Withering Bloom Fundamental Diagram

After kowtowing three times, Lin Yi officially became a disciple of Wu Shi.

Seeing Lin Yi kowtowing earnestly, Wu Shi Shi's tone was not as stern as before. He slowly said, "Now that you have become my disciple, you should know the origins of your sect. Although I, Wu Shi, entered the Dao Wu Shi, I learned the Daoist martial arts and eat the Daoist food."

"My first master was the Ancient Domain Saint Zhufeng, who hated evil and loved to fight for justice. When I was ten years old, he was killed by a martial Martial Saint who cultivated demonic arts. At that time, I vowed that I would kill anyone who cultivated demonic arts."

"My first master was named Quan Quan. He wasn't a martial artist, but an old Daoist priest from the mountains. He was well-versed in the principles of heaven and earth and the Eight Trigrams. After I turned ten, I depended on him for survival. Unfortunately, he discovered the secrets of heaven at a young age and suffered Heavenly Punishment. His days were numbered..."

"My third master was fortunate enough to inherit the ' Wither and Flourish ' technique, and I became his disciple. I promised to carry forward the 'Wither and Flourish' path in the Ancient Domain..."

Wu Shi listed the names and origins of all the masters. These masters either met with misfortune and were hunted down by enemies, or they suffered from terminal illnesses and were dying. In any case, none of them were still alive at the moment.

Lin Yi couldn't help but ask, "Vice... no, Master, do you have a destiny of being a jinxed lone star?"

Wu Shi smiled meaningfully, with a hint of self-deprecation. "A cursed lone star? Perhaps."

"Then who is my other junior brother? Is he alright?"

"Your junior brother is named Gai Yuan. He possesses the Heavenly Sword Body and is one of the most outstanding young geniuses in the Ancient Domain. He is currently in seclusion in an ancient sword dao ruin."

"Gai Yuan? Is he a member of the Gai Family?"

"Yes, he's Gai Duanjian's nephew..."

"Where did you meet Yu Huaqing? And why did you take him as your disciple?"

Wu Shi said, "He has a deep karmic connection with me and has been kind to me. The only way to repay him is by taking him as a disciple. As for your information, I learned it from him."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow.

Sure enough, he was betrayed by his own people again.

That brat, I'll definitely teach him a lesson after I get rid of him.

After inquiring about the situation of his sect, Lin Yi asked curiously, "Master, what realm are you currently at?"

Wu Shi raised a cold eyebrow. "What? You want to surpass me?"

"I wouldn't dare say that. I've only heard that you were eighth realm Martial Saint in your younger years, and I imagine you are even stronger now."

Wu Shi knew Lin Yi Yi's little scheme perfectly well, and chuckled, "You'll know about my cultivation level later. For now, you should worry about yourself."

Then, Wu Shi took out a scroll from his Qi Sea Space.

The scroll is painted with a simple, dark yellow background, as if it were the marks of time. The ink on it is a mixture of light and dark shades, exuding a faint Daoist charm.

As the scroll unfolds, there is an ancient tree reaching to the sky.

The old tree is half-dead, its thick branches covered with cracks, as if the years have mercilessly drained its life force. There are no leaves on the branches, presenting a Deathly Stillness and withered state.

The other half, however, was completely different. Its lush green leaves were extremely abundant, as if each leaf contained a vibrant life force. The tender bark on the thick trunk exuded vitality, forming a stark contrast with the withered half.

With just one glance, Lin Yi was captivated by the depiction of the Withering Glory Ancient Tree in the scroll, becoming completely absorbed in it.

After a moment, Lin Yi came to his senses and realized that this was the ' Wither and Flourish ' Fundamental Diagram that Wu Shi had mentioned.

In the Tongguan Prefecture Scripture Repository, Lin Yi had also read the Fundamental Diagram attached to those third-rate Domain. The Domain Dao rhyme contained on those diagrams was very different from this one.

Seeing Lin Yi Yi's doubt, Wu Shi said, "There are copies of the Fundamental Diagram. My ' Wither and Flourish ' Fundamental Diagram was drawn by the first ancestor to control the ' Wither and Flourish ' Domain. It is the only original. As for the ones collected in Tongguan Prefecture, they are all copies, and their Daoist essence is limited."

