Wind Chasing Boots

"Right, what cultivation technique are you practicing?" Nan Batian immediately asked.

"Great Yang Divine Skill," Zhong Shan replied.

Although he had already guessed it, Nan Batian still found it somewhat unbelievable. Could the Great Yang Divine Skill be that powerful? In the end, he could only conclude that this was a formidable individual.

"I also have to thank Tian Ling'er," Zhong Shan said. After all, being able to choose this cultivation technique back then was indeed thanks to Tian Ling'er's information.

"You're welcome. For the sake of this wood carving, let's not mention the unpleasantness from before. From now on, if anyone in the Kaiyang Sect troubles you, just mention my name," Tian Ling'er immediately said proudly.

Now that she was familiar with Zhong Shan, Tian Ling'er's tone also became much more relaxed.

Looking at Tian Ling'er, Zhong Shan smiled slightly and didn't argue. However, Zhong Shan didn't quite agree in his heart. A grown man relying on a woman's name as a shield was simply too pathetic.

"Right, I heard from my father that your physique is very poor. How come your cultivation isn't slow?" Tian Ling'er asked.

"Uh..." Zhong Shan looked at Tian Ling'er, feeling a wave of depression in his heart.

"Yeah, I see your cultivation is quite fast. Although not top-tier, it's not the worst either," Nan Batian asked.

Then, Zhong Shan pointed to his large kiln and showed it to them. He then explained his cultivation method.

Seeing Zhong Shan's ingenious idea of building a kiln for cultivation, Tian Ling'er's eyes lit up, and she looked surprised as if she wanted to try it.

"However, I'm currently trying hard to break through the second level. The second level is very difficult to break through, and this kiln seems insufficient now," Zhong Shan said.

"The Great Yang Divine Skill is originally an Innate Realm cultivation technique provided by Flame Mountain Peak. You need to cultivate in an extremely hot place to be faster. Although the kiln is good, the temperature is definitely not enough. However, you don't need to worry. From now on, you can just go to the vicinity of Flame Mountain Peak to cultivate more often," Nan Batian said.

"Flame Mountain Peak?" Zhong Shan looked into the distance, at the place where the sky was filled with red clouds.

"That's right. I cultivate in a cave over there. Flame Mountain Peak is actually a huge volcano. Inside, there is powerful geothermal heat. Practicing the Great Yang Divine Skill there will yield twice the results with half the effort," Nan Batian said.

"Volcano? What about Snow Bamboo Peak?" Zhong Shan then pointed to another mountain peak in the distance. In some places on that peak, snow was still slowly falling.

"You can think of that as an ice mountain. Kaiyang Sect, Flame Mountain Peak, and Snow Bamboo Peak, one extremely hot and one extremely cold, are a major spectacle of our sect," Nan Batian said with a smile.

"That won't work. I'm near Kaiyang Peak, and Flame Mountain Peak is very far from here. There might be a large number of Demon Beasts along the way, so I can't go there often," Zhong Shan said, frowning.

"Oh, wait a moment, I'll be right back," Tian Ling'er immediately said.

With that, Tian Ling'er stepped onto her red ribbon and flew towards Kaiyang Peak.

Soon, Tian Ling'er flew down again. But this time, she had an extra pair of white boots in her hand.

"These were made by my father for me back then, the Wind Chasing Boots. Wear them and infuse them with True Qi, and your speed will be so fast that those Demon Beasts won't be able to catch up," Tian Ling'er immediately said.

"That's right. Many of the Demon Beasts within the Kaiyang Sect are actually raised by the sect to be used by new disciples for tempering themselves. Generally speaking, as long as you reach the sixth level of the Innate Realm, you won't fear any of the Demon Beasts inside anymore. You can't defeat them now, but with these Wind Chasing Boots, they won't be able to catch you. You can quickly pass through the various mountain peaks and go there," Nan Batian said.

"Mm, thank you," Zhong Shan said solemnly.

"You gave me this small wood carving, and I'll give you these Wind Chasing Boots. We're even now," Tian Ling'er immediately said with a smile.

Zhong Shan nodded and didn't say much, nor did he need to. He understood in his heart that the small wood carving was far from comparable to these Wind Chasing Boots. He would compensate her later if he had the chance.

"Right, Zhong Shan, I heard from my father that you're not young anymore?" Tian Ling'er immediately said.

"Eighty," Zhong Shan said truthfully.

"Eighty? Aren't you older than me and Little Nanzi? You have to cultivate hard, otherwise, it wouldn't be good to die of old age before reaching the Golden Core Stage," Tian Ling'er immediately said with a surprised look.

"Die of old age?" Zhong Shan frowned, looking at Tian Ling'er.

