Online Game: Unrivaled Gods

Among the limited information released about "Global Hope," the description of internal energy is quite detailed. For example, the output of internal energy is limited, and there is a process required to use it. Sun Rui experienced this when using "Overlord's True Scripture." Moreover, after several rounds of output, internal energy fluctuations need to be calmed before it can be used again. This has been criticized by players on the forum as the skill cooldown time in "Global Hope."

What Sun Rui observed about the captain was that the captain mobilized his internal energy very quickly, with basically no time to prepare. It wasn't noticeable once or twice, but after Sun Rui observed for a long time, he felt that something was wrong.

"So you sensed it too?" The captain saw the light of understanding flashing in Sun Rui's eyes, knew that his goal had been achieved, so he stopped what he was doing and came to Sun Rui.

"Captain, is this the effect of the self-created technique?" Sun Rui asked the captain with a look of anticipation. The ability to quickly mobilize and output internal energy has a great impact on combat power. On the battlefield, a fast internal energy mobilization speed can sometimes turn defeat into victory.

“Yes, creating your own cultivation method is the most suitable for your own body. Even the Three Thousand Scrolls of Heavenly Books didn’t fall from the sky; they were created by someone. But this cultivation method was created by the creator for himself. This kind of cultivation method is only suitable for the creator and cannot be suitable for everyone.” The captain’s face showed very little pride at this moment, obviously very proud of creating the “Bing Ge Jue”.

"Is this what they mean by 'there is no strongest, only most suitable'?" Sun Rui muttered to himself, listening to the captain's slightly proud voice.

"That's right, there's no strongest, only the most suitable, because only the most suitable will allow you to reach your strongest state. Also, I think you should feel that you don't have enough control over your internal energy, right?" Seeing that Sun Rui was somewhat interested, the captain added.

"Hmm..." Sun Rui responded in surprise. Earlier that morning, while practicing the "Overlord's True Scripture," Sun Rui felt some unusual fluctuations in his internal energy. Later, during the battle that night, he did not feel anything amiss and assumed it was because his internal energy was about to break through. He did not expect there to be another reason.

"Don't worry, it's not a big problem. You can't feel the fluctuations in your internal energy under normal circumstances. You can only feel them when you're about to break through, because at that time, your internal energy is at its strongest at this level, and the weakness of insufficient control will also appear at this time. According to the ancient book I mentioned, this lack of control will only appear when you break through to the Innate Realm." Seeing Sun Rui's expression, the captain knew that he had the situation he was talking about, so he explained it to him.

"That means I have to give up the cultivation technique I'm currently practicing." Sun Rui said this with some reluctance, after all, he had already experienced the unique aspects of the "Overlord's True Scripture" and didn't want to give it up.

"That's not necessary. After all, creating a new cultivation technique isn't something that can be done overnight. Based on ancient texts and our experiments, we've discovered a nurturing method. To put it simply, it's like using someone else's technique to create your own. We speculate that many of the techniques in the Three Thousand Heavenly Books were created by the creators using this nurturing method from the previous generation's Three Thousand Heavenly Books." As if he had anticipated Sun Rui's concerns, the captain replied as soon as Sun Rui finished speaking.

"This kind of nurturing method must take a lot of time, wouldn't that be counterproductive?" Sun Rui was afraid that he would waste a lot of time by creating his own cultivation method, which would slow down his improvement in strength.

“It may take a lot of time, but since the self-created cultivation method will be the most suitable for you, the cultivation speed will be twice that of other cultivation methods. Moreover, this nurturing method is progressive, and the original cultivation method will be easier to break through with the self-created cultivation method. Only the beginning is the most difficult. As long as you are on the right path, in general, the time will not be wasted too much.” The captain did not completely deny Sun Rui’s question.

"Does that mean if I create a self-made technique that covers all realms at once, I can start cultivating quickly?"

"No, remember not to be arrogant." The usually calm captain became very agitated after hearing Sun Rui's words, and Sun Rui was startled by the captain's expression.

"Phew... I got excited." The captain then calmed down, turned away from Sun Rui, looked up at the sky and said, "Didn't I say that there were more than a hundred of us who were researching together back then, but now only Lao Sun and I are left? What do you think it is? It's because we were too ambitious and wanted to create techniques for all realms at once. We tried things out casually and ended up dying from qi deviation. I also injured my meridians because of this and couldn't break through to the next realm. The final result was this technique that was deduced to the Innate Realm."

Standing behind the captain, Sun Rui suddenly felt that the captain's back looked somewhat old and desolate.