Lin Yi nodded, indicating that he understood, and stepped forward to solemnly accept the ' Wither and Flourish ' Fundamental Diagram.

[Martial Arts Fundamental Diagram - Gold]: Records the true meaning of the Daoist principles in the ' Wither and Flourish ' Domain. Using this diagram to comprehend the ' Wither and Flourish ' Domain can greatly increase the speed of comprehension.

Lin Yi was secretly delighted after reading the System introduction.

This picture is an absolute treasure. If I ever fall on hard times, I can use it to trade for at least a few precious pieces of the Heaven and Earth Power.

No matter what, this apprenticeship was definitely worthwhile!

Fortunately Wu Shi was unaware of Lin Yi's thoughts, otherwise he would probably have slapped Lin Yi to death right now.

"Master, besides this Fundamental Diagram, could you also teach me the ' Wither and Flourish ' Fist that you just used?"

The Wither-Prosper Fist and the ' Wither and Flourish ' Fundamental Diagram are a matching lineage, which Wushi Wu Shi intended to pass on. When Lin Yi took the initiative to ask for it, he didn't say with a sigh, "I will dictate it to you, and you can remember it."

"The Wither-Prosper Fist is like withered wood breaking through the wind, its power containing endless decay... The Withered Fist is like an old tree sinking, its slowness concealing its strength, subtly implying decay. The Flourishing Fist is like branches bursting forth, swift and vigorous, displaying boundless vitality. Only when the fist and the withered are one can the true meaning of Wither and Flourish be found..."

Lin Yi focused his mind and memorized the instructions. Once Wu Shi finished dictating, he completely mastered the Golden External Technique that complemented the Wither and Bloom Domain.

Above the Fire Sea, Lin Yi threw a punch, and the air in front of him seemed to be torn in two, one half being withered and gray, and the other half being lush and green.

The two forces intertwined and collided, unleashing a powerful impact that smashed a huge magma breach into the Fire Sea within a radius of one mile.

"Your talent is truly terrifying."

Seeing Lin Yi instantly master the Wither-Prosper Fist and unleash the ' Wither and Flourish ' Domain, even Wu Shi, who had seen many peerless geniuses, secretly thought Lin Yi was a monster.

Lin Yi withdrew his fist, having gained some insight.

He finally understood why Wu Shi previously said that his Domain Envoy was crude.

If seventh realm Martial Saint wants to unleash the true power of their Domain, they must pair it with external martial arts techniques.

For example, Lin Yi's mastery of the ' Li Fire ' Domain, because it lacks accompanying external martial arts techniques, means he can only fight using the Domain's own power, and the power he can unleash is ultimately limited.

If combined with external martial arts of the same origin, every move and stance becomes an external manifestation of the power of the Domain, and the combat power is far more than just 1+1=2.

Take, for example, the Wither-Prosper Fist he has just mastered. Combined with the ' Wither and Flourish ' Domain sect, it is enough for Lin Yi to use this set of fist techniques to deal with veteran seventh realm Martial Saint such as Fufeng and Huang Xian, and even defeat them.

Lin Yi pondered in his heart.

He planned to return to the Scripture Repository of Ancient Domain Tong Pass Prefecture, transform the large amount of External Skill resources stored therein into martial arts supplies, and use his [Establish Sect] talent to re-expand the Outer Realm resources for himself.

"Master, how did Yu Huachen perform when you taught him this set of fist techniques?"

"Not as good as you, but not by much."

Lin Yi nodded, guessing that Yu Huachen's talent might also be related to his comprehension.

Unfortunately, Yu Huachen ascension to immortality was too hasty; otherwise, Lin Yi would have obtained his hair and skin flakes long ago to examine his talent.

However, the cheap master in front of him seems to be an exceptionally talented genius, appearing with extraordinary celestial phenomena, so his talent is probably not weak either.

Lin Yi wanted to ask for a strand of Wu Shi's hair to test his talent, but he thought that since he had just become Wu Shi's disciple and they were not familiar with each other, Wu Shi probably wouldn't give it to him.

After all, the methods of the Apocalypse World are bizarre, and its insidious Curse and unorthodox poisons are hard to guard against.

People rarely spit out things like hair or blood.

"Master, I have another question. Where did Yu Huachen go?"

Wu Shi thought for Wu Shi and said, "He went to the Supreme Region, an independent realm that you call the Apocalypse Continent."

