We made you practice martial arts, and you've mastered the Great Golden Body?

Chapter 141: Making History Once Again, Crisis Lurking in the Shadows

"I knew I came to the right place."

Shen Bailian felt the increase in spiritual power. Although it was as slow as a tortoise, it was not like usual. He could not feel any improvement at all.

Compared to the other five universities, there must be similar facilities, which explains why the overall strength of the six universities has always been among the top.

Reaching the fourth area is equivalent to practicing ordinary visualization techniques, and it's a visualization technique with no entry barriers.

"After upgrading in a few days and solidifying the Eight-in-One Great Sun Visualization Method, you can come here to experience the thrill of rapid growth in spiritual power."

A thought suddenly flashed through Shen Bailian's mind.

Of course, the most important thing now is to test the limits of one's own mental strength.

Shen Bailian took a deep breath, focused his attention, held his breath, and his eyes narrowed sharply. He withstood the mental pressure from the dragon-shaped bronze pillar and walked forward step by step.

Thump! Thump! ...

As the distance gradually closed, Shen Bailian felt as if he had reached an even deeper part of the deep sea, with pressure from all directions constantly squeezing his consciousness.

Although there were no storms, the oppressive aura grew heavier and heavier.

Fourteen meters, fifteen meters, sixteen meters...

Although Shen Bailian's steps became slower and slower, they became more and more firm and powerful. His forehead was slightly furrowed, but his body did not show any signs of trembling.

"Teacher Duan, are you sure Junior Brother hasn't practiced visualization techniques?" Xu Changqing glanced at Duan Wuyai and said calmly, a hint of doubt in his voice.

Xu Changqing said this because, under normal circumstances, the mental strength of a martial artist can only last through the first level of the martial arts realm.

Once you reach the first half of the second area, it becomes very difficult to continue. The best option is to lie down or sit cross-legged to practice visualization techniques.

In Xu Changqing's memory, Shen Bailian's spiritual power was able to break through level 10.0 because of the help of that second-tier Spirit Nourishing Fruit.

While consuming rare and precious herbs can conveniently and quickly enhance one's spiritual power, this method can lead to a weak foundation.

Only through the tempering of visualization can one's mental energy, which was originally as soft as cotton, be forged into steel, and also enhance one's mental strength.

It was previously said that the boy was able to persist to the middle of the second zone because of the reputation of being the "Rookie King".

Each year's Rookie of the Year is no ordinary prodigy; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to stand out from a group of Sun-level Dragon Gate martial arts students.

“No.” Duan Wuyai narrowed his eyes, looked at the boy who was still moving forward with determination, and shook his head: “Besides, given his family background, it’s impossible for him to have practiced visualization techniques.”

"Teacher Duan, you've really struck gold this time."

"I think so too." Duan Wuyai's lips curled up slightly, looking quite satisfied.

After saying that, Xu Changqing didn't say anything more, but instead focused all his attention on the boy who was staggering forward.

In less than ten seconds, under that immense mental pressure, Shen Bailian broke through to the third level.

hum~
Like a resounding bell, Shen Bailian's mind was violently shaken as soon as he entered the third level, followed by a continuous series of shocks like waves.

If in the second zone, one only has to withstand water pressure, then in the third zone, one not only has to withstand higher water pressure, but also the effects of water hammer from the surrounding area.

The difficulty suddenly increased.

"No wonder most martial arts students train in the second area."

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Shen Bailian's forehead. The intense mental pressure caused his face to contort slightly, and his sea of ​​mental energy surged violently.

In the midst of this intense mental turmoil, he involuntarily stopped in his tracks and stood still.

Shen Bailian took a moment to catch his breath before making any further plans.

"Teacher Duan, how far do you think he can go now?" Xu Changqing looked at Duan Wuyai with interest, wanting to hear Teacher Duan's opinion.

But he was disappointed.

“I can’t fathom the limits of his potential either,” Duan Wuyai replied succinctly and decisively. “But no matter what, I’ve come out ahead this time.”

Many of the second- and third-year martial arts students who were resting nearby had noticed this seemingly freshman boy long ago.

However, since many martial arts students were able to enter the second level and even practice visualization techniques within it, they didn't pay much attention to it.

However, Shen Bailian's entry into the third zone and his successful stabilization of his body successfully attracted their attention.

"Who is he? How come he can stay stable in the third level region? I've never seen him before?"

