Sword-Shaped Brow on the Blue Sky

Lin Chucheng's breakthrough should have attracted a lot of attention.

It's normal for the entire base to hold a celebration for this.

Unfortunately, those in the action team and equipment team who possessed cultivation abilities were still recuperating.

The rest of the logistics staff were also happy about Lin Chucheng's breakthrough.

However, since they themselves did not have much attainment in cultivation, their understanding of this aspect was not very deep.

The crowd simply walked to the doors and windows, peering in and watching the spectacle of the giant tiger.

However, precisely because of this, Lin Chucheng soon had ample time to discuss his experience of this breakthrough with Chu Tianshu in detail.

Chu Tianshu originally intended to use his old trick, incorporating some ancient poems and articles to help express his feelings.

However, Lin Chucheng didn't need to look through them again at all. It seemed that he knew all the common poems and classical Chinese texts by heart, and he used them naturally in his conversation.

On the contrary, Chu Tianshu would sometimes have to use his phone to search for background allusions and explanations when he heard unfamiliar passages.

This old man... he really has regained his memories!

Chu Tianshu stayed in the Northwest for another seven days.

He would open his eyes briefly each day, do some morning exercise, have some tea, and then start chatting with Lin Chucheng.

I also took the opportunity to organize the chat logs so I could share them with Helai and the others later.

For the first three or four days, Chu Tianshu mostly just listened, but in the following days, he gradually developed his own understanding of what they had discussed, and with his own perspective on cultivation techniques, he raised some new questions.

Thus, the two had a back-and-forth exchange, and even practiced their moves, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Chu Tianshu also learned something.

The so-called extraction of primordial energy in the Nanhua Origin Canon is actually the interception of Dao Power.

However, the true Taboo realm mainly involves being able to extract Dao Power that matches one's own attributes from ordinary natural phenomena.

The quality of the condensed Dao Power is basically only related to one's own cultivation level.

The quality of the Dao Power that Chu Tianshu extracted by relying on the Nanhua True Interpretation mainly depends on the target of the extraction.

He extracts things that are soulless but rich in Dao Power most effectively.

Furthermore, masters at the Taboo realm can integrate Dao Power into themselves, causing their body and mind to undergo another transformation.

This is also an advantage compared to Nanhua Origin Canon.

When he noticed his own flaws, Lin Chucheng just pursed his lips.

"Think about the benefits. You can already access Dao Power before even stepping into the Taboo. Once you truly reach that level, that unique power will naturally be under your control and refined, and your power will rise accordingly."

Lin Chucheng clicked his tongue as he finished speaking.

"Speaking of which, the term 'Dao Power' is actually quite obscure because it's too neutral. I don't know why you like using this term."

"My cultivation practice is mainly based on visualization. After the breakthrough, I still prefer to call this power the power of the myriad realms."

"Those of you martial artists, after breaking through to this realm, often refer to this power as the essence of heaven and earth, right?"

Lin Chucheng said, "When recording one's own insights, using such words allows others to better understand the atmosphere and discern whether it's a path of martial arts training or a path of cultivation techniques."

Chu Tianshu nodded thoughtfully.

The Youdu Token only deduces martial arts skills, but uses the term "Dao Power".

Perhaps in some past era... or Youdu Token, their true home isn't in this world at all. But there, when people Dao Power, they immediately think of martial arts.

With cultural changes and different atmospheres, it's perfectly fine to use vocabulary that suits you better.

Language is indeed a big problem.

Mo Xiaoyu was also in the living room today.

"I can translate every character on the stone tablet, including the Totem Patterns and ancient inscriptions, into their corresponding modern Chinese."

"But if it's just a literal translation, the whole thing won't flow together, and even I can't understand it."

Mo Xiaoyu picked up her coffee cup and took a sip, looking quite helpless.

"If I wanted to achieve a more accurate interpretation, it would mean I would first have to comprehend this entire manual, but that's far too difficult."

"Mr. Chu, I was far too presumptuous to think I could translate a book and deliver it to you before you left. I'll punish myself with a drink."

She downed the cup of coffee, which had barely any sugar.

"It's just that the translation got stuck; it happens all the time. Just keep a calm attitude."

Lin Chucheng said, "I seem to be progressing quite smoothly in understanding what's on the stone tablet, but it will probably take several months to organize it into something that others can understand. I can't guarantee that."

Chu Tianshu laughed and said, "No need to rush, I haven't broken through to that stage yet anyway."

"Besides, the compensation for this invitation was originally paid by Senior Helai. I'll make sure to squeeze him for a good amount when I get back."

Lin Chucheng peeled a lollipop and put it in his mouth.

"With Helai's energy, he could easily consider himself a young person, but his mentality is still too old."

"While much of a person's character is developed later in life, at the moment of breakthrough, one must possess an innate integrity and a spirit that remains even if reincarnated."

He jumped off the sofa and slowly walked towards the living room door.

My past failures stemmed from having worries in my heart and dust in my reflection.

"Actually, as long as you have a passion, you can be clear-headed about what you love and pursue it without worrying about whether it makes you seem too childish or immature."

He took the lollipop out of his mouth and glanced back at Chu Tianshu.

"We've had a great chat, so you don't need to tell me when you're flying back. I'm going to sleep now!"

"Clear."

Chu Tianshu smiled, raised his right hand, and gently waved it, "Senior Lin, goodbye."

Lin Chucheng chuckled, then swaggered out with a lollipop in his mouth.

Mo Xiaoyu stood up and said seriously, "But I still want to hold a small farewell banquet for Mr. Chu."

"Tell the cooks to order a few dishes. Xiong Zhengsan are recovering quickly from their injuries and would like to have a get-together, is that alright?"

She added, "They wanted to thank you themselves, and also wanted to speak on behalf of those who sacrificed their lives, thanking you for cleaning up those scoundrels."

Chu Tianshu's smile faded, and he nodded seriously.

Even looking at Lin Chucheng seemed to be in the best mood and was wandering around aimlessly.

Chu Tianshu once encountered that man after finishing his morning exercise, as he was coming out of the morgue to visit the remains of the victims.

When they finally saw Xiong Zhengsan at the dinner table, he was still using two crutches.

He's still as tall as ever, but seems to have lost a lot of weight, and his demeanor is even more sharp.

After finishing the meal, Chu Tianshu went to the airport.

When he arrived, Mo Xiaoyu and Tang Nu picked him up together; when he left, Tang Nu was finishing up a case.

As they parted, Mo Xiaoyu squeezed Chu Tianshu's hand, the pearl earring swaying slightly, and said, "I hope the Northwest didn't leave you with too bad an impression."

Chu Tianshu looked back at the distant mountains and said, "When I came here, I only saw flowers and grass, a patchwork of desert and oasis. After staying here for a while, I feel both cruelty and magnificence rushing towards me."

Wildflowers were blooming in the meadow.

Fragrant grasses stretch endlessly to the horizon.

The towering snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan in the distance are merely an embellishment to this boundless expanse of fragrant grass.

He took a deep breath and said sincerely, "If I have time in the future, I would definitely be happy to come again, but it would be best if I didn't see any more of those annoying poisonous weeds."

"Let's go see the places the driver told us about, and see what kind of impressive effect their checkerboard pattern creates."

Mo Xiaoyu smiled, "I hope I'll have the chance to visit Jianghuai someday."

Goodbye, Mr. Chu!

A moment later, the steel wings swept straight across the clouds.

A white streak across the vast blue sky, fading into the distance.

It was as if the heavens were drawing eyebrows for him, a sword-like eyebrow.

(End of this chapter)