Chapter 22: The Agonizing Breakthrough

  All martial arts or cultivation methods have certain bottlenecks. Gongfa, from low-level practice to high-level, each different level, each different realm, are all considered a bottleneck. Breaking through it, one's power will naturally soar, but if they can't break through, they can only continue to accumulate strength in hopes of making a breakthrough. Except for a few people who can rely on precious spiritual materials and elixirs, most cultivators can only think of ways themselves. Apart from these small bottlenecks, no matter what kind of gongfa or secret manual, every few realms will have even more difficult-to-break-through major bottlenecks, and these major bottlenecks are often the dividing line between warriors and ordinary people.

  Since the birth of the Mountain and Sea Continent, there have been countless intelligent races and powerful demon beasts. However, regardless of which race or group, they all have a hierarchical structure within themselves. The majority are naturally low-level individuals who gradually rise through the ranks, with their strength determining their position within the tribe. As a result, a strict pyramid-shaped hierarchy is formed, with those at the top often being the rulers of the tribe, whose every move affects the future of the race.

  Humans can stand upright on the mainland, draw their own vast territory and gain recognition from all ethnic groups. It is also inevitable to avoid these. Those who hold the highest power of human beings must be a small group of people at the top of the golden pyramid. Because there are countless cultivation methods within the human race, basic, advanced, mysterious, profound, etc., the categories and numbers cannot be estimated.

  Therefore, those with a mind to do so divided it into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Xuan and Huang. The power of the techniques also decreased in sequence. Each level was further divided into three sub-levels: Upper, Middle and Lower. Within each level, the abilities and effects of the techniques were also differentiated, with numerous branches including Neigong, Jianfa, Qiangfa, Daofa, Zhangfa, Tui Fa, Shenfa, Qinggong, etc. Among them, the most important and valuable one is generally considered to be the Neigong technique.

  Those who master advanced techniques or collectives play a more prominent role in the cultivation process, naturally giving rise to distinctions of status. Due to differences in cultivation levels, subordinate relationships are formed, and some powers or families take shape as a result. Gradually, they demarcate their respective jurisdictions, controlling resources within their own territories. Many smaller families and groups then attach themselves to them, occupying a small portion of resources for survival. Every so often, they also offer tribute to the higher-level main family in exchange for protection.

  Although various qigong methods are also circulating among the general public, the vast majority of them are low-level qigong methods, that is, yellow-level lower-grade qigong methods. Occasionally, some yellow-level middle-grade or even high-grade qigong methods may appear, but in most cases, they will be secretly controlled by various forces. Even if there are occasional mistakes, they will not cause any harm.

  The ordinary people struggling among these aristocratic families, wanting to cultivate but without good skills, wanting to break through but without some necessary resources, so the hierarchy between them is also gradually widening. Even if there are a few who have broken through due to their own excellent talent or accidentally found some cultivation resources, they will often be pulled into their own camp by various forces. Of course, there are also some lone rangers, all of whom are stunningly talented and can make the various families marvel, but they are also fleeting, submerged in the great tide of time.

  Fortunately, the mountains and seas are vast and boundless, with resources almost infinite. As a result, there will always be some people who have good luck and appear from time to time. Occasionally, many adventurers also step out of the human range to find legendary opportunities, but most of their news is fleeting and cannot be found. After all, it's still very dangerous outside the human race, and safety is not guaranteed.

  Dantai Mingyu, the mother of Xiao Pangzi, left him with the "Xuanxu True Classic", which is a local-level lower-grade gongfa. It's extremely precious and one of the more famous powerful gongfas. It was by relying on this gongfa that the talented individuals of the Dantai family were able to occupy a place among the various major powers in the Great Xia Empire.

  At first, after the DanTai family was confiscated, the whereabouts of "Xuan Xu Zhen Jing" became a mystery. Because the family members were exiled to various places, their original home's cultivation methods naturally attracted the attention of many forces, and their means were also extremely ruthless. However, in the end, what was the result? DanTai MingYu didn't say, and her previous life wouldn't ask either. But since it could be passed down to Xiao Pangzi's hands, it's likely that it wasn't obtained by other forces. It just so happened that Wu YeYu also benefited from this, but he didn't have any self-awareness, thinking that this was a matter of course. After all, it was just a cultivation method. Wu YeYu was more interested in some secrets and knowledge about the DanTai family and the mainland. From time to time, he would flip through his memories and take a look, feeling somewhat itchy in his heart.

  As for this "Xuanxu True Classic", its power is somewhat similar to the "Wuxiang Shen Gong" practiced by the main antagonist in the previous life of Star Master's "Dai Nei Mi Tan". It can quietly transfer and disperse the power of Qi, so that when attacking, as long as the skill is sufficient, even if only one punch is thrown, it can simultaneously splash onto other people within a certain range. There is a feeling of being unpredictable and virtual, with an extraordinary and unpredictable effect.

  In defense, it's the same, can transfer and disperse the opponent's power, somewhat like the Murong family in Jin Yong's world, using the enemy's way to counterattack, after practicing deeply, can return the opponent's energy to attack them. It's a formidable skill that can be described as fierce. If combined with the Ding Tai family's "Xuan Xu Sword Classic", the power will naturally be even more extraordinary, and after mastering it, there are few enemies who can match it, whether in group battles or solo duels, it's extremely powerful. Unfortunately, this sword classic is not available to Xiao Pangzi, and Ding Tai Mingyu didn't elaborate on it either, which is a pity.

