The Difficulty of Innate Nature, a Bitter Face Turns Red

The distance to the Spirit-Calming Hall is ninety-nine li.

Han Shantong and Liu Futong were running lightly through the forest, flying swiftly.

Both of them did their best to conceal their presence; the tender leaves at the treetops only trembled slightly when brushed by the air currents around them.

But just as he was about to rush out of the forest, Han Shantong suddenly stopped, the hem of his cloak billowing forward with a whooshing sound.

Liu Futong's movements were a bit clumsy, and when he stopped abruptly, he crushed a few weeds, slid half a foot, and hurriedly turned his head.

"Big brother, what's wrong?"

He threatened me.

Han Shantong's face showed bitterness. "He said he has memorized my aura as an incarnation, and if I try to escape, he will track me down."

The Great Art of Transformation can only be maintained within Hundred Li.

If they run another mile, Han Shantong form will be too far away, and the water droplet incarnation will automatically collapse.

Liu Futong quickly said, "He's definitely lying to us!"

"It's hard to say; this person's methods are unfathomable—"

Han Shantong hesitated for a long time, then turned around and walked slowly southward, his face growing increasingly bitter.

Even if they are Hundred Li apart, that person will definitely not be able to catch up with him in the first few days.

But as long as he finds the right direction and has enough time, he will eventually reach his goal.

Seeing his elder brother's state, Liu Futong had no choice but to follow him south.

Han Shantong wanted to advise him not to follow, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings, and he remained silent.

Although they are fellow anti-Yuan sympathizers, the young-looking Senior Chu seems to be interested in forming an alliance and recruiting them.

But the feeling of frustration is truly unpleasant.

Back then, during the battle at Shaolin, Han Shantong knew he was young, had great potential, and his martial arts skills were not yet fully developed, so he was not afraid of setbacks.

The current leader of the White Lotus Sect is already quite proud of his extraordinary achievements, and he can see at a glance how much potential he has left.

When you're suddenly hit with a setback at a time like this, it's not so easy to handle.

Han Shantong felt increasingly bitter as he walked, and with a deep sigh, tears welled up in his eyes.

Liu Futong felt uneasy watching this and secretly tried to come up with words of comfort.

Don't be afraid, brother. At worst, we can see who lives the longest with that old monster!

No, no, there are still old monsters like the Meteor Gods and Devils who can live for three hundred years. These old monsters with profound skills probably have a lifespan that is also longer than my brother's. Who knows who will outlive whom?

"I've got it, brother! This old monster isn't known as the leader of any major sect. He's probably just someone who doesn't know anything about management. His martial arts are high, but he's not as disciplined as our White Lotus Sect. He'll be better at pacifying the people and fighting for supremacy in the future."

"Ah!"

Han Shantong trembled slightly, his expression changed several times, and he actually reached out to hold onto a large tree beside him.

Liu Futong was shocked. "Brother, what's wrong now?"

Han Shantong took a deep breath, closed his eyes to calm himself, but his eyelids couldn't help twitching, as if he were being hit by some invisible force.

Liu Futong was both surprised and anxious. "What happened?"

"It was that little girl who calls herself a celestial maiden who spoke up; she actually knows the rules of my White Lotus Sect by heart."

Han Shantong's cheek twitched. "Our ancestral teachings, which we have revised at great expense by hiring learned scholars, are still being criticized for numerous errors and inappropriate points by her."

Liu Futong was stunned. "How is that possible?"

He racked his brain trying to recall what was wrong with his family's rules, but he couldn't figure out.

But judging from the elder brother's appearance, there must be a loophole that he cannot refute. If implemented in the future, it will certainly hinder the great cause.

"That girl was still saying something to that guy surnamed Chu. Although she wasn't good at biology, she finished her liberal arts degree in her previous life and studied law, but unfortunately the rules were strict back then, and she didn't pass the exam."

Han Shantong frowned, looking puzzled.

"With such a thorough understanding of the law, how could you still fail the exam?!"

