Dao Qi Wu Zang Guan Guan: I became a Daoist Master in the 1990s

Chapter 122 The Sword of the Five Elements' Mutual Generation and Restraint
On the playground, a cool night breeze ruffled the hair on Qi Yun's forehead.

He put down his fist, stood up, and closed his eyes to savor the feeling he had just experienced.

At that moment, he felt as if he were in a realm of absolute calm, his primordial spirit suspended high, like a god looking down, he was clear about the subtle changes in his blood and qi, and even every inch of his body, as if he were looking at the lines on his palm.

With the slightest thought, true qi arrives instantly, flowing smoothly and without the slightest waste.

With intense concentration, they calculated the most effective way to exert their strength, maximizing their potential.

This is an incredibly mysterious state, as if a complete optimization and upgrade of the operating system has been completed without any changes to the hardware!
However, this extreme control and composure also takes a huge toll on one's mental and physical energy.

At this moment, a deep sense of exhaustion surged into his heart like a tide, his temples throbbed slightly, and he felt an unprecedented weariness in his spirit.

He let out a long sigh, and the mysterious state around him receded like the tide, replaced by a strong feeling of exhaustion.

"Thank you for your kindness, Captain Song." Qi Yun said with a slightly hoarse voice, cupping his hands in thanks. "I have benefited greatly from this experience."

Song Dingqian was still immersed in shock, waving his hands repeatedly and saying excitedly, "I dare not accept such praise! I dare not accept such praise! The master's extraordinary talent is truly... truly terrifying!"
Countless martial artists throughout history have wasted their lives stuck at this hurdle, yet the Abbot managed to break through it in a single night… no, in a single battle! I admire you! I, Song, am utterly convinced!

Qi Yun smiled slightly, his weariness growing stronger: "Let's call it a day, Captain Zhong, Captain Song, I need to go back and rest."

"Master, please do so!"

"Take care, Guan Chang!"

Song Dingqian watched Qi Yun's slightly tired but steady figure disappear into the night, muttering to himself, "The unity of intention and energy... it really worked!"

Song Dingqian turned his head sharply, still unable to hide his excitement: "Old Zhong! Did you see that? Mind and Qi in perfect harmony! He actually broke through like that! This talent..."

Zhong Weiguo remained calm and patted him on the shoulder: "Old Song, stop making such a fuss."

What do you think the master of a lineage is? Is it really just good luck?
This is a future Celestial Master, a figure of ancestral master level!
His innate talent, comprehension, and opportunities are far beyond what ordinary people can compare to.

You only got this job because you were in a good position. Otherwise, how could such a lucrative position as a liaison officer have fallen so easily to Song Wan, with so many people eyeing it?

This experience alone will be more than enough for her to benefit from in the future.

Upon hearing this, Song Dingqian's excitement gradually turned into shame, and he said in a low voice, "Thank you so much this time."

"Alright!" Zhong Weiguo waved his hand. "Hurry up and clean up the mess on the playground!"

……

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains.

When Qi Yun woke up, he felt refreshed and his energy from the previous day had been fully restored.

He sat cross-legged on the couch, his mind stirring slightly, trying to enter that state of "mind and breath in harmony" once again.

Having learned from the first success, this time it went much more smoothly.

With a calm mind and highly focused intention, the primordial spirit seemed to quietly rise, and that absolute rationality and sense of control returned.

He pointed his fingers like a sword and began practicing the Five Elements Thunder Sword Technique in the room.

From that wondrous "third-person perspective," he calmly examined each of his sword moves. With his will in mind, his true qi flowed with unparalleled precision, the sword moves flowed seamlessly together, and both power and agility reached new heights.

What surprised him even more was that, in this state, his understanding of the essence of swordsmanship seemed to deepen suddenly.

