Zhu Tian: A journey of spiritual practice starting from Joy of Life

Chapter 274 Successfully Emerging from Seclusion: The Five Elements Protectors
Five years later, on the 12th floor, on the martial arts stage.

A figure radiating black and white light and another figure radiating multicolored light fought each other with all their might.

The most basic martial arts skills, under the influence of a solid foundation, have evolved into powerful moves.

The two exchanged a palm strike, retreated simultaneously, and changed the direction of their hands at the same time.

Several black holes were released around the figure on the left, from which beams of five colors burst forth, converging into a single burst.

Then, the figure on the right raised his right hand and released a stream of pure black true qi, while his left hand pushed out and released a stream of pure white true qi. The two then merged and condensed into a chaotic Taiji diagram that flew out and blocked the beam of multicolored light.

The two activated their true qi and clashed together.

But the figure on the right couldn't hold on for long and fell to the ground.

"That's it."

As soon as Leng Feibai finished speaking, he dispersed the true qi he had released, and a gentle look flashed in his eyes.

The avatar on the right was clutching its head, gasping for breath.

Seeing this, Leng Feibai also sighed.

After Leng Feibai reached the third level of the Reverse Rebirth Triple Cultivation, he finally understood why Zuo Ruotong stopped maintaining the Reverse Rebirth Triple Cultivation after discovering that the triple level had been broken.

If we compare the spiritual power of someone who cultivates the Threefold Reversal of Life to a pool of water...

Maintaining the reverse-generation triple state for a long time is equivalent to pumping water out of a pool.

Although the Reverse Rebirth Triple Realm can restore mental energy, the recovery speed of mental energy is far slower than the consumption speed as the realm increases.

To put it more precisely, maintaining a level one skill for an extended period is equivalent to a person using a ladle to scoop water from a pool.

Maintaining the second level involves a group of people taking turns drawing water from the pool using buckets.

Over time, the number of replies naturally falls behind, leading to restlessness, irritability, and a short temper.

As for the third level, it's equivalent to using a water pump to draw water from a pool.

Over time, one's mental energy will inevitably be drained, leading to collapse and madness.

Therefore, after Leng Feibai mastered the Reverse Life Triple Transformation, he used the Tempering Primordial Spirit chapter in the War God's Manual to alleviate the side effects of mental energy depletion.

However, this only reduced the side effects by about 80%, and could not completely eliminate them.

Subsequently, Leng Feibai and his avatar spent three years revising the Reverse Life Triple Rebirth based on the Yin-Yang and Shattered Void chapters of the War God's Record.

The original innate Qi was modified into Yin and Yang Qi, which reduced the possibility of failure in breaking through the barrier without affecting the original power of the technique.

At the same time, in order to enhance the combat power of the Reverse Life Triple Formation, Leng Feibai referenced the Pure Yang Palm and the Flying Waterfall Raging Tide, creating two palm techniques as complementary martial arts for the Reverse Life Triple Formation.

After recovering for a while, the transformed body stood up and said, "Let's stop here. With our abilities, this is the best we can do to transform the Reverse Life Triple Form. There's still more..."

The avatar paused, then said, "Don't be too happy yet. Although we modified the Reverse Life Triple Realm using the War God's Record, giving it the ability to shatter the void, it's still uncertain whether the world under one person can shatter the void."

"we'll talk about it then!"

Leng Feibai said calmly, "If we really can't break through the void, then we'll have to find another way."

At this point, Leng Feibai couldn't help but sigh. He didn't know if Under One Person could be broken.

However, in the world of Qin's Moon, there is indeed no possibility of breaking through the void.

Otherwise, after Leng Feibai sank into the mirage, he would probably have directly tried to break through the void to overcome the blockage in his internal organs.

As soon as he finished speaking, the avatar sighed softly and transformed into a stream of light that flowed into Leng Feibai's body.

