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"Yes," Zhang Yang said.
"The Bagua Infinite Formation uses leverage to generate power, progressing step by step, endlessly. Those within the formation will eventually burst and die under pressure. You managed to break out of the formation, and even made Toothless shout 'Soul Refining Master.' That must mean a sudden change in your consciousness, absorbing this endless pressure. To reach such a level, there must be a spirit beyond your own in your consciousness," Yu Qingwei looked at Zhang Yang and said, "Do you really possess the art of soul refining?"
"Indeed."
"I understand now!" Yu Qingwei suddenly exclaimed, "You are neither from the Dao Gate nor a martial artist; this extraordinary skill of yours must come from an exceptional spirit possessing you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang thought to himself that it had been almost a year since the Strange Soul possessed him, and today he finally encountered someone knowledgeable.
"However, it's quite strange," Yu Qingwei continued, "How could such an extraordinary Strange Soul willingly submit to your original soul's control? It only grants you abilities?"
"Is this your younger sister? Does she know about your ancestors?" Zhang Yang suddenly asked.
"It doesn't matter. Just speak freely; my sister is somewhat knowledgeable in this area and is very clever, keeping secrets well," Yu Qingwei understood Zhang Yang's intention to have Yuan Yi avoid the topic, but he didn't seem inclined to do so. Yuan Yi smiled slightly and showed no intention of leaving.
"I indeed gained spiritual power through the possession of the Strange Soul," Zhang Yang, seeing that Yu Qingwei was well-versed in Dao techniques, did not hide anything and revealed the Fusion of Extraordinary Souls and the upgrade of the Seven Colored Seven Heavens.
Yu Qingwei furrowed his brows and pondered for a long time.
"Xuan Zhenzi was an ancient master, but as far as I know, his cultivation method shares similarities with Tian Yi Sheng's Magic; they should both be Heavenly Dry Techniques. It is also said that he was the last Soul Refining Master. Although there is no solid evidence for this, it shouldn't be mere hearsay. The Soul Requiem Blade is Xuan Zhenzi's unique artifact and should also be structured around the Heavenly Dry Technique." After thinking for a while, Yu Qingwei finally spoke slowly:
"However, Zhang Xunqiu's soul cultivation clearly has characteristics of Earthly Branch Techniques. The Seven Heavens correspond to the seven colors of the rainbow; isn't that similar to the Jiazi Rainbow Shadow?"
Upon hearing this from Yu Qingwei, Zhang Yang's thoughts suddenly opened up. "The Strange Soul has already reached the purple peak of Earthly Branch Techniques and then transformed into a blade shape; could it not also have drawn essence from the Soul Requiem Blade's Heavenly Dry Technique? Could it be that the Strange Soul has entered the realm of ascension?"
"If it had ascended, it would have broken free from you and would not remain within your body. Moreover, the final blade form strikes towards boundless darkness; it does not resemble an ascension at all," Yu Qingwei replied.
"Then I can only wait until I fuse with the highest Purple Level to know the answer?" Zhang Yang asked.
"That should be the case. Knowing in advance won't help you; without reaching that level of fusion and lacking spiritual power, you won't be able to explore further," Yu Qingwei said. "However, if you could obtain the Jiazi Rainbow Shadow, perhaps you would find a faster path to upgrade."
"Are you sure this secret manual is in Old Toothless Daoist's possession?" Zhang Yang asked.
"Not far from ten," Yu Qingwei nodded.
Both fell into silence.
Zhang Yang repeatedly pondered over this matter. The spiritual power obtained from higher levels of Fusion of Extraordinary Souls is essentially "empty." Merging with the Orange Level allows for remote force application, merging with the Yellow Level can transform air into water and fire, and merging with the Green Level enables one to perceive the thoughts of others out of thin air. This "empty" spiritual power is indeed like "Rainbow Shadow," an invisible force.
At the same time, the jade, herbs, and fire (fragrance) used for personal fusion upgrades correspond to Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth in terms of Earthly Branch Techniques; if one reaches the Cyan Level, they would also need to merge with the Blue Level and ultimately the Purple Level. The required materials should then be the remaining two types: Metal and Water.
These five elements indeed align with Earthly Branch Techniques.
It seems that Soul Cultivation is indeed related to Earthly Branch Techniques, while the Soul Requiem Blade is a unique artifact practiced by Xuan Zhenzi under the Heavenly Dry Technique. Within the framework of Heavenly Dry Technique, cultivating Earthly Branch Techniques itself is a combination of two types of Magic. Where will this final Blade ultimately strike?
The profound mystery has just begun to reveal itself, but the path to exploration seems still very long.
Obtaining Jiazi Rainbow Shadow from Toothless Old Daoist might help unravel some confusion more quickly, but finding Toothless Old Daoist is not easy as he wanders around.
"I happen to be on winter break; can we take a trip to Earthly Branch Mountain?" Zhang Yang suddenly spoke to Yu Qingwei.
"I was just about to say that; we thought of it together," Yu Qingwei replied. "My Magic is insufficient; I am not a match for Toothless, which is why I have been hesitant to confront him directly. But now, first, we can support each other, and second, I just realized that it may not be necessary to confront him head-on; it's always good to learn more."
Neither of them were indecisive people; once they decided to act, they did so promptly. Yu Qingwei informed their colleagues about the hotel arrangements and asked Yuan Yi to look after things. Yuan Yi is a student at Haizhou Fisheries College, and that Short-Haired Girl is her classmate. Coincidentally, Yuan Yi was also on winter break and had time to take care of the shop.
Zhang Yang only needed to make a call each to Ding Weiwei and Chu Ruoxi. Ding Weiwei thought it was a good opportunity for some quiet time, while Chu Ruoxi kept reminding him to pay attention to safety.
Earthly Branch Mountain is located in a small county called Copper City in another province. Zhang Yang and Yu Qingwei first flew to the provincial capital and then took a long-distance bus to Copper City.
Upon arriving in Copper City, it was already evening. The best hotel in Copper City was only a three-star establishment named Copper City Hotel. They booked two single rooms next to each other.
"If you can't return for Spring Festival this time, are you going to let your sister spend it alone?" Zhang Yang suddenly asked before swiping his card to enter the room.
"Don't say nonsense; what do you mean by not being able to return?" Yu Qingwei replied with a smile. He understood Zhang Yang's implication—that not being able to return meant they might not finish their business in time—not that he literally couldn't go back. Still, he felt somewhat awkward about it.
Sometimes, psychological feelings are very important.
At this moment, Yu Qingwei felt quite uneasy. Although he smiled, his heart tightened.
"I'll sit in your room for a bit," Zhang Yang noticed Yu Qingwei's tension and smiled as he walked into the room with him.
"You sit; I'll do a divination."
As Yu Qingwei spoke, he took out a thin turtle shell from his luggage and then pulled out a small, specially made hand drill to bore a hole in the center of the shell. Before long, a small hole about half a centimeter in diameter was drilled.
Yu Qingwei picked up a match from the hotel table and lit an alcohol lamp he had brought, the flame leaping up as he began to heat the small hole in the turtle shell.
After a few minutes, there was a crackling sound, and cracks appeared on the turtle shell.
"Turtle shell divination? You're still using such an ancient method? Wouldn't it be simpler to toss a few Five Emperor Coins?" Zhang Yang tried to lighten the mood by speaking casually.
"Turtle shell Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams, connecting heaven and earth, is the most accurate form of divination. It has been imitated but never surpassed," Yu Qingwei understood Zhang Yang's intention and couldn't help but tease back.
However, when his gaze focused on the cracks in the turtle shell, the smile at the corner of his mouth suddenly vanished.
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