Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

Kou Zhong shuddered and said with a fawning smile, "Sister, could you let us two boys kill this guy? We learned how to slaughter pigs in the countryside, and we'll make him feel like he's in heaven."

Amidst Wanwan's giggles, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling leaped up simultaneously, one slapping Bian Bufu on the forehead and the other striking him in the chest. The lecherous fellow died silently.

Chapter 396 The Jade Disc of He

The repercussions of Ning Daoqi's death clearly did not end so simply.

Whether it was Wang Shichong, the local tyrant of Luoyang, or the forces secretly plotting against the Dugu Clan, the Li Clan, and the Wagangzhai, as well as the small fry hiding beneath the surface, they all began to take action.

Amidst this undercurrent of tension, Su Yuchen lay in his rocking chair, gazing absently at the sky above the well. Everything was now ready; all that was needed was the final push. It all depended on when Cihang Jingzhai would release its message.

At this moment, Wanwan placed a cup of hot tea on the bamboo table next to the recliner like a maid, and said enviously, "Why is it that Wanwan has never seen Master Shi cultivate diligently, but Master Shi is always so unfathomable?"

Su Yuchen simply smiled; he couldn't make others understand his current state of being. He maintained a constant state of oneness with nature, being both a part of the universe and yet existing independently of it.

The primordial spirit acted as a medium, allowing him to successfully embed himself in the primordial energy of heaven and earth. This primordial energy flowed towards him constantly, freed from the constraints of meridians and acupoints. Every cell in his body breathed in this primordial energy, and every movement became a form of cultivation.

In places unseen by others, the primordial energy of heaven and earth transforms into five parts, nourishing the seeds of the five elements and strengthening the primordial spirit. Everything forms an interaction between the human body and the greater heaven and earth, where there is no longer any distinction between them, yet the boundaries remain distinct.

So much so that in his fight with Ning Daoqi, with just a thought, the soft wind between heaven and earth transformed into the most flexible yet strongest barrier, smoothly deflecting all the energy aimed at him.

"Heaven and earth are at my disposal, yet I stand independently beyond them." Su Yuchen shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions.

Wanwan: ...

Just as Wanwan was feeling conflicted, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling walked in, exchanging knowing glances. Wanwan raised an eyebrow and said, "What are you two doing now?"

Kou Zhong chuckled and said, "It's nothing, Wang Shichong just asked us to do something for him!"

As for what it was, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling laughed and refused to say. With Su Yuchen around, the two were not afraid of Wanwan threatening them.

Only after the two boys dashed into the back courtyard did Wanwan smile and say mischievously, "It seems that Cihang Jingzhai and Buddhism have put a lot of pressure on Wang Shichong! He's so eager to steal the He Shi Bi jade."

Su Yuchen smiled, gazing at the square well on the roof, as if it held something even more intriguing than the He Shi Bi jade. After a while, Wanwan, finding it uninteresting, returned to her dwelling to cultivate. Su Yuchen said in a barely audible voice, "Almost there!"

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The inner quarters.

After leaving the front yard and making sure no one was eavesdropping, Xu Ziling plopped down in a chair, his expression somewhat solemn.

"Xiao Ling, can you tell me what you're thinking?" Kou Zhong asked, taking a sip of water.

Xu Ziling frowned and said, "Have you noticed that the abnormality of the He Shi Bi that Wang Shichong mentioned, and the words of the Stone Master in evaluating the Evil Emperor's Relic, are both very strange things? They can cause people to have all sorts of hallucinations and go astray."

Kou Zhong stared wide-eyed in astonishment and said, "Impossible! The He Shi Bi is a naturally formed precious jade with unparalleled supernatural abilities; while the Evil Emperor's Relic was nurtured by generations of experts from the Demonic Sect."

Xu Ziling let out a breath and said:

"Maybe! Maybe I'm overthinking it. But I have a feeling that there might be some connection between them that we can't see through."

"Huh? Could Master Shi be talking about the He Shi Bi jade?"

"What do you mean?" Kou Zhong asked curiously.

Xu Ziling clenched his right fist and clapped it, saying, "Master Shi said there's still a glimmer of hope for Lao Ba's problem. Could that be referring to the extraordinary abilities contained within the He Shi Bi jade?"

