Chapter 254：Return to Yangzhou City

The Art of Residual Soul, self-destructing the soul, transforming into the Art of Heaven, refining the power of each remnant soul, and controlling all things. 

Lin Feng studied these three memories and found that many powerful martial arts and skills of this senior fellow practitioner, as well as the techniques of arranging formations, forging weapons and concocting elixirs, all require the use of the Residual Spirit Heaven Technique as the foundation. After the Residual Spirit Heaven Technique is mastered and becomes powerful, the soul becomes stronger, and mastering everything else will be simpler and the control will be stronger. 

Therefore, Lin Feng analyzed it thoroughly and then decided to start practicing the Technique of the Remnant Spirit first. 

To cultivate the technique of the Residual Spirit Heaven Art, the first step is to understand where the spirit resides. You should be able to clearly sense the existence of the spirit as you wish, deepen your impression of the spirit, and be able to mobilize your own spirit with a single thought. 

This step is not difficult at all. In the theory of Residual Spirit, there is a method called "Observing the Soul", which involves observing the soul and perceiving its essence. 

Coupled with Lin Feng's acute perception and strong intuitive ability in the realm of unity of body and spirit, it took only a few days for him to master the method of observing souls. 

Lin Feng didn't know that when the Sage of the Past obtained the technique of the Spirit Soul, it took him two years to observe the spirit souls. This was the terrifying aspect of the unity of heaven and man and the great power of the soul. 

At this moment, in Lin Feng's mind, a vague shadow merged with himself, as if it were a dark version of himself. This dark mass seemed to be the root and essence of his martial spirit. 

The soul, which was something that Lin Feng could never have imagined in his previous life, has now become something he can actually envision. After he embarked on the path of martial arts, he was even able to witness the souls of the deceased as mentioned in the rumors, and he could even draw upon the power of those souls. 

The second step of the Soul-Transference Technique is the Soul-Movement Method. It still involves perceiving the soul. Additionally, it involves mobilizing the soul and enabling it to be controlled by me. Otherwise, even if one senses the soul, it is of no use if one cannot apply it as one pleases. 

With the first step of perceiving the soul, this step of cultivation becomes easier for Lin Feng. It is effortless for him to achieve soul transfer and let his soul float outside his body. 

The third step is the true key to the Residual Soul Technique. Residual Soul refers to the self-destroyed soul. 

Moreover, this step is different from the previous two. The ultimate goal of the Residual Soul Technique is to obtain the Residual Soul. It splits the soul into multiple parts. This step is endless. When you first practice it, you split the soul into one or two strands. However, for those who have practiced it well, they can split the soul into hundreds or thousands of strands. There are even more extreme and terrifying beings who can split the soul into countless strands. When practicing the Residual Soul Technique, the soul turns into billions of strands, endless and boundless. The power of the soul is as vast and powerful as the stars. 

Lin Feng sat cross-legged there. In the void space, there was a shadow quietly floating there. If anyone could sense this shadow, they would find that it was exactly the same as Lin Feng, and it was his soul. 

At this moment, Lin Feng, with his eyes closed, took a deep breath. Then he made a seal with his hands and let out the breath in his mouth in a long stream. At the same time, he shouted in a low voice: "Split!" 

As soon as the voice ended, an intangible force emerged, causing Lin Feng's body to tremble instantly due to the tearing pain, and he convulsed violently all over. 

It was extremely painful. The pain of Lin Feng was like a severing of his soul. When Tatsuya's spirit soul was awakened, Lin Feng felt a bit of it, and it was so unbearable that he was in such agony that he fainted right there. 

At this moment, Lin Feng felt this kind of true pain once again, a kind of pain that tore apart his soul. 

The shadow of Lin Feng in the void trembled and floated, as if struggling. A black mark split out from that black shadow. At this moment, Lin Feng gasped in shock, and his mouth made a hissing sound. His whole body trembled with pain. 

Finally, that fragment of soul was separated out and floated in the air, just a tiny thread, the remnant spirit of Lin Feng. 

Covered in cold sweat all over, Lin Feng's lips showed a trace of helpless, bitter smile. To cultivate this Residual Spirit Heaven Technique, one must have an unhuman willpower. Even after he merely separated out a fragment of his residual spirit, he already felt a true awe towards this Residual Spirit Heaven Technique. There was also some fear to continue practicing it. It was too painful. If you want to cultivate a million residual spirits, you must endure a million pains. Moreover, you may not succeed every time. Maybe you will give up halfway because you can't bear the pain. 

This kind of soul-corrupting self-harming method is truly something that only the Great Willpower can master and achieve perfection in. Without strong willpower, one can be ruined mentally and physically in just one attempt. 

Lin Feng's mind suddenly registered an idea. The fragmentary soul that had been separated began to float and move in the void. It was at will and could merge or separate with his entire soul at will. 

