Chapter 2 Invincible Cultivation Speed

"Overview of the 'Heavenly Spear Technique'—Invincible!" The contents of the first pages from all nine codices were now fully ingrained in Marcus' memory. The codices, their glow fading, returned to their original positions. "Alright, now that I've got my cheat, it's time to start cultivating!" Marcus crossed his legs and sat down, preparing to practice the Heavenly Breathing Technique. "The codex made lofty claims about this technique—let's see how 'invincible' it truly is," he muttered, then began his practice. "Exhale… inhale… " As Marcus started his rhythmic breathing, a remarkable phenomenon unfolded. Spiritual energy within a hundred-meter radius of his room surged toward him like a tidal wave. The energy condensed repeatedly in the air, transforming into the purest white streams before flowing into his body. Then… Buzz, buzz, buzz… A series of spiritual glows burst forth from his body. "What? Why can't I absorb anymore?" Marcus opened his eyes and examined himself. "What the… No way! I've already reached the ninth stage of the Body Refining Realm?" Marcus' jaw nearly dropped. Just moments ago, his cultivation level had been at the first stage of the Body Refining Realm. Now, after just a dozen breaths, he had rocketed straight to the ninth stage! "This cultivation speed is truly invincible!" Marcus was awestruck. It seemed his cheat was far more powerful than he had initially imagined. "Wait, something feels off! My realm feels unstable, and my meridians are aching! Did I advance too quickly for my body and meridians to handle?" Marcus noticed the unsettling sensation, and his memories warned him of the danger. If left unchecked, his meridians could rupture, and his cultivation could be completely destroyed. "I need to start practicing the 'Heavenly Body Strengthening Technique' right away!" Fully aware of the benefits of the nine codices, Marcus approached cultivation with great seriousness. The first chapter of the "Heavenly Body Strengthening Technique" consisted of a total of twenty-four movements, all of them incredibly peculiar. During his first attempt, Marcus' movements were slow and hesitant. However, by the time he completed all twenty-four movements, the pain in his meridians and body had almost completely vanished. "Oh? Just one round of practice brought my physical strength to the ninth stage of the Body Refining Realm. What happens if I keep going?" Marcus' eyes lit up with excitement as he immediately began the second round. During this second attempt, he noticed a significant reduction in the strain on his body. The movements felt much smoother, and he completed the routine in half the time it had taken for the first round. "Let's keep going!" He continued with a third round, followed by a fourth and fifth… In the blink of an eye, he was on his tenth round. The moment he completed the final movement of the tenth round— Buzz! A golden light burst forth from his body, enveloping him completely. "What? Golden Light Shield?" Marcus froze in shock. The Golden Light Shield was a sign that one's physical strength had reached an extraordinary level, far beyond the limits of an ordinary Body Refining Realm cultivator. "If I remember correctly, the last person in Nightwind Kingdom's history to cultivate a Golden Light Shield was Master Skyler, right? He was supposedly the top physical cultivator in the kingdom and one of the top ten cultivators." Marcus was bewildered. Had his physical strength already rivaled one of Nightwind Kingdom's legends after such a short practice session? "What if I keep going?" After some thought, he decided to attempt an eleventh round. This time, however, he felt no further improvement in strength. Obviously, he had already reached his limit. "Alright, next, it's time to practice the 'Heavenly Body Technique'!" Marcus began his training. About half an hour later. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Marcus' figure flickered between different spots in the room, appearing and vanishing in rapid succession until he returned to his starting point. "I think I've got the basics. The first chapter of the 'Heavenly Body Technique' is teleportation. The only downside is that the range is limited to just ten meters," he muttered, shaking his head in disappointment. His words carried a clear hint of humble bragging. Teleportation, even with a range of just one meter, was an incredibly rare and coveted skill. Yet here he was, dissatisfied with a ten-meter range. "Alright, let's move on to the next codex—the 'Heavenly Fist Technique'." Initially, he had planned to practice swordsmanship, but unfortunately, there wasn't a single sword in the room. He had no choice but to settle for the fist techniques instead. The Heavenly Fist Technique in the Body Refining Realm consisted of nine moves collectively called the Dragon Form Nine Strikes. Each punch he threw resonated with a dragon's roar, accompanied by fierce, howling winds. This was Marcus holding back, carefully suppressing his power to avoid destroying the room. If he unleashed his full strength, the outcome would undoubtedly be spectacular. After another half hour of training, Marcus had completely mastered the first chapter of the "Heavenly Fist Technique." Just as he was about to move on to another codex…