One person: Senior Brother Zhang Zhiwei, who has mastered the Golden Light Mantra to its fullest lev

This insight greatly improved his mental cultivation.

His inner world became increasingly clear and bright, his mind became unobstructed, and he was not easily swayed by external disturbances or inner distractions.

This means that the risk of him going astray in his future cultivation was minimized.

The foundation thus becomes more solid.

The following month, he went to the Star Gazing Platform, the highest point of Longhu Mountain.

That place is where eminent Taoist masters of all ages observed celestial phenomena at night and comprehended the profound principles of heaven and earth.

[Ding! Check-in location detected: Observatory. Check-in successful!]

[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Starlight Body Tempering (minor enhancement of physique).]

A gentle stellar power descended from the sky, merging into his limbs and bones, tempering his muscles and skin.

Although it's only a minor enhancement, the cumulative effect over time is still considerable.

Later, under Tian Jinzhong's "unintentional" guidance, he found a hidden spring in the back mountain that was not open to the public.

It is said that the spring water there has a miraculous effect of nourishing the meridians.

[Ding! Check-in location detected: Spirit Spring in the Back Mountain. Check-in successful!]

[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Primordial Qi (Trace Nourishment).]

An energy, more primordial and purer than the Qi within his own body, quietly merged into his dantian.

This power further purified his primordial Qi, making him more compatible with the free-floating energy in the world. This made his cultivation techniques twice as effective with half the effort, and his speed was permanently increased.

Over the course of a year and a half, Zhang Yunyuan visited almost every spot on Longhu Mountain that was worth checking out.

The biggest reward was at a cliff called "Wen Dao Cliff".

The cliffs there are covered with marks left by generations of masters from Longhu Mountain, including knife marks, sword imprints, and palm prints.

[Ding! Check-in location detected: Asking the Way Cliff. Check-in successful!]

[Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: Fragment of Fighting Will (to comprehend the fighting will, power generation techniques, and movement essence left by predecessors).]

Countless fragmented battle scenes and insights into techniques flashed through his mind.

How to deflect force by turning to the side, how to unleash the strongest power with minimal movement, how to maneuver and shift within a limited space...

These valuable practical experiences greatly compensated for Zhang Yunyuan's shortcomings of having theory but lacking practical experience.

Under the meticulous guidance of the old master Zhang Jingqing, and with the generous rewards he received from countless check-ins, Zhang Yunyuan's strength underwent a tremendous transformation.

Now, he is almost seven years old.

He had grown quite a bit taller, but his figure was still rather thin, and he looked like an ordinary Taoist boy with delicate features.

But only he himself knew what kind of power was hidden in his small body.

His Yang Wu Lei technique had already reached a high level of proficiency.

Zhang Yunyuan stood alone, facing the bottomless abyss.

He slowly raised his right hand, palm facing upward.

With a thought, the wisp of lightning seed that had grown from the initial sprout of Yang lightning within his dantian trembled slightly.

The surrounding world was instantly stirred up by wisps of masculine energy, which gathered in his palm.

There was no earth-shattering noise, only a dazzling white light gathering in the palm of his hand.

A white ball of lightning, about the size of a human head and composed entirely of pure Yang lightning power, throbbed violently in his palm, emitting a teeth-grinding sound.

"Palm Thunder."

Zhang Yunyuan read it softly.

With a flick of his wrist, he shoved the lightning ball into the empty void ahead.

The lightning ball flew more than ten meters away from his hand, then exploded with a deafening roar, the violent lightning tearing and distorting the air.

This was already a simplified version of the Palm Thunder that he could initially unleash.

Then, he changed his handprint.

This time, the lightning did not gather in his palm, but instead flowed along his meridians and converged at the Jianggong acupoint in his chest.

He suddenly opened his mouth and let out a low shout.

A thin, white bolt of lightning, like a sharp sword, shot out from his mouth and instantly struck a boulder dozens of meters away.

A fist-sized, charred hole was left in the boulder.

A simplified version of "Jianggong Lei".

After doing all this, Zhang Yunyuan's face was slightly pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

With his current Qi level, these two moves are already his limit.

But a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Besides his use of thunder magic, his application of the Golden Light Mantra has also become vastly different from what it used to be.

Combining the "experience fragments" he obtained from checking in at the Zhenshan Stone and the "fighting will fragments" he obtained at the Daowen Cliff, he became increasingly proficient in mastering the form changes of the Golden Light Mantra.

