Chapitre 52: Chapter 52: Zhu Zhu's Cultivation [Bonus Chapter]
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Early morning.
Zhu Zhuqing got up early in the morning from the dormitory and ran around the village.
Today is the first day of entering Shrek Academy. She did not feel happy because of the first day of school, but instead felt more heavy-hearted and under greater pressure.
This Shrek Academy is indeed an academy that only accepts monsters. The freshmen who entered this academy with her are all very strong, but her strength turned out to be the weakest among them, which embarrassed her.
There were few freshmen, and there were only four of them. Everyone's age was similar, but two of them were already at level twenty-nine for soul power. There was another one who was only one level lower than her, at level twenty-six for soul power, but that person was an auxiliary soul master. Moreover, cultivating as an auxiliary soul master is much more difficult than cultivating as a combat-type soul master. This showed that her talent was really lacking, which made her feel frustrated.
Especially that Blue Silver Grass soul master, who was able to force a Seven-ring Soul Saint into such a state all by himself. His strength was terrifying, which reminded her of that annoying chatterbox.
Hope the cultivation method he mentioned is useful!
Zhu Zhuqing thought in her heart.
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"What? You want me to teach you cultivation?"
"Hahaha, that's no problem. It's just that Zhu Zhu, you took the initiative to talk to me, which surprised me a bit. And it's about cultivation. Well, very good, Zhu Zhu, you are such a good and studious kid! I have high hopes for you!"
"Alright, let's not waste time. About my cultivation method! First, you need to exercise your body well and have a strong physique. Only then will cultivation be twice as effective. I can see that you haven't paid much attention to physical training! Focusing only on soul power cultivation is not advisable! The body is like a barrel, and soul power is like water. How much water it can hold depends on the size of the barrel."
"How to do it? Well, let's start with running. Don't use soul power, just rely on your own physical strength to run until you can't hold on anymore. I did this when I was young, and it was very effective. If possible, add some weight."
"Secondly, it's about controlling and using soul power. You don't understand, right? It means being able to use your soul power as you wish, like..."
Zeng Yi paused, jumped off the ground, and landed in the middle of a small river, hands behind his back, stepping on the surface of the water with his feet as if stepping on solid ground. This shocked Zhu Zhuqing, and she couldn't believe it. She knew that the river was more than two meters deep. How did he do that?
"This is not a soul skill! It's just a small skill of soul power control, and there are even more advanced techniques." Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's astonished expression, Zeng Yi smiled and said. Then he lightly tapped his right foot, causing ripples on the water's surface. The river water splashed and turned into small drops of water floating in front of Zeng Yi, hovering in the air.
"Go."
Zeng Yi lightly uttered a word, and the water droplets that were suspended in the air suddenly surged up like bullets, quickly shooting towards a stone on the river bank, leaving small holes in it, leaving Zhu Zhuqing stunned.
"Soul power is not just blue energy, it's not only for using soul skills. It's a form of energy, and when used properly, it becomes a powerful force. So, if you want to become stronger, you need to learn how to control and use your own soul power, precisely and as you wish. When you can do this, you will be among the strongest in the same realm."
"As for how to do it? Zhu Zhu, you can start with stepping on trees!" Zeng Yi said, then his figure flashed and appeared next to a tree on the river bank. He stepped on the trunk with his right foot, followed by his left foot, and stood sideways on the trunk in a strange posture, parallel to the ground.
"Just like this, cover your soul power on the soles of your feet, let it form an adhesive force, so that you can step on the tree. Remember, the soul power should be balanced in every part of your body, so that you can stand firmly! When you can do this, you can practice stepping on water."
"As for the third aspect, it's the perfect fusion of soul power and your own strength, like this..."
As he spoke, Zeng Yi flashed from the tree and appeared next to a large stone about one person tall. He raised his right hand in a sword-hand pose, and a pale blue soul power covered his hand. He lightly slashed from top to bottom on the stone, creating a straight and smooth cut, splitting it in half.
"When you can do this, then you will have the ability to create your own soul skills. Of course, in order to achieve this, you need to handle the previous two aspects well. By that time, you will naturally comprehend it."
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Memories of the time when she traveled with Zeng Yi came to mind. The scene when he taught her cultivation methods.
Zhu Zhuqing had to admit that although she found this person annoying, his strength was truly terrifying. She had fought against Zeng Yi using all her strength, but she couldn't cause him any trouble. Moreover, he didn't even use soul power, relying solely on his body's power, speed, and techniques to subdue her. His strength was immeasurable, and didn't seem like the strength a Soul Elder could possess.
