I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Chapter 117 Entering the Nascent Soul Stage

After successfully surviving his tribulation, Zhang Yifan was extremely weak, but his eyes were filled with the joy of surviving a calamity and anticipation for a new realm. For him, having survived the life-or-death test of the lightning tribulation and broken through to the Nascent Soul stage meant he had entered a new phase of cultivation. Although he had now broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, his physical body and spiritual energy were still very unstable. He knew that his power had not been fully unleashed, and the strength of the Nascent Soul stage could not be mastered instantly. At this moment, he was like a newly built but still unstable skyscraper; although it seemed magnificent, it still needed careful polishing and consolidation to truly unleash the boundless potential of the Nascent Soul stage.

Having endured a life-or-death tribulation, Zhang Yifan had nearly exhausted all his spiritual and physical strength. The process of transcending the tribulation was not merely a simple breakthrough in cultivation, but a test of the limits of both body and spirit. When the tribulation struck, the heavenly lightning rolled down like an angry dragon, tearing through the void. Each thunderclap felt as if it were ripping his soul from his body; the excruciating pain almost made him want to give up. However, he did not retreat. At that moment, he deeply understood the true meaning of life and cultivation, and the power within him awakened in the face of adversity. Ultimately, he successfully transcended the tribulation, breaking through that seemingly insurmountable barrier.

Despite successfully breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage after his tribulation, his body remained weak, almost devoid of power. Zhang Yifan felt a torrential downpour of spiritual energy and meridians within his body. Although he had achieved a breakthrough in an instant, his spiritual energy and body were still unstable. At this moment, he needed time to slowly recover and stabilize his cultivation. Otherwise, the power brought about by this breakthrough might collapse at any moment due to its inability to withstand it.

Dragging his weary body, Zhang Yifan embarked on the path back to his cave. Each step felt heavy and exhausting, as if a mountain were pressing down on him, making every step seem incredibly difficult. Yet, even so, his steps remained firm as iron, as if he could hear a voice deep within his heart constantly encouraging him, telling him, "The true beginning of your cultivation lies ahead." At this moment, his mind gradually calmed, and he rediscovered his own peace and determination from his initial weakness and exhaustion.

When he finally returned to his cave, Zhang Yifan didn't rush to rest. Instead, he went straight to his cultivation room. His cultivation room was the place he knew best, filled with ancient pills and spiritual materials, its rich spiritual energy often allowing him to feel the power of cultivation. Upon entering, Zhang Yifan didn't hesitate. He immediately sat cross-legged, began adjusting his breathing, and started circulating his spiritual energy to gradually restore himself to his optimal state. He knew that now was the time when he couldn't afford to relax. He had to recover his condition and consolidate his cultivation as quickly as possible to have a chance to truly control the power of the Nascent Soul stage.

Zhang Yifan closed his eyes and began circulating his spiritual energy, gradually entering a meditative state. His inner vision allowed him to quickly perceive the injuries within his body. After being tempered by the lightning tribulation, his meridians had suffered varying degrees of damage, especially in some minor areas where cracks had appeared. He carefully guided his spiritual energy, circulating it through his meridians, attempting to repair these damaged parts. The repair process was extremely slow and painful; every flow of spiritual energy felt like a small knife cutting through his body. Although the pain was almost unbearable, he gritted his teeth and silently endured the torment.

The flow of spiritual energy was not smooth, and Zhang Yifan could only carefully mobilize every bit of his power to ensure that every inch of his meridians was repaired. During the repair process, he constantly adjusted his breathing and calmed his mind, allowing himself to remain composed amidst the pain. Each time a meridian was repaired, a sense of relief would rise in his heart. This relief dispelled his fatigue, enabling him to persevere.

At the same time, Zhang Yifan began to regulate the chaotic spiritual energy within his body. Due to the multiple instances of uncontrolled spiritual energy outbursts during the tribulation, his spiritual energy had become extremely disordered, resembling a group of soldiers without command, clashing and fighting in all directions. Zhang Yifan's divine sense, like a wise general, quickly took command of this "army," using it to reorganize and adjust the spiritual energy. Under his guidance, each strand of spiritual energy began to slowly converge towards the nine Nascent Souls, following the proper pathway for Nascent Soul stage spiritual energy.

