Wan Jian returns to his clan!

Chapter 153 Plotting for the Elixir, Protagonist and Villain
Lu Wubing flicked his finger, and a sound wave appeared, simultaneously severing two slender bamboos seven or eight zhang in front of him, turning their leaves into powder.

He froze on the spot, stopping his fingers from playing.

Overjoyed.

It wasn't because the power of this [Seven Emotions Sound] sonic attack technique was so strong that it shocked him.

Rather, it was because he discovered a very special aspect of this demonic art.

It is very beneficial to my current situation.

What are the cultivation and attack methods of the [Seven Emotions Sound]?
Lu Wubing had just received the complete inheritance, and with Senior Sister Shen Xinzhu's careful guidance, he mastered the basics in one go, his fingers flying across the field, and he became proficient in the techniques.

Perhaps due to the foundation of the [Mysterious Heaven Illusion Finger] mastery level, this zither playing finger technique is not too difficult to learn from beginner to proficient, and then from proficient to master.

He mastered all the techniques by flicking his fingers a few thousand times and also comprehended the core of the Seven Emotions Heavenly Sound.

At the same time, it became clear why Shen Xinzhu's face turned pale and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth after only producing one note on the zither.

She then took out a small white jade bottle with great distress, swallowed a purple pill, and her complexion improved somewhat.

Why did she behave this way?
Lu Wubing understood after unleashing a sonic blade.

"The so-called 'heart-to-heart communication,' or 'moving others with emotion,' actually involves first immersing oneself in extreme emotions... In other words, it's about first becoming possessed, then using that mad, extreme emotion to attack others, stirring up their inner demons."

"Through long-term training, I have developed a high resistance to these extreme emotions and am still able to maintain my original mindset."

However, the enemy lacks this experience. When drawn into the same situation, they become confused and unable to control their emotions.

If you are hit by the "Joyful String Sound" spell, you will be so happy that you want to jump up and down, forgetting what you are doing, and going crazy.

If you get hit by the [Raging String Sound], you'll just start hacking away wildly, completely losing your mind, and you won't even be able to find the enemy...

The reason why Shen Xinzhu's attack was so exhausting was because she had used up all her emotional influence.

She injured herself before harming others. She inflicted heavy losses on herself, sacrificing three thousand to three thousand of her own; her mental and emotional energy was severely depleted.

This is why demonic arts are called demonic arts.

Being under this training mode for a long time, experiencing joy, anger, sorrow, or shock, can easily lead to heart failure and the loss of the ability to feel happy or sad.

This aligns with a common principle.

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

The demonic influence can infect others, and it can also infect oneself.

If it gets out of control, it will eventually collapse.

But Lu Wubing discovered something strange inside...

If Sister Xinzhu attacks others with the crazy emotions she has cultivated, he can launch an attack with an additional emotion, without needing to enter into the mind, thus harming both himself and others.

That is the violent emotion deep within the sea of ​​consciousness.

That overwhelming, all-consuming rage, as if it wanted to destroy everything, was firmly suppressed deep within the heart. Yet, like a volcano beneath the soil, it surged and roared in the shadows.

Profound and vast, it changes people's hearts silently.

The evil aura that arose from practicing the [Primordial Spirit Sword Manual] was constantly growing stronger.

Previously, Lu Wubing used the "Pine and Crane Melody" to elevate his mind and calm his mind.

Later on, the [Soul-Suppressing Sound] of the [Azure Sky Chant] zither music was needed to suppress it.

【Azure Sky Chant】is simply a way of operating sound waves and has nothing to do with skills. It can calm the soul and keep the mind calm and undisturbed.

When one cultivates to an extremely high level, one becomes like ice and snow that never melts, remaining unmoved no matter how turbulent the outside world may be.

Just like the fairy of the moon.

Her heart burned with a fiery intensity, and perhaps due to the [Ji Family Mad Blood], that intense and volatile nature was extremely difficult to tame.

However, she suppressed it completely with the [Azure Sky Chant] mental technique, and what was revealed on the outside was a cold and aloof temperament, like a fairy from the moon palace.

Therefore, it is evident that the [Azure Sky Chant] soul-soothing sound is actually quite useful.

Even the boundless violent emotions cultivated by absorbing the primordial spirits of others through the [Primordial Spirit Sword Manual] can be suppressed and guarded.

But this situation is like building a dam over a river. The stronger the river, the higher and more solid the dam. But eventually, there will be a time when it can no longer hold the river.

