my world double door.

After stepping into the valley, Li Yang continued to explore the depths of the valley, and suddenly discovered a hidden valley somewhere.

He walked into the valley and carefully explored it, and found a cave, like a giant mouth quietly opened by the earth, swallowing endless secrets. The entrance of the cave was covered by dense vines and bushes, and it was difficult to find it without careful exploration. These plants were like loyal guards, isolating the cave from the noise of the outside world and guarding the tranquility and mystery within.

As you step into the cave, you will be greeted by a cool and humid breath. At first, the passage of the cave was narrow and could only accommodate one person. The walls of the cave are full of traces of erosion by the years. The wet rocks flicker in the weak light, as if they were tiny diamonds inlaid on the walls of the cave. The further you go in, the wider the space becomes, and the dome slowly rises until it forms a huge natural stone chamber. Looking up, the stalactites on the top of the cave hang down in various shapes. Some are like sharp swords, ready to pierce the void at any time; some are like soaring dragons, winding and circling above the top of the cave; and some are like blooming flowers, layered, delicate and beautiful. These stalactites were carved by water droplets over a long period of time. Every texture and every protrusion records the vicissitudes of time.

The ground of the cave is rugged and covered with stones and stalagmites of different sizes. Stalagmites rise from the ground, and contrast with the stalactites on the top of the cave, as if the earth and the sky are having a silent dialogue in the cave. In some corners, underground springs gush out and gather into small puddles. The water is clear and icy cold. Occasionally, a few transparent shrimps can be seen swimming in the water. They are little elves in this dark world, adding a touch of vitality and agility to the cave.

As you go deeper, the branches of the cave gradually increase, and it is as complicated as a maze. Each passage is like a door to an unknown world, tempting people to explore. Some passages are relatively wide and can be passed unimpeded; while others are extremely narrow, requiring you to walk sideways or even crawl forward. In this mysterious cave, the sound seems to be infinitely amplified. Every breath and every step echoes between the cave walls, forming waves of strange sounds that make people feel awe.

Walking all the way to the depths of the cave, Li Yang suddenly discovered a rhinoceros-like creature looking at him curiously with bright eyes.

"Spiritual Rock Body Forging Beast?"

Looking at the ancient beast in front of him that was full of spirituality and vitality, Li Yang's eyes moved and he called out its name.

"Who are you? How do you know my name?"

Hearing Li Yang calling out its voice, a hint of surprise flashed in the ancient beast's eyes. Its body was as big as a hill, and its rock-like skin exuded an ancient luster, but its eyes were clear and innocent, without any murderous intent. At this moment, it looked at him curiously and asked.

It's surprisingly spiritual.

Although Li Yang was on guard, he was also attracted by its unique temperament. Before he could move, the Lingyan Body Forging Beast had already approached, and its breath sprayed lightly on Li Yang, bringing a breeze. Li Yang calmed down, mustered up the courage to stretch out his hand, and gently placed it on the body of the beast. The touch was hard but warm, as if it contained endless power.

The man and the beast's eyes met, and in an instant they seemed to have a telepathic connection.

Li Yang spoke first, his voice sincere: "I am a human from the outside world. I came here because I saw a stone carving left by a senior. I want to practice the body-building method."

"You also want to practice body building techniques. I know a little bit about it. Do you want to listen?"

"Um, is this okay..."

"What's wrong with that? You know..."

"..."

This powerful ancient beast was surprisingly simple. Li Yang was a little uncomfortable with it. However, during the conversation, he actually discovered many of his own shortcomings in body building from it, which surprised him so much that he got involved unknowingly.

As they chatted, he found that there were indeed many things worth learning from this effective body-building beast. His mindset changed immediately and he humbly asked about things related to body-building.

The conversation started, and Li Yang told in detail about the bottlenecks he encountered when training his body, how it was difficult to break through the limit of strength, and how he made slow progress in training his body. The Lingyan Training Beast listened attentively, and from time to time rubbed Li Yang with its huge head, as if to comfort and encourage him.

Then, the Lingyan Body Building Beast began to demonstrate its body building skills. It first stretched its limbs, its movements were steady and slow, and the contraction and relaxation of each muscle were clearly visible, as if it was showing Li Yang the rhythm of strength. Li Yang stared intently, feeling the rhythm with his heart, trying to comprehend the mystery of the flow of strength in the body.

