The Book Soul Chronicles: Godslayer

Ye Qingyang had been back at the Tiangang Sect for some time. Having let go of his obsession with his family and successfully broken through the barrier, he focused his attention on dealing with Chu Xingyun.

Ye Qingyang was very cautious. He chose multiple backup plans and made many preparations, but he still felt it was not enough. He stared at the things on the ground and muttered to himself.

"I've smeared my improved, highly poisonous dagger with a knife for frontal assassinations; these two bottles, when combined, form the highly poisonous Floating Dream Powder and Returning Dream Incense, which can be used to kill unexpectedly; and these mist eggs can confuse the eyes and are suitable for sneak attacks."

"There are only a few cultivation techniques suitable for my body, but fortunately I didn't listen to Chu Xingyun and still learned some. Although what I learned is quite varied, it can still save my life in critical moments."

"Now there is the 'Flowing Light and Shadow' technique, which can increase speed and is suitable for sneak attacks, and there is also a technique called 'Clear Mirror of Flaws', which is designed for cultivators who want to better find the enemy's weaknesses and exploit them in battle."

"With these, my chances of winning have increased significantly. But he'll be back in less than ten days. Can he wait any longer? All I can do is stall him as much as possible; the longer it takes, the better. But for now, I can only play it by ear. I hope I can succeed!"

Ye Qingyang's weapon, a short sword, was given to him by Han Feiyu. The deadly poison on it was a concoction he made by combining what he had learned with the memories given to him by the mysterious person. It was a poison called Jueji Dan, which could severely injure the spiritual veins of cultivators and kill mortals instantly.

As for the Floating Dream Powder and Returning Dream Fragrance used together, they were developed by him by chance when he was studying pharmacology. The two can be used separately without harming the body, and even if they are mixed together, they will not cause death.

However, if the body ingests too much of the Dream-Returning Powder, and a certain amount of toxins have accumulated in the body, simply smelling a certain amount of Dream-Returning Incense will stimulate the toxins in the body. The toxins will immediately enter the internal organs, causing the body to suddenly lose strength and slowly watch its vitality slip away.

One of the life-saving techniques in the "Flowing Light and Shadow Escape Technique".

Brief Introduction to the Technique: The Flowing Light and Shadow Technique emphasizes "a mind as still as water, a body as swift as flowing light." Through a special internal energy cultivation method, it concentrates the body's true energy in the legs and meridians, enhancing explosive power and achieving ultimate speed. Simultaneously, the technique allows the practitioner to blend seamlessly with their surroundings during high-speed movement, making them difficult for enemies to detect.

Cultivation Method:

1. Calm your mind and focus your spirit: Practice for one hour each morning and evening. Sit cross-legged, form hand seals, concentrate your true energy in your dantian, calm your mind and focus your spirit, and feel the flow of true energy in your body.

2. Light and Shadow Footwork: Based on the mental techniques, this involves specific footwork training. Every morning, choose an open space and run along a specific trajectory. The footwork should be light and silent, gradually increasing the speed until your shadow is as light as a shadow.

3. Qi Circulation: During cultivation, one must constantly monitor the circulation of Qi, guiding it from the dantian to the legs, and then circulating it throughout the body via the leg meridians to enhance explosive power. Since Ye Qingyang had no Qi and could only use spiritual power, the effect was unexpectedly doubled.

Move characteristics:

1. Flash of Light: When this move is activated, true energy bursts forth instantly, and the cultivator's figure moves like light and lightning, instantly moving dozens of feet to avoid the enemy's attack.

2. Vanishing Without a Trace: When moving at high speed, the cultivator's figure will blend into the surrounding environment, as if disappearing into the void, making it difficult for the enemy to track.

3. Shadow Clone: ​​At advanced levels, cultivators can use their true energy to create multiple illusory images, disrupting the enemy's vision and thus gaining more time to escape.

Cultivation Precautions:

1. Pure Qi: To practice this martial art, one must ensure the purity of one's Qi and avoid being agitated or impulsive, lest one suffer from qi deviation.

2. Proceed step by step: Beginners should start with basic footwork and gradually increase the speed. Do not rush to achieve results, otherwise it is easy to damage the meridians.

3. Environment Selection: When practicing footwork, choose an open and flat place to prevent accidents during high-speed movement.

As Ye Qingyang read the introduction in the book, he learned that through diligent practice and focused comprehension, "Flowing Light and Shadow" could greatly enhance a cultivator's escape ability, enabling them to quickly escape danger and protect themselves when facing peril.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Chu Xingyun returned to the sect, and Ye Qingyang also acted according to plan, using Dream Dissolve in his tea and bath water. During this time, Chu Xingyun's gaze became increasingly blatant, and he began to urge Ye Qingyang on, so Ye Qingyang had no choice but to focus on his cultivation.

During this time, Ye Qingyang also inquired about Wu Penghui's disappearance, but Chu Xingyun simply said that he missed home and went home. Ye Qingyang didn't believe a word of it. If he really wanted to go home, why would he leave without saying goodbye? He would definitely ask for permission to leave. At the same time, an ominous premonition rose in his heart.

He also accelerated the progress of the plan, until one evening, Chu Xingyun took him to a secluded cave. The cave was eerie, with what appeared to be some kind of formation pattern in the middle.

Ye Qingyang understood immediately; he was preparing to possess someone's body. So he quietly opened the Dream-Returning Incense in his hand, his face becoming alert, and his short sword was ready to be drawn from his sleeve at any moment. But in an instant, his face turned into a tense expression.

He asked tremblingly, "Master, where is this place? What are we doing here?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xingyun, who was walking in front of him, suddenly stopped, his figure disappearing into the shadows, and said coldly, "What are you doing? You'll find out soon enough!"

After saying that, he took two more steps forward, but suddenly realized that the person behind him was standing motionless, staring at him with a sinister gaze.

Chu Xingyun smiled. He knew the other party must have noticed something. The thought made him even more interested. He was quite confident that the other party couldn't escape his grasp.

He asked, "Do you know something?"

What seemed like a question was actually an affirmation. Ye Qingyang stopped pretending and, estimating that the time was almost up, directly admitted that he knew all of Ye Qingyang's plans.

Chu Xingyun's face turned cold. He asked how the other man knew, but the other man just smiled coldly and did not answer him. Just as he was about to get angry, he felt something was wrong with his body. His body suddenly went weak and he could not stand up. He swayed and finally managed to stand up, but he found that his life force was draining away, which greatly surprised him.

He opened his mouth and asked loudly, "What...what did you do?"

Ye Qingyang said expressionlessly, "Self-preservation! What does Master think your disciple can do?"

Chu Xingyun's face hardened. He hadn't expected his disciple to be such a tough nut to crack. He absolutely couldn't let him grow stronger. This thought was deeply etched into his mind.

Then he roared, "Hurry up and do it!"