Chapter 12 Heart Like a Celestial Star

Xu Jingming could feel the transformation of his body, but at this moment, his state of mind was like the celestial stars, incomparably calm, and he continued to use the evolution method, experiencing the changes in his body.

Again and again.

Xu Jingming stopped after practicing three times, considering it a thorough enjoyment.

"A heart like a celestial star can also mobilize the body at a deeper level?" Xu Jingming revealed a look of joy. Since obtaining the opportunity to be possessed by the cosmic legend 'Xuan,' he had been using the mind-refining method for eight hours every day.

The mind-refining method felt wonderful, and Xu Jingming enjoyed it, his body and mind relaxed and ethereal, as if they had been washed several times over.

Because he liked this feeling, he naturally entered this state when practicing the evolution method, and unexpectedly succeeded in mobilizing his body at a deeper level.

"Being able to mobilize the body at a deeper level means that this state of mind is also suitable for combat." Xu Jingming looked forward to it.

"Heart like a celestial star."

"Celestial stars seem silent, but in reality, they are in motion at all times."

When he was possessed by Xuan, his mind sensed the entire planet, and at that time, he could clearly sense the planet's orbital speed and rotational speed. The eternal and ceaseless movement of that vast celestial body had long since shocked him.

Although it was eternally and ceaselessly moving, the planet itself was forever silent.

This unity of silence and movement was the essence of the mind-refining method.

"Inner silence."

"But the body is running like a celestial body, which can be used to perform the evolution method or to fight." Xu Jingming reached out and took a long spear, and began to perform spearmanship, each move and stance seemingly carrying the rolling momentum of the stars.

The rolling of the stars was, in fact, terrifyingly powerful.

Xu Jingming also liked practicing the spear in this way, practicing it again and again.

"Boom."

Suddenly, with a sweeping motion of the spear, it swept across as if the stars were rolling over and crushing everything. At this moment, the muscles and bones of his entire body were naturally mobilized at a deeper level. The operation of the muscle bundles, fascia, and internal organs, and even the signals of the neural network, were much stronger, and the power erupted by this body immediately soared.

A terrifying sweeping spear, wanting to sweep away and crush everything.

"This move has the flavor of the fourth level." Xu Jingming revealed a look of joy, and looked at his personal combat power panel, "But it's only a scattered move, and it's not stable enough to perform, and it hasn't been recognized by the virtual world yet."

"But it's clear that 'heart like a celestial star' is a viable path." Xu Jingming continued to practice his spearmanship.

The Rainbow Transformation Spear Technique was a systematic set of spear techniques. It seemed to only have the stab as a single move! But in fact, it also incorporated 'footwork.' The stab also had various stabbing methods such as advancing stab, retreating stab, and continuous stab. It could also be used to attack instead of defend. This was Xuan's greatest achievement in his life. Even though Xu Jingming had only learned a smattering, he knew that the system would recognize it.

But now, only one move, the 'sweeping spear,' had reached the level, and he was still not qualified to be recognized.

"Having taken this step, the breakthrough of the entire spearmanship to the fourth level is not far away." Xu Jingming saw hope and immersed himself in it.

...

Xu Jingming was immersed in his cultivation, while on the other side, Lei Yunfang was visiting Liu Hai.

Liu Hai's personal space training ground.

"Old Brother Liu." Lei Yunfang's posture was very low, his expression troubled, "I've been trapped in the third-level bottleneck all along, and I can't break through no matter what. Can you give me some pointers? I really have no choice, especially seeing the younger generations starting to surpass me, sigh..."

"Let me see your personal combat power panel," Liu Hai said.

Lei Yunfang directly opened it and let Liu Hai view it.

"Both your footwork and swordsmanship are already at 99% of the third level." Liu Hai nodded as he watched, "In terms of realm alone, you are definitely not weaker than Fang Yu. That Fang Yu... I watched the video of his battle. Although he is a bit stronger than you, he is only stronger to a limited extent. He definitely hasn't reached the fourth level! If he had reached the fourth level, defeating you would be very easy."

"If he hasn't reached the fourth level, then it's talent." Liu Hai pondered and said, "They are both at the third level. His body talent is very high, and he has stronger power and speed, so he can naturally suppress you."

"I see that there are several people in the global competition who are stronger than Fang Yu," Lei Yunfang said. "They should have reached the fourth level."

"It's normal for a few people in the world to reach the fourth level," Liu Hai nodded.

"Then how should I break through?" Lei Yunfang asked.

"Have you obtained a fifth-level swordsmanship technique?" Liu Hai asked.

Lei Yunfang nodded.

