Cold Light Technique, Yangming Closure, Supreme Yang Opening

As the saying goes, when the gap is large enough, those who are envious will only feel admiration, something unattainable.

"Third place, Lu Lingxian."

When Lu Lingxian went on stage, she glanced at Wang He, who was surrounded by many students, and a desire to prove herself arose in her heart.

A cold, Yin Spirit spell was unleashed, freezing the entire target and slowly extending outwards.

Unsurprisingly, her score was higher than Xiao Huoyu's.

"Student Lu Lingxian cast the spell [Cold Light Technique], casting time 2.8 seconds, power level 4, spell grade mid-grade. Final score 9.0 points."

Next up is the competition for the other participants.

A variety of light and fire spells were unleashed, along with several superspectral spells, which even Wang He found somewhat novel.

The Way of Fire primarily focuses on light and fire-based magic.

Within the light system, besides the various flames forged from extraordinary imagery, there are also various cosmic rays in a physical sense, such as infrared and ultraviolet rays.

These areas are mostly blank, so there aren't many spells that can be used, and these people are filling in the gaps little by little.

An hour later, the competition was over, and the dean and mentors announced the list of the top ten directly.

"1st place: Wang He; 2nd place: Lu Linxian; 3rd Xiao Huoyu..."

The top three spots were all taken by three people who knew each other. Suddenly, the way the chief mentor Huang Deming and the two assistant mentors looked at them was no longer like that of teachers looking at students, but rather like that of people who presented both Opportunity and dangers.

The other freshmen didn't have such profound thoughts; they simply assumed that these students were of extraordinary status and had inherited their parents' talents.

Therefore, many people wanted to add their contact information. Wang He and Lu Lingxian were not interested, but Xiao Huoyu accepted all offers.

Next came the awards ceremony, and the top three naturally received different treatment than the other seven.

In addition to being able to choose the spirit item from the Fire Academy, there is also a mid-grade magic artifact as a reward.

Ultimately, Wang He obtained the Supreme Yang spirit object [Scorching Sun Summer Heat Light]. This spirit object can dispel all ordinary cold air, ward off evil spirits, and can serve as an energy source for certain spiritual plants that require a lot of sunlight, thus accelerating their growth and promoting the flourishing of all things.

There is also a Yang Brightness ritual implement, the [Qi-Concealing Yang-Returning Bag].

This ritual implement can collect all conventional yang flames and yang energy, which is perfect for its current use and future enlightenment.

After receiving their rewards, the three returned to their residence together and had a short get-together to exchange cultivation experiences.

While drinking tea in a quiet courtyard, Lu Lingxian couldn't wait to ask questions, and her address became less casual.

"Senior Brother Wang He, I heard before that you were cultivating Yin-Yang Fire True Qi, but today I feel that the principles you've grasped are in the direction of life force. Won't this deviate from the right path of cultivation?"

Wang He thought for a moment, then, seeing her curious and inquisitive expression, he smiled and explained.

"Yin and Yang Fire is not merely a high-temperature flame or a cold, divine light. It also encompasses life, destruction, Spirituality, and creation."

"For example, the Cold Light Technique you used can be interpreted as the Supreme Yin, or it can be understood as the Supreme Yin's complete containment and nurturing. Otherwise, where would the Supreme Yin path and the Ghost Immortal's method of refining form come from?"

"For example, Xiao Huoyu's Fire Crow Technique follows the principle of the Supreme Yang's burning, which can also be interpreted as the fire crow transforming into a golden crow, illuminating all directions and nurturing all living beings."

"These are all feasible paths, but predecessors mostly pursued the power of Yin and Yang magic, and didn't explore other directions much."

"Just like now, my Yin and Yang can unleash powerful spells when in motion, and can also conceal life force and nurture vital Essence Qi when still. The harmony of movement and stillness is the principle of Yin and Yang."

Lu Lingxian listened thoughtfully, reflecting on her own path.

Xiao Huoyu's eyes lit up when he heard Wang He compare the Fire Crow Technique to the Golden Crow Divine Bird. He began to imagine the future when he would wield the Golden Crows in his hands and fight against the heavens and the earth.

The three chatted for a long time, mostly with the two asking questions and Wang He answering.

Of course, he didn't come away empty-handed. As individuals whose destinies were manifest and Qi Destiny were at their peak, the two of them naturally possessed unique qualities.

