This mysterious place is boundless and seems to have no end.
"Spiritual awareness."
"Every time my awareness enters my spiritual world, it still feels a bit shocking," Li Yuan sighed to himself.
This mysterious place awakened when his physical constitution reached level 5.0.
After many attempts, Li Yuan finally confirmed that this should be the source of his spiritual awareness, his spiritual world.
The so-called spiritual world has been described in many martial arts books Li Yuan has read. Powerful martial artists refer to it by various names like the Upper Dantian Palace, the mind, and the sea of consciousness.
Simply put—it's the brain!
It is the core of life and soul awareness.
If Li Yuan wants to leave, he can do so with just a thought.
"Divine Palace." Li Yuan focused his awareness on the strange divine palace in his spiritual world.
From the outside, this palace seems to have four floors.
This is the greatest aid to Li Yuan's rapid strength improvement over the past year.
Buzz~ In the spiritual world, distance doesn't matter. As soon as Li Yuan's awareness moves, he enters the strange palace.
Inside, the palace is vast and magnificent.
"Divine Palace Panel." With a thought, a data panel suddenly appeared in Li Yuan's awareness.
The Divine Palace Panel is what Li Yuan first sensed when he entered the spiritual world and then the palace.
It was the first benefit he received from this palace.
But right now, Li Yuan's awareness entering the divine palace is not for sightseeing.
His awareness has already noticed the only item in the vast palace—a jade platform.
The platform is entirely bright red and crystal clear. If observed closely, one can see many mysterious patterns engraved on it, seemingly following some special rules, faintly containing some indescribable magical power.
"Great Sun Jade Platform." Li Yuan thought to himself, naming the jade platform.
In the next moment, Li Yuan's awareness gathered directly on the jade platform, as if he were sitting on this strange platform.
"Boom~" Li Yuan's once-active awareness immediately began to quiet down, and soon the environment around him changed.
He was no longer on the jade platform, and the surroundings were no longer the first floor of the palace.
It transformed into an endless starry sky, with a brilliant sun shining down on the vast expanse.
"Visualize in the heart palace!"
"Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra." The content of this visualization method involuntarily surfaced in Li Yuan's mind.
"The ancient records say, 'Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra' is profound in principle and vast in imagery... The great sun hangs high, its flames blazing like a fierce fire refining steel, enough to sharpen one’s will, making it as solid as rock, unafraid of hardship. This is to visualize the great sun, embodying brilliant virtue and immense power."
"Ideas manifest like stars, filling the heart universe, concentrating and perceiving, encompassing the star map of all things, connecting latitude and longitude, simulating heavenly rules and earthly laws, depicting the starry sky's imagery, containing endless changes and vibrant life."
"The great sun and starry sky blend, tempering the spiritual platform mindscape..."
Li Yuan first learned the "Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra" when he sensed the jade platform.
This is a magical visualization method that can refine one's spiritual awareness.
At this moment, Li Yuan's awareness faced the blazing sun, as if enduring the scorching heat of a fierce fire. Intense pain instantly enveloped his entire body, making him tremble involuntarily... it was incredibly painful.
"This is the torment of the mind, not real pain, and my body won't be harmed." Li Yuan was already familiar with this and endured it with all his might.
He started practicing martial arts in middle school, and training was tough—sweating and bleeding, especially when practicing with a spear.
Tired? Keep practicing!
Hot weather? Practice!
Cold weather? Practice!
After a month of continuous training, if he thought about taking a day off? No way!
Li Yuan had been determined to become a powerful martial artist since he started training.
His willpower far exceeded that of ordinary people, especially after years of practice.
Even so, a year ago, when he first trained with the "Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra," he could only last less than ten seconds.
This pain was indeed unimaginable.
After a year of almost daily practice, he not only strengthened his spiritual power but also tempered his will.
"Ideas manifest like stars, filling the heart universe..." Li Yuan endured the pain while operating the visualization method.
Buzz~ Silently, streams of gentle power flowed from the endless starry sky, nourishing Li Yuan's spiritual awareness, allowing him to gradually recover from exhaustion.
He could withstand the sun's scorching heat.
Time passed second by second... Li Yuan ultimately held on for about three minutes.
Boom! His awareness shattered.
"Hmm?"
Li Yuan opened his eyes. As soon as his awareness regained clarity, he calmed himself and closed his eyes again, gathering his awareness back into the divine palace, beginning the process anew... it felt like self-torture.
Fifteen minutes!
Half an hour.
An hour.
Suddenly, Li Yuan received a notification from the Divine Palace Panel:
"Your spiritual power level has increased from level 12.4 to level 12.5."
...
"Finally increased by 0.1 level." Li Yuan thought to himself, then continued to practice diligently without overthinking.
Another hour passed.
"Hmm?" Li Yuan tried again and found that he could no longer concentrate on the jade platform.
He opened his eyes and looked down at his smart wristband.
"It's 2:11 AM."
"Have I really trained for another two hours?" This was something Li Yuan had figured out.
Training with the "Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra," he could only continue for a maximum of two hours each day before he couldn't keep going.
Li Yuan guessed that the pain of practicing this method and being forced to leave the spiritual world likely had some cost, but he just hadn't realized it yet.
Training for a maximum of two hours each day was probably a form of self-protection for the divine palace.
"That's enough."
"In just one year of practicing the 'Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra,' my spiritual power level has grown from 5.9 when I entered the second year of high school to now 12.5." Li Yuan also noticed changes in his body.
Compared to two hours ago when he was utterly exhausted, he now felt completely healthy.
Symptoms like muscle soreness had disappeared completely.
It felt as if he had slept for ten hours and then received the most professional therapy.
This was another benefit of practicing the "Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra"—deep recovery.
"Comfortable."
Li Yuan stood up, smiling.
Not only had his physical condition returned to its peak, but he could also sense his body and the surrounding environment much more clearly.
"The stronger the spiritual power, the better the control over the body."
"Therefore, whether I practice spear techniques, movement techniques, or basic cultivation methods, my efficiency will be much higher." There was a glimmer in Li Yuan's eyes.
Why had he made such rapid progress this past year?
First, it was because of the Divine Palace Panel, which allowed him to always know his progress and filled him with motivation to train.
Second, he had obtained the "Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra."
His spiritual power surpassed that of ordinary people!
His training efficiency was higher!
Moreover, his body could recover to its healthiest state at an incredible speed every day, saving him a lot of therapy costs.
"Like Wan Xiao or some elite students, after hard training, they would go for 'electrotherapy,' 'massage,' or 'herbal baths' to recover their bodies." Li Yuan thought, "But I bet none of those methods can compare to the benefits of practicing the 'Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Sutra.'"
This is a very magical visualization method.
"However, no matter how magical the method is, one still has to work hard step by step." Li Yuan understood this principle.
Many people have opportunities and chances.
For example, being born into a wealthy family on Blue Star—doesn't that count as an opportunity?
Or being born into the family of the strongest person in the Seven Star Alliance—doesn't that count as an opportunity?
But.
No matter what kind of opportunity one has, if one relaxes and slacks off in their training, it will be hard to reach the peak in the future.
"In this world."
"Many people are born into rich and powerful families, with resources, high talent, and they work hard." Li Yuan thought, "If I don't work hard, how can I compare with them?"
Thinking this, Li Yuan stood up.
"It's time to study cultural subjects." Li Yuan entered the virtual network pod in his room.
(End of Chapter)