"The imperial examinations of the Great Yuan Dynasty, though unfair, were not without their flaws—oh, I forgot she was a woman!"

Han Shantong had actually forgotten that women were not allowed to participate in the Great Yuan's imperial examinations, which shows how shocked he was when Han Baiyu pointed out his flaw.

"This girl now has a somewhat arrogant look on her face."

Han Shantong praised, "With such knowledge, even if one is nine-tenths arrogant, it is only natural."

"Huh, why did this girl immediately cup her hands in respect and act so solemnly and reverently after that guy surnamed Chu mentioned he was studying medicine?"

Han Shantong was filled with questions.

Although there are some legendary doctors and poison doctors in the martial arts world who inspire awe, it is only because they have distinguished themselves through their own talent and accumulated their reputation over many years.

Most doctors, relying on only one or two ancestral prescriptions, cannot even recognize the various medicinal herbs, and their knowledge of wounds, injuries, and internal ailments is far inferior to that of a martial arts practitioner.

Studying medicine was something that was looked down upon and despised by scholars.

But according to those two people, it wasn't like that at all?

That's strange. What are these two saying? Can't they say something that others can understand?

Han Shantong controlled his avatar, maintaining a calm and respectful demeanor throughout.

But his true form was much less reserved; his facial expressions were quite varied, and he almost scratched his head in frustration.

"Oh dear, we're talking about martial arts!"

Han Shantong slapped his thigh.

Finally, we've reached a place where I can understand it.

At this moment, his avatar had already followed Chu Tianshu and the others into a hall, where they took their seats and enjoyed tea.

The incarnation of Han Shantong naturally couldn't drink it.

He had no interest in the tea at all, only in the casual remarks Chu Tianshu made while lightly stirring the tea leaves and sipping it.

This had already caused Han Shantong to fall into deep thought, and he was eager to ask questions.

The boy with the silkworm cocoon was also present, offering his own insights.

Some of these insights hit the nail on the head, making Han Shantong feel delighted and enlightened!

Some of these points, however, were met with strong disagreement from Han Shantong, who then offered his rebuttal.

Liu Futong was still racking his brains trying to figure out the loopholes in the rules and how to persuade his elder brother.

Without realizing it, he looked up and noticed that his older brother's strides were getting longer and longer.

Han Shantong now floats dozens of feet away with each step, muttering to himself, the meaning of which is unknown.

Looking at the eldest brother's face, there was no trace of bitterness left. At times he was overjoyed, and at other times he shook his head, showing an expression of disapproval.

Each time Han Shantong showed a disapproving expression, his pace quickened, as if he was in a hurry to do something.

Liu Futong quickened his pace, hurried to his side, and whispered, "Big brother, big brother----"

He reached out to pat Han Shantong on the shoulder.

Han Shantong seemed even more alert than usual, and with a subtle movement of his left hand, his knuckles struck Liu Futong's elbow, which was numb.

He didn't use much force to push Liu Futong's arm away.

"Quiet, quiet down! This is a crucial moment!"

Han Shantong's eyes were bright and piercing as he walked faster and faster.

Liu Futong stood there, mouth half-open, only stunned for a moment before his elder brother had almost crossed the hillside and disappeared from sight.

"Ouch!"

Brother, do you remember how you looked just now, like you'd chewed up ten pounds of bitter herbs?

Liu Futong thought it over carefully, gritted his teeth, and strode over.

Inside the main hall of the Spirit-Calming Hall.

Chu Tianshu sat in the main seat, gently set down his teacup, picked up the teapot, and poured himself another half cup of steaming hot tea.

The sound of tea being poured into the cup was clear, orderly, gradual, and pleasant.

Not too much tea was used; the aroma was refreshing and just right for soothing the throat.

Han Shantong's alter ego and Zhang Yining seem to be arguing.

Chu Tianshu listened quietly and couldn't help but nod.

