Chapter 54: Dreaming in the Shadow of the Wind

The military Sinoong must be more comprehensive than the ordinary Sinoong because their selection process is more rigorous. Those who can cultivate Tian might not necessarily be fighters, but those who are fighters in the military Sinoong will definitely cultivate Tian!

In the entire Department of Agriculture, the only one who can teach Yin Wind and Ice Rain Magic Arts is Chen Shi Jie. This is because he was once a military Sinoong, considered among the 'martial officials,' but later, due to certain reasons, he was transferred to the rear Fang and became a 'civil official.'

"You truly are a seedling of the military Sinoong. Without even entering the Temple to receive the Method, you've already comprehended Yin Wind and Ice Rain." The next day, when Chen Shi Jie heard this news, he was quite pleased, feeling that he hadn't misjudged.

"When primary Magic Arts reach the seventh turn, there's a chance to comprehend intermediate Magic Arts."

"If primary Magic Arts reach Nine Turns, the corresponding intermediate Magic Arts will also increase in power."

"So if you want to master Yin Wind, Ice Rain, and Thunder, you can't neglect primary Magic Arts; they can mutually verify each other."

"The more solid your foundation, the easier it will be for you to comprehend."

Chen Shi Jie explained briefly and then began a live demonstration: "Normal Rising Wind Magic Arts usually summon 'Yang Wind,' which comes from the sky. Even if it's deployed in the coldest winter months, it's still considered 'Yang Wind.'"

Chen Shi Jie gestured, and a warm breeze swirled around Zhao Xing.

"Heaven is Yang, Earth is Yin. Yin Wind, however, comes from below."

Before Chen Shi Jie's words fell, a cold wind rose from below, swirling around Zhao Xing's entire body as if it wanted to blow away his soul.

No matter how the Qi flowed or how the Yuan Qi surged, it was of no use.

"Yang Wind can be blocked by flesh, armor, or Method clothing, but Yin Wind can render most defensive treasures ineffective, relying entirely on the soul's resilience."

"Of course, those with stronger bodies and Yang spirits have better resistance, but even a martial artist who has entered the ranks would find it hard to withstand this Yin Wind, significantly reducing their control over their body."

"In severe cases, it can even blow a person's soul out of their body, turning them into a wandering spirit. This Magic Arts is too Yin-damaging, and apart from the military Sinoong, other Sinoong generally cannot learn it, and even if they could, the Imperial Court wouldn't pass it on."

"To learn Yin Wind Magic Arts, you must first know how to capture the Earth's Yin Wind from the ground."

Chen Shi Jie withdrew the trace of Yin Wind, and then a warm current flowed through Zhao Xing's body, helping him recover.

"You've learned the Earthly Advantage Sect's Magic Arts, so entering should be simple. Now try using the method of the Earth's veins to explore, then raise the wind from the ground."

Zhao Xing nodded, then directed a stream of Yuan Qi into the ground.

According to the Five Elements theory, wind overcomes earth, earth generates wood, and wood generates wind. However, the power of the Earth's veins can also reverse the Five Elements, meaning earth generates wind, wood generates earth, and wind generates wood.

To raise wind from the Earth's veins, he had two choices: one was to use Yuan Qi to reverse the power of the Earth's veins, easily raising the wind, but he hadn't yet entered the door and couldn't achieve Chen Shi Jie's ease.

The second choice was to capture the naturally existing Yin power in the Earth's veins, merely stirring it up rather than reversing the Five Elements, which would be much easier.

The first stream of Yuan Qi entered the earth but was exhausted before it could explore the Yin power.

Seeing this, Chen Shi Jie advised, "Don't rush. A man's first time is always less than satisfactory."

"..." Zhao Xing was speechless. What are you even talking about?

But he was used to Chen Shi Jie's personality, so he pretended not to hear and continued to send out the second stream of Yuan Qi.

The second stream of Yuan Qi was also exhausted, and the Rising Wind still failed.

It wasn't that Zhao Xing was incompetent; it was purely because the Earth's veins within Valley City were more stable, making capture difficult.

