Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

In order to better comprehend this state, Fang Yue decided to walk out of the cave and experience the natural power in the valley for himself.

In the early morning, the sunlight shines through the mottled leaves onto the ground, forming golden spots.

Fang Yue stood beside the stream in the valley, gazing quietly at the gurgling water.

The water flow may seem weak, but over the course of time it can polish hard stones into smooth and round shapes.

He realized that sword moves should be a combination of hardness and softness, and one should not blindly pursue hardness. Sometimes, using softness to overcome hardness can achieve better results.

In the afternoon, a breeze blew through the valley, blowing the surrounding flowers, plants and trees. Fang Yue closed his eyes and felt the gentle caress of the wind with his heart, feeling the agility and changes of the wind.

He imagined that his sword energy was like a breeze, able to invisibly penetrate the enemy's defenses and make the enemy unable to defend themselves.

At this time, he had a deeper understanding of the word "Qingfeng" in the Qingfeng Poyun sword technique.

As night fell, Fang Yue lay on the grass, looking up at the vast starry sky. The stars twinkled, as if they contained endless mysteries.

He thought of the "breaking clouds" in swordsmanship and realized that swordsmanship not only pursues breakthroughs in strength, but also has a spirit of breaking through the clouds and being fearless on the spiritual level.

Only in this way can the maximum power of swordsmanship be brought into play when facing a powerful enemy.

In the process of constantly comprehending nature, Fang Yue integrated these insights into the practice of Qingfeng Poyun sword technique.

He held a long sword and practiced repeatedly in the valley. Every time he drew his sword, he was aware of nature. His sword moves became smoother and more natural, and his sword energy became more fierce.

The originally relatively fixed sword moves became more flexible and varied, full of vitality and vigor under his interpretation.

As his practice deepened, Fang Yue discovered that new changes had occurred in the vital energy in his body.

Under his guidance, the vital energies that were originally flowing separately gradually gathered into a more condensed force.

This power seems to be a fusion of various natural forces in the valley, with the agility of the breeze, the tenacity of the water, and the vastness of the stars.

In the intervals between practice, Fang Yue would recall the mysterious sword techniques recorded in ancient books.

He tried to combine some unique concepts of the mysterious swordsmanship with the Qingfeng Poyun swordsmanship to explore a new realm of swordsmanship.

He knew very well that the power of the mysterious swordsmanship lies in the inspiration from desperate situations, but this inspiration cannot rely solely on external dangers, but must be explored from the depths of one's own heart.

After a period of secluded practice, Fang Yue felt that his understanding of the Qingfeng Poyun sword technique had reached a new level.

In order to test the results of his training, he decided to conduct a simulated battle in the valley.

He used the surrounding trees as imaginary enemies and used the Qingfeng Poyun sword technique that was integrated with his new understanding. His figure was as fast as lightning, his sword flowers flashed, and his sword energy crisscrossed.

The trees shook under the impact of the sword energy, and some small branches were even cut off.

Looking at the scene ravaged by sword energy, Fang Yue knew in his heart that his practice had achieved remarkable results.

However, he also knew that the real test was yet to come.

The one-year period is coming to an end, and the seal between the demon world and the human world is about to be completely shattered.

The real demonic tide is about to come.

Fang Yue knew very well that the impending demonic tide was extraordinary and could not be resisted by personal strength and conventional defense alone. He had to use the Heaven-Sealing and Earth-Locking Array to its maximum power within a short period of time.

Only by completely isolating the vital energy of heaven and earth from the human world can we prevent future troubles forever.

Fang Yue knew very well that it was no easy task to completely isolate the vital energy of heaven and earth from the human world with the Sealing Heaven and Locking Earth Array to prevent future troubles forever. Every detail was related to success or failure.

He quickly summoned the court's top formation masters and royal experts, and gathered them at the martial arts field in the imperial city to discuss major plans.

When everyone was gathered, Fang Yue spoke solemnly: "Everyone, the demonic tide is coming, and the Heaven-Sealing and Earth-Locking Formation is the key to our resistance to the catastrophe.

Now we must completely isolate the vitality of heaven and earth from this formation to eliminate future troubles. However, there are many difficulties in this process. I hope you can give me some advice and discuss a way out together."

Master Lin, the formation master, spoke first: "General Fang, although this formation has the ability to isolate vital energy, if we want to completely block it, we need to make major changes to the formation base.

However, the array base is buried deep underground and connected to the foundation of the imperial city. If we are not careful, it will trigger a chain reaction and endanger the imperial city."

Royal Guardian Chen frowned and agreed, "Old Lin is right. Not only that, even if the formation base is successfully transformed, a strong and continuous supply of vitality is still needed to maintain the stable operation of the formation."

