Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 175 The Way of Yin and Yang: Seeking the Way through Technique

The State of Chu, Jinghu Medical Clinic.

As night falls, a bright moon hangs high, its light bathing the entire world in silvery white. The night sky, which was once filled with stars last night, is now only illuminated by a single full moon.

Logically speaking, the moon should be bright and the stars should be few, but there was a great deal of starlight in the sky above Mirror Lake.

Seven illusory star images were replicated here according to the Big Dipper's orientation, and under the guidance of starlight, they faintly exuded the power of heaven and earth.

Upon seeing the scene before her, Yanfei blurted out instinctively.

"Was it you who comprehended the Way of the Big Dipper that day?"

The Southern Dipper governs life, while the Northern Dipper governs death. If there were a ranking among the stars in the heavens, the way of the Northern Dipper would be among the highest.

One theory holds that the Big Dipper is considered "the pivot of creation and the master of gods and men," capable of governing the order of the three realms, and thus highly revered.

After saying this, Yanfei realized she had misspoke, but since the words were already out, she couldn't say anything more and could only awkwardly shut up.

When she came to her senses, Dongjun from the Yin-Yang School recalled some of the words she had spoken earlier, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings. The young man beside her had no less understanding of the workings of the stars than she had, and perhaps even more so than she had in terms of certain changes in the stars.

Recalling her conversation with Donghuang Taiyi that day, the girl's starry eyes flickered even more uncertainly. The Big Dipper, one of the seven stars in the celestial constellations, contains the ever-changing and deadly power of heaven and earth, and is the most unfathomable.

She had been practicing astrology for many years, but she rarely ventured into these seven stars, because the killing intent of the heavens was beyond human endurance; once she was attacked, the result would be death and the annihilation of her spiritual path.

However, even though Yanfei stopped speaking, Xiuyuan still heard what she said.

He then turned to look at the girl from the Yin-Yang School, his gaze now filled with a hint of inquiry.

He comprehended this power of the stars by chance before entering Daliang, but at that time, Xiaomeng was the only one by his side, a fact he was certain of.

It seems the girl in front of me already knew about this.

"Oh, it seems Miss Yanfei already knew about this?"

Upon hearing Xiu Yuan's words, Yan Fei's eyes flickered. Although the person in front of her was a young man, he had considerable experience in the martial world, and it would be almost impossible to continue to hide it.

After thinking for a moment, the Lord of the Yin-Yang School spoke up and said, "Master Qingxu may not know, but the commotion you caused when you comprehended the Dao of the Big Dipper was not small. Those in the Seven Kingdoms who had studied the Dao of Astrology would have noticed it, and it did not escape the notice of those grandmasters who had reached the realm of oneness with heaven and man."

Upon hearing this, a ripple stirred deep within Xiu Yuan's eyes; such a high-profile approach was not his style.

However, he also noticed Yan Fei's reaction earlier. Unless he brought it up himself, no one else seemed to be able to confirm that he was the one who comprehended the Dao of the Big Dipper.

Looking at the boy leaning against the tree, no longer speaking.

Yan Fei raised an eyebrow. Such a young man was extremely rare not only within the Heavenly Sect, but also among other sects.

And the girl beside him, with such achievements at such a young age, she will probably become a grandmaster in just a few years.

"Fine! So what if you know?"

After a while, Xiu Yuan sighed. With his current level of cultivation and combat power, he no longer had so many taboos.

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei's eyes flickered slightly, and then she sighed inwardly.

Given this young man's current level of cultivation, there is indeed nothing he should be afraid of, especially since he has the behemoth that is the Heavenly Sect behind him.

"Would Your Excellency be willing to have a chat with me now?"

Looking at the dreamlike seven-star phenomenon on Mirror Lake, Xiu Yuan spoke again.

Following the other person's gaze, Yan Fei also looked at the seven-star phenomenon on the lake, and her heart was unconsciously rippled.

Just then, a breeze blew across the lake, gently caressing their faces, like a beautiful woman caressing them.

At this moment, Yan Fei seemed to understand something. It seemed that the deal between the young man and Yan Dan was about the Yin Yang School's research on astrology.

