Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

The following afternoon, Li Feiyu rode his horse along the path beside the terraced fields.

In the distance, amidst the mountains and waters, a few farmers can be seen hunched over, busy at work in the fields.

The winter countryside scene reminded him of a long time ago—before he was drawn into the cycle of reincarnation, when he had also fantasized about such days of riding horses across the land and traveling freely.

Unfortunately, it seems he never truly possessed freedom.

The Six Paths of Heaven granted him a path to the heavens, but also bound him with inescapable shackles. Even after attaining the Dharma Body, cultivating from a Human Immortal to a Celestial Immortal, and even touching the threshold of legend, he ultimately could not escape being harvested. That self-destruction was a resolute act of preferring to shatter like jade, a resistance born of having no other way out.

Now everything is alright, the shackles are finally gone.

Although he lost his cultivation and the opportunity for rapid growth, without that suffocating suppression, he could finally enjoy the scenery of the world, free and unrestrained, roaming freely in the heavens and earth.

However... while it's said to be able to roam freely across the world, martial artists who want to truly fly and escape without restraint must at least cultivate to the level of the Outer Realm.

Retracing the path of cultivation in this unfamiliar land, sensing the principles of the Dharma, and harmonizing the inner and outer worlds will likely take quite some time.

"The road ahead is long and arduous..." He shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

The reason I chose "The Myriad Paths of the Universe" as my main cultivation method in this life is not only because I value its strong compatibility, its all-encompassing nature, and its ability to adapt to any environment.

And most importantly, this technique allows him to master a special Dharma Body-level ultimate skill in advance during the external realm stage!

Considering the existence of the ancient demons, I'll also practice the "Crossing the Demon Heart" technique later... I dare not say how much more, but it should be enough to dominate the human realm.

Just then, a shrill shout of cursing entered my ears.

Looking in the direction of the sound, an old farmer was jumping up and down, cursing loudly by the edge of the field. He pointed at the opposite hillside, spitting as he cursed whoever stole a few cabbages from his field. Immediately, a chorus of curses came from the hillside, louder and louder, a lively exchange of vulgarities.

Li Feiyu chuckled, shook his head, and urged his horse to continue forward.

Such scenes are common in the countryside, and sometimes they even escalate into violent fights, with life-or-death struggles not out of the question. Throughout history, for the poor who toil in the fields for a living, kindness and simplicity have been of little use, and the harsh environment cannot nurture virtuous people.

Even after he had walked two or three miles, the loud, forceful shouting could still be faintly heard.

Judging by this, they're probably going to argue until dark.

The mountain road was not as easy to travel as the official road. He endured wind and rain all the way, and it wasn't until the sixth day that he returned to Qingniu Town.

The duties in town remained the same. The Seven Mysteries Sect's businesses were managed by outer disciples arranged by the Treasure Gathering Hall, and his main role as the resident disciple was to deter troublemakers and periodically check the accounts.

This place is poor, there's not much to gain, the sect contributions are low, and there's little dirty business, which suits him perfectly.

After spending two days dealing with the backlog of tasks, Li Feiyu resumed his focused training.

The cultivation of "Myriad Paths of the Forest" is progressing smoothly, and the Qi Accumulation Chapter does not involve the Eight Paths, so there is nothing worth mentioning.

Counting the days, Han Xiaomei has been studying the "Nuwa Mending the Sky Manual" for more than two months now. I wonder how well she's doing.

He was indeed more concerned about Han Xiaomei's progress than Han Li.

Even if Han Li fails in martial arts, he still has spiritual roots to cultivate immortality, regardless of his status as the chosen one of the planes.

But Han Xiaomei is different; she has no spiritual roots, and martial arts is her only way out.

More importantly, the reason he chose the Nuwa's Heaven-Mending Technique for her was not only because of her talent, but also because of the key power that this technique might generate in the future.

His own major work, "The Myriad Paths of the Universe," had hidden dangers after the location shooting. These dangers were not due to an unstable foundation, but rather to its "all-encompassing" nature.

It governs and integrates the eight paths of Heaven, Earth, the extraordinary, the orthodox, Yin, Yang, life, and death, and these forces themselves are extremely contradictory.

After the outdoor scene, the law and reason are bestowed upon him, and his supernatural powers and wonders are boundless. When these opposing forces accumulate and collide within his body to a certain extent, they will give rise to an uncontrollable "destructive" power.

To resolve this fundamental force of "destruction," ordinary methods of reconciliation are insufficient. Only a power containing the primordial nature of "creation" or "treaty" can quell, guide, or even extinguish this destructive conflict without harming itself.

Therefore, Han Xiaomei's cultivation progress is not only related to her own path of cultivation, but also to the potential dangers when she cultivates "Myriad Paths of the Forest" to a higher level in the future.

If she fails to achieve success in her cultivation, or even dies prematurely, it would be a great loss for him.

With his near-legendary level of cultivation, he could certainly find other ways to solve the problem, but that would still require a lot of effort and time.

Therefore, he dared not neglect Han Xiaomei's cultivation in the slightest.

With that in mind, he didn't delay any longer.

On the morning of the third day, under the pretext of delivering something to the Han family and handing over the silver that Han Li was bringing back, he went to Wuligou again.

However, Han Xiaomei wasn't home; she said she had gone to herd cattle. Li Feiyu immediately knew where to look for her.

