Four shichens passed...

After Zheng-Fu finished inheriting and taking care of the various rare herbs around, he spent the rest of his time cultivating energy without taking any divine pills, relying solely on the Energy Cultivation Technique, Subdue Heaven-Command the World.

Phew!!!

"My energy level is increasing slowly but effectively. It seems to be much slower than before. But that's all right; it's only been a few days. I still have two months left until the due date. It's better to gradually cultivate my energy step by step now!" Zheng-Fu did not think of rushing to raise his energy level, as doing so too quickly might destabilize it.

Huh!

"What if I enter the gravity field to practice sword skills now?" Zheng-Fu suddenly had the thought of practicing his sword techniques in the gravity field, believing gravity would aid in improving his skills better than practicing outside.

"If you do that, your weary body, which is still adjusting, will have to bear even more burdens. It's best to rest or do something else!" However, Hu-Tai-Min intervened and warned Zheng-Fu not to enter the gravity field again for practice.

"My body is stable now. Why do you say it will bear additional burdens? Wouldn't repeating the cultivation help me become more familiar with it?" Zheng-Fu immediately questioned Hu-Tai-Min's reasoning.

"That's because you've already gained some energy from the gravity field, which will cause its gravity to pull you tenfold more if you enter it again in a row. For example, if yesterday you endured seventyfold gravity, entering again today would instantly increase it to seven hundredfold!" Hu-Tai-Min explained from experience. He had faced this before and wanted to prevent Zheng-Fu from suffering the same. He himself did not know why such a thing happened, but entering the gravity field for two consecutive days was something that should be strongly avoided. Therefore, he told Zheng-Fu to skip a day.

Hmm!

"If that's the case, my body won't last long. It's almost evening now, and if my last gravity was about twenty to thirtyfold, increasing it tenfold would mean two to three hundredfold!" Zheng-Fu quickly understood the gravity of the situation and realized he couldn't withstand such a force.

"But if you want to try, you can. I believe that experiencing it firsthand will teach you more than listening to others!" Hu-Tai-Min added, smiling slyly.

"Why would I deliberately hurt myself? Even though I enjoy challenges, I'm not stupid!" Zheng-Fu could tell Hu-Tai-Min was teasing him to try, likely because of his occasional disobedience. However, Zheng-Fu prioritized survival and knew better than to act recklessly.

Huh!

"Then you should practice outside during this time. Wait until morning to enter the gravity field again. But it's up to you. If you still want to try, go ahead!"

"I don't want to try it anymore!!!"

Tch!

The next morning...

"I slept so well! Today, I'll raise my energy level and break through to the Heavenly Golden Core stage! But I won't use divine pills inside again. Ouch! Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps. If it weren't for that Elder Ancient Creature helping me, I would've been in real trouble!"

When morning came, Zheng-Fu eagerly prepared to enter the gravity field again. His energy level had reached the peak of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage, and he needed just one more step to break through to the Heavenly Golden Core stage.

In the gravity field...

"Today, you'll change your spot to one with seventy to one hundred fiftyfold gravity, much higher than the first day. With your current energy level, which can resist up to one hundred twentyfold gravity, you should manage. Anyway, true cultivation isn't just about standing still; you must practice your attacking stances too!" Hu-Tai-Min instructed as soon as they arrived.

"I understand. I've been thinking about practicing my sword techniques as well. Gravity might enhance their efficiency!" Zheng-Fu had already planned to practice his sword techniques under the gravitational force.

"If so, good! But I hope you won't eat Rainbow Mushroom in the gravity field again. You may not be as lucky as last time. The spot you stand on today will double the absorption rate of energy. I trust you understand?" Seeing Zheng-Fu's determination, Hu-Tai-Min decided not to say anything further, except to warn him about using divine pills and herbs that could boost energy levels within the gravity field. This was because the spot where Zheng-Fu stood would double the effects compared to the previous location.

"I won't do it! But if the situation forces me, I might have no choice!" Zheng-Fu replied honestly, acknowledging the possibility of emergencies.

Sigh!

