Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 147 The True Explanation of Yin and Yang, One of Them Escaped!

The passage was deep and winding, leading upwards.

Dongfang Zhen was full of praise for the strength that Lin Ye had just displayed.

He wasn't guarded much, and he spoke frankly about his identity and his family background.

His personality is unexpectedly straightforward, like a child who hasn't grown up, and he exudes a pure and innocent aura.

Lin Ye also felt the urge to make friends again after a long time.

Soon, a light appeared at the end of the passage.

The two stepped out, and a bright and open view opened up before them.

A vast, boundless mountain basin unfolds before our eyes, the concentration of energy in the air several times greater than that of the helipad below.

Take a deep breath, and pure energy flows into your body through your limbs and bones, making you feel completely comfortable.

In the distance, mountains stretch endlessly, shrouded in mist.

Nearby are pavilions and towers, scattered among the mountains and forests in a well-organized manner. The ancient eaves and brackets complement the modern buildings, creating a unique picture.

"So, Brother Lin, isn't this place full of sacred cultivation grounds?"

"The entire basin is covered by a huge energy conversion array. Look, that's the core area of ​​the array."

He pointed to the two most magnificent buildings halfway up the mountain.

"That's the Martial Arts Hall, the place with the most abundant energy in the entire training camp. The martial arts class will probably be held there later."

"The one next to it is the martial arts training hall, used for practical combat training."

Then, he pointed to an elegant courtyard at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by lush bamboo groves.

"That's the Meditation Hall. It's always lit with a special kind of incense that helps people concentrate and calm their minds. It's a great place to practice spiritual visualization techniques."

His gaze shifted to the other side, where a building was constructed entirely of black rock, with a faint medicinal smell and a strange, fishy odor wafting from its entrance.

"That's the Marrow Cleansing Hall. Simply put, it's a place for bathing, except that the baths are soaked with all kinds of top-grade medicinal herbs. Most importantly, they are also mixed with the blood of a special Tianyuan alien race."

"I'll show you around sometime when I have time."

Finally, Dongfang Zhen's gaze fell on a domed building made entirely of silver-white alloy, exuding a futuristic feel.

"That's the Ling Shu Hall, the most expensive place in the entire training camp!"

“There is a special instrument inside. There are only three in the entire Ninghai, and one of them is here.”

"The instrument can test and stimulate the original martial arts spirituality within a martial artist. Even if it cannot be awakened directly, it can greatly enhance our existing spirituality."

"The cost of this thing is terrifying. Just the maintenance alone is estimated to be in the millions every day."

Hearing this, Lin Ye's heart was stirred.

Martial arts spirituality.

Will my first martial arts inspiration awaken here?
"Besides the Military Academy and the Training Academy, you need to pay for credits to get into other places. As for how to get credits, you'll have to ask the instructors. The rules are different for each year."

The two followed the cobblestone path and began walking towards the military academy halfway up the mountain.

Along the way, Lin Ye's gaze was drawn to a solitary stone tower standing not far away.

It was a nine-story ancient stone tower, its body covered with traces of wind and rain erosion, exuding a desolate and ancient aura.

“That’s the Nirvana Tower.” Dongfang Zhen followed his gaze, his expression becoming more serious.

"I heard it from my elders. The tower holds extremely powerful alien races from the Tianyuan. The training camp has been running for over 50 years, and it's said that no one has ever been able to clear the ninth floor."

Lin Ye withdrew his gaze. He figured he would try to explore this tower later.

Before long, the two arrived at the military academy halfway up the mountain.

The gate was wide open, and the interior space was enormous, enough to accommodate hundreds of people.

The floor was paved with a warm, smooth jade, and the walls were adorned with calligraphy and paintings in bold, flowing strokes, giving the entire hall an ancient and solemn feel.

To their surprise, two people were already there in the spacious military academy.

One of them was Wei Shuying, the woman dressed in purple with a cool and aloof demeanor.

She sat alone in a corner, her eyes closed, showing no reaction to Lin Ye and Dongfang Zhen's arrival, as if she had entered a meditative state.

The other person caught Dongfang Zhen's eye.

He was a young man wearing a faded blue Taoist robe, with his hair neatly combed into a topknot, and carrying a sheathed iron sword on his back.

He was handsome and had a calm demeanor. When he saw the two of them come in, he nodded and smiled.

