Crimsonpeak Martial Hall - Advanced Training Section
The gravity chamber hummed with concentrated force as Vaelor stood at its center, his body surrounded by a faint golden aura that rippled against the crushing pressure bearing down from all directions.
[Current Gravity: 150x Earth Standard]
The chamber's reinforced walls—constructed from spatial-compressed alloy capable of withstanding Tier 6 warrior attacks—trembled slightly from the immense gravitational force being generated. The air itself had become viscous, requiring conscious effort to breathe even for someone of Vaelor's capabilities.
He moved through a series of forms, each movement deliberate and controlled. His Eternal Cosmos Physique responded to the pressure, the illusory universes within each cell compressing and expanding rhythmically as they absorbed the gravitational stress.
Inhale. Exhale. Circulate qi through the meridians. Channel energy into the cells. Feel the microscopic universes strengthen.
The training method was simple in concept but brutal in execution. By subjecting his body to extreme gravitational forces, he forced his physique to adapt and evolve. Each cell had to work harder to maintain structural integrity. Each illusory universe had to compress its internal space-time more efficiently.
An hour passed. Then two. Then three.
Finally, Vaelor ceased his movements and stood perfectly still, analyzing his internal state with Absolute Insight.
Cellular adaptation rate has decreased by 47% compared to yesterday's session, his consciousness noted clinically. The efficiency of gravitational tempering is experiencing significant diminishing returns.
His golden eyes opened, rainbow light flickering briefly as he processed the implications.
When I first started training at 50x gravity three days ago, my physique improvement rate was extraordinary. Each session produced measurable advancement. But now, even at 150x gravity—triple the initial intensity—the benefits are barely 30% of what they were.
He deactivated the gravity chamber, feeling the crushing pressure release instantly. His body didn't sway or stumble despite the sudden change—his balance and proprioception had been honed to perfection through constant adaptation.
Vaelor walked to the chamber's control panel, studying the settings with a frown.
This facility's maximum capacity is 200x gravity. I could push to that level, but the trend is clear. Even 200x won't provide adequate stimulus for much longer. Perhaps a few more days at best.
Through the consciousness link, his main body shared thoughts with the shadow clone still handling various errands across the city.
The problem isn't just intensity—it's adaptation speed. My Eternal Cosmos Physique is too efficient. It adapts to gravitational stress within hours, turning what should be a challenging training environment into merely baseline conditions.
I could purchase access to more advanced facilities, he mused, considering options. The Warrior Association maintains gravity chambers capable of 500x, even 1000x Earth standard. But those require Tier 5 clearance minimum, and the rental costs are astronomical.
More importantly...
His analytical mind cut to the core issue.
Even if I gained access to 1000x gravity, the same problem would recur. My physique would adapt within days, maybe a week. Then I'd need 2000x. Then 5000x. The escalation is unsustainable.
Buying stronger equipment doesn't solve the root cause. I'm approaching this problem from the wrong angle entirely.
Vaelor gathered his belongings—a simple training bag containing a change of clothes and water bottle—and exited the chamber. The advanced training section was mostly empty at this evening hour, just a few dedicated warriors pushing themselves through various exercises.
He nodded politely to the facility attendant as he left, his mind already working through alternative training methodologies.
Gravity tempering has been incredibly effective for building foundation, but it's reaching its practical limits. I need a training environment that can scale with my advancement. Something that won't become obsolete as I grow stronger.
The evening air greeted him as he stepped outside Crimsonpeak Martial Hall. The sun hung low on the horizon, painting the sky in brilliant shades of orange, red, and gold. Shadows stretched long across the city streets as Thornhaven transitioned from day to night.
Vaelor began walking toward home, his pace unhurried. The residential district was about thirty minutes away on foot—plenty of time to think.
Physical training methods all face similar limitations, his consciousness continued analyzing. Weapon practice, combat drills, technique refinement—all useful, but all bound by the same constraint: they're external stimuli that my body rapidly adapts to.
What I need is a training method that grows stronger as I do. Something that remains challenging regardless of my advancement level.
His thoughts drifted to cultivation techniques, Intent comprehension, Law perception—the more esoteric aspects of power that couldn't be simply brute-forced through repetition.
Cultivation advancement through the Energy Devouring Scripture is proceeding well. The Divine-Grade technique allows me to absorb energy from virtually any source—air, matter, even ambient light. But the energy density of normal environments is limited.
I'm already cultivating at maximum efficiency within Earth's atmospheric conditions. To advance faster, I'd need access to concentrated energy sources. High-tier Abyssal Rifts, natural treasure lands, ancient ruins with accumulated power...
The sun caught his attention again as he walked, its golden disc slowly descending toward the horizon. Something about it triggered a thought—a connection his Absolute Insight immediately seized upon.
Vaelor stopped walking, his eyes fixed on the setting sun.
The sun...
His consciousness began calculating, processing astronomical data he'd learned in academy physics classes and cross-referencing it with his cultivation knowledge.
The sun is a massive fusion reactor—converting hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion, releasing tremendous energy in the process. Its surface temperature exceeds 5,500 degrees Celsius. Its core reaches 15 million degrees.
But more importantly for cultivation purposes...
His golden eyes widened as comprehension crystallized.
The sun's gravitational field!
Basic astrophysics suddenly took on entirely new significance when viewed through a cultivator's perspective.
Earth's gravity is determined by its mass and radius. Approximately 9.8 meters per second squared at sea level. But the sun...
He did rapid calculations, his enhanced mental processing speed making complex mathematics trivial.
The sun's mass is approximately 333,000 times greater than Earth's. Its surface gravity is therefore roughly 28 times stronger than Earth's standard gravity.
28x gravity naturally occurring. Without any artificial enhancement. Constantly available.
And that's just the surface. As you descend toward the core, gravitational intensity increases exponentially. The sun's core likely experiences gravitational forces hundreds or even thousands of times stronger than its surface.
The implications hit him like physical force.
It's a perfect natural training environment! Massive gravitational forces that would provide years—decades—of productive physique tempering. And unlike artificial gravity chambers, the sun's gravitational field won't become obsolete as I advance. I can simply descend deeper, experiencing progressively stronger forces.
But gravity was only the beginning. His mind raced through additional benefits.
The Energy Devouring Scripture can absorb energy from any source. The sun is literally a stellar furnace—containing more energy than I could possibly consume in multiple lifetimes. Four million tons of matter converted to pure energy every second through fusion reactions.
I could cultivate there for years, absorbing solar energy directly, never worrying about resource depletion. The sun has been burning for 4.6 billion years and will continue for another 5 billion. It's essentially an infinite energy source from my current perspective.
His excitement grew as more possibilities revealed themselves.
Heat tempering for my physique. The Primordial Inferno Concept talent would thrive in that environment—surrounded by stellar fire, my comprehension of heat and flame would advance exponentially. Fire Intent, Plasma Intent, Light Intent—all would benefit immensely.
And the radiation! Solar radiation includes electromagnetic spectrum ranging from radio waves to gamma rays. My body would adapt to extreme conditions, developing resistances that no Earth-based training could provide.
Vaelor resumed walking, his mind now racing with planning details rather than problem-solving.