Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 193 - 168: The Tiger Talisman’s Strange Power, Picking Peaches

Chapter 193: Chapter 168: The Tiger Talisman’s Strange Power, Picking Peaches

Cultivating the "Five Desires Evil Art".

The soul became purer, and the spirit grew stronger, resembling a kind of "transformation".

From an originally muddled ordinary creature, one slowly evolved into a being that could use its spirit and soul power more effectively.

The physical aspect was the same.

It was as if there were mysterious changes at the cellular level, at the genetic level, elevating one’s racial status.

This was hard to describe.

Not walking the path of Qi Refinement but the path of Body Refinement and Spirit Refinement.

Zhou Ping’an meticulously analyzed and contemplated the various paths of his cultivation, feeling as though he understood many things, yet also finding that the list of things he didn’t understand grew even longer.

He simply didn’t obsess over it.

No longer overthinking.

He knew this was because his knowledge foundation was not yet sufficient, and that the things he had learned and picked up were relatively few, so most of it depended on guesswork.

But it didn’t matter.

Becoming stronger was enough.

"Could it be that this Five Desires Evil Art was also created by an ancestor who drew inspiration from the genes and talents of some Ancient Fierce Beast?"

These past few days had been spent dealing with Genetically Modified Humans.

Zhou Ping’an suddenly thought of this.

As this thought came to him,

he shook his head and chuckled to himself.

’After all, the sin of genetic modification isn’t the modification itself.

It’s the monstrous outcomes caused by loss of control, and the heap of white bones resulting from inhumane experimental acts.’

"If someone could safely develop mature genetic technology, or, not be so unscrupulous, not using the lives of countless ordinary people for incubation... why should I target it?"

Thinking of the strict ban on genetic modification,

Zhou Ping’an felt the weight of responsibility and the long road ahead...

His brows furrowed slightly, and then he redirected his thoughts toward the Wish-Power Incense.

Spending most of the night, he used over fifteen thousand Wishful Heartforce to catalyze a sudden enlightenment in Demonic Arts, enhancing his Cultivation Realm.

He still had over eighteen thousand Mind Wish Power Silk Threads remaining.

To elevate his Demonic Cultivation to the next level was clearly not enough.

Based on the Mind Threads consumed for the first three realms, breaking through the Greed barrier only required 600 Power of Wishes, easily breaching the level.

But breaking through the "Lust" barrier consumed 3,000 Power of Wishes.

And the barrier of Fame took fifteen thousand, so, without question, the next barrier would require at least seventy-five thousand Mind Wish Power Silk Threads with a five-fold increase.

Cultivation Techniques become harder to grasp as one progresses, just like climbing a mountain, the higher you climb, the more exhausting it becomes.

...

"Post the video, post the video. The more likes, the better."

Zhou Ping’an quickly edited the video and published it.

He watched with satisfaction as the number of bored fans slowly increased, expressing admiration or curses without any regard for their comments.

With a hundred people, there will be all kinds of opinions.

Let alone tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands.

In the future, the numbers might grow even larger.

Everyone has different principles; for the same event, some may agree, others may oppose.

Only a very small part will resonate deep within and acknowledge with a like.

After all, he wasn’t some popular broadcaster, selling looks or cuteness, not even any form of art.

The audience, generally speaking, wasn’t that broad.

In this bloody era, people had seen plenty of gore. These violent acts and cases revealing the dark side of society didn’t seem to attract much attention.

’Should I learn to sing and dance, to create a peaceful and entertaining illusion that numbs people to death?’

Perhaps that would make attracting fans easier and gain the affection and appreciation of younger women...

But that doesn’t align with his true nature.

Forget it, forget it.

As the issue becomes more impactful, the topic of genetic modification will inevitably heat up.

When that happens, there should be a significant surge in likes.

Having greatly enhanced his strength just now,

Zhou Ping’an knew that it was not appropriate to continue his cultivation at this time.

He took out a Silver Needle and a piece of white cloth, emptied his mind of all thoughts, and began embroidering a peony.

Using his body’s instincts to adapt to the sudden increase in power and constitution,

it wasn’t until he had embroidered about a dozen large flowers that Zhou Ping’an began to feel that surge of overflowing power come back under his control.

His spirit was slightly weary.

Seeing that it was only four o’clock in the morning, he lay down on the bed with his clothes on and fell into a deep sleep.

Unaware of the approach of dawn.

...

Returning to the modern world for the fourth day.

Today was windless and cloudless, beautifully sunny.

Just as well, it suited the name of Zhou Ping’an’s live broadcast room.

"Darkness Under the Sunlight".

Zhou Ping’an was prepared to lead his team today, to clear out the Southern City Laboratory and see just how dark it could be?

To give those fans who were there for the spectacle a glimpse into how much the world hides beneath a veneer of truth and false news?

He hoped they could handle the shock.

What?

Is it bad for on-duty personnel to film such things?

Zhou Ping’an disagreed with this point.

If a person has ulcers breaking out, covering them with clothes doesn’t solve the problem.

The best course of action is, of course, to open up those ulcers, drain out the pus, then expose it to the sunlight for sterilization and quick healing.

As for whether he would be sanctioned by higher-ups?

Will it affect this skin of mine?

Zhou Ping’an indicated that he didn’t care.

