Starslayer God Arts!
After reaching an inn, Su Xiaobai rented a room for a month.
The spirit stones in his own spatial ring were sufficient, so he didn't need to worry about money for a while.
Still, the thought of exchanging some of the techniques for more spirit stones crossed his mind.
Yet without sufficient strength, doing so would only draw too much attention.
'These techniques kept by Ning Gufan are all high-profile. Even one appearing in this world is enough to cause a stir,' thought as he walked to his room.
Once inside, he ordered the girl who had guided him to fetch some charcoal.
She looked at him with puzzled eyes, and Su Xiaobai could only smile bitterly.
"Just bring it, please," he said, trying to keep his tone friendly.
A short while later, there was a knock at the door.
"Here's your charcoal, sir," the girl said, handing it over.
"Thank you," Su Xiaobai replied, taking the charcoal and closing the door with a definitive bang.
Bang!
"Now," he thought, "I can focus without interruptions."
Once the door was securely shut, Su Xiaobai sat cross-legged on the floor and took out the charcoal.
His white hair, a distinctive trait, would make blending into the crowd difficult.
He couldn't afford to take any chances.
"Even though no one in this world knows me, it's better to be cautious," he muttered to himself.
He ground the charcoal into a fine powder and mixed it with water to create a thick paste.
Carefully, he applied the mixture to his hair, working it through each strand until his hair was dyed a deep black.
"This should help me blend in," he thought, examining his reflection in a small, cracked mirror he had found in the room.
His new appearance was strikingly different, the black hair giving him a more fierce and determined look.
Satisfied with the change, he rinsed his hands and cleaned up the remaining charcoal.
He couldn't afford to leave any evidence behind.
"Now, for my appearance," he said, focusing on altering the rest of his features.
Using a small illusion technique he had learned, he changed the shape of his nose slightly, and some other minor changes.
These small changes, combined with the hair dye, made him look like a completely different person.
"Perfect," he murmured, a slight smile of satisfaction on his lips. "Now I can move more freely."
"Next, the cultivation techniques..." Su Xiaobai muttered to himself as he sat cross-legged once again, sending a wisp of his consciousness to search through the myriad cultivation techniques stored within his mind.
After a brief moment, he found what he was looking for and began with a body refinement technique of mythic grade: the 'Starslayer God Arts'.
This top-grade 'body refinement' technique was renowned for its ability to draw power directly from the stars, infusing the practitioner's body with 'stellar energy', making it as indestructible as the celestial bodies themselves.
Starslayer God Arts!
Su Xiaobai had only begun to scratch the surface of the 'Starslayer God Arts'.
He knew this top-grade mythic technique was not something that could be mastered overnight.
Over the next '30 days', he would diligently practice on the rooftop of the inn, under the watchful gaze of the stars.
Stage 1 — Celestial Foundation!
The Celestial Foundation stage was the most crucial.
It involved absorbing the essence of starlight to lay a robust foundation for the body.
The requirements were strict: absorb the essence of starlight for 30 consecutive nights under a clear sky.
Each night, Su Xiaobai climbed to the rooftop of the inn.
The cold night air wrapped around him as he sat cross-legged, facing the vast expanse of the night sky.
The stars above twinkled with an ancient wisdom, and he felt a deep connection to their distant light.
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The rooftop was his home for the next 30 days.
Su Xiaobai would climb up there each night, the chill of the evening air a stark contrast to the bustling life below.
He would position himself perfectly, ensuring he had a clear view of the starlit sky.
As he closed his eyes, his breathing slowed, becoming deep and rhythmic.
He began the ancient chants of the Starslayer God Arts, his consciousness reaching out to the stars.
Night one — Awakening the Meridians
On the first night, Su Xiaobai focused on awakening his meridians to the 'celestial energy'.
He visualized each of his one hundred eight meridians glowing faintly, a vast network of potential waiting to be activated.
Sitting cross-legged on the rooftop, he began to channel his energy, guiding it meticulously through his body.
The process required immense concentration, as each meridian needed to be aligned perfectly to absorb the celestial essence.
As he chanted the incantations of the Starslayer god arts, the 'starlight' above seemed to intensify, responding to his call.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
The starlight slowly seeped into his body, filling his veins with a soft, ethereal glow.
The energy coursed through him, reaching the first meridian and igniting it with a burst of light.
The sensation was like molten metal pouring through his veins, searing and purifying them.
"Argh!" Su Xiaobai gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain.
One by one, his meridians began to light up, each one feeling like a new star being born within him.
He persisted, knowing this was only the beginning.
With each breath, he visualized the energy flowing through his body, touching every corner, every hidden pathway.
The celestial energy moved like a river of light, cleansing and fortifying his meridians.
The first few were the hardest, but as he progressed, the energy began to flow more smoothly.
By the middle of the night, 'fifty-four' meridians had been activated.
Su Xiaobai's body was now a lattice of glowing lines, each one pulsating with the rhythm of the cosmos.
His senses sharpened, and he could feel the immense power building within him.
Still, he pushed forward.
The pain was a constant companion, but so was the promise of power.
He focused on the next set of meridians, guiding the energy through them with precision.
The celestial essence seemed to resonate with his determination, growing stronger with each passing moment.
As dawn approached, Su Xiaobai reached the final set of meridians.
The starlight around him began to fade, but his body was now a beacon of light.
With a final surge of energy, he opened the last of his 'one hundred eight' meridians, feeling an overwhelming rush of power.
He sat there, bathed in the morning light, his body still glowing with the remnants of celestial energy.
The first night had been a grueling trial, but he had succeeded.
His one hundred eight meridians were now fully activated, ready to absorb the essence of the stars.
"Only the beginning," he whispered to himself, a faint smile on his lips.
Night 7 — Strengthening the Veins
By the seventh night, his meridians were attuned to the starlight completely.
Su Xiaobai now directed the celestial energy deeper into his body, focusing on strengthening his veins.
The veins began to pulse with a soft, starry light, each beat reinforcing his internal structure.
His senses sharpened, and his physical strength increased noticeably.
Every inhale brought a surge of power, and every exhale expelled impurities from his body.
Night 15 — Fortifying the Muscles
On the fifteenth night, Su Xiaobai shifted his focus to his muscles.
He visualized them being bathed in starlight, each fiber absorbing the celestial energy.
His muscles twitched and contracted, becoming denser and more resilient.
The pain was intense, but he welcomed it, knowing that each wave of agony brought him closer to mastery.
His muscles glowed faintly, like iron being tempered in a cosmic forge.
Night 21 — Aligning with the Constellations
By the twenty-first night, Su Xiaobai's body was ready for deeper integration with the cosmos.
He meditated on the constellations, aligning his body's rhythm with the celestial patterns.
Each constellation contributed a unique energy signature to his cultivation.
The Great Bear gave him resilience, Orion granted him strength, and Draco endowed him with endurance.
His body resonated with the cosmos, each breath pulsating with the rhythm of the stars.