The Transmigrator's Cultivation

Chapter 172 - Arc 11: The Sects Grand Competition | Chapter 172: Match 19

Chapter 172 - Arc 11: The Sect's Grand Competition | Chapter 172: Match 19

Translator: Lynn

The sight of Xu Ziqing grasping Yun Lie’s wrist surprised everyone. Later, witnessing Yun Lie’s well-being, they could only marvel at the deep camaraderie between the senior and junior brothers. Yun Lie, in particular, cherished the friends he had made in this relationship of seniors and junior brothers.

Contrary to this, Master Qiu He, who was more acquainted with Yun Lie’s temperament, was even more astonished. However, observing Xu Ziqing’s actions, he comprehended his intentions and felt reassured. The friendship between his two cherished disciples was robust and always heartening.

However, Xu Ziqing paid no mind to others’ opinions; he was taken aback as his true energy penetrated.

Yun Lie’s meridians were remarkably spacious, with the true energy inside roiling and surging like a vast, surging sea!

The potent true essence bore the essence of Golden metal—extremely dominant and exceptionally sharp. Despite its formidable strength, it was entirely contained within the meridians, revealing the extraordinary tenacity of the meridians!

If Xu Ziqing’s meridian could be compared to a narrow mountain path allowing only one person to pass at a time, then Yun Lie’s meridian was likely wider than a main road capable of accommodating a dozen horses galloping side by side.

Xu Ziqing’s true energy was gentle and lively, whereas Yun Lie’s true energy was even more forceful and sharp. During this moment, Xu Ziqing realized that when he had sent a small amount of true energy earlier, it might have been instantly extinguished upon encountering this true essence. Now that he had sent a larger amount, he felt this.

However, as Xu Ziqing’s true essence circulated within these meridians, progression was challenging.

With every advance of the true energy, there was a bone-chilling cold sensation, making Xu Ziqing recognize that the true essence in his senior brother’s body was akin to his own, evoking a similar sense of inviolability.

Luckily, Xu Ziqing’s true energy was exceedingly gentle and devoid of any hostility. Moreover, Yun Lie’s true energy was suppressed, allowing the wood attribute’s true energy to advance. If hostile true essence were to intrude upon Yun Lie, it might have been instantly transformed into a Gengjin Sword by the true essence in his inner world, obliterating everything in its path.

After perceiving the situation in his senior brother’s body, Xu Ziqing injected another 20% of his true energy, hastening the meridian’s pace.

Before long, the wood attribute true energy traversed every one of Yun Lie’s meridians, fusing them back into the dantian.

At this moment, Xu Ziqing noticed a radiant bead within the dantian. The Gengjin sword energy emitted a brilliant glow, resembling a crimson sun, illuminating the entire dantian exquisitely.

Numerous auras swirled around the bead, greedily absorbed by it and swirling to create a whirlwind, causing the airflow to surge with intense and formidable power.

The wood’s true energy, upon touching the overflowing Gengjin sword energy, dissolved instantly, akin to ice and snow meeting the morning sun. The residual energy was also drawn in by the golden core. It was as if facing a storm at sea—every current and strong wind were drawn into it, seemingly bottomless!

Xu Ziqing let out a surprised exclamation, thinking to himself: Shixiong, this dantian is no ordinary dantian. It’s more like a black hole, an abyss that seems endless.

At the same time, he felt elated. His senior brother’s dantian was profound, demonstrating an incredibly solid foundation and astonishing potential. It was no wonder his senior brother possessed such strength, capable of effortlessly vanquishing dozens of golden pills.

Observing Xu Ziqing’s changing expression, Master Qiu He grew slightly concerned and quickly inquired, “Ziqing, what’s the matter with Yun’er? Is something amiss?”

Startled, Xu Ziqing released Yun Lie’s wrist, looked at Master Qiu He with a gentle smile, and said, “Master, Shixiong is perfectly fine.” After a brief pause, he continued, “I noticed that Shixiongr’s meridians are brimming with true energy, and the golden core in his dantian is shining brilliantly and potent. Nothing has been depleted. Considering Shixiong’s immense potential, he isn’t concerned about these consumptions. Please rest assured, Master.”

With this mindset, the cyan aura surrounding Xu Ziqing began to purify.

In this world, many ascetics initially strived for longevity and the Dao. However, as their cultivation levels surged, they were enticed by external temptations—be it magic weapons, shortcuts, elixirs, power, or beauty. Many deviated from the righteous path, even if their cultivation base continued to advance. In the end, they would succumb to worldly enticements due to various reasons.

Immortal cultivators needed to constantly reflect on themselves to avoid straying from the path. Additionally, they had to cleanse their hearts regularly to prevent them from being tainted. There was no turning back once they lost their way.

Deep in thought, Xu Ziqing suddenly attained a state of clarity.

Within his sea of consciousness, numerous exercise chapters flashed swiftly, seemingly from the “Ten Thousand Woods Great Heart Planting Technique,” although it wasn’t entirely clear.

Amidst this mysterious state, thin lines emerged on his cheeks, tracing along the smooth texture, extending to his neck and beyond. His once jade-like skin gradually exhibited an intricate pattern, akin to numerous fine cuts, spreading further and further.

When Luo Yao witnessed this phenomenon, he was startled. “Ziqing, how did you end up like this?”

Yue Jun, being more perceptive, remarked, “Daoist Xu, your condition seems similar to when Qingyun injured Miss Du.”

Qiu Ze and Long Xuan, too, noticed it and directed their gaze towards Xu Ziqing’s eyebrows. They observed a deep-seated blue light, as if a tremendously potent force was contained within, yet it never broke free. Clearly, it was the Qingyun Needle. Could there be some sort of alteration with this Qingyun Needle?

Master Qiu He, being well-versed, assured them, “No need to worry, and keep your voices down.”

All eyes turned to him.

Master Qiu He, looking pleased, explained, “Ziqing is experiencing an epiphany. This state is exceedingly rare, so let’s not disturb him. It would be detrimental if he were awakened abruptly. An unexpected enlightenment!”

At this revelation, Yue Jun and the others suddenly comprehended the situation and couldn’t help but feel envious. While they hadn’t experienced it personally, they knew this state was a rarity. Anyone going through an epiphany would undoubtedly gain immense benefits before awakening. The longer the epiphany persisted, the greater the advantages, enhancing their path significantly.

Acknowledging this, they deliberately hushed their voices, allowing Xu Ziqing to be in tranquility.

Master Qiu He was highly content and turned his attention to his eldest disciple. “Yun’er, go and engage in battle. Your junior brother will be under my vigilant eye, ensuring no harm befalls him.”

Yun Lie acknowledged this with a slight nod.

In a swift motion, Yun Lie drew a long sword mark on the ground with his finger. This mark emanated an enigmatic and potent mental power.

It was his sword intent.

Yun Lie retracted his finger and declared, “No external entities can breach this boundary.”

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