Lately, Lu Wubing has been feeling that he is finding it difficult to cultivate the [Azure Sky Chant] Soul-Suppressing Sound, and he is not able to withstand the violent emotions.

The main reason is that I killed more experts, which made my spiritual energy abundant. As my spiritual power rapidly increased, my evil intent also continued to expand.

At this point, we must mention the "Seven Emotions and Heavenly Sounds".

The saying goes, "It's better to guide than to block."

Since the violent emotions of the Yuanling cannot be suppressed, then let go of some of the water.

How to release these emotions? The sounds of these seven emotions are the best outlet.

A single note from the zither dispelled the violent emotions of a primordial spirit.

Although this thing is endlessly regenerating, seemingly from nowhere, suppressing and controlling it becomes much easier once the methods of the Seven Emotions are employed.

He even felt that the horn that had grown out of the seemingly real yet illusory thoughts in his mind was slowly shrinking back a little.

A small nodule in my brain caused by the stagnation of blood and qi has also shrunk somewhat.

This is truly a joyous occasion.

They bought themselves some time.

'While it doesn't cure the root cause, it does treat the symptoms.'

As long as things can remain stable for the time being, a solution can be found.

Unfortunately, the seal of the character "形" was not perfect. My grandfather didn't know where he observed it back then. It was missing the visualization diagram of the head's movement.

As a result, his entire body was brimming with vitality and capable of constant repair. Yet, a fibrous tumor of vital energy grew on his head, which he couldn't repair.

Thinking of this, Lu Wubing's joy faded slightly.

Ultimately, he would have to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, Lu Chengyun, the "Southern Sword," and retrace his steps.

I don't know if he ever solved the problem.

Most likely not.

Otherwise, why would he have disappeared afterward?

According to my grandfather's diary, he obtained the "Form" character seal of the Ten Directions Seal in the capital.

Ultimately, we had no choice but to go to Weijing.

The soul has grown horns, and the blood and qi have condensed in the brain. I can't rest easy until this problem is fundamentally resolved.

'I hate people who write even a simple diary entry vaguely. At least write it clearly!'

Lu Wubing sighed, a bitter look appearing between his brows.

Shen Xinzhu, standing beside him, hurriedly poured out a pale purple pill and held it to his lips, saying urgently, "Quickly, take this [Purple Heart Pill]."

Who told you to attack like this when you'd just learned it and hadn't even gotten used to it yet? Are you feeling incredibly angry and your emotions are running high?

"It's alright, I can control it."

Lu Wubing took the pale purple pill into his mouth with her soft, fragrant hand and asked with a smile, "What kind of medicine is this? Judging from how much you treasure it, it must be very precious."

"It's not that precious, but the trade routes in the East Sea are controlled by others, making it very difficult for our Tianxing Sect to obtain one of the main ingredients for this pill, the Purple Flame Shell Pearl."

My father told me that more than ten years ago, there were still a few pearls available on the mountain, but three years ago, not even a trace of the shells could be found.

Therefore, the Heavenly Star Sect lost this commonly used elixir... and the cultivation speed of all disciples decreased significantly.

"Not only the Purple Heart Pill, a precious elixir that wards off inner demons and purifies the spirit, but even the Qi Cultivation Pill has long since lost its main ingredient..."

Nowadays, whether it's the Wangtianya lineage or the other two lineages at the foot of the mountain, obtaining even a small amount of [Minor Qi-Nourishing Pills] is difficult. [Water-Nourishing Pills] are also not guaranteed to be in regular supply; things are getting worse year by year.

Lu Wubing knew about the Water Essence Pill. When he killed the Yin Yang Monk and his companions, he found more than twenty pills on their bodies. Each pill could save him three days of Qi Gathering cultivation.

It is considered a good pill for increasing internal energy cultivation in the martial arts world.

Of course, it's a common product; you can buy it with money, as long as you have the channels.

The problem lies in the distribution channels.

The major powers themselves don't even have enough, so how could it possibly leak out?

Lu Wubing now uses this kind of elixir for his daily cultivation. His direct disciples on the mountain are given three pills a month, and his own Huichuntang also spent money to buy some.

The [Neiyuan Pill] is no longer available. On the day of the Three Sects Grand Competition, the Tianxing Sect awarded a batch of pills to the top ten, treating them like precious treasures.

One pill can save you six months of hard work.

Lu Wubing has never taken it yet.

"One of the main ingredients of the Peiyuan Pill is the nine-leaf snow lotus produced in the Great Snow Mountain."

