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Two brothers, just like that, reconciled during Lingfeng's moment of injury.
Azure Vine wiped away tears and turned to look at Lingfeng, but his face suddenly turned crimson. It turned out that Lingfeng was wide-eyed, curiously staring at the two big men. Upon noticing that Azure Vine had seen him, Lingfeng quickly closed his eyes.
"Stop pretending. If you're better, get up and walk around!" Azure Vine said irritably.
Qing seemed unaffected, cheerfully walking over to Lingfeng's bedside, touching Lingfeng's forehead and murmuring, "It's fine now; your temperature is normal."
Lingfeng pouted and quickly defended himself, "I didn't see anything; you two continue!"
However, Azure Vine's expression grew even darker. "What do you know about these things? This is called familial affection. Do you understand?"
Lingfeng, however, was unconvinced and didn't realize he shouldn't take it too seriously at that moment. "Of course I know what familial affection is! But it seems like Brother has never hugged me so affectionately!" He crossed his arms over his shoulders as if embracing a beloved person.
Qing chuckled softly and gently scolded, "You shouldn't be so blind; you have no idea how worried your Brother was just now."
"It's over, it's over!" Lingfeng exclaimed. "Now you two are united against me, a defenseless child!"
In truth, Lingfeng didn't understand. He only knew that as Ling Xueer's brother, it was natural to protect and care for her. But he didn't realize how important the bond between brothers and close friends was.
At night, the crickets resumed their chatter. The large round moon hung above like a clean porcelain plate.
"Ling Xueer, are you living with Chang'e now?" Lingfeng wondered.
A gentle breeze passed by, but Lingfeng felt nothing.
He shook his head, trying to dispel the thoughts in his mind. Sitting cross-legged on the rooftop, he attempted to apply the first chapter of Cultivation Notes.
Lingfeng began to follow the instructions in the book, not having high expectations for himself. He already lacked any True Qi in his body, and considering that the Immortal Peach had nearly cost him his life, it was likely that he was even emptier inside.
However, in reality, things were not as Lingfeng had imagined.
Lingfeng tried to channel all his strength, moving through every meridian in his body. Suddenly, he realized that a warm current was slowly flowing under his control.
Lingfeng opened his eyes wide. "What is this? Could it be that the Immortal Peach hasn't been completely removed from my body? But why do I feel no discomfort at all?" Lingfeng found it increasingly strange and finally decided to try again.
Sure enough, the warm current continued to flow within him. Following the method of accumulating True Qi, Lingfeng practiced again and discovered that the warm current was not flowing due to his control but was continuously accumulating in his Dantian because of the cultivation technique he was practicing. That feeling was so comfortable that it made Lingfeng feel lazy and reluctant to move.
Lingfeng didn't know how long he had been lost in this sensation; he only knew that when he woke up, it was already a starry night. The moon peeked out from behind the clouds, appearing somewhat comical.
Lingfeng did not feel tired and had no desire to sleep. With such a strange current suddenly appearing in his body, he felt both delighted and worried. The warm current seemed very beneficial for him, but he was concerned that it might not be the True Qi he had longed for.
Lingfeng rested his chin on his hands, lost in thought, wishing he could become a god-level figure immediately, save Ling Xueer, and then ride a Flying Sword across the skies.
As he thought about this, Lingfeng couldn't help but chuckle.
The next day, Lingfeng got up early. He tried to memorize the entire second chapter and practiced operating it.
The second chapter of Cultivation Notes discussed the method of circulating True Qi, known as Qi Surge in the Dantian. In contrast to the first chapter, which focused on accumulating True Qi, the second chapter taught how to draw True Qi out from the Dantian and circulate it throughout the body.
Of course, while it seemed easy at first glance, it was indeed a challenge for beginners.
Lingfeng did not tell Azure Vine about the surging strange current within him; instead, he tightly closed his room door early in the morning and secretly practiced sitting on his bed.
Lingfeng followed the instructions in the manual and began to adjust the strange energy within his Dantian, similar to how one would approach an unfamiliar dog. Just as a strange dog can be aggressive towards people, so too can True Qi. If True Qi within the Dantian is not tamed, it can become ferocious and suddenly surge out, breaking through the body's organs.
At first, Lingfeng did not know how to engage with the strange energy in his Dantian, as the manual did not provide detailed guidance. Gradually, Lingfeng felt as if he was merging with his own body, following the meridians and diving into the Dantian.
He seemed to see a strange flow of energy, restless and eager like a newborn baby. However, it remained obediently within the Dantian, like a thousand-mile horse waiting to be discovered. It was also like a hawk that, when silent, goes unnoticed but astonishes when it finally cries out.
To gain a dog's trust, one must offer it food. But how could he earn the trust of the strange energy within him? He couldn't just eat something, Lingfeng pondered.
Although Lingfeng was unsure whether the strange energy in his body was indeed True Qi, he sensed that it was extraordinary.
“True Qi?” Suddenly, Lingfeng recalled that when he had just arrived here with Azure Vine, in order to win the challenge of Wisdom Link, Wisdom Rain, Azure Vine had infused a bit of True Qi into him.