Both the Great Void Internal Art and the Mountain Collapse Combat Calculation are techniques that can be cultivated to achieve Double Flawlessness, and both are related to "Leakless Innate Nature".

However, the Leakless Innate Nature in one's true nature is a sign that the vitality of the soul has reached a certain stage and that one has meticulous self-control.

There are different ways to cultivate vitality and self-control; some people temper themselves in fire, while others temper themselves underwater.

The Great Void Internal Art belongs to the former category. It is flamboyant and unrestrained, causing dramatic changes in life and fully displaying the fierce and savage nature of a martial artist's will. Only when one has exhausted all their thoughts and left no room for maneuver in triggering dramatic changes, and can still allow their soul to spontaneously reach a new harmonious and stable state, can this step of cultivation be considered complete.

The Mountain Collapse Combat Calculation belongs to the latter category. Its mind is like the Chang Le Yuan Fu (a deep and tranquil abode), subtle and calm, exerting force to receive feedback from the outside. In this process, it explores itself at increasingly subtle and profound levels.

It's like trying to use every possible method to break a piece of paper blocking your view into countless layers.

This piece of paper, while not hindering the soul's observation of the outside world, remains intact. When necessary, it can instantly fold up all the papers it has put away, even transforming them into an even stronger shield.

In fact, this can also be seen from this perspective.

Why is it that for those who have progressed through the Triple Leakless, the threshold becomes higher and higher as they go further in their journey?

From the perspective of Great Void Internal Art, Chu Tianshu's internal energy is currently too strong. Once he focuses all his energy on it and triggers a sudden change, his power can easily erode his soul.

However, the Leakless Mystic Art and possesses extremely stable characteristics. After the power erodes the soul, it will directly suppress the soul, preventing it from truly reaching a point of no return and causing a fatal transformation.

Therefore, it is impossible to verify whether the soul can reach a completely new state under such extreme changes.

The same applies to the Mountain Collapse Combat Calculation and the influence of fate. Chu Tianshu's physical body is now perfect, and when any kind of feedback from the outside world seeps back, his physical body can directly resolve the vast majority of negative effects.

This is certainly a good thing, but it is not conducive to the soul's self-examination.

Even if he forcibly separates his soul from his body, as long as his physical body is not completely destroyed, the connection between his soul and his power and blood will still exist.

Moreover, to truly achieve the Triple Leakless, one's soul must overcome so many obstacles and still reach that point before it can be considered a success!

Of course, these are things that Chu Tianshu needs to consider.

Han Shantong doesn't need to think that much.

Chu Tianshu only taught him some subtle secrets about mind, spirit, and soul from the "Mountain Collapse Combat Calculation" manual.

This will allow Han Shantong to have greater stealth and stronger exploration capabilities when deploying avatars over long distances in the future.

But as they talked, Chu Tianshu couldn't help but draw out Han Shantong's insights on martial arts.

Zhang Yining, standing beside him, was either genuinely naive or harboring cunning schemes.

Everyone cooperated very well, their movements were seamless, and Han Shantong couldn't stop watching.

Back then, even a few books on Shaolin arts techniques were enough to keep Han Shantong engrossed in reading them, inspiring him to secretly explore Shaolin at night.

Besides, Chu Tianshu and Zhang Yining are two living, breathing people sitting here having a great time.

Those in the hall were completely unaware of the passage of time and the shifting of the sunlight.

Chu Tianshu suddenly looked up, chuckling as he looked outside.

A figure landed in the courtyard like a whirlwind and strode in.

"Silkworm Boy, the transformation of Yin and Yang is definitely not what you're saying."

"Have you ever been a woman? How dare you talk about yin and yang!"

Han Shantong form arrived, his face flushed and neck thick with fervor. He slammed his fist on the table and declared, "I was a woman for quite a while, and you have to listen to me on this—"

Zhang Yining suddenly smiled.

Chu Tianshu laughed out loud.

Alright, not only did we fish out martial arts skills, we also caught a living person.