Chapter 27: Repaying a Peach with a Plum

  After a long time, Chu Ping finally woke up from this crazy state, and upon introspection, he found that the true yuan in his body had become thicker by nearly 20%!

  It should be known that since Chu Ping practiced the method, in just over a year, he has advanced from an ordinary person to the Vajra stage. This is not only because of the boundless and unpredictable primordial force within his universe, but also because of his nearly twenty years of experience in the mortal world, with a stable mind and understanding of many worldly affairs.

  What is even more precious is that this secular life, the dazzling and intoxicating life of wealth and fame, has not eroded his original heart, but he can still maintain a childlike heart. Years of reading have also made him understand many principles, which enabled him to rise rapidly.

  Having reached the Golden Elixir realm, cultivation has reached a bottleneck. Even with a thick accumulation of primordial energy, it is still difficult to absorb, and one can only sit on a treasure mountain and sigh at the vast ocean.

  Nowadays, the cultivation of Chu Ping mostly still relies on absorbing the true yuan spiritual energy of heaven and earth to temper the flesh and solidify the primordial spirit. The power of chaos is enormous, but the speed of absorption is not much different from this.

  Moreover, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth also requires one's own true yuan to burn, melt and refine in order to absorb it for one's own use. In this way, it is another kind of tempering process for the mind.

  Day after day of sitting meditation and practicing Qi, grinding lead and mercury, containing Kan and Li, but the effect is not great, and it's also very distressing.

  There is no overnight success in the world. Even those extraordinary talents who can break through the void and ascend to heaven in just a few months of cultivation, have also accumulated decades of reading books, nourishing their energy, and tempering their character.

  To some extent, cultivating immortality and becoming a celestial being is similar to studying and learning to become rich and noble.

  Apart from natural talent and opportunity, one's own hard work and effort are also essential!

  Cultivation requires great wisdom, great opportunity and great perseverance!

  Throughout the ages, there have been countless people with exceptional talents and abilities, but in the end, those who achieve great success are always individuals with perseverance, endurance, and determination, who can withstand loneliness and hardship.

  Now, with this opportunity, the true yuan actually increased by 20%, compared to the previous period of bitter and hard training but with little effect, it's a world of difference, how could Chu Ping not be surprised and delighted.

  "You're awake." Zitian Xing said with a smile, his hair and beard fluttering in the night wind.

  Chu Ping's skills have made great progress, and he is overjoyed in his heart. He is thrilled at this opportunity. If it weren't for the intention to return the Qi Tian Sect's kung fu, he might not have known that there was such a profound secret in this volume of scriptures even if he spent his whole life studying it.

  Looking towards Zitian Xing, Chu Ping's heart was even more shocked.

  The towering mountain in front of me, gave people a feeling like the majestic mountains and the boundless sea, but at this moment standing there, it seems that the heaven and earth have merged into one body. If you close your eyes to feel, in front of you is empty and nothing exists, only by opening your eyes can you realize its existence.

  Obviously, Qitian has mastered the complete Qitian Gongfa and his power has also made significant progress!

  Seeing the surprise on Chu Ping's face, Qi Tianxing seemed to have sensed his thoughts and said lightly, "The further one cultivates, the more difficult it is to make progress. This time, however, was a rare opportunity that allowed me to see the founder's handwritten records, which is why I was able to achieve this!"

  "Congratulations, senior!" Chu Ping was also delighted to see this benefit, and it wasn't in vain that he had returned the technique, it could be considered as repaying the mysterious person in the cave!

  "I suppose you've also heard that the internal skills of our sect have been incomplete since the great war in ancient times, and many disciples are struggling to make progress. If one wants to break through and ascend, it often relies on individual intuition and guessing, although many predecessors have supplemented and completed it, but after all, they are limited by their own knowledge and realm, far inferior to what our ancestors created, which is why the Qi Tian Sect cannot be compared with other major sects. Now that I've seen the secret scrolls, many unclear and difficult places have become clear, many key points have been connected, and the progress of my skills is also reasonable."

  Qitian Xing raised his head to gaze at the sky, watching the distant starry river flowing and turning, stars flying and dancing. His body seemed to be merging with them, and the mysterious orifices in his body were also changing, harmonizing with heaven and earth.

  Chu Ping remained silent and didn't say anything, just listening.

  "In fact, every sect and school has its own methods for practicing the secret techniques that have been passed down. I suppose you are just reading the written records. However, what can be known cannot be expressed in words, and what can be communicated through the spirit cannot be conveyed through language. The true intentions of our ancestors often have unique methods, but even by reading the texts, it is difficult to understand."

  Chu Ping nodded, "Thank you, senior. Just now, I was able to see the truth and felt an inexplicable sense of gratitude, benefiting greatly from it. The treasure is in my hands, but I only got its form, truly embarrassing!"