“When True Qi flows throughout my body, I feel an increase in fighting spirit and even my strength boosts. At that time, when True Qi entered my body, I felt a warm sensation inside—yes, that's the feeling,” Lingfeng exclaimed excitedly, as if he had discovered a new continent, jumping several feet high.
With that gentle leap, unexpectedly, the True Qi within him surged and throbbed as if wanting to break free from its cage.
Filled with joy, Lingfeng ran outside and practiced the Shattering Stone Fist Technique. The Shattering Stone Fist Technique is a powerful martial art that not only strengthens the body but also grants immense power once mastered. However, its fatal flaw is that its movements are extremely twisted, making them awkward for the body and slowing down speed. Thus, this technique is often used for physical training rather than actual combat.
In the courtyard, Lingfeng quietly closed his eyes as the sun slowly revealed a hint of red before gradually growing larger until it finally leaped into view.
At that moment, Lingfeng suddenly opened his eyes wide, clenched his fists, and began to swing his Shattering Stone Fist.
Though he had often used this technique for physical training before, it lacked any real power. To others watching him, Lingfeng's movements resembled more of an awkward dance than martial arts.
However, at this moment, the Shattering Stone Fist was met with the rustling sound of falling leaves from Lingfeng Dance. Before the leaves even touched the ground, they were shattered into powder by Lingfeng's fist techniques. The Shattering Stone Fist no longer resembled a dance; it was more akin to Thai boxing, with no weak moves, only fierce and overwhelming power.
After a set of punches, Lingfeng was panting heavily. His face had turned crimson, looking particularly spirited.
As he paused, a warm current surged from Lingfeng's Dantian, darting around like a mouse in a maze.
Startled, Lingfeng quickly sat cross-legged and guided his True Qi to spread throughout his joints and body parts. Where the warm current flowed, the soreness immediately vanished, leaving him feeling incredibly relaxed. Just like that, Lingfeng broke through the practice of energy surging from the Dantian.
The Cultivation Conference did not stop; today marked the third day, which was the day of the free Martial Arts Competition.
Everyone had intended to quietly cultivate their own skills, but that rough man shouted for Man Qing and startled Azure Vine about their agreed duel location. The crowd had long harbored dissatisfaction towards Man Qing and secretly encouraged Azure Vine to eliminate him.
Azure Vine was not an ignorant person; he knew that for fifty years, Man Qing had been cultivating and taking disciples in the Barbarian Lands. Over these fifty years, Man Qing had numerous talented students under him, rivaling those of the Demon Suppression Sect. If he were to kill Man Qing during the duel, disciples from the Barbarian Lands would come seeking revenge. At that time, all sects would likely sit back and watch the fight unfold without intervening. However, Man Qing was also narrow-minded; after their last duel, Azure Vine regretted it greatly. The only solution now was to lose.
A mere draw would not suffice either; otherwise, Man Qing would likely continue to pester him until there was a clear winner.
The duel between the two would take place at the Immortal Training Ground, over a hundred miles away from the Demon Suppression Sect. This area was surrounded by mountains and belonged to a valley that served as a training ground for high-ranking individuals of the Demon Suppression Sect.
At this moment, leaders of various sects stood at a height watching the two experts in the center of the training ground.
Lingfeng had long known about the duel between himself and Man Qing. Usually, they only engaged in playful banter and had never witnessed a serious competition between prominent figures or seen two adults battling each other.
Thus, he insisted on Azure Vine bringing him along. However, to prevent any massive energy waves during the duel from harming Lingfeng, Azure Vine set up a protective barrier around him.
Azure Vine and Man Qing stood in the middle of the training ground for a full hour. Lingfeng felt somewhat restless and could hardly wait to see Azure Vine deal with Man Qing. However, adults often behaved this way; they liked to lock eyes for a while before dueling—was it some sort of internal power contest?
Azure Vine held a faintly glowing ancient sword, while Man Qing wielded a massive sword, its blade embedded deep into the ground, radiating a fierce light.
Looking at the crowd surrounding them, everyone wore a frown, their True Qi protecting them. Even the Water Demon had a worried expression, gritting his teeth.
Suddenly, a loud explosion occurred, and Qing and Man Qing were sent flying back several dozen meters. At the same time, the people around them were also thrown backward. However, Qing remained still, merely deepening the protection of his Lingfeng and reinforcing his shield, which still vibrated violently.
Lingfeng was stunned; he hadn’t seen anything happen. Why did there suddenly come such a loud noise? Where did it come from?
"Are you okay?" Qingwei asked with a smile, looking down at Lingfeng.
Lingfeng shook his head, revealing a look of confusion.
Qing explained, "They are competing using Spiritual Energy, employing an invisible Spell. The explosion just now was caused by their Spells colliding!"
Battles between experts are like this—hidden dangers lurk in the invisible. When lower-level Spell users fight each other, what is compared is their familiarity and proficiency with martial arts techniques.
However, the contest between Azure Vine and Man Qing no longer relied on martial arts. Both knew that comparing martial arts techniques would only waste time. In the end, it would not determine a winner and could lead to mutual destruction. Thus, they chose to compete in spiritual power; only by testing spiritual power could true experts measure their strength.
Of course, in actual combat, an advanced martial arts technique perfectly combined with a Spell would allow that person to triumph over others of equal level.
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