After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

However... after last night, Shi Yan surprisingly discovered a new world in his mental cultivation manual.

【Yuanxun Technique (Not Activated)】

Opening the log, sure enough—

[You attacked Shi Hongqi, and you gained cultivation...]

[You attacked Shi Hongqi, and you gained cultivation...]

[Notification... Shi Hongqi's stamina is insufficient.]

[Notification... Shi Hongqi's stamina is insufficient.]

[Your innate destiny "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon" has been triggered. You have also obtained the cultivation technique "Primordial Crimson Technique" from Shi Hongqi.]

[You have already practiced the "Mysterious Heaven Scripture," but the "Primordial Crimson Technique" is not yet activated.]

【…】

Shi Yan had never considered that the prerequisite for cultivating both the "Mysterious Heaven Scripture" and the "Primordial Crimson Technique" was possessing a "Phoenix Feather," except that one required excellent Qian Heaven Vein Root Bone, while the other required excellent Kun Earth Vein Root Bone.

So why...did Shi Hongjian not cultivate the "Mysterious Heaven Scripture"?

Why is it that in the vast "Heaven and Earth," not a single person cultivates the "Mysterious Heaven Scripture"?

Even... why, for so many years, has the Taiyi Sect not produced a single genius with the innate talent of all eight meridians and the ability to "connect with the heavens"?

Even Donghuang Li, who is said to be closest to the bloodline of Donghuang, is still lacking the root bone of the Kun Earth Vein.

Because...the distance between heaven and earth is the furthest distance in the world.

Everything separates them.

Even if the Taiyi Sect, which possesses the "Union with Heaven" ability, waits another thousand years, it will never find a genius with the innate eight meridians and the ability to "Union with Heaven".

In contrast, the descendants of the "Huangtian Houtu" who possess the Phoenix Feather are unlikely to produce geniuses with extraordinary Qiantian lineages who can cultivate the "Xuantian Scripture".

The Shi family of Nanjun City are both outliers and chosen ones.

Chosen by Heaven...

Even so, among all the Shi families in Nanjun City, only Shi Yan is capable of cultivating the "Mysterious Heaven Scripture".

The "Mysterious Heaven Scripture" and the "Primordial Crimson Technique" are completely opposing mental cultivation methods.

Although the "Mysterious Heaven Scripture" and the "Primordial Crimson Technique" seem similar, one binds the physical body and the other imprisons the Qi Sea.

But actually...

The "Mysterious Heaven Scripture" emphasizes refining the spirit to return to emptiness and embracing the primordial unity. It aims to place everything into the void.

The "Yuanxun Technique" focuses on channeling the power of the soul to the Purple Palace. It unifies the spirit and energy, gathering the strongest spiritual energy and soul to form a unified whole.

You could say they are at two extremes.

One is nothing.

One is yes.

For the first time, Shi Yan felt as if his Purple Mansion was about to slip out of his control.

The power of the soul flowed continuously into the Purple Mansion, combining with the spiritual energy, condensing and falling piece by piece.

At the same time... another patch of dark spiritual energy seemed to be trying to escape, rising upwards.

The master said he had never seen anything like this before.

Whoosh—

The dark chains binding Shi Paohui began to tremble, digging deeply into the boy's skin.

Shi Paohui felt as if he had found an opportunity.

flaw--

He twisted and bit with all his might, turning the brass knuckles in his hand into darts, and viciously threw them at Shi Yan's forehead.

Just as he said, he wanted to help Shi Yan open up [Phoenix Feather].

Then--

Clang!

The intense clanging of metal against metal.

A crimson spiritual energy shield stood before Shi Yan, blocking the knuckle duster thrown by Shi Paohui.

The scale shield looked just like the spiritual energy constantly condensing within Shi Yan's body, its surface resembling cracked earth.

The "Yuanxun Technique" of the Kun Earth Vein is not only good at sealing the cultivation of others, but also at defense.