Since the Northwest [Mingjian Hall] was attacked by the Demonic Sect, the supply of Snow Lotus has been cut off. In the past, when refining pills, they used [White Jade Lotus] from Jiangnan instead.

The refined Lesser Qi-Nourishing Pill was far less effective, only granting a ten-day boost. It was only slightly better than the Water-Nourishing Pill, but extremely expensive…

"As for the Purple Heart Pill..."

Where can I get the main ingredient?

Lu Wubing's eyes suddenly gleamed; he had discovered the wonderful use of this purple pill.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and a cool sensation filled his mind. He then noticed that the blood and qi nodule was slowly shrinking.

Although it wasn't very obvious, under the support of the medicine, his long-accumulated violent spirit gradually melted into wisps of distracting thoughts, which kept emerging.

The surging spiritual energy, like a great wave, collapsed and condensed inward, transforming into a crystalline liquid.

Under the influence of the medicine, Lu Wubing felt that his mind had never been so refreshed and comfortable.

With a thought, the speed at which the internal energy circulates and opens the meridians also increases.

A stick of incense passed.

Lu Wubing looked wistful, as if he hadn't quite finished expressing himself.

The medicinal effects of this pill have worn off...

My mental purification was about three percent complete, my mind felt lighter, and my spirit was lively and peaceful. The violent and evil intent had faded a little.

The strange effect almost made Lu Wubing lose his composure.

In my past life, I always saw stories that spiritual practitioners emphasized the importance of "Dharma, wealth, companions, and place." Although I now practice martial arts, the principle is the same.

No resources, no Daoist companion, no cultivation method, no territory...

Naturally, one can only watch others make rapid progress while one's own cultivation is like an old ox pulling a broken cart.

This damn Purple Heart Pill, aside from its other uses of increasing cultivation speed, just its effect of purifying the spirit alone solved my immediate problem.

Presumably, the sect leader is also very eager to obtain this elixir.

The reason he hasn't gone mad is because he's accumulated a little bit of precious elixir over the years, and he's been holding on by doing so.
The disrespectful thought flashed through Lu Wubing's mind. Thinking of the precious pill that Old Man Ouyang had given him last time, he couldn't help but sigh.

When the master and disciple first met, they were scheming against each other. Neither of them expected that glancing at the [Yuanling Sword Manual] would lead to such an awkward situation.

Even so, the sect leader did not hold a grudge against him in the slightest.

He truly deserves the title of "righteous and loyal."

Seeing Lu Wubing's anxiety, Shen Xinzhu chuckled and shook the empty little jade bottle. "For now, we really don't have any more. [Jin Yu Tang] spends a lot of gold and silver every year trying to find ways to collect Purple Flame Pearls, but the results are not significant."

They only managed to get a few pearls; the control was too strict.

She looked up and gazed eastward.

He shook his head and said, "Originally, our Tianxing Sect built a Mingxin Hall at the mouth of the sea, which was dedicated to collecting rare resources."

What's infuriating is that after Uncle Cheng and Uncle Wen had a child, their thoughts changed..."

Perhaps it's not easy to talk about the mistakes of our elders.

Shen Xinzhu's words were vague.

Lu Wubing understood.

Thirty years ago, the Tianxing Sect was essentially falling apart.

Many elders and disciples descended the mountain to live in seclusion. Only the main branch remained on the mountain, living a simple and frugal life...

Master Ouyang, despite maintaining this enormous structure, is struggling to even defend his own mountain gate, and his prestige is far less than before.

The consequences would be very serious.

Not only could they not protect the branch halls far away in the western frontier, but even the branch halls at the mouth of the East China Sea began to become disloyal and stopped offering resources.

Everyone had their own selfish motives.

It's unclear whether Ouyang Zheng tacitly approved of this happening, not wanting others to see the internal strife within the Tianxing Sect, or whether he was simply powerless to control the resource points at the foot of the mountain.

Anyway, he didn't say anything.

If the attitudes of the local branches and guilds far away are not so obvious, then the attitudes of the traveling and stationary merchants at the foot of the mountain are even more unpleasant.

They basically stopped paying protection money to the Tianxing Sect and instead joined other sects and families.

This explains why, when Lu Wubing first arrived at Tianxing Peak, the canteen didn't even have medicinal cuisine, and meat was only served once every three days.

Therefore, one's moral character shouldn't be too high. Being pure and self-disciplined is good, but for a sect leader to act this way will only bring suffering to his own people and make his enemies laugh.

