Into Cloud Heaven, Chasing Sun and Moon

The sky and earth are boundless, the blue waters are endless, and the fallen leaves have no roots.

Ten Azure Boat transformed into green leaves, swaying in the wind.

A long, thin rope was stretched across the stern of the boat. Following the rope upwards, one could see the clouds unfurling and five kites soaring in the wind.

Most of the kites floated level, but one elegant kite, resembling a landscape painting, soared Ling JueDing. Two long ribbons adorned its tail as it flew high, like a horse's mane and tail spreading out on a running wilderness.

The person on the back of the zither wore a long indigo robe, with silver fish splashing and the robe fluttering in the wind.

"Crossing countless ravines and towering peaks,

The peaks rise one after another, reaching into the clouds.

"Soaring into the clouds, chasing the sun and moon; wandering with you through the long years."

Liang Qu sat cross-legged, as steady as a mountain peak, his breath long and deep, his Qi and Blood surging and twisting within him, transforming into a silvery-white vein.

A gust of wind whipped his long hair and his long coat, causing them to flutter wildly to both sides.

The ants crawling on the green leaves on the lake all looked up, filled with envy.

What a brilliant Sudden Enlightenment! The heroes from various government offices stepped out of the cabin, stood on the deck, and discussed and commented under the fluttering flags.

Sui Hongyan tapped the ship's railing rhythmically with her Bone Barrier, her two fingers together.

"Those who receive the Sacred Emperor's Edict are truly different; they can even Sudden Enlightenment while flying a kite."

When I was seventeen, I climbed Mount Tai and was fortunate enough to see the Sun and Moon Twin Radiance Platform, but I didn't feel much for it. I just thought the purple qi aura coming from the east was quite beautiful, and I'll definitely come back again when I meet someone I like in the future.

Zuo Heng laughed loudly, "Planting flowers and bamboo, playing with cranes and watching fish, one must find a way to enjoy them. If one merely lingers in the light and shadow, playing with the beauty of nature, it is nothing more than the talk of Confucian scholars and the stubborn emptiness of Buddhists. What good is that?"

Sui Hongyan chuckled and turned to look at the young man in black on the other side.

"Hongyuan, why don't you go up and fly for a bit? You're also Innate Martial Bone, and your Glass Bone are no less impressive than Dragon Tendons Tiger Bones. You might just have Sudden Enlightenment if you go up there, easily saving half a year's worth of effort!"

Zuo Heng shook his head. "Sudden Enlightenment an epiphany depends on one's comprehension, state of State of Mind, and experiences, and has little to do with Martial Bone. Stop teasing him."

Qi Hongyuan didn't react much, looking across at the other side with a deep, unsettling gaze.

"Have Guan Congjian and Zong Lichan made any moves?"

Sui Hongyan leaned out to look at the large ships behind her, then turned back.

"I don't think so. I'm just standing on the deck with you, joining in the fun. Oh, Guan Congjian is eating a steamed bun. It looks like it has beef and scallion filling."

"Guan Congjian loves to fight. Do you think the two of them will get into a fight?"

"Who knows? That kid's picks opponents are unpredictable; it all depends on his mood."

"Water Official Liang from the River Conservancy Office suddenly pulled that stunt, and quite a few people were caught off guard," someone interjected.

Sui Hongyan and Zuo Heng couldn't help but nod.

Whether Sudden Enlightenment or not has little to do with Martial Bone talent.

It is related to each person's experience and encounters, and secondly to their comprehension.

But others don't think that way.

People love nothing more than stirring up trouble.

Both are Innate Martial Bone. When others go up there, Sudden Enlightenment. When you go up there, you're just playing around and don't react at all. How embarrassing is that?

"It's a pity that Water Official Liang didn't do that. Riding a kite and flying around in the sky would have been a good way to pass the time while traveling."

Zuo Heng looked regretful, said a few words, and turned to walk back to his cabin.

"Who says otherwise? I can't play even if I want to."

Sui Hongyan hummed a little tune as they left.

The commander and deputy commander were nowhere to be found, leaving behind only a group of Demon Subduing Division.

Several young men stared at the large kite on the bow of their boat, rolled up their sleeves, and were eager to try it out.

"Perfect, if no one else is playing, I'll play. I don't have the burden of being a genius."

"Absolutely! Absolutely!"

"Hey, let's play rock-paper-scissors, let's get the order one, two, three!"

Other ships.

"Is he Water Official Liang from the River Conservancy Office? I've heard of him before but never seen him. I didn't expect him to be so handsome."

"Sigh, comparing yourself to others is just so frustrating..."

"For a fisherman's son to have achieved what he has today is truly Green Smoke."

"Sudden Enlightenment while riding the wind, that's fucking awesome! Enough to go on Painted Boat for free a few times!"

"Pfft, what incredible luck."

The people on the ten large ships had different feelings: some admired, some were jealous, and some were indifferent.

The four people in the sky had a much simpler feeling—without exception, they all felt uncomfortable.

This is ridiculous! Sudden Enlightenment this at a different time and place, they wouldn't be in such an awkward situation!

Going down is not an option, nor is staying down.

Weng Shaoping turned his head and stared at Liang Qu, regretting that he had borrowed the ticket too early and come up too early. He should have let his younger brother come up first.

