Chapter 118: Connecting Qi
As Yu Linglong and Xiao Ye walked along the road, Xiao Ye noticed that Yu Linglong remained silent and said quietly, "Palace Master, judging from Young Master Xiaoyao's condition, since you passed on your true energy to him, why didn't you teach him the method of controlling qi?"
Yu Linglong was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Those who cultivate Qi must first learn the art of Qi control in order to gather and regulate their Qi. But Yu Lang is different. He has already gathered his inner Qi, so ordinary Qi control methods may not be able to fully demonstrate their power. Therefore, he needs to experience it himself in order to comprehend the best way to control Qi, gather it in his dantian, and allow it to circulate through his meridians."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye said calmly, "If he still can't comprehend it, will you teach him the Qi Control Technique?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Linglong felt a sense of foreboding, not because of Xiaoyao Lang, but because of the person before her, Xiao Ye. She immediately said, "Young Master Yu is naturally intelligent and thoughtful. Within three days, he will surely be able to control himself."
Xiao Ye murmured, "I hope so."
Yu Linglong said softly, "Xiao Ye, why are you so worried about him?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye's eyes widened immediately, and she murmured, "I...I..."
Yu Linglong then asked, "Have you been diligently studying and cultivating these past few days?"
Xiao Ye lowered her head and said, "No."
Yu Linglong coldly said, "From today onwards, you are confined to your room and are to read the 'Remnant Dream' meditation chapter and the first volume of 'Following the Dao' three times a day until your worldly heart is at peace."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye immediately exclaimed, "Palace Master, I know I was wrong."
Yu Linglong retorted sharply, "What wrong have you done?"
Xiao Ye: "I..."
Yu Linglong coldly said, "Cultivation is arduous, yet you recklessly create tribulations for yourself, wasting all the years you've followed me. Remember my instructions: if there are no results within half a month, I will expel you from the Heavenly Palace." With that, she turned and left.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye felt disheartened and staggered to the ground, tears streaming down her face.
Yu Linglong arrived at the former Qing Palace and sat on the lotus platform, but she couldn't calm down. Xiao Ye's concern for Xiao Yaolang troubled her greatly. She thought that Xiao Ye was only fifteen years old and her junior sister. If she developed feelings for Xiao Yaolang, the consequences would be unimaginable. Not only would it put her in a difficult position, but if Murong Hanchan found out, she would definitely not spare her life.
Xiaoyao Lang practiced in the Tianji Palace training ground, striking here and there with his palms and punches, but after several moments he still couldn't get anywhere and couldn't fully control the strength of his body.
Upon seeing this, the disciples present whispered among themselves, seemingly laughing at Xiaoyao Lang for not knowing martial arts.
Xiaoyao Lang, however, disagreed. He pondered deeply, realizing that the difference between his body and before was undoubtedly the increased true energy within him, causing his body to become light and unbalanced. He had once controlled the dragon soul with his mind, so he thought of using the same method to control the ignorant true energy within his body.
With his mind settled, Xiaoyao Lang sat cross-legged in meditation, feeling the flow of true energy within his body. His mind moved with his will, and his energy was controlled by his intention. Internal energy flowed outwards and inwards, circulating throughout his body, calming both internal and external states. After practicing this several times, he found the most comfortable way to circulate his energy. As a result, his body felt refreshed and his surrounding energy calmed.
Xiaoyao Lang got up and stretched a few times, feeling incredibly relaxed and free. Compared to his former self, he felt several times more agile. "This feeling! So refreshing!" He was immediately filled with excitement and remembered the Wuji Sword Technique. So he broke off a thin bamboo stalk from the side, used it as a sword, and practiced the Wuji Sword Technique.
With swift, unrestrained movements, the sword energy flowed continuously. Although the sword technique was faster and more ruthless than before, the sound of the sword resounded throughout the surroundings.
Seeing this, all the disciples watched in silence. The same swordsmanship was executed with such effortless grace. One of the female disciples said, "Young Master Xiaoyao, why don't you try your luck on the bamboo?"
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang immediately channeled his Qi to the bamboo, and in an instant, Xiaoyao Lang's sword technique, imbued with a powerful sword wind, swept out wildly, his sword movement becoming even faster and more swift.
