Located in the master’s bedroom of Hutton’s house in Venice estate, Hutton could be seen shirtless sitting cross legged on his bed with his eyes closed.
’Before I face those Russian titans, I need to get stronger just in case’ Hutton thought as he continued his meditation. But not long after, he suddenly stretched out his palm and a pill like substance appeared on it.
’According to Emperor Chen’s memories, this Body tempering pill just help me in achieving a breakthrough’ Hutton thought as he observed the pill on his palm.
According to Emperor Chen’s memories, the pill that is currently on Hutton’s palm is apparently called the Body Tempering pill.
The Body Tempering pill is a potent elixir crafted by master alchemists, infused with rare herbs and minerals. When ingested by a cultivator at the foundation establishment stage, it sparks a gentle yet profound transformation within the body’s meridians and energy channels.
Over the course of several hours, the pill’s essence permeates the practitioner’s physique, amplifying their Qi circulation and refining their internal energy. This heightened state of energy flow allows the cultivator to navigate through the bottleneck of their current stage, facilitating a minor breakthrough in their cultivation journey. As a result, their strength, resilience, and control over Qi are noticeably enhanced, marking a significant advancement on their path to mastery.
’Well here goes nothing’ Hutton thought with a little feeling of nervousness within him as he put the pill into his mouth and swallowed it.
And so, As moonlight filtered through the paper-thin curtains, casting a soft glow over the room, Hutton sat cross-legged on his bed, his eyes closed in deep meditation. His mind was a tranquil lake, undisturbed by the ripples of the outside world. With each breath, he felt the ebb and flow of his Qi, a steady rhythm that echoed the pulse of the universe itself.
After he swallowed the pill which he got out of his storage ring, its essence infused his being with warmth, like sunlight breaking through the clouds on a rainy day.
As the elixir began its work, Hutton’s body hummed with newfound energy. He felt his meridians opening, channels expanding to accommodate the surge of Qi coursing through him. It was as though every cell in his body danced with vitality, resonating with the harmonious flow of energy.
With a focused mind, Hutton delved deeper into his meditation, guiding the influx of Qi with precision and intent. Each movement was deliberate, every breath a symphony of control and mastery. In this state of heightened awareness, he sensed the barriers of his cultivation stage crumbling, like ancient walls yielding to the relentless march of time.
Minutes stretched into hours, yet Hutton remained undeterred, his resolve unyielding. And then, in a moment of perfect clarity, he felt it—the subtle shift, the unmistakable sign of progress. It was a whisper in the wind, a flicker of light in the darkness—a minor breakthrough in his cultivation journey.
As Hutton opened his eyes, the room seemed brighter, as if illuminated by an unseen radiance. Though still seated on his bed, he knew that he had transcended the confines of his former self. With a sense of quiet satisfaction, he rose from his meditation, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead with renewed strength and purpose.
’i achieved two breakthroughs?’ Hutton thought with a surprised look on his face after he observed his body. Based on Hutton’s observation, he is currently at the fifth phase in the foundation establishment stage.
"Now this is wonderful, all that’s left is to learn some new techniques and I am good to go" Hutton muttered with an excited look on his face while two scrolls suddenly appeared in his hands.
’Now let’s see what we have here’ Hutton thought as he opened one of the scrolls. What he saw on the scroll is a technique called the Heavenly Shield.
’A defensive technique?’ Hutton thought with a confused look on his face while skims through the contents on the scroll.
This defensive technique involves the cultivator summoning a protective barrier of energy around themselves, capable of repelling attacks from both physical and spiritual sources. The shield’s strength and durability depend on the cultivator’s level of mastery and cultivation base. Advanced practitioners can even extend the shield to protect allies within its radius. However, maintaining the shield requires a considerable amount of spiritual energy, so it’s typically used sparingly in critical moments of battle.
’Let me see the other one’ Hutton thought with a straight look on his face as he quickly picked up the other scroll and dropped the one he was with.
When he opened it, he saw that the technique which is contained in the scroll is called The Ethereal Soul Projection.
