Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 519 - 445 A General Achieves Success + - 446 Cleaning House_3

Chapter 519: Chapter 445 A General Achieves Success + Chapter 446 Cleaning House_3

Immediately following, the energy within his body was like a string of pearls, each one connected in a chain that transformed into an unending river.

Yu Changsheng stared blankly at Zhou Ping’an, momentarily at a loss for words, "Do you call this casually practicing?"

This kind of technique, which converts death into life at the turn of the life and death cycle, even the Lishan Sect had not seen anyone capable of using it for a long time.

It is said that not just the Lishan Sect, but even one of the Three Demon Paths, the Reincarnation Sect, which has spent a hundred years selectively nurturing Taoist’s Disciples, may not be able to master this technique in the Nine Refinements Realm.

"Perhaps, I have a particular affinity for this cultivation technique and managed to practice it faster," Zhou Ping’an actually felt puzzled as well; originally, when he commenced practicing the Wave Subduing Skill, a relatively lower-level foundational sword technique of Canghai, it was not so easy.

It took a great deal of arduous effort, and he used up countless Wish Power Threads, painstakingly contemplating, and it was only through endless sparring with Lin Huaiyu that he finally reached completion.

Keep in mind, this was also because he had already studied swordplay meticulously in modern society, having practiced for many years.

He had a profound foundation.

Even with that foundation, plus some cheating means, it was still not easy to practice.

However, the "Life and Death Unpredictable Needle" was completely different.

After finding it in the secret chamber of Baicao Hall, he casually practiced it a bit, went home to cultivate it with the Power of Wishes, and in not too long, he advanced rapidly, as if there were no difficulties along the way, achieving completion straight away.

It was much easier compared to the completion of the Wave Subduing Blade Technique.

Clearly, this needle technique is much more difficult by several orders and is of a higher level.

Zhou Ping’an had a good habit; when he couldn’t figure something out, he wouldn’t dwell on it, attributing everything to talent.

There’s not much to say about talent.

Even now, the origin of his Crisis Perception has not been clarified. Still, it has also become his instinct, which he uses very smoothly.

"Are you sure you don’t want to hide?"

Yu Changsheng thought about it and, though reluctant at heart, still felt it was safer to be cautious.

"No need to hide, I believe that this Ancestor Zhang Tai should be a reasonable person,"

A chill flickered in Zhou Ping’an’s eyes.

He had already heard how Senior Sister Zhan and the others had been suppressed to the point of frustration.

To be beaten and scolded, yet unable to talk back.

What an infuriating situation.

More importantly, his plans for Guangyun had been sabotaged by that Old Man.

Should Guangyun County find an opportunity to send troops to attack...

The dead wouldn’t just be a small number of soldiers and horses.

It’s very likely that his own army would be annihilated.

How could he hide at such a time?

Hiding is not an option.

Once you retreat, every step becomes more difficult.

To simply give up the base of operations and momentum that he had painstakingly built, for others to benefit from it – like making wedding clothes for someone else.

Then what’s the point of continuing his cultivation?

Does his future not matter?

The other party, taking advantage of their status as seniors, issues orders, and if you get right down to it, they actually hold some valid points.

As for how the Sect treats its disciples, with a style that is often harsh and overbearing, doesn’t this concept actually count for nothing in the philosophy of this world?

Parents to their children.

Teachers to their disciples.

Aren’t they also arbitrary in their scolding and punishments, quick to label them unfilial or disrespectful to their elders?

On the contrary, if a disciple or child were to talk back, that would be a grave act of defiance.

This point, akin to the helplessness felt by the common people when they rise up in revolt and are labeled as rebels, follows the same logic.

Even if you can’t survive, how come you don’t just die?

Daring to rebel is wrong.

It seems like strange reasoning.

But it has been so for thousands of years.

These ideas have already become entrenched in people’s minds.

Therefore, Yu Changsheng’s first reaction was to advise escape.

It never crossed her mind to suggest resistance or to view Zhang Taiyan as an enemy.

In her heart, although Zhang Taiyan’s actions were somewhat excessive, they were just that – excessive.

Even if she herself was injured by him, she was only indignant but did not harbor much resentment.

This mentality was not quite agreed upon by Zhou Ping’an.

Moreover, he was not a native disciple of the Cloud Water Sect like Yu Changsheng, who regarded the Sect as her home.

Not to mention someone who wasn’t his master, even if it was Su Lianxue, if it truly came to abandoning his base, he would have to have a serious discussion with her, let alone a distant Inner Residence Elder.

Then, what significance do they hold?

"If things are beyond salvaging, then withdraw and protect yourself; self-preservation is of utmost importance," Yu Changsheng, indeed able to directly perceive her own true nature with the Pure heart, keenly sensed Zhou Ping’an’s resolve to stand firm rather than break.

At the same time, she also felt the anger in his heart.

Thus, she no longer advised.

She simply returned to her Quiet Room, quietly focusing on her cultivation, thinking that if Zhang Taiyan truly came to find trouble and a dispute arose, this time, she must not let him gain the upper hand again.

She had come to a realization.

To face an opponent in the True Martial Realm, her own cultivation wasn’t nearly enough.

Once the opponent controlled the Yuan Qi around her body, converting it into their home field,

she wouldn’t even get a chance to draw her sword.

By then, it would be too late.

Instead, it would be better to hover on the periphery, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Just like that time against the Old Crocodile.

Zhang Taiyan might be much more tyrannical than the Old Crocodile, but the tactics are still those same moves, at most with more powerful attacks and a wider range of control.

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"Zhou Ping’an, this old man has personally arrived; aren’t you going to come out to welcome me?"

The next day, just after breakfast.

Zhou Ping’an picked up a cup of tea, quietly nourishing his spirit, his eyes flickering slightly as if he was making some kind of decision.