The sword wind swept in all directions, but it had no power at all. Seeing this, the female disciple shouted again, "Condense your energy with your qi, gather all your true qi into the sword, and it will become more and more powerful the more you gather it. Wait for the right moment to strike!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang understood and activated his true energy. As if sensing something within his own body, he forcefully absorbed the surrounding true energy, mixing and merging it, continuously pouring it upwards through the bamboo. Xiaoyao Lang then performed a sword stance, unleashing a domineering sword force that swept in all directions, and the sound of the bamboo disappeared.
As Xiaoyao Lang practiced with great enthusiasm, he was able to manipulate bamboo remotely. In an instant, countless sword energies accompanied the bamboo, appearing in mid-air.
The female disciples present were all astonished by what they saw. They had painstakingly cultivated for over a decade, yet their swordsmanship was still only so-so. But the person before them had just learned to wield the sword with qi, and in a moment, he had already grasped the art of condensing the sword with qi. Was such talent truly a gift from heaven and earth?
Just as everyone was marveling at this, Xiaoyao Lang focused his mind and transformed his energy, controlling the sword remotely. Countless sword blades merged into one. Xiaoyao Lang then gathered his energy and sank down, and in an instant, the slender bamboo, carrying immense power, struck through the air.
Everyone was shocked to see this. Who was he going to attack? The disciple hurriedly shouted, "Lotus Flower Covers the World!" As he spoke, he drew his sword and extended his power from a distance.
Seeing this, the sisters also swiftly unleashed their swords, replenishing their energy from afar. Instantly, countless sword blades, carrying immense power, merged to form a lotus flower. The lotus flower technique, imbued with overwhelming force, powerfully blocked Xiaoyao Lang's attack.
Upon seeing the sword strike, Xiaoyao Lang was already panicked. He never expected that his attempt to calm his mind would be met with such a powerful attack. With a loud "boom," the sword lotus remained intact, while the bamboo's energy was blocked, shattering instantly.
Seeing that they were out of danger, the sisters gathered their qi, sheathed their swords, and calmed their inner energy.
Seeing that everyone was alright, Xiaoyao Lang finally felt relieved and stepped forward awkwardly, saying, "Fellow disciples, I almost hurt you all just now. I am truly sorry! I am truly sorry!" After saying that, he bowed his head and apologized.
One of the female disciples smiled and said, "We know you did it unintentionally, and everyone is unharmed. Young Master Xiaoyao, there's no need to worry about it."
Xiaoyao Lang broke out in a cold sweat: "Thank you for your understanding!"
The female disciple who had been advising him said again, "Young Master Xiaoyao, your Qi control technique is not yet proficient and you need to practice it more. In addition, when using Qi to control a move, you must first stabilize your internal energy before ending the move; otherwise, the move will continue to unfold."
Xiaoyao Lang immediately said, "Thank you for your guidance. I will remember it! If it weren't for your guidance today, I'm afraid I would have been racking my brains for several more days."
The female disciple smiled and said, "Young Master Xiaoyao, you flatter me. You are exceptionally intelligent and a martial arts prodigy. Even without my guidance, I believe you will soon understand it yourself."
After expressing his gratitude, Xiaoyao Lang began to ponder how he could use his inner energy to wield the sword, and how the sword could move with extraordinary force and speed.
Having made up his mind, he said, "I'll borrow a sword!" Xiaoyao Lang borrowed a long sword, channeled his energy, and controlled the blade as it flew around. Xiaoyao Lang focused his energy and controlled it precisely, striving for the slightest error. After a few moments, he was able to completely control his true energy and unleash it with force.
Having practiced for a long time, Xiaoyao Lang had mastered the techniques of using Qi to move the body (lightness skill), using Qi to condense strength (accumulating moves), and using Qi to wield the sword. He also practiced the combined sword and saber techniques he had previously comprehended, as well as the unique sword techniques he had conceived in his mind, and finally integrated and memorized them.
After mastering the art of Xiaoyao Lang, he recalled Murong Hanchan's ability to condense her energy into a sword, which was incredibly domineering and offered unparalleled speed in her attacks. He then decided to give it a try himself.
Without hesitation, he channeled his inner energy, concentrating it to form two longswords. Xiaoyao Lang was incredibly excited, but his two swords struck out with equal force, only to vanish completely. He was immediately filled with confusion and sadness.
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