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Ye Kai was feeling frustrated.
If the earlier part of his foundation in cultivation had left him with a sense of shock and awe, the following introduction completely dashed his hopes.
"Typically, when a practitioner's spiritual energy reaches three hundred sixty paths, they qualify for advancement. The four major realms of cultivation are: Refining Essence into Qi (Foundation Establishment, Kai Guang, Fusion), Refining Qi into Spirit (Heartfelt, Golden Core, Nascent Soul), Refining Spirit to Void (Separation, Distraction, Fusion), and Refining Void and Merging with Dao (Void Enlightenment, Great Ascension, Transcend Tribulation)."
"However, in practice, due to the differences in individual aptitude and roots, some people find that three hundred sixty paths of Spiritual Energy is their limit, and they may not even reach that point. Yet others can surpass it."
If this were to rely solely on his own cultivation, not only did he lack patience, but even if he had it, the time required for just one realm could be divided into three years, five years, or fifty years—this was for those with top-tier aptitude.
For someone like Ye Kai, merely at the Foundation Establishment stage, it might take a hundred years or so to possibly succeed.
Even if he succeeded, gaining an additional sixty years of lifespan would hardly be useful!
This was definitely not something a human should be doing!
In his frustration, Ye Kai decided to ignore it. After all, with the divine presence there, as long as he analyzed and organized everything properly, he could use it directly later.
Thus, within this cave that once belonged to cultivators, an absurd scene unfolded: tens of thousands of flying devices began selectively scavenging.
Whether it was Spirit Beasts and Rare Birds or so-called Material Treasures and Spiritual Herbs and Plants, as long as they were mature, he collected a portion of each.
Meanwhile, he boredly flew towards Hangzhou on his newly tamed Flame Vermilion Bird. He wanted to meet Ren Woxing.
If he came to The Smiling, Proud Wanderer without meeting this great madman, it would feel like something was missing.
The Mei Manor was built adjacent to West Lake, surrounded by clusters of Plum Trees. Unfortunately, it was not winter, so there were no plum blossoms to be seen. Nevertheless, the place exuded a tranquil elegance, with a hidden courtyard nestled among the dense plum groves.
Inside the manor, there were also clusters of Plum Trees. One could imagine that when they bloomed in competition, the air would be filled with their fragrance, creating a vibrant scene of countless blossoms.
"Tranquil and elegant; indeed, a perfect place for seclusion."
Even Ye Kai, accustomed to celestial mountains and sacred realms, couldn't help but admire it in his heart. No wonder the Four Friends of Plum Manor had willingly lived here in seclusion for over a decade, enjoying the scenery while keeping watch over Ren Woxing!
However, was this Star Absorption technique truly derived from the remnants of the so-called Northern Darkness Divine Skill that many online users spoke of?
"Who... is that expert?"
Ding Jian, wielding the One-Character Lightning Sword, and Shi Lingwei, known as the Five Paths God, initially thought they saw a cluster of red light in the distance and assumed someone was starting a fire. To their surprise, it turned out to be something entirely different. Their minds were momentarily stunned, and they quickly changed their tone.
Patting the broad back of the Flame Vermilion Bird, Ye Kai did not hide his intentions.
As for these two minor characters, Ye Kai had no intention of paying them any mind. He swiftly knocked them unconscious and flew directly toward the manor on the Flame Vermilion Bird.
However, it was precisely their loud exclamations that caught the attention of the Four Friends of Plum Manor. They all rushed out from their respective rooms.
"The Mei Manor is fortunate to have an esteemed guest like you visit; it truly brings glory to our humble abode. Fourth Brother, with such an honored guest here, why don't you bring out those fine wines you've been hiding and prepare them properly?"
Huang Zhonggong, though living in seclusion, remained well-informed about the major events in the martial world. Upon seeing what appeared to be an immortal riding a spiritual bird, his pupils involuntarily constricted. He then spoke loudly, prompting Danqing Sheng to leave immediately. He clasped his hands towards Ye Kai and said, "My fourth brother has a deep fondness for fine wine. Although it may not compare to the celestial nectar, it possesses its own unique flavor. Senior, please!"
Hearing his tone, Ye Kai found nothing strange about it; this part was also mentioned in the original work. However, he had initially intended to forcefully bring Ren Woxing out to see this contemporary hero.
But looking at the respectful and anxious expressions of these individuals, he hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "Alright!"
Regardless of how others viewed it, Ye Kai felt that although these four had their flaws, they were still quite acceptable. Even the one known as Black and White Child was merely somewhat self-serving.
In modern society, he had encountered many selfish individuals and found it didn't bother him much.
As they slowly descended to the ground, the Flame Vermilion Bird transformed into a fist-sized Crimson Bird that landed on his shoulder.
Witnessing this scene left the others even more astonished; such a massive spiritual bird had instantly shrunk to the size of a fist. This creature could only exist in ancient legends, right?
Nervously, they surrounded Ye Kai as they passed by a well and then entered the living room. Ye Kai glanced around and noticed a painting hanging in the hall, with several calligraphic works on either side.
Just by looking at the signatures, Ye Kai recognized them as the proud creations of Danqing Sheng and Bald Brush Man from the Four Friends of Plum Manor. In the original text, King Laozi had initiated a conversation on this topic, which piqued Danqing Sheng's interest and subsequently led the four into an abyss from which there was no return.
Observing those paintings and calligraphy, Ye Kai secretly shook his head.
It wasn't that these works were unattractive; on the contrary, they were quite good in his eyes. However, when compared to the original work, he suddenly recalled that saying: as long as someone is human, they have weaknesses.
Once you know your opponent's weaknesses and can lay your plans calmly, they will be at your mercy.
