bayedsolid Chapter 1160: Boom
Chapter 1160: Boom
The Qingyun Sect's Trials: Deep within the vast Canglan Mountains, perpetual clouds and mist shroud the peaks in a hazy haze. This place is completely different from Qingshi Town on the mountain's edge. Instead of the toiling miners, there's a dense, almost indissoluble spiritual energy, and the occasional figure of a cultivator sweeps across the sky. Nestled at the center of this enigmatic region, the Qingyun Sect, like a pearl set amidst the mountains, exudes a time-honored and mysterious aura. As a renowned immortal cultivation sect on the Canglan Continent, the Qingyun Sect's history stretches back millennia. Legend has it that at the sect's founding, a supremely accomplished cultivator stumbled upon a convergence of spiritual veins here. He established a training ground there, recruited numerous disciples, and, through millennia of tradition, grew to its current size. Today, the Qingyun Sect boasts dozens of highly accomplished elders and thousands of disciples. It also houses a treasure trove of profound cultivation techniques and rare treasures, making it a coveted sacred site for those aspiring to embark on the path of immortal cultivation. The journey from Qingshi Town to Qingyun Sect spans a thousand miles, and the journey is exceptionally treacherous. The first half of the journey involves traversing a dense forest known as the "Black Wind Forest," home to ferocious monsters and frequent miasma, which can be fatal if not careful. The second half involves traversing the "Broken Cloud Peak," a steep, precipitous mountain covered with perpetual snow, and a howling wind at its summit, forcing even experienced cultivators to tread cautiously. On the morning of their departure, Yun Chen, carrying his simple belongings, left Qingshi Town with Lin Feng at first light. To expedite their return to the sect, Lin Feng summoned a magical artifact known as the "Speeding Talisman." After applying the talisman to both of them, Yun Chen felt his feet lighten, his body seemingly floating, and he walked several times faster than usual, feeling no fatigue at all. "This Speed Talisman is a low-level magical weapon. It can briefly increase your speed, saving you time on your journey." Lin Feng explained to Yun Chen as they hurried forward. "In the world of immortal cultivation, magical weapons are divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow. Each level is further divided into upper, middle, and lower grades. The Speed Talisman is a lower-grade Yellow-grade magical weapon. Although its rank is low, it's very useful when traveling. Once you join the Qingyun Sect, diligently cultivate and complete sect missions to earn Contribution Points. These Contribution Points can be exchanged for the magical weapons you need at the sect's Magical Weapon Pavilion." Yun Chen was fascinated. He had never imagined that the world of immortal cultivation could contain such magical artifacts. He followed Lin Feng closely, meticulously memorizing his every word, afraid to miss a single point. Along the way, Lin Feng not only introduced Yun Chen to the basics of the immortal cultivation world but also patiently instructed him on how to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. "When absorbing spiritual energy, relax your body and mind, focus your mind, and feel the spiritual energy in the air around you. Then, use your mind to draw it into your body, allowing it to slowly flow through your meridians and finally converge into your dantian." Lin Feng demonstrated and explained in detail. Yun Chen followed Lin Feng's instructions and attempted to absorb the spiritual energy. At first, he couldn't sense the presence of the spiritual energy, and sweat broke out on his forehead. Seeing this, Lin Feng patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, it's always like this at the beginning. Take your time and feel it with your heart." Yun Chen took a deep breath, calmed his mind, closed his eyes, and carefully felt the air around him. Gradually, he became aware of countless tiny points of light floating in the air, carrying a faint warmth. This was the invisible energy he had sensed earlier in Qingshi Town—spiritual energy. Delighted, he quickly used his mind to guide these points of light toward his body. The spiritual energy slowly entered his body, flowing along the meridians in his arms, spreading a comfortable warmth wherever it passed. But just as the spiritual energy was about to flow into his dantian, a sharp pain suddenly pierced his meridians, and the energy instantly dissipated. Yun Chen opened his eyes and looked at Lin Feng in confusion. "This is because your meridians are still relatively fragile and can't withstand the impact of the spiritual energy," Lin Feng explained. "An ordinary person's meridians are like tiny streams, while a cultivator's meridians need to be continuously widened and strengthened to accommodate more spiritual energy. What you need to do now is to absorb spiritual energy daily, gradually widening your meridians and laying a solid foundation for future cultivation." Yun Chen nodded, closed his eyes again, and continued to try to absorb spiritual energy. Although the process was still difficult, and the spiritual energy often dissipated midway, he did not give up, trying again and again. Whenever he felt tired, he thought of his father's expectations and his own yearning for the path of immortal cultivation, and he was filled with motivation again. After several days of travel, the two finally entered the Black Wind Forest. As soon as they entered the forest, a gloomy atmosphere hit them. The trees were so dense and lush that they blocked out the sun, and the sunlight could only penetrate through the gaps in the leaves, casting scattered spots of light. A faint fishy smell filled the air, making people feel inexplicably depressed. "Be careful, the Black Wind Forest is very dangerous. Not only is there miasma, but there are also many demonic beasts." Lin Feng looked around vigilantly, his hand tightly gripping the long sword at his waist. "These demonic beasts have grown by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. They have strong attack power. Some can even rival novice cultivators." As soon as he finished speaking, a rustling sound came from the bushes nearby. Lin Feng's face changed, and he quickly retreated with Yun Chen. A huge black bear emerged from the bushes. This black bear was more than twice the size of an ordinary black bear. Its fur was black, but its eyes glowed red. Saliva was dripping from the corners of its mouth, and it looked extremely ferocious. "It's the Black Wind Bear, a first-level demon beast. It has very strong attack power, especially its bear paws, which can easily shatter rocks." Lin Feng whispered to Yun Chen, "Stand behind me, don't move, and see how I deal with it." After saying that, Lin Feng drew the long sword from his waist. The sword body glowed with a faint green light, emitting a sharp sword energy. The Black Wind Bear roared when it saw Lin Feng, and suddenly pounced towards Lin Feng. Lin Feng's eyes were stern, and instead of retreating, he advanced. The long sword in his hand drew a graceful arc in the air and stabbed towards the Black Wind Bear's throat. With a "puff", the long sword accurately pierced the Black Wind Bear's throat. The Black Wind Bear let out a painful wail, and its huge body fell to the ground. After twitching a few times, it stopped moving. Lin Feng drew out his sword, shook off the blood on the sword, and said to Yun Chen: "The gallbladder and paws of the Black Wind Bear are both good materials. The gallbladder can be used to refine pills, and the paws can be used to make soup and replenish spiritual energy. Let's take its gallbladder and paws and keep them for use on the road." Yun Chen watched Lin Feng deal with the Black Wind Bear cleanly and neatly, and his heart was full of admiration. He walked forward and helped Lin Feng deal with the Black Wind Bear's body. In the process of handling, he accidentally touched the Black Wind Bear's blood, which was warm.