The Rebirth of Bai Qi: The Way of Qi

Bai Qi strolled along the mountain path. Having undergone the trials of the illusion, he was reborn, his heart clear and his senses sharp.

Looking into the distance, one is surrounded by mountains that undulate like a giant dragon, with lush green pines and cypresses covering the slopes.

The sky was clear and bright, and the view was peaceful and open, but he had a vague feeling that danger lurked in the world, like the mysterious undercurrents in the martial arts world.

This unease seems to be related to some kind of test that is about to be faced.

Legend has it that although the world is vast, the way of heaven has its own laws, and those extraordinary people who transcend ordinary people often cannot escape the tribulation of lightning.

The tribulation of lightning is Heaven's response to those who defy Heaven, intending to use the power of thunder to annihilate them without a trace.

Bai Qi understood this point, knowing that only by passing the tribulation could he advance further and even surpass his previous life.

With thirteen blades still hanging overhead, he had no choice but to meet them head-on.

He stood atop the mountain, gazing into the distance. This place was far removed from the mortal world, as if it touched the heavens.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the once clear sky, and soon they covered the sky like a heavy, leaden pot, with the wind rising and the dark clouds rolling.

Lightning flashed faintly in the clouds, like the cold, piercing gaze of a ferocious beast.

Bai Qi felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the tribulation was imminent. He remained calm, composed himself, and raised his head to meet this unpredictable power.

In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared from the depths of the sky, the enormous boom seemingly striking the soul and shaking the entire world.

Bai Qi's heart was as still as water. He felt his blood rushing through his body due to excitement, but he remained incredibly calm under immense pressure.

He strode forward, standing on this stage of heaven and earth, as if facing an abyss, yet his resolve remained unwavering.

A deafening clap of thunder, accompanied by a blinding flash of white lightning, shattered the silence and struck directly.

Bai Qi could almost feel the vibrations of the lightning; each bolt of lightning was an incomparably sharp blade, threatening to cleave him in the boundless void.

Amidst the sudden and massive tremor, Bai Qi bravely swept open his sleeves and used his own strength to withstand the impact.

He opened his palm, and streams of refined Qi flowed between his palms. His vast Qi field around him transformed into a barrier to resist the fierce power of the lightning.

Although he was unwilling to fully reveal his demonic energy, he still couldn't help but let out his unfathomable demonic nature.

The power of lightning seemed to transform into thirteen invisible giant hands, crisscrossing down from all directions.

Bai Qi remained calm. In the midst of the resistance, he knew that this was the true beginning of his challenge to the Heavenly Dao.

With a thought, he mobilized the two streams of Qi within his body. The demonic Qi and the celestial Qi intertwined within him like dragons and snakes, embracing each other yet remaining incompatible.

The balance that had been painstakingly cultivated was constantly being broken by the impact of this thunderous power.

Bai Qi felt every inch of his muscles and bones cracking, as if the power of the lightning was about to crush him to dust.

Although he was unwilling to show weakness, he felt powerless and lacked the strength to do so.

At this critical moment, a soft and clear melody suddenly came from the horizon, flowing gently like a spring, like light shining into darkness.

In the midst of this raging war, the sound of the zither, like a trace of time and space, awakened him.

The sound of the zither grew louder as it approached, its melody lingering and melodious. Bai Qi's heart skipped a beat, and his mind calmed down as a result.

The two strands of Qi that had been tangled together began to flow smoothly again, the pressure within the body gradually eased, and the method of circulating Qi was reorganized under the guidance of the zither music.

A thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately realized that this was a rescue from Situ Yan.

He remembered that he had met her once before and knew that although she was a woman, she possessed boundless wisdom.

She alone used music to awaken his soul at crucial moments, both correcting and guiding him, turning obstacles into nothingness.

So, the music playing at this moment must be her unwavering support and expectation for him all along.

Under the cleansing influence of the zither music, his mind seemed to expand, and the energy within him intertwined and permeated with the thunderous will of the outside world.

Bai Qi knew that this was an unprecedented opportunity for him, and he had to draw out the demonic energy from this depression so that he could coexist and dance with the heavens and earth.

The world quickly became harmonious, and gradually, the fierce thunder was soothed by the sound of the zither.

Bai Qi had no idea when this tribulation of lightning would end. He was solely focused on following the flow of energy that connected his soul with the heavens and earth, capturing every detail.

The long standoff seemed endless, but the rumbling of thunder gradually subsided, as if searching for its own place in the boundless expanse.

The power of the zither music had already penetrated deep into Bai Qi's soul, a relentless force.

He silently confronted the lightning, and the Qi that had already condensed in his palm suddenly dispersed, turning into a stream that returned to the world.

In that instant, he seemed to feel a state of ultimate naturalness, a perfect embodiment that transcended both the demonic path and the heavenly path, the source of his unparalleled confidence in the world.

At that very moment, the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased, and the thunder slowly dissipated in the sky, leaving behind a vast starry sky, once again revealing its boundless and immeasurable true form.

Bai Qi felt lost and confused, yet also as if he had gained something. He knew that this ordeal had placed him on a completely new level.

He glimpsed a face in the distant sky, amidst the ever-turning clouds, seemingly humming a tune, its notes drifting on the wind with the melody of a zither.

His vision cleared, and his inner perception, like the rising sun, illuminated every corner.

Bai Qi knew that he was no longer the same person he once was. Although his body and mind were still not at ease, his soul had been cleansed of worldly dust in this calamity.

Bai Qi stood atop the mountain, gazing at the vast, bright sky that had once again appeared, and gently offered a thoughtful greeting. This companion of another consciousness would also be a partner on the next journey.

He suddenly felt that there was no longer any barrier between him and the world. This cultivation had allowed him to merge with destiny once again. However, there was still a trace of pursuit in his heart that he needed to answer in the journey ahead, but he was no longer bound by it.