Immortality Begins with Breathing Exercises

This shackle is engraved within the life’s genes, a limitation equivalent to a ceiling.

Has anyone ever seen a ceiling that rises higher as its owner grows taller and stronger?

That’s truly somewhat excessive.

"No, I need to visit the library and check for related introductions about the Shackled Realm."

"If this shackle can infinitely strengthen like this, then how do I break through the Shackled Realm?"

Lin Zheyu looked at the shackle that had thickened considerably and lost the motivation to continue cultivating.

The changes occurring in his body caused him some concern.

Although since the Grandmaster Realm, Lin Zheyu’s path in the martial arts had deviated from traditional paths, showing many unusual changes.

However, these changes were all beneficial, significantly enhancing Lin Zheyu’s power.

This time, though, Lin Zheyu couldn’t tell if the change was good or bad.

"Could it be because I haven’t opened the Heaven and Earth Bridge?"

Lin Zheyu recalled his cultivation path, and suddenly an idea struck him.

There were two critical junctures where he deviated from the traditional martial arts path.

The first was when he elevated his Qi Blood to an unprecedented level during the Qi Blood Realm, condensing golden Qi Blood power.

The second is the Heaven and Earth Bridge.

So far, Lin Zheyu hasn’t opened the Heaven and Earth Bridge.

Many books he’s read documented the importance of the Heaven and Earth Bridge, a bridge connecting the body and the heavens.

However, in the Immortal Dao, no one has ever actively opened the Heaven and Earth Bridge.

According to cultivators, the human body is inherently complete, forcibly opening the Heaven and Earth Bridge is like breaking a wall to open a door outside windows and doors.

This behavior is inadvisable.

Martial Artists who turn to the Immortal Dao and cultivate up to the Golden Core Realm mostly encounter many issues due to having opened the Heaven and Earth Bridge previously.

This is why Lin Zheyu hasn’t connected the Heaven and Earth Bridge to advance to the so-called Martial Arts Innate realm till now.

"It probably isn’t."

"Although the Heaven and Earth Bridge is mysterious and distinct from immortal aptitude, it shouldn’t have affected the Chain of Life."

"Could it be due to the golden energy within me?"

Lin Zheyu shook his head.

Compared to the Heaven and Earth Bridge, Lin Zheyu leaned towards the theory that it was due to the golden energy similar to the Bloodline Power of the Ancient Martial Family.

The mottled golden spots on the shackle were proof of this.

"When the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally straighten; there’s no point in worrying."

"As long as I can keep improving, so what if I can’t break free from the shackle?"

"Who knows, when the shackle entwining the physique becomes strong enough, it might even be refined into a special magical artifact."

Lin Zheyu muttered a few words and headed towards the library.

Regarding the Chain of Life, this special power of rules, Lin Zheyu did entertain the thought of refining it into a magical artifact.

Yet he realized such a notion was merely wishful thinking.

Maybe some powerful figures could refine the power of rules into a magical artifact, but it’s absolutely beyond Lin Zheyu’s current power and realm.

His thinking was but a joke to console himself.

"Mr. Xiao, long time no see!"

"I was just about to ask if you had time, and unexpectedly ran into you here."

"Come along, I just completed a mission and am exhausted. I owe you a treat at the Profound Light Tower."

Halfway, Lin Zheyu encountered Qiu Kun returning from a mission.

"Did you advance to the Shackled Realm?"

"Congratulations!"

Lin Zheyu observed Qiu Kun and congratulated him with a smile.

After having a shackle appear within him, Lin Zheyu became more sensitive to shackles, able to perceive the broken Chain of Life within Qiu Kun.

"Oh?!"

"As expected of a great genius who awakened spiritual divine techniques, you even noticed this."

"But I haven’t fully succeeded yet; I still need a period of closed cultivation."

Qiu Kun exclaimed in surprise, laughing as he spoke.

The shackle within him had only been partially broken; the shattered chains still entangled his flesh, penetrating the genetic cells.

"May I take a closer look?"

Lin Zheyu, sensing the broken shackle power within Qiu Kun, couldn’t help but ask.

Soon, he realized his request might be somewhat presumptuous.

Therefore, Lin Zheyu quickly added, "I’ve also encountered the shadow of a shackle within me and am thus curious."

"This request is a bit intrusive; just pretend I didn’t ask."

Lin Zheyu waved his hand, smiling apologetically.

"Hey, it’s nothing."

"Joining the Martial Alliance is about exchanging experiences with powerful Martial Artists and learning from each other."

"When Mr. Su broke free from a shackle, he even held a Martial Arts Conference for Martial Artists to observe."

"You’ve joined recently, but years ago, our Hall Master also let us gain insight when breaking through the Shackled Realm."

Qiu Kun laughed heartily, his expression bold.

"Then thank you very much!"

Lin Zheyu was slightly taken aback, then thanked him with a smile.

The openness of the Martial Alliance and the atmosphere of free exchange were even more profound than he’d imagined.

"No need for thanks; we’re all friends, just a petty thing."

"You’re indeed a great genius. In a dozen or several decades, I’ll have to rely on you when you soar high."

"Right now, having such a good opportunity to owe you a favor, how could I not seize it?"

Qiu Kun laughed heartily.

This fellow shared his innermost thoughts, yet it made him seem straightforward rather than annoying.

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