"There isn't a single second-year martial arts student who can stay in the third-level area that I don't know. Where did this guy come from?"

"That person seems somewhat familiar." A third-year martial arts student frowned slightly when he saw the boy's back, then immediately opened his smart bracelet and accessed the favorites section of the Music Notes app.

"Holy crap, it really was him?"

"Huh? Who is he?"

"Shen Bailian." The third-year martial arts student quickly rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn't mistaken due to mental fatigue.

"It's him, this year's Rookie of the Year, the new record holder in the Wilderness Trials."

"But why would he come here at this time?" The third-year martial arts student looked confused, not understanding how the other person knew about this place before the semester had even officially started.

"It seems that Dean Duan and Senior Brother brought him here. Look over there."

Some people had noticed Duan Wuyai and Xu Changqing before, but they didn't expect that the two of them had brought a freshman here to test his mental strength.

"Freshmen, you've reached the third level? Are you sure you haven't mistaken someone for someone else?" Some of the second and third-year martial arts students had only recently returned from outside and were not very familiar with the inside story.

but.

This is also why many martial arts students are too lazy to learn about it. After all, they would rather focus their time on improving their own strength than read gossip news.

"How could we possibly mistake it? The video of the Twelve Elites battling Bai Lian has practically spread throughout the universities."

Some of the senior students who had watched the battle live in the main square of Tiangang Academy naturally presented the video on the musical notes as proof.

"Is he really a freshman?"

"Is it really that weird? I'm only a sophomore, and I feel like I'm about to be crushed on the beach. No way!"

"Indeed, the newcomers lately are getting more and more freakish. I heard that Li Feiyu of the Golden Flame Lion Clan has already broken through the 20% threshold in bloodline concentration before even entering the Transcendent Realm..."

Many senior students were shocked by what they saw.

They were all regulars who cultivated here, so they could naturally tell that Shen Bailian had stopped there not because he couldn't persevere.

Rather, it's because the boy is adapting to the intensity of mental pressure in the third zone. Once he adapts to the intensity of the third zone, he can continue to advance to the next stage.

"Holy crap, Shen Bailian has already become Teacher Duan's apprentice."

"What? Real or fake?"

"..."

A wave of unrest, a wave of up again.

All of a sudden.

The group of second- and third-year martial arts students instantly erupted in excitement, and they all began to discuss it in hushed tones.

The discussion quickly surpassed even the fact that Shen Bailian had reached the third level of the Flood Dragon Copper Pillar.

This is because it is so rare. Over the years, there have been many people who have wanted to become Duan Wuyai's disciples, but none of them have succeeded.

however.

next moment.

"He moved! Shen Bailian continued forward."

"I'd like to see which level of the third region a genius who can become Teacher Duan's disciple can advance to."

"So how many meters do you think he can reach?" someone asked, half-jokingly.

"Hehe~, if I had that kind of insight, I would have been a powerful expert in the Sea Opening Realm long ago."

The spiritual domain covered by the Flood Dragon Copper Pillar is mainly supported by the dragon's might, so it is difficult to perceive the physical condition of the martial arts students inside using spiritual power from the outside.

"Hoo~breath~"

"It should be almost done."

Shen Bailian felt that he had adapted to the mental pressure of the first part of the third zone. He took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and a burst of brilliant light erupted from them.

Kaka~
His bones throbbed with energy, and he began to walk step by step toward the bronze pillar of the dragon.

Above Shen Bailian, a rescue drone was already following him, ready to launch a rescue operation at any time.

Twenty-one meters.

Twenty-two meters...

"Ah~"

As Shen Bailian drew closer to the Flood Dragon Copper Pillar, he reached the twenty-fourth meter mark. The intense mental pressure caused his mental energy sea to surge violently.

As it surged violently, the ocean of spiritual energy shrank under the pressure of that spiritual energy, while at the same time, the density and intensity of the spiritual energy were slowly increasing.

It is only one meter away from the middle of the third area.

He took another step, just 0.5 meters from the end.

However, Shen Bailian's raised foot could not land. This short 0.5 meters seemed like an insurmountable chasm, blocking his progress.

"Never before has a newcomer been able to enter the third level before even practicing the visualization method." Duan Wuyai looked at that figure and thought to himself with admiration.

"His willpower is exceptionally strong."

