Chapter 16

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The fall of the Great Liang Dynasty, the disappearance of his mother, and the "Ten Thousand Emperors Map" hidden in the scroll...

Many thoughts flashed through Lin Xi's mind. All of these seemed to hint at some kind of connection, as if an invisible force was binding them together.

"Never mind, I'll investigate it when I have the chance. For now, let's see what I obtained last night."

A thought crossed Lin Xi's mind, and the additional cultivation technique immediately appeared before his eyes.

This cultivation technique was obtained from the Ten Thousand Emperors Map. Up until now, he hadn't had the chance to study it. Lin Xi read quickly, and in a short while, he had skimmed through it.

"This thing... It's incredible!"

After reading it, Lin Xi felt a strong shock.

The "Imperial Dominance Stance" is a method for refining the body. Unlike the medicinal bath method Lin Xi was familiar with, this method treats the entire world as a giant refining vessel, using the boundless primordial energy of the world as the medicinal ingredients to temper the body.

Such a unique method was something Lin Xi had never heard of or seen before. In fact, in the cultivation world, the only method for refining the body was the medicinal bath. There were no other methods.

From ordinary disciples to the tenth-level martial artists, everyone used the same method. However, the Imperial Dominance Stance was completely different, breaking all of Lin Xi's preconceptions.

In other words, this was a completely new and unprecedented method for refining the body!

Any martial artist who obtained this method would have an almost limitless future. One could imagine that when a martial artist could use the boundless primordial energy of the world to refine their body, they would possess infinite potential.

Given enough time, they could reach heights that no one before them had ever achieved!

"Truly, heaven is helping me. With this powerful technique, reaching the Divine Travel Realm is just around the corner!"

Lin Xi was so excited that his whole body trembled.

This technique opened up a new path for him, a direct route to the pinnacle of martial arts. Such a powerful cultivation method was not only unheard of in the Five Thunder Sect but also in the entire cultivation world.

Such a powerful technique could drive any martial artist to madness. If the news leaked out, it would immediately spark a bloodbath, and the Five Thunder Sect might even be destroyed.

"These matters must never be revealed. I must not show it to anyone, not even my aunt."

Lin Xi thought to himself.

An ordinary person is not guilty, but one who possesses a treasure is. He understood this principle.

For several days, Lin Xi remained in the great hall, doors and windows closed, not stepping out. He quietly pondered the secrets of the "Imperial Dominance Stance."

"Imperial, the head of the world. This method of Imperial Dominance aims to cultivate a 'supreme and unparalleled' aura. The concept of supreme authority and the idea that there can be no second ruler in a country mean that to master this method, I must deeply understand this supreme and unparalleled, absolute authority."

Lin Xi silently recited the technique, pondering its essence.

The more he pondered, the more he felt the dominance, profundity, and depth of the "Imperial Dominance" method.

This method of refining the body was truly supreme, surpassing all other techniques. Its essence did not allow any other technique to stand on equal footing with it.

"In the world, there are countless sects, each with different techniques, all flourishing and excelling in their own ways. No one dares to claim they are the supreme and unparalleled. But this technique is the opposite of all the techniques of the sects on the continent. Such a technique is truly unheard of and unseen! It is hundreds of times more advanced than the techniques of the Five Thunder Sect!"

Lin Xi was familiar with the techniques of the Five Thunder Sect, but none of them dared to include the concept of supreme and unparalleled authority in their techniques.

With a thought, Lin Xi immediately began to practice the "Imperial Dominance Stance."

"Exhale!"

Lin Xi took a deep breath, spread his feet, and silently imagined himself as an emperor, overlooking vast lands and looking down upon all living beings. Gradually, a sense of "commanding the world, none can match me" arose in his heart.

"Imperial Dominance, mind and will in harmony, commanding the primordial energy, gathering it within me."

Lin Xi silently recited the technique, generating a powerful will. Under the guidance of this powerful will, the blood and qi in Lin Xi's body transformed into two great dragons of essence blood, fiercely churning and moving in a new, unique path within his body.

Boom!

After the two great dragons of essence blood completed one cycle, Lin Xi's mind shook, and he felt as if he had broken through some kind of constraint.

"What intense primordial energy!"

Lin Xi's mind was greatly shaken. He felt his spiritual will break through the limits of his body, spreading into the surrounding void. In the next moment, he sensed the thick primordial energy around him.

Although he had felt this primordial energy before, it had never been as clear as now, as if he could touch it with his fingers, grasp it, and no longer perceive it as intangible and elusive.

Lin Xi clearly felt that there were countless spirits in this primordial energy, hovering around him.

"I am the supreme ruler of the world, and all must bow to me, worship me. Come! All enter my body!"