"Brother Daoxuan! Long time no see!" Dongfang Zhen strode over and greeted him.

"How did you get through so fast? I didn't see you downstairs. When did you get through?"

The young man, known as Dao Xuan, had clear eyes, like an ancient well that remained undisturbed.

“After you.” He said succinctly.

"Seeing that your method worked, I followed suit and luckily passed the other instructor's test."

"I'm just a bit faster than you guys, so I'll wait here first."

"Hahaha, I knew it!"

"Brother Daoxuan, I feel that your sword intent has improved considerably since the last time we met! When will we spar again?"

A faint smile curved Zhang Daoxuan's lips, and a flame ignited in his calm eyes.

"Anytime."

After he finished speaking, his gaze fell on Lin Ye, who was standing behind Dongfang Zhen.

"Who is this……?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce them!"

Dongfang Zhen warmly ushered Lin Ye to the front and began to embellish his account of Lin Ye's "glorious deeds" in suppressing Lu Jiuxiao with one hand.

After hearing Dongfang Zhen's description, a hint of surprise appeared in Zhang Daoxuan's usually calm eyes.

He reached out his hand to Lin Ye, his palm long and slender with distinct knuckles, yet it contained astonishing power.

"Zhang Daoxuan".

"Lin Ye."

Lin Ye reached out and shook his hand.

The brief encounter gave both of them a vague assessment of each other's abilities.

Very strong.

Lin Ye found a place to sit down nearby.

Dongfang Zhen then approached Zhang Daoxuan with great interest, and the two began to talk in hushed tones, discussing things that Lin Ye couldn't understand—people and events within Ninghai Province's top genius circle.

Lin Ye did not feel rejected. He could sense that both Dongfang Zhen and Zhang Daoxuan were upright and focused on the martial arts itself.

They might become competitors, but they could also... become friends.

Lin Ye recalled the four essential elements of cultivation that Chen Meng had once told him.

Wealth, spouse, law, land.

The best cultivation environment is the "ground," the free teaching of earth-rank cultivation techniques and visualization methods is the "method," the precious cultivation facilities are the "wealth," and the top geniuses around you who can encourage each other and make progress together are the "companions."

This Qiming General Training Camp has almost perfected these four words.

Time passes minute by minute.

Outside the gates of the Military Academy, figures began to appear one after another.

Most of them were wounded, their breathing was unsteady, and their faces still showed signs of fatigue and lingering fear after the fierce battle.

But when they entered the hall and saw Lin Ye and the other three sitting comfortably inside, their faces all showed complicated expressions.

Jealousy, awe, and a hint of resentment.

These people are the winners who managed to score 20 points in that brutal melee just now.

Soon, a cold gaze fell upon Lin Ye.

Lin Ye didn't even need to look up to feel the undisguised, chilling killing intent.

It is Lu Jiuxiao.

He had changed into a clean combat uniform, and his injuries had completely disappeared.

Although medical technology was extremely advanced in this era, severed tendons in the hands and feet could be easily repaired.

But it will take at least a few days.

It was unclear whether Lu Jiuxiao had received some kind of special treatment or whether his Qilin ancestral spirituality inherently possessed powerful regenerative abilities.

Faced with Lu Jiuxiao's provocation, Lin Ye didn't even bother to glance at him, completely ignoring him.

Lin Ye glanced at the digital clock on the wall; it was 9:55.

There are only five minutes left before class starts.

He glanced around the hall; there were thirty-six people in total, including himself.

No new figures appeared outside the palace gates.

Really cruel.

One entrance exam eliminated 14 people.

The hands of the clock finally pointed to ten o'clock.

A figure appeared right on time at the entrance of the military academy.

The man had gray hair, a slightly hunched posture, and wore a simple instructor's uniform, looking like an ordinary old man you might see anywhere.

However, the moment he stepped into the main hall, the previously noisy discussions abruptly ceased.

All eyes were on him.

Lin Hanshan's cloudy gaze swept over everyone present, and finally he shook his head slightly and let out a sigh.

"They all still exude murderous intent, their blood and qi are restless, their minds are clouded, and their thoughts are wandering. How can they cultivate like this?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"Everyone, be quiet, close your eyes, and sit still for ten minutes."

