I Would Seek a Path Through the Flowers, Until I Reached the Depths of the White Clouds

With the Mountain King dead and the locust plague eradicated, Hai Donglai's inner conflict was effectively resolved.

Nothing else really constitutes a deep-seated problem for him.

However, Tian Zhu's matter still bothered him somewhat, which might delay this breakthrough by two days.

The young emperor's arrival inadvertently caused him to cross the threshold.

Chu Tianshu observed and analyzed the situation in his mind.

"I don't seem to have any unresolved issues. The fears I had as a child have mostly been resolved after experiencing so many things in different worlds."

Two years ago, Chu Tianshu still had some deep-seated issues, and they were quite serious.

However, mental knots don't necessarily need to be broken through all at once; they can be resolved gradually through growth.

Chu Tianshu was clearly the latter.

"So, what I lack is mainly the tempering and accumulation of my soul and will."

Just as the "Great Void Sun-Boiling True Exposition" says.

Once the Leakless Mystic Art is achieved, the next step is to seek Leakless Innate Nature. This basically requires only careful adherence to the steps of the practice, and it is a gradual and painstaking process.

Next, let's take a look at the aspect of "Leakless True Force".

[The Calamity Chief Locust Demon:]

The secret sect's practices are close to those of ancient shamans, seeking power and fame, which aligns perfectly with their path. After a hundred years, he was ultimately inferior to his nemesis, his inner fire burning ever brighter, and he stumbled upon a path of misguided Returning Light.

It is called a demon because it coincides with natural disasters, and it is called the leader because it causes locusts to molt.

Characteristics: 1. The Locust Demon Aura. It travels through mountains and fields, consuming water and soil, and can secrete a unique scent that continuously accumulates, causing locusts to undergo multiple transformations and become its master.

Second, the Ten Thousand Insects Replenish Blood. All insects can disregard the human-insect barrier, absorbing their essence without needing to refine it, and can then be used for their own benefit.

Chu Tianshu looked at the locust Evil Spirit characteristics displayed on the token and felt a little regretful.

The "Mountain-Moving and Shape-Molding Fist" has clearly become like a physical instinct, yet it is still not considered Evil Spirit characteristic.

However, this Evil Spirit spirit is quite large.

With this Evil Spirit, plus what we had accumulated before, we now have enough to deduce the "Mountain Collapse and Water Extinction Palm" once.

Moreover, it slightly exceeds the standards of the initial deduction, and should include some additions and modifications beyond precise comprehension.

Then, we'll focus on the characteristics of Pei Dongcheng's ancient sword Evil Spirit, mix the materials, and then confirm the deduction.

[... The mixed training is complete.]

The simulation has been completed.

"The Nine Springs Mountain Collapse Secret Hand".

The soul enjoys ultimate bliss, while the body departs for the netherworld.

The power of the Nine Springs injures the enemy, transforming into a state of supreme bliss. In a daze, the enemy is freed from the burdens of the body and the constraints of the soul, experiencing liberation and joy, and returning to nature.

The Nine Springs Blood Wave probe objects because of their extreme darkness and lowness, making all things appear as if they were in the light. With a probe, they are dissected and analyzed; with a push, they fall apart.

After mastering this technique, the blood and qi within the body differentiate into nine types, each with vastly different effects.

A person's body, and their life, are made of blood and sweat as water, and the rest as mountains. The interaction of water and mountains tempers each other, and with the will in the heart, one will forever move forward.

Ultimately, I am willing to dedicate every drop of blood and sweat to achieving the immense power to shake mountains and the profound joy of life.

Chu Tianshu quietly pondered the set of skills in his mind.

An Jingsi and others have inspected the Heavenly Craft Canal and confirmed that it can still be used after minor repairs.

Those who were injured or killed in the chaos were also taken care of by the pharmacists.

Fortunately, although the chaos erupted quickly and seemed to spread everywhere, the initial chaos was manageable.

However, the attacks mainly occurred between envoys from various countries with deep-seated grudges, and there were no unprovoked attacks on the people of the Great Tang.

Only a small number of the envoys from various countries died; the others, though injured, still had a chance to receive treatment.

However, even after the Great Tang explained to them that this was a trick orchestrated by the Dashi and the Turks,

These people made a note of the culprits and hurriedly sent messages back home, reminding countries that the overall situation was about to change.

