Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 453 - 403 The Law of True Form, Parting the Sea

Chapter 453: Chapter 403 The Law of True Form, Parting the Sea

"I used a whopping 300,000 Power of Wishes just to comprehend a hint of mystery from the True Form Atlas, but, this isn’t the ’Wings Hanging from the Sky,’ is it?"

This time, it took a full eight shichen for Zhou Ping’an to rise from the Quiet Room, push open the door, and walk out.

The eastern sky was turning pale with dawn, and a gentle breeze was wafting in.

His mind instantly cleared.

Spending such a long time with the brain overclocking, to say I wasn’t tired would be a lie.

But as for exactly what he had figured out, he really had no clue deep down.

"According to what Uncle Master Yu said, those who are not geniuses of the utmost brilliance should not forcefully seek to comprehend and practice it; otherwise, it will surely harm the body, and one’s cultivation would not advance but regress.

I didn’t understand what that meant before, but now it seems what is needed is actually a compatibility and affinity with the heaven and earth, as well as a keen perception of the laws of heaven and earth—put simply, a talent for Martial Intent and Divine Will."

Zhou Ping’an didn’t disturb anyone, and instead went to the western side of the city, to the vast expanse of Pinghu.

Pinghu wasn’t shallow, as if last year’s drought had already been compensated by the rainwater of this spring, with rippling blue waves and seagulls flying low. The wilderness was filled with dense crowds of people scattered throughout the wild, rushing to sow their seeds.

From time to time, bursts of laughter could be heard in the distance.

Those were the village children, chasing and playing around on the ridges of the fields.

With full bellies, they were full of energy.

These kids had never enjoyed such peaceful and prosperous times, their innate natures could no longer be suppressed. At this moment, no one was scolding them, nor were they afraid of provoking some high-ranking official and thus bringing calamities upon themselves...

"If it hadn’t been for the impending invasion of the Demonic Barbarians, just give me one year, no, just half a year, and the people of these three counties, all one million of them, could live in riches and without worries. With the people’s hearts won over, and elite troops at my command, it would form a major force to be reckoned with.

Sadly, one thing after another keeps happening, never allowing one to rest, and nowhere is an idyllic paradise."

Zhou Ping’an watched quietly for a while, heaved a silent sigh, and thought about the Red Lotus, the Demonic Barbarians, and who would be next.

He turned his head toward the direction of Guangyun County, contemplative.

According to the information Xiao Chengfeng and Yu Changlie had obtained, the invasion of the Demonic Barbarians was not an isolated event, but rather a coordinated operation with internal and external elements, secretly manipulated by a big hand stirring up the winds and clouds of the world.

Setting aside for now just what kind of lavish and shadowy figure might be orchestrating things, at the very least, these collaborators should indeed exist.

"The Blood Demon, huh... Very suspicious..."

A glint of murderous intent flashed in Zhou Ping’an’s eyes.

The long saber in his hand slowly slid out of its sheath, his concentration intensifying as he gathered power.

A mysterious and mystical line flashed through his mind, and the saber followed this mysterious trajectory, rising and falling slowly yet urgently, and he slashed down in one swift motion.

Boom...

The azure sky, as if a piece of cloth, was split into two halves.

The surface of the lake, in response, vibrated with waves of blue, and with a ripping sound, a hundred-meter-long gash was torn open in the water.

The waves parted gently to the sides, reaching into the depths where the mud and water vegetation lie, creating a long canal.

Zhou Ping’an slid the saber back into its scabbard and looked at the white streak in the sky and the deep trench in the lake water, speechless for a long time.

"What is this, Water-Splitting Saber Momentum, or rather, the Sea-Splitting Sword?"

"More than just leaving a mark in water, this is about splitting the water and stopping its flow..."

Zhou Ping’an’s heart thumped wildly.

Even with his composure, he couldn’t help but be violently shaken.

With that one slash, the lake had been split in two, forming barriers that remained for three breaths, refusing to come back together for a long time.

"This defies science!"

He looked at the surface of the lake, then withdrew Cang Yue’s precious blade and examined it, his eyes full of astonishment.

That True Kunpeng Form Diagram truly was extraordinary; he had originally thought he had just comprehended a sword technique without anything particularly remarkable, but now it seemed that this sword technique was simply indescribable.

It could slash through the void, slash through the sea, what else could it possibly not slice through?

Even with Zhou Ping’an’s mental purity and acuity, he could only vaguely sense that, as this slash came down, facing the edge of the blade, there seemed to be something inexplicable, completely severed.

Invisible to the naked eye, undetectable by mental induction, but that thing definitely existed.

Otherwise, water wouldn’t stop flowing when split.

This was an attack method completely beyond his understanding.

"Although it doesn’t have the luxury and swiftness of the ’Wings Hanging from the Sky’ that Uncle Master Yu Changsheng comprehended, this power is equally unbelievable."

"This definitely isn’t the power that one is supposed to have at the Mortal Rank Ninth Refinement stage. I must have prematurely comprehended power of the True Martial Body Refinement level, and while it is just one sword technique, it’s enough to be a trump card."

Feeling the power of this sword technique, Zhou Ping’an silently compared it to his full-powered attacks on a regular day, and had to admit that the legacy of the Cloud Water Sect truly was exceptional.

If he perfected this sword move, practiced it to the extent that it became deep and complete, should he encounter a True Martial Realm expert, it was likely he would not be without the strength to fight back.

The only flaw was that after the slash, there’s a bit of dizziness in the head, and it consumed a considerable amount of Divine Will.