In an instant, the improved version of the Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique cultivated by the Transformation Body also surged into Leng Feibai's body.

The next moment, the extremely pure Yin and Yang energy entered the Chaos Sea and became part of the power within it.

"The barrier still hasn't been broken. I never thought that even shattering the void couldn't break through this limit."

Leng Feibai sighed and turned back to the outside world.

At this moment, the Qin state had already annexed the three states of Chu, Yan, and Qi, and through the actions of his clone, he took away all the royal collections of the three states.

As for Ji Yan, Leng Feibai's clone originally wanted to rescue him.

However, Ji Yan was determined to die for his country and was rescued by the Mo family while seriously injured.

Finally, persuaded by Yan Dan, Ji Yan joined the Mohist school with him to find a way to rebuild the Yan state.

On Mount Taiyi, inside the residence of Tianzong Beimingzi.

At this moment, the bamboo house was filled with white banners, and in the center of the hall on the first floor, there was a memorial tablet for Bei Mingzi.

Leng Feibai silently bowed three times, then placed the three sticks of incense into the incense burner.

Seeing this, Chisongzi said calmly, "My master passed away a year ago. He died of natural causes and left no remains."

After hearing this, Leng Feibai sighed and turned to ask, "Where is Junior Sister Xiaomeng?"

"I've gone into seclusion!"

Chisongzi stroked his beard and said, "Not long after you went into seclusion, Junior Sister Xiaomeng was ordered by her master to challenge six elders. She won all six battles and then went into seclusion to comprehend the Supreme Forgetfulness."

Chisongzi then told the story of Xiaoling and Qingxuan. Not long after Leng Feibai left, Xiaoling asked the Tianzong sect to let her leave to travel, and she has not returned yet.

As for Qingxuan, before Wang Ben and Meng Tian led their troops to attack Yan for the second time, he found a reason to leave the Human Sect. Then, he rushed to the battlefield alone with a sword, summoned heavenly lightning to descend to earth, and perished together with Wang Ben and several hundred Qin soldiers.

Leng Feibai simply sighed and didn't say anything more.

"Junior brother!"

Chishongzi then asked, "Have you found the path you want to take?"

"We've found it!"

Leng Feibai sighed and said, "But halfway through the journey, we found that all we could see ahead were towering mountains and steep ridges, and there was no way to go."

Congratulations, junior brother!

Chisongzi stroked his beard and smiled, "If the road ahead is difficult, it means that the path you are taking may be the path to ascension. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so difficult."

"Hahaha"

Leng Feibai laughed after hearing this and turned to say, "Senior brother, do you know about my brother Ji Yan's matter?"

“Nephew Ji Yan…”

After Chisongzi finished speaking, both of them fell silent. The only downside to Leng Feibai becoming Beimingzi's disciple was that it disrupted the seniority system of the Heavenly Sect.

"cough cough"

Chisongzi coughed twice, then said, "He sent a letter to Tianzong, saying that in order to avenge the fall of his country, he has decided to join the Mohist school and leave Tianzong to avoid bringing trouble to his sect. He also asked his sect to keep an eye on you and not to go looking for him."

After hearing this, Leng Feibai sighed and said, "Senior Brother Danyang probably wants to beat my brother to death. Is he alright?"

"He cursed all morning, then went into seclusion for a while, and now he drinks heavily all day long!"

After Chisongzi finished speaking, he coughed twice.

Upon hearing this, Leng Feibai quickly helped the man up, saying, "Senior brother, are you feeling unwell?"

"Don't worry, with the life-extending pills you gave me, I won't die anytime soon!"

Chisongzi waved his hand, his face filled with regret, "It's a pity that I couldn't win Xueji back in the competition with Xiaoyaozi a few days ago!"

Upon hearing this, Leng Feibai frowned. Chisongzi had passed away the year after the last sword competition.

During this period, because Xiaomeng, who succeeded as the head of the Tianzong sect, was in seclusion, Xueji was kept in Xiaoyaozi's hands.

