Chapter 251：Blind

In the Tianyi College, among the peach blossoms, the petals are gently falling from the sky, like a dance of beauties. 

The melodious sound of the zither lingers on, spreading like the fragrance of peach blossoms in every corner, soothing and calming the listener. 

That elegant pavilion, a pair of handsome hands caressing the strings, composing a captivating melody. 

Lin Feng sat on the ground, like a well-behaved student, with his eyes closed, quietly listening to the music. 

At this moment, Lin Feng closed his eyes, breathing calmly. He exuded an otherworldly aura, giving people a very strange feeling. There, it seemed as if someone was there, yet as if no one was. Lin Feng seemed to blend with the air, existing yet not existing, achieving oneness with nature. 

A straw cloak and a life of rain and mist, a life of rain and mist! 

If it weren't for seeing it with his own eyes, Lin Feng would never have imagined that this elegant man, the teacher who was testing the galaxy's young talents, could have such terrifying strength. 

With the plucking of the strings, the killing leaves no trace; truly, in the blink of an eye, everything is reduced to ashes. 

Lin Feng, who had always held the other person in high regard, coupled with the formidable strength of Yan Yu Ping Sheng, made Lin Feng hold a deep sense of awe towards him. 

After a long while, when the music ended, Yan Yu Ping Sheng raised his head and looked at Lin Feng, who still seemed to be in a deep sleep. A hint of regret for the wasted talent flashed in his eyes. 

The state of oneness with nature is something that can be encountered but not sought after. Even he has not reached it. However, Lin Feng has already entered this state without even setting foot in the realm of the Black Tortoise. It is both a matter of chance and his personal talent. 

After a moment, Lin Feng opened his eyes. A faint smile flashed across his delicate face, very warm, and his clear eyes revealed a hint of enlightenment. 

"Lin Feng, originally, your killing and warring went against your true self and affected your cultivation realm. Therefore, I suggested you listen and was willing to teach you to play the zither, so that you could learn to calm your mind and wash away the dust in your heart. But now, you have entered the realm of unity with heaven and earth, and your ability to comprehend is even stronger than mine. You can fully rely on yourself to think, to understand, to comprehend nature and the universe. Even without my zither music, it won't hinder your future realm advancement." 

Yan Yu Ping Sheng slowly began to speak, "The state of oneness with heaven and man is too difficult. Once the door to this state is opened, it means breaking free from the shackles. Lin Feng's cultivation will be smooth sailing from now on, at least until he reaches the Heavenly Martial Realm." 

He won't be like him. Once he reaches the realm beyond the Xuanwu Realm, it will be very difficult for him to advance even one step. 

He had seen many geniuses in his life, but no one had ever reached the state of oneness with the heavens like Lin Feng. Even those stronger than him had not. 

"Teacher, I still want to learn to play the piano." 

Lin Feng smiled and said, "I have an inexplicable fondness for the four arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Especially the zither, which can calm the mind and even kill people." 

"Alright, since you're willing to learn, I'm naturally willing to teach. Moreover, with your state of oneness with nature, you're very suitable for learning to make zithers. Your future attainments might even surpass mine." 

Yan Yu Ping Sheng was very fond of Lin Feng. He was exceptionally talented but remained humble and composed, without arrogance yet possessing a backbone. Moreover, Lin Feng's talent also made him cherish him. 

It is indeed a delightful thing to have such an outstanding disciple. Especially since his own achievements have reached a bottleneck, he hopes to see his student surpass him in the art of the zither. 

Reaching into his bosom, Yan Yuruping took out several books. With a flick of his hand, all of those books immediately floated towards Lin Feng. 

Lin Feng reached out to take it, but heard Yan Yu Ping Sheng say, "Lin Feng, when repairing a zither, the first step is to listen. Now, you don't need to do this anymore. Next, what you need is to be familiar with the zither and understand it. These few zither scores are very simple, but among them, there are zither pieces as well as zither killing techniques. You can learn as much as you can. If you encounter anything you don't understand, come and ask me." 

"OK." 

Lin Feng nodded slightly, put away the sheet music, and then said goodbye to Yan Yu Ping Sheng: "Teacher, I'll leave first then." 

"All right, go." 

Yan Yu Ping Sheng nodded and smiled. "Lin Feng, if you want to leave, just go. I don't mind if it gives you the wrong impression that I'm letting you go after getting what I want. A person with a clear conscience won't be cautious. On the contrary, I appreciate you more for being so straightforward and not pretentious." 

The news that Lin Feng had returned to Tianyi College had already spread, and his deeds were also being passed down and praised by the people of Tianyi College. 

