Chapter 3: Cultivation

The golden scroll floated in front of Ye Ming, emitting a soft but imposing light. The title "The Primordial Chaos Sutra" shimmered, revealing the immense power and depth of this ancient text. Ye Ming took a deep breath and unfolded the scroll, ready to embrace the secrets of this legendary sutra.

The Primordial Chaos Sutra contains 10 phases which represent the 10 levels in the realm of the martial disciple. Also, the 10 phases are: the spirit phase, the blood refining phase, the sutra phase, the small phase of celestial circulation, the muscle refining phase, the bone refining phase, the refining phase of Marrow, the Viscera Refining Phase, the Great Heavenly Circulation Phase, and the Condensed Yuan Phase.

It is after completing the 10 levels of the martial disciple domain, that a martial artist condenses his own spiritual energy in order to become a martial warrior.

Phase 1: The Spirit Phase

Technique: Chaos Consciousness

This first phase focuses on stabilizing and expanding consciousness. By meditating deeply, Ye Ming must synchronize his mind with the chaotic flows of the universe, thereby increasing his capacity for perception and understanding. This technique allows you to feel the energy fluctuations around you, to perceive the intentions of your opponents, and to anticipate their movements.

Phase 2: The Blood Refining Phase

Technique: Chaotic Dragon Step

This movement technique has five phases, with each phase unlocking an increased level of speed and fluidity:

1. Chaotic Wind Step: Ye Ming learns to move with the lightness of the wind, making his movements unpredictable.

2. Chaotic Shadow Step: He can now blend into shadows, becoming almost invisible to his enemies.

3. Chaotic Torrent Step: His movements become as fluid and fast as a flooded torrent, allowing him to cross great distances in the blink of an eye.

4. Chaotic Lightning Step: It reaches blinding speed, its movements becoming flashes of light, disorienting its opponents.

5. Chaotic Void Step: Ye Ming finally masters the art of moving between the interstices of time and space, appearing and disappearing at will.

Phase 3: The Sutra Phase

Technique: Summon Primordial Chaos

Ye Ming must recite and understand the profound incantations carved into the golden scroll. This technique allows him to channel the chaotic energy of the cosmos to strengthen his own Qi, multiplying his strength and spiritual energy.

Phase 4: The Small Phase of the Celestial Circulation

Technique: Chaotic Heavenly Flow

This phase involves harmonizing Ye Ming's internal energy flows with the celestial currents. By mastering this technique, he can optimally flow his Qi through his meridians, increasing his martial power and speed of recovery.

Phase 5: The Muscle Refining Phase

Technique: Primordial Force

Using this technique, Ye Ming can refine his muscles, making them as hard as diamond while maintaining incredible flexibility. His physical strength reaches unparalleled heights.

Phase 6: The Bone Refining Phase

Technique: Chaotic Dragon Frame

Ye Ming must strengthen his bones with Primordial Chaos energy, transforming them into a near-indestructible structure. This technique gives it incredible resistance to impact and physical damage. These bones will become golden as you go.

Phase 7: The Marrow Refining Phase

Technique: Essence of Chaos

This technique purifies and strengthens Ye Ming's bone marrow, increasing blood production and cell regeneration.

Phase 8: The Viscera Refining Phase

Technique: Primordial Vitality

Ye Ming must use this technique to strengthen his internal organs, making them incredibly resilient and efficient. His vitality is increased tenfold, allowing him to resist poisons and endure intensive training without exhaustion.

Phase 9: The Great Phase of the Celestial Circulation

Technique: Supreme Chaotic Path

This ultimate Qi circulation technique allows Ye Ming to fully integrate chaotic energy with his own energy flow. He thus achieves a perfect balance, increasing his martial and spiritual abilities tenfold.

Phase 10: The Condensed Yuan Phase

Technique: Chaotic Yuan Condensation

This last phase allows Ye Ming to condense his Qi into Yuan, a form of pure and extremely powerful energy.

While reading through the secrets of the Primordial Chaos Sutra, Ye Ming felt an unimaginable power growing within him. Each phase promised a radical transformation, allowing him to transcend his limitations and dominate the martial arts like never before.

This Sutra is quite mysterious. Just the name gives me chills, I bet it's far superior to the Wandering Heaven sutra.

"Master you were right, this Primordial Chaos sutra you have is much better than the Wandering Heaven Sutra."

"Indeed, well I'll start straight away. Reaching the fifth level of martial disciple is not bad for a start."

Ye Ming stood alone in a clearing, his eyes closed, letting the silence of nature envelop him. The Primordial Chaos Sutra still floated before him, its golden glow illuminating the gathering night. He had just mastered the first phase and was now preparing for the next part.

The first hours were intense. Ye Ming focused on the Chaotic Wind Step, striving to become as light and elusive as the wind. With each passing minute he tried to concentrate as much as possible, running through the dense forest, jumping over obstacles and gliding between trees with increasing grace. His movements became more and more fluid, and soon he was able to move with a surprising lightness, almost imperceptible to the human eye. He had just mastered the Chaotic Wind Step.

After successfully completing the first part of the Chaotic Dragon Step. Ye Ming began to practice the Chaotic Shadow Step. Under the pale light of the moon, Ye Ming practiced blending into the shadows. He spent hours studying the movements of the shadows, understanding how they changed with the light, harmonizing with them. He had to learn to control his breathing, to calm his mind to become part of the darkness.

For a moment, when the moon was full, Ye Ming felt a breakthrough. Closing his eyes, he felt the shadows envelop him like a second skin. He moved across the clearing, becoming almost invisible. Every movement was silent, every step erased his presence. He reached a level of mastery where even nocturnal animals could not detect his presence. He had just mastered the second level and he had also broken through to become a third level martial disciple.