He was actually quite eager to see who had the ability to pin the "hat" on him.

That is, if they weren’t worried about becoming the second Wang Yulin.

...

The Third Group of personnel were fully assembled, armed to the teeth, and waiting solemnly for Zhou Ping’an’s rallying call to battle.

They also knew that this was going to be a tough fight.

One false move could offend the entire aristocracy of Dongjiang City.

But for some reason, despite knowing that the journey would be arduous and thankless, none of them had any thoughts of not wanting to go.

Looking at their resolute faces and fierce eyes.

Anyone who saw them would understand.

At Zhou Ping’an’s command, these people would truly dare to charge up a mountain of swords and plunge into a sea of flames.

"The power of this Tiger Talisman is really bizarre..."

Zhou Ping’an observed the thirty-five officers of the Third Group, with that intense gaze as if ready to ignite someone, and he couldn’t help but mutter inwardly.

The action personnel were one thing.

But even the weapons maintenance officer Chen Guo and the records manager Ouyang Qin were fanatically eager, howling to embark on the mission to the Southern City Laboratory with him.

This was a bit terrifying.

After all, these two female officers were the "darlings" of the Third Group, and aside from the former group leader Tang Tang, they were the most beloved among the members.

This was something even Zhou Ping’an, when he first joined, couldn’t compete with in terms of popularity.

Changing your gender and getting tens of thousands of likes isn’t just talk.

Being the "darlings" of the group, of course, they were only suited for logistics at home. These two were infamously weak; they were absolutely incapable in a fight.

Usually, they even acted a bit cowardly.

However, even the normally timid Chen Guo and Ouyang Qin were inspired to a fervent ardor. With such a Tiger Talisman, was there anyone left who couldn’t be commanded to charge into battle?

Feeling the Tiger Talisman’s subtle and formidable power.

Zhou Ping’an was delighted, yet also a little regretful.

In this modern world, there were simply too few people under his command to fully utilize the General’s Tiger Talisman’s greatest purpose.

Moreover, even with a lot of subordinates, given the prevalence of advanced high-tech weaponry, morale didn’t seem to play that big a role.

Whether you are brave or cowardly, facing artillery barrages and ferocious beast assaults, the outcome doesn’t seem to be much different.

But if this Tiger Talisman were used in Another World.

Just think about that scenario.

Not too many, just give him three thousand, no, only ten thousand troops, and he would dare to challenge any power within the territory of Jiangzhou.

Before the battle, who would dare claim they had the strongest army in the world?

Zhou Ping’an wouldn’t believe it.

For no other reason.

Holding the Tiger Talisman in his hand, Zhou Ping’an had figured out its functions.

Absolute loyalty, dying in a charge — that was one of its capabilities.

Being able to "discern loyalty and treachery, obey commands" — the impact that had on a military force couldn’t be overstated.

Never having to worry about betrayal from one’s own troops nor about them being cowardly in battle. Even on flat ground, they would fight as if backed into a corner, fearless of life and death...

And even more preposterous than this function was:

Once Zhou Ping’an activated the Tiger Talisman, all the soldiers under his command could become so impassioned that their potential erupted, multiplying their strength manyfold.

Enhancing their strength, speed, spirit, and wisdom comprehensively...

It was much fiercer than an adrenaline rush.

With these two capabilities combined, as long as the Tiger Talisman was in hand, unless the disparity in force was too harrowing to witness, Zhou Ping’an felt there was almost no battle he couldn’t win.

"Isn’t this cheating?"

"Why didn’t that General from the Qin Dynasty leave any fame behind in history?

In the countless wars that followed, without the presence of this Tiger Talisman, much of the luster was lost."

Zhou Ping’an sighed.

Yet his face showed none of it.

He ordered the civilian officers to stay behind and watch the house, waved his hand, and the action personnel filed out, got into the vehicles, and headed straight for the south of the city.

Upon reaching the gates of the laboratory base, Zhou Ping’an habitually started a live broadcast.

In front, Tang Tang was fully armed, leading fifty special operations personnel who were all armed to the teeth, quietly waiting on the side.

Having such a heroic lady at his side, he reckoned this would garner him some additional fans.

This time, he intended to completely remove the malignant tumor within Dongjiang’s territory, which would undoubtedly incite the dissatisfaction of many high-profile figures.

Rather than slyly negotiating from all sides with those people, it would be better to smash the situation outright, letting the world witness the merits and faults.

...

"Hold on."

Just as Zhou Ping’an and Tang Tang, along with their large entourage, were about to enter the base laboratory.

Vehicles roared in from a distance...

As the car doors clanged open.

A team of personnel wearing strange metal armor, moving at a very fast speed, arrived in front of them.

Standing dozens of meters away.

The leader held up a badge and shouted, "I am Zhao Shiying... This place is suspected of illegal dangerous modifications, endangering public safety. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Special Affairs Department."

Zhao Shiying had an all-business demeanor.

As he spoke, his voice rang with a metallic timbre, carrying an inexplicably convincing power.

The Special Combat Squad and the Third Group personnel all changed their expressions.

They turned their heads to look at Tang Tang and Zhou Ping’an.

"Trying to steal the show?"

Zhou Ping’an laughed.

The timing was just too perfect, wasn’t it?

...

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