บท 20: Extreme training
The stars twinkled, adorning the night sky, while a crescent moon hung serenely, its cool, clear light filtering through the dense leaves, casting delicate beams into the tranquil forest.
Diyalan and Hulong patrolled outside, while Zhao Xin leaned against a tree trunk, his breathing steady as he rested with closed eyes.
Luo Hao, near another ancient tree, kept his eyes slightly narrowed, never letting his guard down.
Among the thick leaves of the tree Luo Hao leaned on, Mu Yudie slept peacefully, exhausted from the day's exertions that left her unable to muster any energy.
Luo Hao occasionally glanced at Mu Yudie among the leaves, his eyes showing a rare tenderness.
"Taptap!"
Luo Hao furrowed his thick brows, looking at the slowly approaching Shi Yan, and asked in surprise, "Still not resting?"
"Mm." Shi Yan nodded and quietly stood beside Luo Hao, asking softly, "In this area, isn't it unlikely for the enemy to find us?"
"Indeed, it won't be easy." Luo Hao smiled. "There's no fixed path here, and with the frequent appearances of beasts and the activity of martial artists everywhere, it's difficult for 'Dark Nether' to discern which traces we might have left. Here, we should be more wary of beasts and adventurous martial artists."
"So, the enemy won't easily find us," Shi Yan pondered before asking again, "Uncle Luo, does releasing your gravity field consume a lot of your energy?"
"Why do you ask?" Luo Hao was taken aback.
"I want to use your gravity field to temper my body. Under the pressure, I can enhance my physical strength. I want to see how far I can push my limits." Shi Yan said earnestly, his restless nature craving more than just monotonous cultivation—he sought challenges and excitement.
"Using the gravity field to train yourself..." Luo Hao's eyes brightened, and he nodded. "It's a good method, but are you sure you want to try? If the enemy attacks when you're completely exhausted, won't you be powerless to fight back?"
"I don't plan on using my energy." Shi Yan smiled.
"Training purely with physical strength?" Luo Hao was astonished.
"Yes."
Luo Hao furrowed his brows deeply, speaking after a long pause, "You've just broken through to the innate realm. It's wise to familiarize yourself with your body and undergo proper refinement, but you've never strengthened your body before. Starting with the gravity field, without using your energy, such intense training—can you withstand it?"
"I want to try." Shi Yan said calmly.
"Alright! Come with me." Luo Hao nodded and quietly walked away, with Shi Yan following silently.
After the two left quietly, Mu Yudie, hidden among the thick branches, slowly opened her eyes.
Silently watching the two by the distant stream, Mu Yudie's beautiful eyes filled with surprise and confusion as she murmured, "He just broke through to the innate realm, and yet he dares to train under the gravity field. Is he crazy?"
The more Mu Yudie thought about it, the stranger it seemed. Unable to sleep, her curiosity got the better of her. She skillfully slid down the tree and stealthily followed Shi Yan and Luo Hao, eager to see what was happening.
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"I'll start with a fivefold gravity field. Generally, a martial artist in the postnatal realm, after special body refinement, can only endure fivefold gravity. You must pace yourself. If you feel your body can't take it, stop immediately."
After stopping, Luo Hao continued, "This is your first attempt. You can start by running around me. If you can run ten laps without using energy, it means you've adapted. Remember, pace yourself!"
As Luo Hao spoke, a sudden, fierce wave of energy erupted from his body.
Instantly, gravity around him increased fivefold! The space around him seemed to collapse, and the air grew heavy, making it hard to breathe.
An invisible pressure suddenly enveloped Shi Yan!
He felt as if his entire body was filled with sand, his body suddenly sinking as if burdened with hundreds of pounds. His knees and bones tensed, his heart rate skyrocketed, and his muscles tightened under the gravity.
The invisible pressure of the fivefold gravity field forced his body to adjust instinctively. Just standing there, he found it much harder to breathe.
Truly formidable!
Shi Yan's heart raced as he felt the overwhelming pressure of the fivefold gravity field, realizing that anyone entering Luo Hao's gravity field in a battle would be severely affected. Their usual strength would be diminished, making them easy prey for Luo Hao.
And this was just fivefold gravity—how terrifying would tenfold gravity be?
Recognizing the terrifying power of this "Martial Soul," Shi Yan took a deep breath, dispelling all distractions from his mind. With a sudden roar, he began running around Luo Hao.
As soon as he moved, the pressure in the gravity field intensified. Shi Yan's feet felt as if they were filled with lead, weighing thousands of pounds. What was usually a simple run became a torturous ordeal.
Under the influence of the fivefold gravity field, it was impossible for him to lift off the ground. It was as if a giant's iron hand was pressing down on him, suffocating him.
After one lap, Shi Yan's speed halved.
After three laps, his speed halved again.
After five laps, Shi Yan was no longer running; he was barely walking...
By the sixth lap, Shi Yan's face was flushed red, the veins on his exposed arms trembled like small snakes, as if they were about to burst through his skin.
By the seventh lap, Shi Yan resembled a wild beast, his eyes bloodshot as if on the verge of spitting fire—an obvious sign of oxygen deprivation.
By the eighth lap, Shi Yan's steps became faltering, each one taken with what seemed like his last ounce of strength. With every step, his body trembled slightly.
At this point, Luo Hao couldn't bear it anymore and shouted, "This is your first time training under the gravity field. Don't push yourself too hard. This is your limit! Stop now! If you keep going, you might collapse from exhaustion!"
Shi Yan raised his head, his bloodshot eyes filled with a fierce determination. In a hoarse voice, he said, "Heh, now it's just getting interesting. Let's continue!"
Luo Hao was stunned, only one thought echoing in his mind: This kid is insane!
Not far away, in the bushes, Mu Yudie covered her mouth, her face full of shock, as if she was seeing Shi Yan for the first time.
Without further words, Shi Yan let out another beast-like growl, bent over, his face covered in throbbing veins, and completed another lap.
By the last lap, Shi Yan was staggering, his body shaking with each step as if he would collapse at any moment, as if he might die in the next breath!
Yet, in this state, he managed to finish another lap, a strange, satisfied smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
Luo Hao snapped out of his daze, relieved to see Shi Yan still standing, and prepared to withdraw the gravity field to speak with him.
Mu Yudie pressed her hand tightly to her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief, never expecting that Shi Yan, who was only at the postnatal realm, could complete such an extreme challenge.
"Let's go for one more lap." Shi Yan suddenly growled.
"What?" Luo Hao's body trembled as his sharp eyes narrowed, shouting, "Enough! Don't push yourself!"
But before Luo Hao could withdraw the gravity field, Shi Yan started moving again, this time stumbling every three steps. Halfway through, he finally collapsed.
Just as Luo Hao was about to call out, he saw Shi Yan crawling on all fours, like a beast, determined to keep going, seemingly courting death.
It took him a full half hour to slowly crawl to the finish line like a snail.
In the bushes, Mu Yudie stared at him blankly, her mind completely empty.
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