Vol 2 Chapter 5 (2/2)

To put it shortly, the “Billows Cloud Secret Manual” was written by a weak Celestial Immortal. Therefore, he could only compose the manual to flexibly transform spiritual qi. Dao Master Sun’s cultivation level, of whom Zhang Yan didn’t dare to measure, had given this manual to him, which perhaps also carried his interpretation about spiritual qi transformation and manipulation to the acme.

These two Dao manuals, one was for the “refining” and the other one was the “law”. Not only did they have no conflict, but instead complemented each other. Therefore, he decided early on that after he practiced the Yang essence refinement, he must try it to find out what kind of divine method was contained in this secret manual!

He didn’t return back to his Immortal Cave but instead stayed here to stimulate and circulate his qi in accordance with the method. And according to the method described in the Dao manual, once all the spiritual qi in his body had been circulated, it could make his body as light as cotton, as if it had no weight. He could then borrow the blowing winds to stride over the water’s surface easily.

But Zhang Yan’s spiritual qi was not any ordinary qi that a Radiant Qi Realm’s disciples could have, his was but refined and tempered from the most pure of the powerful golden fire essence. And at the moment, as he circulated his qi according to the method, he suddenly felt that his body became very light; his feet were lifted off when the wind blew—like a light floating feather.

He really didn’t expect this beforehand, so he quickly calmed himself and slightly looked at his movements. Taking a deep breath first, he strode forward. In a flash, his footing had stepped on the rising cloud above the mist, causing him to barely hold in his astonishment. It was as if a pair of wings had grown on his body, making him suddenly soar straight into the clouds!

When he firmly stabilized his footing, he found himself standing on the clouds above the mist that lingered in the sky. He looked supinely at the starry sky as he then gazed down upon the Great Lake underneath. He sighed while a tumultuous emotion filled his heart, “To think that the so-called ‘mounts the clouds and rides the mists’ was like this! And when I enter the Second Stage of the Radiant Qi Realm, I could naturally use my qi to gather the clouds to roam through everywhere. This is what immortals can do!”

At the same time at the other side of the Spirit Leaf Island, Ling’er walked toward Tang Yan and complained, “Young Lady Yan, when will this day be over?”

Several hundreds of their people were now stranded at the edge of the island, as to avoid the evil qi. Those warriors were in better condition due to their improved their cultivation, and relying on various kinds of concocted pills and Five Elements Gold Sand, as they didn’t need to practice their breathing technique. And coupled with their strong physique, they were able to move like usual even in a place like this.

However, it was different for these women. Their cultivation practices mostly leaned toward the Yin element, and the Golden Phoenix Blazing Inferno caused dizziness and a burning sensation in their internal organs, making them grieve. Not only were they unable to cultivate, they weren’t even able to leave their house. They could only step outside to cultivate for one or two hours every night. Even so, they must be very careful as to avoid inhaling the Evil qi inadvertently.

Had this Evil qi seep into their body, it would then mix with their True Primordial Qi, causing their qi to be contaminated and impure. Over time, it would corrode and damage their meridians, and slowly destroy their foundations unknowingly. Therefore, the soaring Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in this Spirit Leaf Island was equal to poisonous beasts for them.

Upon seeing Tang Yan’s concerns and slightly restless expression, Ling’er’s eyes turned as she said, “I heard that Dao Master Sun has given this Zhang Yan his secret manual, could it be that this time he had returned to his home because of worries?”

Hearing Ling’er’s teasing, a smile was drawn on Tang Yan’s face, “There are many cultivators with the Mist Apparition type in this world. But only a selected few are able to successfully practice it. Dao Master Sun is but a real a genius amongst a million, could this Zhang Yan even be able to be compared to him?”

“Hmm, right.” Ling’er patted her palm and said, “It’s exactly so.”

Tang Yan smiled and said, “Ling’er, the time has arrived, you go to practice.”

Linger looked outside the thatched house and let out an “Ah” shout and said, “Today’s Evil qi has pa.s.sed, Young Lady Yan, I’ll go meditate.”

“Go ahead.”

Ling’er then asked to be excused, but who would have thought that shortly after she came out from the door, she yelled loudly, “Young Lady Yan, come here quickly. Isn’t that Zhang Yan?”

Tang Yan was startled. She quickly got down from the couch and came out of the house in a few strides. She was surprised to see the shocked expression of Ling’er, who was looking at the sky. She could not help but also follow her vision as she saw a youth with hands behind his back hovering in midair beneath the bright moon, while his robes and sleeves were fluttering as if it were dancing. At this moment, the sea of stars filled the boundless sky as if this youth was a celestial being that had descended from heaven!

She locked her vision, wasn’t it Zhang Yan himself?

Ling’er was overwhelmed with shock as she spoke, “How long has this Zhang Yan been practicing? How could he be able to magically hover in the air? Hasn’t Young Master w.a.n.g said that this person’s apt.i.tude is only mediocre and couldn’t have any accomplishments?”

Bursts of agitated feeling and thoughts suddenly filled Tang Yan’s mind, “Could it be that Zhang Yan was really as Ning Chongxuan has said, that he’s a rare and outstanding genius in cultivation? No, this person has neither an ancient family background nor has he any foundations. His present achievement is definitely a short and brief flas.h.!.+”

Although she had these thoughts, but restless feelings unknowingly filled her heart as it was difficult to calm down. These days, she had been constantly consuming her strength due to the Golden Phoenix Blazing Inferno on this island and was thinking of conveying a message to Young Master w.a.n.g as to seek his help ahead of time. However, due to her conceited and arrogant nature, she was not willing to take the initiative to lower her reputation. But when she saw this scene at present, it was as if she was stimulated and made up her mind as to no longer wait to act.

She tightly pinched the silk handkerchief on her hand, bit her lower lip and spoke in a fierce tone, “Ling’er, send my letter to Young Master w.a.n.g. Tell him that I have had enough and am unable to bear with the Evil qi on this island anymore; say that I’m in a helpless state. I hope that he would pity my miserable state, ask him to rescue me as quickly as possible to save me from this sea of bitterness!”

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