"Ah?"
"Overexerted myself during cultivation?"
Court Chief Wu, Pavilion Master Kang, and the others were stunned.
Ruohuan gongzi's lips twitched, and he nearly fainted on the spot.
He had been wondering why Zhang shi would fail to clear the Room of Ice and Fire when even he had been able to do so. So, it turned out that this was the reason behind it … He had directly rushed over and absorbed the seed water of the other party, turning the Yin-Yang Lake into a pile of trash … What was the point of clearing it?
It was fortunate that he was impressed by the other party's magnanimity when he admitted defeat... But from the looks of it now, he was truly shameless!
Since you have already absorbed all of the seed water, the Yin-Yang Lake is useless. What's the use of this slot?
Ruohuan gongzi sniffled, and tears welled up in his eyes.
Ever since he met this fellow, regardless of whether it was the duels, challenges, or anything else, there was never a time when things went smoothly for him. He was either being slapped in the face or walking on the path of being slapped in the face...
If not for his strong heart, he would have surely been tortured to the point of insanity.
"Y-you... absorbed all of the yin and yang in the seed water?"
Court Chief Wu also came to a realization, and she stared at the young man before her with a frenzied expression.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan replied shyly.
Even though he knew that the seed water was the seed water through the Library of Heaven's Path, he didn't know that it was so important to the Yin-Yang Lake. Furthermore... all he wanted to do was to cultivate his soul. He didn't expect that such a renowned resource would be so easily absorbed, disappearing right after he raised his soul cultivation from Transcendent Mortal 2-dan to Transcendent Mortal 4-dan.
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xuan came to a realization. The seed water was only responsible for the fusion of yin and yang, and there wasn't much spiritual energy contained within it. Take the Yin-Yang Lake for example, its energy was provided by the innumerable spirit stones embedded in its surroundings.
On the other hand, other than absorbing yin and yang energy, his soul was also absorbing the negligible spiritual energy within. Naturally, it was easy for him to devour all of it.
Realizing this, Zhang Xuan felt stifled.
If he had known that the seed water would be so easily damaged, and that it was so important to the other party, he would have never touched it!
Just like his zhenqi cultivation, the strength of his soul cultivation could be resolved with sufficient middle-tier spirit stones. On the other hand, the Yin-Yang Lake was something that he couldn't do.
But... that wasn't to say that the seed water had the same effect as spirit stones. After absorbing yin and yang energy, his soul cultivation would become purer and more condensed.... This was something that spirit stones were unable to do...
"The seed water is hidden deep underground, and the House of Ice and Fire is only connected to it so that one can feel the power of Yin and Yang … The seed water is thousands of meters away, so how can it be absorbed like that?"
Court Chief Wu was still in disbelief.
This guy had only gone to the House of Ice and Fire once and was still thousands of miles away from the source water. How could he have absorbed all of it?
"Ahem, that … When I entered the House of Ice and Fire, I discovered that there was a mechanism, so I thought of a way to open it …" Zhang Xuan said.
Court Chief Wu staggered.
That was a mechanism created by a 5-star celestial designer, and even she had to rely on the palace chief's token to open it. Yet, the fellow before her actually managed to open it … and he even went down along with it. How in the world did he do it?
The most important thing was that … it was only a hole for breathing. The reason why it was dug out back then was firstly for the House of Ice and Fire test, and secondly for the seed water to communicate with the heavens and earth so that it would be easier for the seed water to incubate. It was a height of several thousand meters, and there was no place for him to lean on … If he jumped down, he would fall to his death!
Even if he really went down, how did he come back up?
"It's my fault for absorbing the yin and yang energy from your Yin-Yang Court. How about this … I won't take advantage of you. Just a moment ago, I took a closer look at your Glacier Plain Court's Yin Formula and Yang Formula, and if I'm not mistaken … those who practice such cultivation techniques usually die young, right?"
