Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 272 Guigu Breathing Technique

"Senior brother, where are we going?"

Zhou Wu followed behind Huang Yu for a long time, but they still hadn't reached their destination, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Let's go where we're supposed to go."

Huang Yu spoke calmly, without turning his head.

"Hehe, has Senior Brother always been so aloof?" Zhou Wu said with a grin.

Huang Yu continued walking without giving any reply.

Seeing this, Zhou Wu didn't feel embarrassed at all, and quickly stepped forward again: "Senior brother, where did you come from...?"

"You talk... a lot all the time?" Huang Yu interrupted him with a flash of insight and said calmly.

"How much?" Zhou Wu was taken aback, then chuckled and scratched his head, saying, "It's alright!"

"You heard what Master said just now, so it's best if we don't get too close."

Huang Yu gave him a deep look: "So as not to affect the speed of my sword strike when I kill you."

"However... that's a matter for the future. At least for now, we are still fellow disciples, and besides our master, there are only the two of us left in the valley."

Zhou Wu's smile remained unchanged: "If I don't talk to my senior brother, who else can I talk to? You tell me, right? Besides, if my senior brother doesn't talk to me, how will he understand me?"

"It's up to you."

Huang Yu glanced at Zhou Wu, flicked his wrist, sheathed his longsword, and continued on his way.

"So... where did you come from, Senior Brother?"

Zhou Wu caught up with him, forcing a smile, and asked again.

Huang Yu glanced at him and said, "When you ask a question, you'd better state your answer first."

“Uh…” Zhou Wu paused for a moment, then decisively shut his mouth. Looking at Huang Yu’s back, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face: “Huang Yu, Huang, surname Huang, wait, I’ve long heard that the Huang family of the capital Chaoge has produced a martial arts prodigy. Is this person…him?”

"Zhou Wu, surnamed Zhou... is he from the State of Zhou?"

As Huang Yu walked ahead, he was also pondering in his heart.

Although the surname Zhou is not uncommon, most of the Zhou people gathered in Xiqi City, west of the Shang Dynasty, and worshipped Houji as their ancestor.

The Zhou dynasty was once just a small tribal state. Later, due to the invasion of foreign enemies, they migrated on a large scale to the vicinity of Qishan, submitted to the Shang dynasty, built the city of Xiqi, and began to thrive on that land.

After years of development, the Zhou state is now powerful and has become one of the most powerful vassal states under the Shang Dynasty.

and……

Huang Yu's eyes flashed. What others didn't know was that the Zhou Kingdom had long been a major concern for the Shang Dynasty.

So, if this junior brother really is from the Zhou Kingdom, then he can only sigh that his master really knows how to stir up trouble!
……

At night, the moon was bright and the stars were few.

Under the bright moonlight, the waterfall looked like a ribbon hanging between heaven and earth, with the water rushing down and crashing into the pool with a roar.

"Guigu, the art of diplomacy... the art of persuasion...?"

A figure sat on a reed awning, observing the sky and the earth, his mind filled with the classic texts of the two religions he had read, line by line, drifting through his mind.

It is indeed a jade tripod!

Frankly speaking, with his extensive reading, it would be much easier and less effort for him to simply find a few teachings to pass on than for him to painstakingly create new ones.

but……

Those methods are suitable for cultivating Qi, for slowly cultivating immortality and seeking longevity, but not for the cultivation of martial artists who pursue a glorious life.

Moreover... given the true identities of his two disciples, they have essentially given up on the path to immortality and cultivation.

Because whether it's a human king or an emperor, immortality is not permitted by the rules of Heaven.

Furthermore, since he became the founder of Guiguzi and bore the name of Guiguzi, what he would pass on to his disciples and younger generations would naturally be something unique, genuine, useful, and suitable for them.

This is why he chose to do the hard work at this moment...

Given his current level of understanding and knowledge of the rules of heaven and earth and all things, once he finds a direction to study and move forward, it would be a piece of cake for him to establish his own school of thought and forge his own path.

In particular, he also remembered that he had heard of the name Guiguzi even in his previous life.

The next day, it was still dark.

The sacred ox was still lying on the grass in the mountains, and the little black chicken was still sleeping with its head buried under one wing.

At this moment, the bamboo house opened, and Huang Yu stepped out and glanced at the opposite side.

Last night, they finally couldn't bear the thought of two grown men alone in one room, so Zhou Wu went to another bamboo hut.

Huang Yu listened intently and heard soft snoring coming from another room. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he turned and headed towards the reed hut.

In fact, before Zhou Wu came to Guigu, Yu Ding had never made any demands on him. He always cultivated on his own, so he would usually sleep until dawn to rest before practicing.

But today is a little different.