Ye Ming sat cross-legged with the Primordial Chaos Sutra in front of him. He now had to recite and understand the profound incantations carved into the golden scroll. Its whispers mingled with the wind, forming a hypnotic song. The chaotic energy of the cosmos began to flow toward him, permeating every fiber of his being. He felt his Qi strengthening, multiplying his strength and spiritual energy.

He spent hours reciting the incantations, understanding the meanings hidden behind the words. The chaotic energy merged with his own Qi, creating a powerful synergy. Soon he felt himself enveloped in a palpable aura, a new and imposing force emanating from him. He broke through to the fourth level of martial disciple.

Next, Ye Ming prepared to harmonize the internal energy flows with the celestial currents. He placed himself in the center of the clearing, his arms open, welcoming the energy of heaven and earth. By mastering the Chaotic Heavenly Flow, he could circulate his Qi optimally through his meridians.

He spent several days meditating, feeling each current of energy moving through his body. Slowly, he managed to harmonize these flows, to integrate them with his own Qi. His martial power increased significantly, and his recovery speed became exceptional. Some time later, he broke through to the fifth level of martial disciple.

After becoming a rank 5 disciple, Ye Ming then began refining her muscles. He knew this step required intense concentration. Using the Primordial Force technique, he refined his muscles, making them as hard as diamond while maintaining incredible flexibility.

Day after day, he trained tirelessly, lifting rocks, performing intense physical exercises, pushing his body to its limits. He felt his muscles strengthening, becoming more powerful and resistant. His physical strength reached unparalleled heights, allowing him to accomplish feats he never thought possible.

"Master your foundations are more than perfect and your physique has reached heights never seen before. Generally the physical strength of a rank 5 disciple does not exceed 2 thousand jins. Master, you have 90 thousand jins of strength."

Already 90 thousand jins, I haven't even seen the body strengthening technique yet. If I have to compare myself to the original Ye Ming, I am 6 times stronger than him. When he was at Disciple Rank 5, he had a physical strength of 15 thousand jins. However, no event has started yet. I'm going to leave the world and go to the clan. Normally I'm supposed to meet Ye Ming's cousin, Zhenying Ye.

"Beiming, we're going to get out of my world for now."

"Good Master."

His body was sucked in and he appeared on the Tianyuan Continent. It was morning.

So a few hours are spent in the real world. As three days have passed in my inner world.

Ming Ye went to the Ye clan's mansion, his house was a little far from the family home. When he arrived at the front of his house, Zhenying Ye.

"Isn't this our dear genius Ming Ye. You went to the Lijliang River these past few days to cultivate in the icy water. You're trying to increase your strength at the expense of your health. Do you plan to participate in the Red Sun Sect selections? Or are you planning your revenge?"

"Zhenying Ye, what does this concern you? It's none of your business so get out," Ming Ye said coldly, without a trace of fear in his voice.

Zhenying Ye burst out laughing. "That's true. However, you are crippled and lack resources. This is the only path you could choose. But you dare to be hostile towards me? Even if you are useless, I must teach you a good lesson! "

Without further delay, Zhenying Ye rushed towards Ming Ye, his right fist armed with brutal force, ready to bring all his anger down on him. But to Zhenying Ye's surprise, Ming Ye didn't move. At the last moment, Ming Ye simply raised a finger, stopping the punch with disconcerting precision.

Zhenying Ye felt an unwavering force blocking his attack. His fist seemed to have struck an invisible, immutable barrier. His eyes widened in surprise and disbelief.

"Impossible! How can you...?" Zhenying Ye exclaimed, her features distorted in shock.

Ming Ye, his gaze still cold, did not flinch. "Zhenying Ye, you talk a lot, but you are nothing in the face of true strength."

In one smooth, quick motion, Ming Ye pushed Zhenying Ye's fist away, sending her flying backwards. Zhenying Ye stumbled, losing her balance, before collapsing heavily to the ground. The impact raised a cloud of dust.

Zhenying Ye struggled to her feet, her eyes filled with rage and humiliation. "You... you're going to regret this! Bastard, listen to me carefully. Your parents are the fishermen of our clan, just like you!" he shouted, trying to regain his dignity.

Ming Ye walked forward slowly, an aura of power emanating from him. "You're the one who should think twice before provoking someone you don't understand."

Zhenying Ye instinctively stepped back, feeling true fear in front of Ming Ye for the first time. The strength he had just discovered in his cousin was beyond anything he could have imagined.

The next moment, Ming Ye activated the Chaotic Dragon Step technique. In the blink of an eye, he moved with lightning speed, appearing in front of Zhenying Ye before the latter could even react. Mastering the Chaotic Shadow Step made his movements almost invisible, completely surprising his opponent.

"You have no idea how powerful I am now," Ming Ye whispered in an icy voice.

With relentless precision, Ming Ye struck Zhenying Ye with a fierce punch, channeling a force of 90 thousand jins. The shock was instantaneous and devastating. Zhenying Ye was thrown backwards, his bones cracking under the force of the blow.

A heartbreaking scream of pain echoed through the air as Zhenying Ye collapsed heavily to the ground. His arm, hit by the impact, hung limply, completely crippled.

The pain was unbearable, and he struggled to breathe, his face contorted in agony.

"Ming Ye...you...you...crippled me!" Zhenying Ye stammered, her eyes wide with terror and incomprehension.

Ming Ye stood above him, his gaze impassive. "I warned you, Zhenying. Never underestimate me."