"If anyone is still restless after ten minutes, they can leave on their own and will not need to attend today's class."

Upon hearing this, many people looked indignant, but no one dared to refute it.

Lin Ye noticed Dongfang Zhen beside him giving him a helpless look and silently mouthed, "Master Lin is from the academic school, so he has a lot of rules..."

Lin Ye closed his eyes as instructed.

He cleared his mind and regulated his breathing.

It has to be said that the old man's method really works.

As the entire hall fell completely silent, the hostility, anxiety, excitement, and other emotions generated by the fierce competition dissipated.

It was as if it was being gently smoothed by an invisible hand, and finally disappeared into nothingness.

A few minutes later, all Lin Ye could hear was the sound of steady, long breathing.

Ten minutes later, Lin Ye opened his eyes precisely on time.

I felt refreshed and invigorated; the fatigue and killing intent from the previous battle had completely vanished.

On the platform, Lin Hanshan gently tapped the black wall behind him with the ruler in his hand.

"very good."

"Before I begin the formal lecture, I'd like to clarify a few points."

"First, I am only responsible for teaching you the techniques. During this period, I will not answer any questions about understanding the techniques or encountering problems in cultivation. You will have to experience everything on your own."

"This is also a requirement of your head instructor. The speed of your progress in the techniques will also be part of your future assessment."

"Of course, if you are already practicing a better technique, or if you cannot change it due to your own reasons, you can report it in advance, and this assessment will not be included in your total score."

"Regarding all the assessments and scoring methods during the training camp, other instructors will explain them to you in detail later, so I won't go into too much detail."

After saying that, Lin Hanshan picked up a piece of white chalk, turned around, and drew a pattern on the blackboard. It was a Tai Chi symbol.

The yin and yang fish rotate, but the most crucial element, the eye, is missing.

"The cultivation methods you practiced before, regardless of their level, were essentially teaching you how to sense source energy, draw it into your body, and then circulate it through your meridians in a fixed manner, repeating the cycle."

"What I'm going to teach you is nothing more than this, but the classification of energy sources is even more ingenious."

Lin Hanshan's voice was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.

"Today, I will teach you a technique called 'The True Explanation of the Two Elements of the Great Void'."

“During the teaching period, I will not provide you with any paper outlines of the exercises. For the next twenty days, I will hold a two-hour class here every day. Within ten days, I will give a detailed explanation of the entire exercise. In the remaining ten days, I will give a review twice.”

"How much you can comprehend and how far you can go depends entirely on your own understanding and destiny."

The True Explanation of the Two Principles of the Great Void!
Low-grade Earth Rank cultivation technique!

Lin Ye could clearly feel that the breathing of many people around him had become heavy at this moment, and their eyes were filled with an extremely fiery light.

Even Dongfang Zhen and Zhang Daoxuan became extremely focused.

Lin Ye also suppressed all distracting thoughts and focused all his attention on listening to the lecture.

He knew that the real key was only just beginning.

Lin Hanshan's voice was not loud, his tone was steady, and he was devoid of any emotion, as if he were reciting an ancient scripture.

"The beginning of heaven and earth, the mother of all things, its nature is impermanent, its form is ever-changing, hence the various schools of thought..."

As Lin Hanshan began to recount the introduction to this cultivation technique.

Lin Ye finally understood why Dongfang Zhen had called Lin Hanshan an academic.

This old man really just reads the original text when he lectures; he doesn't break it down or explain it to you word for word.

But you can't say that he explained it superficially.

On the contrary, after each seemingly archaic original text, he would add one or two insightful footnotes, dissecting the most core principles in a penetrating and thorough manner.

"The theory of the Five Elements is based on the images of things. Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth each have their own nature and function. However, in addition to the Five Elements, there are also light and darkness, wind and thunder. How can they be generalized?"

"Therefore, the 'True Explanation of the Two Elements of the Great Void' simplifies the complex and traces back to the source, revealing that the source of all energy in the world is either Yin or Yang."

Lin Ye's heart stirred slightly.

The Five Elements Guiding Technique he had previously practiced was a typical Five Elements cultivation method, which crudely divided the source energy of heaven and earth into five attributes: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

However, as his perception of energy sources became more acute, he soon discovered the limitations of this classification method.

In his perception, the energy particles in the universe are far more than five colors.

