When Gao Zhijian left the bustling Imperial Court and walked into the quiet Inner Palace, the sight of the verdant Imperial Garden in the distance finally lifted his spirits. He stepped into the Imperial Garden and sat down on a stone bench, enjoying the brief moment of tranquility.
Suddenly, he walked over to a rockery, cupped his hands around a large boulder, and hefted it up with effort. With a low shout, he tossed the boulder high into the air and caught it steadily. He then began to practice a Military Cultivation Technique while holding the massive stone, a sight that made the eunuchs watching from the shadows shudder in fear.
Only after a thin layer of sweat had formed on his body did Gao Zhijian set the boulder down and let out a long breath.