Zhang Xuan felt extremely guilty for crippling the Glacier Plain Court's greatest treasure. It just so happened that he noticed some problems in the cultivation of the yin and yang attribute disciples. Thus, he decided to help them resolve it as compensation.
"You …"
Court Chief Wu was taken aback.
Those who practiced the Yin Formula and Yang Formula were formed in order to nurture the source water. Due to the pressure from the earth vein and the Glacier Plain, they usually didn't live long. Even if they reached Transcendent Mortal realm, sixty years was still a huge hurdle for them.
However, this was the secret of their Glacier Plain Court … How could this Zhang Shi see through it with just a glance?
"I can improve your cultivation techniques to remove this problem. Take it as compensation for the loss of your Glacier Plain Court!"
Zhang Xuan.
"Improve … our cultivation techniques?" Court Chief Wu's body trembled.
This flaw was something that the Glacier Plain Court hadn't been able to remove even after countless years. If it could be improved, it would be a huge contribution to the entire Origin Flame Glacier Plain. Putting aside destroying a single branch, the headquarters wouldn't even bat an eyelid.
Just that … could it really be improved? Not to mention, it came from a young man who wasn't even twenty yet?
"The greatest problem with your two cultivation techniques lies in the accumulation of yang and yin energy in the cultivator's body, making it difficult for them to circulate their energy smoothly. Even though yang and yin energy are the most authentic energy in the world, the cultivator doesn't possess the corresponding constitution. If the accumulation of energy for too long, it could easily damage one's foundation. It's just like how even though ginseng is beneficial, most people aren't able to consume it. Due to the difference in one's constitution, even nourishing herbs can turn into poison … "
Understanding the other party's concerns, Zhang Xuan turned to her and said, "If you can solve this problem from the root, it won't be too difficult for you to restore your lifespan!"
Court Chief Wu didn't practice the Yin Yang Formula, but since the cultivation of these disciples wasn't too high, it wasn't too difficult for him to find their flaws using his Eye of Insight.
Through his observation, Zhang Xuan could tell that these disciples had hidden injuries in their bodies. If they didn't find a way to heal them, their lifespan would be severely damaged, and it would be difficult for them to even live past sixty.
A Transcendent Mortal had a lifespan of two to three hundred years. If they couldn't even live past sixty, they could be considered as dying prematurely.
Court Chief Wu's face darkened. Gritting her teeth, she flicked her wrist and passed two books over. "Zhang Shi, please modify the cultivation technique …"
Initially, she was still a little doubtful that the other party was trying to make use of this opportunity to look at the cultivation technique of their Glacier Plain Court. However, after hearing the other party's explanation, she realized that she had underestimated the other party.
Since the other party was able to see through their cultivation technique, this meant that the Yin Yang Formula and Yang Formula weren't a problem at all. If he really wanted the cultivation technique, why would he resort to such underhanded means?
"Un!" Taking the cultivation technique, Zhang Xuan touched it, and a book immediately appeared in the Library of Heaven's Path.
Lowering his head, Zhang Xuan browsed through the book, and just like what he saw through the Eye of Insight, the cultivation technique would indeed cause one to die prematurely.
However, under the illumination of the Library of Heaven's Path, the flaws of the cultivation technique could be seen clearly. As such, it wasn't too difficult for Zhang Xuan to modify the cultivation technique.
Not too long later, Zhang Xuan opened the book and took out a brush. After modifying the flaws of the cultivation technique, he passed it over once more.
"This …"
Taking the cultivation technique and taking a look at it, Court Chief Wu's body couldn't help but tremble.
As a Transcendent Mortal 5-dan expert who had been in charge of the Glacier Plain Court for many years, it wasn't too difficult for her to discern whether the other party's modifications were effective or not.
As long as she cultivated according to the cultivation technique, it wouldn't take long for the afflictions afflicting the members of the Glacier Plain Court to vanish.