"Then I wish you good luck. Today's cultivation will end after midnight!"

Whoosh!!!

Hu-Tai-Min finished speaking and immediately soared away from the gravity field. He always went out on errands like this and would return at dusk.

"A morning like this should start with some light exercise!" When Hu-Tai-Min left, Zheng-Fu turned his attention to his cultivation. He took out his Aqua-Dragon Sword. Originally, the Aqua-Dragon Sword was not heavy at all, but in the gravity field, its weight increased shockingly.

"Why is it so heavy? Shouldn't I feel that its weight has just doubled?" Zheng-Fu was very puzzled. He had prepared himself to carry just double the sword's weight.

Huh!!!

"However, I'm not going to give up! Feeling this heavy is good too. When I wield a sword in normal conditions, it will become even more nimble!"

Yaaaaaaak!!!

Flop!!! Flop!!! Flop!!!

Wooooooosh!!!! Wooooooosh!!!! Wooooooosh!!!!

Seven shichens, or fourteen hours, passed...

Zheng-Fu spent fourteen hours from morning until dusk wielding his sword and practicing the techniques of the Traceless Sword Skill, Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill, Asunder Slashing Crescent Moon Sword Skill, Thousands Tricks Sword Skill, and Golden Dragon God Sword Skill, which were incomplete, alternating repeatedly several times. His body was drenched in sweat, and he gasped intermittently from the exhaustion of practicing and resisting the ever-increasing gravity.

Flap!!!

"From this point on, I won't be able to practice sword techniques anymore; the gravity is too great for me to wield my sword. If I continue to force myself, I'll lose consciousness before midnight!" Zheng-Fu knew he should not push himself further. He kept the Aqua-Dragon Sword away and focused on making his body bear less burden while continuing to cultivate in the gravity field.

Wooooooosh!!!

Phew!!!

"By the way, I've been practicing sword techniques for a long time, but why has my energy level only increased slightly? Is my energy realm too vast? But I've already absorbed a lot of energy. Shouldn't I be able to break through to the next level? Or should I use some aids?" Zheng-Fu pondered the slight increase in his energy level despite the intensity of his cultivation.

"To break through to a new level of energy is not something that can be easily done in a day or two. Some people take months or even years to break through from the highest level to the next stage. Even if you're at the peak of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage, you still won't easily step into the Heavenly Golden Core stage!"

Whenever Zheng-Fu faced a problem, Hu-Tai-Min's voice always seemed to answer him.

"That may be for others, but not for me. Give me no more than a week—no, three days are more than enough to break through to the Heavenly Golden Core stage!" Zheng-Fu, spurred by Hu-Tai-Min's words, felt a surge of determination. He wanted to prove himself and bait Hu-Tai-Min into another bet.

Huh!

"Three days only!!? Aren't you being too boastful, Human? Let's put it like this: if you can reach the Heavenly Golden Core stage in three days, I'll give you my last Rainbow Mushroom. But if you can't, you must return the Rainbow Mushroom I gave you earlier. And within these three days, you must not use any divine pills or aids to help!"

Hu-Tai-Min made a bet with him, exactly as Zheng-Fu expected. However, the terms of the bet made Zheng-Fu hesitate; he could not use any divine pills, including the Rainbow Mushroom, which was his only hope.

"But if you don't dare, never mind! I haven't lost anything anyway," Hu-Tai-Min said with a plain face, provoking Zheng-Fu to accept the bet.

Umm…

"Well, I agree. I'll do it in three days without divine pills or herbs. Then let's see if I can do it!" Zheng-Fu hesitated briefly but decided the odds were still in his favor, so he agreed.

"Superb! So, in these next three days, I'll let you cultivate freely. Whether you choose to cultivate for two consecutive days or three days within this gravity field, as long as you don't use any divine pills or herbs and can advance to the Heavenly Golden Core stage, you'll win!" Hu-Tai-Min smiled slightly, confident he would win. He believed that the restrictions would make it impossible for Zheng-Fu to succeed.

"Deal! I'll do it for the Rainbow Mushroom!"

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