Kou Zhong was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xu Ziling and said:

"It's not impossible. Only a rare treasure born of nature, possessing incomprehensible and strange energy, could possibly break the Stone Master's methods!"

"Alas! It's a pity that after that battle, Old Ba disappeared without a trace."

"But something like the He Shi Bi could affect its owner at any time, and we can't wait to find Lao Ba before handing it over."

Xu Ziling chuckled and said, "Have you misunderstood? Why should we hand it over to Wang Shichong? We could easily hand it over to Shi Shi. Would Wang Shichong dare to rush in and snatch it?"

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling exchanged a glance, both realizing that they now had a powerful backer! All they had to do was hand over the He Shi Bi to Su Yuchen, and borrow it when needed.

Kou Zhong smiled confidently:

“Indeed, wasn’t Shi Shi’s purpose in heading north to Luoyang also for the He Shi Bi jade? Why should we hand it over to Wang Shichong?”

"The only downside is that we can no longer gain Wang Shichong's trust in us as much! But that's okay, as long as we can help him defeat Li Mi, he will have to endure it even if he is unhappy. After defeating Li Mi, we can leave immediately."

"Moreover, since the He Shi Bi has fallen into Shi Shi's hands, we can still find a way to borrow it for our use. I'm sure Shi Shi won't care at all."

"Ha, what a brilliant plan to kill three birds with one stone! I, Kou Zhong, am truly a genius. In that case, let's go check out that monk's den at Jingnian Temple tonight."

As he spoke, he took out a roll of cloth from his pocket, unfolded it, and said, "Since Old Wang has already prepared everything for us, we'd better take a look at this map now so we don't get lost tonight."

Xu Ziling leaned closer and examined the cloth with Kou Zhong. They saw that the cloth was covered with densely packed palace complexes and routes, and on the left side were several large characters: Jingnian Temple Territory Map.

Unbeknownst to the two, Wanwan, who was in seclusion nearby, revealed a mischievous smile before sealing off her six senses and plunging herself into a deep state of seclusion.

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The night dew is deep and cold.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling lay prone on a hillside south of Luoyang City. Not far from them stood a large ancient temple, which was their target, Jingnian Temple.

Kou Zhong, with a blade of grass between his teeth, gazed at the stars and said, "Were we too reckless? I suddenly regret this trip. Logically speaking, someone like Wang Shichong must have sent people to test us first, and only thought of us after failing!"

Xu Ziling lay on the grass, looking at the Zen temple not far away, and said without turning his head, "We don't necessarily have to go in tonight. Let's see how things go first."

Kou Zhong shook his head and said, "If the He Shi Bi is really hidden in Jingnian Temple, why would that woman from Cihang Jingzhai spread the word? I bet by sunset tomorrow, everyone in Luoyang will know that the He Shi Bi is here. What will be left for us then?"

Before Xu Ziling could answer, a voice came from the woods behind him. At the same time, a figure appeared at the edge of the woods: "Then you are very wrong. No one will come to test you tomorrow, because everyone knows who the He Shi Bi is going to transfer!"

"Old Ba!!" Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling exchanged a glance and patted Ba Feng Han on the shoulder as he approached.

The three were happy for a moment, then Xu Ziling said, "I know what you mean, Lao Ba. Cihang Jingzhai and Jingnian Chan Temple may have done this to lure Master Shi into a trap, but can this stop the ambitious people in the world?"

Kou Zhong spat out a mouthful of grass root and said disdainfully, "Of course not. Who wouldn't want to take that one in ten thousand chance?"

"This is like knowing there are tigers in the mountains, yet still heading towards them," Xu Ziling said.

Ba Feng Han remained silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. Perhaps I underestimated the importance of the He Shi Bi to the Central Plains."

Chapter 397 The Jade Disc of He Shi Bi 2

Xu Ziling patted him on the shoulder and asked curiously, "Old Ba, why are you here?"

Ba Feng Han said, "Since the news of the He Shi Bi spread today, I asked around and learned that it is not only the imperial seal of the Central Plains, but also a rare treasure. I have a feeling that this may be my opportunity."

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling looked at each other, and finally Kou Zhong spoke up: "Old Ba, you're thinking the same thing as us! If we hadn't been looking for you today, we would have brought you along."

