[2nd Qi Cultivation Realm: Qi Condensation Realm] [There are 20 meridians in the human body, with 12 primary meridians and 8 extraordinary meridians, all corresponding to the acupoints or Qi points.] [Breakthrough condition: Open all 12 primary meridians using the Qi obtained from breathing.] "Let's start, then," Ray said as he sat down in the lotus position, placing his hands in front of his Dantian. He straightened his posture and began regulating his breathing, as instructed in [The Tital Body Refinement Art]. He closed his eyes, his breathing deepened, and a rhythmic sound emerged in harmony with his steady inhales and exhales. At this moment, Ray could not yet absorb Qi into his body. To do so, he needed to open his meridians. Opening the meridians required ingesting Qi and ch

