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Chapter Thirteen: Gray Robed Man
Lin Feng walked to the mountainside cave and saw a man.
The man was dressed in a gray long robe, and his figure was somewhat thin. However, he exuded a vibrant energy, with bright eyes that sparkled with life, radiating an aura of tranquility and depth. What stood out the most was his short hair. In this world, men with short hair were quite rare. His hair stood straight up, not a single strand drooping, resembling a brush. Even more striking was his beard, which was thick and shaped like the character "一" in clerical script.
Perched on his shoulder was a monkey, which looked frail and could barely open its eyes. It could only occasionally blink slightly to take in the world around it.
Seeing the man's appearance, Lin Feng couldn't help but laugh. The face was too familiar, reminiscent of characters from language textbooks he had encountered from middle school to high school.
"What are you laughing at?" the man asked Lin Feng earnestly.
Lin Feng replied honestly, "Your outfit is quite funny and familiar. If I saw you in my world, I would definitely think you were playing a role."
"Do I look like Mr. Lu?" the man asked again.
Upon hearing the name Mr. Lu, Lin Feng was completely stunned. He stared at the man in disbelief for a long time before regaining his composure. "You... you also crossed over?"
"That must have been a century ago. How is Earth doing?" the man asked calmly.
Encountering an Earthling in another world was something Lin Feng had never dreamed of; he couldn't help but exclaim, "No way."
Just as Lin Feng was about to speak further, the man raised his hand to stop him. "Let's not discuss matters from my world. I've been here for a century and have already become one of the locals."
"Lin Feng" asked in confusion, "Is there really no one or nothing on Earth that you long for? Before the Centennial, it was the period of the Old Democratic Revolution. You don't seem like an ordinary person; don't you miss your comrades?"
The "Gray Robed Man" remained expressionless as he replied, "All things in the world have their own rules. Before the Centennial, I wanted to go back, but I couldn't. After the Centennial, even if I could return to Earth, what would it matter? Everything has changed. Living in the present and doing what needs to be done is all that matters; overthinking only leads to unnecessary troubles."
Upon hearing this, "Lin Feng" immediately asked, "Can you return to Earth now? Does Earth still exist for our world?"
The "Gray Robed Man" said, "The universe is vast, with many realms and star regions. Earth is a wondrous place. Since the Centennial, with the sudden Temporal Distortion, there have been occasional instances of one or two people coming from Earth."
"Aside from you, I've seen two people from Earth. All of them died without exception," the "Gray Robed Man" added.
"Why did they die? How did they die? What caused the Temporal Distortion?" "Lin Feng" pressed eagerly.
"There is a significant connection between Earth and this place; you'll understand once your Foundation reaches a certain level. People from Earth are not suited for cultivation, especially unable to adapt to the rules of this world for cultivation. The reason you can cultivate is that you possess a Stone Pearl from Earth."
"Lin Feng" suddenly realized why he had been struggling so hard yet couldn't reach the first level of Foundation Establishment. It turned out his body did not conform to the rules of this world and was not recognized by it. No wonder he had tried every method and endured countless hardships but still couldn't cultivate and was bullied by "Lin Shan" and others.
Thinking about the Stone Pearl, "Lin Feng" became alert and instinctively took a step back. This Stone Pearl must be an extraordinary treasure; otherwise, how could it resist the rules of this world and aid his cultivation?
"You need not worry. Although the Chaos Pearl within you is precious, I am not your junior brother and do not hold such blind admiration for Huang. I will not take what belongs to you by force. If I were to encounter my junior brother, given his blind worship of Huang, he would likely borrow it just to take a look."
Hearing this reassured "Lin Feng." It made sense; if this person wanted to take his Stone Pearl, it would be an easy task. "Lin Feng" sat down and asked, "Senior, may I ask who Huang is?"
"Emperor Huang," replied the "Gray Robed Man" calmly.
