Finding Life Through Death

As soon as a white lotus entered his stomach, Cao Youqian instantly felt as if his body was being burned by a raging fire.

Cao Youqian's body was now half frozen and half steaming, and his face was half white and half red.

The surrounding ghosts were so shocked by this scene that they couldn't even utter a word.

However, not a single spirit stepped forward to interrupt the boy. Even though the boy had swallowed the Twin Lotus, as long as he couldn't withstand the life-and-death power of the Twin-Stemmed Life and Death Lotus.

Then a lotus seed will grow inside his body, and the twin lotus will absorb his flesh and blood, growing strong again. Perhaps this time it can become a divine lotus. Thinking of this, the smile on the White Beard's face became even more charming.

Cao Youqian did not feel despair at this moment; on the contrary, he became even more excited. "I was right after all. These twin lotus flowers are a symbol of life and death, and also a symbol of yin and yang."

The simultaneous Body Tempering Yin and Yang was an experience he had never had before.

He began to mobilize the Yin and Yang energies within his body according to the Taiji Visualization Diagram taught to him by his master.

As time passed, his physical pain gradually lessened.

Cao Youqian also stood up and, in front of countless dead souls, began to practice Taiji Fist.

This scene completely stunned the group of dead souls.

All the eyes of the dead fell on White Beard.

White Beard was completely dumbfounded; he had never imagined that someone could simultaneously wield the power of life and death.

As Cao Youqian continued practicing Taiji Fist, a Taiji diagram appeared around his body.

The medicinal power of the Twin-Stemmed Life and Death Lotus within his body was also constantly tempering his body.

The surrounding ghosts could no longer bear it and instinctively rushed towards Cao Youqian.

Before they could even get close to Cao Youqian, they were swallowed up by the Taiji diagram above his head.

With one unlucky soul caught up in the fray, the remaining spirits naturally dared not approach.

The White Beard collapsed to the ground, muttering, "This time, I've lost both my wife and my army!"

Cao Youqian was naturally unaware of what was happening outside; he remained immersed in his cultivation.

On Miaomiao Mountain.

Fang Mu has now reached the Ninth Level of Dao Foundation, but he feels that he has fallen into a misconception. His master had previously said that only by comprehending the Divine Power of Undying and Indestructible can one perfectly utilize the Lesser Fate Technique.

But now, he has mastered two supernatural abilities: Thousand-Mile Vision and the Flying Through Heaven and Burrowing Through Earth.

These two supernatural powers were useless to him, but they consumed several decades of his lifespan.

Today is the day Master gives his monthly lecture.

After the sun had risen high in the sky, Fang Mu arrived at the main courtyard.

Chu Feng had just gotten up. He was drinking the iced porridge that Elder Bing had made for him while telling stories to the two little girls Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian.

"Disciple pays respects to Master and Mistress."

Fang Mu bowed to Chu Feng and Bing Yan.

Chu Feng said, "No need for formalities. What progress have you made in your cultivation recently?"

Fang Mu respectfully said, "Master, I don't know why, but I haven't been able to comprehend the divine power of Undying and Indestructible. I would like to ask you, Master, what should I do?"

Chu Feng looked thoughtful, while the two little girls beside him cast curious glances at him.

They knew how powerful their master was, but the Undying and Indestructible that Junior Brother Fang spoke of seemed far too heaven-defying.

Can Master really help Senior Brother figure this out?

Half an hour later, Chu Feng slowly spoke, "To achieve Undying and Indestructible, one must first put oneself in a life-or-death situation. One will surely gain something from the struggle between life and death."

Fang Mu's eyes lit up. "Master means to live in the face of death."

"Good."

Chu Feng paused for a moment, then continued, "But before that, you must be fully prepared, and you must have a steadfast Dao heart."

Fang Mu's face showed a thoughtful expression, his mind constantly replaying his master's words.

About half an hour later, Fang Mu figured out the key to it.

"Master, your disciple knows what to do."

"Oh."

Chu Feng asked with a smile, "So, you're confident this time?"

"This time, I will either succeed or die trying."

Fang Mu said with a determined look.

"Since you've made your decision, then I won't stop you," Chu Feng said, a gentle smile on his face.

"Master, this disciple will take his leave now and go into seclusion."

Fang Mu turned and left after saying that.

Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian watched his departing figure, their eyes filled with worry.

Chen Qianqian said, "Master, why do I feel that Junior Brother gives off a feeling of being ready to die for his country?"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "You're not mistaken."

"Ah?"

Chen Qianqian looked completely bewildered. "Master, aren't you... aren't you afraid that Junior Brother will die?"

Chu Feng patted Chen Qianqian's head. "Everything in Miaomiao Mountain is under my control, so naturally I won't let anything happen to your junior brother."

"Oh."

Although Chen Qianqian was still a little worried about her junior brother, in her eyes her master was the best in the world, and with her master around, her junior brother would definitely be safe.

Chu Feng continued telling stories to the two little girls, while Fang Mu went to the back mountain to find a quiet place to begin his secluded cultivation.

This time, he decided to risk all of his lifespan to comprehend supernatural powers.

As time passed, Fang Mu transformed from a young man into an old man with a full head of white hair, and he could clearly feel his vitality gradually dissipating.

However, Fang Mu did not give up on comprehending the supernatural power; instead, he became even more determined in his heart.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye. Fang Mu sat there like Kumu, the last trace of life in his body about to dissipate, and his consciousness began to awaken.

But Fang Mu did not give up and continued to use the Lesser Fate Technique.

Just as his life force was exhausted and he was in his final moments of lucidity, a loud boom suddenly came from his sea of consciousness.

A line of large characters appeared in my mind. "Undying and Indestructible, Rebirth from a Drop of Blood."

As these large characters appeared, the last drop of blood in Fang Mu's body began to reshape his body.

Fang Mu's body, which had been like Kumu, began to come back to life.

In the main courtyard, Chu Feng, who was playing chess with Chen Qianqian, suddenly made a move that directly captured Chen Qianqian's large group of stones.

Seeing this, Chen Qianqian's mouth formed an "O" shape, and she murmured, "Master, you told me that I had to return the three steps."

Chu Feng smiled and said, "I did mention it before, but your junior brother is currently undergoing a transformation. Let's go see what's happening to him."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qianqian's initial displeasure vanished instantly, and she asked with delight, "Really?"

"Just go and see for yourself."

As Chu Feng spoke, he stood up, and Bai Qian and Bing Yan followed him to the back of Miaomiao Mountain.

When the two little girls followed Chu Feng and his wife into the cave and saw the changes in Fang Mu's body, they were both stunned. After a long while, they finally looked up at Chu Feng...