Chapter 12: Breakthrough (2/2)

”You're a doctor,” I asked in surprise,

”No, there seems to be some kind of curse on his body due to the assassination plot. I will be back tonight; your father will be accompanying me. So don't cause any trouble, OK.”

Feeling mother was clearly worried. I smiled, giving her a warm hug as she flickered away, causing me to sigh jealously. Knowing I would reach that level one day I chuckled inwardly, before looking over at my desk that had a large plate of food waiting for me.

Taking a few bites, I readied my mind for what was about to come. Rose had given me some pills that would help boost my cultivation rate while also making sure I don't die from blood loss.

Stuffing both the pill father and Rose gave me down my throat, I quickly began performing the Immortal Origin Art. However, to my surprise, unlike last time, none of my bones shattered, much less broke.

Feeling more confident, I began to perform the same move over and over again. My skin had slowly turned red as an amount of large black ooze that reeked of shit and piss slowly burst from my pores. And yet, I did not stop; adjusting my movements over and over, I began my first step in mastering the first movement of the Immortal Origin Art.

In the beginning, it had taken me over an hour to perform just one movement, but as I continued, the rate of completion began decreasing at an alarming rate.

55 minutes,

45 minutes,

30 minutes,

10 minutes,

5 minutes.

Time seemed to have passed by so quickly as I stared down at the floor that was covered in ooze. A steam of sweat was flowing from my body as I closed my eyes, remembering the sensation that just happened.

Sensing that I was at a major milestone, I opened my eyes before continuing. My body was exhausted, and my mind was weary, but I continued. Over and over, I performed the same movement before I heard a loud tear coming from within.

Blood burst from my eyes and mouth as I fell to the floor, convulsing. Pain rivaling the time Flama had increased, my comprehension exploded forward, causing me to scream out in anguish. Slamming my fist down, I suddenly felt a massive amount of power flowing through my body. My red skin had returned to its original milky white complexion as all the pain I felt suddenly vanished.

The First of Twelve Meridians had been opened, causing a deep laugh to escape from my mouth. Feeling triumphant, I laid on the floor covered in my own impurities smiling as tears filled my eyes.

”I succeeded, I did it, mother, father...I did it”