"Who is Emperor Huang?" Lin Feng asked somewhat awkwardly. Ever since he had crossed over to this world, he had been staying in Qingshan Town, at the bottom of the Walker cultivation level, and knew very little about the Cultivation World.
The Gray Robed Man did not answer but instead looked at the water tank. Inside, something was cooking, emitting a rich aroma of meat.
"It's done."
Only then did the Gray Robed Man show a faint smile and picked up a spoon to eat for himself.
Lin Feng realized that this water tank was his own, and the bag of salt beneath the Gray Robed Man was also his. He couldn't help but say, "Senior, it's not right to steal someone else's things. Or could you let me have some too?"
The smell of the meat was simply too enticing, making Lin Feng feel utterly exhilarated.
Soon, the Gray Robed Man finished off all the delicious food in the tank, leaving not even a drop of broth for Lin Feng.
"Senior, that's really unfair. I worked hard to bring this water tank here," Lin Feng complained.
The Gray Robed Man glanced into the void, his brows slightly furrowing. He murmured to himself, "Time is truly pressing."
"What do you mean by time pressing?" Lin Feng asked in confusion.
"Don't speak."
The man in the long robe shot a glance at Lin Feng, and suddenly Lin Feng felt an overwhelming pressure enveloping him, rendering him unable to move; even breathing became incredibly difficult. Is this what an unparalleled expert feels like? Just a glance could kill him.
Lin Feng suddenly thought of the figure he had spoken to, the one who had talked with the Giant Ape. Could that person be this Gray Robed Man before him? If so, that was terrifying.
"Your current method of cultivation is nothing short of self-harm. Cultivating your physical body from the inside out is the best choice. If it weren't for the nourishment of the Stone Pearl, you would have already died crashing into the Mountain. Only you could come up with such a foolish method."
"But it’s effective! I've improved a lot," Lin Feng protested stubbornly.
"Enough talk," the Gray Robed Man reminded him again, causing Lin Feng to immediately cover his mouth. Strong individuals often had strange tempers; one wrong move could lead to his demise. Even knowing that this man was from Earth, he dared not act recklessly.
"Relying on elixirs to enhance your Foundation is also unwise. Cultivation is like a pyramid; the deeper your foundation, the higher the final tower will stand. By hastily trying to advance, your ultimate cultivation will struggle to reach the Supreme Being Foundation."
"The Foundation Realm is the beginning of cultivation and its foundation; it is of utmost importance. Today, I will strip you of your cultivation and make you start over. The Foundation Realm Ninth Layer must not be enhanced through elixirs or external forces; it must rely on your own cultivation to reach perfection."
"Practicing True Qi Internal Strength is not advisable. This world primarily cultivates Vital Energy. Thus, you have strayed from the right path from the very beginning. How can True Qi compare to Vital Energy? Cultivating your physical body with True Qi will leave you vulnerable even at its peak. I will teach you a Martial Arts Technique; focus on cultivating it and draw Earth Qi to solidify your foundation."
Lin Feng listened carefully, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He hadn’t expected to be criticized so thoroughly. Moreover, this man, meeting him for the first time and without even checking his pulse, already knew about his cultivation methods. Truly, strong individuals were extraordinarily powerful.
"To assist in Foundation Establishment, enhance your Physical Strength from within. You can use a Medicinal Bath."
With a wave of his hand, the Gray Robed Man ignited a fire beneath a water vat, and a stream of clear water flowed into it from an unknown source. The clear water quickly began to boil.
The Gray Robed Man took out several Clay Pots, opened their seals, and poured a crimson liquid into the vat. As a result, the water inside began to boil even more vigorously.
"These are the True Blood from the ferocious beasts. Due to a poor Foundation, you have chosen low-tier ferocious beasts. Bathing in Beast Blood can enhance your Internal Organs, Eight Extraordinary Meridians, and Physical Strength from within."
"Be careful not to draw upon this spiritual energy for cultivation, or you will repeat the same mistakes."
The Gray Robed Man raised his hand, and two beams of light flowed from his fingers, instantly entering Lin Feng's body.
