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"After taking the Yin Soul Fruit, the speed of my cultivation is indeed fast. I should be able to break through the eleventh Meridian tonight," Ren Pingsheng said to himself, opening his eyes with satisfaction.
It had been fifteen days since he comprehended the Sword Momentum. During these fifteen days, he prioritized improving his cultivation, seizing the opportunity to shorten his training time by half. How could he let such a good chance slip away? He thought he should take advantage of this opportunity to break through as soon as possible, ideally reaching perfection in the Qi Refinement Stage.
"But how do I integrate the Sword Momentum into my sword techniques, as the Vice Master mentioned before?" This question had been on his mind since he comprehended the Sword Momentum. However, the formless and intangible nature of Sword Momentum made it difficult for him to grasp.
"Artistic Conception can be manifested by entering a peculiar state. How can I manifest this Sword Momentum? It requires understanding and communication. Do I need to use the power of my Soul to guide the Sword Momentum through my sword techniques?" Ren Pingsheng pondered continuously in his mind, recalling what Zhu Tianchao had said at that time.
Suddenly, a powerful force surged from within him, dominating the surroundings and enveloping the entire courtyard. With his eyes closed, he attempted to control the Sword Momentum with his Soul consciousness, gradually separating a thread of it and attaching it to his sword.
With a soft 'whoosh', a beam of Sword Light flickered and sliced through the void. The speed was even faster than when Ren Pingsheng exerted his full strength in powerful sword techniques.
"This power..." Ren Pingsheng was momentarily stunned, unable to believe it. This was merely an ordinary sword technique with little power, yet its speed was astonishing. This was just using an extremely fine thread of Sword Momentum. If he could integrate more of it, every strike would become a true sword technique.
"Uh..." He gently shook his head, feeling somewhat helpless. "It seems I was overly optimistic; merely mastering this fine thread of Sword Momentum is already straining my Soul. Without a powerful Soul, it's impossible to truly master and utilize the Sword Momentum."
"Bang... bang..." Just as Ren Pingsheng had settled down from his meditation, he heard a hurried knocking at the door.
"Fei Shixiong, it's you!" He exclaimed in surprise upon seeing who it was.
"Uh... you should still call me by my name; I can't accept being called Brother Shi," said Fei Hou, who stood outside with a wry smile. Back then, their strengths were quite comparable; even if there were slight differences, they were minimal. Now he had become an Inner Sect Disciple, while Ren Pingsheng had become an Elite Disciple, and the gap between them was widening.
"Hehe, then I'll call you Brother Fei. What brings you here this time?"
"Oh right, I almost forgot. This is a letter I received today; it was sent by someone on behalf of Huang Qing. He asked me to pass it on to you."
"Huang Qing? He would send someone to deliver a letter to me? Shouldn't he be avoiding me right now?" Ren Pingsheng said with some confusion as he reached out to take the letter and invited Fei Hou inside.
"What did the letter say?" After Fei Hou sat down and saw Ren Pingsheng opening the letter with a somewhat unpleasant expression, he asked.
"Forget it, you can read it yourself!" After Fei Hou took a look at the letter, his expression also turned grim. "They are really bold to actually break the rules and kidnap fellow disciples."
"This is indeed strange. Normally, Huang Qing shouldn't have the guts to provoke me. His older brother entered the Azure Wind Secret Realm and never came out; where does he get his courage from?" Ren Pingsheng rubbed his chin, feeling puzzled.
"They've invited you to the Black Crow Forest, a hundred miles away, at noon tomorrow. They definitely don't have good intentions. It might be a trap, and there could be someone lying in wait for you there."
"A trap? An ambush? I almost forgot that Huang Qing doesn't have that kind of courage, but if someone is instigating him, then it’s possible. I have to go; Chu Xiao is in their hands, and I must rescue him."
"Then I'll go with you; it will be good to have someone to look out for you."
"That works. You’ll be responsible for bringing Chu Xiao back; as for everything else, you don’t need to worry about it," Ren Pingsheng said after thinking for a moment.
"Alright, I'll wait for you at the foot of the mountain tomorrow morning." Seeing that Ren Pingsheng agreed, Fei Hou stood up and prepared to leave.
"Okay, see you tomorrow. Thanks a lot this time."
"Hehe, we’re friends; there’s no need for such formality."
"Huang Qing, oh Huang Qing. I won’t trouble you, yet you’ve brought this upon yourself. No matter what support you have this time, you won’t come back alive." Ren Pingsheng clenched his right hand, and the letter crumbled into dust.
"Tonight I’ll open the eleventh Meridian. With Refining Qi Level Eleven, I won’t fear anyone who comes."
That night, Ren Pingsheng spent two hours finally opening the eleventh Meridian, achieving Refining Qi Level Eleven. He became an Elite Disciple, and in just over a month, his cultivation had broken through again. If others knew about this, they would surely be envious and resentful.
It should be noted that other Elite Disciples typically needed at least three months to open a single Meridian.
