Chapter 41 (2/2)

Just entering the threshold of Star Circulation enabled him with such power. It would not be hard to imagine the mystery and profoundness of this soul refining art.

Now he was at the initiation stage. As far as Lin Xun knew, when he could fully master the power of perception, light all the stars in the sea of his consciousness to shine across the sky, he was in the complete stage of Star Circulation.

Lin Xun felt for it carefully and found that now his perception could only cover a radius of 33 meters. Any distance longer than that would be impossible.

Emm? Just as he was about to get up and inscribe a spiritual tattoo to test what changes his stronger soul would bring him, he was surprised to find that Shia Zhi put her head on his lap, her beautiful and delicate face showing unwillingness to leave.

The rare thing was she even wore a light smile on the corners of her mouth!

Lin Xun hesitated for a while, then moved her head away with great caution. However, Shia Zhi cocked her brows, murmured “No!” then grabbed Lin Xun’s leg firmly.

With a forced smile, Lin Xun had no way but to wait for the next day to do the test for he didn’t want to disturb the little girl’s sweet dream.

Lying down on bed and looking at the girl sleeping next to him, Lin Xun was thinking about how to take the second test of the Heaven-accessing Place. Then he fell asleep unconsciously after some time.

The next morning, Lin Xun went out of bed and practiced Marching Boxing in his courtyard. Not until sweat oozed all over his body and blood boiled within did he stop. Washing himself with cold water from the well, he put on a clean suit and got busy in the kitchen.

He clearly felt that his spirit was vigorous like a dragon and strong like a tiger, all his six senses with a feeling of renewal.

Shia Zhi woke up immediately at the fragrance from the kitchen as if eating and sleeping were the most crucial things in her life that could never be delayed.

During breakfast, Lin Xun thought of something and asked, “Shia Zhi, are you practicing some body refining martial arts?”

“No.” Shia Zhi replied with confusion on her face.

Pointing at the huge hammer at the corner of the yard, Lin Xun continued, “Then how did you make this huge hammer?”

“With my hands.” Shia Zhi replied casually.

Lin Xun was speechless with the answer.

Staring at Lin Xun for quite a moment, Shia Zhi frowned, “Are you planning to refine your body?”

Lin Xun nodded. He thought for a long time last night. The second test of the Heaven-accessing Place was named “Body Refining” with 108 chances to pass it, indicating that it would be extremely difficult with a high rate of failure.

In such a case, Lin Xun must prepare himself. Thus, it would be best if he could furthur refine and strengthen his body.

But he had no other knowledge on body refining except for making some beneficial soups with the flesh and blood of the beasts and other spiritual ingredients.

There were various manuals on body refining. But Lin Xun didn’t have one and there was no way he could find one in Feiyun Village.

According to the realm of spiritual practice, the nine levels of Martial Realm were, in fact, a kind of training aiming at the practitioner’s body.

The first level, Qi Guiding, refined the Qi feeling inside.

The second level, Inner Strong, focused on the muscles and tendons throughout all limbs and bones.

The third level, Viscera Opening, dealt with the five internal organs.

The fourth level, Marrow Washing, strengthened the bone marrows.

The sixth level, Blood Burning, improved the blood.

The seventh level, Xiao Zhoutian, and the eighth level, Da Zhoutian, was a complete refining of all the flesh, blood, meridian vessels, bones, acupoints, and internal organs throughout the body. Xiao Zhoutian was the preliminary refining, while Da Zhoutian went further and deeper.

Not until the ninth level Spirit Turn were the body and the spiritual power refined together, bringing a great difference.

All refinement of the nine levels aimed to lay a solid foundation for spiritual practitioners so that they could successfully condense the Gang Spirit when breaking through.

But now Lin Xun just reached the third level of Martial Realm. Without the help of some other means, it would be extremely difficult for him to further strengthen his body within a short time.

Shia Zhi said after pondering a while, “Maybe we can fight.”

Lin Xun was in a bit of a daze, “Fight?”

Shia Zhi nodded earnestly, “Yes, it is also one of the most direct way to refine the body by fighting with pure physical power.”

Lin Xun was surprised, “How do you know it?”

Eyes full of confusion, Shia Zhi shook her head after some ponderation, “I don’t remember it, but I know it’ll work.”

Lin Xun bit hard on his lip and decided to believe in Shia Zhi, “Anyway, let’s have a try!”