Straining to use it up to two times would lead to extreme mental exhaustion, affecting his normal output, a point that must not be neglected.

Therefore, either don’t use it, or, it should only be used at the most critical moment.

Of course, the best method was still to make his soul stronger, or to open the Divine Aperture, to better control the Heaven and Earth Power...

Overall, it wasn’t something that could be achieved in one day; he needed to take it slowly.

The disturbance at the lake was extremely startling and had already caught the attention of the local laborers, who were now rushing over to investigate.

Zhou Ping’an gently stroked the blade and transmitted his voice, instructing Sister Zhan Shanhe to calm the people and prevent panic, then he turned and returned to the County Yamen.

Even after Xiao Chengfeng arrived, he was still pondering what that inexplicable sword technique he had comprehended should be called—was "Sea-Splitting Sword" better, or "Rift Sea Saber" more fitting?

He figured that it must be because he had laid a very solid foundation for himself. From the Chasing Wave Sword to the Wave Subduing Blade, and then to the Abyssal Wave Slash, he had gone too far down the path of water-related sword techniques. Therefore, what he comprehended naturally were the water-related abilities from the True Kunpeng Form Diagram.

The divine light on the True Form Diagram dimmed a little, suggesting it might allow for one more understanding...

However, Zhou Ping’an had already exhausted his feeling of realization. Continuing to hold it would just deepen his understanding of the "Sea-Splitting Sword" a bit more.

It would be better to use the Power of Wishes to enhance the level of this sword technique.

Leave the remaining Divine Intent Diagram for the Third Miss to comprehend.

See what she could realize from it?

"Chengfeng, the emergency sowing in the Pinghu region is of utmost importance while I have been away. Please give it more thought and ensure there are no mistakes," he said.

"Master Ming, rest assured that I am fully aware of the importance of these matters and I dare not neglect them. However, my younger brother Yu Changlie will assume command of the troops at Ping Mountain Ridge today. If Master Ming has any instructions, please let me know," Xiao Chengfeng responded respectfully.

A smile appeared on his face, making him look in good spirits.

These past days, serving as the acting County Magistrate of Pinghu, in charge of all affairs and faced with many pending matters, he originally thought it would be tough.

Unexpectedly, things were not as difficult as he had imagined.

Here in Pinghu County, because the food and soldier issues had been resolved, his work went smoothly, much more comfortable than when he had served as the County Magistrate of Pingshan County.

He didn’t need to compromise with the influential families or worry about bandits, he just needed to pay attention to agricultural irrigation and whether his subordinates were corrupt. Precisely these matters had been foreseen and solutions provided in advance by Zhou Ping’an. With such preparations, what difficulties would there be in serving as a County Magistrate?

Xiao Chengfeng felt that he could manage several more counties in an orderly fashion.

Effortlessly.

It was his younger brother Yu Changlie that he was somewhat worried about—there was always danger in military affairs.

"Don’t worry about General Yu. Defending Ping Mountain Ridge is just a precaution. In my view, if Huangze County’s Su Ming and Red Lotus’s Tang Yukun have not lost their minds, they are unlikely to start a war rashly. They are afraid, especially under the current circumstances..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengfeng understood.

And indeed, it made sense.

Su Ming defended Yunjin Ferry Crossing, staring across the river at Tang Yukun’s Red Lotus Army. Engaged in mutual conflict, they certainly didn’t have the capacity to divert their attention.

What they feared most was not reinforcements on the other side but a third-party force joining the fray.

The news of Zhou Ping’an executing the Heavenly Sword King Chengtian during a public ritual in front of tens of thousands in Pinghu couldn’t be concealed.

Anyone who heard this news would surely take a pause and dare not underestimate this newly rising force.

With that, coupled with Yu Changlie leading troops at the ready, their defenses ensured, and no chance of a sneak attack, Pinghu was as stable as Mount Tai.

Of course, that was the situation at present.

If Demonic Barbarians invaded and the circumstances changed, what happens then would be a different story.

There was no need to consider so far ahead for the moment.

"What about my Uncle Master Yu?"

Zhou Ping’an suddenly remembered that he had an ace up his sleeve, who was currently nowhere to be seen. He had not spotted him earlier in the wild either.

Forgive his use of the word "playing," but Zhou Ping’an always had the impression that this uncle master was like a child who had never grown up, whimsically passionate and sincere...

"Elder Yu was initially very excited to participate in the sowing and distribution of grain. Suddenly, feeling a sudden insight, he remarked that he didn’t expect his cultivation progress to be so rapid and decided he needed to properly sort through what he had learned. He requested not to be disturbed unless it was urgent," Xiao Chengfeng said with an odd expression on his face.

It seemed he too found Elder Yu Changsheng’s actions unpredictable.

"Let him be. Uncle Master has his own confidence in his actions. When the time comes and he needs to take action, he will naturally appear," Zhou Ping’an nodded, almost understanding what was happening.

When Uncle Master Yu Changsheng came to help him, perhaps at the beginning it was just for the sake of Su Lianxue, his master, not willing to see his fellow disciple ostracized and without the support of Sects and Factions.

Many within the sect were biased, mainly placing their bets on Jiangzhou and Huangze County.

However, once she took a leap of faith and arrived in Liyou, she found that the situation was not as she had imagined.

Not only did she not need to turn the tides, but everything was thriving and in harmony. The concerted spirit was such that it caused an unexpected and rapid growth in her own cultivation.

This was surprising indeed.

She had intended to "provide support to the needy," but instead, she was "carried along" to new heights. The thought alone was thrilling.