Moreover, after the white dew, the heat remained intense, with Yang flourishing and Yin declining, making it even harder to raise Yin Wind from the ground.

The best time to practice [Yin Wind] Magic Arts is during 'Great Cold' and 'Minor Cold,' followed by 'Clear Brightness.' If these times are missed, it's best to practice at night.

"Forget it, you won't succeed this time. You can try again tonight," Chen Shi Jie smiled. "Understanding the Dao of this Magic Arts is enough."

Zhao Xing, however, was not convinced. Old Chen wanted to mock him, but he wasn't going to give up easily, especially since Chen Shi Jie said he couldn't do it.

Can a man admit he's incapable?

Seeing Zhao Xing's determination, Chen Shi Jie didn't advise further, leisurely heading to the study for a nap.

Zhao Xing continued to squat on the ground, trying again and again.

The sun was scorching at noon, but Zhao Xing didn't feel tired. When thirsty, he ate a piece of Tianyuan Pear, and when his Yuan Qi was depleted, he ate another piece.

He was now at the Gathering Essence Fourth Stage and could quickly digest the Tianyuan Pear.

"The fluctuations of the Earth's veins are often Yang-visible and Yin-invisible. I must be more focused and patient to capture the Yin power within the Earth's veins," Zhao Xing thought, lying flat on the ground with his fingers dug into the earth.

Before falling asleep, Chen Shi Jie glanced out the window and saw Zhao Xing so unconcerned with his image, he couldn't help but chuckle.

As the saying goes, when there's light in one's eyes, everything looks pleasing. He didn't think Zhao Xing was stubborn; instead, he felt Zhao Xing had a determined heart.

"If the general sees him, he will surely be pleased," Chen Shi Jie muttered to himself, closing the window and lying on the couch for a nap.

The dim light, the tense atmosphere.

"You damned bastard! You killed your parents and now want to harm us?" A twisted woman's face appeared before Chen Shi Jie.

"If you have any conscience left, run away at night and never show up before us again."

"Our family will never raise you! Understand? I'm talking to you! Bastard!"

"Auntie, it hurts..."

A missing bowl, cold porridge.

"Hey, where did you come from? Do you understand the rules? How dare you beg for food on our land?"

"I'm Chen Shi Jie, from Western Mountain County, Chen Family Village..."

"I don't care where you're from, brothers, beat him!"

"Clang~"

The broken bowl fell to the ground, the porridge gradually staining red.

"Chen Great Man, Chen Great Man? Old Chen, what's wrong with you?"

Chen Shi Jie felt someone shaking him.

"Huff!"

He suddenly sat up, waking from the dream.

A thick killing intent spread out, his fingers forming a sword, striking towards Zhao Xing.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~

Zhao Xing retreated a few steps, rubbing his shoulders in shock.

Damn, Old Chen, are you trying to play the dream-killing game?

"Huh? It's you." Chen Shi Jie realized, finally withdrawing his power, the Yuan Qi at his fingertips returning to his body. "What are you doing in my room?"

"I raised a Yin Wind from the ground and blew it towards you," Zhao Xing explained. "You said I could use you for practice. I thought you weren't asleep, didn't expect to give you a nightmare..."

Chen Shi Jie finally understood, so it was you, kid, causing trouble!

Zhao Xing's Yin Wind couldn't move his soul, but it did give him a nightmare.

"Nightmare? Who said I had a nightmare?" Chen Shi Jie snorted. "With your little skill, you can't affect me. In the future, don't casually approach a sleeping military Sinoong. This time I managed to control it, otherwise, you'd be more than just sore in the shoulders. No more teaching today, go practice on your own."

"Yes, I understand," Zhao Xing bowed and took his leave.

Watching Zhao Xing's departing figure, Chen Shi Jie couldn't help but curl his lips. This guy's progress is really fast; the noon hasn't even ended, and he's already successfully raised Yin Wind?

Hmph, in the future, I should tease him less. This kid is getting a bit cocky, actually calling me Old Chen?

(End of Chapter)