There's something wrong with me

Chapter 153 The Great Enlightenment

The island lord's residence is located slightly to the east of the island.

"Island Master! We have a great cultivator on our island!"

At this moment, in the main hall of the mansion.

A guard was excitedly reporting to a burly man, recounting in detail how Zhang Feng had subdued the evil cultivator an hour earlier using his miraculous 'mantra magic'.

This burly man was none other than Island Master Lin.

His spiritual energy tempering skills had reached a high level, and his every move brought an invisible sense of oppression.

But then, after hearing the guard's report, he showed an incredulous expression.
"Can a single word freeze someone in place? Is that really true?"

As a master of spiritual energy, Lin Island Master naturally knew about the wonders of spiritual energy and also knew some of the cultivation methods of cultivators.

Therefore, in his mind, it was impossible to "freeze someone with a single word".

In particular, that heretical cultivator was also a cultivator.

Can a cultivator freeze another cultivator in place?
At least among the cultivators he knew, no one could do that.

But it is precisely because of Zhang Feng's miraculous magic that there is this 'impossible' aspect.

This made the island lord realize that Zhang Feng was definitely a highly skilled master with profound 'sound skills and cultivation'.

He had never seen or even heard of such a highly skilled person.

Even the famous "Demon-Subduing Arhat" from over a decade ago couldn't do it.

Thinking of this, the island lord quickly composed himself and solemnly asked the guard who had reported:
"Nephew, where is this Zhang the Boat Owner, this Zhang the Hermit, now?"

"Captain Zhang possesses the virtues and chivalry of a true hero!" The guard couldn't help but praise him.
"Third Uncle, I invited Captain Zhang to wait inside the mansion, but he said, 'The master hasn't invited me, so I'll wait outside.'"

I immediately rushed over to inform my third uncle.

"How foolish you are!" Island Master Lin frowned, then strode out of the hall.
"How can such a learned and reclusive person be treated with such disrespect?"

"Third Uncle! Your nephew has not been negligent either!" The guard caught up with him and explained, "On his way to the mansion, the master intended to retrieve the evil cultivation techniques, wanting to observe the origins of this unorthodox cultivator."

Seeing this, I had two brothers chain up a large monster, and then had the monster lead the way, sending out several people to learn the magic from the masters.

Furthermore, before reporting to his third uncle, the nephew also invited the expert to enter the side hall first and prepared the finest purple leaf tea.

Purple Leaf Tea is a specialty of Lin Island. It has a bittersweet taste and is believed to have the effects of dispelling dampness and nourishing the body.

Generally, only when Island Master Lin receives ambassadors representing various dynasties will he take out some of these items.

But now Zhang Feng is enjoying it all by himself.

at the same time.

Side hall.

Zhang Feng sipped the fairly good tea while glancing at the evil cultivator kneeling beside him.

He is now completely disheartened, filled with despair and deep hatred.

Zhang Feng ignored him and instead looked towards the entrance of the side hall ahead.

"Senior Zhang..."

Island Master Lin entered with a big laugh and a cupped hand, immediately addressing him as "Senior."

That's why he knew he was no match for Zhang Feng the moment he saw him.

Because he looked Zhang Fengshi up and down, and couldn't see through him at all.

In addition, the other party easily subdued an evil cultivator with 'sound power' and knocked out two monsters from a distance with spiritual energy.

Then there's no need for a fight to test each other.

He is the island owner; he cares about his reputation and doesn't want to lose.

"Island Master Lin." Zhang Feng stood up to return the greeting, his aura natural.

As long as his spiritual thoughts surpass his inner demons, Zhang Feng can achieve 'no leakage' in his essence, energy, and spirit.

However, if inner demons outweigh spiritual thoughts, then Island Master Lin will feel what it means to experience the instinctive oppression of one's physical constitution.

His physical fitness level should be 125.

Zhang Feng could roughly determine Lin's physique by observing the fluctuations of the 'body tempering spiritual energy' emanating from the island master.

It seems that it was right of me not to come in the first place.

Otherwise, even if you manage to defeat him by chance despite being of a higher level, but you can't completely overwhelm him, you still won't be able to create an absolute deterrent.

And now.

Under the overwhelming intimidation, Zhang Feng casually said to him:
"I've heard that Island Master Lin has collected the divination techniques of several dynasties."

May I borrow it?

Before he could answer, Zhang Feng smiled and said, "I also have some internal cultivation methods."