Recalling the appearances of the four individuals from the original work, a light sigh escaped as I realized they were all pitiable souls. Thus, I decided to drop the pretense.
Suddenly, my vision turned pitch black, and in an instant, I controlled all four of them who had just entered the room. With a flick of my wrist, a long rope bound them tightly and tossed them directly into the system space.
In just a moment, with a wave of my sleeve, the four reappeared. Utilizing the powerful divine force, I extracted the parasitic insects from their minds, specifically the Three Corpse Brain God Pill.
Looking at the still somewhat dazed individuals, I chose to ignore them; after all, this was merely a trivial matter.
Following that, with a multifunctional detector in hand, I walked through the narrow passageway leading from Mei Manor's dungeon to the bottom of West Lake.
Despite the numerous heavy iron and stone doors along the way, all reinforced with seals that would render even the top experts of this era powerless without keys to unlock them, it was hardly worth mentioning here. I passed through effortlessly.
After several twists and turns in the passageway, I finally arrived outside the cell where Ren Woxing was imprisoned. Through a square hole about a foot wide in the iron door, I could see inside—a ragged figure with a face full of beard, resembling a burly old man.
Tsk tsk, so this is Ren Woxing.
“Creeeak!!!”
The heavy iron door slowly opened, and the multifunctional detector emitted a soft and clear radiance that illuminated every detail of the cell.
“Hmm?!”
Ren Woxing was taken aback for a moment, then turned around. After adapting for a while, he suddenly opened his eyes wide, two beams of light shooting out as he shouted, "Who are you?"
"Ah, Ren Woxing, the great hero of the past, yet now you are half buried in the ground. Looking at you, I suppose you have about six or seven years left to live!" Ye Kai looked at the old master with white hair and tattered clothes with pity.
Ren Woxing's body trembled violently, and the chains binding his limbs clanked loudly as a surge of violent energy erupted from him. "Thief, are you one of Dongfang Bubai's people?"
It seemed that this fellow not only faced imminent death but also had a few screws loose. After all, anyone locked up in such a place for over ten or twenty years would go mad.
Ye Kai glanced at the old hero with pity, sighed, and shook his head. "Enough with the madness; I'm not from the Sun Moon Holy Cult. However, I do quite like Dongfang Bubai's style."
"You, Dongfang Bubai? Hahaha..."
Ren Woxing seemed to have heard something amusing. He wildly shook the chains on his limbs and laughed heartily. "A mere eunuch, and you actually... you actually like him... Hahaha!"
"Those who are pitiful must have their own faults!"
Ye Kai looked at the man who was laughing until tears streamed down his face. He felt neither excitement at meeting an idol nor sorrow at witnessing an idol's decline; he simply felt a sense of lamentation.
After taking another deep look at him, he softly said, "How do you know that while you are deceiving others, they are not also deceiving you?"
"Dongfang Bubai, originally named Dongfang Bai, was once a young master from a wealthy family. Later, after encountering bandits and being rescued by that fellow from Heimu Cliff, he became the handsome man known as Dongfang Bubai."
"I find it quite strange that none of you can see she is actually a woman?"
"Impossible! You're lying to me!" Ren Woxing's laughter abruptly ceased as he growled in a low voice.
Ye Kai rolled his eyes and replied disinterestedly, "I came to see you, and now that I have, let me ask you one question: do you want to get out?"
He didn't rush him; after all, having seen this place, there seemed to be little left to cherish in this world. As long as he waited a bit longer, he could search for a new Dimensional World.
Then, all that would be left was the analysis of the Nightmare Space Mark.
After a moment, Ren Woxing said in a deep voice, "It's been over ten years since the Old Man last wielded a weapon. I wonder if I still remember the sword techniques I learned back then. You may go ahead and make your move first!"
Having been imprisoned at the bottom of West Lake for twelve years, the sudden hope of seeing the light of day again stirred excitement within him, despite his efforts to remain calm. A hint of hoarseness in his voice betrayed his inner turmoil.
But Ye Kai was at a loss for words. Could it be that this guy had been driven mad by Black and White?
Who in their right mind would want to fight him?
Yet, it made sense; perhaps his only purpose here was the martial skills he possessed!
Poor fellow!
"I, as the Great Leader, ask you again: do you really want to get out? If not, then forget it; I can leave," Ye Kai said with an expression full of helplessness.
A glimmer of light flashed in Ren Woxing's eyes. "Are you truly going to let me out?!"
In the midst of their conversation, Ren Woxing suddenly stepped forward, the iron chains on his body clinking loudly as he thrust his finger like a sword.
This strike, delivered from below, seemed to pierce through the very air. At the same time, the entire iron prison shook as if a giant were swinging a massive hammer, creating a resonating hum that rolled like distant thunder.
"What incredible inner strength!" Ye Kai raised an eyebrow, flicking his sleeve. With a sharp clang, Ren Woxing was forcefully pushed back, crashing against the iron wall with a loud thud.
Ren Woxing's move was executed with effortless precision, his energy coursing through the sword and resonating throughout the chamber. Ye Kai reflected inwardly; without divine intervention, even after another fifty years of practice, he would never be able to achieve such mastery.
Just this one action revealed Ren Woxing's profound inner strength, which had clearly reached the level of a master.
However, he was too lazy to engage further. Just moments ago, he had already recorded everything related to the Star Absorption Technique.
Though there were certainly errors and omissions, it didn't matter much.
"Enough already! This Sect has no interest in playing with you!"
Ye Kai rolled his eyes dramatically and shattered the iron chains binding Ren Woxing's limbs. Without looking back, he strode toward the exit. "If you want to get out, follow me and stop wasting time, got it?!"
Ren Woxing stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
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