bookandnovel Chapter 80: An effect that even the creator of the technique could not have imagined.
Chapter 80: An effect that even the creator of the technique could not have imagined.
Enter the club.
A receptionist immediately came forward to greet him and asked, "Hello sir, do you have a coaching appointment or are you looking to become a member?"
"I have an appointment."
Bai Chen casually agreed, then quickly walked to the bar, took out his purple-gold card from his backpack, and handed it over.
"This is my ID card. I have made an appointment with your coach, Audrey."
Purple Gold Card?
Upon hearing these words, both the receptionist and the girl behind the bar couldn't help but light up.
Since Planck came to power, he has issued this purple-gold card to people all over the world who want to immigrate to the United States.
You can obtain legal citizenship in the United States simply by paying money.
Although the price of the Purple Gold Card has been reduced from the initial five million US dollars to the current three hundred thousand US dollars,
But it is still a huge number.
This is especially true for Americans with less than $400 in disposable savings per capita, which is an astronomical sum.
"Oh, Mr. Chen Bai, welcome to the San Juan Diving Club."
The young woman behind the counter subtly pulled down her collar slightly, a smile spreading across her face.
"Please wait a moment, I'll call Coach Audrey for you right away." She picked up the walkie-talkie on the table and spoke a few words.
After waiting for a few minutes.
A woman hurried out from inside.
The woman had a streamlined figure, wore a tight-fitting wetsuit, and her small breasts were so small they could be grasped in one hand.
Her eyes were slightly upturned, and she had fair skin, giving her an air of an ice goddess.
"Bobmond Audrey!" Audrey said calmly, extending her right hand.
"Bai Chen!"
Bai Chen shook hands briefly before politely letting go.
I must say, as expected of a woman who has been diving for a long time, her fingers felt slightly cool to the touch and were very smooth.
...
Bai Chen followed Audrey into the diving club.
As she walked, she introduced the club to Bai Chen.
"Our San Juan Diving Club has the most advanced constant-temperature deep-water training pool."
The main pool is 15 meters deep, with a constant water temperature of 28°C, and is equipped with a stratified pressurization system.
After passing through a corridor, you arrive at an open area separated by glass.
Audrey pointed to the azure pool behind the transparent observation window:
"The pool bottom is equipped with an adjustable water pressure device, which can simulate a deep-sea environment of up to 30 meters. Pressure-resistant observation windows are embedded in the side walls for instructors to monitor the trainees' condition."
She paused briefly as she passed the changing area:
"The changing room is equipped with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to alleviate decompression sickness. All trainees are required to wear real-time vital signs monitoring wristbands, with data synchronized to the control console."
She walked to the edge of the pool and tapped the metal ruler on the rim:
"Depth markings are in meters increments, and the pool bottom is covered with anti-slip grating. If auxiliary equipment is needed, we provide weighted belts and underwater breathing regulators."
Finally, she turned to look at Bai Chen:
"This is exactly what you need—a professional training environment with controllable water depth, constant temperature, and adjustable water pressure."
.....
After listening to Audrey's introduction.
Bai Chen's eyes shone even brighter. Cultivation really does require spending money.
He couldn't wait to try it out and see what it would feel like to practice static meditation in this environment.
"Coach Audrey, please prepare an oxygen tank for me. I want to try it now."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Bai. According to industry regulations, you must receive a safety briefing before entering the water."
Audrey shook her head and said in an unquestionable tone.
"Uh, okay, then hurry up and talk." Bai Chen shrugged and urged.
After all, he came here to practice the static stance of the Qi Refining Realm, not to actually learn to dive.
Audrey remained calm in the face of Bai Chen's attitude and simply continued her explanation.
Audrey explained in great detail, covering topics such as clothing, equipment usage techniques, post-dive safety guidelines, and quick self-rescue methods in emergency situations.
He talked for almost half an hour.
Bai Chen could only listen patiently, since this was a rule in the diving industry.
.....
Half an hour later.
Beside a swimming pool that is five meters long and fifteen meters deep.
Bai Chen had already changed into a diving suit, and was carrying an oxygen tank on his back.
To be precise, this bottle is called an air compressor bottle, because using an oxygen cylinder under high pressure can lead to poisoning.
Next to the pool, there is a table and chairs for resting.
On the table was a plastic container that looked like protein powder, weighing five pounds.
Of course, the protein powder inside has been discarded and replaced with dried grizzly bear offal powder.
"Phew~"
Bai Chen took a deep breath and then adjusted the air vent of the compressed air bottle.
Walk down the stairs leading into the pool.
Because he was a beginner, his wetsuit had a weighted design, allowing him to sink into the water very easily.
It slowly sank.
Every five meters or so, there is a raised platform to help divers get used to the water pressure.
As a martial artist at the Refining Viscera Realm, Bai Chen felt no pressure from the water pressure at this depth.
He sank to the bottom in one breath.
The pressure from the 15-meter-deep water came from all directions.
Bai Chen could clearly feel that his internal organs needed to work harder to maintain their function under this pressure.
He immediately sat cross-legged and closed his eyes.
After holding his breath for several minutes, he finally released his breath and took a deep breath again.
After repeating this several times...
Bai Chen's heart stirred, and a question came to mind.
Since we already have compressed air cylinders, why bother with the rigid breath-holding exercise?
Why not try practicing free and unrestrained breathing exercises? Perhaps it will have a better effect?
"Hoo~~" Bai Chen immediately relaxed his body and began to breathe normally.
Suddenly, it was as if the internal organs were being nourished and began to function rapidly.
"Hmm? It works so well?"
Keep in mind that he hasn't eaten any dried animal entrails powder yet; he's just cultivating under pure high pressure.
Bai Chen's breathing became slightly disordered, shocked by the terrifying effect.
Unexpectedly, the tempering effect of normal breathing under water pressure was several times greater than that of ordinary breath-holding training.
The martial artist who created the "Health-Preserving Stance Exercise" probably never imagined that one day a descendant would be able to breathe freely underwater.
"Now the efficiency has increased several times over. I'm afraid it won't take a month or two, just one or two weeks to complete the cultivation."
Bai Chen was overjoyed.
This means that his chances of breaking through to the Innate Martial Artist level have increased even further.
Suppressing his joy, he took a deep breath, regulated his breathing rhythm, and continued to refine his internal organs.
.....
While Bai Chen was underwater, he was immersed in cultivating at several times the speed.
Beside the pool.
Audrey was also observing the screen of an instrument.
The screen of this device is connected to a heart rate monitor and is mounted on Bai Chen's body.
"Um?"
The numbers above started dropping rapidly from a safe level of 110.
110....80....65....50...32...28...
Finally, it dropped directly to twenty-eight, and it is still slowly and continuously decreasing.
According to the safety manual, when the speed is below 55 bpm, dizziness and weakness will occur, and the person will be immediately prohibited from diving pending investigation.
If the heart rate drops below 45, there is even a possibility of death.
At this moment, the heart rate displayed on the monitor had dropped to a terrifying 25!
"Oh no, the employer is in danger!"
Without hesitation, Audrey adjusted the weight to the maximum and then plunged into the water.