Sudden Dispair

One whole hour had passed since the incident, yet everyone remained in a dazed state. Upon awakening, the driver and guards treated it as though it had been a mere dream. Inside the carriage, silence prevailed, with each individual attempting to suppress their breathing as much as possible. Tian Yi kept his eyes closed, his countenance returning to its usual state of calm. It was as if the recent events had never occurred, but those around him struggled to comprehend the magnitude of the Winds and Waves they had just experienced.

Lao Bai pondered to himself, his thoughts racing. "My goodness! Not only did he assume a false name, but he also disguised his appearance! What kind of background does he come from? Protecting the innocent—those words are reminiscent of an Emperor addressing his subjects. Could his father hold a position of power in one of the higher realms? Next time, I must intervene before his anger reaches such heights. This time, I was too stunned to react… But still, what in the world is that face of his? Is he attempting to make all the males in existence perish from envy? Damn it! Even I, a Magic Beast, find myself consumed by jealousy."

Xiao Chen's inner turmoil brought him to tears.

"Fuck! To think he can dispatch these bandits with such ease, just like flipping his hand. Truly befitting of a Spirit King!"

"To have a Spirit King as my older brother! Damn, I'm incredibly fortunate! I wonder if he would be willing to assist me in my cultivation… No, forget about cultivation! What the hell is up with that handsome face?! I don't care if my cultivation is lower; seriously!? His appearance alone surpasses mine by an entire realm! Maybe two… Alright, maybe three. Fuck me..."

Previously, when his cultivation was inferior, he didn't feel so down because, at the very least, he was more handsome than him. But now, not only was his cultivation lacking, but even his prized countenance was overshadowed!

Xiao Fang pondered the future of his Xiao Family.

"He handled the Red Wolf Bandits, an organization known for its danger, just as easily as crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood..."

"Spirit King... No, perhaps even the Sky Realm? At 18 years old... Is he truly only 18 years old? If I can convince him to join my family, not only would he be allowed to touch my wife's ass, but he can freely indulge in any butt within my Xiao Province!"

"Damn, Ying'er! This daddy will forgive you even if you engage in shameful deeds to win him over! Codes? Morals? Forget what we taught you and listen to your instincts!"

"Fuck, with a face like his, I'll be devastated if my daughter doesn't pounce on him like a wolf! Fuck, even if my wife tells me she doesn't feel like running to him, I won't believe it! Who are his parents?! They have created such a creature and allowed him to roam freely as if it's inconsequential?! Are they trying to ruin my marriage?! How will they take responsibility if he seduces every woman on Earth?! Are they genuinely attempting to lower the birth rate? Because it certainly seems like it! Thank God I was born earlier and already married with kids! My duty as a man is fulfilled! If I had to live in his era, I would probably lose all hope of finding a decent girl…"

He began to feel sympathy for these young men in the present age...

Xiao Hai felt as though she had lost something precious.

"Mother, this daughter has been unfaithful and shameless… I have fallen in love with another man besides my husband! And a younger one, at that! But you can't blame me! If you had the chance to see him in person, even you would be captivated! The gaze he possesses, even without direct contact, feels like it's drawing me in! The aura he exudes gives me the sense that I would unquestionably comply with any of his requests! I was born in the wrong era! If I... No, that would be disrespectful to my dear... No, forget that! With someone like him, it would be justified! Since it will be difficult for me to make the first move, I will ensure that Ying'er attacks him first! Maybe I can join in the excitement later… Wait, do I even need to do anything? If she doesn't go all out to pursue him after witnessing all of that, is she even my daughter... No, is she even a female?! Aiya, what are his parents thinking? Releasing such an enchanting jewel that every woman desires?! Are they toying with our maiden's hearts to the point of death?!"

She felt a sense of injustice as a woman.

To have a married woman like her gaze upon an unrivaled gem from a distance, knowing she will never possess it. What kind of torment is this?

Xiao Ying was currently consumed by primal desires. Her body burned with heat, and she squirmed restlessly.

"That face! That aura! That gaze! That physique! I can't get it out of my head! Aaaaahhhh, I want to devour him so badly!"

She stole glances at him repeatedly. She couldn't even count how many times she had done so in the past minute.

Although all she saw was an ordinary boy, her vivid imagination did the rest.

She utilized her cultivation at the Initial Profound True Qi Realm as a tool to facilitate the creation of vivid images in her mind.

If her admirers were to discover that she was utilizing her diligently cultivated abilities for such shameless acts, they would surely perish from envy and fury. With her stunning appearance and influential background, it was not surprising for her to have countless admirers. Should she hold an arranged marriage gathering, there would be enough suitors to form a bridge across the sea! Yet, to think that the fairy-like figure admired by many males would engage in such audacious behavior! If these rumors were to reach their ears, they would sooner prefer to be beaten to death than believe them!

"Mother and Father, I beg for forgiveness for harboring impure thoughts!" she exclaimed shamefully.

"Even though we may reside in different Realms, I must attempt it nonetheless," she resolved.

"I would even serve as a servant if need be. If my parents object, I shall discard the 'Xiao' from my name!" she declared.

She began to contemplate her future plans.

After several more hours of silence, someone finally broke the silence. "Um, Elder Brother Yi, there is something I would like to discuss with you," Xiao Chen spoke up.

All eyes turned towards him with eager anticipation. Finally, they could resume their conversation!

Tian Yi finally opened his eyes and smiled. "Certainly, what is it?" he inquired.

"How should I cultivate in order to become as strong as you?" Xiao Chen asked.

Everyone in the carriage perked up their ears, afraid of missing any details. Even Lao Bai listened intently.

