Chapter 463 - 214: Reward Settlement
Chapter 463: Chapter 214: Reward Settlement
Fang Shuwen was at a loss for words, but he quickly said,
"Stand guard for me. I’ve just had a new insight into my Martial Arts. The opportunity is fleeting."
"An epiphany?"
Yu Yaoguang’s expression turned serious, and she nodded at once.
"Alright. I’ll protect you. Do whatever you need to."
Without another word, Fang Shuwen found a flat area and sat down cross-legged.
He summoned the system and chose to claim his reward.
The next moment, the various profound mysteries of the Nine Yin Scripture’s Mental Method flowed through his mind.
At the same time, a surge of True Qi rose from his Dantian...
Just then, with a thought, Fang Shuwen raised his hand. The Purple Jade Bamboo, which had been hanging from Fang Dabao’s large pack, immediately flew into his grasp.
As soon as he held it, the instability in his body caused by the foreign True Qi immediately settled down considerably.
Fang Shuwen’s eyes lit up. ’This thing really is a treasure.’
’Although it’s not enough to completely suppress my current state, if I keep it nearby during my daily cultivation, it will surely stabilize my mind and regulate my Inner Strength, preventing any chance of Qi deviation.’
In a flash of thought, he used the Mental Method derived from the system to connect the new Inner Strength that came from the Nine Yin Scripture.
Then, by running it through a full Circulation with the Mental Method, the Inner Strength was completely integrated.
However, the Nine Yin Scripture was all-encompassing; it wasn’t just a simple Inner Strength manual.
It contained Body Techniques, Fist Techniques, and Claw Techniques... claiming to be the compendium of all Martial Arts under heaven.
Of course, it remained to be seen if that claim held true in this world.
But it was not to be underestimated.
Fang Shuwen suddenly opened his eyes and his body moved. A series of Martial Arts techniques—the Great Demon Subduing Fist, the Nine Yin Divine Claw, the Heart Shattering Palm—flowed from him one after another.
With his current Martial Arts Cultivation, the power he unleashed with these techniques was even greater than before.
He performed them in succession, familiarizing himself with each one.
The force of his movements sent rubble flying and filled the air with dust.
After running through all the techniques, he waved a hand. A strong gust of wind swept through, blowing away the swirling dust.
When he looked up again, he saw both Yu Yaoguang and Miao Feichan—who had vanished earlier—standing not far away, watching him.
As Fang Shuwen walked over, a thought crossed his mind.
’The Nine Yin Scripture’s claim to be the compendium of all Martial Arts under heaven is definitely not just for show.’
’With my current knowledge of Martial Arts, I can use the Nine Yin Scripture as a reference to re-examine and refine my own skills. My abilities will definitely reach a new level.’
Now, when he used the Cloud Passing Body Technique, he noticed subtle details he had never perceived before.
’With a few slight modifications, it could become even more refined.’
It was a feeling he had never experienced before.
Seeing his expression and the techniques he had just demonstrated, Yu Yaoguang knew his gains had been significant.
"How did it go?"
Fang Shuwen smiled and said,
"In that short time, I’ve gained quite a lot by reflecting on our journey to the Northern Domain and the battle before Wangchuan Gorge."
"When I have time later, I’ll teach you."
If nothing else, the core Mental Method of the Nine Yin Scripture would be a great help to Yu Yaoguang.
Yu Yaoguang smiled at his words, not bothering with false modesty.
"Alright."
Miao Feichan stared at Fang Shuwen as if he were some kind of monster.
"You... you can just have an epiphany whenever you feel like it?"
"Are you even going to give the rest of us a chance?"
"It’s not like I can control when it happens."
Fang Shuwen roared with laughter.
Seeing how pleased he was with himself, Miao Feichan rolled her eyes at him.
"But since you said the battle before Wangchuan Gorge contributed to your gains today, then it seems I deserve some of the credit for this epiphany. How are you going to thank me?"
"I’ll treat you to a meal."
Fang Shuwen declared with a grand, magnanimous wave of his hand.
And in all seriousness, he owed obtaining this Martial Art to Miao Feichan at its root.
Of course, if he hadn’t survived Night Rain Tower’s assassins and schemes, it would have all been for nothing.
Miao Feichan nodded, quite satisfied with Fang Shuwen’s answer.
Then she said,
"Let’s go. We’re heading in."
Fang Shuwen and Yu Yaoguang nodded and followed Miao Feichan deep into a dilapidated entrance.
This location must have once been a great hall, but the structure had since crumbled, leaving only ruins. However, the destruction had also exposed a hidden passage that was once concealed by a mechanism.
They followed the stairs down. At first, there was only a faint, indistinct light, but soon, burning lamps appeared on the walls on both sides.
Miao Feichan hadn’t lit them. The oil in these lamps must have been special.
They could burn for many years without going out.
They continued down the steps for about a quarter of an hour before the door Miao Feichan had mentioned finally appeared before them.
The door was even larger than Fang Shuwen had imagined.
It was at least three zhang tall, making for a gate nearly ten meters in height.
Merely approaching it, one could feel an oppressive force wash over them.
A door this large would, of course, not be bare.
It was as if an entire starry sky had been etched upon its surface—magnificent and vast, giving one the illusion of being instantly lost in a sea of stars.
And right before them, seven stars surrounded a long, narrow keyhole.
Yu Yaoguang took one look, then turned her gaze to Miao Feichan.
Miao Feichan nodded and took out the Seven Stars. Just as she was about to unsheathe it, Fang Shuwen suddenly said,
"Let me."
Miao Feichan paused, understanding Fang Shuwen’s concern.
"This is an artifact of my sect, after all. It shouldn’t... have any hidden mechanisms, right?"
Yu Yaoguang glanced at Fang Shuwen, then said to Miao Feichan,
"It’s always better to be cautious. Think about what happened back then. No one could be certain whether the one arriving here today would be you, the true heir of the Lingyun Sect..."
"...or one of the Lingyun Sect’s enemies."
"Given that, it would be perfectly normal to place some traps on the door."
Hearing this, Miao Feichan nodded and handed the Seven Stars to Fang Shuwen.
"Then... be careful."
Fang Shuwen smiled. He had the Twelve-Gate Golden Bell Shield protecting him, rendering him impervious to blades and spears, water and fire. He naturally had no fear of a few hidden mechanisms.
He casually unsheathed the Seven Stars, aimed it at the keyhole on the door, and with a slight push, inserted the dagger.