Chapter 191 - 189: Ice Heart Purification Technique
Song Changming’s gaze, akin to seeing a money-giving Child, made Guan Weijing’s mouth open, as if a string of impolite curses were at the tip of his tongue, but he barely managed to swallow them back.
With his status and pride, he would not stoop to hurling insults like a common person.
"Humph!"
Guan Weijing finally left with the brethren from Wangyue Pavilion, flicking his sleeves, unwilling to stay any longer.
"Brother Song!" Song Ping’an, holding the huge winnings, exclaimed excitedly, "I just checked the updated Secret Chronicles from the first half of the year; this person is ranked forty-fifth on the Earth List!
If you can beat him, it means your strength is at least above this position in the rankings!"
"Is that so..." Song Changming was somewhat surprised.
He hadn’t expected Guan Weijing from Wangyue Pavilion to be ranked forty-fifth on the Earth List, such a high position.
When, in fact, dealing with him didn’t seem that difficult, easily handled with just a few strokes....
"Is he too weak, or am I too strong?" Song Changming couldn’t help but wonder to himself.
Reflecting on the recent duel, the Sword Technique displayed by the opponent was indeed impressive.
But it seemed to be just that.
No matter how exquisite the Sword Technique, it couldn’t withstand Song Changming’s overwhelmingly powerful strike!
With tens of thousands of pounds of strength, combined with the instant explosive speed of the strike, had he not restrained his power at the last moment, he could have easily slain this outstanding disciple of Wangyue Pavilion.
"It seems his Inner Qi cultivation surpasses mine significantly, and his body likely harbors a second Qi Vortex, maybe more..."
Song Changming assessed, realizing Guan Weijing’s strength was not weak at all.
At least, with his Inner Qi cultivation and that stunning Sword Technique, he could overcome all the Inner Qi cultivators Song Changming had encountered before!
And indeed, it was so.
Wangyue Pavilion doesn’t train weaklings, nor does Zhuji Pavilion randomly rank people, destroying its own reputation.
Guan Weijing’s strength was worthy of his ranking on the list.
The problem was not that the opponent was weak, but that the current Song Changming was too strong, so strong that even he was somewhat unaware of it.
His physical strength had long surpassed the so-called Body Refining Extreme Realm.
Even those who had mastered multiple sets of Body Refining Skills to the Extreme Realm and achieved Great Perfection in all aspects couldn’t compare to the current physical strength of Song Changming.
Even though Song Changming’s Inner Qi cultivation was a bit inferior, and his Sword Technique level wasn’t high, he could still rely on his invincible body to push through, crushing numerous enemies!
This included Guan Weijing, ranked forty-fifth on the Earth List!
"Young Master Song, I truly apologize for forcing you to take action..." Liu Yan’Er expressed her apology to Song Changming at this moment.
After all, these brethren from Wangyue Pavilion were brought along by her, and initially, Song Changming was unwilling to spar.
Naturally, Liu Yan’Er felt she had troubled Song Changming and was quite self-reproachful.
"It’s nothing, someone paid my appearance fee, after all," Song Changming waved the money bag in his hand, smiling lightly.
Indeed, the jingling sound of the coins was quite pleasing to the ears.
Seeing Song Changming’s indifferent manner and lack of anger, Liu Yan’Er finally breathed a slight sigh of relief, then said.
"I’ve heard from my grandfather about Young Master Song’s situation. I happen to have a set of Meditation Technique here, which might be suitable for you."
This was one of her main purposes for this trip.
Previously, she had received a letter from Liu Dingsheng, which talked about the fatal flaws in the Body Refining Secret Technique that Song Changming held.
She happened to be able to help, so she came.
"Meditation Technique!" At these words, Song Changming’s spirits immediately lifted.
The recent competition and the three hundred Han Gold he had just earned were now completely forgotten.
"Mm..." Being stared at intently by Song Changming, Liu Yan’Er’s gaze became somewhat unnaturally evasive, and a faint blush appeared under her veil.
Beside her, Shen Xueyu’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and she couldn’t help but remind, "Yan’Er, don’t forget the rules of Wangyue Pavilion: passing on martial arts secretly to others is a serious crime..."
Hearing this, Liu Dingsheng, also quickly added, "Yan’Er, if it truly is Wangyue Pavilion’s martial arts, then forget about it. Passing them on not only endangers you but once it’s discovered, Wangyue Pavilion will surely not let Changming off either."
Song Changming also nodded, agreeing with what Liu Dingsheng had said.
Although he lacked a Meditation Technique, he didn’t want Liu Yan’Er to take such risks for him, and he certainly didn’t want to provoke Wangyue Pavilion, a Hidden Sect, needlessly.