"Of course! People in the Innate Stage only have a lifespan of two hundred years. Once they reach the Golden Core Stage, their lifespan doubles to four hundred years. If they advance another level to the Nascent Soul Stage, it's eight hundred years. Every major advancement doubles the lifespan. You're already eighty years old and only at the first level of the Innate Stage. You still have one hundred and twenty years left, so you need to work hard," Tian Ling'er immediately said.

"Okay," Zhong Shan nodded.

Eternal life? It seems that's still a very, very long way off.

"Why did you only cultivate to the Innate Stage in your previous eighty years? Oh, I remember now. My dad said that the spiritual energy outside is insufficient, so cultivation is slower," Tian Ling'er thought for a moment and said.

Looking at Tian Ling'er, Zhong Shan shook his head with a bitter smile. Tian Ling'er, although she cultivates quickly, her schemes are still too shallow.

"That's right!" A hint of anxiety suddenly flashed in Tian Ling'er's eyes.

"What's wrong?" Nan Batian frowned.

"Senior Brother is coming back today," Tian Ling'er immediately became a little anxious, a little worried.

"Senior Brother? The Senior Brother of the third generation disciples?" Zhong Shan frowned.

"No, it's the Senior Brother of the second generation. Ling'er really admires him," Nan Batian said with a smile.

"Hmph, Little Nanzi, don't talk nonsense. I'm leaving first." Tian Ling'er glared, then flew away in a hurry.

"The Senior Brother of the second generation?" Zhong Shan asked, puzzled.

"Yes, he's the Sect Master's eldest disciple. Although Ling'er and I are third-generation disciples, Ling'er's father is the Sect Master, so she calls him that unclearly," Nan Batian explained.

"Okay," Zhong Shan nodded.

"Alright, I won't say anymore. This time, it's not just the second-generation eldest disciple returning, but many people are coming back. It's definitely going to be very lively. I won't keep you company anymore. You should cultivate properly," Nan Batian said.

"Okay," Zhong Shan nodded.

After Nan Batian left, Zhong Shan immediately sat down cross-legged. After all, he still needed to recover after practicing the Heavenly Devil Body Tempering Great Technique.

The next day, Zhong Shan had completely recovered, and his body had become much stronger.

Looking at the Wind Chasing Boots in his hand, Zhong Shan gently put them on his feet. The Wind Chasing Boots seemed to automatically adjust to the size of his feet, truly a good magic treasure. He channeled his true energy into them, lifted his feet slightly, and instantly shot out over ten meters. Looking at this step in astonishment, Zhong Shan found that his speed was actually more than five times faster than before.

With this, Zhong Shan was no longer afraid of those Demon Beasts.

Zhong Shan also knew one thing: saber techniques. Saber techniques not only needed to be practiced but also required constant combat. So, if he saw a Demon Beast he could fight, he would fight with all his might. If he couldn't win, he would immediately use the Wind Chasing Boots to escape.

However, saber techniques were external cultivation, while the Great Yang Divine Skill was internal cultivation, and he had to continue practicing it immediately.

Carrying the large saber on his back, Zhong Shan set his sights on the distant Flame Mountain Peak and used the Wind Chasing Boots to run towards it.

At this moment, Zhong Shan's speed was extremely fast. With just a light step on the grass and trees, his body would glide a long distance.

By evening, Zhong Shan had arrived at a forest. Upon reaching here, Zhong Shan also discovered the peculiarity of the Kaiyang Sect's environment. His small courtyard was in a suitable environment, but here, it was scorching hot, like the middle of summer, and the further in he went, the hotter it became.

Indeed, being close to here was the best place for cultivation.

After eating some dry rations, Zhong Shan prepared to continue his journey. Just then, not far behind Zhong Shan, a wildcat appeared again.

Looking at the wildcat in front of him, Zhong Shan smiled inwardly. Since that was the case, he would try again.

He drew the large saber from his back and met the pouncing wildcat.

"Boom~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"...

Half an hour later, Zhong Shan was covered in blood. After using the Heavenly Devil Body Tempering Great Technique, the mountain cat finally fell at his feet.

He looked into the distance, then looked at the way back.

Zhong Shan thought for a moment and made a decision. He took out the mountain cat's Inner Core and continued towards Flame Mountain Peak. Although the side effects of the Heavenly Devil Body Tempering Great Technique would kick in after half an hour, Zhong Shan's strong will allowed him to endure. Moreover, with the Wind Chasing Boots, as long as Zhong Shan didn't deliberately provoke Demon Beasts, they wouldn't be able to catch him.

At dawn, Zhong Shan passed through a secluded valley. The valley was very quiet and relatively hidden. However, there happened to be a pond in the valley.

Looking at the cat blood on his body, Zhong Shan shook his head and ran to the edge of the pond. Up close, Zhong Shan realized that this wasn't a pond at all, but clearly a hot spring. A volcanic hot spring.

Seeing this, Zhong Shan was overjoyed. He quickly stripped off his clothes and jumped into the hot spring, constantly washing himself.

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