"In the fifth-level swordsmanship, there should be footwork and a mind-refining method," Liu Hai said. "According to the description in the inheritance, the mind-refining method seems mysterious, but it actually makes a person's 'consciousness' stronger, which means that the neural network signal can be stronger. A stronger signal... can mobilize the body more deeply."

Lei Yunfang nodded: "Yes, I have obtained the mind-refining method."

"Then you should refine it," Liu Hai said. "Mind-refining cannot be faked. Some people may have a strong mind and will when they are young. Some people may be old and frail, but their mind and will are still unbearable. It still depends on the individual."

"I think my mind and will are quite strong," Lei Yunfang couldn't help but say.

"After the mind and will are strong, they must also be more compatible with their own combat system," Liu Hai said, "Only when every move and stance in combat can naturally integrate into a strong mind and will can you mobilize the body's potential and reach the fourth level."

Lei Yunfang nodded: "I understand."

"The road has already been clearly stated in the inheritance we obtained," Liu Hai said. "There is no way to cheat."

"Then I'll continue to practice," Lei Yunfang nodded. "Old Brother Liu, thank you."

"A temporary setback is nothing. I believe that our older generation will not be so easily surpassed," Liu Hai encouraged.

Lei Yunfang nodded and disappeared from the training ground.

Liu Hai looked at this scene, reached out, and held a shield and a saber: "According to what the higher-ups said, the only ones in Xia Country who are receiving the highest level of cultivation are me and Jingming. I don't know which resource Jingming chose. But this eighth-level inheritance... is much more profound than the fifth-level shield and saber technique. It will be difficult to thoroughly study it even if it takes a hundred years."

Liu Hai was very satisfied with his choice.

A complete eighth-level inheritance was much richer than the martial arts weapon training on Blue Star. Liu Hai immersed himself in it every day, absorbing nutrients and constantly enriching his Taiji shield and saber system.

...

Xu Jingming and Liu Hai were both immersed in their own martial arts, and the global competition was also underway. Masters from various countries were engaged in fierce battles, and the situation was gradually becoming clear.

They knew who was stronger!

Looking at the world, who could rank in the top three? Who could rank in the top ten? The audience could make a rough guess after watching many battles.

"Alas, lost again."

"Zhang Qing also lost."

In the official Xia Country live broadcast room, countless viewers sighed.

In a battle, Zhang Qing led Xia Country's experts to fight against the White Eagle Federation experts, but lost the match.

"It's been five days since the global competition, and none of us in Xia Country can win every match? Zhang Qing has 9 wins and 1 loss, Zhou Yi has 5 wins and 3 losses, Fang Yu has 15 wins and 2 losses, and none of them can win every match!"

"It's really annoying, lost again!"

"We still have Liu Hai, the world's number one, and Lei Yunfang, and Xu Jingming!"

"Don't mention Lei Yunfang, he already lost to Fang Yu! Xu Jingming has also been afraid to participate in the global competition. In my opinion, he has no confidence either. Maybe we can only pin our hopes on Liu Hai."

"Only Liu Hai is trustworthy."

"Is it so difficult for our dignified Xia Country to produce an expert who wins every match?"

"Fang Yu defeated Lei Yunfang and then defeated the White Eagle Federation's Kwei*Saint* Mills. I once believed in him so much! Who would have thought that after that, he would first lose to Tiger Forson and then lose to Alan Emelianenko from the Raksha Country."

"Tiger Forson was previously the second in the world. Alan Emelianenko was previously the third in the world! It's normal for Fang Yu to lose."

"They all said he was the second in our Xia Country and would hopefully surpass Liu Hai in the future. Surpass my ass!"

"Lose, lose, lose! It's really frustrating to watch the losing matches!"

The viewers were leaving the live broadcast room.

Li Miaomiao, Sister Kong, and Xiao Zeng were also watching.

"Boss, in the global competition, our Xia Country is a bit at a disadvantage. It seems that many third-level experts can't even rank in the top five in the world," Sister Kong said. "Fang Yu has already lost two matches."

"It seems that Liu Hai and Brother-in-law have to play," Xiao Zeng said. "When will Brother-in-law play? Many people are looking forward to him playing."

"I'll ask when I get back," Li Miaomiao also stood up, her face not looking too good. "It's boring to watch the losing matches. We shout ourselves hoarse, but we still lose. Zhang Qing is my idol, sigh..."

"Let's go, Boss," Sister Kong and Xiao Zeng also felt bored.

Xia Country's top group of experts had many fans. Every time the fans came to watch the match with anticipation, the loss of the match did indeed break many hearts.