Chapter 17

In Lu Tianyu's mind, another cultivation technique appeared, consisting of 108 characters: "Guard the divine, gather your mind in the dantian, unify all methods, the method of guarding one is the root of all deities, become one with the divine, guard and do not lose it..."

"The second level cultivation technique has been recited. Within this technique, there is also a deadly move called the Pangu Heaven-Cleaving Slash. Boy, you must comprehend it on your own. I need to hurry and refine the remaining energy of the heavenly treasures. Remember, don't disturb me unless it's something important, or I won't forgive you." This time, Dao Gu only gave a brief instruction, not even asking if Lu Tianyu had memorized it, before immediately transforming into a red lightning bolt and merging into Lu Tianyu's forehead, disappearing without a trace.

"Senior Dao Gu, you told me the cultivation technique, but you should at least explain it to me." Lu Tianyu shouted in his mind with a bitter smile, but Senior Dao Gu ignored him, as if he hadn't heard, and continued to remain silent.

"This master is too irresponsible. Well, I'll have to comprehend it on my own. If I really encounter something difficult, I'll ask him later." After some thought, Lu Tianyu didn't say anything more. After all, cultivation is about self-comprehension. Relying on others for everything would only hinder his future progress.

Lu Tianyu immediately walked to the bed, leaped onto it, sat cross-legged, took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and slowly closed his eyes.

"Guard the divine, which means to calm the mind and guard the spirit, entering a state of unity with heaven and earth, thus better communicating with the external spiritual energy..." Lu Tianyu began to study the technique word by word.

What he needed most now was a high-level combat technique. Since the high-level combat technique was hidden in the second level cultivation technique, he had to thoroughly understand this level to obtain it.

Senior Dao Gu said that this high-level combat technique was called the "Pangu Heaven-Cleaving Slash." Just the name sounded extremely powerful. He wondered how much power he would wield once he mastered it. He was really looking forward to it.

Time passed quickly during cultivation. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.

During this half month, Lu Tianyu never stepped out of his room, spending his days in quiet cultivation, studying the second level cultivation technique of the "Pangu Heavenly Book."

His mother, Li Xianghui, was extremely worried during this time. She came to the door several times, wanting to knock and see what her son was doing, but each time she tried to knock, she encountered an invisible barrier that gently pushed her back, preventing her from touching the door at all.

Later, Lu Yi came and explained to her, dispelling her doubts. She understood that cultivators could go without food or drink for half a month without any harm, and her worries were alleviated.

"Click" In the evening, the door finally opened from the inside. Lu Tianyu, with slightly red eyes and a haggard face, stepped out of the room.

"Feather, you're finally out." Li Xianghui, who had been waiting by the door, quickly stepped forward, tightly grabbing her son's hand, her eyes filled with concern.

"Mother, I'm sorry for making you worry." Seeing his mother's haggard face, Lu Tianyu felt a pang of pain in his heart.

"Brother Tianyu." Lu Yi also came forward with joy, holding Lu Tianyu's other hand.

"Xiao Yi, thank you for taking care of Mother while I was in seclusion." Lu Tianyu sincerely thanked her.

Although he was in seclusion, his divine sense could detect everything in the courtyard. He knew that his mother had come to the door many times, only to be pushed back when she tried to knock. At those times, his mind was fully focused on studying the cultivation technique, leaving no time for other things, so he could only let his mother stand outside.

Moreover, Lu Yi came and silently accompanied his mother at the door, waiting for him. He was very grateful to Lu Yi. Without her, his mother might have worried herself sick.

"Hehe, Brother Tianyu, taking care of Second Mother is my duty. You don't need to thank me. Ah, Brother Tianyu, you've lost weight in just half a month, and your eyes are red." Lu Yi carefully examined Lu Tianyu and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Yes, Feather, what happened? If cultivation is too hard, you can stop and rest for a while." Li Xianghui, who had already noticed Lu Tianyu's condition, couldn't help but feel heartbroken.

"Mother, Xiao Yi, I'm fine. I just encountered a bottleneck in my cultivation and haven't figured it out yet." Lu Tianyu replied with a bitter smile.

The second level cultivation technique of the "Pangu Heavenly Book" was not only more profound and difficult to understand than the first level but also more mentally taxing. It took Lu Tianyu nearly half a month to barely grasp the basics, but it would take much longer to fully understand it.

Today, Lu Tianyu finally encountered his first major bottleneck in cultivation. Unable to figure it out, he decided to take a break and get some fresh air, thinking that a combination of work and rest might be better.