Taking several calm breaths, Lin Feng calmed his mind. Then, with a fierce resolve in his heart, he once again delved into his soul and prepared to split off the second strand of his soul. 

In order to possess supreme power and to rise above the clouds, to be free from the oppression and threats of others, and to endure any hardships. 

Only the one with supreme willpower can achieve extraordinary accomplishments and keep pursuing the ultimate goal of martial arts. 

The strong ones are enraged, and their corpses pile up by the millions. The weak ones are enraged too, but they still suffer from being bullied. Just like the ink and the mist in the battlefield and throughout one's life, these two individuals can make tens of thousands of troops cease fighting and easily determine the outcome of a war. With a wave of their hands, the destructive palm prints descend from the sky, killing countless people, or with a sweep of their fingers, the corpses are strewn everywhere. 

This is the mighty power, Lin Feng. He needs this mighty power to break through heaven and earth, to strike down anyone who dares to oppress me or kill me! 

Time passes unconsciously. At this moment, outside the Training Tower, many people are waiting quietly. 

Among them were those sent by the royal family. 

Nowadays, the ennoblement decree has been officially issued, conferring upon Lin Feng the title of "Red Blood Marquis", making him a regional lord and granting him the fiefdom of Yangzhou City. However, Lin Feng is currently in seclusion for cultivation and is unable to accept the ennoblement. 

However, the person sent by the royal family did not leave nor did he disturb Lin Feng. He just stood quietly beneath the training tower, waiting calmly, without any anger or disturbance. 

Many people from Tianyi College were also at the lower end of the cultivation tower. They were secretly astonished. The Enfeoffment Order had reached Tianyi College for several days. This person had been waiting for Lin Feng here for several days. Lin Feng, what a big compliment! 

Even those sent by the royal family dared not disturb his cultivation. They preferred to wait here instead, and didn't even know when Lin Feng would finish his cultivation. 

Looking up at the upper floors of the cultivation tower, at this moment, the closed third floor of the tower, the stone wall beside it suddenly moved, slowly pulling apart to the side, causing many people's gazes to slightly narrow. 

A figure emerged from behind and stepped out directly, soaring across the air and descending towards the ground. His body plummeted rapidly downward. Just as he was about to touch the ground, an ethereal aura surged from him, absorbing the downward momentum and causing him to land smoothly. 

In a long robe and carrying an ancient sword, he was graceful and elegant, and that was Lin Feng. 

When the people of the imperial city saw Lin Feng descend, they smiled and walked forward. They said, "Lin Feng, Your Highness has sent me to bring the ennoblement decree. From now on, you are the master of Yangzhou City." 

Saying this, the man handed a page of the Purple Gold Book to Lin Feng from his hand. 

"Troublesome." 

Lin Feng took it and opened it to read. Inside were several imposing characters, proclaiming him as the Marquis of Chìxuè and granting him the fiefdom of Yangzhou City. 

"Don't mention it. My task has been accomplished. Goodbye." 

The man chuckled again and then turned around, floating away. Here he waited for Lin Feng for a few days, merely to hand over the ennoblement decree to Lin Feng himself. This was a sign of sincerity. 

Lin Feng put away the ennoblement decree. A hint of gentle smile appeared in his eyes. His gaze shifted and landed on one of them. To his astonishment, it was Du Lingxiang, who was staring at him with a terrifyingly sinister gaze. 

After being humiliated by Lin Feng that day, he returned to his family and intended to lead people to kill Lin Feng. However, the family did not allow him to do so and ordered him not to have any conflicts with Lin Feng in the future. 

Lin Feng, now the words "Duanyi" have been branded on his back. Anyone who intends to kill him should at least consider the Second Prince, Your Highness. 

Although Dujiu Xiang was filled with resentment, he was helpless. Without the support of his family, he couldn't kill Lin Feng by himself. 

Lin Feng looked up at the fourth floor of the cultivation tower for a moment. The cultivation stone door remained tightly closed. Yun Xi, I suppose, was still inside practicing. 

"Dujiu Xiang, if anything happens to her, I'll surely kill you." 

A sharp killing intent flashed across Du Jiu Xiang's eyes, causing his gaze to narrow slightly. His body was enveloped by a chill, feeling very cold. Even a single word from Lin Feng made the air turn cold and oppressive upon him. 

Du Gū Xiāng's face was extremely pale. He really intended to give Yun Xi a good beating. However, Lin Feng blatantly threatened him. Moreover, when facing Lin Feng's threat, he was helpless. This humiliation made Du Gū Xiāng feel a burning sensation on his face, as if everyone was looking at him and making fun of him. 

"Remember my words." 

Lin Feng said coldly, "Alright." Then he took a step forward and left directly. The New Year's Eve was approaching. It was time for him to return to Yangzhou City.