’Interesting’ Hutton thought with an intrigued look on his face as he began to go through the description of the technique in the scroll.
This advanced ability allows the cultivator to temporarily separate their consciousness from their physical body, projecting it into the ethereal realm. In this state, the cultivator can traverse vast distances instantaneously, bypassing physical barriers and even entering restricted areas undetected.
However, the technique is incredibly taxing on the cultivator’s spiritual energy and requires immense concentration to maintain. Additionally, while in the ethereal realm, the cultivator’s physical body is left vulnerable, making it a risky maneuver that is typically reserved for desperate situations or strategic espionage missions.
’Although this technique is a two faced technique, I feel like this technique is more suitable for me’ Hutton thought with a pondering look on his face.
With the numerous enemies he now has on his neck, he feel like he could be able to know what plans they might have against him if he masters this technique which can give him a considerable headstart.
’Well it’s decided then, I start with you’ Hutton decided as he began to go through the scroll again. After a couple of minutes went by, Hutton finally dropped the scroll and closed his eyes.
With a deep breath, Hutton closed his eyes and began to channel his spiritual energy, attempting to separate his consciousness from his physical body. He visualized himself drifting away, like a wisp of smoke, into the ethereal realm.
Minutes passed, but Hutton’s efforts yielded no results. Frustration crept into his mind as doubt clouded his thoughts. Was he not concentrating hard enough? Had he missed a crucial step in the instructions?
Sweat beaded on his forehead as he persisted, each attempt more fervent than the last. Yet, despite his determination, the boundaries between the physical and ethereal remained unyielding.
With a heavy sigh, Hutton finally opened his eyes, feeling drained and disheartened. The room seemed to mock him with its stillness, a reminder of his failure to grasp the elusive technique.
’It seems like I need to progress further in my cultivation level before I begin to practice this technique’ Hutton thought with a wry smile on his face.
But Hutton was not one to be easily discouraged. He knew that mastery of Ethereal Soul Projection would require patience, perseverance, and perhaps guidance from a more experienced mentor. With renewed determination, he vowed to continue his training until he could transcend the limitations of the physical realm and journey into the boundless expanse of the ethereal.
’Well I have no choice but to learn this for the mean time’ Hutton thought as he picked up the scroll containing the Heavenly shield. But right when he was about to open it, his phone which is lying dormant on his table beside his bed suddenly rang.
’I thought I told them I shouldn’t be disturbed by this time?’ Hutton thought with a creased brows when he saw who is calling him. Apparently, it is Everlyn who is calling him.
"I thought I gave you guys an order that I shouldn’t be disturbed by this time?" As soon as Hutton picked the call, he asked with an unpleasant tone.
"Am sorry boss but there is someone here who wants to meet you. And I don’t think he came with good intentions" Everlyn answered over the phone with an apologetic and worried tone.
"Huh? And who might that be?" Hutton asked with a cold look on his face.
"I didn’t tell me but he said I should tell you that you should act wisely...." Everlyn replied with her voice lowered by quite a bit.
’I should act wisely?’ Hutton thought with a confused look on his face. But he quickly shaked that thought off before he said.
"Am on my way right now"
"Please hurry boss, because I think his patience is limited..." Everlyn said as she turned to secretly glance at a burly man seated at her right.
This burly man is apparently a tanned Russian man who stood tall and imposing, his broad shoulders filling the room with an air of undeniable strength. His rugged features were etched with lines of experience, testament to a life lived on the edge. Thick, dark hair framed a weathered face, punctuated by piercing eyes that seemed to size up the world with a calculating gaze.
Every movement exuded power and confidence, from the way he carried himself with a solid, grounded stance to the way his muscles rippled beneath his well-worn clothing. His hands, calloused and strong, spoke of labor and resilience.
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Despite his formidable aura, there was a hint of warmth in his expression, a twinkle in his eyes that hinted at a depth of character beneath the surface. Yet, it was his aura of strength and resilience that commanded respect, marking him as a force to be reckoned with in any situation.
"Don’t worry, I will be there in five minutes" Hutton answered before he ended the call.