Everyone knows that at the time of this expedition, there was a stirring song that made people's blood boil. This song came from Lin Feng's mouth, and on the battlefield, Lin Feng indeed wrote his own glorious chapter. 

Today at the Tianyi College, some people were talking about Lin Feng's deeds, while others were speculating about his cultivation level. 

There are four cultivation towers in Tianyi College. Among them, three are located in the fortresses of the three major departments of Tianyi College. 

The last one stands in the central training ground of Tianyi College, towering into the sky, vast and imposing. 

This fourth cultivation tower has the most concentrated primordial energy veins underground, making it the most suitable place for cultivation. Moreover, anyone can freely enter the cultivation tower to practice, of course, on the condition that you have sufficient strength to occupy a cultivation room. 

At this moment, around the Central Training Ground, people were walking around, looking up at the towering cultivation tower, their eyes filled with anticipation. 

Although they are all from Tianyi College, not everyone can enter it for cultivation. Many people can only envy them. 

Yunxi entered Tianyi College this year. She is at the second level of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of seventeen, which is quite remarkable. However, in Tianyi College, she is not particularly outstanding. 

If one day I could stand at the peak of the cultivation tower and cultivate there, how wonderful it would be. 

Yunxi looked up at the top of this cultivation tower, his eyes filled with yearning. Unlike the other three cultivation towers, this one was set up with an Inverse Yuan Array, causing the primordial energy to flow in reverse. The higher one went, the denser the primordial energy of heaven and earth became. 

Moreover, this cultivation tower doesn't require additional yuan stones. It is usually open. Standing below, one can see which floor has people cultivating and which floor is empty. When someone steps into a cultivation room, the stone walls on all sides close and the yuan qi array activates. At this point, people outside can see that the cultivation room is sealed, and they can tell at a glance. 

On each floor, there is only one training room. 

This cultivation tower, located right in the center of Tianyi College and not belonging to any particular sect, is called the Honorable Cultivation Tower. It is yearned for by countless people. Yunxi is just one of them. Around her, there are many others like her, looking up at this Honorable Cultivation Tower, hoping that one day they can step into it, or even reach the top. 

"Yunxi, stop daydreaming," a blue-clad girl beside her teased. "Unless you become one of those men's women and let them take you in." 

"Come on, Yunxi. Didn't Dugu Shang have feelings for you last time? Why don't you just give in to him?" Another woman chimed in, but there was a hint of sarcasm in her voice, as if she were jealous. 

Dugu Shang, ranked fourth among the top ten disciples of Tianyi College, has an extremely powerful cultivation. 

A proud nobleman's face emerged in her eyes. Yunxi shook her head and said, "Compared to Duolug Shang, I still prefer Lin Feng." 

"Lin Feng." The blue-robed woman's gaze slightly narrowed, and a few traces of admiration appeared in her eyes: "I've also heard of him. Last time in the academy, he challenged the Black Demon and showed great strength. This time, he even accomplished a great feat, burning the city to the ground. It's hard to imagine that the seemingly delicate young man has such great courage. Judging from his age, I guess he's about the same as us." 

"Well, he was also enfeoffed as the Marquis of Crimson Blood and given a city. I heard that he has already returned to the academy." 

A gentle smile flashed across Yunxi's face. That day, when Lin Feng challenged the Black Devil, his unrestrained figure left an indelible memory on her. His youthful arrogance and unparalleled pride were unforgettable. 

"Idiot." The girl with a somewhat harsh voice spat out a sound, rather coldly: "So what if Lin Feng was enfeoffed as a marquis? He fought with the Black Devil like that, but he's only at the fifth or sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. And Du Gu Shang, the fourth disciple of the academy, recently crossed into the eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. That topmost, fourth training room is his. How could Lin Feng compare? Besides, Du Gu Shang has the Du Gu family behind him, with a huge influence." 

"Yunxi, even if you can be a one-night stand for Du Gushang, that would be great. Maybe you'll get a huge favor." 

"Then go and be his one-night stand," Yunxi frowned, looking somewhat displeased. 

"Ungrateful! If Du Gu Shang would take a fancy to me, I wouldn't mind at all," the sharp-tongued girl sneered. 

"Really?" 

Just at that moment, a teasing voice came from behind, causing the three women to pause in their gaze. They then turned around and saw the proud figure of a young man. 

Dugu Shang! 

At this moment, Du Gu Shang's gaze fell upon Yun Xi. A teasing smile flashed across his lips as he said, "Lin Feng, just a commoner. What qualifications does he have to compare with me? You actually fancy him. You must be blind."