Chapter 45

On the page of the light body technique manual, the four large characters "Shenxing Bubian" were prominently written.

"Shenxing Bubian? Is this the light body technique that Duke Wei learned?" Su Peng's heart stirred as he read.

Cloud Daozi then said to Su Peng, "When I was teaching you the 'Half Sword Technique' just now, I was thinking about what internal cultivation and body technique would best complement it. After much consideration, I still felt that these two manuals would be the most suitable for you."

"This 'Rongyan Jinghu Heart Method' is also a cultivation method passed down by a senior. A senior from our sect once lived in seclusion for thirty years at the base of a dormant volcano. There was a natural lake at the volcano's crater, its surface as smooth as a mirror, undisturbed by the wind. This senior enjoyed the hot springs there. One day, while he was enjoying the hot springs, the ground suddenly shook. He quickly fled from the danger. Halfway through his escape, he turned back and saw that the dormant volcano had come to life, erupting with columns of fire and smoke. He escaped for a day and a night before he was out of harm's way."

"After returning to the sect, this senior, inspired by the energy of the volcanic region, realized that the thirty years he had spent observing the volcanic lake at the brink of life and death had not been in vain. After three years, he created this 'Rongyan Jinghu Heart Method.' When this cultivation method is not in use, the mind is as calm as the lake's surface, reflecting everything, making it an excellent method for cultivating the mind. However, when it erupts, it is as powerful as a volcanic eruption, with boundless strength, perfectly complementing your 'Half Sword Technique.' In a calm state, it can observe the opponent's sword technique, and when it erupts, it can subdue the opponent."

"As for the 'Shenxing Bubian' body technique, it was discovered by one of my uncles sixty years ago in an ancient tomb. This body technique was written on what seemed to be indestructible gold foil. My uncle copied it and brought it back. This body technique is highly mobile and adaptable, hence the name 'Shenxing Bubian.' Now, I will teach you both this 'Rongyan Jinghu Heart Method' and the 'Shenxing Bubian' body technique."

Cloud Daozi said, and as he spoke, he picked up the two manuals. Su Peng quickly extended his hands and received the manuals from Cloud Daozi.

"Thank you, Master, for imparting these skills." Su Peng bowed to Cloud Daozi after receiving the manuals.

"You are now a disciple of our sect, so it is natural for you to receive these. There is one more thing. During the meal, I will announce it. You should be there, don't be late."

Su Peng nodded, put away the two manuals, and bid farewell to Cloud Daozi.

After leaving the Daoist hall, Su Peng couldn't wait to study the two manuals. These two manuals had certain requirements: Rongyan Jinghu required a perception of 11, constitution of 10, and awareness of 11; Shenxing Bubian required a perception of 10, constitution of 10, agility of 9, and awareness of 12. Su Peng's attributes all exceeded these requirements, so he could start learning immediately.

After learning the two manuals, they turned to fine ash and disappeared. Two new cultivation skills appeared in Su Peng's skill list.

"Rongyan Jinghu Heart Method, a cultivation method that emphasizes foundation, eruption, and clarity of mind. Current level: First Level, Internal Energy: 165. Effects are divided into two parts: 'Jinghu' effect: The mind is as calm as the lake's surface. In the Jinghu state, reaction speed increases by 15%, cultivation method operation speed increases by 15%, and internal energy natural recovery speed increases by 0.5 per minute. 'Rongyan' effect: Eruption power increases by 25%, with a yang-just nature power boost, capable of breaking yin-toxic internal energy. At higher levels, it can melt steel, increasing the maximum internal energy infusion effect by 15 points. Full cultivation method special effect: Accumulate eruption internal energy. At the first level of Rongyan Jinghu, 15 points of internal energy can be accumulated daily, which cannot be used under normal circumstances, with a maximum accumulation of 30 days. Only when using the special skill 'Eruption' can the stored internal energy be released, performing an attack with 1.5 times the internal energy effect. The 'Eruption' skill cannot be used twice within ten days. From level one to three, each level increase in the cultivation method adds 35 points of internal energy, 5% reaction speed, 5% operation speed, 0.2 per minute internal energy natural recovery, 5% eruption power, and 3 points to the maximum internal energy infusion effect. An additional 3 points of internal energy can be accumulated daily, with a 10-day increase in the accumulation limit."

This is the data for the Rongyan Jinghu Heart Method, which is a dark gold-level cultivation method.

Su Peng looked at it and felt that this cultivation method was very powerful. The internal energy increase at the first level was almost the same as when the Huayu Gong was nearly at its maximum level. Moreover, the special effects were also... very impressive.

"That effect of accumulating extra internal energy is really good..." Su Peng thought. With this skill, he wouldn't be afraid of battles that required a lot of internal energy. Although there was a ten-day restriction, it was still very useful.

He then looked at the other body technique, "Shenxing Bubian," and found that its data was also quite good.

"Shenxing Bubian, a body technique that excels in dodging damage, sustained running, small-range movement, and leaping. Current level: First Level, speed increase: 95%, internal energy consumption: 55 points per hour, leaping height: 2 zhang * weight agility parameter. Special effect: Ignore forward inertia when turning, and increase evasion chance by 35% when using the body technique. Each level increase in the body technique adds 25% movement speed, reduces internal energy consumption by 3 points per hour, and increases leaping height by 0.5 meters."

