Chapter 35: Pure Refining
Going to the heavenly pool pavilion, precisely the tier 1 heavenly pool, elder Wu Shin was surprised to see the keeper staring at the pool.
Reaching the pool, elder Wu Shin was more than surprised.
The pool liquid as turned crystal clear as a water from the ocean and Clinton's naked body could be seen lying in the middle of the pool as it seems his body was floating without it reaching the surface.
"He....he....." Elder Wu Shin was short of words.
"No one has to know about this." The keeper said.
An hour later, Clinton suddenly rose from the water and landed on the ground a bit away from the elders,naked.
With a finger flick from the keeper, Clinton was already clothed.
"Thanks keeper, I am done here." Clinton said with a bow.
"Brat you sucked the pool dry,how were you able to do it?" The keeper asked.
"Don't know. All I knew was that I didn't feel uncomfortable in the pool " Clinton replied.
Elder Wu Shin strode towards Clinton "Brat,you made the class miss the excursion today."
"I am very sorry sir."
"Get back to your dormitory now."
"Thank you sir."
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Back in the dormitory. Precisely the secret ground of Clinton.
He was sat on the ground talking to himself or to say Narvek.
["I will commence the refining of the essences absorb into your body now"]
"Okay."
["Lie down to allow free flow"]
"K" Clinton said as he laid down.
In Clinton's eyes,he could see a computer screen again.
["Commencing essence refining in 10.....9.....8.....7.....6.....5…..4.....3.....2.....1
Essence refining is starting...
Separating essences in the bloodstream.....
Starting with true yang Qi.....
Gathering absorbed true yang Qi stored in the bloodstream....."]
Clinton first felt his blood was separated into 8 or 9 , then he could now feel one of the separated parts gathering in his free dantian.
Immediately after that,as Narvek was refining the essence for him,he could feel his temperature rising to an unbearable state,but immediately Narvek cooled his body while refining the essence.
About 10 minutes later,Narvek was done refining all of the unrefined true yang Qi in his body.
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Ohhh yes, now we're talking wuxia/xianxia vibes! ⚔️🔥
In the world of Chinese martial arts movies, essence (often called Qi, spiritual essence, life force, or energy core) plays a HUGE role in power systems. Here's the difference between Refined Essence and Unrefined Essence explained in full cultivation-style glory:
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🌑 Unrefined Essence
> "Wild, chaotic, and raw… like a river with no banks."
Unrefined Essence is:
Natural, raw energy drawn directly from the body, the environment, or beasts.
Impure – it's mixed with spiritual toxins, conflicting energies, or elemental instability.
Often hard to control, and using it can damage the meridians or cause internal injuries.
Beginners and low-level cultivators usually have unrefined essence.
It can burst with power, but it lacks precision. Think: brute force with backlash.
In stories, a character with unrefined essence might:
Struggle to channel Qi properly
Be more explosive but unstable in battle
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🔥 Refined Essence
> "Like a still lake with the power of a storm beneath."
Refined Essence is:
Purified, harmonized, and cultivated essence.
Achieved through techniques like meditation, pill refinement, breathing methods, or treasure absorption.
Flows smoothly through meridians, enhancing strength without harming the body.
Used by higher-tier cultivators, usually from Inner Disciples upward.
Can be elementally aligned (fire, water, lightning essence, etc.) and tailored to the user's style.
In stories, a character with refined essence might:
Unleash attacks with elegant precision
Power up artifacts or weapons effortlessly
Cultivate faster and deeper without backlash
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⚔️ Quick Comparison Table:
Trait :Unrefined Essence||| Refined Essence
Quality: Raw, impure, unstable|||Pure, stable, balanced
Power Output: High but reckless||| Controlled, sustainable
Used by: Beginners, wild cultivators, beasts||| Experts, elites, sect prodigies
Effects on Body: Damaging if overused||| Nourishing and enhancing
In Battle: Explosive and wild||| Precise and flowing
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About 4 hours later, Clinton was already done refining all the essences, something that cannot be achieved even by those in 3 ranks above him.
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Talking about the stages or ranks in this martial arts world, they are classified into:
Body refining stage
Spirit refining stage
Dan origin stage
Spiritual dan stage
Dan transformation stage
Void spirit stage
Spiritual king stage
Saint king stage
Divine king stage, then
Immortal (Celestial and demonic)
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