"Cultivation? I simply cultivate in the same manner as everyone else," Tian Yi replied.

His response surprised everyone. Cultivate normally? If cultivating normally led to such results, then those who cultivated "normally" must be doing it all wrong!

"Haha... Elder Brother Yi, please stop joking. If you cultivate normally, then what about me? Have I been cultivating incorrectly my entire life?" Xiao Chen voiced the thoughts that everyone had.

They looked at him with admiration. He was certainly courageous!

"You don't believe me? Very well, I will demonstrate my cultivation here for you to witness," Tian Yi offered.

"Really? Right here?" they exclaimed in disbelief.

They couldn't fathom their luck. They were about to witness a Spirit King cultivate right before their eyes—a fortunate encounter that one could only stumble upon, not seek out!

"Yes, pay close attention," Tian Yi affirmed.

He crossed his legs and assumed a lotus position, closing his eyes. Within seconds, his breathing became calm and steady.

They stared at him with wide eyes, afraid of missing even a single moment. However, in the next moment, there was no need for such intense focus.

The shock they experienced kept their eyes wide open. Although he stood right in front of them, they could no longer sense his presence. It was as though he had merged with Nature itself, becoming one with the very air they breathed.

The young man seemed to vanish from the world.

"Realm of Cultivating with Nature..." Xiao Chen inadvertently expressed his thoughts aloud.

To avoid disturbing him further, Xiao Chen covered his mouth.

"What is the Realm of Cultivating with Nature?" he wondered.

Only experts in the Sky Realm could achieve such a feat!

This practice involved absorbing as much Spirit Power as possible during cultivation, even from nature itself—elements like dirt, heat, wind, and water.

Cultivators below the Sky Realm could only draw upon the Spirit Power already present in the surrounding air; they had no access to the power of nature.

"Sky Realm... just as I suspected!" Xiao Fang felt a sense of intelligence.

Yet, their amazement didn't end there. The subsequent events shattered their understanding of cultivation, leaving them bewildered.

Even Lao Bai could only gape in astonishment.

Whooosh

It appeared as if he transformed into a dark abyss, drawing in all the surrounding Spirit Power like a tempest.

Within seconds, the force blew off the carriage roof, causing an even greater concentration of Spirit Power.

In the next moment, they had to leap out of the carriage to avoid its imminent destruction.

As they leaped, the entire carriage shattered, along with the horse and driver, who were flung into the air.

Fortunately, the driver, being a Cultivator, skillfully landed with the horse.

Lost in his absorption, Tian Yi continued to draw in more Spirit Power.

He became a literal black hole, consuming all the Spirit Power within a hundred-mile radius, resembling a dragon taking an immense breath.

100 miles, 200 miles, 500 miles, 1,000 miles...

The speed at which he gathered Spirit Power grew stronger and faster.

After reaching a distance of 5,000 miles...

He finally ceased, standing up and looking at them with a puzzled expression.

"Why are all of you so far away? And what happened to the carriage?" he asked innocently.

Caught between laughter and tears, they found themselves in a perplexing situation.

Young Master Yi had already astonished them beyond belief, yet he managed to do so once again.

"T-the carriage broke..." Xiao Chen responded absentmindedly.

"Oh, my apologies. I got carried away and didn't pay attention to my surroundings."

"Don't worry about it; that wasn't even a warm-up," he replied with an innocent demeanor.

"NOT EVEN A WARM-UP?!"

Everyone stood dumbfounded at his statement.

Was it necessary to absorb the entire Spirit Power of the Mortal Realm merely to warm up?

And he called this normal cultivation?

"I bet you don't even consider us Cultivators anymore! Now we have to walk the rest of the way to the Jin Long Continent because of the broken carriage!" they lamented inwardly.

Within the confines of the Profound Dragon Spirit Sect, the Sect Master secluded himself in a private chamber for cultivation. However, he was abruptly startled to discover that he could no longer absorb any more Spirit Power. Bewildered, he rose to his feet and surveyed his surroundings.

"What? All the Spirit Power is gone? Where did it go?" he exclaimed in disbelief.

Concerned, he hastily rushed outside, only to find many others in the same predicament—cultivators who had to halt their practice due to the absence of Spirit Power. Utilizing his Divine Sense, he scanned the area and was astounded to realize that there was no Spirit Power within a radius of at least 150 miles. However, his Divine Sense had a limited range of 150 miles.

Divine Sense functioned as a sixth sense for cultivators, enabling them to perceive beyond what their eyes could see and even communicate with others through mental messages. It was one of the most crucial abilities a cultivator could possess and a focal point of their training. In battles, it could be used to identify an opponent's weak points and, if potent enough, directly assault their mind and soul. In many instances, the cultivator with the superior Divine Sense would emerge victorious. However, cultivation techniques and one's own cultivation also played pivotal roles.

Only cultivators at the Profound True Qi Realm could initially employ Divine Sense, but it began with a range of just five miles and expanded as their cultivation progressed.

The Sect Master frantically searched for the cause but found no answers. It wasn't until another day passed that the Spirit Power gradually began to replenish itself. During that period, people within the 5,000-mile radius grew restless as they were unable to cultivate without the presence of Spirit Power. Worst of all, they were unaware of the reason behind this dilemma. They believed that the Spirit Power had vanished forever, leaving them unable to cultivate indefinitely.

Imagine going about your day only to discover that the sun had not risen and would not rise for another entire day. This was tantamount to torture for cultivators, as they were deprived of their ability to cultivate and forced to live as mortals.

On that fateful day, countless cultivators succumbed to madness due to Tian Yi's unintended actions. However, the perpetrator himself remained oblivious to the chaos he had inadvertently caused.