Excited by the discovery of Xiu Ying's Water Spirit constitution, Liang Chen decided to share his knowledge with her. He felt it was the right thing to do, especially since she had been feeling down about her inability to cultivate qi.
He approached Xiu Ying and said, "I want to give you a gift. It's a cultivation technique that's perfect for your spiritual constitution. It's called the Water Dragon Technique, and it can help you improve your abilities quickly."
Xiu Ying was surprised by Liang Chen's offer. "But why would you do this for me?" she asked.
"Because I want to help you," Liang Chen replied. "And because we're friends. But you have to promise to keep it a secret. I don't want anyone else to know about it."
Xiu Ying nodded eagerly and promised to keep the technique a secret. Liang Chen taught her the Water Dragon Technique and watched as she began to practice it. He was pleased to see that she was making progress quickly and that the technique was indeed well-suited to her spiritual constitution.
As he watched Xiu Ying practice, Liang Chen felt a sense of satisfaction and pride. Like being a thousand-year-old proud mentor to his disciple. He knew that he had made the right decision in sharing his knowledge with her.
As the weeks pass, Liang Chen continues to cultivate and makes remarkable progress, breaking through Mortal Realm Level 5. Meanwhile, Xiu Ying also improves and manages to reach Mortal Realm Level 3, which makes her happy, but also a bit envious of Liang Chen's rapid progress.
The Universal Guide is amazed at their cultivation speed and cautions them that attracting too much attention could be dangerous. To protect themselves, the Universal Guide teaches them a stealth technique called the Shadow Veil Stealth technique, that can conceal their qi and aura from other cultivators.
Liang Chen asked the Universal Guide, "Are there any other uses of the Shadow Veil Stealth technique besides hiding our qi and aura?"
The Universal Guide replied, "Yes, the Shadow Veil Stealth technique can also enhance your stealth capabilities. It can make you faster and more agile, and it can also make you less noticeable to other people or demonic beasts."
Liang Chen was amazed. He had never thought that a single technique could have so many uses. He asked the Universal Guide, "Can you teach us how to use the Shadow Veil Stealth technique to its full potential?"
The Universal Guide replied, "Yes, I can teach you. But you must remember, that the Shadow Veil Stealth technique is a high-level technique. It requires a lot of practice and mastery to use it effectively. You must also be careful not to reveal your true identity while using it."
Liang Chen nodded in agreement. He is determined to master the Shadow Veil Stealth technique and use it to its full potential.
He quickly learns the technique and passes it on to Xiu Ying, who finds it a bit more difficult to learn but eventually succeeds. They both feel relieved that they can now move around without attracting unwanted attention.
Six years passed, and Liang Chen had grown into a strong and powerful cultivator. He was now a 14-year-old cultivator who had broken through to Mortal Realm Level 9.
However, with great power came great danger. The Universal Guide warned Liang Chen of divine damnation, a natural disaster that occurs when a cultivator reaches a certain level of power. It was a test from the heavens, a way to temper and purify one's body and soul.
He listened intently to the Universal Guide and asked how he could prepare for the divine damnation. The Universal Guide explained that the best way to prepare was to strengthen one's body and soul, as the divine damnation would test both.
The Universal Guide knew that Liang Chen needed to be even stronger if he was to survive the trials that lay ahead. So, the Guide decided to give him a new technique - a body refinement technique.
The technique was called the Iron Body Technique, and it involved using one's Qi to strengthen the body and make it more resilient. The Universal Guide explained that this technique would help Liang Chen withstand the divine damnation and other dangers he would face as he continued his cultivation journey.
As Liang Chen begins to learn the body refinement technique given to him by the Universal Guide, the Guide explains the different stages of body refinement.
The first stage is called the Bone Refinement Stage, which involves tempering the bones to make them stronger and more resilient. The second stage is called the Tendon Refinement Stage, which focuses on strengthening the tendons and improving flexibility.
The third stage is called the Muscle Refinement Stage, which involves building and toning the muscles to increase strength and agility. The fourth stage is called the Skin Refinement Stage, which focuses on improving the texture and quality of the skin.
The fifth and final stage is called the Blood Refinement Stage, which involves refining the blood to increase its purity and flow. This stage is considered the most difficult and dangerous, as it can lead to serious injury or even death if not done properly.
The Universal Guide cautions Liang Chen to take his time and be careful in his body refinement practice, as rushing through the stages could lead to disastrous consequences. "Obtaining the Bone Refinement stage should be enough to withstand the divine damnation and for you to enter the Qi Rifining realm."
Liang Chen began to focus on his physical and mental training. He pushed himself to his limits and beyond, enduring harsh physical trials and meditating for long hours to strengthen his spiritual energy.
As he trained, he also shared his knowledge and techniques with Xiu Ying, who had become a skilled cultivator in her own right. Together, they practiced and honed their skills, preparing for the divine damnation to test them both.
It took several days to nurture his bones with qi. Eventually, he succeeded in reaching the Bone Refinement stage, and he could feel the difference it made in his body. He was stronger, faster, and more resilient than ever before. He knew that he was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, and he was eager to continue his cultivation journey with his newfound strength.
Liang Chen felt the weight of the impending disaster on his shoulders, but he was determined to face it head-on. He continued to train and prepare, honing his skills and building his strength in anticipation of the divine damnation that would test his body and soul to the limit.