The First Book of Ning Wang's Illegitimate Son Chapter 15: White Sand Lake and Fog Hidden Gorge

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  Refining Qi Nine Layers, Three Realms Nine Layers Twenty-Seven Phases, divided extremely detailed.

  Wang Guanlan's Wanxiangquan and Changqing Jue, which he had been practicing since childhood, were only inferior techniques. Moreover, his ambition was not in this area, so although he was already thirteen years old, his cultivation remained at the Qi Refining stage.

  However, the two cultivation methods are still inferior, and as time accumulates, Wang Guanlan's cultivation has reached the late stage of the first layer of Qi Refining, which is also the peak of the first layer of Qi Refining. He is now facing the first small hurdle in his martial arts cultivation. As long as he breaks through this layer and reaches the second layer of Qi Refining, he will enter the middle stage of Qi Gathering. The reason why the Qi Refining realm is divided into three realms is that when one's cultivation reaches the Condensing Qi realm, the internal energy will suddenly increase tenfold from the third layer to the fourth layer. The internal energy of the fourth layer of Qi Refining is generally ten times that of the third layer. This tenfold difference creates a huge gap in strength between the fourth and third layers. Apart from the gap between the third and fourth layers, there is also a power gap between the sixth and seventh layers. The internal energy of the seventh layer will also increase suddenly by tenfold, meaning that the internal energy of the seventh layer of Qi Refining is one hundred times that of the third layer. In addition to the difference in quantity, there is also a significant difference in quality. When entering the Condensing Qi period, the internal energy will become very condensed, transforming from virtual to real, and evolving into unique attributes.

  In Wang Guanlan's understanding, the internal energy of the Qi-leading period and the Qi-condensing period are completely different forms of energy. One is ice and the other is water; when they collide, it is natural for the ice to easily break open the water.

  Hou Zihans strength was at the fourth layer of Qi Refining, which meant that his internal energy had undergone a qualitative change and evolved into its own attribute. To say nothing of Wang Guanlans current first layer of Qi Refining, even if he really advanced to the second layer, Hou Zihan could still slap him to death with just one palm. Who would dare try to kill him? This talk was laughable.

  Wang Guanlan was confident in himself, his confidence came from the Bodhi Town Fa Dao Shen Tong and Anan Broken Knife Wu Xue.

  He suddenly realized that the Earth Treasury's Original Vow Knife was different, but this divine technique only had one strike of power and was easy to expose. However, the Bodhi Quelling Method Knife was not the same; in the early stages of Qi Refining, he could barely muster up two knives. Once he entered the middle stage of Qi Refining, his internal energy increased sharply, allowing him to unleash more knife energies. Nevertheless, there was a difference between forcing out a knife and unleashing it with full power. In the early stages of Qi Refining, his internal energy only released knife energy, even if he could borrow control to release two knives. However, these two knives couldn't fully reveal the mysteries of the Bodhi Quelling Method Knife, just like when he first realized the Earth Treasury's Original Vow Knife and released a single knife that exhausted all his internal energy. That knife energy couldn't represent the full profundity of the Buddhist sect's strongest minor divine technique. The Bodhi Quelling Method Knife wasn't something he suddenly realized, but with the foundation of the Earth Treasury's Original Vow Knife, he could completely unravel some of its mysteries. Through his initial calculations, to fully utilize the part of the mystery he understood, his cultivation had to reach the middle stage of Qi Refining. Only by reaching the middle stage of Qi Refining could he stimulate the mysteries of this knife technique divine ability that he had comprehended. The internal energy at the middle stage of Qi Refining was enough for him to release three knives.

  Three knives will be enough.

  Bodhi Town's Fa Dao cooperates with Anan's Broken Vow Knife Method, he has confidence that he can turn Hou Zihanshan over.

  The cultivation of the Condensing Qi period, although it has already cultivated the internal qi to a solid state, but it is impossible to release the internal qi externally, and can only be consolidated internally. Only by breaking through to the third realm of the Lianqi boundary, Yuqi, can the internal qi be released externally. Wang Guanlan can rely on the Shentong Famen to achieve this in the Guiding Qi period, which is his greatest advantage.

  With superior martial arts and Buddhist supernatural powers, if he still can't defeat a guy in the early stages of Qi condensation, then Wang Guanlan might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes!

  Of course, this was just his wishful thinking, because he had never seen a master of the Condensation Period. In fact, he knew very well that his biggest problem was not his cultivation, but rather that as a bookworm, he had never had even a bit of experience in interacting with others. This situation made it somewhat difficult for him to suddenly face a young master of the Condensation Period.

  But wanting to improve actual combat ability can only rely on actual combat, there is no shortcut to be found.

  Wanting to gain practical experience, there aren't many opportunities within the Ning Wang Fu, but outside of it, there are plenty.

