Chapter 277 - 195: All Things Return to Origin Scripture

Chapter 277: Chapter 195: All Things Return to Origin Scripture

Yu Fei pointed a finger at the ceiling and slurred, "I didn’t see you then, but I can feel where people are. Or not people... other small animals or insects work too. See..."

"In that crack in the beam, there’s a little bug. I don’t know what kind, but it’s there..."

Ye Shuping glanced up. His terrifying Perception as a Martial Saint naturally confirmed it, but a newly advanced Inner Qi practitioner should be nowhere near this sharp. The kid was truly gifted.

"Here, have another cup."

Yu Fei dazedly took the teacup and downed it in one gulp. Instantly, his vision swam with a whirlwind of images, the world spun, and he collapsed toward the table.

Ye Shuping reached out to steady him, guiding Yu Fei to float over to the wooden couch and land flat on his back.

He poured himself another cup, slowly savoring it and reminiscing about the past.

’Today’s test proved Yu Fei’s spirit is quite strong,’ he thought. ’An average Gang Qi Martial Artist would collapse after three cups, but Yu Fei managed to hold out until the fourth. He’s a promising talent.’

With these four cups of tea as a foundation, breaking through to the Grandmaster realm and passing the mental state trial would be a breeze. Most Martial Artists only seek help when they reach Gang Qi Perfection and discover a flaw in their mental state. By then, even obtaining Long Lake Forgetfulness Tea might not be fully effective, and they would need to supplement it with other treasures at great expense.

For an ordinary person, emotional baggage might at most cause some stagnation and harm their health. But for an Inner Qi Martial Artist, whose spiritual soul manifests as Innate spiritual light, is bolstered by the Five Realms Divine Intent, and who has reached Gang Qi Perfection—the burdens in their heart are forged into hardened steel. It’s no longer a matter of being stubborn; their obsessions can become inner demons.

It was best to consume this tea while one was in the Inner Qi Realm—the earlier, the better. It was just too precious. Ordinary Martial Artists understood this principle; what they lacked was the Long Lake Forgetfulness Tea.

Ye Shuping had only done it in passing, to probe Yu Fei’s little secrets.

However... the thought of all the nonsensical things Yu Fei had said made him frown.

’Other than the surprise of the "Immeasurable Sword Qi," nothing else had any value.’

Based on Yu Fei’s performance, he tentatively concluded that the kid was unaware of his own special nature. ’Hmm... I’d put the odds of that at thirty percent!’

As for the Immeasurable Sword Qi... the kid had given him a surprise. With this, the cultivation skill had completely shed its demonic path concepts and was now bound to the Martial Artist’s spiritual foundation. Its future was bright.

Of course, without the boost from Evil Qi, the power of its Sword Qi would be somewhat reduced in the future, but it would be safe and controllable.

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When Yu Fei awoke, it was already the next day. He opened his eyes in a daze, yet he felt incredibly light, his body like flawless crystal, free of worries and fears.

"You’re awake!"

He saw Ye Shuping push the door open and enter, smiling as he looked at him. "You drank too much tea yesterday and couldn’t handle its potency, so you fell asleep. But the Long Lake Forgetfulness Tea has some benefits for your future breakthroughs, so it’s not a bad thing."

Yu Fei instantly recalled everything that had happened yesterday and gave a subtle, embarrassed smile.

"My apologies for my behavior, Teacher!"

Ye Shuping waved his hand dismissively. "I’ve compiled an outline for Inner Qi Realm cultivation. You can read it when you get back. But first, let me tell you about your future training."

Yu Fei’s expression immediately turned serious. ’Regardless of whatever motives Ye Shuping has, he’s at least extremely conscientious about teaching me cultivation. It’s just that the man’s thoughts run so deep, he’s difficult to trust.’

"In ancient times, Inner Qi Martial Artists didn’t have so many classifications. They simply focused on a foundational Cultivation Technique, supplemented by other Secret Techniques depending on the individual. In modern times, based on a Martial Artist’s own characteristics and the demands of war, different paths in cultivation have emerged. They are usually divided into five categories: support, assault, defense, reconnaissance, and sniper...

"On the battlefield, they often form combat squads for coordinated operations. This results in greater combat and survival capabilities than a single-category Martial Artist would have alone.

"As for why they are classified this way, the distinctions are made based on the Secret Techniques a Martial Artist has mastered and their combat style."

Yu Fei listened intently. He remembered losing to Luo Mengfei in the Celestial Pride Positioning Competition. He’d heard she was developing as a support-type Martial Artist. That girl had been able to find him even while he was concealed by his Illusory Sword Intent, and she had taken him out in a single blow.

He had also heard Su Yue mention that she was a support type, while Teacher Yan Sea was an assault type.

Yu Fei was a bit confused. ’Logically, support-type Martial Artists should be the weakest.’

As he was pondering, he heard Ye Shuping continue.

"There are seven major categories of techniques for cultivating in the Inner Qi Realm...

"First is the fundamental Cultivation Technique. This is mandatory for all Martial Artists, so there’s no need to elaborate.

"Second are Body Technique Secret Techniques. These are of the utmost importance. It doesn’t matter if a Martial Artist’s offensive power is a bit weak, but they absolutely must be fast on their feet!

"Third are Slaughter Blade Skills. This category is mandatory to master, but the level you can ultimately cultivate it to depends on your talent and comprehension. A Martial Artist’s combat ability is heavily reliant on talent. Some people can unleash 200% of their strength, while others can’t even manage half.

"Fourth are Body Refining Skills, like the [Pure Yang True Body] you cultivate. This category of skills should be pursued according to one’s abilities, depending on talent and financial resources. The defense-type Martial Artists I mentioned are those who have essentially focused all their energy on honing their physical bodies. They are the main fighting force on the front lines.

"The fifth category is Situation Awareness Secret Skill. The Five Organs Divine Anomalies you awakened in the second realm were preparation for this type of technique. In other words, they are difficult for ordinary Martial Artists to cultivate. There are many types of perception-based Secret Techniques, such as Pupil Skills. The effects of different Pupil Skills can be worlds apart, and it all depends on your own capacity to bear them...

"The sixth category is enhancement Secret Techniques, which have requirements regarding physical constitution...

"The seventh category is Control Secret Skills. These require extremely high Spiritual Power. The [Star Soul Forging Scripture] you cultivate is a foundational technique in this category..."

Listening to Ye Shuping’s explanation, Yu Fei thought to himself, ’No wonder everyone’s cultivation slows down after entering the Inner Qi Realm. Getting hammered with so many techniques, who could possibly speed up? Well, except for the Great Ancestor.’