Chapter 21 Nine-turn Divine Dragon Technique

Every boy dreams of being a hero in childhood, wanting to become a peerless master, robbing the rich to help the poor, fighting for justice, and wandering the world with his confidante.

Think Zhang Wuji, Yang Guo, Li Xunhuan...

But as time passes and we grow older, we gradually realize that heroic dream is becoming increasingly distant.

Especially when the pressures of life seem suffocating, that heroic dream may seem too ethereal.

Even a little ridiculous.

But it's undeniable.

No matter when, where, how old, or what circumstances, even though we know this heroic dream is illusory, we still hold onto hope.

What if?

What if one day we encounter a fortuitous opportunity and become a master?

Then, we could soar to the sky, change our current situation, and reach the pinnacle of our lives!

Ye Qiu is no exception.

He grew up alone with his mother, his family poor, and was often bullied by his classmates at school. From that moment on, Ye Qiu had a dream.

I must become strong!

So strong that no one would dare bully me!

He had often fantasized about one day becoming like the protagonists in martial arts dramas, protecting his family and serving his country.

However, as he grew up, he realized that TV dramas were all lies. There were no such things as heroes in this world, and no one knew the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

But today, the words of the Dragon King and Zhao Yun opened his eyes.

While there were no such things as the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms in this world, there were indeed martial arts masters, though he had never known about them.

There were also the Tiger Ranking, the Dragon Ranking, the God Ranking...

All of them sounded fascinating.

Especially the champion, Hou Xiaojiu, who had become Ye Qiu's goal.

Once a thought enters one's mind, it becomes uncontrollable.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became.

Ye Qiu immediately searched for martial arts secrets in the inheritance.

However, the Ye family's ancestral legacy contained tens of thousands of martial arts manuals, leaving Ye Qiu overwhelmed.

Just as he was unsure which manual to choose, a thin booklet caught his attention.

On the cover, a few seal characters were inscribed, giving it a sense of antiquity and timelessness.

"Nine-Turn Divine Dragon Art!"

Ye Qiu deciphered them for a moment before finally making out the seal characters.

"That name sounds quite impressive!"

Ye Qiu flipped open the book and saw the Ye family's ancestor's notes on the first page.

"I discovered this technique by chance. Its origins and creators are unknown. Based on my research, I've discovered it's incredibly mysterious. Cultivated to perfection, it could potentially transcend the ages."

"However, only those without prior cultivation skills can practice it."

"When I discovered it, my cultivation had already reached a high level, so I'm truly regretful that I haven't been able to practice this technique."

After reading it, Ye Qiu was delighted.

"The ancestor said that only those without cultivation can practice this technique. Am I not just right for it?"

Ye Qiu flipped to the second page.

This page contained a detailed introduction to the Nine-Turn Divine Dragon Art.

After reading it, Ye Qiu felt that this technique was very suitable for him.

Generally, martial arts training requires starting with standing still and squatting in a horse stance, and only after decades of practice can one achieve even a small degree of success.

This technique, however, was different. Success depended entirely on talent. Those with high talent could achieve twice the result with half the effort, easily breaking through realms, while those with low talent would struggle to comprehend the first realm in their entire lives.

"I wonder how my talent compares?"

Ye Qiu was eager to try.

According to the introduction, the Nine-Turn Divine Dragon Art has nine realms, the first of which is the Body Refining Realm.

The first step in the Body Refining Realm is to channel the innate Qi and open the Ren and Du meridians. The second step is to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and use it to refine the body.

As spiritual energy accumulates, a practitioner's physical strength gradually increases. When the strength of both arms reaches three thousand kilograms, it's considered mastery, and one can then cultivate to the next level.

Oddly, after Ye Qiu finished reading the introduction and cultivation methods for the first level, he tried to open the back page, but found it impossible to do so.

A thin sheet of paper felt as heavy as Mount Tai.

What was going on?

Ye Qiu pondered for a moment, then understood.

"If I can't comprehend the first level, then I won't be able to see the subsequent levels. This practice is a bit of a scam!"

Never mind, let's give it a try.

Ye Qiu followed the instructions, sitting cross-legged on the bed. Then, he placed his hands on his knees, palms facing up, closed his eyes, and carefully felt the flow of energy within his body.

According to the practice's introduction, everyone possesses a "qi" (qi) at the Baihui point on the top of their head. This qi is called innate qi.

Only by sensing this innate qi and then guiding it to open the Ren and Du meridians can one take the first step.

Fifteen minutes passed.

Ye Qiu found nothing, felt nothing.

"Could it be that my method was wrong?"

Ye Qiu carefully reviewed the training instructions again, convinced he had made no mistake. He couldn't help but wonder, why couldn't he sense the presence of the innate qi?

"Try again."

Ye Qiu continued practicing.

Half an hour later.

Ye Qiu opened his eyes, still finding nothing, which made him doubt himself.

"Could it be that my talent isn't good enough for practicing the Nine Transformations Divine Dragon Technique?"

Little did Ye Qiu know that many people go their entire lives without ever feeling the presence of innate qi.

Besides, he had only practiced for less than an hour.

"If this technique exists, then there must be a reason for it. I must have made some mistake in my practice."

Suddenly, Ye Qiu remembered what Zhao Yun had said: eating a hundred-year-old ginseng would make one a master.

Thinking of this, he took out the hundred-year-old ginseng and, without even washing it, ate it.

In less than three minutes, a warm current rose from his Dantian, and Ye Qiu's entire body felt hot.

Ye Qiu immediately closed his eyes, carefully feeling the heat, and then practiced according to the cultivation method.

Another half an hour passed.

Suddenly, Ye Qiu's mind trembled, and he distinctly felt a cool current emanating from the Baihui acupoint on the top of his head.

"Innate Qi!"

Ye Qiu suppressed his excitement and, following the cultivation method, directed this current toward the Ren and Du meridians.

To his surprise, the Ren and Du meridians were like a solid wall, impenetrable to the innate Qi.

Undeterred, Ye Qiu continued his attack.

At dawn, with a "click," the innate Qi finally pierced the Ren and Du meridians.

Instantly, Ye Qiu felt a surge of strength throughout his body. The feeling was exhilarating.

Furthermore, after a night of practice, he felt no fatigue at all; instead, a sense of ease washed over him.

Leaving the bed and walking to the window, Ye Qiu gazed at the rising sun, his face brimming with confidence.

"If one day I can become a figure like Xiao Jiu, I'll make my mother's family beg her to return home!"

"I'll also find my biological father and make him kneel before her and repent and apologize!"

"I want to make those who look down on us look up to me forever!"