  In a world where martial arts are revered, how can there be no opportunity for actual combat? In fact, most warriors will go out to test their skills and hone their craft during the Qi-refining period. Only through real combat experience can one establish themselves in this world.

  Many places allow warriors to hone their skills, and there are many ways to do so. For warriors, the most direct, simplest, and most effective method is to enter mountainous regions, wilderness, or desolate areas to hunt and kill various strange beasts, even demonic creatures. While honing their martial skills, they can also sell the fur, flesh, and bones of these strange and demonic creatures for a good price to support their cultivation. If they are lucky, they might obtain legendary heavenly treasures, which would bring them great fortune. However, many times, great fortune also represents great calamity.

  This is easy to understand, an innocent man is not guilty, but a man with jade in his bosom is guilty!

  Wang Guanlan's choice was almost the same as that of all martial artists in this world. He had already reached the peak of the Qi Refining stage and was practicing a superior martial art. He believed that even if he trained step by step, it would take at most half a month to break through. However, he didn't have that much time.

  The people who went to Yicheng to receive the industry have set off. At most half a month, the attitude from Yicheng will be fed back. Wang Guanlan does not think that the famous Hou Zihanshao will easily compromise, and neither will he. Between the two sides, there must be a conflict, and the time of the conflict is just one month later.

  With only one month left, steady practice is no longer enough. In this one month, I need a real opportunity to put my skills into action and make a breakthrough.

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  Bai Sha Lake, vast waves, as far as the eye can see.

  This great lake is adjacent to Nanhua City, but Nanhua City, although large, is only a small part of the north side of this great lake.

  Bai Sha Lake is very large, formed by the convergence of mountain streams from Duan Yun Mountain, and has undergone countless changes over the years to become one of the five major lakes in the southern part of the Da Qi Dynasty.

  Wang Guanlan stood at the bow of the boat, gazing out at the vast expanse of misty waves on the lake. Like most of the young people on the boat, he wore a green warrior's uniform, with a sword hanging from his waist. His face was tense and rigid, but this wasn't an act - it was a genuine reflection of his current mood. In his past life, he had been an office worker, but in this life, he was a scholar. People like him didn't belong on the battlefield, no matter how many trump cards they held. His eyes were filled with tension as he stood at the bow, his hand unconsciously gripping the hilt of his sword tightly. Fine sweat covered his palm.

  "Young man, is this your first time going to Wuyi Gorge?!"

  Just as Wang Guanlan was suppressing the small tension in his heart, a slightly playful voice appeared at his ear. Wang Guanlan turned around slightly and saw a man in his thirties standing behind him, wearing a coarse linen garment with a knife hanging from his waist. Compared to Wang Guanlan's hundred-refined steel knife, this knife didn't even have a scabbard, its intimidating light was dazzling under the sunlight, while the man himself had a kind smile on his face.

  "It's okay, my qualifications aren't good enough. I still haven't broken through to the middle stage of Qi Gathering even now. My family thinks I'm useless, so they're letting me come out and temper myself a bit. If I still can't break through to the middle stage of Qi Gathering, then don't let me come back!"

  "Ah, I see!" The man's eyes flashed with a hint of understanding. This was the usual practice of many small martial arts families, whose resources were limited and could not afford to support every single member of the family. Only those who showed exceptional talent would receive attention, while those with average abilities had to rely on their own efforts and hard work to stand out. He too had gone through this path, and most people on this boat were in similar situations, all going to Wuyin Gorge to fight for their lives.

  Wu Yin Gorge is a massive canyon in the Duan Yun mountain range, shrouded in thick fog all year round. No one knows how deep this gorge is or where it leads to. Like other places in the Duan Yun mountain range, Wu Yin Gorge is home to many ferocious beasts and rare plants, including some that are highly prized by martial artists for their medicinal properties. The environment within the gorge is treacherous, with visibility limited to just a few feet due to the dense fog. Many warriors who venture into the gorge in search of opportunities end up becoming prey for the ferocious beasts and insects lurking in the fog, only to be digested and excreted as waste. Yet, despite this, countless warriors continue to enter Wu Yin Gorge every day, seeking to explore its depths and hone their skills.

  Wang Guanlan is one of them.

  He chose Fog Hidden Valley for his own reasons. Firstly, it was close to home and he had enough time. Nan Hua City is adjacent to White Sand Lake, and entering Fog Hidden Valley from White Sand Lake only takes one day. Secondly, it was due to the power of the valley. Fog Hidden Valley has five entrances, and the area that enters through White Sand Lake has the least resources, but also the least danger. The strange insects and beasts in this area are extremely low in strength, not exceeding the Condensation Realm. Most warriors who enter here are also at the Qi Refining stage, mainly focusing on killing wild beasts and practicing martial arts.