Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 217: Meditation Space

"Elder, can you teach us some combat techniques? Or perhaps a Secret Technique that would let us significantly boost our combat power in a short amount of time?" Tian Xing spoke up.

The other geniuses quickly chimed in, "Yes, Elder, we really need something like that!"

The Ninth Elder shook his head. "Such methods exist, but I will not teach them to you. They are not the proper path. They are shortcuts." He continued, "Take too many shortcuts, and you will forget the proper path. Your Cultivation Realm will stagnate, and you will never be able to break through again. You should focus on comprehending your Martial Arts. Improving your Martial Arts realm is the proper path. When your Martial Arts realm improves, your strength will naturally follow, and the benefits will last a lifetime."

Alas, Tian Xing and the others sighed upon hearing this. It seemed their hopes were dashed.

While they were sighing dejectedly, the other areas were bustling with activity. The Grand Elder and the others were having their geniuses spar with one another, pointing out the flaws in their techniques as they fought. They also taught them numerous combat techniques and shared their own combat experience. This made those geniuses incredibly excited.

They discovered that even when using the same Martial Arts, the power they could exert was no match for the elders’. This was the difference in their level of mastery. With the elders’ guidance, they could rapidly improve their combat techniques in a short amount of time. This meant that while their Martial Arts realm itself hadn’t improved—their level of Swordsmanship was still the same—the power they could wield had increased. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

This revelation made the geniuses ecstatic. Wonderful! After a month of this, their strength would improve by a huge margin.

Only the Ninth Elder’s group was completely quiet. Everyone was sitting cross-legged around him.

The Ninth Elder spoke, "Next, I am going to teach you something called meditation. This is a particularly unique method of comprehension. You won’t be physically practicing your Martial Arts; instead, you will rehearse them in your mind. The effect is actually much faster. Use this to hone your Martial Arts and improve your Martial Arts realm."

Then, the Ninth Elder began to teach them how to enter a state of meditation.

But Tian Xing and the others were distracted. What’s the use of meditation? It won’t have any effect in just one month. Maybe after a few years, it might be effective, but we can’t wait that long.

Thinking this, many of them glanced into the distance with envious expressions. They saw the other geniuses all learning combat techniques, their strength improving considerably.

The Ninth Elder naturally saw through their thoughts and sighed inwardly. These few are too restless. It’ll probably be difficult for them to truly enter a meditative state.

Lin Xuan, however, was a great surprise to him. At this moment, Lin Xuan was extremely focused. This wasn’t what the Ninth Elder had expected. He had heard many things about Lin Xuan—that he was arrogant, conceited, and loved to brag. The Ninth Elder had assumed Lin Xuan would be an incredibly impetuous and impatient person. But now, Lin Xuan’s behavior was completely different. He was remarkably calm, quietly learning the art of meditation.

A faint smile touched the Ninth Elder’s lips. This Lin Xuan is interesting. He can go into a frenzy, but also quiet his heart. Truly, he moves like a raging god, yet is as serene as still water. This boy’s future is limitless.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

The geniuses under the other elders had all improved in strength. Among them, Chu Yue had improved the most. Her combat techniques had advanced by a large margin. The Grand Elder was very satisfied; Chu Yue’s talent was truly exceptional. The other disciples were incredibly envious.

As for the Ninth Elder’s group, no one had made any progress. Tian Xing and the others grew increasingly restless, finding it nearly impossible to enter a meditative state. To be honest, they were on the verge of a mental collapse.

Lin Xuan, on the other hand, was quite excited. In just three days, he had already learned how to meditate. When he closed his eyes, his Soul seemed to enter a peculiar space. This space was utterly silent and boundless, containing only himself. Here, he could practice his Martial Arts at will.

Lin Xuan was practicing the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand. In meditation, his proficiency with the technique had improved. Before, he could barely execute the first move. Now, he could perform it with skill.

Lin Xuan was overjoyed. Under normal circumstances, his progress shouldn’t have been this fast. This speed had indeed exceeded his expectations. He figured there were two reasons. First, he was inside the Heavenly Dao Tower, which was a magical place in itself that could accelerate one’s cultivation. Second, he had entered a state of meditation, which was also incredibly wondrous. Naturally, the combination of the two allowed him to comprehend Martial Arts at a speed far exceeding what was possible in the outside world.

Lin Xuan opened his eyes, let out a breath, and a smile played on his lips.

Seeing this, the Ninth Elder asked, "How do you feel?"

"Great," Lin Xuan replied. "I feel my Martial Arts have improved a little."

"That’s good. Rest for half an hour, then continue your meditation."

Lin Xuan nodded.

Hearing this, Tian Xing and the others rolled their eyes.

His Martial Arts realm improved? What a joke! You just close your eyes, think a little, and you can improve your Martial Arts? Don’t be ridiculous. That Lin Xuan is such a braggart. They didn’t believe it for a second.

The other geniuses around them didn’t believe it either. What is this meditation? It’s just a waste of time. How could you possibly improve your Martial Arts realm through meditation? That’s impossible! Only through actual combat, through constant sparring and tempering, can you enhance your Martial Arts. There’s no other way.

Half an hour later, the Ninth Elder said, "Continue meditating."

The other geniuses sighed and closed their eyes, but their minds had already wandered thousands of miles away, thinking who knows what. Only Lin Xuan began to meditate earnestly, entering the Meditation Space once more.

At this moment, the Ninth Elder took out an ancient bell and shook it gently.

Tian Xing and the others felt nothing; if anything, they found the sound a bit annoying.

Lin Xuan, however, felt a jolt run through his body. The instant the bell chimed, he felt his Meditation Space begin to vibrate violently. Ripples spread through the space. In that moment, Lin Xuan found his perception had been greatly enhanced. He could feel the wind blowing past him, lifting his long hair. He could also sense an ant crawling up a tree ten meters away and even hear the sound of distant leaves fluttering to the ground.

It was incredible. In that instant, the entire world seemed to become sharper and clearer.

Lin Xuan was stunned at first, then became ecstatic. For some unknown reason, his senses had become unbelievably sharp, and this thrilled him. With this level of perception, his speed of practicing Martial Arts would be even faster.

Is this the Ninth Elder’s doing? It’s unbelievable. The Ninth Elder is truly amazing!

Next, Lin Xuan continued to meditate. In the Meditation Space, he practiced the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand over and over again. With each repetition, the power of the Ultimate Skill increased slightly. This technique possessed supreme power and was incredibly difficult to control. But now, Lin Xuan’s perception was so powerful that he could clearly perceive the flow of power within the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand, allowing him to control it much better.

Just like that, another five days passed.

Every day, the Ninth Elder would shake the bell once, and every day, Lin Xuan’s perception would become incredibly sharp. His proficiency with the Cyan Dragon Break Heaven Hand improved dramatically. Lin Xuan felt that he was only a single step away from reaching the entry-level of mastery. Soon, he would achieve it.

At that time, Lin Xuan would possess the strength of a Grandmaster.