The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 70 - 67 Teaching the Black Heaven Book

Chapter 70: Chapter 67 Teaching the Black Heaven Book

"Borrowing someone else’s Inner Strength?" Feng Jiu exclaimed.

"Indeed, I have precisely such a cultivation technique that requires borrowing another’s Inner Strength to cultivate," Qing Yu spoke with a hint of intrigue in his eyes.

"But my meridians cannot withstand external Inner Strength."

"It’s different. This cultivation technique does not cultivate what most people recognize as meridians," Qing Yu shook his head and continued, "Ordinary people cultivate through what I call Visible Meridians. However, besides the ordinary meridians, the human body possesses thirty-one Hidden Meridians, which differ completely in nature, hence their name.

If the Visible Meridians are the great rivers on land, then the Hidden Meridians are the underground rivers beneath the surface. Since Hidden Meridians are fine and difficult to detect, not robust like the Visible Meridians, this martial arts technique considers this from the beginning. The Inner Strength cultivated is subtle and elusive, not exerting pressure on the meridians."

"What is the name of this martial arts that cultivates through Hidden Meridians? Teach me at once," Feng Jiu, elated on hearing this, urged impatiently.

"It is called the ’Black Heaven Book.’"

Indeed, what Qing Yu intended to teach Feng Jiu was the "Black Heaven Book" he had obtained in Yang City.

The Tribulation Power cultivated from the "Black Heaven Book" was subtle and elusive, yet it could be converted into real, tangible Visible Meridian Inner Strength, perfectly suited to Feng Jiu’s current situation. Moreover, it allowed Qing Yu to control Feng Jiu using "Black Sky Tribulation," guarding against any future rebellion. Another point was to collect detailed experimental data, preparing for his own future cultivation of the "Black Heaven Book."

Having finished explaining, Qing Yu began to impart the "Black Heaven Book," "The Hidden Meridians, totaling thirty-one, mysteriously align with celestial phenomena. Celestial constellations are inseparable from Three Constellations and Twenty-Eight Stars. The Three Constellations are Ziwei, Taiwei, and Heavenly Market. Correspondingly, the human body has Ziwei Meridian, Taiwei Meridian, and Heavenly Market Meridian, collectively called the Three Imperial Meridians; the constellations are also divided into Twenty-Eight Stars, and thus, aside from the Three Imperial Meridians, there are twenty-eight subsidiary meridians: Horn, Kang, Di, Fang, Heart, Wei, and Ji fall under the Eastern Azure Dragon’s seven meridians; Kui, Lou, Wei (Stomach), Mao, Bi, Zi, and Shen belong to the Western White Tiger’s seven meridians; Jing, Ghost, Liu, Star, Zhang, Yi, and Zhen belong to the Southern Vermilion Bird’s seven meridians; Dou, Bull, Nu, Xu, Wei (Danger), Shi, and Bi fall under the Northern Xuanwu’s seven meridians."

While speaking, Qing Yu stood up, stepped forward, grabbed Feng Jiu’s right hand, and said, "This hand belongs to the Eastern Azure Dragon’s seven meridians."

Index and middle fingers joined together, Inner Strength stored at the tips, he pointed and pricked at the junction of Feng Jiu’s index finger and palm, "This spot is the ’Left Horn Acupoint,’ belonging to the Azure Dragon’s ’Horn Meridian.’"

"Following that, there are the Right Corner, Great Horn, Heavenly Gate, and other acupoints," Qing Yu continued to point and prick the acupoints as he spoke.

Every prick felt like a needle stab, causing Feng Jiu to cry out in pain repeatedly.

Having finished pointing out the Horn Meridian acupoints, Qing Yu taught Feng Jiu the method of Refining God and breathing to start his cultivation.

Feng Jiu sat cross-legged on the spot, closed his eyes, and began cultivating. After a short while, he showed a delighted expression, likely happy that he could finally cultivate.

But soon, the delight faded, replaced by endless horror. Qing Yu knew the moment had arrived, immediately stepped forward, and injected Inner Strength into the "Left Horn Acupoint."

