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"This tea...this method of drinking...Qingxuan only realized today that tea can be drunk in this pure way, with such a wonderful charm of a secluded orchid in a valley, natural and innocent! Alliance Leader's method is close to the Tao."

Shi Feixuan also sipped the tea slowly, savoring its unusual flavor. Her cool eyes sparkled with a strange light, and her gaze toward Yi Huawei grew increasingly profound.

Yi Huawei smiled calmly, took a sip himself, and savored the familiar yet unfamiliar taste. His eyes then softened as he said, "Master Shi, you flatter me. Everything has its own nature. Only by following its nature can one obtain its true flavor. This is true of tea, and it is also true of people..."

His words seemed to have a hidden meaning. Shi Qingxuan heard them and her heart stirred. She couldn't help but think of her complicated background and the love and hatred between her parents. She fell silent for a moment.

After a round of tea, the room was filled with the aroma of tea, and the atmosphere was noticeably more harmonious than when we first met.

Shi Qingxuan put down her teacup, her clear, autumn-water-like eyes looking at Yi Huawei again. This time, there was less distant politeness and more genuine curiosity. She said softly, "Alliance Leader Yi is knowledgeable and has an extraordinary demeanor. Feixuan only said that the Alliance Leader is the leader of the Heavenly Dao Alliance, known as 'Nameless'... but may I ask, Alliance Leader, could you tell Qingxuan... your name?"

"Nameless" is more of a title than a name. Shi Qingxuan was eager to know what the name of this man who had given her such a novel experience and whose gaze was as deep as the sea was.

Shi Feixuan also looked up at Yi Huawei. Although she had met Yi Huawei a few times, she knew very little about his background. It wasn't that she didn't want to ask, but her intuition told her that even if she asked, he wouldn't tell her.

Upon hearing this, Yi Huawei paused slightly in his teacup, looked up to meet Shi Qingxuan's pure gaze, and slowly drank the remaining tea in the cup.

Outside the window, the autumn wind rustled through the bamboo tips, and a few golden bamboo leaves drifted down, brushing against the window frame.

Yi Huawei put down his teacup, his gaze sweeping over Shi Qingxuan and Shi Feixuan. A faint, ethereal smile slowly appeared on his lips, as if he were recalling some distant past.

"A name is just a label."

Yi Huawei's voice was gentle, yet carried an indescribable sense of vicissitude: "Since Master Shi has asked..."

"Yi Huawei..."

Shi Qingxuan silently repeated the name in his heart. The name sounded quite simple, even a bit earthy, which seemed somewhat incongruous with his otherworldly, ethereal demeanor. But for some reason, when he said it, it sounded so natural, as if it were the natural thing for him to say. Those three simple words seemed to carry some indescribable weight.

When Yi Huawei uttered his name, his eyes momentarily drifted into a distant gaze and... a faint trace of reverie. It wasn't something he deliberately contrived, but rather a reaction that came from the depths of his soul, almost instinctive.

Yi Huawei...

This name seemed somewhat unfamiliar to him.

He traversed numerous worlds, enduring centuries of vicissitudes. In *Myth*, he held a high position of power, addressed by his official title; in *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, he reigned supreme, his subjects shouting "Long live the Emperor!"; even in this Tang Dynasty world, he was mostly known as "Nameless, the Leader of the Heavenly Dao Alliance." This name, bearing his original origins and essence, had been sealed away in the deepest recesses of his memory during this long journey. How long had it been since he had mentioned it to anyone, and how long since... he had truly remembered it himself?

The words slipped out suddenly, as if reciting the name of a distant friend, someone with whom I had countless connections yet separated by endless time and space. What surged into my heart in that instant was not a specific memory, but a vast sense of emptiness and loneliness, a mixture of countless fragments of light and shadow from different worlds.

It was this almost imperceptible ripple in the lake of his heart that stirred his supreme state of mind, which had long since reached the point of "unity of primordial unity, harmony of spirit and qi." The vast, ocean-like, and abyss-like true qi within his body thus produced an extremely subtle, inappropriate, and uncontrolled "autonomous" fluctuation.

“Rumble——!!!”

The once clear and crisp autumn sky suddenly darkened without warning! It was as if an invisible, enormous curtain had instantly blocked out the light! Thick, inky clouds appeared out of nowhere, churning and piling up wildly, so low they seemed poised to crush the mountains!

