The proof of Emperor Wu began with daily rewards for diligence.

Time flies when a person is focused and free from distractions.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Jue's month-long sick leave is over, and he will be back at work tomorrow.

"I really envy those students who got into Wuhan University. They only need to focus on cultivation, not only do they not have to work, but they also have the opportunity to enter the sacred academy and continue their studies full-time..."

Chen Jue sealed and packed the last batch of Lingya Pills, checked the time, and it was exactly midnight.

[In the past day, you meditated for 10 hours, practiced the Six Harmonies Saber Technique, the Horizontal Block Saber Technique, and the Swimming Dragon Body Technique 20 times, used the Remnant Sun Reversal Blood Technique 5 times, consumed one spiritual meal, consumed three Spirit Sprout Pills, successfully refined one batch of Spirit Sprout Pills, and cast the Concealing Spirit Technique 60 times...]

[Today's evaluation: Working tirelessly and without rest, diligence reward index 2 (3).]

[Reward Settlement]

[Gained double the True Qi (from meditation and Spirit Sprout Pill), True Qi Realm Level 5 (19.37% → 25.17%)]

[Gain double the amount of spiritual energy and blood, with blood and blood value increasing from 197% to 199.99%]

[Gain double the Six Harmonies Sword Technique experience, proficiency increased to (4898/10000)]

[Gain double experience points for the Horizontal Parry Sword Technique, proficiency increased to (10000/10000)]

[Gain double the experience points for the Dragon's Movement Technique, and increase proficiency by (5240/10000)]

[Gain double the experience from Reversing the Sun's Blood, and increase the perfection of the Secret Technique to 100%.]

[Gain double the basic alchemy experience, proficiency increased to (2184/10000)]

[Gain double experience and proficiency in Concealment Technique (3240/10000)]

……

Golden books floated overhead, showering down a golden rain.

After the River Chariot completes its fourth cycle, Chen Jue's efficiency in accumulating true qi reaches 3.8 times that of single-pulse circulation, meaning he can refine a wisp of Five Elements true qi every 55 minutes on average.

At the same time, when Chen Jue broke through to the fourth level of true qi, all the five elements of true qi in his body had condensed into gurgling spring water, flowing quietly through his meridians.

Now, the amount of true energy has exceeded a thousand. Like a spring, the true energy gathers into a stream and begins to spread throughout the limbs and bones, gradually reaching all the vital points of the body.

Thus, Chen Jue possessed the conditions to cultivate the "Five Elements Body Tempering Treatise," and could use this secret method to control the true qi of the five elements to temper his body and expand the limits of his meridians.

As for the origin of the Cantongqi...

Don't ask, it's just a windfall from heaven, from a kind person who wishes to remain anonymous.

Chen Jue sighed as he turned his gaze to the section on Qi and Blood.

"Still not working...?"

During the eighteen days that Chen Jue focused on his cultivation, Pei Qingying delivered spiritual meals to him seven times.

However, Chen Jue's blood and qi value remained stuck at the "199.99%" mark, fluctuating back and forth.

At first, Chen Jue thought that he had developed an extreme "drug resistance" to spiritual food. After all, when his blood and qi value reached "199.99%", Chen Jue could no longer increase his blood and qi by eating spiritual food.

However, later, after he tried to reduce part of his Qi and Blood limit by using "Remnant Sun Reversal Blood" and then took spiritual food, his Qi and Blood value would jump to "199.99%" again.

Clearly, this is not due to extreme "drug resistance" but rather the triggering of some mechanism related to Qi and Blood values.

It seemed as if there was an invisible and intangible shackle preventing him from advancing his "Minor Pure Yang Physique" to a true "Pure Yang Physique".

"I hope that practicing the Five Elements Body Tempering Technique will help me break through the bottleneck in my Qi and blood..."

As Chen Jue pondered this, a pale silver horizontal mark quietly crept onto his right arm.

After mastering several basic sword techniques to a proficiency level of 10,000, Chen Jue's "basic experiments" yielded further conclusions.