With a thought, a layer of golden light covered his palm.

The golden light was no longer a simple protective shield, but quickly condensed, transforming into a thin, incomparably sharp golden dagger.

He waved casually.

Another boulder nearby, as smooth as tofu, had been silently sliced ​​open.

Although it was far from being as unrestrained as Zhang Huaiyi would become in the future, it was already beginning to take shape.

Zhang Yunyuan dispersed the golden light, sat cross-legged, and began to regulate his breathing to recover.

A year and a half of accumulation and eighteen high-quality check-ins enabled his strength to achieve an astonishing three-level leap.

Now, in terms of the sheer power of his Qi, he has firmly stepped into the threshold of the "second-rate extraordinary person (upper tier)".

But Zhang Yunyuan knew very well that this was just data on paper.

With the stable state of mind brought by the "Meditation Skill Insights", the ultra-high quality Qi Yuan after the purification of the innate Qi, and attack methods such as Yang Five Thunder and Golden Light Blade that far exceed the standard, plus the rich combat experience contained in the "Fragment of Combat Will", his actual combat strength is enough to hold his own against ordinary first-class superhumans.

"My strength is still not enough..."

Zhang Yunyuan murmured to himself.

Over the years, there is no longer a place in the entire Longhu Mountain that he can visit for photos.

The period of rapid growth brought about by the system seems to have come to an end on Longhu Mountain.

Zhang Yunyuan's gaze involuntarily crossed the boundary of Longhu Mountain and looked towards that broader, unknown area that represented the "world outside the mountains".

In his heart, a long-suppressed curiosity and desire began to grow wildly like weeds.

Tang Clan, Wudang Mountain, Sanyi Clan, and even the legendary Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley...

Those names that resonate in our memories could each be a top-notch spot that holds immense treasures!

Staying on the mountain is certainly safe, but the growth of strength will inevitably slow down, and one can only rely on hard work to accumulate it slowly.

This contradicts his original intention to quickly gain the ability to protect himself in the chaotic world.

We must "go global"!

However, a real problem arose before him.

Since the Quanxing Sect attacked the mountain, his master Zhang Jingqing protected him to the point of never leaving his side, strictly forbidding him from going down the mountain on his own.

In the eyes of the entire Longhushan leadership, he was a flawless gem that could not be lost.

Getting down the mountain is easier said than done.

"It seems I need to find a way to give my master a reason that he can't refuse, and that is also reasonable..."

Zhang Yunyuan rested his chin on his hand, his clear eyes sparkling with a depth and contemplation beyond his years.

A plan centered on "how to legitimately run away from home" began to quietly take shape in his little mind.

Chapter 10 Lu Family Birthday Banquet

Zhang Yunyuan soon got his chance.

Soon after, a gold-embossed invitation was sent to Longhu Mountain.

The Lü family, one of the four great families, is celebrating its 60th birthday with its patriarch, Lü Shou, and has invited many prominent families from the world of supernatural beings.

The Lü family has a long history in the world of supernatural beings, with profound heritage and numerous experts within the clan. They are known for their assertive and domineering style.

The old master Zhang Jingqing originally planned to bring his eldest disciple Zhang Zhiwei along, since this was a matter of prestige, and it was most proper for the eldest disciple to attend.

To everyone's surprise, Zhang Zhiwei shook his head vigorously upon hearing this, and slumped into his chair.

"Don't go, don't go."

He waved his hand dismissively.

"The Lu family has so many rules and regulations that it's unpleasant and stifling to go there."

"Besides, their younger generation is all so arrogant and conceited, they're utterly boring."

Zhang Jingqing looked at his lazy appearance and felt helpless.

After a moment's hesitation, he finally decided to take Tian Jinzhong, a steady and thoughtful man, to offer his birthday greetings.

The news reached Zhang Yunyuan's ears.

He was practicing controlling the golden light to take form in the courtyard when his eyes lit up instantly upon hearing that he was going to the Lü family.

A new spot for taking photos!

Moreover, they are one of the four most famous families, the Lü family!

He immediately dropped his cultivation and rushed out like a cannonball, first finding Tian Jinzhong who was packing his things.

"Senior Brother Tian, ​​Senior Brother Tian!"

Zhang Yunyuan hugged Tian Jinzhong's leg, tilted up her delicate, pretty face, and looked at him with the most sincere and longing eyes.