parentshiftbook 46. Improve, improve, and improve again, until you reach the pinnacle of your efforts!
46. Improve, improve, and improve again, until you reach the pinnacle of your efforts!
A second thought then came to Lu Feng's mind: why talk to him, or should he stay behind and talk to him alone?
Fortunately, Xuan Yin did not intend to hide anything and explained why he had kept him.
"Everyone must eventually leave this world; this is the cycle of life and death, a natural law. But there is Yunxia in my heart, a trace left by my master, and I do not wish to see it disappear."
Seemingly thinking of something, Xuan Yin paused for a moment before continuing to speak.
"You possess a unique physical body, and the Radiant Cloud Body is a gift from heaven to you! In the past eight hundred years, apart from the patriarch who established the lineage in Cangwu, only one other person has achieved this. Once this body is formed, the limitations of one's physical constitution will be infinitely reduced."
According to the information Lu Feng has obtained so far, the innate constitution of this world is basically equivalent to the spiritual root in the cultivation novels of his previous life.
One's innate talent and physical attributes cannot be improved. Acquiring them allows one to embark on a path that transcends the mundane world. The Dao and martial arts corresponding to the clouds and mist, once one enters this realm, completely separate one from ordinary people.
The "treasure body" corresponds to various bloodlines, which is an internal power that is even more precious than physical constitution in some respects.
This is why Xuan Yin kept Lu Feng.
Lu Feng didn't know what to say, so he could only wait quietly for Xuan Yin to finish speaking.
Then, Xuan Yin brought up the topic he was most concerned about.
"From this day forward, you shall cultivate with me. I originally intended to hone your skills for a period of time, until you passed the critical stage, before bringing you under my tutelage for further cultivation. But judging from the current situation, this old fellow is afraid I don't have many days left to live."
His greatest support was his master, and if the master were truly gone, Lu Feng's future path would inevitably be difficult. Therefore, he spoke from the bottom of his heart.
"I see that Master's face is rosy. Don't say such sad things. Yunxia is not alone. There is the Great Dao Academy and the Fuyi Division behind her. There will always be a way."
Hearing these words, Xuan Yin appeared indifferent on the surface, but what he was really thinking was anyone's guess; he simply chuckled.
"Clever Mouth, come with me. Let me see how far you've progressed and give you some pointers."
Lu Feng responded immediately.
Training on your own and training with the strongest person in the academy are completely different experiences.
When Lu Feng entered the special training room in the main hall, he assumed the fixed posture of gathering qi. Then, he felt a pain in his back as Xuan Yin took out a small ruler used by instructors and slapped a spot on him.
"The movement is correct, but it's a universal technique. You need to make some changes for yourself. Use this technique when you exert force later."
After another round of guidance, Lu Feng felt that this training was comparable to a day of hard practice. He modified his movements again and again. Originally, his speed had increased threefold due to his average physique, but after modifying the movements, he increased that speed fivefold.
Soon it was afternoon. After swallowing a pill, Lu Feng resumed his cultivation. Xuan Yin watched from the side, pointing out any mistakes and demanding strict discipline, which made Lu Feng inwardly groan.
At a certain point during practice, I suddenly felt as if a gust of wind had gathered in my left leg, and then my whole body felt light.
"Hmm, all done in one go? So fast!"
Almost the instant Lu Feng broke through, Xuan Yin noticed the abnormality in his leg bones and couldn't help but speak up in surprise.
Is the flesh-body monster really that terrifying?
Xuan Yin was puzzled. After all, he did not possess such a special body, and his understanding of these situations came from ancient books in the Daoist tradition. He certainly did not know the specifics very well.
Of course, what he didn't know was that Lu Feng's physical constitution had jumped to a whole new level, and the combination of the two would only make him stronger.
Lu Feng felt the changes in his body. The first thing he noticed was that his body felt lighter, and his speed was much faster than before his breakthrough.
This involves movement and agility. It can be said that as the basic attributes are strengthened, the difference in the power of any move used will be several times or even more than ten times. The later the game goes, the greater this difference will be.
"Master, I have achieved the One Qi." Lu Feng said truthfully.
Xuan Yin remained unmoved; his surprise just now was one of the few times he lost his composure.
"Yes, keep up the good work."
"Then, Master, we're out of the necessary supplementary pills."
What he meant was that they were out of resources and hadn't completed the task given to them by their master.
Xuan Yin glanced at him, stroked his beard, and coughed: "Clean up the main hall before you leave. Consider it a good deed, but I'll convert it into cultivation pills for you."
Look, this is what it means to be treated like a loyal follower!
Although we didn't give him the good stuff openly, we took a roundabout way, and now the good stuff is in his hands!
He immediately grinned and said, "I'll go clean right away, Master. Don't worry, all the work in this main hall is mine!"
Just by cleaning, you can get top-tier resources. This is a great deal.
Time passed by, and night fell.
In Cangwu County, every household in both the inner and outer city hung white stones, and temporary houses were erected along various main roads. Almost all the teachers and officers of Yunxia were accompanied by protectors to guard these places.
The first night passed quickly, without any deaths or losses.
The next day, after greeting his family and many friends, Lu Feng arrived at the main hall. He first wiped the golden statue, then cleaned the inside and outside, and then went to the training room to continue honing his skills.
Days passed, and on the seventh day, nothing major happened. Some nobles in the inner city felt that the people of Yunxia Daoyuan were making a mountain out of a molehill. Some merchants wanted to open their businesses, since every day the lockdown lasted, the losses would increase.
No matter what they said, the magistrate refused, putting Yunxia first.
As for why the county magistrate was so obedient, it was because the Bureau of Exorcism was playing dead. So many days had passed, and not a single person had been sent over. Whenever asked, they would make all sorts of excuses. It was unclear what tricks these higher-ups were playing.
These matters are temporarily unrelated to Lu Feng. He only has one thing to do: practice his cultivation by swallowing pills.
Also today, the realm reached the second level of Qi, and the bones of the right arm had more rotating Qi, thus obtaining the second effect of the Qi Gathering Minor Realm: Mountain Stability.
Compared to the first method, this effect makes his strikes more stable, and adds an unusually violent tearing force as he swings his arms.
These two effects, combined with the two minor protective techniques that Lu Feng already possessed, were simply perfect.
Not long after Lu Feng's breakthrough, a riot broke out in Cangwu County that very night.
In the outer city, on the west side, Xuan Kong drew his precious longsword, his gaze sharp, and a terrifying, restrained power was gathering within him.
He was accompanied by three disciples of the Daoist academy who had combined their bloodlines.
In the darkness, Xuan Kong gave his instructions.
"The Night Demon is here. These are all its offspring. This demon's seal wasn't completely broken; the previous depletion of its power was real. You still need to be careful. If you encounter any offspring, overwhelm them with numbers!"
The three disciples nodded in unison; they too held swords and were fully equipped.
"We understand, sir. You must also be careful."
Xuan Kong smiled upon hearing this, casually twirling his sword and striking a dashing pose: "You haven't seen how dangerous it was when our master assisted in slaying the evil spirits of the county city."
"Hmm! You're out! Where do you think you're going, you beast!"
Before he could finish speaking, Xuan Kong vanished in the blink of an eye.