I still can't help but hold a grudge against my arch-enemy whom I just clashed with.

In this way...

When it was announced that the Martial Exhibition of All Nations would continue, the delegations of these envoys were even more determined to overwhelm their opponents.

The afternoon's Martial Exhibition of All Nations was even more spectacular, with thunderous cheers and continuous applause.

The group found some chairs, gathered some fruits, and sat on the mountaintop to observe the view.

As Nie Hongxian read, she suddenly chuckled.

Chu Tianshu snapped out of his daze, "What, Lingwei is on stage?"

"Not yet."

Nie Hongxian said, "I was just thinking, what if Mofu and the others knew this from beyond the grave?"

"Seeing them stir up trouble and wage a major battle, and then we still manage to hold this conference this afternoon, I'm afraid they'll be so angry they'll vomit blood."

For those people, the most painful thing might not just be failure, but the fact that they have already failed and will soon be forgotten.

It seems that the people in the mountains have now temporarily put aside what happened a few hours ago.

"Given their strength and status, their combined defeat today has an impact that cannot be explained in a few words."

Yang Jungong, prioritizing composure, said, "The common folk and wandering knights of the mountains seem to have been temporarily forgotten."

"But those envoys from various countries, look at their subtle expressions, they all have something weighing on their minds, something they can't forget for a moment."

Nie Hongxian tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said with a faint smile, "Why should I care about them?"

Seeing the joyful cheers of the people all over the mountain, Nie Hongxian felt an immense sense of satisfaction.

"It's so much better here."

Chu Tianshu leaned back in his chair, suddenly feeling a bit sentimental. "People only need to focus on things between people."

Whether they are compatriots or foreigners, they are all still human beings.

A few days before Hai Donglai, he had vaguely heard Chu Tianshu mention the situation in his hometown and understood what he meant.

"Our Blood-Colored Starry Sky is indeed the best gift from our ancestors; it's far more peaceful than your Spirit Realm."

Hai Donglai, "But I've heard that there are countless races in the Spirit Realm, each with its own unique abilities. If I have the chance, I'd like to go and see the magical creatures and spirits on your side."

Chu Tianshu nodded in agreement.

Although my hometown is full of troubles, a bunch of ancient Ghost God and gods are hiding in the deepest part of the world, spying on reality.

But in terms of species diversity, it definitely wins.

Forget about biodiversity; even cats in the real world are quite good at boxing.

Whenever he thought of Teacher Xiaobai from the Golden Saber Martial Arts School, his fingers couldn't help but want to touch something.

Unfortunately, all I have is a precious sword, which I can touch.

Chu Tianshu casually pulled out a knife stuck in the right side, ran his left hand along the blade with his sword fingers, drew in vital energy, and poured it into Sanqi.

This was taken from Mahalun's body when the soldiers were cleaning up the corpses.

Although this saber lacks the Weapon Soul, its quality is truly exceptional. During its forging, many ancient and famous blades from the Dashi Empire were used.

Chu Tianshu fed it to Sanqi, just like feeding a cat a delicious treat. He rubbed it, gathered a burst of energy, and pressed it onto the sword.

Sanqi was overjoyed, and the Weapon Soul swiftly moved back and forth within the sword, circulating this vital energy.

Upon Hai Donglai suddenly remembered. "You said before that although your hometown doesn't have any Weapon Soul mechanisms, it does have another kind of mechanism that has spread throughout the countryside and provides many ingenious uses?"

"Wow! You studied biology before, and now you've switched to mechanics?"

Chu Tianshu joked, casually saying, "Although I enjoy many conveniences, I only have a rough understanding of how those things work."

Even the technological data he brought back from the wasteland, he memorized by rote.

Moreover, those scientific and technological materials are based on the existing scientific and technological foundation of the 21st century, and are new developments that assume that the researchers all have knowledge of armor, vehicles, and electricity before the technological breakthrough.

When Chu Tianshu talks about it now, aside from the things he has memorized, he can only talk about his general impressions of the principles of various electrical appliances.

"Electricity?"

Hai Donglai off his headband, wrapped it around his hand, and rubbed his forehead.

"Actually, I've been thinking a lot about where my Heart and Blood Martial Dao should go now that it has reached this level."

"Continue to study the effects of internal force on all things, and rely on the feedback of internal force to temper oneself through the fluctuations of heaven and earth."