For example, there is a golden particle that shimmers with brilliant light, whose energy is far more intense and pure than ordinary fire-attribute energy, but the Five Qi Guiding Technique cannot draw it into the body at all.

In contrast, there are also dark particles that are almost non-existent. They are mixed in with the Sea of ​​Source Energy, and if one does not carefully perceive them, one might even mistake them for a void background.

The existence of these particles is beyond the scope of the Five Elements theory.

Now, this book, "The True Explanation of the Two Elements of the Great Void," provides a more comprehensive and concise answer.

Everything in the world is either yin or yang.

This is the core of the entire exercise manual.

After Lin Hanshan finished explaining the general outline, he suddenly paused, his cloudy eyes sweeping over the crowd below the stage.

"Since the beginning of the Martial Arts Era, a hundred schools of thought have contended, and the exploration of the essence of source energy has never stopped."

"As our techniques continue to evolve, our understanding of energy sources is also progressing through twists and turns."

"The theory in 'The True Explanation of the Two Elements of the Great Void' may not be the ultimate truth."

"In my view, explaining the source of energy using Yin and Yang is still insufficient."

"However, if you can thoroughly study and understand this technique, it will be enough to support your cultivation to the peak of the Divine Intent Realm."

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp filled the hall.

After the condensation of Qi, comes divine will.

This is the fourth realm of martial arts.

A low-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique can support him in crossing two entire major realms!

Lin Ye's heart also warmed up.

This means that for a long time, he will no longer have to worry about cultivation techniques, nor will he have to worry about the experience points gained from killing monsters being greatly reduced due to the low quality of the cultivation techniques.

This experience lock is finally about to be unlocked!
After explaining the general principles, Lin Hanshan began to explain the specific methods of cultivation.

The origin of all things lies in perception.

The incantation uttered by the old man was difficult to understand.

Lin Ye noticed that many people around him were frowning, their faces showing deep thought, clearly confused by what they were hearing.

Several people couldn't contain themselves and raised their hands, wanting to ask questions.

But Lin Hanshan seemed not to see it. Instead of stopping to explain, he even sped up his speech.

Those who had raised their hands could only awkwardly lower their arms, their faces full of sullen expressions.

Lin Ye remained calm and listened quietly.

He repeatedly considered what he could understand in his mind.

For those parts he couldn't understand immediately, he forcibly memorized the original text of the technique and Lin Hanshan's annotations word for word.

He's not afraid of difficulties, he's afraid of not having anything to learn.

Once he gets his hands on something, he has plenty of time and methods to study it thoroughly.

He glanced at Dongfang Zhen and Zhang Daoxuan beside him and found that the two of them were listening with great interest and focused, and even showed expressions of sudden realization from time to time.

The two men's family-inherited martial arts techniques are probably of a much higher grade than the "True Explanation of the Two Elements of the Great Void," yet they can still learn new insights from them.

This devotion and focus on martial arts earned Lin Ye's respect.

More than an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Lin Hanshan finally stopped lecturing.

He picked up the white chalk again and placed a dot on each of the yin and yang fish in the tai ji diagram on the wall.

A complete Tai Chi diagram is thus formed.

"Everyone absorbs Yin and Yang energies at different ratios. Some people are naturally inclined to Yang, while others are more Yin in their constitution. This is determined by your innate constitution and spirituality."

"But as this picture shows, yin cannot exist alone, yang cannot grow alone, there is yang within yin, and yin within yang."

“If the two energies are not balanced when practicing this method, it will cause imbalance. In mild cases, it will cause disorder of qi and blood, and in severe cases, it will damage the foundation and have far-reaching effects.”

"Before you formally attempt to draw Qi into your body, you must all come forward to test your affinity with Yin-Yang source energy."

"Only by recognizing one's own biases can one consciously adjust the proportion of Qi induction in subsequent practice to achieve balance."

"As for those who practice other cultivation methods and do not intend to change them, they do not need to come up."

As he spoke, Lin Hanshan took out an ancient bronze array plate from under the podium.

The array plate is no bigger than the palm of your hand, and its surface is engraved with the same Tai Chi pattern as the plate wall.

As soon as Lin Hanshan finished speaking, the crowd below the stage stirred, all wanting to be the first to go up and take the test.

Lin Hanshan raised his eyebrows and exuded an invisible aura of authority.