"I have already crippled your Cultivation. You will start over. As for Physical Strength, it cannot improve your Foundation. Additionally, I have sealed the Stone Pearl Aura within you to ensure your safety."
"Senior, when will Physical Strength catch up with the Foundation? What if I break through my Foundation on my own?" Lin Feng earnestly asked.
"With just Physical Strength, at the first level, one can achieve an arm strength of ten thousand pounds."
"At the Ninth Layer, wouldn't that mean achieving ninety thousand pounds of strength?" Lin Feng found it hard to believe.
"Ninety thousand pounds of strength is merely average for a strong practitioner. A true formidable practitioner must possess one hundred thousand pounds of strength to break through the Foundation Realm and enter the Nurturing Origin Realm," the Gray Robed Man said seriously.
"Alright, let's begin the Medicinal Bath."
With a wave of his hand, the Gray Robed Man exerted force and lifted Lin Feng into the water tank. His wounds had not yet healed, and as he soaked in the Beast Blood, an overwhelming pain surged through him, far exceeding the agony of soaking in seawater.
Lin Feng let out a muffled groan, unable to catch his breath, his face turning a deep shade of red. After a long while, he finally managed to breathe again and couldn't help but scream in agony.
The Medicinal Bath lasted for a long time; Lin Feng's entire body was flushed red, his face pale and tear-streaked. These were not tears of sorrow but involuntary tears from unbearable pain.
Rising from the water tank, Lin Feng discovered that all his wounds had healed completely; the effect was truly astonishing. He felt an immense power coursing through his entire body.
The Gray Robed Man tossed an object, a black Ancient Cauldron that stood as tall as a person. He looked at Lin Feng and said, "Lift it."
"Alright."
Lin Feng was filled with confidence, feeling the energy within him with nowhere to release it. He wrapped his hands around the waist of the Ancient Cauldron and lifted it with all his might. However, the Ancient Cauldron remained completely still.
"Try again."
Unwilling to back down, Lin Feng shouted and rubbed his hands together. This time, he exerted every ounce of strength he had, his face turning crimson as he held his breath, slowly managing to lift the Ancient Cauldron.
"I have placed a secret technique on this cauldron; its weight will change according to your Foundation. When you can lift it a thousand times, it will indicate that your Cultivation can break through. Otherwise, it will suppress your Cultivation," the Gray Robed Man advised earnestly.
"A thousand times?" Lin Feng responded in disbelief; lifting it once was already a struggle, and now he had to lift it a thousand times to advance his Cultivation.
The Gray Robed Man stood up and said, "Focus on your training. I must head to my next destination."
Hearing the Gray Robed Man's farewell, Lin Feng felt a deep sense of reluctance. He asked, "Senior, may I ask for your name?"
"You will know my name when the time is right," came the reply.
"Senior, when can we meet again? Can you take me with you? Will you accept me as your disciple? After all, we are both from Earth; we are fellow countrymen," Lin Feng urged anxiously.
“During the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference, if you secure first place, someone will come to find you and take you into the sect as my junior brother. If you do not achieve first place, it means your talent is mediocre, and there is no need for us to meet again.”
“Additionally, this Spirit Monkey was born sick and can only survive with the nourishment from the Stone Pearl within you. Take good care of it.”
The Gray Robed Man held the sleeping Spirit Monkey on his shoulder and handed it to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng accepted it and said, “I will take good care of it. Senior, can you tell me about the sect?”
“Wait until you are qualified. To enter my sect, you must reach the same Foundation level, unmatched in Jiuzhou. Today, I am taking you as a disciple on behalf of my master; once you secure first place in the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference, you will officially join.”
“If you do not achieve first place, someone will still come looking for you. They will retrieve what belongs to my Mountain Gate.”
After finishing his last sentence, the Gray Robed Man's figure vanished without a trace. Lin Feng was left bewildered, holding the frail monkey as he looked around and shouted loudly, “Senior, I will definitely succeed! Just wait and see!”
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