Within the clouds, blinding bolts of lightning darted wildly, emitting chilling hiss. A destructive aura descended as if it were a tangible force, causing the entire area where the secluded forest cottage was located to suddenly darken, the temperature to plummet, and a gale to rise out of nowhere, causing the bamboo to ripple and the fallen leaves to dance wildly. Even the few frost-defying autumn chrysanthemums trembled as if the end of the world had arrived!
Inside, the aroma of tea still wafted through the air, but that warm atmosphere had been replaced by an invisible, overwhelming power of nature. The cups and saucers on the table trembled slightly, making soft clinking sounds.

Shi Feixuan was rapidly searching her mind for any prominent Yi families, both in the present and past dynasties, capable of producing someone like Yi Huawei. However, this sudden change in the heavens and earth abruptly interrupted her thoughts!

As the most outstanding successor of Cihang Jingzhai, Shi Feixuan possessed incredibly sharp spiritual senses. Almost at the same moment the sky darkened, she clearly sensed that the source of that destructive aura was not from the outside world, but rather emanated from Yi Huawei, who appeared calm yet had a somewhat distant gaze! Although it was merely an aura he unconsciously emitted that triggered the celestial phenomenon, its terrifying impact far exceeded her imagination! This was beyond the realm of human power, bordering on the wrath of heaven and earth!
"not good!"

Shi Feixuan's expression changed drastically. Without time to think, she let out a sharp cry and, almost instinctively, reached out with her jade-like hand, grabbing Shi Qingxuan's wrist beside her. Her inner energy instantly surged to its peak, transforming her into a fleeting white rainbow. Carrying Shi Qingxuan, she retreated at top speed, like a startled swan, narrowly breaking through the half-closed bamboo door and landing outside the courtyard!
Just as the two figures left the bamboo hut—

"Click——!!!"

A bolt of purple lightning, as thick as a child's arm and blazing brightly, tore through the thick dark clouds. Carrying the most yang and unyielding destructive will of heaven and earth, it struck with perfect precision toward the roof of the bamboo hut, toward the location where Yi Huwei was! Even before the lightning arrived, the terrifying pressure had already enveloped the entire bamboo hut. The air seemed to be ionized, crackling and popping. The bamboo and wood structure of the house appeared so fragile and vulnerable before this divine might!

Shi Qingxuan was led outside by Shi Feixuan. Before she could even steady herself, she witnessed this horrifying scene. The color drained from her pure and ethereal face instantly, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief and horror. Although she was unfamiliar with martial arts combat, she knew all too well that the power of such heavenly lightning was something no mortal body could withstand! Even if Yi Huawei's cultivation was unfathomable, under such divine power, he would likely…

Shi Feixuan's face paled, her knuckles turning white as she gripped the Void Sword, a sense of powerlessness washing over her. Such divine might was beyond her control!
However, at the critical moment when the destructive lightning was about to strike, Yi Huawei's distant and dazed expression vanished instantly, replaced by an absolute, calm stillness. "Trouble..."

A thought flashed through his mind. If he were to confront it head-on with the Primordial Chaos Qi Gong, forcibly absorb it with the Northern Darkness Divine Art, or even use the Life and Death from the Heart Seal to distort its existence, he was confident he could disperse and dissolve the lightning. However, in such a hasty confrontation with this lightning, which was condensed with the power of the laws of heaven and earth, he would inevitably suffer some backlash injuries. Although not fatal, it would require time to recover, which was not what he wanted.

In the blink of an eye, Yi Huawei had already made the optimal choice.

Yi Huawei did not adopt any defensive or offensive stance, nor did he even look up at the terrifying lightning bolt that was striking down from above. With a slight thought, the Longevity True Qi within his body, originating from the "Longevity Manual" and representing the most primordial vitality and creative power of this world, awakened like a dormant ancient dragon, suddenly accelerating its circulation!
Unlike the domineering and fierce Hunyuan True Qi, and unlike the swallowing and absorbing Beiming True Qi, the Longevity True Qi is moderate and peaceful in nature, mellow and long-lasting, containing infinite vitality, and is closest to the natural Dao.

As the Longevity Qi circulated, an invisible yet vast and boundless aura, brimming with the power of life, spread out from Yi Huawei's center, gently yet rapidly like ripples on water. This aura possessed neither aggression nor powerful pressure; instead, it was like a gentle spring breeze, nourishing all things silently.

A strange thing happened!