Xu Ziling nodded and said, "We originally planned to take advantage of the chaos. If we could take the He Shi Bi, we would leave it with Shi Shi first, and then borrow it from you when we found you."

Kou Zhong chuckled and said, "This saves a lot of trouble. It's good that you're here too, Lao Ba. Once we get the He Shi Bi, we'll study it first."

Ba Feng Han glanced at the sky, stood up and said, "Then we'd better set off now. Once it gets light, we might not be able to escape the eyes of so many monks."

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As the three disappeared from sight, a graceful figure flashed onto the hillside. It was Wanwan, who had come with Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling. She looked at the Jingnian Temple in the distance with a hint of disgust.

"Wanwan, aren't you going to help? Those three might not escape unscathed." A voice rang out from the sidelines.

Upon hearing the voice, Wanwan showed no fear, as if she had expected it. She chuckled and said, "It's good to send those three silly boys to scout ahead. Who knows what kind of demons and monsters are lurking in Jingnian Temple now?"

"Demons and monsters?" Su Yuchen smiled and shook his head, saying, "This is the first time I've heard someone use that word to describe an ancient Buddhist temple."

Wanwan's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked, puzzled, "Wanwan is very curious! With Master Shi's martial arts skills, why doesn't he go to get the He Shi Bi himself? Those old monks can't stop Master Shi."

Looking at the brightly lit temple in the distance, Su Yuchen sighed, "I'm terrified! The higher one's cultivation level, the deeper one's awe of ignorance. I don't know if there's a trap hidden within the He Shi Bi jade aimed at me."

Upon hearing this, Wanwan frowned in confusion and said, "The He Shi Bi is a treasure of heaven and earth, born of heaven and earth, formed naturally. It was not created by human hands. Why does Master Shi say this?"

Su Yuchen pointed to the sky and said:

“Someone once told me that there was great terror beyond this world. I once considered breaking through the void to take a look at what was happening outside, but my intuition stopped me.”

"Therefore, I have some doubts about things like the Evil Emperor's Relic and the He Shi Bi. I don't want to face the He Shi Bi at its most powerful period before my curiosity is satisfied."

"The Evil Emperor's Relic?" Wanwan thought for a moment and remembered what Zhu Yuyan couldn't forget. She couldn't help but ask, "Does Master Shi know where the Evil Emperor's Relic is? Could it be something like the He Shi Bi?"

Su Yuchen shook his head and said, "I don't know, so I sent the three of them to steal it and take a look. Maybe then we'll find the answer."

Wanwan asked, "How can Master Shi be so sure that those three fools can steal the He Shi Bi jade?"

Su Yuchen pointed mysteriously to the sky: "Because of fate."

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About half an hour later, the sound of bells rang out from the nearby Zen temple, accompanied by the murmuring of sutras. Wanwan looked impatient and said, "It seems that those three silly boys have disturbed Monk Liaokong and his four bald protectors!"

Su Yuchen shook his head, not worried at all. Instead, he said, "Buddha and demon are two sides of the same coin. If he can save you, why can't you save him? Why don't you blend your chanting into the Heavenly Demon Sound?"

Wanwan was stunned when she heard this. She felt as if she had grasped something, but she was still missing something. Moreover, the harder she tried to recall, the more the strange feeling disappeared, to the point that her energy gradually became turbulent.

Su Yuchen sighed, reached out and touched his brow. A flash of silver light disappeared in an instant, and Wanwan's body trembled. She coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"Thank you very much, Master Shi. Otherwise, Wanwan would have almost gone mad with qi."

Su Yuchen shook his head, looked into the distance, and then his expression changed. He said, "Very good, they've all arrived."

Wanwan glanced at the three figures descending from the heights in the distance, then followed Su Yuchen's footsteps, heading towards the other side of the hillside.

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As they emerged from the cliff edge of the woods on the other side of the hillside, they saw Xu Ziling tossing a beautiful jade piece shaped like an imperial seal to Kou Zhong. Kou Zhong caught it, let out a strange cry, and handed it to Ba Feng Han, who was standing nearby.

"Why is this thing so hot to the touch? If it's this hot, wouldn't it be a real ordeal to hold it around to stamp things every day?"

Hearing Kou Zhong's words, Xu Ziling said in surprise, "This treasure is clearly very cold. I almost felt my body freeze just now."

