Chapter 78: Let You Break Through in Half an Hour!

What the other said was not wrong at all. Before he went berserk, he indeed had this problem—every time he gathered spiritual energy, it was extremely difficult, and his whole body felt as if it was being torn apart.

He had always thought it was because his cultivation method was flawed. Could it be... that he was born with locked meridians?

Legend has it that those born with locked meridians have their meridians sealed as if by a great lock, blocking the flow of qi. Forcing cultivation would produce this tearing sensation!

But he had never told anyone about this, not even when he was Zhang Xuan's student, nor his parents. How... did he know?

Seeing Zhao Yanfeng's expression, everyone was startled.

Could it be... true?

"Stop quibbling. Even if Zhao Yanfeng has locked meridians, what does that have to do with going berserk?" Elder Shangchen snorted.

Locked meridians are a congenital condition, innate and incurable. Those with this problem are essentially bid farewell to cultivation.

Even if Zhao Yanfeng had this issue, it would only mean he lacked the potential to become an expert. It wouldn't justify deliberately making him go berserk!

"No relation?" Zhang Xuan smiled lightly. "Then let me ask you: what are the characteristics of going berserk?"

"Going berserk? The power within the body runs wild, out of control, causing one to lose oneself and fall into a state of madness..." Elder Shangchen stopped mid-sentence, his eyes wide with disbelief. "You don't mean to say you wanted to use going berserk to help him break through the knots in his meridians and cure his locked meridians, do you?"

"That... how is that possible?"

It wasn't just him; others also thought of it, all stunned.

When going berserk, the power within the body is beyond one's control, indeed capable of unleashing several times the usual strength, but... that is a state of madness, easily leading to total loss of cultivation. No one had ever tried it, and no one dared to.

Using berserk to break through meridian knots... was it real?

If it were true, it would be utterly insane!

This idea would absolutely overturn the entire cultivation world!

"Exactly!" Zhang Xuan nodded and looked at Zhao Yanfeng beside him. "Let me ask you now: since you went berserk, have you still felt that tearing sensation throughout your body when cultivating?"

"This..." Zhao Yanfeng's body trembled, stiffening, and his voice quivered. "No... no more!"

Previously, every cultivation session was agonizing, his whole body feeling like it would explode. But since going berserk, that sensation had indeed disappeared. He had always thought it was due to Teacher Lu Xun's guidance. Could it really be... this?

"When going berserk, the power within the body roams everywhere, violent and uncontrollable, unleashing strength beyond the ordinary. Although it cannot completely eliminate locked meridians, it can alleviate the condition and allow qi to flow freely. At that time, I made you go berserk precisely to resolve the hidden problem in your body. There were subsequent steps to make your cultivation smoother and allow you to go further. But you... left without saying goodbye, and even became my enemy!"

Saying this, Zhang Xuan shook his head and sighed, his expression filled with loneliness and solitude.

After Zhao Yanfeng woke up from his berserk state, he never attended Zhang Xuan's classes again, even treating him as a mortal enemy and speaking ill of him everywhere.

Even if he had sought him out, he surely wouldn't have believed it.

Seeing Teacher Zhang's expression, everyone could almost imagine the pressure and pain he had endured at that time.

Yet under such pressure, he didn't explain, silently enduring and bearing everyone's ridicule alone...

In an instant, Zhang Xuan's image in everyone's minds grew even more towering!

"You're talking nonsense! How is that possible? Besides, if it were true, you could have explained it in advance, and Zhao Yanfeng certainly wouldn't have left!" Elder Shangchen gritted his teeth.

"If it could be controlled, it wouldn't be called going berserk! If I had told him in advance, do you think Zhao Yanfeng would have been afraid and still taken the risk?" Zhang Xuan flicked his sleeve.

Going berserk is not subject to human control. If one knew in advance that it would happen during cultivation, fear would arise, making one hesitant and unlikely to succeed.

"No matter how well you speak, you can't prove that going berserk can cure locked meridians. I still don't believe it!"

After hesitating, Elder Shangchen snorted.

"I know this matter is too shocking for the world. It's fine if you don't believe me!" Zhang Xuan turned to look at Zhao Yanfeng. "I just observed that you are now at the peak of the First Layer of Martial Artist, Qi Gathering Realm, only one step away from a breakthrough. According to normal cultivation, how long do you think it will take to break through?"

"Teacher Lu told me that if I work hard, I might break through to the Second Layer of Martial Artist, Dantian Realm, within half a year."

Although he was still somewhat skeptical of Teacher Zhang's words, Zhao Yanfeng was now much more respectful and answered seriously.

Teacher Mo and Patriarch Wang Hong nodded simultaneously.

They had seen Zhao Yanfeng's boxing earlier and, given their strength, knew that Teacher Lu Xun's assessment was quite fair. Zhao Yanfeng's talent was only average, and breaking through in half a year was already considered good.

"Half a year? No need! I can make you break through in half an hour!" Zhang Xuan looked over.

"Half an hour? How is that possible?"

"It's uncertain whether he can break through in half a year, and you say half an hour? This..."

Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, everyone went crazy, full of disbelief.

Cultivation is not like eating or drinking; it cannot be accomplished in one go. Every step must be taken in order, requiring countless accumulations. Even if Zhao Yanfeng had reached the peak of the Qi Gathering Realm, without controlling spiritual energy freely, he could not open his dantian!

This accumulation is a very slow process, impossible without time. Now he says half an hour is enough?

This...

Even if he wanted to brag, he shouldn't brag so big!

Careful not to blow the sky down!

"What, don't believe it?" Ignoring the astonished crowd, Zhang Xuan curled his lips and looked at the young man before him.

"I..." Zhao Yanfeng was full of hesitation.

Although he felt that what the other said about him having locked meridians might be true, making him break through the First Layer of Martial Artist in half an hour... that was almost like a dream!

If he could really break through the First Layer of Martial Artist in half an hour, then Teacher Zhang would be incredibly formidable, and making him go berserk to unlock his meridians would definitely be no problem!

After all, a teacher who could casually make someone break through would never lie about such a small matter?

He thought of this, and others did too, all looking over with questions.

"I don't blame you for not believing, after all, you did go berserk once because of my words." Zhang Xuan waved his hand, showing regret. "But missing this opportunity, you'll have to spend half a year or even longer. The choice is yours to consider!"

"This..."

Zhao Yanfeng stood still, his fists clenched. After an unknown amount of time, he looked up, his eyes showing determination: "Teacher Zhang, I want to try!"