Chen Jing pondered, "No wonder those in the Body Realm aren't called cultivators... It's consistent with the rumors. If that's the case, then my current invisibility ability must be part of the Blood Realm power, which is the type of spiritual energy I cultivate..."

The expert glanced at him and continued:

"Before reaching the Blood Realm, the requirements for one's mental state are relatively low, because cultivation has not yet officially begun. However, it is not advisable to absorb too much spiritual energy each day. Meditate until you feel slightly tired, and then absorb five or six strands of spiritual energy. That's enough."

Five or six strands... I absorbed dozens of strands... Chen Jing's lips twitched.

The expert thought Chen Jing was too slow and advised him, "Cultivation requires a down-to-earth approach, taking one step at a time to go far. This applies to absorbing spiritual energy now, and it also applies to tempering your mind and comprehending the mental techniques later on."

Chen Jing immediately nodded solemnly: "Yes, Master."

He decided to listen to the advice and not absorb spiritual energy in such a burst, but to refine the portion he had already absorbed first. He didn't know if absorbing spiritual energy in a burst would have any additional disadvantages.

Chen Jing then inquired about the "Meijing Dojo" that he had heard about breaking through the limits of willpower to become a cultivator when he met Dao Nan that morning.

The expert quickly responded:

"That's a unique introductory method for warrior cultivators who cultivate battle qi. I originally intended for you to do it that way too. You don't need to consume spiritual energy deposits or pills made from them; you can directly become a Blood Realm cultivator by relying on your willpower to dig out the first wisp of spiritual energy from the depths of your own soul."

"In the ancient Song Dynasty, those who could do this were called Champion Marquises. They were called Champion Marquises because only those with unparalleled courage and willpower could attempt it. When a Champion Marquis first became a cultivator, he was the strongest Blood Realm cultivator. He could excavate many martial arts from the treasures left by our ancestors in our souls. He no longer needed to learn them or hone them with mental techniques. After absorbing the corresponding spiritual energy, he could advance to the Dan Realm."

Chen Jing listened, then had a new question: "Martial arts?"

Since he transmigrated to this world, he has never heard of traditional kung fu like the ones he had before.

"Come and try it, you'll see." The expert stood up: "Let's have a sparring match between practitioners."