While it's true that improved mental strength can lead to improved endurance, the two don't exhibit a linear relationship of direct proportional improvement.

Mental strength, on the contrary, has a linear relationship with perception, which is directly proportional to the increase of mental strength. When mental strength is improved, perception will be amplified proportionally, especially the five senses such as sight and touch.

Therefore, martial artists have a more acute sense of pain than ordinary people.

Cultivation is a very painful process. For example, the Establishing Destiny Realm and the Transcendental Realm involve using the primordial energy of heaven and earth to temper the body and promote the re-evolution of cells.

This process involves rapid cell renewal, and pain is inevitable.

The advantage of the human race lies in its strong endurance and adaptability, the former being what is commonly known as willpower.

Duan Wuyai had sensed Shen Bailian's mental strength level before, but it had only recently stabilized after breaking through to level 10.0.

Therefore, Shen Bailian has been able to persevere until now mainly because of his own willpower, rather than his mental strength.

"Can we get over it?"

This time, all the martial arts students focused their attention on the boy. After a minute of this news spreading, everyone in the room knew the identity of this new student.

"Junior brother, keep it up!" Suddenly, a martial arts student saw the situation and promptly offered his support in any way he could.

All of a sudden.

"Junior brother, hang in there, just one last step!"

"Keep going, get over it, and you'll leave a lasting mark on the school's history..."

"Keep it up, junior brother..."

"..."

Throughout Tianhui Square, cheers for Shen Bailian rang out one after another, and many people turned on their smart bracelets, ready to record this scene that would leave a strong mark on the history of Tiangang Academy.

"what!!!"

Shen Bailian's face twitched violently, his expression began to contort, and fine beads of sweat oozed from his pores on his forehead.

It was as if if he took another step forward, his ocean of spiritual energy would completely collapse.

But Shen Bailian knew it was just his imagination, because he not only heard the shouts of his seniors, but Duan Wuyai also didn't intervene. "Get down here, ah!!!"

Shen Bailian closed his eyes, his heart screaming wildly, the muscles and bones beneath his face twitching violently, and cracking sounds coming from inside his body.

boom!
With a heavy, rumbling sound, Shen Bailian finally took his last step.

"Hoo~breath~"

His chest heaved violently as he gasped for breath of fresh air. His back was already soaked with sweat. After regaining some strength, he brought his other leg together as well.

Twenty-five meters.

The middle section of the third area.

The Rookie of the Year has set a new historical record!

"Holy crap, we've witnessed history! Guys, we've made a killing today. We're lucky enough to be witnesses to a new record."

"Brothers and sisters who recorded the video, remember to upload it to the grade group when you get back."

"Good, good, good." The martial arts student who had pre-recorded the video smiled with delight upon seeing this.

Human nature is diverse. Even though Daxia's compulsory education system is well-established, it doesn't stop some people from cheering for it while others are unhappy about it.

"Tch, it's just a small middle section of the third area. It's not like anyone can't do it." A second-year martial arts student muttered to himself as he saw this in the crowd.

of course.

He wasn't stupid; he knew he couldn't say these words openly at this time, so he only dared to mutter them to himself.

Tian Ming stood quietly on the high ground, taking in the view of the group of martial arts students below who were cheering for Shen Bailian's new historical record.

The cheers and jubilation around him felt like sharp thorns piercing his old scars, making his breathing slightly rapid.

"As expected, as expected... It's unfair treatment again, and another guy who got in through connections."

Tian Ming's dark eyes swept over the group of martial arts students, his face expressionless.

He clenched his fist so tightly that his slightly sharp nails dug into his palm, causing waves of excruciating pain, but none of that compared to the pain of having his scars touched.

“I, I…I will definitely expose your hypocritical face, but now is not the time.”

Tian Ming's eyes swept over the boy's back, a mocking smile flashing across his lips, before he turned away coldly and walked out of Tianhui Square.

He knew that now was not the time; this period was when Shen Bailian's fame and prestige were at their peak.

That video will not only fail to cause much of a stir, but it will also be quickly disposed of.

Therefore, Tian Ming knew that he had to find a suitable time period and absolutely could not let this kind of guy who got in through connections become the senior of the 45th class.

That was an absolute disgrace!

……

“You can turn back now.” Duan Wuyai looked at the boy nervously and transmitted his voice through the void: “Going forward will not only bring no benefit, but may also damage your mental strength.”

