Qin Mu stood not far away, looking at Cheng Hao calmly. He had already noticed that the spiritual power in Cheng Hao's body was accumulating rapidly, and the pure energy contained in the magic tiger meat was accelerating his cultivation process. For Cheng Hao, this was the perfect opportunity to break through the realm. As long as he could stabilize his mind and grasp the impact of this energy, his strength would be greatly improved.

Cheng Hao's breathing gradually became long and powerful, and the true qi in his body flowed along the meridians, gradually forming a perfect cycle. As his spiritual power accumulated, he felt as if a barrier in his dantian was gradually loosening, which was the bottleneck that prevented him from making further breakthroughs. He did not rush to attack, but took steady steps, first adjusting the true qi in his body to the best state, and then waiting for the opportunity to act.

After about half an hour, Cheng Hao's spiritual power had reached its peak, and the force that was impacting the bottleneck became stronger and stronger. He closed his eyes tightly, concentrating on controlling this power, waiting for the best time. Finally, he felt that the barrier began to crack, as if it could collapse at any time.

"Now!" Cheng Hao shouted in his heart, and suddenly gathered all his spiritual power in his Dantian, concentrating his strength to attack the bottleneck. With a muffled "bang", it was as if a gate had exploded in his Dantian, and the surging spiritual power rushed out like a flood, instantly penetrating all the meridians.

Cheng Hao's body trembled slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but his expression was extremely firm. He knew that he had successfully broken through and entered a new realm. This feeling of breakthrough made him feel like he was reborn, and strength flowed through his body like a surging river, making him feel extremely full and refreshed.

Qin Mu saw this, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. He did not make a sound to disturb him, but quietly stood by to ensure that Cheng Hao's breakthrough process would not be disturbed by the outside world. He knew that Cheng Hao was consolidating his realm at the moment, and needed time to fully master the new power and integrate it into his swordsmanship.

Cheng Hao's breathing gradually became steady, the Qi in his body circulated freely in his meridians, and the spiritual power in his Dantian gradually became peaceful. He felt an unprecedented sense of ease and relief, as if all the previous fatigue and pain had been swept away. He slowly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light shone in his eyes, a brand new strength that had been radiated after experiencing life and death.

"I succeeded in breaking through!" Cheng Hao couldn't hide his excitement. He couldn't help but clench his fists and feel the abundant power in his body. He felt that his swordsmanship became clearer and his state of mind became more stable, as if the confusion and fear that had troubled him before were all thrown behind him.

Qin Mu walked forward and asked calmly, "How do you feel?"

Cheng Hao nodded excitedly, with a hint of joy in his voice: "Senior, my strength has improved a lot. Now, whether it is the control of spiritual power or the use of swordsmanship, I feel more handy than before."

Qin Mu smiled slightly: "This breakthrough is due to the pure spiritual power contained in the magic tiger meat, but your successful breakthrough still depends on your control of your state of mind and your understanding of the way of the sword. Remember, the breakthrough is just a new starting point. The road of cultivation in the future is still long, so don't be complacent."

After hearing Qin Mu's teachings, Cheng Hao quickly suppressed his excitement and nodded solemnly: "I will remember your teachings in my heart. I will not be complacent because of this breakthrough. I know I still have a long way to go."

Qin Mu looked at Cheng Hao with satisfaction. He knew that after this experience, the boy's character had made a qualitative leap. Although Cheng Hao's cultivation was not enough to compete with the real strong, he had taken a steady step and his future potential was limitless.

In the night, Cheng Hao stood up, feeling the abundant power in his body. He swung his sword involuntarily, a green light flashed, and the sword energy was sharp and smooth, cutting through the air with a sharp momentum, making a crisp sound. Cheng Hao felt unprecedented smoothness, and the feeling of being at ease filled his heart with confidence.

"Good swordsmanship!" Qin Mu praised softly, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

Cheng Hao put away his sword and stood up, saying gratefully: "Senior, if you hadn't asked me to challenge the Demon Tiger, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to break through this bottleneck. Your teachings are more precious to me than anything else."

Qin Mu waved his hand and said calmly: "You can get to this point because of your own efforts. I am just pointing out the direction, the real road is to walk out by yourself. There will be more challenges in the future. Whether you can go further depends on you in the end."

Cheng Hao nodded, his eyes full of determination and confidence. He knew that his journey had just begun. Although the breakthrough made him excited, he did not relax. He understood that the stronger one is, the more humble and cautious one should be. Only by continuous improvement can one truly achieve his goal.

The light of the bonfire gradually dimmed, and the night wind blew gently, blowing away the mist in the mountains. Cheng Hao stood beside Qin Mu, looking into the distance, as if looking forward to his future path of cultivation. After this experience, he became more clear about his obsession and the direction of his swordsmanship.

Qin Mu said softly: "We will continue to move forward tomorrow. The road ahead will be more difficult, but I believe you are ready."

Cheng Hao nodded firmly, his eyes flashing with determination: "No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will go on step by step. I know that there is no shortcut on the road of kendo. Only by constantly surpassing oneself can one truly stand at the top."