Fang Yue pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Lin, regarding the transformation of the array base, can we proceed step by step, first strengthening the periphery, and then carefully working on the core part?

As for the supply of vital energy, I have made new breakthroughs in controlling vital energy during my retreat. Perhaps I can try to use my own vital energy as a guide, combined with the vital energy hub in the city, to meet the needs of the formation."

After thinking for a while, Mr. Lin nodded slowly:

"General Fang's proposal is feasible to a certain extent. However, the transformation of the array base is a huge project and the time is tight. We need to deploy a large number of manpower and ensure that the construction process is not interfered with by the outside world."

Fang Yue looked at the general beside him and said, "General Wang, this matter will be handed over to you. Select reliable and agile soldiers to assist Elder Lin in renovating the formation base and ensure that the project proceeds smoothly."

General Wang clasped his fists and accepted the order: "I will obey your orders and will not fail in my mission!"

Chen Hufa showed a worried look on his face: "General Fang, although using your own vitality as a guide can provide powerful vitality, the process is extremely risky. Once the formation moves abnormally, you will be the first to bear the brunt and suffer the backlash of vitality."

Fang Yue's expression was firm: "Protector Chen, I have made up my mind. For the sake of the people of Wei and the peace of the human world, I am willing to give it a try, no matter how great the risk is."

In the days that followed, the whole imperial city was busy. General Wang led the soldiers under the command of Elder Lin to systematically transform the formation base of the Heaven Sealing and Earth Locking Formation.

They worked day and night, carefully digging, reinforcing and adjusting, and being extremely cautious in every step.

Fang Yue, on the other hand, was in seclusion at the vital energy hub in the city, constantly tempering his own vital energy, trying to find a more sophisticated method of guiding vital energy.

One day, Fang Yue was meditating when he suddenly felt a strong and evil aura coming from afar.

He was startled and immediately stood up, only to find that a small group of monsters had broken through the seal ahead of time and were attacking the imperial city.

"Not good. They must have noticed that we were modifying the formation and are coming to destroy it." Fang Yue quickly gathered the defenders in the city and prepared to meet the enemy.

"General, these monsters are coming aggressively, how should we deal with them?" a lieutenant asked anxiously. Fang Yue's eyes were firm: "Don't panic, follow the formation we practiced before, archers, prepare, attack from a distance first, disrupt their formation. When they get close, sword and shield soldiers will be in front, and spearmen will be in the back, fighting the monsters in close combat. I will attack from the flank and look for an opportunity to kill the monster leader."

The battle broke out instantly, and arrows rained down at the monsters. The monsters roared but still rushed forward madly.

The sword and shield soldiers formed a solid line of defense to resist the first round of attacks from the monsters, while the spearmen took the opportunity to assassinate them.

Fang Yue held a long sword and shuttled through the battlefield like a ghost. He used the Qingfeng Poyun sword technique that combined his understanding of nature. The sword energy was so powerful that monsters fell down wherever it went.

After a fierce battle, the monster was successfully repelled.

But Fang Yue knew that this was just a small test before the coming of the demonic tide, and the real crisis was still to come.

After returning to the Qi Hub, Fang Yue continued his retreat and practice. Finally, he found a way to perfectly integrate his own Qi with the Qi of the formation. At the same time, the transformation of the formation base was also nearing completion.

"General Fang, the transformation of the formation base has been completed, and we are waiting for you to activate the formation."

Elder Lin said to Fang Yue excitedly. Fang Yue took a deep breath and said, "Okay, notify everyone and prepare for defense. I will go and activate the formation now."

Fang Yue came to the core of the formation, circulated the vital energy in his body that was a fusion of the power of wind, water, and stars, and slowly injected it into the base of the formation.

The light of the great formation suddenly rose, and powerful fluctuations of vital energy spread out. The vital energy between heaven and earth began to follow the guidance of the great formation, gradually forming an indestructible barrier, completely isolating the flow of vital energy between the human world and the outside world.

Looking at the successfully activated formation, Fang Yue knew in his heart that although he had temporarily built a line of defense for the human world, the threat of the demonic tide still existed. He did not dare to slack off in the slightest and began to make final preparations for the upcoming final battle.

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Three months later, with the official completion of the deployment of the Heaven-Sealing and Earth-Locking Array and its full activation, the entire imperial city and even the Great Wei Dynasty, as well as several surrounding dynasties of all sizes, were tightly wrapped by a layer of heaven and earth barrier that was imperceptible to the naked eye but extremely solid.

This barrier is like an invisible gate, completely isolating the flow of vital energy between the human world and the outside world.

