Chapter 9 of 10

Chapter 9

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Perhaps due to the穿越 (穿越 means "穿越" which can be translated as "transmigration" or "time travel" in this context), his current body possesses the most aggressive variant of lightning attributes and a highly offensive fire attribute. The techniques that match these attributes are all powerful and effective against malevolent spirits and ghosts. Of course, it's not that you can't practice other techniques if your attributes don't match; it just means that the effort required will be much greater.

In the Techniques Chapter of the Supreme Yang Scripture, Chi Shangzhen selected several techniques he could practice now: the Extreme Lightning Technique, an instant-cast technique that relies on a specific internal energy pathway to release one's lightning energy externally to harm enemies, forming a high-speed single-target lightning attack with tearing, piercing, and paralyzing effects. It ranks first in offensive power among the Wandering Ghost Realm, and with deep practice and a profound understanding of the technique, it can be advanced to the Lightning Spear Technique and the Lightning Aurora Technique. At the Lightning Aurora level, this technique becomes extremely lethal, capable of easily inflicting serious injuries on enemies one rank higher than oneself, or even killing them.

The Flash Lightning Technique, which uses one's energy in conjunction with hand seals to trigger multiple lightning energy attacks. During the Wandering Ghost Realm, it can reach up to nine lightning strikes, controlled by one's mental power to direct the lightning's path and target, with paralyzing and slowing effects. Each time one advances a rank, the number of lightning strikes increases by nine, up to a maximum of eighty-one flash lightning strikes. Initially, the attack power is average.

The Lightning True Body Technique, which involves running energy through a specific internal pathway, causing the energy to attach to the surface of the body, forming a layer of lightning energy protection. This also significantly enhances one's six senses, making it suitable for close combat in dangerous situations. The attack power is mild, and the defense is average.

The Fire Snake Technique, which uses one's energy in conjunction with hand seals to summon a fire snake, controlled by mental power. The fire snake has a high attack speed and is flexible, with burning effects. Each time one advances a rank, the technique's damage and temperature increase. It can be advanced to the Fire Python Technique, Fire Dragon Technique, and Fire Dragon King Technique. When the technique reaches the Fire Dragon King level, it possesses the will of a true dragon, exerting a powerful pressure on enemies. Initially, the power is relatively high.

The Fire Net Technique, which uses one's energy in conjunction with hand seals to create a square fire energy net. Each time one advances a rank, the area of the fire net increases by one square, and the temperature significantly rises, with general burning effects. This is a large-area group attack technique, so initially, the power and defense are relatively light.

He also selected several commonly used talismans in the Wandering Ghost Realm: the Ghost Suppressing Talisman, made from yellow paper and cinnabar, effective against malevolent spirits and lower-level ghosts.

The Yin Locking and Soul Refining Talisman, made from yellow paper, cinnabar, and extremely yang blood, with average power per talisman. This talisman is often used in conjunction with formations to deal with evil spirits.

The Ghost Controlling Talisman, which can be divided into several types based on the materials used. A simple one can be made from yellow paper and cinnabar, and with mental power, it can control malevolent spirits. A more advanced one can be made from a century-old yin wood chip and the blood of a malevolent spirit, and with mental power, it can control ghosts. The best ones are made from yin jade and the mental power of a cultivator, allowing continuous control of ghosts not more than one rank higher than oneself. At a certain realm, one can use the yin jade talisman as a base to split a thread of consciousness and refine the ghost into a clone. (There are some ten-thousand-year-old yin jade pieces left over from the second patriarch's creation of the Yin Soul Bell in the spatial ring.)

The Sky Soaring Talisman, made from yellow paper and the blood of three types of birds, infused with a large amount of energy. When used, it allows one to briefly soar in the air for a hundred seconds. For low-level cultivators, this is a good life-saving talisman.

After selecting the techniques and talismans, Chi Shangzhen began practicing in his room. He found it relatively easy to learn the hand seals for the techniques, possibly due to the benefits of transmigration or the agility of a cultivator's mind. In less than half a day, he became familiar with the hand seals of the techniques, even though he hadn't yet used mental power and internal energy to truly activate them. He felt that there shouldn't be any problems.

As for the selected talismans, since he didn't have the materials, he practiced drawing them in the air, and he felt he could勉强 (勉强 means "barely" or "勉强" means "manage to") draw them.

By evening, Chi Shangzhen finally stopped his day of practice. His growth had been rapid, and he felt that with his current energy and various techniques, he should be able to live well as long as he wasn't too unlucky.

After a busy day, his head was throbbing, and he had forgotten to eat. With the smell on his body, he decided to take a bath first before eating. With that in mind, he opened the door to get some hot water for a bath.

"Hey, Mi Gorou, why are you here? Why didn't you go back inside?"

Chi Shangzhen immediately saw Mi Gorou standing guard at his door with a short tanto.

Mi Gorou had heard from the team leader, Yamada Kuma, that the master wanted peace and quiet and not to be disturbed, so he volunteered to guard the master's door. Yamada Kuma was very satisfied with Mi Gorou's initiative and agreed.

Mi Gorou, who had been standing at Chi Shangzhen's door all day, was a bit tired, but he didn't regret his decision. Since the day he injured himself, Mi Gorou had decided to be a proper follower and not repeat the embarrassing behavior of the past few days. So, the fatigue didn't bother him. Just then, he heard the door open and Chi Shangzhen's question.

"Master, you said you didn't want to be disturbed today, so I told the team leader and came to guard your door to prevent any idle people from disturbing you. This morning, the head of the relief center, Mr. Yamashita, came to see you, but I told him you didn't want to be disturbed and asked him to come back tomorrow."

Chi Shangzhen was a bit puzzled by Mi Gorou's words. Why would Yamashita come to see him at this time? He should be extremely busy. Could it be that there was another ghost problem at the relief center? That seemed unlikely, as he was confident in his arrangements, and nothing had happened since the ghosts were suppressed. Since he couldn't figure it out, he decided not to think about it.

"Good job, Mi Gorou. You've worked hard. Go tell Yamada Kuma to bring me some hot water for a bath and some food."

"Understood, I'll prepare the hot water and food for you right away."

With that, he ran off.

Because of Chi Shangzhen's identity as a yin-yang practitioner, Yamashita had given him the best treatment at the relief center. For the past few days, Yamada Kuma and the others had been bringing him hot water and food, as per Yamashita's instructions. His meals were also very good, at least compared to the other refugees at the relief center, his meals were the best.

Soon, Yamada Kuma and the other four arrived with buckets of hot water, and Mi Gorou returned with a meal of three dishes and a soup. After seeing that everything he needed was prepared, Chi Shangzhen dismissed the six of them. He was really tired today and wanted to eat quickly, take a bath, and go to bed. He would deal with any issues tomorrow.

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