Qin Mu looked at Cheng Hao and secretly sighed in his heart that this young man had gradually grown from a loner full of hatred to a determined practitioner. The challenges in the future would still be difficult, but Qin Mu knew that Cheng Hao already had the courage and determination to face everything.

The stars in the sky are shining, and the figures of the two gradually merge into the night, as if they have merged into one with the world. A new journey has begun under their feet, and unknown challenges and hardships are waiting for them to meet. Cheng Hao will also continue to grow on this road and move towards his own future.

The night gradually faded away, and the morning light shone through the gaps in the dense forest and stained the valley with a soft golden light. Cheng Hao finished a night of breathing exercises and felt refreshed and full of strength. He stood up, walked in front of Qin Mu, bowed deeply, and said with sincere gratitude: "Senior, thank you for your teaching and help. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have made the breakthrough today."

Qin Mu looked at the young man in front of him and felt a little relieved, but he still maintained a calm expression and said calmly: "No need to be like this, your breakthrough depends on your own efforts and state of mind. After embarking on the road of swordsmanship, there will be many difficulties and challenges. Remember to keep your original intention and don't be arrogant or impatient."

Cheng Hao nodded solemnly, he understood that every word of Qin Mu contained profound truth. Although he was full of gratitude, he also knew that the road of swordsmanship was destined to be lonely. Qin Mu had been teaching him with practical actions all along, and the most important thing was how to face the future independently.

"Senior, I will remember your teachings. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will move forward step by step." Cheng Hao's eyes showed determination, as if these words had turned into the strength for him to move forward.

Qin Mu nodded, turned his gaze towards the mountains in the distance, and said calmly: "It's good to practice here, but you can't stay trapped in the mountains forever. It's time to go down the mountain and see the outside world. What the mountains can teach you is almost enough. Next, you need to go to a wider world to gain experience. Only in the turmoil of the world can you truly temper your state of mind."

Cheng Hao's eyes lit up. He had always yearned for the outside world. Although he knew that his current strength was not enough to dominate the world, he also understood that only by constantly taking challenges and taking risks could he truly improve himself. He said excitedly, "Senior, you are right. I have long wanted to see the outside world. Please take me with you!"

Qin Mu smiled slightly, said nothing more, and turned to walk out of the mountain. Cheng Hao hurriedly followed him, and the two of them stepped out of the valley and walked towards the distance in the morning light.

The mountain road was rugged and the mountain breeze was cool. The two walked one after the other on the winding path. Along the way, although Cheng Hao felt excited, he always remained calm and alert. He knew that Qin Mu asked him to go down the mountain not to enjoy himself, but to let him be tested in a more complicated environment.

A few days later, the two finally passed through the mountains and saw a prosperous town. Outside the town, people were coming and going, the streets were bustling, the vendors' cries and the children's laughter mixed together, full of the atmosphere of fireworks. For Cheng Hao, this was a long-lost hustle and bustle, and he couldn't help but feel a little dazzled, as if he had suddenly fallen from the lonely world of cultivation into the prosperity of the human world.

Qin Mu stood at the entrance of the town and said calmly, "This is the market closest to the mountains, and it is also a place where people from the martial arts world often stay. You need to learn how to deal with people here and how to maintain your original intention in a complex environment."

Cheng Hao nodded, his eyes full of curiosity and desire to explore. As the two entered the town, Cheng Hao found that this place was indeed very different from the Jianghu he had imagined. There were shops on both sides of the street, including restaurants, weapon shops, medicine shops, and teahouses. There were also many warriors walking on the street with weapons on their backs, looking unruly. He saw some warriors talking and laughing loudly in restaurants, and some whispering about the influential figures in the Jianghu in teahouses, as if this place gathered the epitome of the entire Jianghu.

Cheng Hao couldn't help but look at it a few more times, with some novelty and excitement flashing in his eyes. Qin Mu saw his thoughts and said calmly: "The Jianghu is not only about swords and swords, but also about human relationships, grudges and hatred. You must learn to hone your state of mind in this environment, and not just indulge in the skills of cultivation."

"I understand, senior." Cheng Hao took a deep breath, and his eyes became more calm.

The two walked to a seemingly simple inn, and Qin Mu walked straight in. The innkeeper was a shrewd and capable middle-aged man. When he saw Qin Mu coming in, he immediately came up to him warmly and said, "Is this your first time here? Do you need to stay or have a quick meal?"

Qin Mu nodded and said calmly, "Two upper rooms, and prepare some light meals for them."

The shopkeeper smiled and immediately told the waiter to make arrangements. Then he turned to Qin Mu and said, "Don't worry, sir. Our rooms are clean and tidy, and the food is delicious. Please sit for a while, it will be ready soon."

Qin Mu said nothing more, and took Cheng Hao to a window seat and sat down. Cheng Hao seemed a little reserved. Although he had been training in the mountains for a long time, he was not used to such a secular scene. He asked in a low voice: "Senior, what should we do next?"

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