Swallowing the Stars: Realm of Control

Chapter 65 The Young Man Who Sings

Makino remained silent, simply watching Luo Feng's retreating figure.

He couldn't see the eyes, but just by listening to the voice, which wasn't particularly dramatic, he could sense the young man's vigor and ambition.

The tone of his voice carried the weight of years, a tone that seemed out of place for someone his age.

"To do what you know is impossible—that should be the attitude towards life. Though there may be a thousand mountains ahead, one after another, as long as you keep moving forward, what does it matter? You will eventually reach the other side you desire."

Seeing that Muye did not answer, Luo Feng smiled and added a sentence.

Isn't his current state just like that?

Knowing full well the dangers of this world, he still chose to come in, not only to see the true nature of this world, but also to experience the blossoming of his true self.

"That's true." Makino nodded with a smile:

"You are the most special young person I have ever met."

"It seems that even though you are younger than me, you know more than I do. I used to think I had seen through life and death at such a young age, but now I realize that I was wrong, terribly wrong. I didn't see through things; I was just trapped in an escape from making choices."

"I think it's time for me to make another choice."

"Luo Feng, how about we try a different approach? From now on, I'll be your older brother, and we'll be brothers."

Makino suddenly felt enlightened, and his eyes lit up.

But Luo Feng, an old monster who has lived for who knows how long, becoming this guy's underling? Being taken advantage of? Of course not.

"We can change the way we do it, but I'm the older brother and you're the younger brother. You know, the years are not the standard for measuring age; experience is. Besides, I'm stronger than you now, so if anyone should be the older brother, it should be me." Luo Feng was very direct.

He knew that Makino wouldn't refuse him.

As expected, Makino nodded:

"Alright, from now on you're the big brother. Consider this my first time being a freshman, so I'll let you take advantage of me."

"Big brother."

"Brother Mu, Sister Mu."

The two addressed each other by name, without any ceremony, and instantly became brothers.

Luo Feng could tell that Mu Ye was a decent kid, judging from his experience, and his sworn brotherhood was sincere, so there shouldn't be any trouble.

A guy who's not afraid of death, that's pure enough.

Thinking this, Luo Feng turned around and tossed a spatial treasure bottle back to Mu Ye and Mu Su: "If there are any good things inside, share some with your elder brother."

"What would you like, brother?" Makino asked.

"Treasures are fine with me. Cultivation techniques are also acceptable. I came out here to find my master, but he hasn't left me any cultivation techniques yet, so I don't know how to proceed with the next step of my cultivation," Luo Feng said casually.

"I have quite a bit of Qi Sand here, and some treasures as well. When we find a place to stay, you can see what else you need. As for cultivation techniques, I have the 'Mysterious Star' cultivation technique that the Mu family practices." Mu Ye directly took out an oval-shaped white jade scroll.

Just then, Luo Feng glanced back at him and said, "The cultivation technique? Let me see."

Mu Ye tossed the bamboo slip to Luo Feng.

This thing should be a jade slip. It's easy to read; just hold it in your hand, activate your Qi, and the information inside will enter your mind.

As Luo Feng maneuvered the carriage, he channeled his Qi, and instantly a stream of information miraculously flowed into his mind.

Receiving these messages is mainly handled by the deity, so it's easy and effortless.

Five minutes later, everything was read.

After his clone put away the cultivation technique, Luo Feng's main body quickly organized the relevant information.

The Mysterious Star Technique.

It describes the cultivation method from the Awakening Realm to the Body Forging Realm, and then to the New Body Realm. This step requires exquisite control of Qi. The first half describes the control, manipulation, and application of Qi, while the second half is the key to the cultivation method:

The Qi is drawn into the spiritual body to strengthen it and transform it into a central hub for cultivation.

The enhanced spirit body is even stronger. The power within the spirit body then enters the musculoskeletal system, tempering the musculoskeletal system while constructing the innermost layer of life, the 'skeleton,' which serves as the foundation for cultivation.

In fact, this thing is equivalent to the foundation that supports life, so these few small steps form a giant leap, which is especially crucial.

This big step, while seemingly easy, is actually not difficult; yet, it is also quite difficult.

Forging the body is not difficult. With a little guidance in cultivation techniques and after strengthening the spiritual body, anyone can do it. However, the stability of the foundation of this body forging is related to the subsequent realm. Many people reach this stage easily, but they remain in the body forging realm for their entire lives and can never advance further.

Only by making the innermost layer strong and thick can there be opportunities for the future.

Especially for those who want to break through to the next level, this technique has very high requirements.

but.

Luo Feng could tell that this "Mysterious Star" technique was actually quite ordinary, and it would probably reach its limit once it reached the next level of the Body Realm... unless there was another opportunity to strengthen its internal foundation later.

"If cultivation is like this, it will be difficult for me to figure out a new way of constructing it, but it shouldn't be too difficult." After reading it, Luo Feng was completely relieved.

Following in someone else's footsteps? Simply following the path of those who came before you will never lead to the true path.

The path you forge yourself has a higher potential.

"Big brother, are you done watching?"

After about ten minutes, seeing that Luo Feng hadn't said anything, Mu Ye quickly asked a question.

"I've finished reading it. It's not bad, but I feel it's not enough. My master left me the lowest grade, which is a bit worse than yours, but I didn't dare to cultivate it."

Luo Feng then casually reinforced the identity he had fabricated.

"The Mu family has other cultivation techniques, but unfortunately, I didn't get them." Mu Ye shook his head.

At this moment, two paths appeared before him, and Luo Feng randomly chose the one on the right.

"Since you've chosen to come with me, we'll have to change our itinerary a bit this time. There's no need to go to Jin Chen Holy City for now; it would be too dangerous for you."

"In this direction, if I remember correctly, there is also Eastwood County. Let's go to Eastwood County on this trip and settle down first."

With this technique as a guide, Luo Feng will now spend time creating his own technique.

For him, it would be safer to act after reaching the Bone Forging Realm.

"Dongmu County." Mu Ye nodded slightly. "Dongmu County is far enough away from Jinchen Holy City, and it's not under the jurisdiction or influence of the Mu family, so there shouldn't be any problem."

"My master taught me a body-refining method. Now that we're in Dongmu County, I can teach it to you. Although your chances of awakening a sequence bloodline are slim, you shouldn't give up," Luo Feng added.

To be able to reach his level through mere body refinement already surpasses the physical abilities of many Spirit Awakening Realm cultivators. If there were even the slightest possibility of awakening one's bloodline, one would soar to the heavens.

As for refining this guy into an avatar? Luo Feng didn't think about it for the time being. Often, the better something is, the greater the limitations it will have later on. He still didn't want to gamble on this.

"Okay." Makino nodded.

The time that follows.

The main focus was on getting to their destination. Along the way, they encountered some bandits who tried to rob them, but Luo Feng's strength allowed him to easily resolve the situation.

Along the way, they switched to a better carriage with a covered compartment.

After about a month of bumpy and stumbling travel, a large city that resembled Yaoshi County finally appeared before them.

Inside the carriage, Makino lifted the curtain and set it aside.

"Are we approaching Dongmu County?" Makino asked.

"This should be Dongmu County." Luo Feng wasn't sure either, as this was his first time in the area.

"Big brother, what do you think of me?" Mu Su, who hadn't said much until now, suddenly asked, her expression revealing a hint of femininity.