……

The mountain stream was cooler and quieter than when I last visited, and the sound of the water was gentler.

Han Xiaomei wasn't herding cattle; instead, she stood alone on a large blue stone by the stream, facing the rising sun, slowly practicing a set of movements—the Qi-building and blood-regulating exercises from the "Nuwa Mending the Sky Technique" chapter. The movements were extremely slow, emphasizing stretching and twisting, coordinated with deep, long breaths.

Li Feiyu stopped at the edge of the woods and watched quietly for a while.

The little girl's face was tense, and her forehead and nose were covered in fine sweat, clearly indicating that she was struggling with the training.

Movements were sometimes sluggish, and the rhythm of breathing did not fully keep up with the flow of qi and blood.

But a hint of approval appeared in Li Feiyu's eyes. After two months without anyone's guidance, relying solely on a booklet to figure things out on her own, she not only didn't go astray in her practice, but also showed signs of making progress.

What's even more remarkable is that a faint yet pure and gentle budding of life can be detected in the key organs around the heart and below the navel. This is a sign that the "Nuwa Mending the Sky Technique" has been entered and is beginning to nourish the source.

In fact, Li Feiyu didn't know much about this cultivation technique. After all, it was taken from the "Demon Emperor's Canon". Nuwa was both the Demon Emperor and the Ancestor of Humanity in one lifetime. Although her cultivation technique could be practiced by both races, its essence was closer to that of the Demon Race.

Han Xiaomei is able to train to this level on her own; she is indeed talented and has a very resilient mind.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, she slowly stopped her stance, regulated her breathing, and then turned her head.

Upon seeing Li Feiyu, her eyes lit up, and she jumped down from the bluestone: "Brother Li! You're back?"

"Hmm, I just arrived in town not long ago." Li Feiyu approached, sizing her up. "How's your training going?"

Han Xiaomei was a little embarrassed: "When I practice according to the diagrams and formulas, I always feel that some parts are awkward and the breathing is not right."

"That's normal. Without anyone guiding you, to have reached the initial stirring of Qi and the slight condensation of spirit is already quite impressive," Li Feiyu said calmly. "Tell me, how did you train these past two months?"

The two sat down on a rock by the stream. Han Xiaomei began to explain in detail how to adjust her posture according to the diagrams, how to find her breathing patterns, when she would feel hot, and when she would feel palpitations and shortness of breath... She spoke earnestly, and sometimes when she couldn't express herself clearly, she would use her hands to gesture.

Li Feiyu listened quietly, and understood what was going on.

Her main problem lies in the attention to detail and the balance between energy and intention, but the overall direction is completely correct.

This level of understanding is truly rare.

It's possible that Han Li's older brothers also have martial arts talent, but they've already passed the best age to embark on the path of martial arts, and now that they're both married, it's not suitable for them to take on any more risks.

After she finished speaking, Li Feiyu pointed out several minor errors one by one, and personally demonstrated the key points of coordinating breathing, movement, and intention.

Han Xiaomei grasped the concept quickly, and with a little guidance, she mastered the key points. When she practiced again, the sluggishness was greatly reduced, and the faint warm current of life seemed to be clearer.

"Keep up the good work. At this rate, you'll be able to master the Qi in another two or three months. Then I'll teach you the next stage of the training, and you can try to awaken your inner potential."

"I understand, Brother Li." Han Xiaomei nodded solemnly.

Looking into her clear, focused eyes, Li Feiyu suddenly asked, "Do you know where Wuligou is?"

"Uh... Qingniu Town! No, I heard you mention this place, it should be Jingzhou?" Han Xiaomei said uncertainly.

Li Feiyu nodded: "Yes, so where is Jingzhou?"

Han Xiaomei thought about it seriously for a moment, then whispered, "The Yue Kingdom?"

"Do you know how big the Yue Kingdom is?" Li Feiyu continued to ask.

"I don't know..." Han Xiaomei gave up thinking.

"The Yue Kingdom spans thousands of miles from north to south." Li Feiyu spoke casually, as if he were describing the length of a field ridge. "From here northwards, even riding a horse at full speed, it would take more than a month to reach the border. And this is only the Yue Kingdom."

He casually picked up a dry twig and drew a few simple lines on the ground: "The Yue Kingdom is here, just a small part of the Tiannan region. How big is Tiannan? There are more than a dozen countries like Yue, some larger, some by the sea, some bordering the desert. From the northernmost to the southernmost point of Tiannan, an ordinary person might not be able to walk the entire distance in a lifetime."

Han Xiaomei's gaze followed the trajectory of the withered branch, her lips slightly parted.

Li Feiyu's withered branch didn't stop, and it vaguely drew a large circle on the outer edge: "Beyond the south, there are other much larger regions, with different names, inhabited by different people, and speaking different languages."

"Some places are surrounded by the sea, where people live on islands and fight monsters for resources; in other places, giant trees reach the sky, vines block out the sun, villages are suspended in the tree canopy, and people live in harmony with spirits... In short, the vastness of the world is beyond imagination, and each place has its own unique scenery."

After he finished speaking, he threw down the dead branch, then got up and dusted himself off.

"I will be stationed in Qingniu Town for six months this time. You can ask me any questions you have about your cultivation techniques."

"Yes!" At this moment, Han Xiaomei's eyes were filled with an unprecedented determination and longing.