The crowd, which had been restless just moments before, fell silent instantly, forming a long, orderly queue.

Lin Ye noticed that Dongfang Zhen, Zhang Daoxuan, Wei Shuying, and two other calm young men remained seated in place, without moving.

Dongfang Zhen shrugged at Lin Ye and mouthed silently, "The family's teachings are enough, but I still learned a lot from today's lesson."

Zhang Daoxuan nodded slightly, which could be interpreted as agreement.

All techniques may vary, but they all share the same fundamental principles. Drawing on the strengths of many approaches is always the right thing to do.

At this moment, a young man at the very front of the line nervously walked to the formation plate.

"Place your hands on it and fully activate your Qi and blood."

Lin Hanshan gave the order expressionlessly.

The young man did as he was told, and his face quickly turned bright red.

As his blood and energy flowed into the bronze array plate, the Tai Chi symbol on it began to slowly glow.

But the light seemed somewhat dim, and after struggling for a long time, neither fish could be completely filled.

A moment later, two lines of numbers appeared on a small light screen on the side of the array plate.

Negative: 34.67%
Positive: 41.22%
The young man paused for a moment when he saw the number, and asked in confusion, "Teacher Lin, why doesn't this add up to one hundred percent?"

Lin Hanshan glanced at him, his voice flat.

"There are fifty great ways, forty-nine of which are derived from the heavens, and one is lost."

"The balance between Yin and Yang is essential; we must not only strive for it but also understand that there is no absolute perfection in the world."

"No one has ever been able to reach the perfect state of 100% Yin-Yang affinity while practicing this method."

"Your combined absorption rate of Yin and Yang energies is 75.89%, which is already acceptable. The remaining 20% ​​is beyond human control."

"If one day someone can make both Yin and Yang reach the extreme of forty-nine, that will be the pinnacle of this world!"

The audience seemed to understand some of what he was saying, but they all felt it was incredibly impressive.

Next, the testing continued.

"Yin: 68.13%, Yang: 12.55%! The Yin and Yang are severely imbalanced. This method is not for you. Forcing yourself to practice it will only do more harm than good! Next!"

A young man whose face lit up with elation, which instantly turned to astonishment, was ruthlessly persuaded to leave by Lin Hanshan.

"Yin: 23.44%, Yang: 24.01%! Although it's still relatively balanced, the overall affinity is less than 50%, the talent is too poor! Practicing this method will be twice the effort for half the result, it's better to find a suitable high-grade Xuan-level cultivation method, next!"

Another young man, dejected, stepped aside.

Seeing this scene, many people in the queue behind began to feel uneasy.

No one expected that the cultivation technique would be selective in its practitioners!

Even if they wanted to fix it, they might not be qualified to do so!

This is even more despairing than being unable to defeat a puppet.

The line kept getting shorter, and soon it was Lin Ye's turn.

He calmly stepped forward and gently placed his palm on the cool bronze array plate.

Following Lin Hanshan's instructions, Lin Ye began to activate the qi and blood within his body.

The surging blood and qi flowed down his arm and into the array plate.

Lin Hanshan, who had been resting with his eyes closed as if indifferent to everything, suddenly had his eyelid twitch.

On the bronze array plate, the Tai Chi symbol, which had been only faintly lit, seemed to be infused with boundless energy the moment Lin Ye's palm touched it!

hum!
The black and white light shot into the sky!

The two fish representing Yin and Yang energies were no longer struggling to be lit up as before, but were instantly filled with them in a devastating manner!
The light was dazzling, illuminating the entire military academy in a stark black and white contrast!
"this……!"

"what happened?!"

"It's full! Both sides are completely full!"

The whole place was in an uproar!

Everyone in line, those who had already finished testing, or those who had been eliminated stared wide-eyed at the array plate in front of Lin Ye, which was radiating unprecedented light.

Even Dongfang Zhen and Zhang Daoxuan, who had been sitting still, suddenly stood up, their faces filled with surprise.

Under the shocked gaze of everyone, the light screen on the side of the array plate flickered a few times before finally displaying two lines of numbers that plunged the entire hall into deathly silence.

Negative: 100%
Positive: 100%
Lin Hanshan's usually placid face was now slightly open, his cloudy eyes filled with shock and disbelief that had overturned his century-old understanding of martial arts.

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