Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Terrifying Senior Sister!

 

The master and disciple drank until dawn. When Ye Tianming woke up, Mu Guanchen was no longer in the main hall.

Ye Tianming felt his head was very swollen because he hadn’t used his cultivation to resist the effects of alcohol yesterday. He shook his head vigorously, circulating the mystic energy in his body, and the effects of alcohol immediately dissipated.

Ye Tianming asked, “Tower Ancestor, did I say anything inappropriate last night?”

Little Tower replied, “What do you think?”

Ye Tianming: “…….”

Little Tower continued, “Don’t worry, your teacher also said many things he shouldn’t have.”

Ye Tianming immediately became curious, “What did my teacher say?”

Little Tower said, “All rebellious talk. You should ask him yourself.”

Ye Tianming: “…….”

Ye Tianming looked around but didn’t see Mu Guanchen. So he went to the back mountain to practice. He slowly closed his eyes, and beneath his feet, the earth vein energy began to surge. This time, he started to draw the earth vein energy into his body. Because his physical body had been strengthened, he could now withstand more earth vein energy.

Soon, countless streams of earth vein energy entered his body. He slowly clenched his fists, feeling his body filled with power.

Suddenly, he pointed with his fingers, and a stream of earth vein energy transformed into a golden energy sword that flew out along his arm. Several dozen yards away, a huge rock shattered instantly. Moreover, the energy sword plunged into the ground, tearing open a deep crevice in the earth.

Seeing this, Ye Tianming’s face immediately broke into a smile. At his current level, he could fully control swords with his energy, but the power of normal energy swords couldn’t compare to this earth vein energy sword. The sword formed from earth vein energy was several times more powerful than ordinary energy swords.

And now he could control nine swords at once!

The power was immense, and because it was earth vein energy, he didn’t have to worry about depleting his mystic energy. In other words, his sword control could be endless in theory. Of course, while controlling swords didn’t consume mystic energy, it did consume mental power. The good thing was that it didn’t deplete the mystic energy in his body.

In the time that followed, he began to study the earth power, sword control techniques, and mental power.

He could draw the energy into his body, then condense it into swords that flew out to kill enemies. Similarly, he could directly manipulate the earth vein energy without passing it through his body… but then the power would be beyond his control, truly a mutually assured destruction approach. Once used, his mental power would definitely be unable to withstand it, resulting in unconsciousness at best or death at worst.

His idea was to control the external earth vein energy without passing it through his body. This way, the earth would become his dantian, his physical body.

He told his idea to Tower Elder, who after listening said, “It’s not impossible, but it places extremely high demands on your mental power and control…”

Ye Tianming nodded, “I know, but my real purpose isn’t just to control the earth power.”

Little Tower was puzzled, “Then what is your purpose?”

Ye Tianming said seriously, “To establish my own cultivation system!”

“Huh?”

Little Tower was shocked, “You… what?”

Ye Tianming repeated seriously, “To establish my own cultivation system.”

Little Tower: “…….”

Ye Tianming explained earnestly, “My technique is special. Not only can I absorb energy, but I can also manipulate it. Since I can manipulate earth vein energy, I can naturally manipulate other powers too. Of course, I won’t be too ambitious now. I’ll thoroughly master this earth power and develop a complete cultivation system before trying others.”

Little Tower was curious, “Why do you have this idea?”

Ye Tianming said solemnly, “Tower Ancestor, my resources can never compare to those of disciples from great families and sects. Therefore, following the normal cultivation system and methods, I can never catch up to them unless you give me a cheat code!”

Little Tower was greatly shocked, “You know what a cheat code is?”

Ye Tianming asked in return, “Tower Elder, you know too?”

Little Tower: “…….”

Ye Tianming said, “I saw it in some books from the Great Dao Bookstore, then I asked the bookseller who explained it to me. Tower Ancestor, how do you know this term?”

Little Tower said, “Have you forgotten? I am a sage, a great sage. I’ve read more books than meals you’ve eaten.”

Ye Tianming smiled, “That’s true… but even if there were cheat codes, I wouldn’t want them.”

Little Tower didn’t understand, “Why not?”

Ye Tianming pondered, “Excessive reliance on external things makes one a slave to those things, right?”

Little Tower said, “Right.”

Ye Tianming said seriously, “Tower Ancestor, I believe I can establish my own cultivation method because my technique still has great potential. Of course, I’m not saying I won’t learn from existing cultivation systems. I can learn and draw from them, but I can try to forge my own path…”

He paused, then continued, “Tower Ancestor, do you think I’m being presumptuous?”