You are loyal and virtuous.

People talk about interests and competition...

Although I have ever grown to respect my master and mistress's character more and more.

However, Lu Wubing gradually began to understand the choice between the Jin Yutang and Meng Hu Ao lineages.

Everyone has their own aspirations and cannot be forced.

"I'll teach you the [Azure Sky Chant]."

I gathered my scattered thoughts.

Lu Wubing secretly made a plan. He didn't mean that everyone would do anything for themselves. At the very least, he had to fight for the interests he deserved.

The Tianxing Sect has made a good start and will eventually return to its former glory.

My primary goal is to improve my cultivation and combat strength.

Without strength, you're nothing.

Not only did he fail to win the respect of heroes from all sides and gain access to various resources, he also failed to protect his own family and friends.

At this critical juncture of conflict between the two nations and the chaos of the martial world, any sign of weakness could lead to being swallowed whole by a hidden enemy.

You can only help others if you can help yourself. Therefore, first stabilize your base and build a solid foundation before considering anything else.

Not only do my own abilities need to be improved rapidly.

The fighting strength of those close to you must also be strong.

No matter how strong a person is, how much can they accomplish by constantly running around and working hard?

"Is it the 'Azure Cloud Chant' from the Da Li Ji family?"

Senior Sister Xinzhu's voice trembled slightly.

As someone in the music industry, he has a much deeper understanding of certain sound attack techniques than Lu Wubing, who is only a mediocre musician.

The Ji family's [Azure Dragon Roar] is a sonic killing technique whose fame is no less than that of [Seven Emotions Heavenly Sound].

Legend has it that an ancestor of the Ji family once let out a long roar on the battlefield, which terrified tens of thousands of barbarian cavalry, causing them to flee in terror...

To conquer the enemy without fighting.

It not only calms one's own soul but also intimidates the enemy's spirit.

It is a rare large-area group attack skill.

However, this technique requires a lot of mental strength.

The stronger one's mental strength, the greater the power of the sonic attack.

There's no shortcut to success.

Shen Xinzhu didn't value this kind of wide-ranging attack that mentally damages the enemy.

Given her mental strength, it would be quite remarkable if she could attack from a distance of three zhang (approximately 10 meters) around her.

What she wanted, of course, was the soul-suppressing effect of [Azure Sky Chant].

Suppressing inner demons and preventing emotions from corrupting oneself will rapidly increase the speed of one's cultivation of the Seven Emotions Heavenly Sound.

Furthermore, it won't be so difficult to attack.

This essentially made up for the shortcomings of this demonic art.

……

Lu Wubing once again affirmed Shen Xinzhu's musical talent, which far surpassed her swordsmanship talent.

After the [Bixiaoyin] was taught to her, she learned it in just over half a day.

Three days later, he was able to control his spirit at will and, in conjunction with the use of the [Seven Emotions Heavenly Sound], he could unleash seven powerful sonic blades in a short period of time.

Progress is ongoing.

However, her mastery of the [Flowing Light Sword Style] was stuck at the stage of simply reciting the script.

His own swordsmanship comprehension has only reached the mastery level of one move, the Tianji Sword Technique, and his progress has been relatively slow.

"I wonder if Senior Sister Xiaolan has made any further progress in her swordsmanship these past few days?"

After spending three days at his home at the foot of the mountain, Lu Wubing became somewhat worried about matters on the mountain.

After playing with the dolls with [Little Liuli] for a while, Lu Wubing bid farewell to Senior Sister Xinzhu, who was still immersed in the music, and took Xue Lihong's hand as they left through the hanging flower gate.

I could still hear the little girl Liuli's soft, reluctant sobs...

Lu Wubing smiled, helped the cat standing on his shoulder, mounted his horse, gently spurred the horse, and slowly drove out of the city to speed back to the mountains.

Along the way, we saw merchant caravans passing by from time to time.

The carriage was loaded with gifts and goods.

You can also hear some of the young men in the group talking about how they will pass the tests after they go up the mountain and how they will join the Tianxing Sect.

Lu Wubing did not stop and rode past.

This was a scenario he was happy to see.

As the Tianxing Sect swept away the surrounding bandits, its reputation spread again. Merchants from nearby cities and scattered villages naturally came to the mountain seeking protection.

Of course, there were also some passionate young men who wanted to seek out a master to learn martial arts.

……

"Junior Brother, you're back!"