  But for Wu Ye Yu, as long as there is enough energy, a good sword technique can be obtained with ease. Not to mention the lower-grade sword techniques, even the higher-quality ones are not a problem, as long as he wants them, he can get them. However, this little fatty doesn't have the mind to consider this now, and when laying the foundation, he cannot afford to be distracted.

  Time has quietly passed a week, and Wu Yeyu and Wen Xiyue have also made significant progress, mastering the original things with ease, and there are signs of a breakthrough.

  To start with Wu Ye Yu, this little fatty's progress is mainly reflected in the "Basic Sword Technique". As he gains more control over his body, his skill in using force has also improved significantly. The Basic Sword Technique's Challenge Character Quan was completed as early as the second day, and once you grasp the key to it, your cultivation speed will naturally increase. Next, the Pointing Character Quan, Piercing Character Quan, Chopping Character Quan, and Sweeping Character Quan were also conquered one after another. At this point, Wu Ye Yu's high-level sword cultivator realm has been completely solidified, and when moving his meridians, he has a faint feeling of being unstoppable. It won't be long before he can choose to break through the barrier and reach the realm of the sword.

  Xiao Luoli Wenyue's progress is reflected in "Basic Muscle Mastery". Since three days ago, Xiao Luoli successfully broke through the difficult point with Wu Yeyu's assistance, that is, she mastered the action of putting her butt on the back of her head. After that, her progress was so rapid that it was shocking, and she rushed to the 30th action in a straightforward manner. However, considering solidifying the foundation and advancing steadily, she didn't continue to rush forward, but instead continued to familiarize herself with and master the previous actions.

  To say, this "Basic Muscle Mastery" is really not something that can be practiced by one person alone. Once it reaches a certain stage, if there's no one to assist on the side, its cultivation will definitely become more than twice as difficult, just like now.

  "Ow! Ow! Ow!... Easy, easy little loli! Are you here to take revenge on me? My waist, haha! You almost broke it! " Wu Ye Yu was gritting his teeth at this time, his eyebrows twitching occasionally. The little fatty was currently upside down, with both hands supporting the ground and his face buried in the dirt, his face bright red and sweaty. Little loli stood beside him, one hand on his waist and the other pressing against his belly, exerting force to push against the back of the little fatty's head, a playful smile on her face.

  "How could this be, Fatty? Didn't you say before that a man must be tough on himself? And since I've been doing this action, you even made a poisonous oath, saying that three days later, today doesn't count, you must complete this action, or else you'll let yourself become fat for the rest of your life! I'm doing this all for your own good, and it's already the last day. If you still don't complete it, what if it really comes true?" After finishing speaking, she pressed down fiercely again, and Wu Ye Yu immediately let out a miserable cry, extremely pitiful.

  "Counterattack! Absolute counterattack! Didn't you just pinch my butt a few times when I was helping you with your waist? Tsk! And don't even get me started, although she's not that old, her touch is top-notch! Ah~! Ah~!" Before the words were even out, Wen Xueyue's face turned bright red with shame and anger as she used all her might to push Xiao Pangzi's butt downwards.

  With only a "crack!" sound, accompanied by Wu Yeru's miserable scream as he broke through the sky, this kid finally managed to press his butt onto the back of his head. I believe that after this time, as long as he seriously consolidates it, Wu Yeru will also be able to smoothly overcome the difficulties.

  The Wu family had also gradually gotten used to it over the past two days, and every now and then, they would hear a miserable cry. Although they were very curious about what Little Fatty and Miss Wen were doing, they didn't dare to make any rash moves due to Wu Ye Yu's reputation.

  But Wu Jia's master, Wu Zongyue, although also somewhat curious, since learning that the miserable cry was coming from Wu Yeyu's small courtyard and Wen Xiyue was inside, he just let it go. As long as no one came to make trouble, he wasn't afraid of any problems arising, besides, what could two little kids possibly have to worry about? At most they were just playing around blindly, even if something did happen, Wu Zongyue would probably think it was a good thing anyway.

  At this time, Wu Yeru's face was full of miserable color, and even his nose and tears came out. He remained still in the same posture as before, but it was also because of Xiaoluo Li's ruthless hand. Now, Wu Yeru can easily press his butt to his head without her help, except for a little pain, which is also a blessing in disguise.

  "Oh no! Fat brother, why are you crying? Did I just hurt you? Oh dear, it wasn't on purpose, was it? I'm just trying to help you fulfill your promise. I couldn't bear the thought of you being a little fatty for the rest of your life, although being a fatty can be quite fun too! Come, let me wipe away your tears. Don't cry anymore, and later I'll go buy you some candy on the street. Ah~" After putting Wu Ye Yu's body down, Wen Xue Yue saw that there were still a few tears left on his face, so she quickly took out her handkerchief to help him wipe them away, speaking softly to comfort him with a sweet smile on her face. Anyone who didn't know would have thought that the pitiful cry just now was made by Wu Ye Yu himself."

  Wu Ye Yu was rubbing his waist with one hand, while continuously humming "Aiyo~ Aiyo~" in a low voice, just like a seriously ill patient who could only moan. Looking at the cute smile of the little loli in front of him, Wu Ye Yu suddenly regretted it and thought: "If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have messed with this girl! She looked gentle and lovely usually, but unexpectedly she's the腹黑 type, ah... so black, really black..."

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