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Chapter 428 Exclusive Skill "Visualization", True Fire of the Sun
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In the darkness, water droplets occasionally dripped, splashing and echoing softly in the water prison deep inside the mountain.

This place is like a corner forgotten by the world.

The only connection to the outside world is through a narrow crevice in the rock wall above.

Light leaks down from there, moving slowly across the stone wall, completing one trajectory in a day.

Sunset and moonrise, day and night alternate.

I don't know how much time has passed.

As the sky outside turned from deep black to pale white, the outlines of the village below the mountain reappeared in the morning light.

When the first ray of sunlight pierced the horizon.

A ray of vibrant light once again pierced through the cracks in the water prison.

It shone precisely on the figure in the center of the stone platform.

It was as if it were a pre-arranged signal.

At that very moment, a burst of pure, golden flames erupted from Fang Cheng's body!
As the flames passed, his full head of black hair and his clothes were instantly engulfed.

Before it even charred, it turned into ashes that filled the sky and fell in a flurry, revealing the muscular body beneath the flames.

Within the realm of consciousness, that protracted war came to an end.

The chaotic dance of fists and flames almost burned the entire sky to ashes.

With the blessing of his ancestors' will, Fang Cheng's punching speed has reached an unimaginable level, with each strike containing a magnificent power as if the heavens and earth were splitting apart.

He was no longer simply throwing punches, but using his martial arts to establish his own order on this chaotic battlefield.

"Uh-"

With a roar that came from the depths of his soul, Fang Cheng threw his final punch with all his might.

The fist, wreathed in golden flames, pierced right through the core of the Crimson Eye.

boom!
The violent aftershocks of the punch instantly transformed into a heatwave that swept across the heavens and earth, completely evaporating the blue ocean that had been trying to engulf everything.

The entire torn world shattered like an overburdened mirror.

The blue phantom and the crimson eye vanished into the void as the world collapsed, accompanied by their unwilling screams.

Absolute darkness and deathly silence returned to the surroundings.

Fang Cheng's consciousness floated within it, and an unprecedented and wondrous feeling permeated his soul.

He felt that the last barrier between himself and that spark of spirituality had disappeared.

Or rather, at this moment, he is that flame.

Fire is me, and I am fire.

No words are needed, no distinctions are required.

"Does this mean the idea was successfully developed?"

The moment this thought arose, Fang Cheng tried to "visualize" himself.

So, he "saw" it.

In this boundless, dark void, a pure, flawless golden fireball burned fiercely.

Within the flames, there was no longer a trace of the crimson impurity that represented madness and chaos.

Thousands of golden rays shot out like tangible arrows, dispelling the darkness and mist and opening up a vast realm of light.

At the same time, he also "saw" himself.

Suspended at the center of this field of light, it resembles a rising sun.

It is the only light, the only truth, the only ruler of this world.

In reality, the dazzling golden light emanating from him as he sat cross-legged on the stone platform illuminated the entire dark water prison as bright as day.

The light completely dispelled the chill, and even the stone wall covered with inscriptions cast clearly defined shadows.

With a slight thought, the panel quietly appeared.

Meditation experience +125

Meditation lv2 (448/500)

Congratulations! Your will has withstood extreme trials, and your spirit has increased by 4 points.

After just one period of seclusion, his meditation skill gained over a hundred experience points.

Moreover, his mental attribute had just broken through the 60-point limit when it surged again, reaching 64 points.

Fang Cheng's consciousness slowly "awakened" from that state of perfect harmony and began to examine himself.

An unprecedented clarity of mind and a will as firm as steel—these are the benefits of successfully "setting a goal".

According to Ma Jianguo's predetermined goal, if this intensive training can achieve this step, it will be considered a complete success.

But Fang Cheng was not satisfied.

In a sense, I took a shortcut.

This long battle of visualization was more like a spiritual, bone-scraping treatment.

His own strength has not achieved a qualitative leap in proportion to it, and the flesh and blood of the deep red eye in his stomach are far from being fully digested.

A spiritual victory that cannot be translated into physical control is ultimately just a castle in the air.

Moreover, once this peak state of breaking down and rebuilding is interrupted, it will be difficult to enter it again next time.

Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed, and his fighting spirit, which had just subsided, reignited.

Then go ahead!
According to Ma Jianguo, after establishing the concept, the next step is to create the environment.

However, how should one proceed given one's own unique circumstances?

Fang Cheng focused intently on the empty realm of light that he had just created.

Are we to create something from nothingness right here?

Just as he was pondering this, a strong sense of resonance came from somewhere in the void.

As Fang Cheng's thoughts shifted, his will, transformed into the "sun," was suddenly projected in one direction.

Beyond the realm of light, in that still dark and deep world, the outline of a magnificent palace could be vaguely seen.

It is his "memory palace".

In the past, this palace was merely a passive existence.

But at this moment, guided by this newly born "sun," it is like a giant ship that has finally found its course, summoned from the darkness, and begins to slowly sail towards the realm of light.

During the voyage, obstacles came one after another.