Lin Xi emitted a strong will, spreading it into the primordial energy.

In the next moment, a sudden change occurred around Lin Xi. The boundless primordial energy began to boil. Large amounts of primordial energy spirits, like summoned subjects, rushed into Lin Xi's body in a flood, one after another.

Lin Xi's will was like an emperor's command, absolute and unchallengeable. These primordial energies had no thought of resistance.

The primordial energy continuously entered Lin Xi's body, first passing through the body's orifices, then merging with the blood, muscles, tendons, and finally seeping into the bone marrow.

Bones are the foundation of the human body, the source of all blood and muscles, and the final destination of the body's circulation. As the primordial energy continuously seeped into Lin Xi's bones, it continuously transformed his bone structure.

Lin Xi felt his bones evolving in a new direction. They became increasingly hard, like steel, yet retained their flexibility. At the same time, they stimulated the production of a large amount of highly active bone marrow.

This bone marrow could produce a large amount of fresh blood in a short time, delivering it throughout the body. Even in the case of massive bleeding, death would not be easy.

In a short time, Lin Xi felt the benefits he had gained were immeasurable.

He had already reached the peak of the Body Refinement stage, and after absorbing this primordial energy, he felt he was on the verge of entering the Iron Bone stage. The most significant characteristic of the Iron Bone stage is that the bones are as hard as steel and have a powerful ability to produce blood.

"Exhale!"

Lin Xi took a long breath, opened his eyes, and ended his first practice.

"What a powerful feeling!"

Lin Xi silently felt the new sensation in his limbs. He felt he could easily knock down an elephant and withstand a full-force blow from an iron rod without any damage.

This single practice session was almost equivalent to eight or nine days of hard training. After all, Lin Xi had only been in this world for so long.

"Good, just like this. After practicing for another ten days, I will seek revenge on Zhang Long, Wang Hai, and Zhao Xue!"

A strong belief arose in Lin Xi's heart.

With such a powerful technique, dealing with Zhang Long, Wang Hai, and Zhao Xue would be effortless.

Time passed slowly, and Lin Xi was completely immersed in his practice.

He practiced the "Three Strikes of the Spine" during the day and the "Imperial Dominance Stance" at night, practicing both simultaneously without conflict.

During his practice, Lin Xi discovered that combining the "Imperial Dominance Stance" with the medicinal bath was the most effective.

After all, these herbs from the deep mountains had accumulated the essence of the sun and moon over years, even decades. The energy they contained was much more concentrated than the energy Lin Xi absorbed from the world.

However, the herbs with decades of cultivation were limited, and once used up, they were gone. But the primordial energy of the world was endless, and the two methods did not interfere with each other.

Lin Xi's strength advanced at an incredible speed.

Lin Xi could feel his bones becoming increasingly hard, almost as dense as steel. When he moved his limbs, it felt like swinging steel, producing a loud metallic sound. The aura he exuded with every movement was overwhelming and invincible.

His muscles, tempered by the primordial energy, became increasingly solid and resilient. These muscles contracted and relaxed like giant tendons, bursting with astonishing power.

Lin Xi felt as if he had undergone a complete transformation. Not only that, but under the influence of the "Imperial Dominance Stance," he gradually developed a powerful, supreme aura. A single glance from him could make people feel intimidated and dare not meet his eyes!

"Advancing Punch!"

"Retreating Punch!"

"Charging Horizontal Punch!"

...

Lin Xi performed several techniques in his room. He moved like a dragon, each punch producing a thunderous sound. The air around him seemed to collapse, forming numerous air vortices.

After several days of practice, Lin Xi had become like a human tyrannosaurus, unstoppable.

Every time he moved or punched, his joints made a clanging sound, as if his bones were no longer made of flesh and blood but of unbreakable steel.

"Parallel Step Cannon Punch!"

Lin Xi's body sank, and he took a step forward with a loud thud. His arms shot out like two dragons. A loud hum echoed in his ears, and the entire hall trembled under his feet. With a boom, the two heavy bronze doors in front of him collapsed and flew out.

These doors weighed thousands of pounds, but under Lin Xi's punch, they seemed as light as a feather, flying out with a single strike.

"Great! Bones as hard as steel, muscles as strong as iron, strength surpassing a thousand catties! I have finally reached the peak of the Iron Bone stage!"

Lin Xi looked at his unharmed fists, his eyes brightening, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Ha ha, Zhang Long, Wang Hai, Zhao Xue, in less than a month, twenty days will be enough to deal with you. — I will test my new skills on you!"

Lin Xi stomped his foot, and the bronze floor caved in. He leaped up and quickly ran towards the training ground on the mountain.

His speed was incredible, and he disappeared in a few swift steps.