Then, the Spirit Rock Body Forging Beast lay down and began to hit the boulder next to it with its body. The boulder was extremely hard, but it trembled slightly under its impact and made a dull echo. Li Yang was surprised and found that when the Spirit Rock Body Forging Beast hit, a faint halo appeared on the surface of its body, which evenly dispersed the impact force and at the same time converted the reaction force into the power to temper itself.

Li Yang imitated the movements of the Lingyan Body Forging Beast, approached a smaller stone, took a deep breath, and then hit it hard. However, he failed to defuse the impact as skillfully as the Lingyan Body Forging Beast, and felt a sharp pain all over his body, and almost fell to the ground. Seeing this, the Lingyan Body Forging Beast gently nudged Li Yang with its nose, signaling him not to be discouraged.

It walked to Li Yang and scratched the ground with its claws, drawing some simple lines and patterns, as if explaining to Li Yang the key points of body strength and the circulation of blood and qi in the meridians. Li Yang squatted down and studied these patterns carefully, thinking constantly in his mind.

After many attempts and the patient guidance of the Lingyan Body Forging Beast, Li Yang gradually mastered some tricks. He stood in front of the stone again, adjusted his breathing, mobilized the blood in his body, and concentrated his strength on his shoulders and back according to the method taught by the Lingyan Body Forging Beast, and then slammed into the stone. This time, although it still hurt, he clearly felt that the impact force was better dispersed, and he also gained a bit of tempering power from the reaction force.

As time went by, Li Yang's communication with the Lingyan Body Forging Beast became more in-depth. The Lingyan Body Forging Beast also showed him how to use the natural forces around him, such as absorbing the spiritual energy in the spiritual realm and integrating it into the body forging to enhance the tempering effect. It took Li Yang to a spiritual spring where spiritual energy gathered and demonstrated how to use the energy in the spring to forge the body, so that the impact of the water flow and the nourishment of the spiritual energy complemented each other.

Li Yang followed suit and stepped into the spiritual spring. The icy cold spring water instantly enveloped his body. He followed the instructions of the Spirit Rock Body Forging Beast, guiding the spiritual energy to penetrate into his body through his pores, while coordinating specific movements to allow the impact of the spring water to continuously temper his muscles and bones. At first, he found it difficult to adapt, but under the encouraging gaze of the Spirit Rock Body Forging Beast, he gritted his teeth and persisted.

During this process, Li Yang would ask the Lingyan Body Forging Beast for advice from time to time. The Lingyan Body Forging Beast would always respond gently, either by demonstrating with actions or by roaring to convey information. Li Yang's progress became more and more significant, his physical strength gradually increased, and his power became more powerful.

As the days passed, Li Yang and the Lingyan Body Forging Beast established a deep friendship in this magical world. Li Yang not only learned unique body forging techniques, but also realized the true meaning of martial arts from the Lingyan Body Forging Beast - it is not about pursuing the ultimate power, but about harmonious coexistence with nature and all things, and integrating oneself into the world, so as to obtain an endless source of power. Finally, when Li Yang was able to skillfully use the techniques taught by the Lingyan Body Forging Beast and temper his body to a new level, the learning and communication with the Lingyan Body Forging Beast ended.

However, Li Yang felt that their fate had just begun.

For example, turn it back...

Li Yang couldn't help but feel slightly happy. He knew that if he could subdue the Lingyan Body-Forging Beast, it would be of great benefit to his cultivation. But he also understood that this kind of ancient beast was arrogant and powerful by nature, so he should not act rashly. So, he took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, put on a friendly smile on his face, and slowly walked towards the Lingyan Body-Forging Beast.

The Lingyan Body-Forging Beast seemed to sense Li Yang's approach. It stopped, raised its huge head slightly, and blew warm air out of its nostrils. It looked at him happily with a very spiritual look.

Seeing this, Li Yang immediately stopped, stood where he was, and spread out his hands to indicate that he had no ill intentions.

"Spiritual Rock Body Forging Beast, I have a question for you. If someone asks you to leave here one day, will you be reluctant to do so?"

Li Yang's voice was gentle and sincere, echoing in the valley.

In fact, he could have forcibly taken it into his own inner world for comprehension just like he had tamed other ancient beasts, but the Spiritual Body Tempering Beast was too pure, and he couldn't bear to do so, so he chose to use this euphemistic method.

As Li Yang spoke, he slowly squatted down and took out some spiritual fruits that he had brought with him. These spiritual fruits exuded an alluring fruity fragrance and were picked by him by chance in the mountains. He gently placed the spiritual fruits on the ground, then slowly stepped back a few steps, once again showing his friendliness.