  Qitian Xing smiled slightly, lowered his head, and a pair of eyes sparkled like stars. Chu Ping met his gaze, and suddenly felt as if countless stars were rotating within, vast and boundless, the universe far-reaching, his heart was shaken, shocked by the other's greatness.

  "Today, I'll return the sect's merit to you. When I get back to the sect, I will definitely report this to the Sect Master. The favor you've done for my sect is as vast as the sky, and in the future, if there's anything that needs assistance, the Qitian Sect will surely lend a hand with all its might!"

  Chu Ping repeatedly said he didn't dare, "Things return to their rightful owner, it's only natural. As a junior, I have already studied the secret methods in the book and benefited greatly from them. I don't dare trouble senior again."

  Qitian Xing chuckled, "Good people will be rewarded, it's also the law of heaven. Little friend has a kind heart, if you don't repay, it won't be more than this. As the saying goes, 'returning peaches for plums', I just revealed the true meaning in the book, which is also a cause and effect. However, this technique is after all our sect's ultimate treasure, I hope little friend won't spread it outside."

  Chu Ping nodded, "As it should be!"

  Qitian Xing burst out laughing, "Today's matter is settled, I never thought there would be such a coincidence, it's really urgent, I'll go back to the sect now to report to the Sect Master, what a great thing. Do you have any other business, little friend?"

  "Junior has nothing to say, senior just leave."

  Qitian strode forward with a loud laugh, his right foot stepping out, and he vanished from where he stood.

  Chu Ping stared blankly for a long time, shocked by the other's magical powers. This kind of magical movement was unheard of and truly amazing.

  Slowly walking up the stairs, yet in my heart there's a sense of relief, as if I've put down a heavy burden. My thoughts are clear and the confusion in my mind is subtly changing, though not noticeably.

  He pushed open the door and walked into the house, Yang Tian suddenly sat up with a laugh, "Good kid, why are you back so late, it's almost dawn. How was it, did you knock that guy down?"

  Suddenly returning to the secular world from the cultivation, Chu Ping felt a sense of intimacy and walked straight to the bed, lying heavily on it, taking a deep breath, feeling exhausted all over his body.

  In a battle with Hejiang Gu, the opponent finally summoned one of the twelve divine generals, the transformed Tengshe. Chu Ping used all his magical powers but was unable to do anything, and if not for Xuanwu's sudden appearance, he might have ended up drinking hatred.

  A tough fight has indeed exhausted Chu Ping's mental strength. At this moment, he relaxed and his tired state was fully revealed.

  "Of course, otherwise do you think I could come back so easily?" Chu Ping responded with a smile to Yang Tian. Being with friends of the same age, she felt an indescribable ease, and even her usual taciturn nature was put away, becoming lively and cheerful like many young people.

  "Alright, alright, just come back safely, I'm going to sleep too, I'm exhausted. Tomorrow I still have to go see Han Yu, don't ask about the fight for now, I'll tell you tomorrow!"

  Chu Ping hehe smiled and leaned against the pillow to sleep.

  Turn off the lights and get into bed, Chu Ping suddenly remembered that Xuanwu had been quiet since his defeat by Teng Snake, so he hastily took it out from inside his collar, only to see Xuanwu closing his eyes and remaining still.

  Chu Ping's divine sense summoned for a long time, but it didn't react. He thought to himself, "Could it be that this small Xuanwu absorbed too much yuan energy and had indigestion?"

  Chu Ping couldn't help but feel a little frightened when he thought of the shocking flames released by the last Teng snake.

  Xuanwu showed no reaction, but his breathing and swallowing remained normal. After some thought, he was collected into the ring on his hand.

  This ring has a vast inner space, except for a pavilion by the water that is used to store books and treasures. Outside the pavilion, there are tens of kilometers of mountains and rivers, with dense spiritual energy. Compared to the outside world, it's an excellent place for cultivation!

  Outside the attic, there is a winding clear river that stretches for over ten miles. Inside, there are fish and shrimp, lush aquatic plants, and crystal-clear water flowing into a distant high mountain.

  Chu Ping placed the Xuanwu in the attic, sensing the rich five-elemental energy within the seal. He took a deep breath, and the faint water vapor in the air directly entered his chest and lungs, feeling extremely refreshing.

  "What a wonderful spatial treasure, with the universe inside, and another world outside. This must be the one that the high-ranking cultivator in the cave personally refined, even if it's not, it's definitely from the Qitian Sect. The book says that when the Qitian technique is fully mastered, one's body becomes the universe, capable of containing mountains, rivers, and oceans, and can nurture countless living beings and creatures. This ring may not be boundless, but at least it has mountains and water, at least reaching the realm of turtle-snake entanglement to refine. The five elements are abundant, the power of the five elements is full, and yin-yang transforms into sun, moon, and stars, which can also be considered a small universe, what a supreme treasure!"

  Chu Ping sighed and withdrew from the ring, stroking the small lotus flower sarira in his pocket, thinking of tomorrow, feeling a little excited, and fell asleep.