The originally raging purple lightning, carrying a destructive will, crashed down with tremendous force. However, upon contact with this field of vital energy, it was as if ice and snow had encountered the warm sun. Its speed suddenly slowed down, and the blazing lightning dimmed and softened at a speed visible to the naked eye. The destructive energy contained within seemed to be quietly "soothed" and "dissolved" by a more magnificent and primordial power.

When the lightning finally struck the roof of the bamboo house, it had already transformed into countless tiny, gentle arcs of electricity, like flowing fireflies, silently disappearing into the tiles and bamboo. Far from causing any damage, it seemed to instantly bring a barely perceptible vitality to the bamboo leaves that had turned yellow with the autumn colors.

At the same time, the thick, inky, churning clouds in the sky seemed to be gently smoothed out by an invisible hand. Their rolling speed rapidly slowed, and their color changed from jet black to grayish-white, then gradually faded away. The suffocating pressure of destruction receded like a tide, and the streaks of lightning vanished without a trace.

In just a few breaths, the wind stopped and the clouds dispersed!

The warm autumn sun shone again, casting dappled shadows through the now quiet bamboo grove. It was as if the terrifying, world-destroying scene from just moments before was merely a sudden dream. Only the slightly disheveled leaves in the courtyard, blown about by the gale, and the faint, lingering smell of ozone in the air, proved that the harrowing event had not been an illusion.

Outside the courtyard, Shi Feixuan and Shi Qingxuan looked at each other in astonishment, both seeing immense shock and bewilderment in each other's eyes.

They witnessed the heavenly lightning descend upon the world, and they also witnessed how the lightning was dissipated in an incomprehensible way. There was no earth-shattering collision, no explosive surge of true energy, only a kind of "Tao"-like, silent dissolution.

What level of skill is this?!
Yi Huawei remained seated calmly on the futon in the bamboo hut, as if he had never moved. Not a single drop of tea had spilled from the teacup in front of him. He slowly raised his hand and poured himself another cup of the fragrant roasted green tea, his movements unhurried, as if he had merely brushed away a speck of dust.

He glanced up at the two stunning beauties still standing there, stunned, outside the door, and a gentle, apologetic smile appeared on his lips:
"I was momentarily distracted and have disturbed you both."

Yi Huawei's voice remained calm, showing no sign of the shock of having experienced a life-or-death crisis.

"It's windy outside, but the tea is still warm. Why don't you two come in and have another cup?"

Shi Feixuan and Shi Qingxuan slowly recovered from their extreme shock.

Shi Feixuan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in her heart. Her gaze towards Yi Huawei was completely different now, filled with unprecedented awe and inquiry. She gently released Shi Qingxuan's hand, straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, and took the lead, stepping back into the bamboo hut.

Shi Qingxuan followed closely behind, her heart still pounding. Looking at Yi Huawei, her gaze held not only shock but also a complex, indescribable emotion. As she walked, her eyes involuntarily swept over the rooftops and beams, confirming there were no signs of lightning strikes, her astonishment growing even stronger.

The two sat down again, but their posture was more upright than before, even with a hint of barely perceptible restraint.

Yi Huawei observed their reactions but did not point it out. He simply pushed the freshly poured tea in front of them, as if he himself was not the one who had just stirred up the thunder and then dispersed the dark clouds with a wave of his hand.

Shi Qingxuan picked up the teacup, her fingertips feeling slightly cold. She gazed at the clear blue tea in the cup, then looked up at the composed man in the blue robe opposite her. Finally, she couldn't help but ask softly, her voice still trembling slightly:

"Alliance Leader Yi... just now...?"

Yi Huawei met the lingering fear and intense curiosity in her pure eyes, smiled slightly, and spoke in a calm and collected tone:

"A minor mishap in the technique stirred up the Qi, causing a disturbance between heaven and earth, which startled Master Shi. He is now fine."

A minor mishap in the cultivation technique? Causing a resonance between heaven and earth?

If anyone else had said this, Shi Qingxuan would have thought it was an absurd excuse. But coming from the man before her who had just personally witnessed that unbelievable scene, she had no choice but to believe it!

Shi Feixuan was even more alarmed. She knew that when one's cultivation reached an extremely high level, it was indeed possible to trigger extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth, but that was usually done when exerting all one's strength and breaking through a realm. For Yi Huawei to almost attract the Heavenly Lightning of Destruction due to a mere fluctuation of his mind, and then to so easily defuse it... this was completely beyond her understanding of martial arts!
Just how incredibly powerful is this person?! What is his background?
Inside the bamboo hut, the aroma of tea remained, but the atmosphere was entirely different. (End of Chapter)