Nine nascent souls floated silently within his dantian, each one absorbing spiritual energy under Zhang Yifan's mental guidance. The condensation and growth of these nascent souls signified that Zhang Yifan's power was growing stronger. These nascent souls were the greatest achievement of his breakthrough and the source of his power. As spiritual energy continued to flow in, the nine nascent souls gradually emitted a soft light, their features becoming clearer, as if they possessed their own life. Zhang Yifan could clearly feel that the connection between him and these nascent souls was becoming increasingly close; he could almost communicate and command them through his divine sense.

As time went by, Zhang Yifan gradually mastered some unique abilities of the Nascent Soul stage. The most significant was the ability to separate the Nascent Soul from the body. A Nascent Soul cultivator can summon their Nascent Soul from their dantian and allow it to move outside the body. Zhang Yifan attempted to make a Nascent Soul fly out of his dantian and slowly travel through his meridians. The Nascent Soul moved extremely nimbly; wherever it passed, the flow of spiritual energy became purer and more active, as if it had undergone a careful cleansing.

However, Zhang Yifan also knew that separating the nascent soul from the body was not an easy task. This act required extremely high skill and control, because if not handled carefully, the nascent soul could be damaged, or even become lost within the body, unable to return. He cautiously controlled the nascent soul's movements, letting it travel through the meridians once before quickly recalling it. After many attempts, Zhang Yifan's control over separating the nascent soul from the body grew stronger, gradually mastering the technique and beginning to feel the powerful force it brought.

However, consolidating one's cultivation is not merely about restoring physical strength and spiritual power. Zhang Yifan knew that breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage required more than just physical and spiritual advancement; the elevation of one's mental state was equally crucial. After enduring the life-or-death trial of the lightning tribulation, Zhang Yifan's state of mind underwent a profound transformation. Every struggle and every act of perseverance amidst despair during the tribulation made him more resilient. He recalled those breathtaking scenes; every life-or-death decision became a test of his mental fortitude. During the tribulation, he learned how to fight against fate and how to find a glimmer of hope in despair. It was these experiences that made him more composed and resolute.

He etched these pains and hardships deeply into his heart, making them invaluable treasures on his path of spiritual practice. No longer could any fluctuation in his emotions affect him. His heart was like a stagnant pool, calm and undisturbed. In the process of cultivation, Zhang Yifan gradually learned how to eliminate external distractions and maintain inner peace and focus. He deepened his inner peace, gradually reaching a new realm.

To further solidify his cultivation, Zhang Yifan decided to consume some precious pills, which he had previously refined specifically for recovery and consolidation after a breakthrough. After consuming the pills, Zhang Yifan could clearly feel a warm current flowing through his body. This warm current rapidly spread throughout his body, seemingly merging into every inch of his skin and every meridian. This warm current began to merge with his spiritual energy, making the flow of spiritual energy smoother, and his internal injuries began to heal more rapidly.

Besides the elixirs, Zhang Yifan also utilized the spirit-gathering array within his cave to absorb the surrounding spiritual energy. The array was incredibly powerful, drawing large amounts of spiritual energy into the cave, resulting in an astonishingly high concentration of spiritual energy within. Standing within the array, Zhang Yifan closed his eyes and began greedily absorbing this spiritual energy, like a parched sponge encountering water. The spiritual energy continuously flowed into his body, gradually replenishing the power he had expended during the tribulation, and further consolidating his cultivation.

Time slipped by silently. Zhang Yifan didn't know how much time had passed, but he could clearly feel his body and spiritual energy gradually recovering and improving. His meridians were fully repaired, his spiritual energy had become more powerful and pure, and his nine nascent souls were thriving in his dantian, forming a wondrous balance among themselves. This balance was not merely the circulation of spiritual energy, but also a sublimation of his state of mind. In this balance, Zhang Yifan's state of mind reached an unprecedented height. No matter what difficulties he faced, he was able to remain calm and composed.

When Zhang Yifan finally felt he had recovered to his peak condition, he slowly opened his eyes, a confident glint in them. He knew that at this moment, he had truly stepped into the ranks of Nascent Soul stage experts. The cultivation ahead would undoubtedly be an even more difficult challenge. But regardless, he was ready to face it all.

Zhang Yifan stood up, took a deep breath, and felt the surging power within him. He turned and walked out of the cave, heading towards the Thousand Water River. The Thousand Water River was a major obstacle on his journey to Youzhou, and also a crucial test for his next stage of cultivation. His figure appeared exceptionally resolute in the sunlight, as if no force could stop his progress. He knew that the road ahead might still be full of challenges, but he was ready to continue his path of cultivation.