Chapter 6

Ding Chunqiu, overjoyed, disregarded any potential dangers in the cave, took the torch from his back, and entered the cave.

After taking more than ten steps, the cave was already pitch dark, with only the torch illuminating a small area.

The cave was surprisingly fresh and free of foul odors. Since Wuyazi and Li Qiushui had once lived here in seclusion, the path was clearly well-maintained and very flat.

Fortunately, this place, the Lanhuan Fudi, was where Wuyazi and Li Qiushui had lived in seclusion, and there were no traps or hidden weapons. Otherwise, Ding Chunqiu would have met his end here.

Before long, he discovered a large door, indicating he had arrived.

Without much thought, Ding Chunqiu handed the torch to his left hand, used his right hand to push the door, and a foul smell rushed towards him.

"Is this the Lanhuan Fudi?"

Even though Ding Chunqiu had mentally prepared himself, he was still amazed when he saw the underground structure built at the bottom of the lake. He thought, "Wuyazi is truly incredible. Such a grand project, done by one person, would shock the world in the future!"

Despite his wandering thoughts, Ding Chunqiu did not hesitate and walked straight in.

The layout was a two-bedroom, one-living room design, with a main stone chamber connected to two other stone chambers. Ding Chunqiu observed that one was a library for martial arts classics, and the other was likely where Wuyazi and Li Qiushui had lived.

"This place isn't bad. If I can't make it in the martial world, coming here to retire might not be a bad idea!"

Ding Chunqiu suddenly had this thought. Bringing a famous beauty from the martial world here would be quite enjoyable.

However, he did not forget his purpose.

In the light of the torch, a crystal-clear white jade statue stood in the center of the main stone chamber.

"Damn!" Ding Chunqiu almost spat out a mouthful of blood when he saw the crystal-clear white jade.

"This is such a waste! Such a large piece of high-quality jade, and it's actually carved into this shape!"

Ding Chunqiu looked at the jade sculpture, which resembled the Terracotta Warriors, and couldn't understand why Duan Yu was so captivated by it. Did ancient people really enjoy imagining things?

He couldn't see what was so good about the jade sculpture. All he could see was Wuyazi wasting a piece of high-quality jade.

"I'll endure, I'll endure!"

Ding Chunqiu tried to calm himself twice but still couldn't suppress his anger.

"Damn it, Wuyazi, you scoundrel! Can you be any more wasteful? No wonder the Xianyao Sect has become so decrepit under your leadership. Do you know how valuable this piece of jade is? Damn, how many years would I have to work to earn such a piece of jade?"

Ding Chunqiu roared in a fit of rage. Before he was transported, he was a pitiful "loser," but studying jade was one of his few hobbies. Even though he couldn't afford it, he still enjoyed imagining it.

"The carving, the polishing, and the design—can you be any more ridiculous?" Ding Chunqiu examined the jade sculpture from all angles, almost losing his composure. He kept muttering to himself as he walked around.

...

"Fine, I won't argue with you!"

After a long time, Ding Chunqiu finally gave up. Although the jade sculpture pained him, it was too late to change anything.

"I need to find the divine skill!"

Ding Chunqiu's thoughts finally returned to the main goal. He picked up the cushion in front of the jade statue, thought for a moment, and tore it open from the bottom. Sure enough, there was a silk package.

"Ha ha, the Beiming Divine Skill, I've finally found it!"

Seeing the silk package, Ding Chunqiu's anger finally dissipated, and he became excited.

He had countless speculations in his mind before, wondering if the secret manual would only appear if Duan Yu came. Now that he saw it, he was finally at ease.

Ding Chunqiu had traveled a long distance from Xingxiu to get here, all for the Beiming Divine Skill. Now that he had it, he didn't hesitate to take out the scroll from the silk package and unroll it.

The title on the scroll read "Beiming Divine Skill," with elegant and powerful handwriting, yet graceful and transcendent. It continued:

"According to Zhuangzi's 'Free and Unfettered Wandering': 'North of the barren lands is the Dark Sea, the Heavenly Pool. There is a fish there, whose width is several thousand miles, and no one knows its length.' It also says: 'If the water is not deep enough, it cannot support a large boat. Pour a cup of water on the concave hall floor, and a mustard seed can be a boat; place a cup there, and it will stick, because the water is shallow and the boat is large.' Therefore, the essence of our sect's martial arts is to accumulate internal energy. With sufficient internal energy, all martial arts in the world can be used. Just like the Dark Sea, it can carry both large and small boats, and accommodate both large and small fish. Therefore, internal energy is the foundation, and techniques are secondary. The following diagrams must be studied carefully."

Ding Chunqiu, being a member of the Xianyao Sect, had learned various skills from Wuyazi, which were quite different from ordinary martial arts. Therefore, he was not surprised to see the "Beiming Divine Skill."

As he continued reading, he couldn't help but laugh. Seeing the barely distinguishable male and female figures on the scroll, he was speechless.

"Is this the erotic diagram that made Duan Yu blush? This is too ridiculous!"

Ding Chunqiu couldn't help but be speechless. If this were in the modern world, even kindergarten children might mock the artist.

Is this an erotic diagram? If so, the island to the east must be incredible!

Shaking his head, he continued reading.

As time passed, Ding Chunqiu's expression became increasingly grim, and his brows furrowed.

"Most people practice martial arts from the Yunmen point to the Shaoshang point. Our sect, however, does the opposite, from the Shaoshang point to the Yunmen point. When the thumb touches the opponent, their internal energy flows into our body, stored in the Yunmen and other points. However, if the opponent's internal energy is stronger than ours, it can flow back like a river into the sea, which is extremely dangerous. Be cautious, be cautious. Those who have not mastered the essence of our sect can only neutralize the opponent's internal energy, not absorb it. It's like taking a thousand gold coins and then throwing them away, a waste of precious resources, which is laughable. Remember, those who switch to our sect's divine skill must neutralize their own internal energy, or they will suffer the risk of their body exploding. Be cautious!"

When he read the last part, a look of disappointment appeared on Ding Chunqiu's face.

"Indeed, to practice the Beiming Divine Skill, one must neutralize their own internal energy before they can start practicing. Otherwise, they will suffer from a burst body due to a surge of internal energy."

Ding Chunqiu looked at the scroll with disappointment. This result was not unexpected.

Originally, when watching TV, Wuyazi had to neutralize Xuzhu's Shaolin martial arts before transmitting his power to him. Duan Yu, before practicing the Beiming Divine Skill, had no martial arts skills at all. These two points clearly indicated that the requirements for the Beiming Divine Skill were not ordinary.

Even so, seeing the result firsthand still left him disappointed.

He had the divine skill in his hands, but he couldn't practice it.

What? Neutralize all his martial arts skills?

You must be joking. Ding Chunqiu was a notorious villain in the martial world. If he neutralized his internal energy to practice the Beiming Divine Skill, and others found out, would he still have a chance to live?

Moreover, his internal energy was accumulated bit by bit. Could he just neutralize it like that?

Even if he neutralized his internal energy, there was no guarantee that he could successfully practice the Beiming Divine Skill.