Here's an expanded and polished version of Chapter 5 - King's Heart Technique from Journey to Become a True God, rewritten for clarity, pacing, and immersive storytellin
As soon as Gu Xuan entered the room, his eyes immediately landed on Ye Chen, who stood motionless in the center, seemingly lost in thought. Gu Xuan's sharp gaze swept over Ye Chen from head to toe. To his relief, there wasn't a single injury visible on the boy. Not only that—he could clearly sense a powerful aura radiating from Ye Chen's body.
"Spirit Formation Realm…?" Gu Xuan muttered in disbelief. "He was completely drained just hours ago…"
Unable to contain his curiosity, Gu Xuan stepped forward. "Chen, how did your strength rise so quickly? From zero to Spirit Formation Realm in just a few hours....how is that possible?"
Without hesitation, Ye Chen explained everything. From discovering the inheritance of the Sage God to refining his body through the energy of the ancient artifact, he recounted each step honestly and clearly.
Gu Xuan listened attentively, his expression slowly transforming from skepticism to amazement. By the time Ye Chen finished, a hearty laugh escaped his lips. "Hahaha! Excellent! I knew I wasn't wrong in choosing you as my disciple!"
Still chuckling, he grabbed Ye Chen by the wrist. "Come with me. It's time I gave you a proper explanation about cultivation."
The two of them soared out of the house, landing atop a quiet hill shrouded in mist. The wind was cool, the scenery vast.
"Now tell me, Chen," Gu Xuan said as he sat down cross-legged, motioning for Ye Chen to do the same. "How much do you know about basic cultivation?"
Ye Chen replied earnestly, recounting what he had read from the Legacy Book of the Sage Gods. Though his knowledge was limited, it was solid.
Gu Xuan nodded with satisfaction. "You've grasped the basics well. Let me now explain the hierarchy of cultivation in our world."
"The Mortal Realm is divided into the following stages:
Martial Realm
Condensation Realm
Spirit Formation Realm
Spirit Profound Realm
Earth Profound Realm
Sky Profound Realm
Emperor Realm
Ancient Warrior Realm
Overlord Realm
You are currently at the Spirit Formation Realm, progressing quickly."
Ye Chen listened intently as Gu Xuan continued.
"After the Overlord Realm lies the Divine Realm, where true power begins. It has its own stages:
Divine Nascent Realm
Divine Spirit Realm
Divine Tribulation Realm
Divine Rebirth Realm
Divine Monarch Realm
Divine Preceptor Realm
Divine Overlord Realm
At the very peak is the True God Realm, but that level hasn't been attained in millions of years. The gods from the ancient era have long since vanished."
Gu Xuan's expression grew serious. "The Sage God whose legacy you carry… he was one of the Nine Supreme Gods who ruled that forgotten era. With that bloodline and inheritance, your future is limitless."
Ye Chen's heart pounded. A sense of awe filled him. "Then, Master, what realm are you currently in?"
Gu Xuan puffed out his chest. "Sixth level of the Divine Overlord Realm."
"Whoa! That's incredible!" Ye Chen was truly amazed. "How long will it take for me to reach your level?"
"Hahaha! If your talent holds true, and with enough resources...maybe a few thousand years? Perhaps tens of thousands?" Gu Xuan laughed.
Ye Chen sighed dramatically. "That long?! That's way too much!"
"Well," Gu Xuan said, smirking, "now let's discuss your body—specifically, your Ancient Yang Physique."
Ye Chen sat up straighter. This was important.
"The Ancient Yang Body is extremely rare.....hundreds of times stronger than even the Pure Yang Body. The stronger the Yang, the faster the cultivation. But an imbalance in Yang energy can harm the host. To stabilize it, Yin energy from women is necessary."
Ye Chen blinked. "So... how do I absorb Yin safely?"
"There are three main ways," Gu Xuan explained. "First is absorbing Yin through proximity. Just being near a woman will draw in Yin, but it's weak and inefficient."
"Second is direct contact.....touching her skin. Much better results."
"And the third..." Gu Xuan grinned knowingly, "is through intimacy. This is the most effective method and can even benefit the woman's cultivation."
Ye Chen's face turned red. "Master… isn't that a bit.....perverted?"
"Hahaha!" Gu Xuan roared. "Cultivation isn't for the shy, boy!"
From his sleeve, he pulled out a small golden book and handed it to Ye Chen.
"Here. This is the King's Heart Technique....a cultivation method designed specifically for your Ancient Yang Body. Only someone with your physique can cultivate it."
Ye Chen opened the book and skimmed through its pages. At first, it matched everything Gu Xuan said.....methods of managing Yang energy and drawing Yin. But as he read deeper, his expression stiffened. Some techniques were… bold. He hadn't even kissed a woman before, and now he was reading methods for dual cultivation!
Seeing Ye Chen's embarrassed face, Gu Xuan burst into laughter again. "Hahaha! What's the matter? Scared already?"
Ye Chen muttered, "Master, do I really have to learn this?"
Gu Xuan's eyes narrowed. "If you don't want to die in five years, you don't have a choice. That physique will burn you up from the inside if not handled properly."
With a sigh, Ye Chen closed the book and stored it carefully. He understood....this was no joke.
Gu Xuan stood. "Enough talk. It's time to train."
From his storage ring, he pulled out a mysterious artifact. With a flick of his wrist, it rose into the air, glowing brilliantly. A pulse of light enveloped them....and the surroundings transformed.
The sky and earth turned white. The air felt different....slower.
"Where are we?" Ye Chen asked in awe.
"This is the Wheel of Time," Gu Xuan replied. "Inside here, time flows differently. One day in the outside world equals one month here."
Ye Chen's eyes widened. "So ten years of training in here would be just four months outside!"
Gu Xuan chuckled. "Don't get too excited. This artifact is extremely rare....I only have twenty uses left. That's twenty months of training for you. Use it wisely."
Ye Chen clenched his fists. "I understand, Master."
"Good." Gu Xuan's smile turned sharp. "Now prepare yourself, Chen. For the next twenty months, I will push you to your limits body, mind, and soul."