First, a black mist formed from countless chaotic thoughts surged in, attempting to obscure its course and cause it to lose its way in nothingness.

Immediately afterwards, a howling storm arose out of nowhere, tearing at the palace as if to dismantle it into pieces.

At the same time, a massive wave of negative emotions surged up, crashing against the palace time and again, attempting to drag it into the abyss of despair.

However, the palace's voyage remained steadfast, unshaken by any external disturbances.

Finally, the Memory Palace slowly sailed into the Light Realm, like a ship entering a safe harbor.

In an instant, all the noise and turmoil outside subsided, and the entire palace became completely stable.

Fang Cheng transformed into the sun, hanging high above the palace, overlooking his own world of consciousness.

Just then, a new notification message appeared on a scrolling screen.

You have triggered the synthesis conditions for the exclusive skill "Contemplation". Please make your choice promptly.

Currently, the following two skills can be synthesized: Speed ​​Reading and Meditation.

Skill synthesis?
Fang Cheng's heart stirred.

I had experienced a similar situation once before when I was cultivating in the trench on Yong'an Island and unlocking "Qigong".

Only a few special skills can be upgraded to exclusive skills through synthesis under certain circumstances, and the triggering conditions are extremely demanding.

According to Fang Cheng's understanding, this requires the right timing, location, and people—all three are indispensable—to allow oneself to enter a near-perfect state of cultivation.

Only by reaching this level can the panel be activated, transforming an ordinary skill into a completely new one.

And at this moment, I am clearly in this ideal state of "harmony between man and nature".

Fang Cheng's gaze fell on the panel, and he quickly weighed the pros and cons.

In my field of vision, there are two skill bars with small arrows flashing continuously at their ends.

Speed ​​Reading Level 2 (116/500)

Meditation lv2 (448/500)

Whether or not to choose to synthesize exclusive skills depends on a comparison of the benefits before and after.

Fang Cheng had no regrets about "speed reading".

This skill is difficult to upgrade unless you spend a lot of time learning it, and its effect on combat power is limited.

Even though it has spawned the "memory palace".

However, without the presence of the golden sphere, its function would at most be to serve as a place to store knowledge and information, allowing the soul to rest briefly. Fang Cheng had no hesitation in using it as a material for synthesis.

In any case, after synthesizing a new skill, the original skill's effects can still be retained.

The real key lies in "meditation".

This skill is only forty-odd experience points away from being promoted to Grandmaster level.

Choosing to synthesize now means giving up an upgrade reward that was about to be obtained.

Admittedly, exclusive skills are more powerful than ordinary skills.

But to trade two skills, especially a core skill that is about to be upgraded, for a brand new ability with unknown effects.

Whether this deal is worthwhile still needs careful consideration.

Seemingly sensing Fang Cheng's hesitation, a new notification appeared again.

You are currently in a state of enlightenment, a state of "unity with nature," and your meditation skill experience is almost full, indicating you are about to break through to a higher level.

[“Visualization” is a higher-level extension of “meditation”. Although the two are different, they are still of the same origin. If you choose to advance to the next level in the current state, you can inherit the cultivation results of the original skill to the greatest extent.]

Therefore, this synthesis will focus on "meditation" as the main element, supplemented by "speed reading," to ensure that the new skill can successfully break through to a higher level as soon as it is created.

Fang Cheng's eyes lit up.

If that's the case, then there's absolutely no problem.

The speed reading skill has 116 experience points, even if half of them are consumed during synthesis.

The remaining 58 experience points are enough to fill the gap needed to upgrade "Meditation".

This is not a simple replacement, but an advancement and sublimation of skills.

At this moment, the small arrow after the skill bar flashed more and more rapidly, as if it would disappear soon.

This state of "harmony between man and nature" entered by chance will obviously not last long.

"synthesis!"

Fang Cheng made his choice immediately without further hesitation.

With a thought, the two skills instantly merged into one, and the panel shone with dazzling light.

Congratulations! You've achieved a breakthrough in extreme environments, mastering a unique skill through seamless integration of techniques.

[Visualization lv3 (0/1000)]

[Receive enhancement rewards, including new skill effects "True Fire of the Sun" and "Inner World"]

Looking at the level displayed for his visualization skill, Fang Cheng felt relieved and quite gratified.

I guess I've gotten the basics of visualization now?
No, it's more than that!

Because he fully inherited the experience of meditation practice, his "Visualization" skill broke through from level 2 and advanced to level 3 Grandmaster!
Fang Cheng suppressed his excitement and stared intently at the newly acquired skill effects.

【True Fire of the Sun】

[Your spiritual fire, refined through countless trials, has completely merged with the spiritual essence of the Golden Bomba Urn, sublimating into the true fire of the sun.]

The True Fire of the Sun not only possesses the ability to purify all evil, but also has the power to create and dominate, making it the absolute core for constructing the inner world.

[Indoor World]

[Under the illumination of the sun's true fire, your memory palace has gained the potential to evolve into a real world.]

You can create mountains, rivers, plants, and all living things in this world; this world is the absolute extension of your will.

"Just as I expected!"

Fang Cheng was filled with excitement.

