Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

Hu Qing was undecided between the two books. The comprehensiveness and depth of Overlord's Warfare attracted him, while the mystery and sharpness of Netherworld Sword Art made him reluctant to give up.

"'Overlord's Battle Method' is suitable for improving overall strength, while 'Netherworld Sword Technique' is more suitable for dealing with various emergencies." Hu Qing weighed the pros and cons in his mind. "Both are top-grade earth-level books. How should I choose?"

After careful consideration, Hu Qing finally decided to choose "The Overlord's Tactics".

He felt that instead of pursuing temporary tricks, it would be better to improve his basics.

"The Overlord's Tactics" will enable him and Gu Yang to go further on the road of cultivation in the future.

"Let's choose 'Overlord's Tactics'."

Hu Qing made a decision. He put the "Netherworld Sword Art" back on the shelf and picked up the "Overlord's War Strategy" with both hands.

However, as he was about to leave, his eyes were caught by an inconspicuous black volume at the bottom of the bookshelf.

The scroll looked very ordinary, even a little worn out, and was placed under the bookcase as a footstool.

An idea suddenly flashed through Hu Qing's mind. He recalled the plot he had seen in a novel in his previous life. It is often the most inconspicuous objects that hide the biggest secrets.

"Perhaps..." Hu Qing thought to himself, "There are some secrets hidden in this book."

He bent down, gently placed "The Overlord's War Strategy" back on the stone platform, then reached out and picked up the black scroll.

There is no text on the cover of the book, only some signs of wear and tear, showing its age.

Hu Qing carefully opened the scroll and found that there was no text inside, but a black fragment.

This piece of fragment looks very ordinary, but Hu Qing's intuition tells him that this is not an ordinary piece of fragment.

He held the fragment up to the light and examined it carefully. He saw that the surface of the fragment seemed to be engraved with some strange patterns. These patterns flickered faintly under the light, appearing mysterious.

"What is this?" Hu Qing's heart was full of curiosity and confusion.

Just as Hu Qing picked up the fragment and tried to wrap it with spiritual power, the fragment suddenly changed.

It seemed to be given life and drilled directly into Hu Qing's body, staying with the petal.

This scene surprised Hu Qing. He felt a huge suction force that began to absorb his spiritual power, and the mysterious petals began to slowly regain their glow.

He could feel that there seemed to be some mysterious connection between the petal and the black fragment, so he simply ignored it and let it absorb him. At most, it would drain him dry anyway.

Hu Qing looked at the scroll in his hand again and found that a few large characters had appeared on the scroll at some point - "Life and Death Battle Strategy".

These four words are full of power and mystery, and seem to contain some profound truth of martial arts.

"Life and Death Battle Method..." Hu Qing muttered to himself. He could sense the powerful force behind these four words. "I don't know what rank it is, but if it dares to use such a name, it must be powerful. This is it."

When Hu Qing walked out of the treasury holding the "Life and Death Battle Method", the emperor was indeed a little surprised.

He originally thought that Hu Qing would choose "The Overlord's Tactics" or "The Netherworld Sword Technique", both of which were world-famous secret manuals of tactics, and he himself had forgotten when he put "The Life and Death Tactics" into the national treasury.

The emperor looked at Hu Qing, his tone tinged with concern. "Guyang, are you sure you want to choose the 'Life and Death Combat Technique'? This technique doesn't seem to be on the roster, and its value is unknown."

Hu Qing replied firmly, "Your Majesty, I have decided to choose the 'Life and Death Battle Method'. Although it may seem insignificant, I believe it must have its unique features."

The emperor frowned slightly, clearly puzzled by Hu Qing's choice. "Gu Yang, do you know that choosing an unknown combat method may make your cultivation path full of unknowns and risks?"

Hu Qing's eyes revealed a hint of determination: "Your Majesty, I understand your concerns. But I believe that this battle method is destined for me. I am willing to take this risk and explore its secrets."

The emperor looked at Hu Qing's determined eyes and finally nodded: "Very good, Gu Yang. I respect your choice. Since you have made up your mind, I will support you. I believe that your choice will not disappoint me."

The emperor then pulled out an exquisite jade box from his bosom and handed it to Hu Qing: "These are thirty mid-grade spirit stones, which will greatly benefit your cultivation. I give them to you in the hope that you can make further progress on the path of cultivation."

Hu Qing took the jade box and felt the pure spiritual energy emanating from the spirit stone within. His heart was filled with gratitude. "Your Majesty, I thank you for your generosity and trust. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

When Hu Qing was about to take his leave from the emperor and prepare to practice the "Life and Death Battle Method" he had just acquired, the emperor suddenly called him.

There was a glint of curiosity and inquiry in the emperor's eyes, and he obviously remembered Hu Qing's performance in the examination room that day very clearly.

"Guyang, wait a moment."

There was an unquestionable majesty in the emperor's voice, which made Hu Qing stop.

Hu Qing turned around and asked respectfully, "Your Majesty, do you have any further instructions?"

The emperor stood up and walked over to Hu Qing, his tone inquiring. "I'm very curious about the flying device you used in the exam room that day. In this world, only cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage and above can fly. And you're only at the Body Tempering stage, yet you can soar freely in the air. This is truly incredible."

Hu Qing smiled slightly. He knew what the emperor was wondering about, so he explained in detail, "Your Majesty, that's a device called a 'spiritual sphere'. Spiritual energy is lighter than air, and a large amount of spiritual energy is gathered into a ball, allowing people to fly in the air."

A hint of surprise flashed in the emperor's eyes. "Aura Sphere? The name sounds quite novel. Can it fly with just aura?"

Hu Qing nodded. "That's right, Your Majesty. The creation of a spiritual sphere requires special materials. By injecting spiritual energy into the balloon, the spiritual energy inside is concentrated, generating lift. When the lift is greater than the weight of the balloon and the person, the person can fly."

The emperor's eyes flashed with interest. "This device sounds very interesting and has practical value. Gu Yang, can you tell me in detail how this spiritual sphere is made?"

Hu Qing explained the process of making and using the Aura Ball to the emperor in detail: "Your Majesty, making an Aura Ball requires special monster hides. The hide must be able to withstand tremendous spiritual power. By controlling the strength of the spiritual power, the lift of the Aura Ball can be adjusted, thereby controlling the altitude and direction of flight."

The emperor listened to Hu Qing's explanation with a gleam of admiration in his eyes:

"Guyang, I am amazed by your wisdom and creativity. If this device can be popularized, it will bring great convenience to our military and civilian use."