"Remember to retreat slowly, don't rush."

"Yes."

Shen Bailian nodded and, without the slightest hesitation, began to retreat step by step from the middle of the third area.

One minute later~
Shen Bailian successfully retreated from the middle of the third area back to the first area, and his aura and expression gradually returned to calm.

After leaving the area covered by the dragon bronze pillar, he did not rush back to Duan Wuyai's side. Instead, he slowly walked in front of the group of senior students.

"Thank you all, senior students."

Shen Bailian looked sincerely at the hundreds of senior students, clasped his hands and bowed slightly.

He had never imagined that the atmosphere at Tiangang Academy would be so good. He had thought that the best-case scenario would be for these people to just be bystanders.

Shen Bailian never expected that these strangers would cheer him on and encourage him at such a crucial moment.

"Junior Brother Shen, where are you from? Have you ever practiced visualization techniques? This is your first time at the Flood Dragon Copper Pillar, and you actually made it to the middle of the third area."

"Yeah, you've really put us senior students to shame."

"Junior Brother Shen, are you interested in joining our club? We have all sorts of benefits, you can't miss it..."

In just a short while, the atmosphere changed drastically. Some second- and third-year martial arts students wanted to get Shen Bailian's contact information, while others wanted to recruit him into their clubs. They all showed great enthusiasm...

All of a sudden.

Shen Bailian was extremely busy, replying to each of the questions from the senior students, but there were just too many people, and she couldn't possibly reply to them all in a short time.

"Don't bother our junior brother, he might have something else to do." A senior student from the third year stepped forward.

But nobody paid him any attention, because all the martial arts students here had seen Shen Bailian's potential and wanted to get his contact information in advance to make a good connection.

This situation made Shen Bailian feel a little regretful, regretting that he had gotten so close.

We should express our gratitude from afar.

One minute later.

"Alright, don't bother him anymore." Xu Changqing walked over at some point, looking at the group of second- and third-year martial arts students, and said with a smile:

"After the opening ceremony, isn't there going to be a freshman banquet? You can talk to Junior Brother Shen in detail then."

In an instant, everyone fell silent upon hearing this voice, clearly indicating that Xu Changqing held a very high position among these martial arts students.

"Whoo~"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Xu." Shen Bailian gave Xu Changqing a grateful look.

"Alright, since Senior Brother has said so, then we won't take up any more of Junior Brother's time."

"Senior Brother." A third-year martial arts student stepped forward and humbly asked, "Do you have some time this afternoon to ask about the Starry Sky Sword Technique?"

"Yes." Xu Changqing nodded, looked at the group of martial arts students, and said with a smile, "Same as always, same place this afternoon. If you have any questions about cultivation, you can come and ask me."

"Thank you, Senior Brother!" "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

"..."

In an instant, something happened that Shen Bailian would never forget: hundreds of martial artists who had reached the Transcendent Realm clasped their fists and bowed respectfully to the tall, handsome, and lean young man.

"Yes, everyone go and cultivate." Xu Changqing seemed to be used to this.

In an instant, the second- and third-year martial arts students who had been surrounding them all dispersed, some going back to their homes, others going to cultivate.

"Is this the senior brother?"

Shen Bailian watched this scene quietly, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words, but he couldn't sense any pretense from these second- and third-year students.

That's quite surprising.

Shen Bailian had heard of Xu Changqing's name from Duan Wuyai, but no matter how much he heard about it, it was far less shocking than seeing the actual scene here.

"Let's go." Xu Changqing walked ahead and said softly, "You performed exceptionally well today, setting a new record for Tiangang Academy once again."

"Another record set by the Heavenly Gang Academy?" Shen Bailian frowned slightly and said calmly, "Is it really that difficult to break into the third area?"

"It's not difficult. The difficulty lies in advancing to the middle of the third area without having practiced visualization techniques and on the first time entering the domain of the Flood Dragon Copper Pillar."

"I had only made it to the beginning of the third zone, about 21 meters in, when I couldn't hold on any longer."

"Senior Brother Xu, which area can you reach now?" Shen Bailian asked in confusion.

"Let me think about it." Xu Changqing pondered for a moment: "Right now, the highest I can reach should be 39.9 meters. To break through to the fifth stage, I'll have to wait until I break through to the Sea Opening Realm."