After leaving his horse at the post station at the foot of the mountain, Lu Wubing quickened his pace. Just as he arrived at Yingxian Pavilion, a pale yellow figure floated up to him like a butterfly.

It's Ouyang Lan.

Lu Wubing chuckled, even suspecting that Senior Sister Xiaolan might be living at Yingxian Pavilion.

Every time I return to the mountains, the first thing I see is her.

Her pretty face was full of joy, and her big eyes blinked as if she had a thousand words to say to herself.

She rushed over at first, but then felt that it was a little unladylike. Remembering what her mother had said, she quickly stopped, tugged at the hem of her skirt, and asked with a smile, "Has that little girl been cured yet? My seventh senior sister has been worried about her these past two days and insisted that I make a few more trips to see if you've returned."

"Not only has Xiao Liuli been cured, but she is also very healthy and lively. Now that she has a godfather, I am a father now."

A warm feeling lingered between Lu Wubing's brows, a satisfaction not only for the person before him but also for having taken in such a wonderful daughter.

"Is her name Liuli? It's a nice name. Did you mention that you'd also let her recognize her senior sister as her godmother?"

As Ouyang Lan spoke, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, her cheeks slightly flushed.

“I also told her that her godmother Xiaolan would teach her the ‘Calming Heart Plate’ and the ‘Butterfly Picking Steps’ when she was three years old, and she said okay.”

"Who are you kidding? Such a young child can barely even greet people properly, how could they understand such complicated things?"

Ouyang Lan chuckled softly.

They chattered excitedly about what had happened on the mountain in the past few days.

"Junior Brother, you probably don't expect that this time, a total of 107 disciples from Menghu'ao came up the mountain to request the Young Master to pass on his skills."

The lowest level of internal energy cultivation among them was that they had opened two meridians, and the highest level was that three of them had reached the sixth rank and opened eleven meridians..."

She spoke lightly, clicking her tongue in amazement.

Obviously, no one expected that the cold-faced and unapproachable Uncle Li would do something so unusual and send all his disciples up the mountain.

They said they were wholeheartedly devoted and willingly became an elder.

Even Yu Qingshan, who used to be arrogant and haughty, became gentle and polite.

"That big, burly man has asked me three times if my junior brother has returned, saying he wants to ask for guidance."

He killed two fourth-rank and three fifth-rank bandits this time, charging ahead in battle and making many contributions.

"That suits his character. He is very pragmatic; once he learns that there are benefits to be gained, he immediately obeys orders and is willing to risk his life."

Lu Wubing understood immediately upon hearing this.

Uncle Li and Yu Qingshan, this adoptive father and son, are practically from the same family.

Especially practical.

He will look down on you when you are weaker than him.

When you are stronger than him, you will be very effective in using him.

Their loyal demeanor makes it seem as if they'd love to give you their whole heart.

However, if one day the powerful guest can no longer suppress the host, they can change their minds in a heartbeat.

But is it possible for them to surpass themselves?
Lu Wubing's lips curled into a slight smile.

I'm happy for these two people, and for the Menghu'ao lineage.

Just dedicate your life to serving others.

Rest assured, I will become a towering peak that will forever stand before you.

"Since we have already said that we will reward those who have made contributions and improve their swordsmanship and physical strength, we will not go back on our word."

"Follow the battle records: kill one enemy, or even wound one. Anyone who fights bravely can join the training."

"Where are our Benshan disciples?"

“They all deserve credit, but…” Ouyang Lan hesitated slightly, glancing towards Rotten Peach Mountain behind her.

"But there's a problem with the eldest brother, he..."

He actually disobeyed orders and let Jin Manjiang, one of the two villains of Hengjiang, escape, supposedly because they admired each other… He returned to the mountain three days ago and was punished by his father, who gave him twenty lashes and sent him to guard the tomb on Peach Mountain. I heard he'll be punished by facing the wall for three months.”

Ouyang Lan's eyes were filled with disbelief.

To be honest, his expression was hesitant, and he seemed somewhat worried...

"Peach Mountain, the location of the ancestral master's tomb, is that the mountain with many monkeys?"

Lu Wubing looked towards the back of Wangtian Cliff, and his expression became somewhat strange, a damn sense of déjà vu.

It's not that the gears of fate have started to turn.

It seems that a certain senior disciple is starting to have good fortune.

This news sounds like it belongs to a major character.

And I feel like I've become the "villain".

……

【Ask for monthly ticket】

(End of this chapter)