Fantasy: I Am the Villain.

Chapter Fifteen: Lingbo Weibu (Light Steps on Water)

"Brother Bai, do you really think that thief won't harm Miss Zhong Ling?"

Just as Bai Ke was concentrating on his plans, the worried Duan Yu started another round of rambling, which annoyed Bai Ke so much that he wanted to silence him.

Unfortunately, Duan Yu is one of the main characters in the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and if one wants to make progress in this world, one must not offend him.

Duan Yu, who could neither be hit nor spoken to, lived in this strange state by the Sword Lake at the foot of Wuliang Mountain.

Seeing that Bai Ke was pretending not to hear, he realized that he had been too long-winded, so he could only shake his head and sigh, then lean against a tree and sit down in melancholy.

"Phew... this kid has finally quieted down. When I was reading Jin Yong's original works, I didn't realize he was such a chatterbox. He's just a bit dull, a bit silly, and a bit pathetic..."

Thinking of this, Bai Ke recalled his middle school days in his previous life, when he would stay up late every night reading Jin Yong and Gu Long's martial arts novels under the covers.

Back then, it wasn't as convenient for students to read martial arts novels as it is now, with mobile phones, computers, and MP4 players available almost everything.

Back then, they couldn't do that. They would usually sneak a couple of books from the old man selling used books in the alley near the school gate, stuff them into their clothes, and take them back to their dorm, afraid of being seen.

Secretly reading martial arts novels was a craze among boys at the time.

If someone were to possess a brand-new martial arts novel by Jin Yong, Gu Long, Liang Xiaosheng, or others, they would truly be as glamorous as a peerless martial arts master in the book.

Bai Ke still remembers how he saved up to buy a second-hand copy of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" back then, and treasured it for many days.

It's a pity that this time we've come to the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. If it were the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes...

Bai Ke had no choice but to head straight to the foot of Zhongnan Mountain and the Tomb of the Living Dead to find the stunningly beautiful "aunt" and have a good look at her.

You should know that Bai Ke, who is at the Yuan Shen realm, is a truly unstoppable figure in the world of Tian Long Ba Bu, where there are hardly any innate masters.

However, this is now the world of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," and given how far back in time that "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" is, the current situation is quite different.

Bai Ke only remembered that Duan Yu must have had a strange encounter here, entered a cave, and then learned the Beiming Divine Skill and Lingbo Steps.

As for the other two main characters in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Qiao Feng should still be the invincible and heroic Chief Qiao, and Xu Zhu should still be the timid and submissive little monk.

Now that I'm following Duan Yu, I should learn the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) first.

There's no need to worry about the Northern Darkness Divine Art; it's just an ordinary cultivation method for internal energy, though it might be incredibly valuable to others in the martial world.

But for Bai Ke, the only interesting thing about it is the ability to absorb other people's internal energy.

It's just that it's interesting, nothing more than touching on some rudimentary aspects of the Devouring Path, without even reaching the threshold of the Devouring Law.

If you cultivate haphazardly, you might end up with impure spiritual energy within your body, and you'll have to spend time purifying it, which would be a losing proposition.

It is important to know that in the path of cultivation, one must not be greedy for quick results or act rashly. Bai Ke still remembers the example his father gave him when he taught him.

It is said that thousands of years ago there was an old demon, whose disciple, perhaps having entered some ancient cultivation site, was lucky enough to survive and instead obtained a divine skill, which he called the "Star Absorbing Technique".

After acquiring divine power, that person never dodged in battle, devouring all supernatural abilities and magical treasures without hesitation.

Ultimately, he died from absorbing too much spiritual energy, which caused his meridians to become disordered and his body to explode.

It can be said that throughout history, many have tried to greedily seize the power of the Devouring Law, but very few have succeeded.

Bai Ke felt a pang of sympathy, and of course, he didn't want to end up dying from a body explosion like him. Therefore, he definitely wouldn't consider the Northern Darkness Divine Art.

As for the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique), Bai Ke expressed great interest. Having transmigrated from the modern world to the cultivation realm, if there's anything more advanced than the people here, it's his sense of crisis.

Having played online games in his previous life, Bai Ke knows all too well that in this world, the best strategy is to survive.

A player with amazing damage output may not necessarily win, but a player with skillful and cunning positioning will definitely die later, and might even be able to pull off an incredible comeback and carry the entire team.

Therefore, Bai Ke desperately wanted a powerful escape technique or a dodging skill.

After going through all of the original owner's memories, it was discovered that the original owner was actually a crazy output enthusiast.

The supernatural abilities he cultivated included things like the Thirty-Six Swords of Gentle Breeze, the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique, the Jade Bamboo Sword, and even a Heart-wrenching Sword Technique...

"I've got the Ecstasy Palm technique... what kind of weird sword technique is this?"

Bai Ke curled his lip. Moreover, it seemed that there was some hidden danger in this sword technique. In any case, this unlucky guy hadn't been practicing this sword technique for long before Bai Ke usurped his place.

"Alright... if we keep investigating this, it'll just lead to a lot of trouble. Anyone with a brain knows it's the Second Elder's faction pulling the strings behind the scenes."

Otherwise, who would dare to secretly harm me behind my cheap old man's back?

Bai Ke's father, Bai Yan, was the Supreme Elder of Tian Ce Palace and the highest-ranking person in charge of the Enforcement Hall. Although he had resigned from the title of Enforcement Elder, he devoted himself to comprehending the Dao of Heaven.

However, the Enforcement Hall is still firmly under Bai Yan's control, wielding immense power. Only Bai Yan's senior brother, the current head of Tian Ce Palace, can surpass Bai Yan.

"Swordsmanship, swordsmanship, and more swordsmanship! You've been practicing until your brain's completely fried... You don't even have a single escape technique or supernatural ability. If you don't die, who will?"

Frustrated, Bai Ke grumbled indignantly. He couldn't remember how Duan Yu got into the place where the Northern Darkness Divine Skill and Lingbo Steps were kept in the original novel, so he could only wait for Duan Yu to go in and find them first.

On the other side, Duan Yu saw that his newly acquainted Bai Ke was still meditating cross-legged and showed no sign of stopping anytime soon. Out of boredom, he began to look around.

He had no idea that Bai Ke could fly, and thought that Bai Ke was just like an ordinary martial artist who only knew some basic lightness skills. So he took the initiative to explore the surrounding terrain, hoping to escape from here.

Soon, Bai Ke saw Duan Yu searching around, first discovering the secret of the Wuliang Sword Sect's "Wuliang Jade Wall," and then the cave that Bai Ke had been looking forward to.

As the voices called out, "Brother Bai, Brother Bai, come and see quickly," Bai Ke stood up.

"Haha! Finally found it. After waiting so long, we can finally see the true face of that 'Lingbo Weibu' (a martial arts technique)!"

Following Duan Yu's footsteps, Bai Ke entered an extremely hidden cave, where he saw Duan Yu standing in front of a white jade statue, holding two thread-bound ancient books in his hands, excitedly greeting him.