Chapter 1205 - 712: The First Law, Sword Qi Thunder Sound, Fist Intent Trial!
Within the Red Refining Banner.
Under the dark red sky, the "light" carrying cosmic energy is far more immense than in the human realm.
Hence, during internal cultivation, the efficiency of converting cosmic energy into Qi Blood for absorption is remarkably strong.
"Light" is imperceptible to the naked eye; it can only be observed when reflected into the eyes, much like how vitality is formless, intangible, colorless, and tasteless, and similarly undetectable.
For a simple example, if you enter the Red Refining Banner with a flashlight on, illuminating at the same time reflects the "light" existing within the banner into your eyes, allowing it to be discovered and seen.
The "amount" of cosmic energy carried by the light does not increase or decrease based on visual perception, but is measured by its own energy and frequency sum.
This is recorded in the Dragon Realm as the - [First Law of Cosmic Energy].
As for why these cosmic energies carried by light convert into Qi Blood?
This point, Meng Chuan temporarily does not understand the principle.
But he knows that he had inadvertently learned to convert these energies through the method of evolution - transforming them into martial prowess.
"Because my life evolution method requires these cosmic energies to turn into Qi Blood."
The paths are three thousand, and each has its own method and practice of cultivation.
In the same way, Martial Arts also rely on the cosmic energy from "light" to strengthen oneself.
Understanding this, Meng Chuan sometimes also doubts.
Isn’t the so-called vitality and Qi another form of cosmic energy?
The former applies to Martial Arts, named [Vitality] by Ancestor Sanfeng.
The latter is the source of the Immortal Path in the Ancient Martial Era, named [Qi] by those practicing the Immortal Path.
Thinking in this way, why did Shanghao lock Qi within the real world?
"He was among the first-born divine spirits of the universe, possessing immeasurable knowledge, fearing that humanity could quickly evolve relying on such a ’light’, thus taking them away."
These are Meng Chuan’s speculations, not necessarily right.
After all, if Shanghao was so mighty, why not directly revert Blue Star to a universe-like [Dark Era]?
Moreover, when he practiced boxing within the Red Refining Banner, he couldn’t increase his Qi Blood like cultivation in the human realm.
Both are light; is it because the cosmic energy carried in the light of the Red Refining Banner differs from that in the human realm?
Such and others are unresolved mysteries.
Meng Chuan doesn’t stubbornly pursue them, believing these will eventually unravel as his cultivation progresses.
...
After calming his mind, Meng Chuan stepped out of the hot spring pool.
With a thought, he evaporated the moisture from his body and returned to the Team Divine Mat in the cultivation area.
Closing his eyes to concentrate, he relaxed his slightly tense brain after intense contemplation and continued his practice.
As for what Cui Yunyu mentioned about Arthur, there’s no need to resort to [Destruction]; he has countless ways to defeat the opponent.
For instance, mastering the Path of Control is the nemesis of Arthur’s [Judgement].
The instant death divine power that erupts from Judgement essentially invades and damages all body cells.
With the Path of Control cultivated, this divine power entering the body can be expelled or controlled at will, much like the [Soul Devouring] exerted by Demon Mountain, leaving Arthur helpless.
The most straightforward would be to directly unleash Martial Arts’ true intent and finish him with one punch of True Martial Fist Intent.
However, this is a last resort; Meng Chuan still awaits to perform proper "surgery" on Arthur...
...
Two days of the competition passed, reaching the third day’s dawn at four.
Meng Chuan, scarcely taking a nap, habitually put himself in the matchmaking state upon opening his eyes.
He then glanced at the generational ranking list.
Meng Chuan nodded and spoke to himself:
"Eleventh place, surely can break into the top ten today, no longer need to worry about elimination."
Though the chances of the competition halting at this point are minimal, almost nonexistent.
But Meng Chuan has always been cautious, securing the advancing slot first to be completely at ease.
He casually stretched his body, preparing to cultivate, yet the next second heard the successful matchmaking notification.
"Player Meng Chuan, your opponent is [Cloud Cutting Sword - Mu Nianxin], do you need..."
Meng Chuan halted his stride upon hearing the AI’s voice; he hadn’t expected today’s match to be so quickly arranged.
Upon confirming his opponent’s identity, Meng Chuan fell into contemplation:
"This match is an internal battle of Great Chu; Mu Nianxin’s generational ranking is below mine, at thirteenth place. If I win, she might lose the chance to advance to the top ten."
Under the circumstance of her victory points being halved, Mu Nianxin indeed might not climb back up.
As she can no longer enter the top ten through victory points accumulation.
She can only lower others’ victory points by defeating those in the top ten, which is quite difficult for her.
"Unlucky for her, even if she doesn’t face me, her raw strength isn’t enough for the top ten anyway. She’d eventually be tripped up by the AI’s ’smart algorithm mechanism’..."
Meng Chuan habitually scrutinized Mu Nianxin’s profile to prepare, never entertaining the thought of giving a pass to a fellow countryman since this is a competition.
...
In the official livestream room, news of this "internal battle" was immediately known.
The host and the audience discussed while awaiting the match’s commencement.
"Regarding this upcoming internal battle, who do you all favor?"
The beautiful host asked with a smile.
"Is it Emei Martial Arts University’s Martial Arts Grandmaster Mu Nianxin, or Northern United University’s Martial Arts Master Meng Chuan?"
"Meng Chuan."
Guest [Dream Lord Xu Haomiao] declared decisively.
"Meng Chuan’s performance is evidently more dazzling; seeing how he easily defeated Eagle Country’s top player, Heatherlyn, three days ago, we understand... Meng Chuan is already a championship seed."
Wang Yang stated seriously.
Everyone overwhelmingly favored Meng Chuan, as did the citizens of Great Chu and people from other countries, believing Meng Chuan would win.