novelraw Chapter 0052 – Body Refining Under the Waterfall
Chapter 0052 – Body Refining Under the Waterfall
An hour later, Jiang Feng arrived at the foot of a small mountain.
The place was picturesque, with lush green hills, clear waters, and the melodious sounds of birds. It had a rare and serene charm.
This small mountain was called Jianming Mountain, the only mountain within Meilong City. Located at the city's westernmost edge, it perfectly mirrored Panlong Beach at the easternmost edge, forming a harmonious landscape of mountains and water.
"This is the place. I've heard there's a rare waterfall within Jianming Mountain. For the next few days, I'll be training my body under that waterfall," Jiang Feng said resolutely as he looked at the mountain.
Rumble!
Standing before the waterfall, Jiang Feng looked up, as if he were witnessing a great river descending from the heavens.
The waterfall wasn't very large, but it was rapid and thunderous, creating a grand spectacle. The water cascaded down forcefully, splashing everywhere, forming a deep pool below.
The pool was dark and unfathomable.
As he looked up, the mist from the waterfall caught the sunlight, creating beautiful rainbows.
"What a magnificent waterfall!" Jiang Feng exclaimed in admiration.
After ensuring there were no onlookers, Jiang Feng took off his shirt and jumped into the deep pool.
Splash!
As he entered the water, he felt a chilling coldness, like melting ice, penetrating his bones.
"Wow, this feels great!" Jiang Feng shouted as he surfaced.
Quickly, he swam towards the base of the waterfall.
The closer he got, the louder the roaring sound of the water became, like thousands of galloping horses.
Suddenly, Jiang Feng's eyes lit up. He spotted a rock directly under the waterfall, just the right size for him to sit on.
"Haha, heaven is truly helping me," Jiang Feng laughed joyfully.
He swam to the rock and flipped himself onto it.
But within seconds, the powerful water flow knocked him off.
Splash! Jiang Feng fell back into the pool.
"Phew, what a strong current. This is exactly what I was looking for. Perfect," Jiang Feng said, undeterred and delighted.
He climbed back onto the rock, mustering all his strength, but couldn't hold on for even a minute before being knocked off again.
Gritting his teeth, Jiang Feng repeatedly climbed onto the rock, only to be knocked off each time. He was relentless, refusing to give up, determined to stay on the rock.
By sunset, Jiang Feng could already hold his position on the rock for ten minutes.
Despite his upper body being reddened from the relentless pounding of the water, resembling countless whip marks, Jiang Feng persevered. Even as his body began to tilt, he refused to give up until the very last second.
Under the impact of the rushing water, combined with the practice of the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique, Jiang Feng could feel his body growing stronger bit by bit.
"Good, this is the momentum I need. Three days should be enough," Jiang Feng thought happily.
Splash!
Exhausted, Jiang Feng finally fell back into the pool.
He surfaced, spat out some water, and swam to the shore.
"Phew, I'm running out of energy. I need to eat something. I'll go grab a meal and come back to continue training," Jiang Feng said.
He knew there were several small restaurants nearby, so he put on his clothes and headed out.
He found a restaurant and, breaking his usual routine, ordered some meat dishes.
During this critical training period, he needed ample meat to sustain his intense workouts.
The food arrived: braised pork with preserved vegetables, braised ribs, stir-fried intestines, and a large bowl of rice.
Jiang Feng started eating, but after a few bites, he suddenly remembered something.
"Oh right, I haven't informed Cheng Shaoqing yet. She must be worried since she hasn't seen me."
Jiang Feng quickly took out his phone and called Cheng Shaoqing.
"Hello, Cheng Shaoqing, I have something to do today, so I won't be coming back," Jiang Feng said.
"I wondered why you didn't wait for me after school. Then I ran into Cheng Zhenjie, who said you took leave. I didn't know where you went, so I went home by myself," Cheng Shaoqing replied.
"Sorry, I forgot to inform you. My bad," Jiang Feng apologized.
"It's okay, take care of your business, but please be careful," Cheng Shaoqing said with concern.
Jiang Feng smiled, "Don't worry, I'll be careful."
"Alright, bye," Cheng Shaoqing said and hung up.
Jiang Feng chuckled, "It feels nice to be cared for, hehe."
Meanwhile, at home, Cheng Shaoqing stared at her phone, lost in thought.
"I wonder what Jiang Feng is up to. I hope nothing bad happens," Cheng Shaoqing murmured to herself.
"He should be fine. Jiang Feng is so capable; he must have something important to handle."
"Forget it, time to sleep."
Cheng Shaoqing lay on her bed but couldn't fall asleep.
After finishing his meal, Jiang Feng patted his stomach, paid the bill, and headed back to Jianming Mountain.
By the time he returned to the waterfall, it was completely dark.
"It's so quiet here at night. Such tranquility is rare in Meilong City," Jiang Feng said, looking up at the stars.