39.9 meters?
Isn't this only the fourth region?
Shen Bailian felt that he might reach that position in less than a year.

"What about Teacher Duan?"

"I should be able to reach the middle of the fifth level area," Xu Changqing thought for a moment before arriving at his answer.

"Huh?" Shen Bailian was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and said in surprise, "Even Teacher Duan couldn't get through unscathed?"

Duan Wuyai is a top-tier expert in the Opening Sea Realm, and he even has a title. Even such an expert couldn't pass through the entire area of ​​the Flood Dragon Copper Pillar.

This was somewhat unexpected for Shen Bailian.

"Hmm." Xu Changqing said with a smile, "When you reach the third area, you should feel the difference from the first two areas."

"Mm." Shen Bailian nodded.

In the two areas in front of the dragon bronze pillar, it is as if you are simply in the deep sea, with only the influence of water pressure from all directions.

The water pressure varies depending on the region.

However, upon reaching the third zone, in addition to water pressure, there are various undercurrents and water hammers, causing the pressure to increase dramatically, which is why the speed of progress becomes slower and slower.

"Upon reaching the fourth level, under the influence of the trace of true dragon bloodline within the dragon's body, one will experience the power of the dragon. And upon reaching the fifth level, one will experience the tempering of spiritual power by the ethereal dragon flames."

"Sigh~"

Shen Bailian gasped, a thought suddenly flashing through his mind. He asked curiously, "Why not extract that trace of true dragon bloodline? Aren't you afraid it will be stolen?"

After all, that is the bloodline of a true dragon. Although there is only a trace of it, with just that trace, plus the essence of the other ferocious beasts, it is enough to create a powerful bloodline warrior.

Surely no one wouldn't be envious?
No way?
Even if not, aren't there martial arts students who want to integrate it into their own bloodline and become Dragonblood Warriors?

Shen Bailian was certain that some martial arts students had thought about this.

I have to say, Li Feiyu looks really cool when he transforms.

Especially after Li Feiyu transforms, his height not only swells to over three meters, but the golden fur wrapped around his body resembles golden flames, plus...

"Robbed?" Upon hearing this, Xu Changqing shook his head helplessly and smiled, his face radiating confidence, and said, "Junior Brother Shen, don't forget, Tiangang Academy is not just a martial arts university, but also a powerful war fortress."

"The place you are in now is the Great Xia, a unified country with strict laws and the Zhou Tian Star Array in the sky. Who can come in and steal it?"

"The other academies also have facilities similar to the Flood Dragon Copper Pillar, although they are not as convenient as those in the Heavenly Gang Academy. As for the Martial Hall, they also have some sense of shame."

"So, there's no need for you to worry like that."

"But..." Xu Changqing said, a slight smile curving his lips. He pointed to the dragon-shaped bronze pillar with his right hand and said with a smile:

"If you can activate that trace of true dragon bloodline within the dragon, according to the school rules of Tiangang Academy, that trace of true dragon bloodline can be given to you free of charge."

"real or fake?"

Shen Bailian's pupils suddenly contracted as he looked at Xu Changqing as if seeking confirmation.

"Of course." Xu Changqing smiled slightly: "How about it? If you're interested, why don't you take action? Why don't you give it a try, Junior Brother Shen?"

"Alright, alright, stop teasing him." Before they knew it, the two had reached Duan Wuyai's side. Duan Wuyai glanced at Shen Bailian, who clearly had some ideas, and smiled helplessly.
"In the past, there have been attempts to activate that trace of true dragon bloodline, but without exception, all have failed, including the five manifest holy bodies."

"Of course, there is also a possibility that the trace of true dragon bloodline has completely lost its activity because of the death of the dragon, which is why no one can activate it, although the probability of this is very small."

"I see."

Shen Bailian stared intently at the dragon-shaped bronze pillar and nodded.

To be honest, he was genuinely tempted. Duan Wuyai thought he had a hidden holy body, but only he knew the truth: he relied on his own innate talent.

Perhaps when a certain skill is upgraded to a certain stage, there will really be a chance to trigger that trace of true dragon bloodline.

As for the true dragon bloodline being deactivated?
Shen Bailian didn't believe it.

"Let's go back first," Duan Wuyai said, and walked out of Tianhui Square.

Before I knew it, I'd almost reached 10,000 votes a day for a month. Could I ask for a monthly vote for June 1st?
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