The arrival of this junior brother, along with his master's words, inevitably stirred a sense of crisis within him.

Especially after guessing that his junior brother was likely from the Zhou Kingdom, a thorn in the side of the Shang Dynasty, he began to have trouble sleeping.

Although his junior brother's strength was still quite far behind his, their master had said that their talents and intelligence were equally matched.

If he becomes complacent because of his current slight advantage in strength, he will eventually be overtaken by his junior brother and die by his sword...

While pondering, Huang Yu stepped over a bend in the valley.

Just then, a voice rang out from the darkness around the corner behind him: "Senior brother, up so early... Where are you going? Why didn't you call your junior brother?"

Zhou Wu emerged from the darkness with a smile.

Although his defeat in yesterday's competition was partly due to him holding back his strength, his opponent was older, had started cultivating earlier, and possessed profound cultivation. It could be said that in every aspect, this senior brother was far superior to him.

Even if he went all out, he was no match for them; he knew this better than anyone else.

Okay, if the opponent is stronger, then he won't sleep in as much as he likes, but will get up earlier to cultivate and make up for the difference in strength. Is that alright?

If he's right, then for young masters from noble families, it would be beneath their status if they didn't sleep until the sun was high in the sky.

What he never expected was that this guy in front of him was not only incredibly strong, but also got up so early in the morning, so diligent...

Although Zhou Wu was smiling, he was actually grinding his teeth, and he had an urge to swear.

How can he possibly make up for the gap in strength?

If the gap in strength cannot be bridged, then he has no doubt that one day he will be cut down by this guy in front of him with a single sword.

Damn old man, what kind of lousy dream did you have? What kind of lousy divination did you do? Didn't you say it was very auspicious? Didn't you say there was a great opportunity?
Of course, at this moment, besides being annoyed by his senior who got up early, he also felt a bit of admiration.

Zhou Wu could only see Huang Yu's back from behind, unable to discern his expression. Then, Huang Yu said without turning his head, "Since you're here, let's go together!" With that, he picked up his sword and continued walking towards the thatched hut.

If Zhou Wu had been a few steps faster, he would have noticed a hint of relief on Huang Yu's face.

Thankfully, he got up early today and didn't slack off...

On the canopy.

"Ok?"

Yu Ding was both surprised and excited when he saw the two fellow disciples coming down together, and when he saw Zhou Wu dozing off as he walked.
Is it... rolled up?

"coming?"

The jade tripod floated down from the reed awning.

"Yes!" The two nodded.

"Today, I will officially begin my teaching, instructing you on the Guigu Breathing Technique and breathing methods."

Yu Ding glanced at the two of them with his hands behind his back: "The location is at the top of the waterfall. I will go ahead and wait for you there."

Having said that, he took a step forward, his figure drifting away, his robes fluttering as he disappeared into the clouds.

"This..." Huang Yu and Zhou Wu exchanged a glance when they saw that Yu Ding had simply stepped over the cliff hundreds of feet high. Their respect for him deepened.

The two quickly arrived at the foot of the cliff. Zhou Wu looked at the cliff face and said in a deep voice, "It's so high... how do we get up there?"

Huang Yu looked around for a moment, then suddenly leaped onto a protruding rock on a mountain wall more than ten feet high. He then did the same and quickly went up several dozen feet.

Seeing this, Zhou Wu gritted his teeth and said nothing more, following Huang Yu's example, and chased after them...

thump!
When Zhou Wu leaped into the valley, he saw that Yu Ding was facing east, and Huang Yu followed suit and sat cross-legged behind him.

Zhou Wu dared not delay. He quickly came behind Yu Ding, panting heavily, and sat down cross-legged in imitation. However, his chest heaved and he was still panting heavily.

He turned his head and glanced at Huang Yu, who had his eyes closed. When he saw that Huang Yu's expression and breathing were extremely calm, a hint of annoyance and resentment flashed in his eyes.

He admitted that he was indeed much weaker than his senior, but he was not convinced!
The difference in their strength wasn't due to his inferior talent or lack of effort in cultivation. If the other person hadn't been born earlier and started cultivating earlier, he believed their strength wouldn't be so disparate...

"Do not be distracted, do not let your mind be disturbed! Attain utmost emptiness, hold fast to stillness, and observe the return of all things as they arise..." came the calm voice of the jade tripod.

Zhou Wu was stunned when he heard this, feeling as if these words possessed some strange power that brought him to a state of peace.

"The breathing technique is a method of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the body through a special breathing rhythm, tempering the body and strengthening the physique. Combined with your original body-refining methods, it can maximize your potential..." Yu Ding said.

"Absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth? Isn't that for Qi cultivators? Can we... martial artists do that too?"

