All Heavens: Sharing Talents with Countless Mes

The thatched hut was small, with only three rooms: a main hall, a bedroom, and a kitchen.

Although simple, it has all the necessary amenities and is enough for two people to live in.

After settling everything in, Chu Yang went to Qingxin Nunnery to bring Liu Ruyan back.

When Liu Ruyan first saw this secluded valley, her eyes were filled with surprise.

"My love, this place is so beautiful!"

She stood by the stream, gazing at the clear, gently flowing water, a long-lost smile appearing on her face.

She hadn't been this happy since Choi Won-rang started harassing her.

Chu Yang walked to her side and gently took her hand.

"Like it?"

"I love it!" Liu Ruyan nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly reddening. "Chu Lang, thank you."

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Silly girl, what are you thanking me for? You're my fiancée, it's only right that I take care of you."

Liu Ruyan leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Chu Lang, will we live here from now on?"

"Yes." Chu Yang nodded. "We'll be staying here, at least for a while."

"This place is far from the hustle and bustle; no matter how powerful the Cui family is, they won't be able to find it. We can live in peace now, without having to live in fear anymore."

Liu Ruyan nodded, her smile growing even brighter.

"That's great."

The two walked hand in hand into the thatched hut and began a new life.

……

Days passed by, and more than half a month had gone by in the blink of an eye.

Everything in Qingyun Valley seemed so peaceful and serene.

At dawn, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the mountains, illuminating the roof of the thatched cottage with a faint golden glow.

Chu Yang sat cross-legged on a blue stone in the courtyard, his eyes slightly closed, practicing the "Taiyi Nourishing Qi Technique" taught by Taibai Jinxing.

This technique is easy to learn. It mainly involves absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth through a special breathing method, bringing it into the body, and gradually condensing it into true energy.

When true qi accumulates to a certain level, it can condense into a sea of ​​qi in the dantian, officially entering the qi refining stage.

For him, who possessed the memories of Chu Yang from other dimensions, understanding this technique was not difficult.

The cultivation insights he gained from the Devouring World, the Shrouding the Heavens World, and the Primordial World allowed him to understand the essence of the cultivation techniques more deeply.

Although these insights cannot be directly converted into cultivation level, they can help him avoid many detours in the cultivation process.

"Inhale...exhale...inhale...exhale..."

Chu Yang slowly adjusted his breathing rhythm according to the method described in the cultivation technique.

He could feel that with each breath, the faint spiritual energy in the air was slowly entering his body, flowing along his meridians, and finally gathering in his dantian.

Although the spiritual energy was weak, it carried a strange warmth that made his entire body feel incredibly comfortable.

"I'm starting to feel it..."

Chu Yang was slightly pleased, but he did not get distracted and continued to focus on his cultivation.

He knew that the worst thing in cultivation was to be impatient.

The more critical the moment, the more important it is to maintain a peaceful state of mind.

After an unknown amount of time, a soft voice came from behind.

"Chu Lang, it's time for breakfast."

Chu Yang slowly finished his practice and opened his eyes.

Liu Ruyan was standing behind him, holding a steaming bowl of porridge, with a gentle smile on her face.

"I cooked millet porridge this morning, and also some of your favorite pickles," she said. "Come and eat, it won't taste good when it's cold."

Chu Yang stood up, took the bowl of porridge from her hand, and felt a warm current welling up in his heart.

"Thank you for your hard work, Ruyan."

Liu Ruyan shook her head: "It's not hard work. You cultivate so diligently every day, all I can do is take care of your daily needs."

The two entered the thatched hut and sat down at the small table in the main hall.

Two bowls of millet porridge and a few side dishes were laid out on the table; it was simple, yet cozy.

Chu Yang picked up the bowl of porridge, took a sip, and nodded in satisfaction.

"It tastes good."

Liu Ruyan smiled happily: "If you like it, drink more."

The two chatted as they ate.

"Chu Lang, what are you doing sitting in the courtyard every morning?" Liu Ruyan asked curiously.

She has been holding onto this problem for a long time.

Since moving to Qingyun Valley, Chu Yang has meditated in the courtyard every morning for several hours at a time.

Although she didn't quite understand, she didn't bother him and simply prepared three meals a day for him quietly.

Chu Yang put down his bowl of porridge, pondered for a moment, and said, "I'm cultivating."