But things are different now. Chishongzi is still alive, and he has learned from his failures.

Chisongzi would never give Xiaoyaozi another chance to use the Evergreen Secret Technique. So, logically speaking, Xiaoyaozi shouldn't have been able to win this contest, so how did Chisongzi still lose?

Thinking of this, Leng Feibai couldn't help but ask, "Has Xiaoyaozi's strength improved again?"

"It's improved a lot!"

Chisongzi's brows furrowed, and he sighed, "He has gained further insights over the past few years. This time, I couldn't even force him to reveal his Everlasting Spring Secret Technique. It seems I truly am getting old!"

Leng Feibai was curious after hearing this, but he didn't ask any more questions, since asking such a question would be like rubbing salt into Chisongzi's wound.

After chatting for a while, Leng Feibai turned and went to the small courtyard where Danyangzi lived.

As soon as he entered, a strong smell of alcohol wafted into his nose.

Leng Feibai frowned, stepped forward, pushed open the door, and went inside. "Who is it?"

The voice coming from inside the room sounded somewhat drunk, clearly indicating that the person had drunk quite a bit.

As soon as Leng Feibai entered the room, a strong smell of alcohol filled his nostrils.

Seeing this, Leng Feibai endured the pungent smell, raised his hand and drew a cleaning talisman, cleaning the messy house spotless.

Under the influence of the talisman, the unpleasant smell quickly disappeared completely.

Upon closer inspection, Leng Feibai noticed several wine jars piled up around Danyangzi.

His face, however, was covered in deep red.

"Senior Brother Danyang, Senior Brother Danyang!"

"Who!"

Danyangzi opened his eyes groggily and saw a young man with white hair walking in front of him.

"Junior Brother Qingyang!"

Danyangzi's lips twitched. "What, you've emerged from seclusion? I..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

As soon as Leng Fei finished speaking, a crimson light covered his right hand, which he then pressed down on Dan Yangzi's body.

Under the dazzling light, Danyangzi quickly recovered from his state of drunken stupor.

"How could you be so drunk!"

As soon as Leng Feibai finished speaking, he asked in a deep voice, "Is it because of my brother?"

"Ok!"

Danyangzi struggled to sit up, his eyes filled with rage. "That brat, he actually went and hung out with those Mo family people. Doesn't he fear losing his life?!"

Danyangzi was clearly furious, but he quickly deflated and looked up at Leng Feibai, saying, "Junior Brother Qingyang, do you think they can restore their homeland?"

"do not know!"

Although Leng Feibai knew the answer in his heart, he would not say it.

"Everything is unknown, but given their current state, unless all of Qin's successors after Ying Zheng's death are incompetent and mediocre, they might still have a sliver of hope for a restoration!"

At this point, Leng Feibai immediately asked, "Senior Brother Danyang, did you go to the Martial Arts Tournament at Guanmiao Terrace a few days ago? What methods did Xiaoyaozi use to defeat Senior Brother Chisongzi again?"

Danyangzi sighed after hearing this, and then said, "Xiaoyaozi is also exceptionally talented. He actually took a different approach and created a sword technique that can manipulate the wind. Although Senior Brother Chisong tried his best, he couldn't withstand Xiaoyaozi's swordsmanship."

Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed across Leng Feibai's face.

Manipulating the gale—what kind of luck did Xiaoyaozi have to create such a sword technique?

Thinking of this, an idea flashed through Leng Feibai's mind, and he quickly said, "Then, Senior Brother Danyang, I'll take my leave first. Also, I advise you, excessive drinking is bad for your health, so please stop drinking!"

After saying that, Leng Feibai dashed out of Danyangzi's courtyard.

Traveling swiftly, Leng Feibai soon arrived at the Human Sect's residence.

Although the Heavenly and Human Sects have separated, the Human Sect's location is only two mountain peaks away from the Heavenly Sect's.