"What about me? Captain, you told me to create my own martial arts technique, but I have absolutely no clue how."

Sun Rui's words indicated that he agreed with the captain's statement. At that moment, Sun Rui thought that he would help the captain fulfill this wish. However, Sun Rui did not realize his deepest thoughts. He wanted to become stronger. In real life, he worked very hard to take care of his sister and earn money, suppressing all his emotions and going with the flow to conform to other people's lives. But subconsciously, he still blamed himself for not having power and strength. In the game, the experiences of suppressing bandits and defeating guerrillas made him realize that he had no strength in this game and could not protect anything. This aroused his desire for power.

"I will provide you with experience, as well as our records." The captain wasn't stupid; he understood the meaning behind Sun Rui's words and immediately turned around.

"Oh, so what should I do next?" Having made up his mind, Sun Rui threw himself into it and quickly asked the questions he wanted to ask.

"No need to rush. Go back and continue cultivating your inner strength today. However, the binding rope will not be removed from you."

Sun Rui seemed puzzled after hearing the commander's order, not understanding why such an order was given. Logically, since he had agreed to the commander's proposal, he should have started to receive a training plan. However, Sun Rui did not raise his questions, but chose to obey the order.

"Yes."

On a clear night, the sky was filled with twinkling stars, like countless silver beads, densely inlaid on the deep black night sky. The Milky Way, like a faint white ribbon of light, stretched across the star-studded sky. Sun Rui looked up at the sky, a sight no longer visible in reality. Especially since the soldiers were all resting in their tents, the road was quiet with only Sun Rui by his side. Sun Rui pondered his future plans and unknowingly returned to his tent.

"Inhale... exhale." Back in his tent, Sun Rui found Wang Huan already fast asleep on the bed. So, he quietly took off his armor, sat on the bed in a five-heart-facing-heaven position, adjusted his state, and began cultivating the "Overlord's True Scripture." Although he didn't understand why the captain wanted him to continue cultivating the "Overlord's True Scripture," Sun Rui still trusted the captain because the system had already given him a notification that the captain's self-created technique, "The Art of War," had been successful, which gave Sun Rui a lot of confidence.

Sun Rui slowly mobilized the deep purple mist of internal energy within his dantian, circulating it according to the route of the "Overlord's True Scripture." Sun Rui only made the beginning; his body instinctively took over. After several training sessions, Sun Rui's body had long since memorized the energy circulation route, so he didn't need to consciously maintain its operation.

"Hmm..." Sun Rui had been cultivating for an unknown amount of time, and his thoughts were somewhat muddled. Suddenly, he felt the deep purple internal energy change its circulation path. Sun Rui broke out in a cold sweat. Misbehaving in the circulation of internal energy is very serious. At best, one will suffer internal injuries and need to recuperate for one or two months. At worst, one will suffer from qi deviation and die. Most of the more than one hundred people who started the project with the captain died because of qi deviation.

"Phew..." After bringing his misdirected internal energy back on track, Sun Rui breathed a sigh of relief. However, this time Sun Rui focused his attention on the circulation route of his internal energy, not daring to lose focus again, for fear of causing a problem if he was not careful.

......

"gather."

Upon hearing the call to assemble, Sun Rui stopped circulating his internal energy, drew it into his dantian, and opened his eyes wearily.

"Young Master, what's wrong with you?" Wang Huan, who had just gotten up and was putting on his armor, asked with concern when he saw that Sun Rui looked a little tired.

"It's nothing," Sun Rui said, standing up and stretching his body. He felt much more refreshed.

"Are you really alright? Don't push yourself. Although the training here is strict, people are still considerate." Wang Huan asked worriedly as Sun Rui stood up and moved around.

"I'm really fine, I wouldn't joke around with my health."

"Ok."

The two left the tent, exchanging questions and answers, to prepare for morning training. They waited to assemble at the training ground, where the head instructor stood in the center of the training ground, just like yesterday.

More than a thousand soldiers arrived at the parade ground one after another, and returned to their respective units. Just like yesterday, they were all assembled in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

"Very good, no one is late today, so I won't punish you. There's still half an hour before breakfast, so you'll stand for half an hour." The captain seemed a little absent-minded and casually said this after everyone had assembled.

"Lu Bu, come with me." After saying this, the captain left the training ground.

Sun Rui, who was called by the captain, perked up. He had just wanted to ask about the situation that had occurred during his internal energy cultivation, so he quickly followed.

After Sun Rui followed the commander into the tent, he found Sun Yang inside, who had obviously been waiting for him for a long time. Sun Rui was about to ask his question when, unexpectedly, the commander spoke first.