In this respect, the Yin-Yang School does have some research that differs from that of the Daoist School. However, given the opponent's current level of understanding, the Yin-Yang School's rudimentary research is probably no longer of any use to him.

Furthermore, given the other party's approach of mutual exchange, if we didn't bring out some genuine artifacts, we might be looked down upon by them.

With this thought in mind, Yan Fei felt a growing dislike for Yan Dan. If he had made this clear beforehand, she would never have agreed.

"In the study of celestial phenomena, the Yin-Yang School has indeed made some progress that differs from that of the Daoist School. Based on the theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, and the interaction between Heaven and Man, the Yin-Yang School created the laws of astrology."

"This is the fourth level of Yin-Yang arts. By observing the changes in the trajectory of stars, one can find the intrinsic connections between all things in the universe, thereby predicting good and bad fortune and destiny."

"People say that things are unpredictable, but only our Yin-Yang School can find the intricate connections between the changes in heaven and earth from the ever-changing trajectories of the stars."

At this point, Yan Fei couldn't help but look at the young man in front of her. The Yin Yang School joined the Qin Dynasty because they saw a glimpse of the future in the movement of the stars, which led to their current choice.

"Everyone has their own destiny; it is all predetermined in the dark."

Upon hearing this, the young man stroked his chin. The application and principles of the Way of the Stars were difficult to explain clearly in words, and even if he were to try, it would probably be the same.

Therefore, after hearing Yan Fei's words, he had another thought in his mind.

Instead of listening, why not try it out and see how the other party uses astrological tactics in combat?

"Astrological Laws".

"I have read some relevant records in Xinzhai, but seeing is believing, and the way of astrology is too profound to be explained in words alone. Since Your Excellency Dongjun has come to meet me today, I propose that we make friends through martial arts and seek the Dao through techniques. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei narrowed her eyes.

She is now a true Grandmaster, and with the profoundness of Yin-Yang techniques, her combat power is among the best in the Grandmaster realm.

This young man in front of me is really bold. Isn't he afraid that I'll use some underhanded tricks on him? I'll leave him with some powerful curses, and then he won't even have a place to cry.

“Master Qingxu, you have quite the spirit. However, you must have heard of the Yin-Yang School’s methods in the martial world. If we start fighting, I might lose control and hurt you.”

"After all, Master is one of the few Taoists that I don't dislike."

Upon hearing this, Xiu Yuan chuckled.

"That would be my honor. However, I would like to add that whether it is Taoist magic or Yin-Yang techniques, in the final analysis, it is nothing more than a contest of true qi and internal strength. I do not believe that Lord Dongjun can harm me."

Taoist cultivation methods are like the two schools of "Ten Thousand Rivers Autumn Water" and "Heart Like Still Water," each containing several Taoist techniques. Just like the encounter between Xiaomeng and Xiaoyaozi in another timeline, it is both a contest of internal strength and a competition of Taoist techniques.

Therefore, he didn't really take Yan Fei's words to heart. If the person who made the move was Donghuang Taiyi from the Yin Yang School, then perhaps he would have given it serious consideration.

Yan Fei narrowed her eyes. With such remarks, how could she not want to test the depth of this young man in front of her? After all, a grandmaster of such a young age had never appeared in the Yin Yang School before.

Furthermore, the relationship between Taoism and Yin-Yang School is not good. If the other party were from the Human School instead of the Heaven School, the two would probably be fighting by now.

"If that's the case, then please enlighten me, Master Qingxu."

Seeing the other party nod, Xiu Yuan slowly stood up, then looked at the Mirror Lake in front of him, and with a light step, headed into the lake.

Upon seeing this, Yanfei was taken aback. What was the other party trying to do?
Could it be that she intends to fight on the water? But she wouldn't do something like that.

In mid-air, Xiu Yuan formed a hand seal and then gave a soft shout.

“Peach Blossom!”