The Lingyan Body Forging Beast looked at the spiritual fruit on the ground curiously, then looked at Li Yang, hesitated for a moment, and slowly moved its huge body forward. It lowered its head, sniffed the spiritual fruit with its nose, then stretched out its tongue, rolled up a spiritual fruit, put it in its mouth and chewed it.

Seeing that the Lingyan Body Forging Beast accepted his gift, Li Yang was secretly happy. He began to slowly approach the Lingyan Body Forging Beast, taking every step very slowly and cautiously, while whispering some soothing words.

"I haven't thought about it, but it does seem a little uncomfortable to leave here."

"But compared to the environment, when you're with good friends, anywhere is a cave, isn't it?"

Li Yang's voice was gentle, like a mountain breeze, blowing on the heart of the Lingyan Body Tempering Beast.

The Lingyan Body Forging Beast ate the spiritual fruit while listening to Li Yang's words quietly. When Li Yang walked up to it, it did not avoid him, but looked at him with gentle eyes. Li Yang carefully stretched out his hand and gently placed it on the body of the Lingyan Body Forging Beast. The hard rock felt good, but Li Yang could feel the warmth and vitality contained in its body.

In the following days, Li Yang would come to this valley every day to spend time with the Lingyan Body Forging Beast. He would bring it all kinds of delicious food, including fresh spiritual herbs, sweet spiritual spring water, and his carefully roasted spiritual meat. In the process of getting along, Li Yang would also share with the Lingyan Body Forging Beast his interesting stories and insights on the road of cultivation. Although he knew that the Lingyan Body Forging Beast might not fully understand, he believed that sincere communication could bring them closer.

The Lingyan Body Forging Beast gradually got used to Li Yang's presence. It would roar happily when Li Yang arrived, as if welcoming an old friend. Sometimes, it would take the initiative to approach Li Yang and rub his body with its huge head to express its affection for him.

However, Li Yang also understood that such friendly coexistence was not enough, and he needed to establish a deeper contractual relationship with the Lingyan Body Forging Beast in order to truly subdue it. So, Li Yang began to try to guide the Lingyan Body Forging Beast to do some simple training.

He started with basic power control, demonstrating to the Lingyan Body Forging Beast how to concentrate the power in the body at one point and then release it. The Lingyan Body Forging Beast was a little confused at first, but under Li Yang's patient guidance, it gradually mastered the skills and was able to concentrate the power on its claws and easily draw deep marks on the ground.

As time went by, Li Yang and the Lingyan Body Forging Beast had a deeper understanding. They began to carry out some more complex training, such as coordinated combat and spiritual power fusion. In a conflict with other ancient beasts, Li Yang and the Lingyan Body Forging Beast worked hand in hand and cooperated perfectly. The Lingyan Body Forging Beast used its powerful physical strength to resist the enemy's attack, while Li Yang cast spiritual power spells on the side to give the enemy a fatal blow.

After this battle, the trust between Li Yang and the Lingyan Body Forging Beast reached its peak. Li Yang knew that the time to subdue it was ripe. He arranged an ancient and mysterious contract formation in the valley, which he accidentally discovered in an ancient book and carefully studied for a long time.

Li Yang brought the Lingyan Body Forging Beast to the center of the formation. He formed seals with his hands and chanted something. Rays of spiritual light shot out from his hands and were injected into the formation. The formation lit up instantly, emitting a dazzling light. The Lingyan Body Forging Beast seemed to feel the power of the formation. It was slightly uneasy, but seeing Li Yang's firm and gentle eyes, it chose to trust Li Yang.

Li Yang walked to the Lingyan Body Forging Beast, gently stroked its forehead, then cut his finger, squeezed out a drop of blood, and dripped it on the Lingyan Body Forging Beast's brow. At the same time, he slowly injected his spiritual power into the body of the Lingyan Body Forging Beast, connecting with its soul power.

The body of the Lingyan Body Forging Beast trembled slightly, and it felt a strange yet familiar power spreading in its body. This power did not make it feel painful, but instead gave it a wonderful feeling of being integrated with Li Yang.

Under the light of the contract formation, the soul contract between Li Yang and the Lingyan Body Forging Beast was officially completed. The eyes of the Lingyan Body Forging Beast flashed with joy and loyalty. It lowered its head, rubbed Li Yang's face with its nose, and let out a low and cheerful roar.

Li Yang then smiled and put it into his Dantian world. (End of this chapter)