"Rest assured, this isn’t a martial art taught to me by my mentor from Wangyue Pavilion; rather, it’s something I came across by chance during my independent training.
My mentor said I can freely dispose of this set of Meditation Technique," Liu Yan’Er said.
To her personally, she didn’t place much weight on the ownership of a martial art.
Since this Meditation Technique could be of assistance to Song Changming, she was more than willing to share this opportunity she had come upon.
She was even concerned that Song Changming might not be able to understand or learn just by looking at the secret manual, so she very considerately came down the mountain to teach him in person.
"In that case, Changming, you shouldn’t refuse." Hearing it had nothing to do with Wangyue Pavilion, Liu Dingsheng also spoke up.
"Thank you, Miss Yan’Er!" Song Changming nodded and didn’t refuse further.
"Young Master Song is too courteous. Back then, you took care of me, so helping you now is only right..." Liu Yan’Er said slowly.
After preparations were done, Liu Yan’Er began to teach.
The meditation technique she obtained by chance was called the Ice Heart Purification Technique.
With such oral transmission, imparted completely, Song Changming comprehended it as if aided by divine intervention.
In just over half a day, this set of meditation techniques was incorporated into his panel.
Of course, this was closely related to his current 40-point comprehension talent.
With high comprehension talent, even originally obscure and profound martial arts would become much easier to grasp.
In just a few days, Song Changming filled the experience value of this meditation technique and formally mastered it.
In his Nether Sea, there appeared a pure gigantic ice crystal, diamond-shaped, which from afar resembled a floating iceberg.
The surface sometimes appeared light blue, sometimes pure white.
Strands of cold air seeped out from it, permeating his entire Nether Sea.
This was the core object of this meditation technique, the Ice Heart he visualized with his spiritual power!
A wave of coolness surged in his mind, calming his slightly restless emotions under the suppression of this Ice Heart.
Song Changming felt a serenity in his heart unmatched by any moment in the past!
Killing intent, greed, resentment, madness...
All kinds of distracting thoughts and evil thoughts dissipated without a trace!
"It’s useful!"
Song Changming’s spirit body gazed at the giant Ice Heart in the Nether Sea, feeling its coolness, amazed and excited simultaneously.
Currently, this Ice Heart was newly practiced and rather ethereal.
As he visualizes and refines it daily in the future, this Ice Heart will become sturdier, like the stabilizing needle in the sea, with increasingly stronger effects!
After a long time, Song Changming finished this round of visualization and abruptly opened his eyes.
His gaze was as calm as a lake, undisturbed.
"Good stuff!"
The effect of this meditation technique brought him great delight.
He even thought this might not be an ordinary meditation technique, possibly possessing significant origins.
The more he felt the incomparable value of this meditation technique, the more Song Changming felt a bit uneasy.
Liu Yan’Er could be said to have shared her greatest opportunity with him.
In that case, he decided to return his greatest opportunity obtained so far to Liu Yan’Er.
"What’s this?"
In the courtyard, Liu Yan’Er looked at the golden-yellow pearl sealed in a small brocade box in her hand.
"This is the Dragon Transformation Pearl, said to be left by a snake dragon during its transformation to a dragon!" Liu Ding explained beside her.
"This is too precious!" Liu Yan’Er did not expect that Song Changming’s return gift would be such a legendary object.
"The meditation technique given by Miss Yan’Er is equally precious to me, it’s just a mutual exchange, accept it," Song Changming said with a light smile.
"This..." Liu Yan’Er looked at her grandfather.
"Since Changming said so, Yan’Er, just accept it, this pearl will be greatly useful to you as well," Liu Ding said with a smile.
With her grandfather saying so, Liu Yan’Er accepted it and thanked him with a gentle tone, "Thank you, Young Master Song..."
"It’s I who should be thanking you, it was a great help indeed!" Song Changming waved his hand.
With this meditation technique, there would be fewer concerns in cultivating the body refining secret technique, and it would be highly beneficial for refining and enhancing his spiritual power.
He had a premonition that this meditation technique would accompany him for a long time in the future.
Afterward.
Seeing that Song Changming had already mastered this meditation technique, Liu Yan’Er didn’t linger any longer and set off to return to the mountain gate.
As a disciple of the Wangyue Pavilion, without assigned tasks, they shouldn’t leave the mountain gate easily.
Even with tasks, they couldn’t stay outside for too long, or they would be reprimanded upon returning.
It was due to these numerous restrictions that Song Changming had little interest in joining this hidden major sect.
No matter how good the martial arts inheritance and training resources, the Spirit Mountain treasure land couldn’t match the freedom to live as he pleased and cultivate without any prohibitions.
At least, that’s what he thought now.
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