Upon hearing the words "peach blossom," Yan Fei frowned. Although she wasn't very familiar with Taoist incantations, she was familiar with incantations named after peach blossoms.
Before she could finish her thought, she suddenly saw a streak of fiery red light shooting towards her from inside the room. Yan Fei subconsciously turned around to look, her gaze revealing a strange expression.

"Fire essence?"

The Dragon Soaring Power she cultivates can transform into a three-legged golden crow. Its inherent attribute is fire-oriented, making it incredibly sensitive to such rare and precious materials.

Now that the Peach Sword has been activated by Xiu Yuan, the supreme yang power within it cannot be concealed, and thus it was sensed by Yan Fei as soon as it appeared.

"A wooden sword??"

Yan Fei stared intently, and when she saw the true form of the flowing light, her lips twitched involuntarily. Such a treasure was actually sealed inside a wooden sword; to her, it was truly a waste of a precious resource.

"Master Xiaomeng, is your senior brother always this extravagant?"

Seeing the little girl get up from the rock, Yanfei couldn't help but make a comment.

Unfortunately, Xiaomeng didn't know much about fire spirits, so she didn't have much of an understanding of what Yanfei was saying.

"It's just a piece of fire essence. How you use it is your business, senior brother. If you like, you can make one yourself."

Yan Fei paused, almost laughing in exasperation at the little girl. Was fire spirit like cabbage? Could she just get one so easily?
However, seeing that the other party's expression remained unchanged, he couldn't help but wonder if this young man still possessed such a treasure.
Just as Yan Fei was pondering this, she suddenly felt a chill rush towards her.

This change made the Eastern Lord subconsciously look towards the lake.

The young man pointed a finger into the air, and an extremely cold internal force erupted in the lake, causing the water to freeze into ice at a visible speed.

Such a change left Miss Yanfei speechless for a moment. Did the Taoists have such a cultivation method?
"This"

Seeing Yanfei's exaggerated reaction, Xiaomeng raised an eyebrow. It seemed that this girl from the Yin-Yang School wasn't all that great after all!

Of course, this time, she didn't explain to the other party that Xiu Yuan had mentioned this to her before. After cultivating the Harmony with Light and Dust to its peak, one can develop many abilities, and this is one of them.

"Your Excellency Dongjun, please."

After the area expanded to over a hundred meters, Xiu Yuan stopped and then invited him.

Standing on the lake, a strange look flashed in Yan Fei's eyes. It seemed that the young man in front of her was even stronger than she had expected.

Without hesitation, she leaped into the air, using the lake surface twice to gain momentum, and finally arrived at the battlefield that Xiu Yuan had set up.

Just then, Nian Duan and Duanmu Rong, who were inside the medical manor, also sensed the change outside. After thinking for a moment, they came out together. "Miss Xiaomeng, what's this...?"

Upon reaching the shore, Duanmu Rong saw Xiaomeng there and couldn't help but ask a question.

At the same time, Nian Duan couldn't help but look over. The silver moon hung high, its light dim, but it was not as bright as during the day. The place in the lake was far from the shore, and they couldn't see it clearly with their eyesight. They could only feel a chill coming from afar.

"My senior brother is currently verifying the Dao of Heaven and Earth with someone. Perhaps he didn't want to disrupt the environment of the Medical Manor, which is why he chose the lake as the battlefield."

Upon hearing this, the two were taken aback.

Then Duanmu Rong pointed to Iceland in the distance and asked again, "What is that place?"

Xiaomeng shrugged.

"It's a battlefield that my senior brother temporarily created. I don't know the specifics either. Why don't you ask him when he comes back?"

Duanmu Rong's eyes twitched. If she understood correctly, the temporary battlefield that had been created, that ice island covering at least a hundred square meters, was Xiu Yuan's masterpiece.

But is it really possible for one person to do something like this?
"Seizing the creation of heaven and earth, gathering the celestial phenomena to appear, Master Qingxu is indeed a Taoist master. I have been traveling the world for many years, but I have never heard of such methods before."

Nian Duan was deeply moved. She was not Duanmu Rong and had little experience in the martial arts world. Even though she was decades older, she had never heard of such methods before.