"Alright!" When facing a master, Island Master Lin readily agreed, "When would you like to observe, senior? This junior will guide you."

Zhang Feng liked this approach; complete physical dominance made the originally tedious 'official social interactions' much easier.

Otherwise, we'll have to worry about all sorts of power struggles and intrigues again.

"This person is now in your hands."

Zhang Feng then pointed to the heretical cultivator, preparing to hand him over to the authorities.

Because I've asked all the questions I needed to ask.

……

into the night.

Zhang Feng's crew members all moved into a small mansion outside the city lord's mansion.

Zhang Feng also temporarily stationed himself here.

And not long after they moved in, the guards who had previously retrieved the magic spells brought over several evil cultivation manuals and a giant crow.

Later, in a side hall.

The guards served Zhang Feng tea and water.

Zhang Feng used his internal energy as a blade, and amidst screams, he dismantled the crow as the others watched with squinted eyes.

We've seen most of the living specimens; now it's time to examine the more detailed internal structure.

Compared to playing mind games, Zhang Feng prefers to analyze knowledge and deepen his understanding.

Meanwhile, its body was spread out on the table, with a layer of oilcloth underneath.

The guards serving Zhang Feng around him were horrified.

Of course, they had seen plenty of bloody scenes, including all sorts of fish with their bellies cut open and drying in the sun all over the island.

But now, a 'monster' has been destroyed.

This 'special' status gave them a very strange feeling.

Zhang Feng ignored them and instead observed the internal structure of the crow.

Beside it were several normal crow carcasses, as well as the baby crow that had already been dug up.

Zhang Feng was examining each item one by one, looking for the differences.

About an hour later.

Through analysis of the fragments, some cultivation methods, and the knowledge left behind by the Arhats, Zhang Feng confirmed that the cultivation methods in this world were quite different from his own spiritual cultivation.

Because for this crow to 'transform into a human', it would need to cultivate for at least several hundred years and condense its own 'golden core'.

Unlike mice, they don't 'form' quickly.

The cultivation methods in this world are roughly 'Qi cultivation and foundation building', as well as the unattainable 'Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Out-of-Body, and Spirit Transformation'.

These are completely different systems.

And based on this system.

Zhang Feng felt that if he were to correspond to a realm now, it would be 'Foundation Building' in terms of strength, 'Nascent Soul or Out-of-Body' in terms of magic, and 'Divine Transformation' in terms of spiritual thought and knowledge.

After all, he understood the basic principles of his own immobilization technique, the clay bowl for material recombination, and all sorts of outrageous knowledge.

If we really need to differentiate, then it's classified as a Divine Transformation type of magic.

However, to perform 'perfectly', you need your own data (strength) to support it.

As long as the skill level is sufficient, then it can be executed perfectly.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng also had his own ideas.

If one now understands all the functions of deer and horses, and further improves one's microscopic manipulation skills, or uses genetic scientific instruments for assistance...

With his current strength, he could already achieve the 'immortal' level of 'calling a deer a horse'.

You don't need to reach the level of an 'immortal' in terms of strength.

If one further understands 'soybeans and people' and can access knowledge of spiritual and intellectual matters, one could even achieve the mythical feat of 'turning beans into soldiers'.

Alternatively, one can use a flower, a leaf, or even a handful of soil to 'create a living human being'.

Then, am I considered an immortal?

This is no longer an immortal, but the sage Nuwa.

But in reality, Zhang Feng felt like he was nothing.

Because I have attained the knowledge of the rules governing all things, I am naturally able to create things.

Just like real-world biological scientists, they can also use science and technology to create humans and other things.

But can their thin arms and legs be considered saints in ancient mythology?
They simply understood the implicit rules of the world, and the 'Tao' regarding people and things.

Thinking about this, Zhang Feng felt as if he had finally understood.

Knowledge is the source and the way of all things!

Once one's knowledge reaches a certain level, and one's strength also reaches that level, all kinds of supernatural powers can be unleashed through one's own efforts.

However, it is possible to have the ability but not the knowledge to reach a certain level of understanding.

Even if one were an immortal and could perform the "scattering beans to create soldiers" technique, one would only "know what it is, but not why it is so," unable to apply the knowledge to other situations, and even less able to understand the deeper rules and laws governing matter.

But if you understand the essence of 'matter recombination'...

Zhang Feng felt that he could not only turn beans into soldiers, but even turn beans into television sets.

Simultaneously.

Zhang Feng also felt that the first thing to do in cultivating Taoism is to know what you are cultivating and what you need to cultivate.