"This path can still make the physical body and blood increasingly powerful, and it can be considered orthodox. The Crimson Blood-Colored Starry Sky can continue to serve as a reference and guide."

He first raised his left thumb to represent this mainstream path.

"The combination of Giant Martial Dao and mechanical arts is also a promising direction, and the application of Weapon Soul Art is equally promising."

He then raised his index and middle fingers.

"After listening to what you just said, I have a new idea."

"If one focuses on the Fist Intent, one can control negative electricity through this Fist Intent, circulate one's own magnetic poles, and then interact with the outside world to draw in electric light to temper the soul and body."

"If we strengthen our own foundation, we can leverage more electricity and light. Isn't that also a possible path?"

Studying the energy waveforms of all things focuses on the physical entity, but ultimately, physical training comes first. Giant Martial Dao can be considered a branch and supplement to this path.

The path of generating electricity through Fist Intent is entirely focused on the mind, intention, and soul.

Don't be fooled by the fact that lightning can temper the body. This method requires the mind to be able to freely drive the magnetic poles of the physical body, which means that the physical body is merely an appendage of the mind, a tool.

It's likely that a powerful cultivator who achieves mastery in this path will have a soul durability far exceeding that of their physical body.

Chu Tianshu also found it very interesting.

"I see that martial artists nowadays have already differentiated between those who emphasize the physical body and those who emphasize the spirit. If you can truly develop this path as well, then both major roads will lead to the heavens."

Chu Tianshu laughed, "And you're thinking that once you can generate electricity, martial artists will become increasingly proficient in the study of electricity."

"If engineers could refer to the knowledge of martial artists in this area, they could manufacture electrical appliances much faster, right?"

Hai Donglai chuckled in response, "That's right."

Martial arts practitioners are known for their resilience and strong curiosity, making them excellent scouts for the study of electricity.

But I always feel that this kind of electrical science, which is viewed purely from a martial arts perspective, has developed into something quite different.

Even if the mechanics borrowed from it and made some modifications, the final product would never be the same as the ones from Chu Tianshu's hometown.

The difference in fundamental perspectives determines the difference in development styles.

But it is indeed a path for development.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Chu Tianshu became increasingly curious as he thought about it, and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"There are still three days left, let's talk more about the secret manual."

"I will also bring back the secret manual of Heart and Blood Martial Dao, so I can see how my hometown integrates Heart and Blood Martial Dao with electricity."

"Compared to your side, which focuses on Heart and Blood Martial Dao and explores electricity, what differences will there be between the finished products from both sides?"

Nie Hongxian, Yang Jungong, and the others were unaware that Chu Tianshu was a visitor from another world, and they looked at him with some curiosity upon hearing this.

"Good!"

Hai Donglai patted the armrest of the chair, then let out a long sigh and said again.

"Unfortunately, a century has passed since then, and who knows when you will return next time."

Upon hearing this, Chu Tianshu looked up at the sun in the sky and at the vegetation covering the mountains.

"Time, I still don't understand it, but our martial arts are about to explore the Returning Light."

Chu Tianshu said softly, "In short, I will try to live longer. Life is so beautiful, I really don't want to say goodbye to it forever."

"However, Brother Donglai, in terms of frequency of risk, mine is higher, but in terms of age, you old codger are in more danger."

"And you, Hongxian, all of you, try your best to live as long as possible!"

Unlike the Blind Cheng and the Lady Wenjing of yesteryear, who have become two desolate graves Nanzhao Royal City.

After visiting it once, Chu Tianshu was unwilling to go a second time.

He was leaving in three days, but he wanted to take some time to go back to the outskirts of Nanzhao City, bring two jugs of wine and some sesame cakes, and visit his old friends.

As they were talking, they suddenly realized something.

Guo Lingwei has already taken to the field and is almost finished running.

Feng Bohu was at the foot of the mountain, cheering him on at the top of his lungs.

When Chu Tianshu and the others looked over, they saw Guo Lingwei enveloped in a gust of steam.

He was only two body lengths ahead of his opponent when he ripped off the ribbon that symbolized first place from the tree.

"Hahaha!"

Hai Donglai laughed heartily, a rare occurrence for him, and patted Chu Tianshu on the shoulder.

Let's encourage each other.

(End of this chapter)