Return to the Old House

Zhang Xuezhou began to feel a little bit like a cultivator specializing in magic.

Ancient texts mention that some cultivators with high fortune can find treasures by tripping and falling while walking, survive a fall off a cliff and gain inheritances, and make friends with all directions, attracting the attention of great cultivators from all walks of life. Zhang Xuezhou thought that such things were possible, but the probability of such things was extremely small. It wasn't until he encountered Hu Yu and obtained the Cloud Wings that he realized that he was actually one of them.

"Perfect!"

The speed achieved by using the cloud wings is indeed faster than that of the jade wings.

Zhang Xuezhou completed the first direct flight across the ocean to the Scarlet Alliance State.

This journey was enough to traverse the Qin-Meng continent twice, covering a distance of nearly 50,000 li. The vast distance had prevented Zhang Xuezhou from ever considering such a journey before.

It wasn't just that he couldn't achieve long flight distances; insufficient flight speed would also make the journey lengthy. The lack of supplies and the limited time also prevented Zhang Xuezhou from ever attempting it.

His situation only changed after Yunyi appeared.

By using the power of the sequence, which is similar to Demon Power, to advance the "Technique Within the Clouds," Zhang Xuezhou refined the Cloud Wings, thus gaining an additional ability to fly.

This not only made him fly faster, but also allowed Zhang Xuezhou to switch between different powers. When his Gene Sequence power was exhausted, he could convert it into Law Power to control the cloud-riding technique, and when his Law Power was exhausted, he could turn it back to Gene Sequence power.

This combination allows for repeated switching and adjustments. While it may not be a perpetual motion machine, it does significantly extend the body's endurance during flight.

Zhang Xuezhou felt that he had now completely replicated the cultivation practices of that other world, and was even stronger.

However, he also knew very well that if Hu Yu could provide him with a treasure that would allow him to undergo a near-transformation, it meant that there were many powerful methods in the world, and that every cultivation system had its strengths.

I really want to go and see their original world!

As the golden light on his arms receded, Zhang Xuezhou landed precisely on the North Rehe overpass.

He gazed at the sky, and while he didn't want to endure the endless erosion from the fire meteor creatures, he also longed to step into other worlds and learn more.

This will undoubtedly be a difficult task to achieve, but it will also be a Struggle and interesting endeavor.

Zhang Xuezhou's past goal was simply to get rid of Donghua, and then target Donghua to ensure his safety. But now, his beliefs have indeed changed.

Whether he cultivated in the Three Realms or gained the ancient tree's recognition to travel through the world, his abilities had all grown gradually. It's rare to see such a rapid change achieved with just a single treasure.

He was able to use the "Technique Within the Clouds" to cultivate cloud wings, and perhaps with continued study, Ren Anran and others could also replicate everything he did.

One cloud wing is not the end goal, nor is plundering or acquiring more cloud wings. Zhang Xuezhou believes that what is more important is the understanding of related craftsmanship and cultivation systems. Perhaps the cultivation system of the Tiger Breeding World is more suitable for Gene Sequence than Realm Technique.

He let out a long breath. As he approached the North Rehe, the somewhat anxious mutterings of the mallards could be faintly heard. This prompted him to wave to the onlookers in the distance before taking a step towards the Sinkhole No. 2.

"Oh no, oh no! Zhang Lao Er is stalling again; he's definitely up to no good!"

When will this end?

"It's so hard to become the King of Ducks!"

"Why didn't that emperor have Demon Cultivator technique that would allow me to ascend to the heavens in one step?!"

"Stop chanting, it's so noisy! All you do is chant useless things!"

Zhang Xuezhou didn't pay attention to what the mallard was saying, as it kept muttering to itself.

All he needs to know from the mallard's energetic chatter that he is safe is enough.

"Extending the time now would increase the team's risk, but not extending the time might make it difficult to handle another Qin Meng incident, even with Yunyi!"

Zhang Xuezhou, his spirit entering the shuttle, enhanced his subtle spiritual observation abilities and sat down on the tree chair.

He looked at the emerging tree rings, which represent the tree's growth cycle and are likely used to determine the intervals between trips.

What may seem like simply turning the tree chair around is actually more likely the rotation of the tree rings, thus guiding the tree's movement.