Little Tower replied, “It’s not about what I think, what do you think?”

Ye Tianming said sincerely, “This is just my personal idea, but I know my knowledge and understanding of cultivation are still very shallow, especially since I’ve never seen the wider world and know nothing about it. So although I want to walk a different path, I still feel anxious and confused. That’s why I want Tower Ancestor to guide me and help me determine the direction of my future.”

Hearing this, Little Tower smiled like a loving father, “I’m very pleased because what I feared most during this time was that you would become arrogant after achieving a little success, but now I see you haven’t at all.”

Ye Tianming quickly said, “It’s all thanks to Tower Ancestor’s guidance.”

“Haha!”

Little Tower laughed heartily, “Don’t be like that. Your Tower Ancestor isn’t a tower with vanity. I’m a tower that has transcended base interests.”

Ye Tianming said seriously, “I’m not flattering Tower Ancestor. Every word is from my heart. Tower Ancestor, I will take care of you in your old age.”

Little Tower smiled, “I believe you’re speaking from your heart because you are a sincere person.”

His happiness was genuine. After all, what kind of life had he lived with those three previous fellows?

The first one was always either burning souls or self-destructing, while the latter two were always trying to deceive and trick him. Heaven knows how he had survived all these years.

Now finally, after extreme misfortune comes good fortune, he had met an honest and sincere person.

Little Tower smiled, “You just said you want to establish a completely new cultivation system. I think this idea is good and entirely feasible. Don’t have any worries. Think boldly and act boldly.”

Ye Tianming expressed some concern, “I’m just afraid that later…”

Little Tower interrupted him directly, “Don’t be afraid. Listen to me. Think boldly and act boldly. Tower Ancestor is here for everything, and I will protect you.”

Ye Tianming grinned, “With Tower Ancestor’s words, I’m reassured.”

He wasn’t flattering or playing mind games. Everything he said was sincere. He had never underestimated Tower Ancestor, who in his view was many levels above him. Moreover, Tower Ancestor had been good to him, so he genuinely respected him.

Besides, he understood a principle: when facing such a powerful figure, the only thing a small character like him could do was be sincere. Never pretend to know what you don’t or play mind games, because to such powerful figures, they can see through any tricks. Playing mind games or schemes would only bring humiliation upon oneself.

Simply put, be sincere in dealing with people and matters. As for whether one can obtain good fortune and opportunities, that’s up to fate.

In the time that followed, he continued to study his sword control techniques and earth power, determined to master them thoroughly.

Before he knew it, he had practiced until the afternoon. He tidied up and returned to the academy. As soon as he arrived, Academy Master Song Shi appeared before him, “Come with me tomorrow morning.”

Ye Tianming asked excitedly, “Academy Master, are we going for actual combat?”

Song Shi looked at him, “Hmm… why are you so excited?”

Ye Tianming grinned, “No reason, just really want some actual combat experience.”

Song Shi smiled, “Don’t get too excited too early… Get some rest tonight. We’ll leave early tomorrow morning.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Alright.”

After Song Shi left, Ye Tianming entered the hall where Mu Guanchen lived. Mu Guanchen was sitting at his desk writing something.

Seeing Ye Tianming enter, Mu Guanchen put down his pen and looked at him, smiling, “The Academy Master has already told you?”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Yes.”

Mu Guanchen said, “Then get some rest early.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Teacher, you should rest early too.”

After saying this, he went to lie down on the bed in the corner. Since he had given his room to Senior Sister Fu Cang, he had been sharing a room with his teacher Mu Guanchen.

He didn’t sleep but took out the book that the Great Dao Bookstore seller had given him to read. He read it every night before sleeping. Looking at the book, he silently read to himself: “The class issue cannot be treated with mercy; one must overthrow everything…”

Mu Guanchen sat at his desk, sometimes writing, sometimes deep in thought.

The night passed.

The next day, after getting ready, Ye Tianming arrived early at the mountain gate. As soon as he arrived, he saw Song Shi and Fu Cang.

Ye Tianming was surprised, “Senior Sister is coming too?”

Fu Cang looked at him without saying anything.

Song Shi smiled, “Of course. Follow me.”

With that, he turned and disappeared into the horizon.

Fu Cang lightly stomped her right foot, and a sonic boom suddenly echoed. Then she appeared at the edge of the horizon, leaving behind a terrifying long trench.

With that single movement, she had torn through space itself.

Ye Tianming watched in astonishment… Was this Senior Sister a max-level boss playing in a newbie area?