The sharp knuckle duster was deeply embedded in the scale shield, constantly squeezing and trying to break through its defenses.

Behind the scale shield, Shi Yan's expression had become completely indifferent.

The audience—

The elders who had jumped to their feet quickly sat back down after seeing the scale shield.

Thank goodness... thank goodness...

It's not what they think.

It was those 'evil spirits' from the depths of hell who climbed up to seek revenge.

They were probably just descendants found by the clan chief who could borrow the power of the 'Xuantian lineage'.

Ultimately, they're still our own children.

That's good, that's good.

On the contrary, Shi Hongjian, who was sitting in the main seat, almost stood up abruptly.

She placed her hands on the table, her fingertips almost digging into the wood, her dark golden eyes filled with uncertainty.

"Yuan Xun... Technique?"

She didn't recall ever teaching Shi Yan this.

Is it Astragalus membranaceus?

Or... Shi Wei?

It's not that I want to blame the two girls.

However... Shi Hongjian seemed to suddenly realize what was going on with the unscrupulous merchant in the tavern telling her that the girl named Shi Yan could definitely influence the rise and fall of "Heaven and Earth".

She is both "Heaven" and "Earth".

They are ordained by Heaven, but submit to Earth.

Shi Hongjian was becoming more and more curious about girls, and he completely forgot about that 'insignificant' thought of wanting to slice girls into pieces.

Shi Hongjian now only wants to enshrine Shi Yan.

She would give any girl she wanted, not just Xiao Hongqi, she would even sell herself for her.

Shi Hongjian's mind is now filled with how to leave Shi Yan's mark on "Heaven and Earth".

On the martial arts stage, Shi Yan felt a sweet taste in his throat.

The vital energy within the internal organs has undergone a strange change.

She was powerless to stop it and could only watch as the Purple Mansion underwent a violent transformation. Even Shi Yan couldn't forcefully replace the mental cultivation method she was using with the "Snow Cold Technique".

They could only let the "Mysterious Heaven Scripture" and the "Primordial Crimson Technique" clash wildly there.

She felt as if her dantian was about to be torn in two.

Faced with Shi Paohui's attack, Shi Yan now only wanted a quick victory.

She swung the Shi Jiuzhou sword in her hand.

moment--

Frosty swords steal the show, and night stars lose their brilliance.

It wasn't convenient to directly use the "Azure Lotus Sword Sect's" [Slay Loulan], so Shi Yan used... the "Frost Rainbow Valley's" divine power, [Frost Sword Night Star].

One after another, frost-colored swords crashed down from the sky.

If a star were to fall.

Shi Paohui, already tightly bound by chains, was in unbearable pain. He could only parry with his body constricted, and finally... extremely unwillingly, he was struck by sword blades and forced to kneel on one knee in front of Shi Yan.

"You lost." Shi Yan looked down at Shi Paohui.

Shi Paohui could only see the girl's slender, fair ankles and her small, white feet in sandals.

Logically speaking... if he looked up at this moment, he could see the beautiful scenery under the girl's skirt.

But it's impossible—

It's simply impossible.

The sword's edge struck him so hard he couldn't lift his head.

"Shi Paohui—"

"burden."

Shi Hongjian announced the results of the challenge.

Shi Yan glanced down at Shi Paohui, who was unable to get up after being hit and was gritting his teeth to avoid spitting out blood. There was no arrogance or joy on her face, as if bullying a 'child' brought her no pleasure at all.

The girl turned and left immediately.

She needs to find a place to rest and calm the almost chaotic spiritual energy within her.

However, on the surface, Shi Yan still appeared to be perfectly fine.

Below the martial arts stage, Shi Wei had already come running over excitedly, "Sister Shi Yan..."

Just as Shi Yan was about to raise his hand to stop the girl from coming over, Shi Wei had already taken his arm.

The chaotic spiritual energy within Shi Yan's body suddenly seemed to have found an outlet.

A cold current, transformed into the color of snow, surged forth and rushed towards the body that Shi Wei was supporting.