In a short while, Leng Feibai flew to the Human Sect's residence.

Looking at the building before him, Leng Feibai guided his true qi into his mouth and shouted, "Senior Brother Xiaoyao, Qingyangzi has come to pay his respects. Please show yourself..."

Leng Feibai repeated it three times in a row, and soon a violent tremor came from the Human Sect's residence.

In an instant, hundreds of disciples of the Human Sect rushed out from the shadows, lined up in two rows, and stood ready with weapons in hand.

Seeing this, Leng Feibai felt utterly exasperated and couldn't help but say, "What are you doing? Do you think I'm some kind of villain? I'm not here to cause trouble!"

"Junior Brother Qingyang is joking!"

Xiaoyaozi's voice rang out, and he quickly appeared in front of Leng Feibai.

Looking at the Snow Clearing in Xiaoyaozi's hand, Leng Feibai laughed, "Senior Brother Xiaoyao is really skilled, he has actually obtained the Snow Clearing once again."

"Junior Brother Qingyang didn't come here just to chat with me, did he?"

Xiaoyaozi stroked his beard and said, "I've heard that Junior Brother Qingyang is obsessed with martial arts. He must have come to challenge me to a duel."

Leng Feibai laughed after hearing this, "Senior brother guessed correctly. I heard that senior brother created a sword technique that can summon gales. I am quite curious about it, so I came to ask senior brother for some pointers."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyaozi's eyes flashed with a hint of helplessness. He said nothing more and turned to signal the disciples of the Human Sect to leave.

Although the disciples of the Human Sect did not want to leave, seeing Xiaoyaozi's insistence, they had no choice but to obediently return to their sect.

Seeing the disciples leave, Xiaoyaozi used his own true energy to control the snow, and six whirlwinds rose from the ground and surrounded him.

A fierce wind howled, and sand and stones flew everywhere, causing the branches and leaves of the surrounding trees to fly wildly.

"Two times!"

Leng Feibai praised him, then said, "But it's not like I can't handle it?"

After speaking, Leng Feibai made hand seals, and his eyes flashed with multicolored light.

Five Elements Protectors
A dazzling light shone forth, with five colors of light—blue, yellow, red, white, and black—surging forth, which then transformed into a giant three zhang tall behind Leng Feibai.

This move is one of the Five Elements Ultimate Techniques created by Leng Feibai, and the maximum height of the giant can reach about thirty zhang.

The next moment, Leng Feibai entered the room and stared intently at Xiaoyaozi opposite him.

Xiaoyaozi was completely bewildered. He felt that the method Leng Feibai was using was not a martial art from the same dimension as his own, but he still managed to urge the six storms around him to converge into one and rush towards the giant that Leng Feibai had transformed into.

Upon seeing this, Leng Feibai manipulated the giant to punch forward, blasting the storm away with a single blow.

After carefully observing and experiencing it for a while, Leng Feibai silently made his own assessment.

The power of this storm is at least at the level of a Category 10 typhoon, so Chisongzi's defeat is not unjust.

Seeing this, Leng Feibai dispersed the giant and laughed, "Senior Brother Xiaoyao's methods are indeed impressive. Junior Brother admires you. Farewell!"

But when Xiaoyaozi heard this, he felt that Leng Feibai was mocking him, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

But before he could speak, Leng Feibai used his lightness skill to leave, so he didn't say anything more.

But the moment Leng Feibai returned to his room, he suddenly felt restless.

Upon seeing this, Leng Feibai frowned, inwardly realizing something was amiss.

After all, in the past, this situation always occurred when someone I cared about was about to get into trouble.

In this world, the only people I care about, besides that idiot Ji Yan who follows Yan Dan, are my junior sister who is still in seclusion and my idiot disciple who has disappeared somewhere.

Thinking of this, Leng Feibai immediately sat down cross-legged and entered the inner realm to quickly perform divination.

(End of this chapter)