Xiaomeng subconsciously touched her chin, then glanced at the two of them without leaving a trace, thinking that Xiu Yuan's methods back in Daliang City were much more powerful than they were now.

If those two lose control in a moment, wouldn't Nian Duan and Duanmu Rong be shocked?

Thinking of this, the girl suddenly felt a little strange. She stopped talking and seemed to want to see what expressions the two of them would have after seeing her senior brother's methods.
On the Icelandic island, Xiu Yuan and Yan Fei stood facing each other. Looking at the little guy in front of her, Yan Fei's eyes were full of complicated emotions.

"There shouldn't be any Taoist practices that pursue such extremes, right?"

Taoists are good at nourishing life, and most of their cultivation methods are extremely gentle and mild, like the autumn waters of ten thousand rivers or a calm mind. They are not very destructive. However, the true energy that the opponent is using now is on an extreme path.

Ice is made of water, yet it is colder than water.

Compared to water, ice is undoubtedly an ultimate sublimation.

This approach is quite similar to the Yin-Yang School's pursuit of the ultimate harmony between humanity and nature.

"It's just a little trick, not worth mentioning."

Xiu Yuan remained calm, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei frowned. From the moment they met until now, the methods the other party had displayed were beyond what ordinary Grandmasters could compare to.

She was more cautious about the upcoming match.

"please."

Xiu Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his long sword hovering beside him. He gestured for her to enter. Seeing this, Yan Fei said nothing more, made a hand seal, and a powerful surge of internal energy erupted from the girl's body.

A giant golden palm suddenly appeared in mid-air, pressing down on the opponent from afar.

"Is this the Yin-Yang Union Mudra?"

Upon seeing this attack, Xiu Yuan's eyes held a strange look, but after considering the other party's identity, he seemed to understand something.

As the Eastern Lord of the Yin-Yang School, Yan Fei has access to many Yin-Yang techniques, so it's reasonable that she can unleash such an attack. However, compared to the Yin-Yang combined hand seals used by Da Siming, hers is clearly different.

However, these were not his concerns; rather, they were the secrets within the Yin-Yang School.

In this encounter, his main purpose was to understand the Yin-Yang School's research on the Dao of Stars; as for what methods the opponent used, that was secondary.

After a moment's thought, Xiu Yuan did not use his full strength. He then gently raised his hand and pointed in the air. A stream of light shot out and collided fiercely with the Yin-Yang Hand Seal in mid-air.

Compared to breaking through the entire area with a single point, the Yin-Yang Combined Hand Seal ultimately suffered a loss. However, after breaking through that Yin-Yang Combined Hand Seal, Xiu Yuan did not press his advantage but instead summoned the Peach Sword back to his side.

Looking at the young man with his hands tucked into his sleeves, Yan Fei's expression finally turned serious.

"You're not a Grandmaster?"

After saying this, the girl herself became doubtful and uncertain. Although the Yin-Yang Combination Hand Seal was not a technique she had specifically practiced, she had never been so easily broken in her battles.

Unless the other party's level of cultivation far surpasses her own, but the person in front of her is only thirteen or fourteen years old, which is why she finds it hard to accept for a while.

"do not know."

Xiu Yuan wasn't really sure about his current cultivation level, but as for his combat strength, he was definitely not at the Grandmaster level.

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei's face darkened. The young lady was clearly dissatisfied with such a perfunctory answer, but when she saw the other woman's calm and composed eyes, she regained her composure.

Despite it being their first meeting, she could sense that the other person wasn't the type to manipulate people, and their current statement that they didn't know didn't seem to be an empty promise.

"Master Qingxu, be careful!"

After thinking for a moment, Yan Fei lightly touched the ground with her feet, her figure flashed, and she rushed over directly.

Since the other party doesn't know, she can determine the outcome herself.

Melee?

Seeing the opponent rushing over, Xiu Yuan's eyes flashed with a strange light. In his impression, most of the Yin Yang School's offensive methods were concentrated on Yin Yang techniques. As for close-range attacks, the only thing he could think of was Xing Hun's Qi-gathering blade.