"Cultivation?" Liu Ruyan was stunned. "Cultivate what?"

After thinking for a moment, Chu Yang decided to tell her the truth.

"Ruyan, do you believe in gods and immortals?"

Liu Ruyan paused for a moment, then nodded: "Of course I believe it. Aren't the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas enshrined in temples, and the Three Pure Ones enshrined in Taoist temples, all deities?"

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Then did you know that mortals can also become immortals through cultivation?"

Liu Ruyan's eyes widened: "Really?"

“Really.” Chu Yang nodded. “Back on Mount Wutai, I met an immortal who taught me a cultivation technique.”

"I meditate every morning; that's how I practice this technique."

Liu Ruyan was stunned and it took her a long time to come to her senses.

"Chu Lang, you...you mean, you're cultivating immortality?"

"That's right."

Liu Ruyan remained silent for a moment, a complex expression on her face.

Although she believed in the existence of gods and immortals, she never imagined that her fiancé would one day embark on the path of cultivating immortality.

"Chu Lang, is cultivating immortality... very dangerous?" she asked cautiously.

Chu Yang nodded, making no attempt to hide anything.

"The path to immortality is fraught with difficulties and dangers. Countless people embark on this path, but only a handful achieve true enlightenment."

Liu Ruyan's face immediately turned pale.

Chu Yang held her hand and said softly, "But don't worry, I'll be fine."

"The reason I'm cultivating immortality is to protect you, to protect our future."

"Only by possessing sufficient power can we stop being bullied."

Looking into his determined eyes, Liu Ruyan's worries gradually dissipated.

She knew that once Chu Yang made a decision, he would never give up easily.

Given that's the case, the only thing she can do is to fully support him.

“Chu Lang, I believe in you,” she whispered. “No matter what you do, I will support you.”

Chu Yang felt a warmth in his heart and held her hand tightly.

"Thank you, Ruyan."

Liu Ruyan smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness.

"We're husband and wife, what's there to thank me for?"

“However…” she paused, then said, “Chu Lang, I don’t know much about cultivation, so I can’t be of much help to you. But I can take care of your daily life, so you won’t have any worries.”

Chu Yang nodded: "Having you here is the greatest support you can give me."

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

...Meanwhile, in Chang'an, a thousand miles away.

Inside the study of the Cui family mansion.

Choi Won-rang is furious.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!" He kicked over the coffee table in front of him, his face full of anger. "So many people, and you can't even find a poor scholar?"

The servants standing in front of him trembled with fear and dared not utter a sound.

"Young master, please calm your anger," a middle-aged man who appeared to be a steward said cautiously. "We have already sent people to search all the prefectures and counties surrounding Chang'an, but we have not found any trace of Chu Yang."

"He vanished into thin air, leaving absolutely no trace."

Cui Yuanlang gritted his teeth and said, "vanished into thin air? Where could a poor scholar like him vanish to?"

"And that Liu Ruyan, she disappeared too!"

The thought of Liu Ruyan's beautiful appearance made his heart itch with desire.

He was determined to have that woman!

"Keep searching!" he roared. "Use all your connections, even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, find them!"

"Yes, young master!" The servants quickly responded and withdrew.

Cui Yuanlang stood in the study, trembling with anger.

Ever since he was publicly humiliated by Chu Yang at the poetry gathering that day, he has become the laughing stock of Chang'an.

Those who used to fawn over him now avoid him whenever they see him.

How could he swallow this?
"Chu Yang..." he gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with venom, "You just wait! When I find you, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

However, what he didn't know was that no matter how hard his men searched, they would never be able to find Chu Yang's whereabouts.

Because Chu Yang is not located near Chang'an City at all, but at the foot of Mount Wutai, which is thousands of miles away.

That place was completely beyond the reach of the Cui family's influence.

……

Qingyun Valley, thatched cottages.

As the days went by, Chu Yang's cultivation progressed steadily.

Every morning, he would sit in meditation on the bluestone in the courtyard and practice the "Taiyi Nourishing Qi Technique".

In the mornings and afternoons, he would gather herbs in the valley or fish by the stream to supplement his family's income.

In the evening, he would accompany Liu Ruyan for a walk to admire the beautiful scenery in the valley.

At night, he would continue his cultivation until late into the night before resting.

This regular and fulfilling life allowed his cultivation to progress very smoothly.