Of course, it's not about repairing the TV.

Instead, it cultivates 'knowledge' and 'mind (spiritual thoughts)'.

The mind can enhance one's physical condition and strength, and can also visualize knowledge.

Moreover, as long as one is focused and energetic, one can learn things quickly and analyze knowledge rapidly.

Knowledge is the foundation, and also the source of elevating one's mind and spirit.

With knowledge, one can improve their cognition, physical health, and spiritual awareness.

In Zhang Feng's cultivation system, the two are also multiplicative bases.

When the time comes, as long as you are focused, you will definitely learn knowledge quickly.

If you learn knowledge quickly, your mental state will definitely be high.

same.

It was also through the dissection of the little crow.

Based on his previous learning and current understanding, Zhang Feng, with keen insight, analyzed the specific meaning of 'supernatural powers'.

They are actually various 'disciplines', encompassing all kinds of knowledge in astronomy and geography.

Taken together, it's essentially the same as 'nature' in elementary school textbooks.

The Tao has always been present in people's lives.

Zhang Feng suddenly realized that he had been putting the cart before the horse, focusing too much on martial arts and other disciplines while abandoning the true path of nature. His past medical and martial arts practices, and even his current pursuit of immortality.

Although they are minor core subjects in the main curriculum, they are still somewhat unbalanced.

At this moment, Zhang Feng felt he had understood.

And know what happened in the past, such as 'changing the main storyline to geology, what kind of cook is cooking, what kind of transport team'.

Those are all knowledge within the Great Dao, without distinction of high or low.

at the same time.

Zhang Feng was also prepared.

Next, we will focus on cultivating our spirit and improving our memory.

While ensuring that one's own martial arts skills do not decline, one should learn a variety of skills.

After all, I've already developed a specialization, and it's a pretty good one at that, at least I have 'spiritual memory'.

Therefore, we should use this as a foundation to achieve the popularization of knowledge.

……

Three years later.

tired.

Although Zhang Feng has now opened up six spiritual senses, he has only just finished learning this evil cultivator's exquisite corpse refining technique while ensuring that his own martial arts skills do not decline.

Furthermore, he has gained some insights and control over the art of malevolent energy.

Zhang Feng can now control the 'yin wind evil energy'.

But I didn't have time to look at other essential nautical knowledge about this world, or some miscellaneous subjects.

Then, the next step is to experiment with corpse refining, verify it step by step, and finally use it for oneself.

It's complicated just thinking about it; there are so many topics to cover.

This is not something that can be done in a short time.

Fortunately, there is plenty of time in this world, so there's no need to rush.

Therefore, at this moment, we should focus on one path: cultivating the Corpse Technique.

Thinking like this.

That day, Zhang Feng went to the underground prison on the island.

Deep within the dungeon, that heretical cultivator is being imprisoned.

"Captain Zhang..."

As he passed by, the prison guards all bowed to Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng nodded slightly and walked to the innermost cell, looking at the evil cultivator who was already filthy and disheveled.

Although he was not clean, his eyes were clear and bright, and his cultivation had deepened.

“Not bad.” Zhang Feng nodded, praising without reservation: “To be able to calm his mind and cultivate magic even after falling into prison is quite a talent.”

"No! It should be that this junior thanks the senior for enlightening me!" The evil cultivator seemed to have a sudden realization, and also seemed very sincere as he said:
"If it weren't for your words of truth three years ago, which dispelled my inner demons, I would probably have gone astray down the evil path..."

He spoke as if he regretted it, but in reality he just wanted to get out.

It was precisely because the island lord and Zhang Feng had not killed him that he believed he still had a chance to live.

'They probably value my abilities and want me to work for them...'

now.

The evil cultivator watched Zhang Feng while also having his own thoughts.

'Hmph, Zhang Feng came here today, surely he also wants to persuade me to surrender.'

"Alright, I'll go along with his wishes for now, and then I'll figure out a way to escape and get revenge!"

He thought of his two spirit beasts and felt a surge of hatred, wanting to tear Zhang Feng to pieces.

Zhang Feng disregarded his thoughts and said directly:

"Now that you've recovered your strength, and I've also learned your corpse-refining technique, I'll use you to test how your corpse-refining method works."

"What?! You want to use me to refine a corpse?" He was stunned at first, feeling that things were not going in the direction he expected.

But then, seeing that he was doomed, he stopped pretending to have seen the error of his ways and instead cursed resentfully:

"Zhang Feng, you deserve to die! You deserve to die! You are unworthy of being a highly skilled cultivator! You are unworthy of being a senior expert!"

