I have a composite mirror

Chapter 28 Nothing special

In the days that followed, Gu Shenyan cultivated as if possessed.

Each time he fed the fish, he caught several spirit fish.

But he never took more than six; he always took only six.

It was just enough to synthesize two silver dragonfish, which was also the upper limit that his body could withstand; any more would only result in him being too weak to benefit from it.

He ignored the extra spirit fish and let the other merfolk fight over them.

He devoted all his time to cultivating the supernatural power of water control.

The restraint of three shackles was no longer a problem for him.

My proficiency is steadily increasing.

When his proficiency level broke through the 80 mark, Gu Shenyan could clearly feel:

The power to control water has undergone another transformation.

Originally, it could only control the water flow within a three-zhang radius, but now the range has been expanded to five zhang.

Originally, it could only condense simple water blades and water whips, but now it can construct complex water arrays and water prisons.

The water was like an extension of his body.

As time passed, Gu Shenyan made a surprising decision.

Elder Cang.

He found the old merman: "I want to add six pairs of shackles."

Cang was stunned.

Not only him, but even the old merfolk around him were stunned.

"Child, are you crazy?"

Cang's voice trembled:

"Six pairs of shackles...that can kill! Your current cultivation level is simply not enough!"

"I know."

Gu Shenyan's voice was very calm: "So we'll try it step by step."

He looked up at the transparent barrier above the fish farm:

"I feel like I've hit a bottleneck."

"The suppression of three sets of shackles has made it impossible for me to break through any further."

"If we want to go further, we need even more extreme pressure."

He turned to look at Cang: "I need your help."

Cang looked into his eyes.

Those eyes were so resolute that they even felt blinding to him.

No, it's not just about being determined, it's practically about being reckless.

After a long while, he sighed:

"Are you... really sure about this?"

"I've made up my mind."

"Then... I'll take this gamble with you."

Cang turned around and began contacting other members of his clan.

The news sent shockwaves through the entire fishing grounds.

Some people think Gu Shenyan has gone mad and is courting death.

Some people secretly hoped that this madman could create a miracle.

Most of the merfolk simply watched indifferently.

In their view, since death is inevitable anyway, what difference does it make whether they die sooner or later?

That night, at the third quarter of midnight.

Southwest corner of the fishing grounds, behind the reefs.

Several merfolk formed a circle, with Gu Shenyan in the center.

"Let's begin."

Gu Shenyan's voice was very soft.

The fourth pair of shackles, connected.

He had already begun to tremble when the fourth pair of shackles was put on.

That oppressive force felt like multiple mountains pressing down on you at the same time.

The bones were cracking, blood flow slowed, and breathing became difficult.

But he gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Next comes the fifth piece, then the sixth, and finally the last one...

As the sixth pair of shackles was put on, Gu Shenyan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

The blood dissolved in the seawater, staining it a deep crimson.

The feeling of being suffocated by six mountains pressing down on him at the same time almost made him faint.

The bones groaned, the blood almost stopped flowing, and the consciousness was crushed to pieces by the suppressive force.

Water control magic? Not even a single drop of water could budge it.

The surrounding seawater was like solidified iron, and no matter how much he activated his supernatural powers, it remained completely still.

This is the terror of six pairs of shackles. It's hard to imagine how terrifying the demon race powerhouses who could bear twelve pairs of shackles must have been.

It's important to understand that this suppressive force increases proportionally with one's strength.

Cang and the others turned pale.

They could clearly feel that the shackles on their wrists were gradually fading.

Most of the oppressive force was transferred onto the young man in front of them.

"child……"

Cang's voice trembled: "Let's disconnect first, this is too dangerous..."

"Hehehe..."

Gu Shenyan suddenly let out a chilling laugh.

He looked up, his eyes bloodshot: "Six pairs of shackles, nothing special!"

He sank his consciousness into the deepest part of his body and began to fight against the terrifying suppressive force.

A quarter of an hour, a quarter of an hour, a quarter of an hour... the sky gradually brightened.

Gu Shenyan suddenly opened his eyes.

He raised his hand, trembling, and reached out towards the seawater in front of him.

Activate the Water Control Divine Power!

The seawater remained completely still.

Once, twice, three times...

After more than two hundred attempts, a single drop of water trembled and floated up.

Even though it's just one drop.

But that single drop of water was like a spark that ignited a prairie fire, sparking the opportunity for a breakthrough!

Gu Shenyan was overjoyed.

He exerted all his strength, frantically activating his water manipulation abilities.

The second drop, the third drop... one drop after another began to tremble and float up.

Although it was slow and difficult, it was real progress!

[Proficiency Level: Beginner (69/100) → Beginner (70/100)]

Up!

Under this extreme suppression, his already sluggish skill level began to rise!

In the days that followed, Gu Shenyan acted as if he had gone mad.

He neither ate nor drank, except for occasionally catching a few spirit fish to replenish his strength, he spent all his time cultivating.

The suppression of the six shackles was like six chains, tightly binding his consciousness.

But he insisted on tearing a hole in these shackles!

One drop of water, two drops of water, a handful of water, two handfuls of water... From the initial difficulty to the later slight ease.

He could feel himself adapting to the terrifying pressure.

Like fish in the deep sea, they can adapt to the water pressure at depths of hundreds of meters.

Human potential always exceeds imagination.

When his proficiency level exceeded 80, Gu Shenyan was able to control more than ten water droplets at once.

When his proficiency reaches 85, he can condense a water ball the size of a fist.

When his proficiency reaches 90, he will be able to perform simple water blades and water whips.

Although its power was far less than usual, it was still a miracle under the suppression of six shackles!

at last……

[Proficiency Level: Beginner (98/100) → Beginner (99/100)]

99! Just one more point!

Just one step away from breaking through the "entry-level" realm and stepping into the "minor achievement" level!

But this last point seems like an insurmountable chasm.

Gu Shenyan tried hundreds of times, but his proficiency remained at 99, and he could not make any further progress.

He could sense that this wasn't a matter of effort.

He lacks a certain opportunity, a chance that would allow him to break through completely.

"Real-world application..."

After a moment's thought, he realized:

"I need real-world experience!"

"We need the pressure of life and death!"

While intensive training can certainly improve proficiency, once you reach a bottleneck, you need real combat to break through.

Just like a martial artist honing their skills, they still need to engage in real combat to condense their killing intent.