In the early days of the formation, people did not immediately feel much change. However, as time went on, some subtle but profound effects gradually emerged.

The vital energy between heaven and earth, the power that should be everywhere and nourishing all things, began to dissipate in an indescribable way.

For ordinary people, this loss of vitality may not be obvious. They still work from sunrise to sunset and rest from sunset to sunrise, and their lives do not seem to be greatly affected.

But in the eyes of those practitioners, everything is completely different.

They were keenly aware that the concentration of vital energy in the air was decreasing, and the difficulty of cultivation was increasing.

Fang Yue stood on the high wall of the imperial city, staring into the distance, his eyes showing both determination and worry.

He was the one who initiated the formation, and he knew very well that this barrier was crucial to resisting the impending demonic tide.

However, he also knew that the long-term impact of the loss of vitality on the entire human world should not be underestimated.

"General Fang, you seem to be worried about something?" The royal master Chen Hufa asked softly from the side.

Fang Yue nodded slightly, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Chen Protector, have you noticed the changes in the vitality of heaven and earth?"

Upon hearing this, Guardian Chen's expression became serious.

He closed his eyes, sensed it carefully, and then nodded slowly: "Indeed, the concentration of vital energy is decreasing. This... is not a good thing for the practitioners of Da Wei."

Fang Yue sighed: "Yes, I know that too. But the current situation does not allow us to hesitate at all.

The demonic tide is coming, and we must ensure the safety of the Imperial City in order to retain a glimmer of hope for the human world."

Guardian Chen was silent for a moment, with a look of determination in his eyes: "General Fang, you are thinking about the overall situation, and we will fully support you. However, I am afraid that the loss of vitality will make some warriors dissatisfied with the court?"

Today is a time of great martial arts, and martial artists are extremely powerful.

All privileges exist because of one's own martial arts. If the weather and vitality are cut off, the martial artist's cultivation will not improve but regress.

Even if it lasts for a long time, there will be no difference between them and ordinary people.

Chen Hufa's worries are not without reason. In this era where martial arts are respected, warriors rely on the vitality of heaven and earth to practice and improve their strength. Once the vitality is lost, their cultivation will not only stagnate, but may even regress, which is unacceptable for any warrior.

Fang Yue knew this very well, and he said slowly: "What Protector Chen said is very true, the loss of vitality may indeed cause dissatisfaction among warriors.

But we must understand that the overall situation at hand is to resist the demonic tide and protect the peace of the human world. This is a difficult and great task that requires the joint efforts of everyone. "

Fang Yue's gaze became profound. He understood Protector Chen's concerns, and he was also well aware of the reliance of warriors on vital energy in this era when martial arts were prevalent.

However, facing the impending demonic tide, he had to make such a choice.

"Chen Guardian, how could I not know your worries?"

Fang Yue said slowly, "But have you ever thought about what kind of disaster it would be if we didn't do this and the demonic tide broke out?
The entire human world, including our relatives and friends, will face catastrophic destruction."

When Guardian Chen heard this, his expression darkened slightly. He naturally understood that what Fang Yue said was true.

Each of them is well aware of the threat posed by the demonic tide.

"If anyone is dissatisfied with this and even sabotages the great cause of fighting against demons, then they will all be killed with thunderous means!"

There was unquestionable determination in Fang Yue's words, his eyes were deep and calm, and he was obviously ready to face all difficulties.

When Protector Chen heard this, his body trembled slightly. He understood Fang Yue's determination and also understood that at this critical moment, any behavior that could undermine the morale of the army could not be tolerated.

"General Fang, I understand." Guardian Chen said in a low voice. Although his voice was low, it revealed a firmness and determination. "I will personally patrol and make sure that no warriors dare to cause trouble at this time. For those who have evil intentions, I will punish them severely."

Fang Yue nodded, expressing his satisfaction with Chen Hufa's attitude. He knew that at this critical moment, this kind of iron-fisted approach was needed to stabilize the morale of the army.

"Very good, Guardian Chen, I trust you to do the job." Fang Yue said, "However, we cannot rely solely on tough measures. We must also comfort and compensate those warriors who are dissatisfied with the loss of vitality as much as possible."

"Compensation?" Protector Chen was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Fang Yue to make such a suggestion.

Fang Yue nodded and continued, "That's right, compensation. We can set up some special reward systems to give generous rewards to those warriors who have made outstanding contributions in resisting the demonic tide. This will not only motivate them to fight harder, but also make up for the losses they have suffered due to the loss of vitality to a certain extent."

When Chen Hufa heard this, a gleam of admiration flashed in his eyes. (End of this chapter)