Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 101 The Way of Breathing, At the Pinnacle of Kalin

A small plane flew over the high school, leaving a straight white trail as the steam from its engine condensed in the air.

The distance from Budo Island to the sacred Kalin is long, requiring at least 8 hours by plane.

After setting the destination and letting the plane fly automatically, Li Xia simply leaned back in his chair, having expended a lot of energy in the battle just now.

After another hearty meal, it's hard not to feel a bit sleepy in the warm cabin.

Although as the body grows stronger, sleep becomes more of a habit than a necessity, according to the apostles' exploration, maintaining deep sleep is beneficial and harmless in every way.

It's more like an important channel for relaxation and stress relief.

Soon, long, deep breaths filled the cabin. The LV4 circulation of energy began to flow automatically. Even while asleep, Li Xia's body instinctively moved in rhythm with his breathing.

With each breath, it's as if you can draw in some mysterious energy from the world into your body, transforming it into wisps of warm air that slowly travel along specific meridians.
When exhaling, it is as if all the turbid air and impurities in the body are expelled, and the breath is steady and long, without any disorder.

As time went by, a faint halo gradually appeared around Li Xia's body. This halo flickered with his breath, like the faint light of stars.

The two battles with the Apostle of Urobuchi and Master Roshi were undoubtedly very rewarding. This reward was not only reflected in the rewards, but more importantly, in the implementation of what he had learned.

Those who practice martial arts value real combat most.

In his confrontation with the Apostles of the Void Abyss, Li Xia experienced for the first time the true pressure of being on the brink of life and death.

The feeling was completely different from when facing Smaug's dragon breath. Every move and every block was no longer a mechanical repetition on the training field, but an instinctive reaction concerning life and death.

The contest with Master Roshi was more about technique, and it was far more exhilarating. Master Roshi's moves seemed simple and unadorned, but they contained profound skill and rich experience. If he hadn't been holding back while sparring with Li Xia, it would have been a life-or-death struggle.

It's likely that we'll see a real show of one force overpowering ten techniques!

These experiences are in some ways no less valuable than the rewards. The Dragon Ball world may seem to have few missions and few rewards, but in reality, some things are not on the surface.

For example—Karinta!

"Beep beep beep, beep beep beep, cruise destination approaching, please switch to manual mode!"

Li Xia slowly opened her eyes and saw that the blue sea and sky before she fell asleep had suddenly turned into a lush and dense forest.

From afar, you can see a straight black line reaching into the sky, like a vertical bar suddenly appearing in the center of the screen.

He took manual control of the pilot, and the plane traced a graceful arc in the air as it sped towards Kalinta.

The engine nozzles gradually reduced thrust, relying mainly on anti-gravity engines for low-altitude flight.

The air blast from the passing plane swept through the jungle, causing the lush green leaves below to sway like a green wave.

Li Xia craned his neck to observe the outside. The trees below were extremely dense, with only a small open space near the tower.

A crude tent was pitched in the open space, and various animal hides were drying outside. This was the dwelling of the tower keeper, Brah, and his son, Upa.

They are a tribe living in the sacred land of Kalin, who have guarded the Kalin Tower for generations, but only the tower keeper's family can live at the foot of the tower.

The plane slowly approached the open ground, and the loud noise immediately caught Bra's attention.

The incredibly strong tower guard warily raised his spear and chased his son back into the tent. "Boom!"

A huge amount of water vapor burst out around the plane, then shrunk into a capsule, which Li Xia caught in his hand.

The drop of more than 30 meters occurred in an instant. As it approached the ground, its legs naturally bent, silently dissipating the force of the fall like a nimble cat.

He simply lifted a few fallen leaves from the ground, and with that one action, Brahma's expression became even more serious.

He could jump from that height with ease, but it's unlikely he could control the force so well.

"Outsider, this is a sacred place where immortals dwell. What brings you here?"

Brahma held the stone spear across his chest and asked warily.

Li Xia turned his gaze away from the towering Kalin Tower and nodded to Bra: "Climb Kalin Tower and pursue the limits of martial arts."

Actually, it's just a simple tower climb and there's no need to interact with Bra. However, Bra has four stars, and according to the collected strategy guide, if Bra doesn't leave beforehand...

He will die at Tao Pai Pai's hands, and then Goku will insist on using the Dragon Balls to revive Bora.

To obtain the Dragon Balls, you must defeat Goku, who has climbed Korin Tower and is even stronger than Tao Pai Pai.
Li Xia didn't know how the apostles had figured out these details and steps, but she always felt that every step seemed to be tinged with the tears of the apostles who had stumbled into pitfalls.
Therefore, the only way to avoid this is to let Bora leave, or to kill Tao Pai Pai!
"Oh?" Bora slowly put away the stone spear. He was only protecting the holy land from being disturbed, but he did not stop others from climbing the tower.

Countless people have attempted to climb this tower, but all of them have failed. Some climbed for days, but ran out of food and fell due to exhaustion. Others tried to fly up in one go, but they also failed. Those who do not want to climb up on their own will never see the top of the tower.

"Climbing the tower?"

The campfire crackled and burned, and the fish and rabbits roasting over it emitted a delicious aroma.

“Hmm, it’s been a very, very long time since anyone climbed the tower.” Bra scratched his head. “Maybe it’s just an old legend.”

Li Xia, who was holding a cup of hot tea, couldn't help but laugh. The tower keeper said the tower was a legend.
"Dad, have you ever climbed before?" Short Upa blinked, looking expectantly at her all-powerful father.

"Of course not. I've never climbed it!" Bora insisted.

“It’s not just a legend; someone has actually climbed up there.” Li Xia shook his head. Some bored cat master up there must be spying on him right now: “Master Roshi has been up there.”

Is it really true? Brahma looked up in astonishment at the Kalin Tower that stretched straight into the sky. When he was young, he only climbed a few hundred meters before giving up. He couldn't believe that someone had actually reached the top.

After Li Xia finished eating the food in his hand, he simply made a sweeping motion, and with the flow of his true qi, all the greasiness was swept away.

"Thank you for your hospitality, I'm ready to climb the tower!"

Without any conventional attempts to persuade them to leave, and without demanding the Dragon Balls, Li Xia clenched his fists and looked up at the tower.

His sole purpose in coming here is to climb Kalin Tower and then intercept and kill Tao Pai Pai!
The moment my hand touched the tower, the prompt from the Hall of Light arrived as promised.

You have triggered the side quest: The Summit of Kalin.

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