"Also very good." Su Peng felt relieved after looking at the Shenxing Bubian body technique.

He checked his own data. Now, Su Peng's data was as follows:

"Character: Su Peng

Gender: Male

Occupation/Identity: Leader of the Black Water Army in Jiangning County, Fifth Indoor Disciple of Zixia Sect, Swordsman.

Basic Attributes:

Perception: 13 — Excellent memory, good understanding, and great insight. Congratulations, you have reached the threshold of genius.

Strength: 14 — Can carry 98 pounds, attack power 14 (1 point of strength corresponds to 7 pounds of carrying capacity, 1 point of strength corresponds to 1 point of attack power).

Agility: 11 — Your running speed is very fast.

Stamina: 14 — Vitality 140 (1 point of stamina corresponds to 10 points of vitality, your vitality is very good).

Constitution: 10 — Blood value 150 (1 point of constitution corresponds to 15 points of blood value).

Dexterity: 10 — Your hands are very dexterous.

Charisma: 9 — Your appearance is quite good.

Awareness: 15 — Your will is extremely strong, and your mental state is very sensitive, with excellent insight and intuition. You can predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes earlier than others.

Fortune: 9 — Your luck is slightly better than average, but don't expect to win the lottery.

Martial Arts/Body Techniques/Cultivation Methods/Other Skills:

Gray: Pig Slaughtering Knife Technique LV.4, Firewood Chopping Knife Technique LV.3.

White: Wild Ball Fist LV.3, Military Sword Technique LV.10, Basic Throwing Knife Technique LV.10.

Light Blue: Huayu Gong Fourth Level, Land Flight Technique Fourth Level, Scattered Flower Rain Technique Second Level.

Gold: Shenxing Bubian First Level.

Dark Gold: Rongyan Jinghu Heart Method First Level, Half Sword Technique First Level.

Other: Basic Disguise Technique,初级药王医经修行.

Special: Fengyun One Cut (Unusable), Sword Intent (Just Entered This Realm), Memory.

"

Now, he had a sword technique, a cultivation method, and a body technique for both combat and escape. Su Peng felt very relieved, thinking that with these, he could start his journey in the world after some cultivation.

However, Su Peng didn't expect that his time to venture into the world would come even sooner.

At mealtime, on the dining table, the Zixia Sect's leader, Cloud Daozi, announced two pieces of news.

The first piece of news was that Su Peng had officially become an indoor disciple of the Zixia Sect, making him the fifth disciple of this generation.

The second piece of news was that after tomorrow, Su Peng would leave the Zixia Sect to experience the world.

Su Peng was about to leave the mountain.

Hearing this news, Su Peng felt somewhat surprised and asked, "Master, shouldn't I cultivate for a while before leaving the mountain?"

"The main cultivation method of the Zixia Sect is the cultivation of sword intent. However, the world is the best place to hone one's heart and sword intent. Both your eldest and second senior brothers were sent down the mountain for cultivation in the world as soon as they had some foundation."

Cloud Daozi seemed to have anticipated this question and said calmly.

Su Peng looked at Xu Daoqi and Dugu Sheng, and saw that both nodded slightly.

"Thinking back, the most carefree days after entering the sect to learn sword techniques were probably the time when our sword techniques were initially formed and we went down the mountain to practice."

Dugu Sheng seemed to recall something, and a faint smile appeared on his usually expressionless face.

Xu Daoqi, on the other hand, sighed deeply, as if remembering something.

"Su Peng, after you leave the mountain, you must not claim to be a disciple of the Zixia Sect, nor can you return to the Zixia Sect. Only when you have achieved some success in your cultivation and reached the small completion of sword intent, the realm of the Void Sword, can you return to the sect. At that time, you will be allowed to cultivate in the sect again, and when you leave the mountain again, you can claim to be a disciple of the Zixia Sect."

Cloud Daozi said to Su Peng.

"Void Sword..." Su Peng pondered. He hadn't yet figured out how to quickly improve his sword intent, and the realm of the Void Sword still seemed distant to him.

"Su Peng, don't worry. As long as you follow your heart in the world, you will soon find the way to cultivate. Your eldest senior brother completed his world trial in just one year and then traveled for a few more years. Your second senior brother took five years to complete his world trial and reached a realm even higher than the Void Sword... I think you can complete the trial within ten years."

Su Peng's little senior sister, Zhong Lingxiu, comforted him.

"I..." Su Peng was speechless. Was this really comforting? It seemed like she thought his talent was not high...

"Ha ha, don't listen to what Lingxiu says. If everything goes smoothly, you can complete the trial and return to the sect within three to five years. Sheng could have completed the trial in one or two years, but he made some friends in the world and got involved in some matters, which delayed him. However, these experiences have been very beneficial to him. As for Qi and Lingxiu, they cultivate different paths and do not need this kind of trial." Cloud Daozi smiled and said to Su Peng.

Su Peng nodded and said, "Understood, disciple will follow Master's orders and enter the world for practice after tomorrow."

"Good. Tomorrow is your last day in the sect. Spend more time with your senior brothers and sisters."

Cloud Daozi nodded to Su Peng, then picked up his chopsticks and said, "Let's eat."

Everyone started eating. Chen Qizhen winked at Su Peng, and from his mouth movements, it seemed he was saying that he had something good to give him before he left...

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