Mortal: Reborn in Yellow Maple Valley, Awakening the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts

Lei Wanhe taught him this movement technique, and his intention was very clear.

In battles between cultivators, victory or defeat often hinges on a single moment. With this elusive movement technique, Chu Zifei is perfectly capable of seizing the initiative and launching surprise attacks, making him extremely effective in actual combat.

This movement technique, called Lingyun Step, is divided into three levels, each with its own profound mysteries as one's cultivation progresses.

The first level of the Soaring Wind Steps emphasizes extreme speed. When activated, the speed at which the body cuts through the air far surpasses that of cultivators of the same level, and can even surpass the flying magic artifacts of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators. The only drawback is that it consumes a great deal of spiritual energy.

The second step technique is called Lingyan. When the movement technique is unfolded, the real and false figures overlap and turn into a phantom, making it difficult for people to distinguish them. It is impossible to lock onto the figure and there is no way to defend against the attack.

The third step is the Soaring Cloud Step, which is the essence of the entire movement technique. In an instant, one can traverse several meters, landing without leaving a trace and breaking through the air without a mark. Even while in the air, one can move nimbly.

This movement technique perfectly compensated for Chu Zifei's biggest weakness: insufficient close-quarters combat skills, which instantly boosted his combat power significantly.

For the next month, Chu Zifei devoted himself to rigorous training without interruption.

Every day, he used the Yi Jin and Duan Mai pills to temper and cleanse his body, the medicinal power continuously permeating his meridians. With day after day of refinement, the meridians in his body were continuously widened and extended, becoming far more resilient than before.

Now, he can not only withstand stronger spiritual energy and blood energy impacts, but his physical body's ability to resist blows has also been completely transformed, and the speed of spiritual energy and blood energy circulation in his body has also greatly improved compared to before.

In addition, the gains in movement techniques are also obvious.

In just one month, Chu Zifei had completely mastered the first two levels of the Soaring Cloud Steps technique and even reached the threshold of the third level.

Combined with the Cloud-Stepping Boots on their feet, their agility advantage is amplified, making them even more formidable and perfect.

More importantly, his body, tempered by profound skills, is incredibly strong, capable of withstanding extreme speeds, and completely unafraid of the tearing and damage to his body during high-speed travel.

Outside the cave, the sky was clear and bright.

Chu Zifei activated his spiritual power and soared into the air. With a thought, the Cloud-Stepping Boots beneath his feet shimmered with spiritual light.

Then, with a light tap of his foot, his entire body suddenly twisted and became a phantom, as if merging into the air.

A few breaths later, the figure suddenly appeared, traversing several meters in a short distance, appearing in the distance so unexpectedly that it was impossible to defend against.

Feeling the agility of the Cloud Steps, Chu Zifei was quite satisfied.

From then on, he finally possessed close-range attack capabilities, completely making up for his weaknesses and making his methods of fighting enemies more comprehensive.

Just as he was immersed in comprehending the movement technique, a gentle voice suddenly came from behind him:

"Junior brother, I've finally found you. Your cave is quite well hidden."

Chu Zifei's cave dwelling was located in a remote corner of the Taiyue Mountains, and was rarely visited by people in the past. If he hadn't reported and registered the specific location with the sect after opening the cave dwelling, ordinary disciples would have had no way of finding it.

He immediately stopped and landed, turning around to see that it was his senior brother Yu Huo, who had led him into Lei Wanhe's cave. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and greeted him with perfect courtesy.

"Greetings, Senior Brother. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Compared to his initial coldness, Yu Huo's attitude was much gentler now. He nodded slightly and said in a calm tone:

  

"Your master has summoned you, so I have come here specifically to guide you."

Chu Zifei was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, his heart filled with doubt.

It had only been a month since the last time he met Lei Wanhe. Logically speaking, a Core Formation Elder, who held a high position and was in seclusion for cultivation year-round, would never specifically summon his disciples unless there was something important to discuss.

Unable to fathom his intentions, he seized the opportunity to ask, "May I ask, senior brother, do you know why Master summoned us?"

Yu Huo gently shook his head: "I don't know either. Just come with me."

Since there was no way to guess, Chu Zifei stopped thinking about it, suppressed his doubts, and followed Yu Huo, flying towards Lei Wanhe's cave together.

To Chu Zifei's surprise, Yu Huo, who was usually aloof, took the initiative to talk to him about his cultivation experience in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

This warm and friendly attitude was completely different from when they first met, which made him feel a little surprised.

He simply didn't know how to investigate further, assuming they were fellow disciples who wanted to maintain their camaraderie and had taken the initiative to strike up a conversation.

A moment later, the two arrived outside Lei Wanhe's cave.

Yu Huo raised his hand and cast a communication talisman, triggering the cave's restrictions. In an instant, the spiritual light dissipated, and the sealed entrance to the restriction slowly opened.

The two walked in side by side. Chu Zifei's gaze swept across the area and he noticed that many of the mature spiritual herbs in the cave's medicinal field were gone. It seemed that Lei Wanhe had picked them all after exchanging them with Han Li for rare spiritual herbs, intending to use them for alchemy.

We walked through the medicinal fields and arrived at the main hall of the cave.

Lei Wanhe had been sitting in the hall for a long time, waiting.

Upon seeing this, Chu Zifei immediately stepped forward to perform the disciple's salute, but was interrupted by Lei Wanhe raising his hand.

"Alright, no need for formalities. I've never liked these kinds of formalities."

After a slight pause, Lei Wanhe's gaze fell on Chu Zifei, and he slowly spoke:

"You have been my disciple for some time now, but I have been busy with alchemy and cultivation, and have not yet formally taught you cultivation techniques. The reason I have summoned you here today is to ask you what your plans are for your future cultivation."

Chu Zifei was stunned and truly taken aback.

He never imagined that Lei Wanhe had summoned him specifically to formally impart his martial arts techniques.

Looking back on his journey since joining the sect, he has only held the title of a personal disciple. Apart from learning a technique a month ago, he has never received any instruction in the techniques.

Lei Wanhe, as a master, had indeed been negligent in his teaching.

Seeing that Chu Zifei was lost in thought and had not spoken, Lei Wanhe assumed that he was having difficulty making a decision and then changed his tone to ask:

"What level have you reached in your cultivation of the Soaring Cloud Steps that I taught you before?"

Chu Zifei composed himself, bowed respectfully, and replied, "Master, this disciple has already touched the third threshold."

A look of surprise flashed in Lei Wanhe's eyes, and his tone carried a hint of approval:

"Your progress is so fast! Perfect, let's have a friendly spar with your senior brother. I want to see your weaknesses firsthand so I can find the right remedy and choose the most suitable cultivation method for you."

Chu Zifei hesitated for a moment, not wanting to reveal his physical strength, and immediately said tactfully:

"Master, my senior brother's cultivation is profound; I am no match for him."

Chu Zifei's apparent cultivation level was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, while Yu Huo was already a great cultivator who had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment and achieved the Pseudo-Core Formation realm. The difference in their cultivation levels was vast, so his refusal was quite reasonable.

Lei Wanhe didn't catch his refusal, and instead raised his hand to make the decision:

"It's alright. Just have your senior brother suppress his cultivation and spar with you at the same level."

Having said that, Chu Zifei had no choice but to bow and agree.