The "Black Heaven Book" directly refined the spirit, initially requiring Innate True Qi for nurturing. Qing Yu’s Inner Strength wasn’t of sufficient quality, so he had to make do with quantity.

Fortunately, Qing Yu had reached the Postnatal Ninth Layer, and his quantity was sufficient. Besides, the spirit refining aspect of the "Black Heaven Book" was somewhat makeshift; aside from Lu Jian, Xian Tainu, and possibly Ning Ning, the other cultivators were practically fodder.

Though sweating profusely from the effort, he ultimately fulfilled the need, and Feng Jiu’s face turned joyful.

After a while, Feng Jiu opened his eyes and jubilantly said, "This is Inner Strength. I have cultivated Inner Strength."

Though it was just a trace flowing through the Hidden Meridians, it moved Feng Jiu so deeply that tears streamed down his face.

"Let’s stop for today," Qing Yu said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Master, are you..." Upon seeing Qing Yu’s slightly pale face, Feng Jiu quickly stepped forward to support him.

"It’s nothing serious, just a bit of an overuse of Inner Strength. Let’s call it a day. Come back tomorrow. Remember, do not cultivate when you return home; you wouldn’t want to experience what just happened again. Also, my name is Meng De, just call me ’Brother Meng,’" Qing Yu said, waving his hand to stop him.

Recalling the sensation of his body feeling hollow and unbearably itchy, Feng Jiu shuddered and shook his head repeatedly. But then he thought, "Brother Meng, since that’s the case, is it possible to seek someone else to input Inner Strength to aid my cultivation?"

By borrowing someone else’s strength, he could advance quickly; perhaps he could become an Innate Expert or even reach the Divine Origin Realm soon.

"If you want to risk deviation, go ahead and try. Having someone else input Inner Strength is like a person trying to cultivate two completely different Cultivation Techniques at the same time. I don’t need to spell out the consequences for you," Qing Yu said with a sneer.

Sighing helplessly, Feng Jiu shook his head.

Although he couldn’t practice martial arts, his longing had led him to understand the basic knowledge well. Cultivating two entirely different Cultivation Techniques at once was simply courting death.

What a pity, he was a prince. Qing Yu thought as he looked at Feng Jiu.

The actual effects of cultivating the "Black Heaven Book" by injecting Inner Strength from different people into different acupoints were also unknown to Qing Yu; he was merely speaking from general martial arts knowledge. Qing Yu was quite curious about the real situation;, perhaps an explosion, or even creating chaos as significant as the mythical separation of heaven and earth.

However, since Feng Jiu was a prince, if he ended up getting him killed, Qing Yu wouldn’t be able to get away with it. Moreover, Feng Jiu’s future role was significant; he couldn’t just be treated like a mere experimental subject.

"Come back tomorrow."

"Okay," Feng Jiu replied.

As he watched Qing Yu’s pale face, Feng Jiu bowed deeply and said, "I am immensely grateful. Brother Meng, if there is anything you need in the future, I will spare no effort."

"I told you, this is a transaction. It’s mutual consent, and I expect to be compensated," Qing Yu said, waving his hand.

"Very well, whatever conditions Brother Meng puts forth in the future, I, Feng Jiu, will do my utmost to fulfill them."

"I take my leave," he said, bowing once again.

Then, turning to open the door and leave, his erect spine showed a confidence he had never exhibited before.

Tsk tsk, he’s placing himself on equal standing with me so quickly; indeed, he’s someone unwilling to be inferior to others. Qing Yu picked up his teacup again, pondering silently.

Feng Jiu was unwilling to be a wasteful scion who did nothing but eat and wait for death; hence, despite enduring hardships, his original aspirations remained unchanged. It would be impossible for Qing Yu to control him with favors, for as Feng Jiu’s power grew, so too would his ambition grow boundlessly.

But if it was merely about striking a deal with a prince, why choose Feng Jiu? Among the thirteen princes, there were others who were faring poorly; if he had to show generosity, it didn’t have to be to an ambitious yet empty-handed Feng Jiu.

"Unfortunately, you don’t know that the price I demanded has already been paid."

The ominous reputation of the "Black Heaven Book" was not unfounded, and the "Four Laws of Existence" were not to be trifled with.