The upward growth of the tree is irreversible; every start means time moves forward, and Zhang Xuezhou will find it difficult to return to the bi-weekly cycle.

The duration of the extended rotation of the giant tree requires meticulous observation; otherwise, the extension of the cycle could become uncontrollable, potentially extending from half a month to a month, three months, or even half a year.

Zhang Xuezhou carefully observed everything on the tree chair, trying to figure out the adjustment pattern.

Although the time adjustment was imminent, Zhang Xuezhou was not in such a hurry to make any rash moves. However, he clearly needed to conduct research to avoid being unable to adapt when the demand arose.

Not to mention that he needed to travel a long distance to reach Qin Meng in the real world, he also needed to travel from the Great Han Dynasty to Zixiao Palace, which was also a long distance.

Zhang Xuezhou also faced a time crunch when dealing with the Daojun incident.

With the current half-month travel cycle, he can stay for a maximum of ten days, but his condition will continue to decline during the stay until his mental state can no longer support him and he has to travel.

Doing ordinary things is fine, but once it involves high-level power struggles, Zhang Xuezhou will inevitably lack the mental energy to deal with them.

"If I can't adjust my travel cycle right now, the only option is to enhance my mental strength. This might allow me to extend my stay, and the negative impact of being stuck for a while won't be enough to cause me to underperform!"

Zhang Xuezhou's physical strength will not be weakened during his stay, but his mental strength will decline more slowly.

The problem of being weakened by means of suppression and other methods is not significant; Zhang Xuezhou is more worried about making the wrong decision due to poor judgment.

He has a strong ability to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune in the short term, but this also comes with risks; wrong judgments can lead to troubles that are difficult to overcome.

"I wonder if Yang Jian has retrieved the Nine Treasures Wine from the Kunlun Sacred Land!"

Zhang Xuezhou studied the tree chair until he became so disoriented that he had to break free to complete the journey.

As the last thought vanished from his mind, Zhang Xuezhou opened his eyes in another world.

"The High Antiquity books such as the Yu Shu, Xia Shu, Shang Shu, and Zhou Shu have either been damaged due to improper preservation or lost and destroyed. Those who possessed them have either passed away or died, making it incredibly difficult to ascertain their contents!"

"Is Dongfang Shuo still not awake?"

Is he really sick?

Zhang Xuezhou was staying at Zheng Wukong's house. He thought few people could find him, and even Yi Shuo needed to visit Zheng Wukong to find out what was going on. He didn't expect Dong Zhongshu to come over.

"I don't have the High Antiquity books, so waiting for me won't help!"

Zhang Xuezhou quickly recalled everything he had experienced more than half a month ago, and then thought about what Dong Zhongshu had said. He felt that it was difficult to connect all the events with what Dong Zhongshu needed in the short term.

He reached out and touched it, feeling an emptiness; the spiritwood staff he used for protection was not beside him.

"Master, have you taken my staff away?" Zhang Xuezhou called out.

"You mean that stick that keeps hitting your head? I tied it outside as a warning!"

Dong Zhongshu responded with a hint of surprise.

Zhang Xuezhou pushed open the door and saw the spirit wood staff tied to the load-bearing pillar of the eaves by Sanzhangqing, while Dong Zhongshu sat opposite him on a chair, the two of them like a teacher instructing a student who had been punished.

Upon seeing Zhang Xuezhou leave, Dong Zhongshu quickly stood up.

As if sensing something, he reached out and pressed back, stopping the spirit wood staff that was about to fly back into Zhang Xuezhou's palm.

"This guy's a bit unruly; you need to teach him a lesson!"

Dong Zhongshu grumbled, but his eyes were filled with undisguised envy as he looked at the spiritwood staff.

The spiritwood staff likes to strike randomly, but the target is still a top-tier treasure.

Dong Zhongshu was a connoisseur of fine things; he even felt a little regretful that he hadn't encountered similar treasures.

Such intelligent treasures are extremely rare and difficult to control, but once they recognize and acknowledge a master, they will almost always recognize only one master in their lifetime, and can even become a supreme treasure for attaining enlightenment.

Dong Zhongshu never expected that Zhang Xuezhou lived a frugal life, possessed a treasure that was almost unique, and whose luck in cultivating his cultivation techniques in Chang'an City was terrifyingly heaven-defying.