To modify the cultivation technique just by taking a look … How formidable was this young man?
Even Pavilion Master Kang was incapable of such a feat!
"Thank you, Zhang Shi, for saving the lives of the members of the Glacier Plain Court!"
Knowing that this cultivation technique would surely cause a huge uproar when it was passed back to the headquarters, and countless people would go crazy over it. It could save the lives of countless disciples who cultivated the yin and yang attribute. Thus, Court Chief Wu couldn't hold herself back anymore and kneeled onto the floor.
"Sigh … Court Chief Wu, what are you doing …"
Not expecting the other party to bow so deeply, Zhang Xuan was taken aback. He hurriedly rushed forward and tried to pull the other party up.
Court Chief Wu waved her hands and said with a solemn expression, "I'm thanking you on behalf of the entire Glacier Plain Court, not me. Zhang Shi, please don't turn down my gratitude!"
Due to the limitations of the cultivation technique, there were at least several hundred thousand members of the Glacier Plain Court who couldn't live past sixty. With this cultivation technique, their lives were guaranteed … In other words, Zhang Shi's action had saved several hundred thousand people. Her kneeling down wasn't for herself but for these people.
"Alright …"
Seeing that the other party was insistent, Zhang Xuan could only allow her to do as she wished.
On the other hand, Pavilion Master Kang and Ruohuan gongzi's vision darkened, and they nearly spurted blood.
Knowing that he had devoured the other party's seed water dry, they suspected that Court Chief Wu would kill him. Yet, in the blink of an eye, she actually knelt down …
Zhang Shi, just how many more tricks do you have up your sleeves?
To modify a cultivation technique to solve a problem that even the members of the Glacier Plain Court were unable to solve …
This wasn't something that an ordinary master teacher could do. In fact, Pavilion Master Kang even suspected that even a 5-star master teacher wouldn't be able to do a better job than him.
After respectfully accepting the three kowtows from Court Chief Wu, the latter stood up and bowed deeply to the young man before her.
Even though the other party had destroyed the seed water, he had saved the lives of countless members of the Glacier Plain Court. His merits outweighed his faults.
"The reason why we came here was to enter the Yin-Yang Lake to cultivate. Now that the Yin-Yang Lake is gone, you're unable to advance your cultivation … How about this, I'll offer you some pointers so that you can reach Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle within a month as compensation!"
After dealing with Court Chief Wu, Zhang Xuan turned to Ruohuan gongzi and said.
That fellow came here excitedly, intending to make use of the Yin-Yang Lake to advance his cultivation. Yet, he ended up devouring the seed water dry instead, leaving him unable to cultivate anymore. Naturally, he had to make up for it.
"You want me to reach Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle within a month?"
Ruohuan gongzi was taken aback.
He was a master teacher, and his teacher was the head of the Mingshi Tang Pavilion. He had tried all kinds of means, but even so, it was impossible for him to reach Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle within ten to twenty years. Yet, a month …
You must be dreaming!
"When you cultivate, do you feel that your dantian is extremely congested, as though you've entered a narrow passageway?" Zhang Xuan asked.
"Ah … Yes!"
Ruohuan gongzi nodded.
The reason why his cultivation was progressing at a snail's pace wasn't because of a lack of resources or because he didn't know how to cultivate. Rather, it was because the zhenqi in his body seemed to be congested, causing it to wriggle uncontrollably.
It was just like running a long distance. No matter how formidable a world champion was, his speed would slow down after reaching a certain limit. It was impossible for one to maintain a constant speed all the time.
It was as though he had reached his limit, and every single step forward was difficult for him.
"Simple. Eat this pill, and you'll be able to reach Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle within a month!"
Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and a fist-sized red pill appeared in his palm.
Ruohuan gongzi's body staggered, and his face warped.
"This is … the grade-2 Aphrodisiac Pill for savage beasts?"
(Author's Note: Don't forget to vote at the start of the month.)
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