However, such Yin-Yang techniques have severe side effects. Would this girl in front of me be able to practice them?
With a thought, Yan Fei arrived in front of Xiu Yuan in the blink of an eye.

Seeing the energy blade leaping from the other person's hand, Xiu Yuan's lips twitched. Sure enough, he guessed correctly; this girl also had some knowledge of the Yin-Yang technique of gathering energy into a blade.

The sharp blade of air left a deep mark on the ice floe beneath their feet, piercing right through the ice layer that was only about half a foot thick.

"Gathering energy to form a blade?"

Yan Fei's lips curled into a smile.

"Master Qingxu has a good eye, but I have only just begun to understand this technique. I am not yet able to control my strength at will. Please be careful, Master."

Suddenly, Yan Fei's figure flickered and disappeared in front of Xiu Yuan, causing Xiu Yuan's eyes to twitch.

The Yin-Yang School pursues the ultimate harmony between humanity and nature, which greatly influences both its cultivation techniques and its methods of lightness of body.

From the very first contact, he had gleaned some clues.

"Ding!!"

Xiu Yuan used the move "Su Qin Carrying the Sword" to block the attack coming from behind.

He then guided the energy blade uncontrollably, sending it hurtling towards the ice beneath their feet.

With a snap, the ice layer, which was dozens of meters long, was cut open, and ice shards flew everywhere.

Then Xiu Yuan kicked her, and Yan Fei, who was still unable to control her movements, had to dissipate her technique of gathering qi into a blade and cross her hands to protect herself.

Similarly, after knocking the person away, Xiu Yuan did not pursue. Instead, he looked at the ice beneath his feet and saw a huge gash extending into the distance. Seeing this, the boy shook his head. If he were to do that again, the ice island would probably be split in two.

Within the same realm, such destructive power already ranks among the top, and the Yin-Yang School's pursuit of the ultimate harmony between heaven and man doesn't seem like mere empty talk.

"The power of Yin-Yang techniques is indeed remarkable."

Seeing the boy who had barely moved, Yan Fei's heart sank. Such a huge gap gave her a bad feeling.

They are both at the Grandmaster level, so the difference shouldn't be this huge.

The Yin-Yang School is known to outsiders for its unorthodox approach, but whether in terms of attack or other aspects, it ranks among the top of all schools. If my series of attacks had been used against an ordinary grandmaster, it might not have resulted in an immediate victory or defeat, but it certainly wouldn't have been as effective as it is now.

After thinking for a moment, Yan Fei's aura changed, and an extremely powerful internal force rose from her feet and then surrounded her.

The golden true energy slowly condensed, eventually forming a giant golden dragon.

"Soul, dragon, wander?"

Xiu Yuan touched her chin. For this Dongjun, this technique should be the one she mainly cultivates. Now it seems that the other party is serious.

"It seems that Master Qingxu has a deep understanding of our Yin-Yang School! If you have had enough of Taoism, we Yin-Yang School would welcome you very much."

Seeing that Xiu Yuan had revealed her cultivation method in one sentence, Yan Fei smiled.

Xiu Yuan shook his head.

"The Yin-Yang School has too many petty schemes, which I don't particularly like. You have your own pursuits, and so do I."

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei's expression changed slightly. This young man seemed to know a lot, but she wasn't interested.

Now, she had a few more plans. This strange Taoist youth was still unknown to the Yin-Yang School. She needed to find out his true nature and report to Donghuang Taiyi as soon as possible so that he could make a decision quickly.

On the shore of Mirror Lake, as they watched the golden dragon appear in the distance, Nian Duan and Duanmu Rong's eyes sharpened. Such offensive tactics were rare in the martial arts world.

However, Xiaomeng's expression was somewhat strange. Since they started fighting, her senior brother didn't seem to have used many techniques, not a single one.

However, remembering Xiu Yuan's combat strength, the girl temporarily suppressed her thoughts and looked back at the battlefield.

Looking at the surging dragon, Xiaomeng narrowed her eyes and muttered to herself, "Its power has increased. It seems the test is over, and the real battle is about to begin."

(End of this chapter)