This is essentially an upgraded version with significantly enhanced special effects compared to the original skill.

Immediately, an unprecedented realization welled up in my mind.

He then lowered his head, his gaze piercing through the palace beneath his feet and landing on the golden sphere that served as the energy core.

The next moment, the golden sphere of light shot into the sky, like a prodigal son returning home, and actively flew towards the "sun" hanging high in the sky.

The moment the two touched, there was no earth-shattering explosion, only a perfect fusion like water and milk blending together.

boom!
The radiance of the entire "sun" increased more than tenfold, and its size also expanded accordingly.

The illusory flame shape began to solidify, resembling a celestial body with real mass and gravity.

The flame core, originally a deep blue color, collapsed into a singularity of extremely high density, bursting out with dazzling blue-white light.

Unimaginable, terrifying energy spreads outward in the form of high-frequency radiation.

The surface was churning with molten heat, occasionally creating rings of golden flares, forming a magnificent solar prominence.

"From now on, it will be called 'True Fire of the Sun'!"

Fang Cheng muttered to himself, his heart filled with boundless pride.

As the spiritual fire undergoes a qualitative change, the physical body in reality also undergoes a tremendous transformation.

The flames on his body burned ever brighter and more intensely, transforming the entire water prison into a giant furnace.

The scorching heat continuously steamed the surrounding pool water, stirring up billowing white smoke.

At the same time, the deep red eye flesh that had been difficult to digest in his stomach was like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun, melting away under the action of stomach acid, and the digestion speed suddenly accelerated.

Streams of pure energy were continuously released from the flesh and blood, washing over the limbs and bones, and flowing into the dantian, providing a strong reserve for the next stage of cultivation.

With internal and external connections aligned, the time has come.

The Sculpting Realm officially begins!
Following Professor Ma Jianguo's method, Fang Cheng activated the true qi in his dantian and circulated it throughout his body.

This current of energy is no longer a trickle, but like an awakened dragon, roaring out of the dantian, flowing upstream along the spine, and directly into the mind.

As it drew closer to the radiance representing the soul at the center of the spiritual platform, this mighty torrent of true energy seemed to be evaporated and sublimated by the intense heat.

Its tangible texture gradually dissipated, turning into wisps of pure, flawless smoke, all of which merged into the ball of light.

Nourished by this pure energy, the true fire of the sun in the inner world suddenly became even more intense.

Where the light shines, darkness recedes.

Rumbling--

Accompanied by violent tremors, the island centered on the Memory Palace began to expand outward, giving rise to entirely new landmasses.

At the edge of the island, specks of light and dust condensed from nothingness.

These particles of light attract and collide with each other, and with a low hum, they condense into seemingly tangible dust and soil, spreading outwards.

The ground trembled, and several low mounds slowly rose from the once flat land.

Several sharp-edged rocks were squeezed out from the cracked cracks.

Everything appeared rough and primitive, as if a miniature primordial world was being born.

However, this "creation" process is extremely costly.

In just a moment, his dantian and qi sea were depleted and became completely empty.

Fang Cheng, who had transformed into the sun, activated his will, and the blazing true fire locked onto a new target.

The next moment, a golden ray of light, condensed to the point of being tangible, was projected from the inner world and struck the crimson eye's flesh and blood inside its abdomen with precision.

That stubborn mass of flesh seemed to be doused with hot oil, instantly bursting into flames.

Its dissolution and digestion speed increased dramatically again, transforming into torrents of pure energy.

If we look at it from a microscopic perspective...

Under the golden light, the cells belonging to the Crimson Eye, filled with chaotic and insane information, seemed to have their nuclei ignited, and their distorted genetic chains forcibly unraveled.

The spiritual imprints belonging to the "Other Gods" were completely stripped away and burned into pure nothingness.

When all the pollution is burned away, what remains is an unimaginably vast and pure essence of life.

This essence transformed into a golden torrent, surging along the meridians, washing over the limbs and bones, and penetrating deep into the muscles and fascia.

It is no longer a deadly poison that needs to be carefully refined, but has become the world's top-grade tonic.

As the torrent passed, one "bright spot" after another was lit up, radiating brilliant light.

Until all the acupoints in the body are connected, and countless points of light merge into one.

In reality, Fang Cheng's entire body had become translucent inside and out, resembling a flawless golden glass statue.

One notification message after another appeared before my eyes like a flowing stream.

[You are using yourself as a furnace to rebuild your foundation. Qigong experience +1]

[The life essence of the Crimson Eye is nourishing your body, Constitution +0.001]

………………

After completing a perfect microcosmic orbit within the body, the torrent of energy finally flows into the dantian like all rivers returning to the sea.

In the blink of an eye, it filled the dried-up sea of ​​qi, and even further expanded and deepened the capacity of the dantian.

Immediately afterwards, this even more powerful true energy flowed backward along the spine, circulating through the body and surging into the mind.

In the inner world, the replenished true fire of the sun emitted a joyful roar.

At the very core of this intensely burning flame, a golden pupil faintly appeared and slowly opened its eyes.

(End of this chapter)