When he practiced the transformation between the Wood Element Withering and Flourishing Sword and the Fire Element Wildfire Sword, his mind naturally flowed, and he suddenly realized that the two sword intents were not simply a transformation, but rather had a subtle connection that complemented each other and wanted to merge into one!
Wood fuels fire; the cycle of life, withering and flourishing, can be transformed into the fuel for a raging wildfire!

Not only wood and fire, but also fire generates earth, earth generates metal, metal generates water, water generates wood... the five elements generate each other in an endless cycle, and the corresponding sword moves seem to contain the possibility of such fusion and transformation!
"So that's how it is!" Qi Yun suddenly understood. "This sword technique was created by Master Qingsong in his later years. He comprehended the mysteries of the five internal organs and the five elements. It is a unique martial art of Taoism. Its profoundness is far more than just the five forms on the surface."

The five elements generate each other, which is fundamental; naturally, sword techniques can also be integrated and elevated!

"Master Xuanqing didn't point this out back then, surely because he saw I wasn't ready yet, fearing I'd be too eager for quick success and my foundation wouldn't be solid. Presumably, once I return to the mountain, Master will guide me in the right direction."

Having figured this out, he felt relieved and couldn't help but smile.

Then, his thoughts shifted again: "Since the five elements generate each other, they also restrain each other."

Wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, fire overcomes metal, metal overcomes wood… If these principles of mutual restraint were to be combined in pairs, what kind of fierce and domineering killing technique would that be?

However, when he tried to deduce the sword technique based on the mutual restraint of the five elements with his mind, he found that even in this state of "mind and energy in harmony", it was extremely difficult.

The mutual generation of the five elements is a natural process, like the flowing of rivers, with a clear pattern of integration.

The mutual restraint of the five elements is a struggle against the odds, and the conflicts, confrontations, and transformations between them are far more complex and violent than those between the generating elements.

Although he could glimpse a hint of mutual generation and fusion at this moment, it was only a hint. To truly integrate the two mutually generating sword moves into one, he still needed a lot of understanding and practice, which was by no means something that could be achieved overnight.

As for the principle of mutual restraint, it is like facing a chaotic fog, with no clues or entry point. Forcing a deduction only makes one feel mentally sluggish and the sword intent clashes, almost disrupting the balance of true qi within the body.

Qi Yun immediately stopped, exiting the mysterious state, and understood: "One must eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. It would be good enough to be able to fuse one or two of the mutually reinforcing swords. The wonders of mutual restraint are far beyond what can be fathomed at this moment, and forcing it will be of no use."

At that moment, I felt a pang of hunger in my stomach.

Qi Yun composed himself, pushed open the door, and headed to the restaurant.

Inside the restaurant, Zhong Weiguo and Song Wan were already waiting. The table was filled with local Chongqing breakfast specialties: Chongqing noodles, oil tea, glutinous rice balls, and wontons in chili oil, all with a wonderful aroma.

"Did you rest well, Abbot?" Zhong Weiguo asked with a smile as he stood up.

Song Wan immediately stood up and greeted them respectfully.

"Very good." Qi Yun nodded and took his seat.

Several people ate and chatted in a harmonious atmosphere.

After eating some porridge, Zhong Weiguo put down his chopsticks, his expression became more serious, and he got to the point: "Master, now that everything is settled, could you tell me in detail about the ghost you encountered before? This matter is of great importance, and the bureau needs to record it."

There are priorities in doing things. Qi Yun's attitude towards 749 was not good before. If I asked about this matter then, I would probably be rejected by Qi Yun. In addition, Qi Yun's own importance far exceeds that of the ghost incident itself.

Therefore, Zhong Weiguo only inquired about this matter after he had properly dealt with Qi Yun's affairs.

Qi Yun was also curious about how Bureau 749 handled such incidents. These ghosts in the mortal world were so powerful that they involved the power of rules. He himself was only able to protect himself with the help of the Great Black Edict. What methods did the people of Bureau 749 use to deal with these ghosts?
(End of this chapter)