A month later, he finally felt that the true energy in his dantian had accumulated to a certain level.

“Almost…”

Chu Yang sat cross-legged on the bluestone, closed his eyes, and concentrated all his attention on his dantian.

He began to guide the true energy to condense and compress according to the description in the exercise, attempting to form a sea of ​​energy in his dantian.

This process is extremely difficult and requires a high degree of focus and self-control.

The slightest mistake could lead to failure, or even worse, cause one to go astray.

Fortunately, Chu Yang possessed the memories and insights of Chu Yang from other planes, so he was not unfamiliar with this kind of precise control.

He carefully guided the true energy, gathering it little by little.

Time passed second by second, and fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead.

Finally, after persisting for two full hours, he felt a sudden change in the true energy in his dantian.

The originally scattered true energy began to condense on its own, gradually forming a small vortex.

The vortex spun faster and faster, growing larger and larger, until it finally transformed into a fist-sized ball of energy, which floated in his dantian.

Qi Hai (CV6)!

He successfully condensed his Qi Sea!
Chu Yang opened his eyes, a joyful smile appearing on his face.

He succeeded!

He has officially entered the Qi Refining stage!
Although it was only the first level of Qi Refining, it was still a qualitative leap.

From this day forward, he was no longer a mortal to be slaughtered, but a true cultivator!
"Chu Lang!"

A surprised voice came from behind.

Chu Yang turned his head and saw Liu Ruyan standing in the courtyard, looking at him with a surprised expression.

"Chu Lang, you...you were glowing all over just now!"

Chu Yang smiled slightly and stood up.

"Ruyan, I've broken through."

"Breakthrough?" Liu Ruyan was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant and a joyful smile appeared on her face. "Chu Lang, do you mean you've succeeded in your cultivation?"

“That’s right.” Chu Yang nodded. “I have already entered the Qi Refining stage.”

Although Liu Ruyan didn't quite understand what the Qi Refining stage meant, she could still sense the joy in Chu Yang's words.

"That's wonderful! Chu Lang, I knew you could do it!"

She ran up quickly and grasped Chu Yang's hand tightly.

Chu Yang gently put his arm around her shoulder, his heart filled with gratitude.

If it weren't for Liu Ruyan's meticulous care during this period, he probably wouldn't have been able to cultivate so smoothly.

“Ruyan, thank you,” he said softly.

Liu Ruyan shook her head: "Chu Lang, we are husband and wife, there's no need for thanks."

"As long as you're well, I'm well."

The two smiled at each other, and a warm atmosphere filled the entire courtyard.

……

Since breaking through to the Qi Refining stage, Chu Yang's cultivation speed has greatly accelerated.

He could feel his true energy increasing little by little every day, and his strength improving little by little.

At the same time, he did not forget to take care of Liu Ruyan.

Every evening, he would accompany her for a walk in the valley and tell her some interesting stories.

Most of those stories came from Chu Yang's memories in other dimensions, including the struggle for exotic treasures in the Devouring World, the sea adventures in the One Piece world, the myths and legends in the Primordial World, and the Holy Body War in the Shrouding the Heavens world.

Liu Ruyan listened with great interest, often becoming so engrossed that she forgot the time.

"Chu Lang, how do you know so many interesting stories?" she asked curiously.

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "I saw all of these in my dreams."

"In a dream?" Liu Ruyan became even more curious. "What kind of dream?"

Chu Yang pondered for a moment, then said, "It's a very special kind of dream. In those dreams, I saw many different worlds, and in each world, there was someone who looked exactly like me."

"Some of them are invincible powerhouses, some are pirates who roam the seas, and some are immortals who have cultivated the Great Dao..."

"And these stories are their experiences."

Liu Ruyan was stunned and it took her a long time to come to her senses.

"Chu Lang, are you telling the truth?"

Chu Yang nodded: "It's true. Although it sounds unbelievable, those dreams were so real, they didn't seem fake."

Liu Ruyan was silent for a moment, then finally said, "Whether it's true or not, I enjoy listening to your stories."

Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Then I'll tell you every day from now on."

"Okay!" Liu Ruyan nodded happily.

The two walked hand in hand through the valley, the afterglow of the setting sun casting long shadows on them.

These peaceful and beautiful days made them all feel incredibly happy.

...(End of chapter)