allendalepharm Chapter 56 Special Training in the Breath of Rock
Chapter 56 Special Training in the Breath of Rock
The temple on Himejima Island where people practice meditation is far from the Butterfly Mansion.
Chu Yang thought the two of them would leave by train, but unexpectedly, Beimingyu Xingming wanted to take him back on foot!
"Your physique is unusual; you need more rigorous training!"
This is the reason that Xingming Beiming gave to Chu Yang.
But Chu Yang felt that the other party simply wanted to save money on train tickets.
"Ascetic monk..." Chu Yang felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of this inhumane term. The Sorrowful Island Xingming was undoubtedly this kind of person.
Among the Hashirama of the Demon Slayer Corps, Muichiro Tokito has the strongest swordsmanship talent, while Gyomei Himejima has the strongest physical talent.
Himejima Gyomei was originally an ordinary monk who practiced in a temple and had never received any instruction in breathing techniques.
However, he was able to fight demons until dawn as an ordinary person and even inflict fatal damage on them. This physical talent is unparalleled in the entire Demon Slayer world. It is precisely because of this that Gyomei Himejima has been unable to find a suitable successor for so long.
The sword techniques he created using his own unique abilities are simply impossible for ordinary people to master.
After hiking for a day and a night, Beimingyu Xingming led Chu Yang into a deep mountain forest.
When Chu Yang reached the halfway point of the mountain, he saw a temple standing there all alone.
Desolate and dilapidated.
Living in a place like this, it's even harder not to encounter ghosts.
Once inside, Chu Yang found that it wasn't as bad as he had imagined.
The temple wasn't large, but it was clean and tidy inside. Even the fallen leaves in the courtyard were neatly swept and piled up to the side.
It's clear that Gyomei Himejima is very hardworking.
The ghosts on Beiming Island lit up all the lights in the temple.
He is blind, so it doesn't matter whether the light is on or not; this is to take care of Chu Yang.
After the lights were turned on, the small temple had a somewhat cozy feel.
"Tomorrow you will officially begin your swordsman training. Let me give you a heads-up: the stronger your physical talent, the more severe the obstacles you will encounter in the process of practicing breathing techniques."
In the bright light, Himejima Gyomei slowly said, "The breathing technique, also known as total concentration breathing, is a special technique created by humans to fight against demons. It is used to strengthen cardiopulmonary function, to make the blood contain a large amount of oxygen in a short period of time, and to promote the improvement of bodily functions."
Chu Yang nodded, indicating that he understood.
In fact, due to his limited understanding, there is another aspect that Gyomei Himejima did not mention.
Breathing exercises can stimulate adrenaline levels.
Otherwise, simply increasing the oxygen content in the blood would hardly elevate a person's athletic ability to a superhuman level.
Himejima Gyomei continued, "Breathing is a human instinct and a necessary condition for survival, but not everyone knows how to breathe properly. Next, I will teach you the correct way to breathe."
Chu Yang listened intently as Beimingyu Xingming explained the breathing technique.
After sharing his talent with other "selves" in other worlds, with Chu Yang's current memory and comprehension abilities, he only needs Beimingyu Xingming to say something once, and he can deeply engrave the content into his mind.
Beiming Yuxingming wanted to continue explaining in more detail, but he found that Chu Yang's chest was already rising and falling rhythmically like a bellows.
A light, white stream of air circulated in and out of Chu Yang's nose and mouth, a sign that his breathing technique was working correctly.
Beiming Yuxingming's pupils suddenly contracted.
Having been a member of the Demon Slayer Corps for so many years, he had never heard of anyone being able to enter the state of Total Concentration Breathing so quickly.
Chu Yang's breathing was very steady and powerful, which is a characteristic of Rock Breathing.
Himejima Gyomei quietly stood guard by his side. Beginners who were just starting out with breathing techniques could not hold on for long because their hearts and lungs could not withstand prolonged stimulation.
Only through continuous practice can one prolong breathing time.
Ultimately, one achieves "total concentration and constant balance," which means keeping the body in a constant state of breathing.
Meanwhile, on the other side, whenever Chu Yang was about to give up, a surge of life force would well up within him, nourishing his heart and lungs, feeling like drinking a mouthful of ice water in the sweltering summer, refreshing and invigorating.
Chu Yang, who had been in a breathing state for a long time, not only did not feel uncomfortable, but gradually began to enjoy it.
Time passed second by second...
Silently guarding Chu Yang, Beimingyu Xingming sensed something was wrong. Chu Yang had been in a breathing state for far too long, far exceeding the average level. Based on past experience, he should have exited this state long ago.
Strangely enough, Chu Yang didn't seem to be in any discomfort; in fact, his complexion was even rosier than before, leaving Beimingyu Xingming completely baffled.
Beimingyu Xingming could only chant "Amitabha" once, quietly meditating and focusing some of his attention on Chu Yang, ready to deal with any unexpected situations.
It wasn't until dawn that Chu Yang stopped breathing and stretched comfortably.
At this moment, Himejima Gyomei slowly opened his blind eyes and asked softly, "How are you feeling? Is there anything wrong with your body?"
Chu Yang, feeling his body's condition, said, "My whole body feels warm, and there's nothing that makes me uncomfortable."
Hearing the aura emanating from Chu Yang, which had grown considerably stronger than before, Himejima Gyomei nodded with satisfaction. "Being able to quickly master the breathing technique proves that you have a high affinity for the Rock Breathing. This will save us a lot of time, allowing us to focus our energy on swordsmanship training."
Seemingly fearing that Chu Yang was too eager to achieve quick results, Beimingyu Xingming reminded him again: "Although you took longer to enter the breathing state for the first time than others, you must be careful. If you feel any discomfort in your body, you must stop the breathing method immediately."
"I understand." Chu Yang asked with great interest, "Then when will we begin practicing sword techniques?"
Beimingyu Xingming clasped his hands together and said in a low voice, "I originally wanted you to rest, but you definitely can't fall asleep in your current state, so let's start now."
"Swordsmen who have always practiced the Breath of Stone are much stronger than those of other styles, so ordinary Nichirin Blades are not suitable for us."
At this point, Himejima Gyomei paused, "You don't seem to know what a Nichirin Blade is, do you?"
Chu Yang replied, "I saw it when I was rescued, and I also saw it with the injured swordsmen in the Butterfly Mansion, but everyone's Nichirin Blade seems to be different?"
Gyomei Himejima nodded and said, "The style of a Nichirin Blade varies from person to person. Once you officially become a Demon Slayer Corps swordsman, you will also have your own Nichirin Blade."
"The Nichirin Blade is made of a different material than ordinary swords. It is made from a mineral called Scarlet Gorilla Ore, which can absorb the sun's energy and thus effectively kill demons."
"Throughout history, no matter what kind of ghost it is, the fear of the sun has always been the same."