Zhou Wu was taken aback: "I've heard that some martial artists have tried to absorb the power of heaven and earth, and ended up either going mad and dying from qi deviation, or exploding in body..."

Huang Yu also looked over at the jade cauldron.

Qi cultivators cultivate by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into their bodies, while most martial artists do not have the requirement to cultivate immortality. They can only externally refine their physique and internally cultivate true qi, using true qi to open up the internal circulation patterns of the body's microcosmic and macrocosmic orbits...

Only by cultivating to the level of a martial arts immortal can one be free from the harm of the power of heaven and earth.

"That's because their methods don't work."

Yu Ding said calmly, and his words left the two disciples looking at each other in bewilderment.

Yu Ding said, "Natural spiritual energy nourishes all things, and all things can absorb it. It's just a matter of whether their methods can help them bear this power. Listen carefully..."

As he spoke, he explained his improved breathing technique.

These two were truly exceptional individuals; they grasped the gist of the story after just one listen, and after only a few repetitions, they had memorized it.

“Give it a try!” Yu Ding said.

The two closed their eyes, formed hand seals, and began to breathe slowly and rhythmically, following the breathing techniques taught by Yu Ding.

"Hmm?" But soon, both of them tensed up, trembling violently, their expressions tense, and their breathing became erratic...

"If I kill these two brats today..." Yu Ding was pondering when suddenly his whole body tensed up. He looked up at the sky as if some great terror was about to strike, and hurriedly shouted, "Relax, it's okay, hold on, let your body remember and adapt to this state, don't stop, keep going..."

Yu Ding stared at the two of them nervously, his voice softening as he slowly said, "Relax, don't be afraid, and don't be nervous. Remember, even if you two die, I have a way to bring you back to life."

Upon hearing this, the two people seemed reassured, their bodies gradually relaxed, and their disordered breathing rhythm slowly returned to normal.

About half an hour later, the two of them were breathing steadily, and joy slowly appeared on their faces. They opened their eyes and looked at the jade cauldron with surprise.

If, when they first started cultivating, one of them felt like he had fallen into a volcano and the other like a drowning person, suffering immense pain, then after they got through it, all the pain and discomfort disappeared, replaced by comfort!
A comfort that is hard to put into words.

……

Moreover, after practicing this breathing technique, they felt their energy greatly increased, and their internal organs seemed to be nourished as if by a precious elixir.

"Thank you, Master!" The two exchanged a glance and bowed in gratitude.

Thank goodness nothing bad happened... Yu Ding turned around guiltily and waved his hand, saying, "Not bad!"

At that moment, the fiery red outline of the sun peeked out from the east.

"coming!"

Yu Ding's eyes flashed: "Hurry up and cultivate facing the rising sun. This is the best opportunity to cultivate during the day."

"Yes!" The two closed their eyes and continued their cultivation.

Yu Ding looked at the two of them and saw that as they breathed, a purple-tinged essence of the sun entered their bodies through their mouths and noses.

Next comes the breathing technique... Yu Ding's eyes flickered as he looked at the two of them.

A short while later, as the crimson sun fully rose above the horizon, Yu Ding woke the two and said, "Time's up, so don't waste any more time. Next, I will teach you the unique breathing technique of Guigu."

Huang Yu and Zhou Wu exchanged a glance. At this moment, they were completely convinced of their master and bowed deeply, saying, "Yes, Master!"

"Listen carefully, if the breathing technique of Guigu is for cultivation, then it is to maximize the development of your potential."

Yu Ding looked at the two and said, "Then the breathing technique is a method used in battle to greatly enhance your physical functions for a short period of time, allowing you to unleash several times more power than usual..."

Upon hearing this, their eyes gleamed with excitement.

If these two lads truly reach the realm of martial arts immortals in the future, combined with the power of the Vertical and Horizontal Sword Technique...

Huang Yu and Zhou Wu were suddenly startled. They realized that their master was looking at them with intense eyes that shone with a strange light of expectation.

"I don't know why, but your teacher..."

Yu Ding hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm suddenly really looking forward to seeing how you all perform in the future."

The two men exchanged a glance, their eyes meeting in mid-air, then clasped their hands in a fist salute and bowed, saying in unison, "No matter who wins in the end, we will never let Guigu be disgraced!"

"Good!" Yu Ding's eyes flashed. It must be said that these two disciples not only have good comprehension, but their awareness is also quite high...

P.S.: I guess Pineapple returned too late, and all the readers left in disappointment. Now I can't even see two book reviews or comments on this chapter. I hope to see you again someday!
Sigh, without book reviews from fellow readers to draw inspiration from, I feel like I've lost all my writing inspiration! (sigh)

(End of this chapter)