Lin Yi then asked three more questions in a row, "How did you get there? What is so mysterious about that place? What is its connection to the Ancient Domain?"

Wu Shi shook his head and didn't say much, "I'm still investigating the situation there, but you should focus your mind and energy on Tongguan Prefecture for now. After we return, I plan to recommend you for the position of Deputy Prefecture Lord of Tong Pass."

"Master, you don't mind that our positions are similar?"

Wu Shi glanced at Lin Yi: "The difference between a deputy Prefecture Lord and a deputy prefect is still vast. Even if you were lucky enough to become a deputy Prefecture Lord, you would still be the least senior deputy prefect in the history of Tongguan Prefecture."

As he spoke, Wu Shi gave Lin Yi a little finger, which was extremely humiliating.

I don't know where Wu Shi learned this gesture from.

"That's alright, but Master, what are the benefits of becoming the Deputy Prefecture Lord?"

Wu Shi frowned, somewhat impatiently. "Why do you always seem to be talking about benefits after just a few sentences? Tongguan Prefecture holds a high position and great power, and it doesn't get involved in the conflicts between the various clans in the Ancient Domain. It's a cultivation paradise that everyone yearns for. If you don't want to become the deputy Prefecture Lord, I'll recommend Qian Xuan for the Prefecture Lord when we get back..."

After saying this, Wu Shi turned and left.

Lin Yi quickly followed up. "Hey, even if there's no benefit, it's fine. I feel like I came here to be the deputy Prefecture Lord..."

Beneath a ten-thousand-meter-long rock vein at the core of the Endless Fire Domain, the firepower was violent and swift, like a rolling dragon.

The Five-Clawed Dark Dragon hovered above the Void Flame Lotus, using the essence it had refined to heal its injuries.

A large amount of firepower was drained, turning into wisps of black flame that melted onto the top-tier A of the Five-Clawed Dark Dragon.

A moment later, the Five-Clawed Dark Dragon opened its dark brown dragon eyes and said regretfully, "It's a pity that your Honored Attendant's divided soul has dispersed, otherwise you Honored Envoy told me where I am now."

"That hateful Ancient Domain Guardian, once I recover from my injuries, I will surely avenge this blood feud."

The thought that he had suppressed and killed most of the Monster in his Endless Fire Domain made the Five-Clawed Dark Dragon feel heartbroken and filled with rage.

"Good idea, but you probably won't have the chance!"

Just then, a cold figure appeared from above.

The Five-Clawed Dark Dragon was shocked. Looking up, it saw a figure transforming into lightning and rushing towards it.

His appearance was identical to that of the Combined Tong Pass commander who had combined his Garrison Commander with Tongguan and severely injured him with a single blow.

"It's you? Damn it, how did you find this place?"

Lin Yi coldly said, "Go ask the King of Hell!"

Although the Five-Clawed Dark Dragon changed its healing location, it had nowhere to hide under the tracking of the Heavenly Mystery Dao Eye.

So after parting Master Wushi, Lin Yi searched for him all the way here.

Lin Yi held a pair of blue-purple Blazing Li Fire, combining his 'Blazing Flames Li Fire Shocking Thunder ' Domain to press down from above.

The Five-Clawed Dark Dragon was furious and was about to unleash its ' Void Flame ' Domain when it discovered that under Lin Yi's ' Li Fire ' Domain, the surrounding firepower was solidified, and even its ' Void Flame ' Domain was completely suppressed, putting it at a disadvantage.

With a loud bang!

Lin Yi Yiyi struck the Five-Clawed Dark Dragon's head with the power of ' Shocking Thunder ', charring its horns black.

"Court death!"

The Five-Clawed Dark Dragon turned its head to bite, but Lin Yi's body was reassembled like lightning, and he threw a punch that hit the corner of its eye.

As the Wither Power erupted, the scales below the corner of the Five-Clawed Dark Dragon's right eye rapidly aged and withered.

"Ah, my eyes, they hurt so much!!"

The Five-Clawed Dark Dragon felt a stinging pain in its right pupil. When it opened its eyes again, it felt as if its old eyes were blurry and the surroundings were indistinct.

Lin Yi, having thoroughly enjoyed his methods, fearing the Five-Clawed Dark Dragon might escape, unleashed his talent [Thunder Prison Control].