They have an extraordinary affinity for the Supreme Yang Supreme Yin, and various feelings they have have given them a fresh perspective and inspired various flashes of wisdom.

As evening approached, they left, each with their own bountiful harvest.

Wang He returned to his garden, preparing to break through to the Qi Refining Second Layer.

He first went to the Qi Gathering Room, spending a whole day gathering a wisp of Yin-Yang Mystic Qi before preparing to break through.

In the cultivation room, the Primordial Qi of heaven and earth surged and converged into his dantian. Two streams of Yin-Yang Mystic Qi surrounded the runes of the Dharma principle, absorbing the Primordial Qi and refining it into Essence Qi, True Qi, and Spirit Qi.

When these five elements are combined, the quality of Essence Qi is further enhanced, and the capacity to accommodate them continues to expand.

In no time at all, he reached level three vitality.

When they first entered university, their vitality level was close to two points. After refining the three kinds of acquired Essence Qi, they quickly broke through to level two. Now, breaking through to level three is also a piece of cake.

Unlike the ancient Qi Refining system in Clear Void Heaven, cultivators there are physically weak and can even kill ordinary martial artists after exhausting their spells.

A level 3 life force at the Qi Refining Second Layer Qi Refining Realm can generate a force of 1600 kilograms, or 1.6 tons, with a light swing of the arm and a punch.

For ordinary mortals, even the slightest touch would result in broken bones and torn tendons, yet they themselves are gradually moving towards a path of transcendence.

After completing the breakthrough, he took out the magical artifact [Qi-Concealing Yang-Returning Bag], wrapped it with True Qi, and took out the Supreme Yang spiritual object [Scorching Sun Summer Heat Light] from it to carefully experience and comprehend its principles.

Two months later, in the Sky Garden, a pocket-shaped magical artifact was collecting the various yang energies falling from the Supreme Yang.

At this moment, many of the Bright God peace and tranquility, appeared sickly and listless.

Once the [Qi-Concealing Yang-Returning Bag] has collected too much intense summer heat, they begin to regain their vitality, and their leaves gradually become fuller.

Wang He was maintaining the magical artifact with a stream of True Qi, closing his eyes to perceive the changes in his dantian.

At this moment, three streams of Mystic Qi were circulating around the two Dharma runes and one illusory rune in the dantian.

In a short while, the illusory runes solidified, exhibiting a contracting state; their name was [Yangming Closure].

"Yang Brightness refers to the two yang meridians, which govern 'closing' (or 'entering').

"After the yang energy is at its peak, it begins to contract. The 'Theory of Yin and Yang Separation and Union and Union' states that ' Yang Brightness is the closing state'; it does not follow the root and branch, but rather the central qi."

"When things reach their peak, they must be contained; the yang energy returns from the outside to the inside, governing dryness, descent, and storage; it is the turning point where the yang energy transitions from its peak to its decline, presenting a scene of prosperity fading and returning to its roots."

Just as the seasons change with the seasons, from the Spring Equinox to the Grain Full, the yang energy is abundant and then recedes, while the dryness dissipates.

This method draws upon the Earthly Fiend Restrictions of the [Qi-Collecting Yang-Returning Bag], as well as one's own personal understanding.

It can reduce yang fire, contain fire energy, and is especially effective against yang fire.

Then, Wang He's gaze fell upon the second magical rune among the three principles, the one that shone brightly; its name was [Supreme Yang Opening].

"The Supreme Yang, representing the extreme of the three yang energies, governs 'opening'."

"When Yang energy is at its peak, its nature is to spread outwards. The Suwen (Yin and Yang Plain Questions) chapter 'On the Separation and Union and Union of Yin and Yang' states, ' The Supreme Yang is the opening; the Re Lun (Treatise on Heat) says, 'The Great Yang belongs to all Yang.' In terms of root and branch, 'the root is cold and the branch is Yang.' Following the root and the branch, one can manifest either cold or heat."

"Therefore, when it opens, the yang energy shines outwards, representing the exterior, the external, and the visible; it is the most exuberant form of yang energy. But at the same time, when yang reaches its extreme, yin begins to emerge, which is the critical point where yin energy is about to sprout."

Just as the seasons change with the seasons, from Lesser Fullness to Greater Heat, the heat reaches the outside world, and all things flourish at their peak.

Thus, the order of refining the Yin-Yang Mystic Qi contradicts the internal flow of Yin and Yang.