Splash!
Jiang Feng jumped into the pool again, swam to the rock under the waterfall, and resumed his training.
Thus, he continued his routine: eating when hungry and training when full. By the afternoon of the third day, Jiang Feng was still sitting on the rock under the waterfall, having maintained his position for half an hour.
He looked like he could hold on even longer.
By now, Jiang Feng's body had developed defined muscles, with smooth lines, and the water splashing off him seemed to highlight his immense strength.
"Come on, let it happen!"
Jiang Feng suddenly shouted, his body trembling. His skin rippled as if something was moving beneath it.
This indicated that Jiang Feng had reached a critical point in mastering the first level of the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique.
After three days of training, his body finally met the requirements for his current realm.
Just now, the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique had shown signs of breaking through to the first level.
Boom!
True Qi surged within Jiang Feng's body, completing thirty-six cycles before converging into a torrent that rushed into his Dantian.
At that moment, the final barrier broke.
Jiang Feng stood up abruptly, raising his arms to the sky. A layer of radiant light emanated from beneath his skin, making him look like a deity.
Rumble!
"Ah!"
Jiang Feng let out a long howl. The waterfall stopped three inches above his body, unable to touch him, as if a protective barrier surrounded him.
The first level of the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique was finally mastered!
In that instant, his body became a devouring vortex, frantically absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Energy, converting it into True Qi, and storing it in his Dantian.
The True Qi in his Dantian rapidly multiplied.
It felt like being starved for three days and suddenly getting a full meal.
His body felt full, brimming with power.
He clenched his fist slightly, producing a cracking sound.
He felt like he could punch an elephant to death.
"Hahaha, this feels amazing. It's almost like the feeling I had back in the day," Jiang Feng laughed.
This long-lost sensation strengthened his resolve to return to his peak and once again dominate the heavens.
"Great, now I'll start Foundation Establishment. I must succeed and reach the next level," Jiang Feng said.
Having mastered the first level of the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique, he could now attempt Foundation Establishment.
Reaching the Foundation Establishment realm would mark the true beginning of his cultivation journey.
Foundation Establishment, Aperture Opening, Inedia, Golden Elixir, Elemental Infant, Out-of-Body, Body Fusion, Divine Transformation, Tribulation Crossing.
He had to traverse all nine realms on Earth before he could think of returning to the Immortal Realm.
So, Foundation Establishment was a must.
And it had to be done now.
Not a minute could be wasted.
Jiang Feng took out the Spirit Stone he had been saving for this day.
He sat back on the rock, gripping the Spirit Stone in his right hand, and began absorbing its abundant Spiritual Energy.
"Come on, Foundation Establishment!"
Jiang Feng fully activated the Nine Heavens Tyrant Body Technique, absorbing the Spirit Stone's energy with all his might.
Buzz!
Spiritual Energy flowed from his palm into his body, continuously accumulating in his Dantian, filling him with power.
If anyone were watching, they would be astonished by the miraculous sight.
A man sitting on a rock, being pounded by a waterfall, yet the water couldn't touch him.
It was like a legendary saint meditating, spreading enlightenment.
Jiang Feng seemed to enter a state of tranquility, his mind filled only with Spiritual Energy and Foundation Establishment.
He was solely focused on absorbing Spiritual Energy to achieve Foundation Establishment, creating this phenomenon.
But this was a good thing, as it allowed him to absorb the maximum amount of Spiritual Energy without wasting a single bit.
Time passed, the stars in the night sky grew brighter, and the earth became even more silent.
It was as if everything around had come to a standstill, like a night scene painting.
And Jiang Feng was the only living being in this painting.
Crack!
A crisp cracking sound echoed.
The Spirit Stone in Jiang Feng's hand shattered, turning into a handful of gray fragments.
All the Spiritual Energy within the Spirit Stone had been completely absorbed.
At this critical moment, Jiang Feng's body emitted a rumbling sound, like a raging torrent or a stampede of wild horses.
His skin turned rosier, as if blood were about to seep out.
Inside Jiang Feng's Dantian, the powerful True Qi churned like boiling water, emitting wisps of mist, and rampaged like wild horses, making thunderous noises.
Foundation Establishment had reached its critical point.
Jiang Feng calmed his mind, not daring to be careless.
He knew that Foundation Establishment was crucial in the path of cultivation.
The quality of Foundation Establishment would determine his future path and how far he could go, so he couldn't afford any mistakes.
Moreover, everyone's Foundation Establishment was unique, shaped by their talent and comprehension.
Back in the day, Jiang Feng had a strong affinity for the Dao of Nature, eventually forming a Lotus Dao Foundation. This allowed him to harmonize with nature and absorb Spiritual Energy from the air, enabling rapid cultivation and reaching the rank of Immortal King in just five hundred years.