Chapter 43 Heart as a Celestial Body

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

Again and again.

Xu Jingming stopped after practicing three times, considering it a satisfying indulgence.

"A heart like a celestial body can also mobilize the body in a deeper way?" Xu Jingming revealed a look of joy. Since obtaining the opportunity to be possessed by the cosmic legend 'Xuan,' he had been spending eight hours a day performing the heart-refining method.

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

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

"Being able to mobilize the body in a deeper way means that this state of mind is also suitable for combat," Xu Jingming anticipated.

"Heart as a celestial body."

"Celestial bodies, seemingly silent, are actually in constant motion."

When possessed by Xuan, his mental perception covered the entire planet. At that time, he could clearly sense the planet's orbital speed and rotational speed. The eternal, ceaseless motion of that massive celestial body had long shocked him.

Although eternally and ceaselessly in motion, the planet itself was forever silent.

This unity of silence and motion was the essence of the heart-refining method.

"Inner silence."

"But the body operates as if it were a celestial body, capable of performing the evolution method, and also capable of combat." Xu Jingming reached out and took a long spear, performing spear techniques, each move seeming to carry the rolling momentum of a star's movement.

The rolling of stars was actually terrifying in its power.

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

"Boom."

Suddenly, with a sweeping strike, the long spear swept out, as if a star was rolling over and crushing everything. At this moment, the muscles and bones throughout his body were naturally mobilized at a deeper level. The operation of muscle bundles, fascia, and internal organs, and even the signals of the nervous network were much stronger, and the power erupted from this body immediately soared.

A terrifying sweeping strike, meant to sweep away and crush everything.

"This move has the flavor of the fourth level," Xu Jingming revealed with joy, looking at his personal combat power panel, "But there's only a single, scattered move, and its execution isn't stable enough, so it hasn't been recognized by the virtual world yet."

"But clearly, 'heart as a celestial body' is a viable path," Xu Jingming continued practicing the spear.

The Rainbow Transformation Spear Technique was a complete system of spear techniques. It seemed to only have the thrusting move! But in reality, it also integrated 'footwork.' The thrust also had various techniques such as advancing thrust, retreating thrust, and continuous thrust. It could also be used to defend while attacking. This was Xuan's greatest achievement in his life. Even though Xu Jingming had only learned a smattering, he understood that the system acknowledged it.

But now, only a single 'sweeping spear' had reached that level; it was still not qualified for recognition.

"Having taken this step, breaking through to the fourth level with the entire spear technique won't be far off," Xu Jingming saw hope and immersed himself in it.

...

While Xu Jingming was immersed in cultivation, 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 stuck at the third-tier bottleneck, unable to break through no matter what. Can you give me some pointers? I really have no choice, especially seeing younger generations start to surpass me, alas..."

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

Lei Yunfang directly opened it, allowing Liu Hai to view it as well.

"Your movement technique and saber technique are both at 99% of the third tier." Liu Hai nodded after looking at it, "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 stronger than you, but only slightly stronger. 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 must be talent," Liu Hai pondered, "If both are at the third level, his physical talent is very high, possessing greater strength and speed, naturally he can suppress you."

"I saw in the Global Confrontation that there are several who are stronger than Fang Yu." Lei Yunfang said, "They should have reached the fourth level."

"It's normal for there to be a few who have reached the fourth level globally." Liu Hai nodded.

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

"Have you obtained a fifth-tier saber technique?" Liu Hai asked.

Lei Yunfang nodded.

"In the fifth-tier saber technique, there should be footwork and heart-refining methods," Liu Hai said, "According to the descriptions in the inheritance, heart-refining methods seem mysterious, but in reality, they make an individual's 'consciousness' stronger, which means the neural network signals can be stronger. Stronger signals... can also allow for deeper mobilization of the body."

Lei Yunfang nodded, "Yes, I have obtained heart-refining methods."

"Then refine it," Liu Hai said, "Heart-refining cannot be achieved through trickery. Some people may be young, but their willpower is very strong. Some people may be old and frail, but their willpower is very poor. It still depends on the individual."

"I think my willpower is quite strong," Lei Yunfang couldn't help but say.

"After willpower is strengthened, it must also be more compatible with one's own combat system," Liu Hai said, "The moment-by-moment moves in combat can naturally integrate with a powerful willpower, and only then can the potential of the body be mobilized, and only then can the fourth level be reached."

Lei Yunfang nodded, "I understand as well."

"In the inheritances we have obtained, the path has long been clearly stated," Liu Hai said, "There's no way to cheat."

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

"A temporary setback is nothing, I believe that we old-timers are not so easily surpassed," Liu Hai encouraged.

Lei Yunfang nodded and disappeared from the training ground.

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

Liu Hai was very satisfied with his choice.

A complete eighth-tier 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 Confrontation was also underway, with masters from various countries engaging in intense battles, and the situation gradually becoming clear.

They knew who was stronger!

Looking at the world, who could be ranked in the top three? Who could be ranked in the top ten? The more the audience watched the battles, the more they could roughly guess.

"Alas, lost again."

"Zhang Qing also lost."

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

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

"The Global Confrontation has been going on for five days, and none of our Xia Country can achieve a complete victory? Zhang Qing is 9 wins and 1 loss, Zhou Yi is 5 wins and 3 losses, Fang Yu is 15 wins and 2 losses, is there no one who can achieve a complete victory!"

"It's really annoying, lost again!"

"We still have Liu Hai, who is number one in the world, 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 Confrontation, and in my opinion, he also has no confidence. Maybe we can only place our hopes on Liu Hai."

"Only Liu Hai is trustworthy."

"Is it so difficult for our mighty Xia Country to produce a master with a complete victory?"

"Fang Yu, defeated Lei Yunfang, and also defeated the White Eagle Federation's Kui * Sheng * Mills, how much I believed in him! Who knew that afterwards, he first lost to Tiger * Forsen, and then lost to Alan * Emelianenko of the Rakshasa Country."

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

"Everyone said that he is my Xia Country's second, and that he is expected to surpass Liu Hai in the future, surpass my ass!"

"Lose, lose, lose! Watching a losing match is really frustrating!"

The viewers were leaving the live broadcast room.

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

"Boss, in the Global Confrontation, our Xia Country is a bit disadvantaged. Many third-tier masters don't seem to be able to rank in the top five in the world," Sister Kong said, "Fang Yu has already lost two matches."

"It seems that Liu Hai and my brother-in-law have to go into battle," Xiao Zeng said, "When will my brother-in-law take action? Many people are looking forward to him taking action."

"I'll ask when I get back." Li Miaomiao also got up, her face not looking too good, "Watching a losing match is really boring. Shouting at the top of our lungs, and still losing. Zhang Qing is my idol, alas..."

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

Xia Country's top batch of masters had many fans. Every time fans came to watch the match with anticipation, and the match was lost, it did break many people's hearts.