ask about cultivating in the Fifth-level Meridian Realm, and how to advance to a Sixth-Level Soaring Martial Artist after that, correct?"
He hit the nail on the head.
The whole speech Qin Feng had prepared was instantly stuck in his throat.
"Yes. That is precisely why I have come, Master."
Qin Feng bowed respectfully and nodded heavily.
Yu Han nodded in satisfaction. Without any more superfluous words, he went straight to the main topic.
"For you, the Fifth-level Meridian Realm has only one core focus."
Yu Han held up one finger. His tone was calm, but every word was a gem.
"And that is to complete the meridian union at the fastest possible speed."
"You have already forged 360 major acupoints, completing the path of the fourth level. You just need to advance with courage and diligence, follow the guidance of the Great Sun Qi Meridian Method, and merge those 360 ’Great Sun Acupoints’ into one, forging a single, unique ’Primordial Acupoint’."
Yu Han lifted his teacup and took another sip, seemingly giving Qin Feng time to digest the information.
"Once the ’Primordial Acupoint’ is formed, go immediately to the Imperial Trading House and purchase a copy of the most basic technique, Introduction to Basic Mental Power Control. Then, strictly follow the Cultivation Technique’s instructions and try to use your faint Mental Power to guide the now-fused and incomparably pure Spiritual Energy within your ’Primordial Acupoint’."
"Use your Mental Power as the ’guide’ and the Spiritual Energy as the ’water’ to flush and temper your limbs, your organs, and even every single cell. This process will allow you to continue raising your life force index and break through the four great limits."
"At the same time, you must not slack off in your own Meditation practice. Whether it’s the Great Sun Visualization Method or the Emperor Meditation Method, you must cultivate them persistently. This is because the strength of your Mental Power will directly determine when you can step into the sixth level."
Yu Han put down his teacup, looked at Qin Feng, and gave him an incredibly clear, quantifiable standard.
"When the strength of your Mental Power, through Meditation, has steadily increased to 30 points, you will discover that your mind can begin to interfere with the material world."