"Feather, you haven't eaten or drunk for half a month. You must be hungry. I'll go and prepare some food for you. Talk to Xiao Yi for a while." Li Xianghui, feeling heartbroken, quickly turned and went to the kitchen to prepare food for him.

"Brother Tianyu, what cultivation technique are you practicing? How could you progress so quickly?" Lu Yi's divine sense quietly swept over Lu Tianyu, and she was greatly surprised. She found that Lu Tianyu's strength had advanced from the initial stage of a Warrior to the middle stage.

"Uh, well, Xiao Yi, I'm sorry. The senior who taught me the technique explicitly warned me not to tell anyone about it, or I would face great disaster." Lu Tianyu explained with a troubled expression.

Lu Tianyu was already used to Lu Yi's surprise because he knew from Senior Dao Gu that the "Pangu Heavenly Book" was a divine-level secret manual. This technique was extremely powerful, and as long as he thoroughly understood and integrated each level of the cultivation technique, his strength would rapidly increase.

On the Divine Wasteland Continent, cultivation techniques were generally divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow. However, the "Pangu Heavenly Book," though unranked, surpassed these levels and was considered a divine-level secret manual.

The most distinctive feature of this technique was that it was divided into nine levels, each corresponding to a cultivation rank.

The cultivation ranks on the continent were divided into ten levels: Battle Novice, Warrior, Battle Master, Battle General, Battle Lord, Battle King, Battle Emperor, Battle Sovereign, Battle Saint, and Battle God. Each level was further divided into early, middle, and late stages.

In the "Pangu Heavenly Book," the first level cultivation technique corresponded to the Battle Novice and Warrior stages. The Battle Novice stage was the initial entry level for laying the foundation, which could be ignored in the context of the "Pangu Heavenly Book." Therefore, as long as Lu Tianyu thoroughly understood and integrated the first level cultivation technique, his strength would directly reach the peak of the Warrior stage.

Similarly, if he thoroughly understood and integrated the second level cultivation technique, his strength would directly reach the peak of the Battle Master stage.

During this process, the two promotions within each level that ordinary people had to endure were completely absent for Lu Tianyu. This was the true power of the "Pangu Heavenly Book."

For example, Lu Yi was currently practicing a Yellow-level cultivation technique called the "Battle Qi Song." She had practiced for nearly ten years to reach her current achievement as a late-stage Warrior.

Each promotion for Lu Yi, such as from the initial stage of a Warrior to the middle stage, required her to endure great pain. The promotion from the middle stage to the late stage was even more difficult.

However, Lu Tianyu was different. The "Pangu Heavenly Book" ensured that as long as he gradually understood each level of the technique, he would not encounter the same promotion pain as Lu Yi.

Lu Tianyu would only face promotion pain when advancing from the late stage of a Warrior to the initial stage of a Battle Master. This meant he would experience much less promotion pain compared to ordinary people.

Ordinary people had to endure two promotions within each level, but for Lu Tianyu, this did not exist. If others knew this, they would be envious and jealous to the point of madness, but this was the reality. When Lu Tianyu first heard this from Senior Dao Gu, he was almost shocked speechless, but he gradually got used to it and no longer dwelled on it.

After all, this was a great blessing. As long as he thoroughly understood each level of the technique, he would naturally advance to the late stage of that level. Only when advancing to the next higher level would he face the same promotion pain as ordinary people.

The nine levels of the "Pangu Heavenly Book" were closely related and interconnected.

During the past half month, although Lu Tianyu focused on studying the second level cultivation technique, he continued to deepen his understanding of the first level technique. As a result, his strength improved unconsciously, advancing from the initial stage of a Warrior to the middle stage without encountering any promotion pain.

If not for Lu Yi's reminder, Lu Tianyu might not have even noticed.

"Since that's the case, I won't ask more. Brother Tianyu, your future is boundless. When you become famous, don't forget your little sister." Lu Yi didn't press further and just teased him with a smile.

"Silly girl, what are you talking about? Even if I forget everyone else, I won't forget you." Lu Tianyu smiled and gently tapped Lu Yi's forehead with his index finger.

"By the way, Xiao Yi, has there been any abnormality with Wang Cui'e recently?" Lu Tianyu, thinking of the vicious Wang Cui'e, immediately put on a serious face and asked worriedly.

"Nothing unusual for now. Brother Tianyu, don't worry. Grandfather has probably handled everything. It's fine." Lu Yi reassured him with a smile.

"I hope so." Lu Tianyu muttered, but his heart remained heavy.

"Boom" Just as Lu Tianyu and Lu Yi were chatting, a thunderous sound came from outside the courtyard, as if the gate had fallen heavily to the ground.

"What's happening?" The two looked at each other in surprise.