Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53: Li Yao’s Goals

The blue glow of the status interface bathed Xiang Yu’s face as he carefully examined his progress:

[Name: Xiang Yu]

[Realm: Body: 5th Layer; Mind: Level 1]

[Species: Human]

[Spiritual Root: null]

[Enlightenment: Low (432/1000)]

[Battle Instinct: (192/100,000)]

[Spirit Flame: Abyssal Void Flame: 7th Grade (44/30,000)]

[Professions: Cook: 8th Grade (52/200)]

[Techniques: Mid-grade Phantom Footwork: Beginner (40/100); Low-grade Iron Body Technique: Completion (0/500); Basic Knife Technique: Great Completion (100/1000); Basic Sword Technique: Great Completion (0/1000)] _{f|ree(w)ebn\o.vel.com}

[Scriptures: Mountain Heart Scripture: 5th Layer (65/500); Mountain Heart Sutra: Level 1 (60/1000)]

[System Function: Double Exp (Cooldown: 24hrs)]

He noted with a hint of disappointment that despite his knife technique advancing to the Great Completion stage, the experience exchange rate remained stubbornly fixed at ten-to-one. The Mountain Heart Scripture’s breakthrough to the 5th layer had effectively maintained the status quo.

Still, not everything was bleak. His sword technique had also reached Great Completion, providing another powerful tool for farming experience points. This dual mastery would accelerate his path to the sixth stage of Body Refining. Of course, he realized this advantage had a built-in expiration date—once he reached the Perfect stage in both techniques, the experience exchange would become obsolete.

"Well, it was nice while it lasted," he thought.

Without wasting another moment, Xiang Yu closed the system interface and assumed his meditation position, ready to train the Mountain Heart Sutra. The transition into his spiritual sea happened instantly, as if his consciousness had been eagerly waiting for this moment.

Upon arrival, something immediately caught his attention. The endless void surrounding him wasn’t entirely dark anymore. A small radius around his form glowed with a gentle brightness that couldn’t be attributed to his spirit flame. This subtle illumination seemed to be emerging from the void itself, distinct from the black flame’s otherworldly light.

Xiang Yu wondered if this transformation resulted from the sutra’s thirty-point improvement overnight. His knowledge about spiritual seas remained rudimentary at best—snippets gleaned from overheard conversations and fragmentary texts. Perhaps the next doubling would trigger another major change, possibly unlocking new abilities. But he didn’t have time for such thoughts at the moment.

He continued cultivating the sutra with dedicated focus until dawn finally colored the eastern sky. As sunlight filtered through his window, Xiang Yu opened his eyes and performed a series of careful stretches to loosen his body after the long period of stillness.

Choosing to cultivate the sutra instead of sleeping had proven remarkably effective. Not only did it help him process the overwhelming flood of enlightenment, but it also granted him extraordinary mental clarity—far beyond what even ten hours of restful sleep could provide. After each cultivation session, his mind reached a state of peak performance, thoughts crystallizing with perfect clarity.

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Despite his sword technique’s progress bar sitting at zero after reaching Great Completion, Xiang Yu chose to begin with knife practice as always. His reasoning was sound—the techniques shared fundamental principles, and if his knife technique advanced far enough, his sword technique could benefit from these insights, essentially borrowing success from its more developed counterpart.

As he squared off against Li Yao on the training ground, Xiang Yu immediately noticed something different. His battle awareness, now nearly two hundred points strong, completely outmatched his junior sister’s. The prediction lines in his mind showed her movements with crystal clarity, allowing him to anticipate her attacks with unprecedented precision.

For the first time, he managed to land several solid hits on her—a feat that would have seemed impossible just days ago. Though these strikes carried little force against her superior cultivation, they represented a significant milestone. In Xiang Yu’s practical mind, dealing damage wasn’t the primary goal. The ability to land hits meant he could escape safely when necessary, which aligned perfectly with his survival-focused nature.

They continued their rigorous training throughout the day, pausing only for meals. Each spirit-infused dish Xiang Yu prepared not only restored their energy but accelerated their cultivation, allowing them to maintain peak performance despite the intensive regimen.

When evening fell after dinner, Xiang Yu finally sheathed his knife and drew his sword. Though the weapon had already reached Great Completion, progress came more easily than expected. The insights from his knife technique transferred naturally to swordplay, creating a synergy that enhanced his advancement. Despite the different weight distribution and reach, the fundamental principles of combat remained consistent across both weapons.

Their training continued until midnight, when both disciples finally acknowledged the need for rest. With respectful nods, they bid each other goodnight and headed to their separate quarters.

In her private room, Li Yao removed her training garments. Rather than taking a conventional bath, she channeled her qi to cleanse her body completely. At her advanced cultivation level, mortal bathing methods were unnecessary—only springs with enhancement properties would provide meaningful benefits. For routine cleansing, qi purification proved more efficient and consumed less time.

After donning fresh robes, she settled into her meditation posture, reflecting on her progress. Her advancement was proceeding more smoothly than anticipated, largely thanks to her senior brother’s spirit-infused meals. She calculated that she would soon break through to the second layer of Core Formation realm. Her body cultivation likewise showed promising development, requiring just another week or two of dedicated practice.

Li Yao set ambitious goals for herself. By the time the Heaven-Testing Pagoda opened, she intended to reach the third layer of Core Formation, break through to the sixteenth level of Body Refining, and perfect her spell technique. With these achievements secured, she planned to depart from the sect immediately after the Heaven-Testing Pagoda event to search for the Rebirth Pill—the one treasure that might grant her beloved senior brother the spiritual roots he lacked.