Once he understands the principles of the same type of sword technique, his proficiency will instantly reach its maximum.

However, during this period, the swordsmanship with full proficiency will not provide him with any useful swordsmanship experience, nor will it grant him a faint silver spirit mark.

For example, after mastering the "Wind-Splitting Saber Technique," Chen Jue then mastered the "Powerful Wind-Splitting Saber Technique." After practicing it ten times, his proficiency reached 10,000 points.

Then there is no more then.

Besides learning another basic sword technique, he ultimately gained nothing.

Chen Jue was initially puzzled, but after practicing two more basic sword techniques, namely the "sweeping knife style" and the "bayonet style," he discovered the secret.

Although his proficiency with these two different sword techniques was still skyrocketing, they each gave him two insights into perfecting his sword techniques, as well as two spirit runes that respectively enhanced his "sweeping" and "stabbing" skills.

At this point, Chen Jue finally realized what was happening.

The spirit runes on his arm came from the characteristics of basic sword techniques, and these characteristics were unique.

He already possesses four basic spirit runes: "slashing, parrying, thrusting, and chopping." If he further cultivates the same type of sword technique to its peak, it will be impossible for him to generate the same spirit runes again.

Chen Jue slept soundly through the night until dawn.

After having breakfast in the early morning, he went to the office of Tang Shuo, the director of the general office, with ease.

"What's up?"

Tang Shuo arrived early as usual and was slightly surprised to see Chen Jue already sitting on the sofa outside the door.

"I'm here to get a refund..." Chen Jue said honestly.

"What refund?" Tang Shuo didn't react for a moment.

"Director, you should know that I accidentally damaged my foundation during my last mission..."

"I am no longer suited to cultivate the Lesser Five Elements Technique."

Chen Jue's voice was low and deep. Although he appeared to be in good spirits, he could not hide the disappointment in his words.

Tang Shuo was somewhat moved.

Although Chen Jue cannot be called a genius, he is indeed of above-average physical talent, which is why he was included in the initial screening list of the clan. In the future, he may be able to marry into the clan and thus have a powerful backer and achieve great success.

Pity.

Everything came to an abrupt end because of the attack by the Rat Gang.

It has a bit of a sense of a genius's downfall.

"Do you want to switch to cultivating other internal martial arts?" Tang Shuo asked.

"That's right, I plan to switch to the 'Burning Wood Technique,' which has both wood and fire attributes. If conditions permit in the future, I can also become an alchemist."

Chen Jue smiled as he described the future, but his smile seemed slightly forced.

"That's a pity."

Becoming a revered alchemist is no easy feat.

Seeing that Chen Jue was still forcing a smile, Tang Shuo did not expose his words, but said, "This concerns the clan, so the procedures must be rigorous enough."

"Stretch out your hand so I can feel it."

Chen Jue thought to himself, "As expected. Fortunately, Pei Qingying had prepared the 'Spirit Concealment Technique' for him beforehand, which can not only hide his true energy but also his physical constitution."

However, there are limitations: the explorer's cultivation level cannot be more than two major realms higher than the caster's.

Tang Shuo could not possibly be a Feather Transformation Realm expert.

"The metal and earth elements are deficient, causing the meridians to rot..."

Tang Shuo withdrew his hand, patted Chen Jue on the shoulder, and advised, "Your path in martial arts is over. From now on, just be a normal person."

Without waiting for Chen Jue's response, he turned around, pulled up Chen Jue's electronic file, modified his physical attributes, and changed his cultivation techniques.

Thus, the Kaiyang Garrison lost Chen Jue, who was ambitious and eager to make a name for himself in the "Minor Five Elements Technique".

Then, a minor inspector was added, someone insignificant and destined to be mediocre.

"Thank you, Director Tang."

After a few moments of hesitation, Chen Jue finally managed to utter a resigned "thank you."

It's not that he didn't want to say the words, "Man proposes, God disposes; no one knows what the future holds."

But that's too pretentious.

Getting too immersed in a role can actually make it easier for others to spot your flaws.