Since his encounter with Gao, Chu Yunsheng's cultivation had taken on a new direction. Gao's mastery of swordsmanship and his command over celestial energy deeply impressed Chu Yunsheng, making him realize the gaps in his own practice. Gao had mentioned an essential breakthrough for any cultivator—the "Realm of Dual Essence"—a critical stage on the path of cultivation. Reaching this realm would allow a practitioner to not only control greater amounts of energy but also channel the forces of heaven and earth directly into their body, amplifying both offense and defense.
"The Realm of Dual Essence..." Chu Yunsheng repeated the words in his mind. The ancient book had mentioned this stage before, but back then, he hadn't understood its significance. Now, he realized that this could be the key to unlocking a higher level of power.
In the Realm of Dual Essence, a cultivator could split celestial energy into two distinct parts: internal essence and external essence. Internal essence was the energy within one's body, cultivated through practice, while external essence was the celestial energy that existed in the world. A cultivator would use their will to draw in this external energy, which would then strengthen and replenish their internal essence. The two essences would blend, allowing for rapid recovery and bursts of immense power.
However, Chu Yunsheng knew that breaking through to this stage wouldn't be easy. Any misstep could lead to a loss of control, with disastrous consequences. He needed a safe place to focus on his cultivation and a plan to make this delicate process work.
The next night, Chu Yunsheng made his preparations. He sealed off his room more securely to minimize any outside interference. Sitting cross-legged on the floor with the ancient book open before him, he began to read through the sections on the Realm of Dual Essence, carefully studying the instructions. The key to achieving this breakthrough lay in "Essence Guidance"—the act of using internal energy to create a channel, allowing external energy to flow into the body in a controlled manner.
Time passed in silence as Chu Yunsheng's breathing synced with the rhythm of the celestial energy around him. The air in the room seemed to thicken, and slowly but surely, the energy began to gather toward him. His mind focused entirely on the internal flow of energy within his body, and he could sense the faint, pure forces of the celestial energy stirring around him.
But the breakthrough required more than just amassing energy. It demanded immense mental focus and endurance. Each time Chu Yunsheng tried to channel the external energy into his body, he felt a tremendous pressure. While external essence could enhance his power, it also placed a heavy strain on his body. If he couldn't control it, the backlash could be devastating.
On one particular attempt, a surge of celestial energy rushed into his body, far stronger than before. His body shook violently as his meridians strained under the force. It felt as if his veins were about to burst from the overwhelming pressure.
"No, too much!" Chu Yunsheng gritted his teeth. His energy was on the verge of spiraling out of control, but he quickly adjusted his breathing, focusing on the ancient book's methods to stabilize the flow.
After several tense moments, the violent energy inside him began to settle. His body was drenched in cold sweat, and he took a deep breath to calm himself. He had come dangerously close to a deadly backlash—he had been too hasty, trying to draw in more external energy than he could handle.
"Patience," he whispered to himself. He knew that pushing for a breakthrough too
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