Ba Feng Han held it in his hand and examined it repeatedly. Hearing this, he said, "Holding this thing in my hand should make me feel calm. I was in a bad mood because of the pressure brought by the stone dragon, but now I feel much more at peace. It feels like not being able to advance to the Grandmaster level is not such an unacceptable thing."

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling stared in astonishment at the jade seal in his hand. Xu Ziling said, "This does fit Wang Shichong's statement that although it is helpful for cultivation, it changes with the weather, sometimes cold, sometimes hot, sometimes bright, sometimes dim."

Kou Zhong scratched his head and said, "It changes with the times, so why does it feel completely different in our hands? We can't control the changes in the times..."

Xu Ziling said speechlessly, "I don't know, I was just repeating what Wang Shichong said."

Kou Zhong:......

Ba Fenghan:......

Xu Ziling shrugged and said, "We'd better figure this out immediately and return to Luoyang before daybreak to hand it over to Master Shi, otherwise we'll be in big trouble!"

The two men were immediately alerted, realizing that Xu Ziling's words made perfect sense. The He Shi Bi jade could only be in their hands for a few hours, and they had to use that time to figure out the result they wanted.

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Seeing the three of them sitting cross-legged on the cliff top, gazing at the He Shi Bi jade under the moonlight, Su Yuchen turned around and asked, "What are your thoughts on the He Shi Bi jade?"

Wanwan shook her head and said, "I don't feel it very clearly. The He Shi Bi seems to be causing the Heavenly Demon True Qi in my body to surge, but this feeling is very slight. If Wanwan didn't have extremely strong control over the true qi in her body, she would hardly be able to feel this fluctuation."

Su Yuchen nodded and said, "Now is the time when the He Shi Bi's fluctuations are at their weakest. Once its energy becomes active again, perhaps I will be able to get the answer I want."

Just then, the three discussed the matter and decided to stimulate the He Shi Bi with their true energy, attempting to induce a change in the jade.

It wasn't until Xu Ziling channeled his true energy into the He Shi Bi jade that the previously dull and lackluster gem suddenly shone brightly, bursting forth with unparalleled brilliance. At the same time, a strange wave swept across the scene, causing everyone except Su Yuchen to be completely stunned and frozen in place.

Chapter 398 The Jade Disc of He Shi Bi 3

Just as the fluctuations of the He Shi Bi swept across the scene, two bright moons rose in Su Yuchen's eyes, carrying a clear and frozen radiance, decomposing and digesting the spiritual energy that had invaded his body.

In an instant, Su Yuchen's primordial spirit seemed to be in a vast and boundless universe, where all kinds of huge, tiny, distant and near celestial bodies and stars flashed by one by one, and countless stars revolved around each other in the dark universe, with the sun radiating infinite light and heat.

The next second, Su Yuchen's gaze rapidly rose, and two towering cosmic figures appeared in the dark universe, with four directions above their heads and black holes beneath their feet.

One of the phantoms was so dim yet so captivating, as if it were the center of the universe itself. The moment it appeared, it drew Su Yuchen's attention.

With a wave of his hand, the giant figure unleashed an energy that seemed both colorful and colorless. He absorbed the celestial bodies surrounding him into his palm, and with a slap, boundless energy erupted, shattering the giant opposite him.

"clear……"

The giants that had been smashed all around roared, and then, supported by energy, returned to human form.

Immediately afterwards, a seven-colored yet colorless energy and a seven-colored, multicolored energy broke through countless spatial and temporal distances, and a wisp of energy phantom brushed past Su Yuchen one after the other, falling into the stars behind him.

Su Yuchen lowered his head, his primordial spirit frantically issuing warnings, as if even the slightest glimmer of seven-colored light could completely obliterate him.

Mo Ran Su Yuchen was shocked. A strange feeling told him that the enormous phantom of the giant seemed to have glanced at him.

The next second, Su Yuchen's vision went black, and his gaze rapidly retreated. His eyes followed the seven-colored yet colorless energy into the star's body, and finally into a mountain, where fiery magma erupted.

Soon, the nearly exhausted energy merged with a piece of jade-like rock and was completely buried by the mountain and lava.

Upon arriving here, Su Yuchen's primordial spirit felt exhausted, and the next second he had already exited the illusion.