Xu Zishuai sat on the back of the zither, glancing back at the Rainbow Bridge, then turning to look at the sun. He spat twice at the water birds flying by, scratched his chest, and seemed to have no particular thoughts.

Why...

Look to the left and right, then look up.

I was too happy too soon; I shouldn't have flown with my junior brother.

As everyone felt dejected, a flute melody mingled with the sound of the tide, slowly rising like ripples overflowing from the ground, gradually ascending to the height of a kite in the clouds.

The Lesser Fullness of Grain in May is usually hot and dry, but upon hearing this music, a sense of coolness arose in my heart! So comforting!

The unease caused by someone's sudden Sudden Enlightenment dissipated, and the simple joy of flying a kite returned to their heart.

Who was playing the flute?

Xu Zishuai leaned half his body out to the edge of the kite and looked down.

As I scanned the area, I spotted a familiar figure on a Azure Boat on my right.

"Jian Zhongyi?"

On the deck of the Azure Boat, Jian Zhongyi stood alone at the bow, his hand resting on his long flute.

The long sails of the Azure Cloud Boat were billowing, and the waves collided with the hull, breaking into a shower of foam.

The gentle, flowing melody did not drown out the sounds of the wind and the tide; instead, it blended together harmoniously, and could be heard clearly even from hundreds or thousands of meters away.

The leisurely spreads, reflecting a delightful and lively atmosphere.

The people on the kite couldn't understand the name of the song, but they could feel its calming and comforting effect on their State of Mind.

Suddenly, it became clear for whom the music was playing.

"Prefect Jian is so skilled in music..."

"Truly befitting a scion of a prominent family!"

On the Azure Boat by the team leader.

Xu Yuelong leaned against the window, tossing two fried broad beans into his mouth, making a crunching sound as he chewed.

"Zhong Shi, what tune is Prefect Jian playing? It's quite beautiful, and it sounds familiar."

Xiang Fangsu, Ke Wenbin, and others turned their gazes toward them.

Clearly, everyone feels the same way.

"Secluded Bamboo Enlightenment." Ran Zhongshi looked up. "The bamboo flute from Green Mountain in Qingzhou is famous throughout the world. Its color is as warm and lustrous as jade. When made into silk and bamboo instruments, its tone is clear and bright, like the wind and water of Green Mountain Green Mountain. It is unique in the world."

The Jian Family of Qingzhou also produced several masters of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments, leaving behind many famous pieces, such as "Jade Flute Flying Flowers" and "Cloud Vast Sea". "Secluded Bamboo Enlightenment" is one of them, and listening to this piece is said to help one achieve enlightenment.

It sounds familiar... Three years ago, a master of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments Jian Longtu, was invited to perform at the Harmonious Sound Pavilion. We went to listen to it together that day.

However, the guqin music played at the time was mocked by Qiu Zhishi for dressing like a eunuch, lacking any manly spirit.

Enraged, he turned around, went home, burned his clothes, and reportedly even beat up the maid who helped him dress.

Xu Yuelong suddenly realized. "I was wondering why that sounded familiar, but I couldn't quite place it."

Ran Zhongshi smiled and said, "Jian Zhongyi playing this piece is the icing on the cake for A Shui."

Ke Wenbin angrily slammed his thigh.

"Damn it! I'm going to cut the wire! Don't stop me!"

Xiang Fangsu quickly handed over the knife.

"I support it!"

The wind swept away the clouds, and a thin mist hung in the air.

As the clear and melodious music emerged, Liang Qu felt as if he were standing by the sea tide, and his State of Mind rose to a new level, with countless thoughts colliding and bursting forth.

The surging and changing Qi and Blood accelerate even faster, condensing into bursts of silver mist that meander and flow with unstoppable momentum, converging into the Thrusting Meridian with the Spinal Column Gate as its base, and forming a pulsating Heart Meridian.

Several white-feathered birds accompanied them on both sides, gliding with the help of air currents.

While saving its energy, a sharp force suddenly rose up, startling the waterbird so much that the downy feathers on its neck stood on end. It cried out twice, lost its balance, and fell to the ground.

After falling to a depth of one or two hundred meters, the bewildered bird suddenly awoke from its daze, flapped its wings, and fled in terror.

Liang Qu opened his eyes, his pupils reflecting the blazing Great Sun.

As they shone brightly, their Golden Eye ignited, their molten iron-like color flowing, and their powerful aura startled water birds that had traveled further away.

He looked down and scanned the area, and every time his gaze fell upon something, it was as if an invisible arrow pierced through it, causing the water birds to fall from the sky in fright.

Xu Zishuai stood up in surprise.

What a powerful and vigorous arrow!

Falling Star Arrow? "Falling Star, Chasing the Moon, Piercing the Sun..."

"Completed two levels in succession?"

Yang Dongxiong stood up straight and looked very energetic.

Liang Qu learned the Falling Star Arrow from Hu Qi, but the source of this arrow technique was also passed down by him. Therefore, Yang Dongxiong knew all too well about the subsequent advanced techniques, such as Chasing the Moon Piercing the Sun.

Unexpectedly, before Hu Qi could even grasp it, Liang Qu surpassed him, elevating this intermediate-level martial art to the pinnacle of superior-level techniques within a single year! "The potential of Martial Saint..."