If Ren Pingsheng had not consumed the Yin Soul Fruit, which doubled his cultivation effectiveness, it would have taken him two months to open his Meridian. This was still due to his early emphasis on fundamentals, making his Meridian incredibly resilient. He did not need to worry about the Meridian's capacity while trying to break through like others did.
Daylight soon arrived, and after a night of consolidation, Ren Pingsheng's cultivation had stabilized. A flash of azure light emanated from him, and his aura weakened by a third.
"Well, I have officially entered the basics of the Azure Emperor's Breath Control Technique, and I am becoming quite proficient at it." If anyone else saw Ren Pingsheng now, they would still believe he was at the Refining Qi Tenth Layer. He had just used the Azure Emperor's Breath Control Technique to conceal his cultivation.
Unless someone surpassed him by a major realm, they would not be able to see through it. If he were to perfect the Azure Emperor's Breath Control Technique, only those with special eye techniques or unique sensing abilities would be able to detect it. Or perhaps only experts above the Emperor-Level could see through it.
"Huang Qing, let me see what tricks you are playing!" Ren Pingsheng glanced indifferently in the direction of Black Crow Forest before vanishing from sight.
"You've arrived," Fei Hou greeted as he spotted Ren Pingsheng.
"Yes, let's go. We should get there early to prevent any unforeseen events," Ren Pingsheng nodded lightly.
A distance of one hundred miles was not far for them. They arrived in less than two hours. Along the way, the two discussed recent happenings in their sect and updates on acquaintances.
Basically, all disciples from their batch who ranked in the top one hundred had become Inner Sect Disciples. Many beyond the one hundred mark had also advanced. The remaining ones were still mingling in the Outer Sect.
Black Crow Forest was about one hundred miles away from Azure Wind Sword Sect. It was home to a rare type of Black Pine tree, entirely black including its leaves. For several miles around, these trees grew abundantly; however, after investigation, it was found that aside from being hard, they were mostly useless. Hence, no one paid much attention to this area.
Ultimately, it became a habitat for black crows. For some unknown reason, these low-level Fierce Beasts were very fond of this place, leading to the name Black Crow Forest. Ordinary people dared not come here unless they were reckless.
The surroundings of Black Crow Forest were quite remote and desolate, with no villages or shops nearby. From a distance, it appeared dark and ominous. Occasionally, hoarse cries echoed from within the Black Pine forest, sounding particularly harsh.
"This is indeed Black Crow Forest; it lives up to its name," Ren Pingsheng said as he stood at the edge and peered inside. Even in broad daylight, it seemed somewhat gloomy within.
"This place is truly secluded; it seems they chose this location for a reason," Fei Hou remarked after observing the surroundings and frowning slightly.
"They never had good intentions, so naturally they needed to find a place that wouldn't be discovered. It's almost time; let's go in."
As the two stepped into the Black Crow Forest, their vision was somewhat affected, but not too much. Occasionally, one or two large black crows, bigger than ordinary crows, flew overhead. Their noisy calls echoed around, creating an inexplicable irritation in the hearts of those who heard them.
"Heh heh, didn't Ren Pingsheng say he came alone? Why did he bring someone with him? Are you really that cowardly?" A voice, neither too harsh nor too soft, came from behind a black pine tree.
"Haha, it's simple. As long as you let Chu Xiao go, he will naturally leave as well. This place is so desolate that even if they leave, they won't find anyone for a while. By then, our matters will probably have been resolved long ago, so you don't need to worry at all." Ren Pingsheng said with a faint smile, seemingly unconcerned.
"Heh heh, anyway, I'm here for you; as long as you're here, that's enough. As for this kid, he's of no use anymore." Huang Qing stepped out from behind the tree, holding the unconscious Chu Xiao.
"Here you go; take him and leave quickly." He tossed the person over, and Fei Hou hurriedly caught him. The two checked and confirmed that he was just unconscious and not seriously harmed before they felt relieved.
"Brother Fei, you should take Chu Xiao back first. I'll handle things here."
"But this is obviously a trap. If I stay behind, I can still help. If there's any danger, I can assist you."
"No, taking him back is already helping me. If there's danger that I can't handle myself, having you here would be useless." Ren Pingsheng shook his head in refusal.
"Uh... alright then! Just be careful." Fei Hou's expression darkened slightly as he responded and left without looking back.
Although Ren Pingsheng didn't explain clearly, Fei Hou understood that his strength was too weak to be of any help if he stayed; instead, he might become a burden. This was somewhat difficult for him to accept. It's not that his talent was lacking or his progress slow; it was just that Ren Pingsheng was too much of a Monsters, far surpassing the other disciples of their generation.
"Heh heh, very good! Very good! Now it's just the two of us left. Finally just the two of us!" Huang Qing laughed with a sinister and excited expression. After laughing a few times, he suddenly shouted with a fierce face: "Let me ask you, did my older brother Huang Feng die at your hands in the Canglan Secret Realm?"
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