……

Another month has passed.

The evil cultivator, whose cursing was relatively refined, was tortured to death by Zhang Feng.

But the Corpse King has not yet appeared.

It seems there's something wrong with this corpse refining technique.

This requires you to correct it yourself.

……

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Beside a cliff on the edge of the island.

Zhang Feng looked at his fingers, which were turning black, and realized that he had practiced incorrectly again.

And now, Zhang Feng is training himself.

He himself had been corrupted by the evil energy, and his right index finger was almost necrotic.

Let's start with resonance repair. Let's stop researching the evil energy and focus on mastering the various ancient martial arts of this world, as well as some spiritual energy tempering techniques.

The island lord's warehouse has many books, but he hasn't read them properly.

At the same time, Zhang Feng was also quite happy.

Because after training yourself to the point of injury, it seems like you'll have time to study other subjects.

Moreover, this injury was not intentional; it was a necessary part of the cultivation process.

However, in the past, I would only engage in these attempts at cultivation when I was about to return to the world.

Back then it was simpler; if you achieved something big, you could just use a resurrection skill.

Such as this time.

In the past, once I saw that I was injured, the next thing I would do was try to open my meridians continuously.

They'll be resurrected after something big happens.

But now, Zhang Feng chooses to recuperate and then look at those spiritual energy tempering methods.

……

Three and a half years have passed.

This day marks the eleventh year since I came into this world.

Zhang Feng completed the task of refining his body with malevolent energy.

Although it is impossible to switch between malevolent energy and spiritual energy.

However, he increased his constitution by 15 points using the evil energy and became more familiar with its application.

Zhang Feng's current physique is 219.

The limit of the Dan Jin world is 241.

However, there are still 9 years left in this world, and with the addition of various ancient martial arts and body tempering techniques, it should be over.

Although the 'character aptitude' and 'world time' of this world are far inferior to those of the 50-year-old Danjin world, the amount of knowledge here is simply too vast.

With his own memory bank, proficiency, and spiritual herbs and fruits, surpassing the limit again is a natural outcome.

Zhang Feng felt this was the right thing to do.

It is only natural to gain something from learning.

Even if this body's talent is lacking, and the world's time is short.

But under the rules of knowledge, fundamental changes can be achieved.

Zhang Feng felt that this must be the meaning of life in adventure games.

They transformed what should have been decaying people into new legends.

……

Another month has passed.

Zhang Feng roughly organized all the knowledge on Lin Island.

Even if you haven't mastered everything, make a note of what you've learned.

Because of this, too much time has been wasted.

More than a decade has passed without us even realizing it.

None of the non-main storyline matters have been resolved yet.

To avoid being too rushed in the future, Zhang Feng decided to deal with the matter first.

After I finish processing this, I'll learn and memorize it slowly.

It just so happens that Island Master Lin has some information about 'Sea God Island' and 'Legendary Pirates'.

Moreover, I currently have more than fifty crew members, each with a physical condition of around 60-70.

If we wait a few more years, their prices won't rise by much.

So there's no need to wait.

And today.

Coastside.

A large ship was moored at the dock, with a hull over thirty meters long and six heavy cannons.

It was Zhang Fengxin's ship, and Zhang Fengxin named it 'Xiuling'.

The tall, burly crew members boarded the ship one after another, without attracting much attention.

In the past few years, Zhang Feng had told the island owner that he wanted to cultivate in seclusion.

Therefore, many people are unaware of their whereabouts and have even forgotten about them.

But regarding the reputation of 'Ship Owner Zhang'.

Zhang Feng knew that this story was widely circulated and that many dynasties probably knew about it as well.

After all, the ship owners who came and went had already taken their business with them.

Whether others believe it or not, I don't know.

Because the sea is full of legendary figures and stories, as well as some outrageous ghost stories, after being passed around, not many people believed them.

"set sail."

now.

Zhang Feng stood at the bow of the ship, looking at his crew.
"Target: Mingchao."

Ming Dynasty was a dynasty thousands of miles away.

'Poseidon Island' is in their territory.

Furthermore, I heard from Island Master Lin that there is a legendary pirate over there who has been roaming around robbing merchant ships from various dynasties in the past few months.

The pirate's ship was fast.

The 'Poseidon Island' and 'Legendary Quest' also overlap.

Let's do it together then; it'll save us the trouble of running back and forth.

(End of this chapter)