Being able to freely use one's own power, focusing all the power at one point, breaking through a defense in an instant—if you can do this, you can stand at the top among the strong.
These were the words Zeng Yi said to Zhu Zhuqing. These words deeply impressed her.
I will become stronger!
Zhu Zhuqing made a firm resolution, with a determined belief shining in her dark eyes, and sprinted forward with all her might.
This village was not large, circling around it was only about four kilometers. However, Zhu Zhuqing didn't use soul power, relying only on her physical strength to run. After running two laps, she was panting heavily, exhausted, covered in sweat, and her legs trembling non-stop.
She didn't expect her physical fitness to be so poor without using soul power. She couldn't continue after just two laps.
Zhu Zhuqing supported herself against a tree trunk, bent over and gasped for breath, feeling somewhat skeptical about her life.
Let's go back to the dormitory first! I really can't run anymore now. I'll run a few more laps in the evening.
After resting for a while, Zhu Zhuqing returned to the school dormitory.
In the girls' dormitory of Shrek Academy, there were also only three girls, with two of them living in one room, while she, with her cold and solitary temperament, chose to live alone.
Returning to her dormitory, Zhu Zhuqing first took a shower, changed her clothes, then walked out of the room and went to a big tree. She stared fixedly at the thick trunk, recalling the scene of Zeng Yi standing on the trunk.
I can definitely do it too!
Taking a deep breath, Zhu Zhuqing concentrated her soul power on the soles of her feet, and extended one foot to step on the trunk. Then the other foot followed suit. However, her body stumbled, and she fell on the ground.
Ouch, that hurts!
Zhu Zhuqing stood up somewhat unwillingly and continued trying to step on the tree, but she failed again and again.
No, it shouldn't be like this.
This time, Zhu Zhuqing didn't continue to recklessly climb up, but sat down on the ground, closed her eyes, and pondered where the problem was.
"Soul power is a form of energy. You have to learn how to control it and change its nature."
That's right!
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly opened her eyes and thought of the words Zeng Yi said. She stood up from the ground.
To be able to step horizontally on the tree trunk, she needed to transform her soul power into an adhesive force that tightly adhered to the tree.
She stretched out her hand, and a faint light radiated from her palm. This was her soul power.
She attempted to change the nature of her soul power, to make it become an adhesive force.
Zhu Zhuqing thought in her mind, pressed her palm against the tree trunk, closed her eyes, and controlled her soul power, trying to change its state.
It worked!
After more than ten minutes of standing under the tree, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly opened her eyes, and a look of joy flickered in her gaze. Because she felt that her palm was firmly adhered to the tree trunk.
So this is how you change the soul power?
Zhu Zhuqing withdrew her soul power from her hand, took her hand down, and felt the sensation just now. With her soul power focused on her feet, she stepped on the tree trunk, took a deep breath, and pressed her other foot onto it.
It worked!
Seeing that her body was unaffected by gravity and remained parallel to the ground, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but feel delighted.
"Zhuqing!"
Suddenly, a voice came out of nowhere, startling Zhu Zhuqing, causing her soul power to become chaotic, and her body fell down involuntarily.
Splash ~
"Oh? What are you doing here?"
As soon as Ning Rongrong arrived, she saw Zhu Zhuqing lying on the ground in a mess and asked regretfully.
"Nothing."
Zhu Zhuqing quickly stood up from the ground. Her disheveled appearance was seen by others, and her face looked a little embarrassed. However, this emotion disappeared in an instant, recovering her cold demeanor and faintly saying to Ning Rongrong.
"Do you need anything?"
Her cultivation was suddenly interrupted, which made her a bit unhappy, but it was also because her concentration was lacking. Otherwise, she wouldn't have dissipated her soul power just because of a shout.
Ning Rongrong didn't perceive any unhappy emotion in Zhu Zhuqing's tone. She sweetly smiled and said, "I've come to find you to have breakfast in the cafeteria! Xiao Wu was already called out by her brother early in the morning, so I came to find you for some company."
"Okay!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded lightly. She had gotten up early for cultivation and hadn't eaten anything. Now she was hungry.
"Oh? That's great! Let's go together!"
Seeing her agreement, Ning Rongrong happily exclaimed. She initially thought it would be difficult to get along with Zhu Zhuqing due to her cold demeanor, but it seems that it wasn't the case.
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