Urban Martial Saint

Chapter 1988 - 1988: Wendao Stone

The lifespan of an ordinary person reaching a century is already quite remarkable. In Ancestor Chen Tuan's era, it was an even more difficult feat. Yet, Ancestor Chen Tuan left these Nine Charts, which are merely the foundation of the Innate Skill, and they can allow a mortal to live to one hundred years old. This clearly shows how powerful the Innate Skill truly is!Moreover, the key point is that Ancestor Chen Tuan mentioned these Nine Charts work even better for Martial Artists. With diligent practice, not only can their achievements be boundless, but their lifespan can reach one hundred and fifty years, an even more challenging feat.

Ye Qing has encountered many masters emerging from seclusion, whose strength has reached the peak level. However, their lifespan only reaches to one hundred twenty or thirty at most. Individuals like Fu Qingping and Shen Tianjun are exemplary, yet their lifespan is merely one hundred twenty or thirty years. Additionally, according to them, their lifespan is about to end, demonstrating that even with their strength, reaching one hundred fifty years old is not easy. If even the Peak Masters cannot live to one hundred fifty, yet the foundation of the Innate Skill can allow a Martial Artist to reach one hundred fifty years, isn't that even more astonishing?

Ye Qing suddenly recalled the longstanding tales that Buddhist and Taoist Magic all have methods for prolonging life. Ye Qing is not yet aware of the Buddha-Demon methods, but now it seems, could the Taoist Sect's method for life extension not be this Innate Skill?

Being able to let mortals live to one hundred years, and Martial Artists live to one hundred fifty years, this simply breaks the shackles of lifespan, this is the true prolonging of life! And this is only the foundation of the Innate Skill. If it were the complete Innate Skill, how long could it allow a person to live? Ye Qing simply cannot imagine!

Additionally, Ye Qing remembered earlier when he sat cross-legged according to the postures in these drawings, two forces within him suddenly surged. This situation had occurred before when encountering Wuji, where Wuji's internal force also confronted Ye Qing's. And earlier practicing the Taoist Sect's Innate Skill, was in fact practicing the Taoist Sect's Cultivation Technique, as the practice progresses, Taoist Sect's power naturally arises, which naturally triggers the vigilance of Buddha-Demon power. The turmoil of Buddha-Demon power is actually a precaution against the Taoist Sect's power.

Ye Qing quickly scrutinized the Nine Charts again to ensure he accurately memorized them, before leaping down from the Stone Platform. These Nine Charts of the Innate Skill could be considered treasures of rare value. Ye Qing needs not only to memorize them but also bring them out to teach those around him. People like Fu Qingping and Shen Tianjun, who have good relationships with Ye Qing, are quite elderly. Learning this Innate Skill can enhance their strength and extend their life, which is what Ye Qing most desires to see.

After jumping down from the Stone Platform, Ye Qing carefully examined it. According to Ancestor Chen Tuan, this Stone Platform is the Wendao Stone Ye Qing has been searching for ever since entering the mountain.

In Ye Qing's view, although this Wendao Stone is hidden very well, with Wuji's strength, he shouldn't be unable to find it. After all, there are four Giant Snakes in the pond on the clearing, and a Fat Jiao within the cave. Even if Wuji discovers these things, upon tracking them down, he would undoubtedly find this Wendao Stone. But why has Wuji entered several times without discovering this Wendao Stone? Could it be just as Ancestor Chen Tuan said, only the predestined can see it?

According to Ancestor Chen Tuan, facing this Wendao Stone, with three kneels and nine bows, one can obtain the hidden Karmic Dao inside. Ye Qing naturally has no doubts. He retreated two steps and respectfully performed three kneels and nine bows towards the Stone Platform. No matter if there truly is Karmic Dao inside, at least this Stone Platform is a place where Ancestor Chen Tuan once sat. For this esteemed Taoist figure, performing the ceremony of three kneels and nine bows is indeed appropriate.

While Ye Qing performed the three kneels and nine bows, the Fat Jiao outside the door, originally lying down, suddenly jolted up, looking at Ye Qing vigilantly, seemingly guarding against something. Seeing Ye Qing perform the three kneels and nine bows, the Fat Jiao was visibly agitated, roaring and thrashing about at the doorway, wanting to rush inside, yet seemed to be wary of something, not daring to enter.

Ye Qing didn't pay attention to the situation of the Fat Jiao. Being in this Stone Chamber for so long, the Fat Jiao has constantly blocked the entrance yet dared not come inside, indicating there's something in the Stone Chamber it fears, so Ye Qing need not worry about it rushing in. Moreover, Ancestor Chen Tuan advised that after obtaining the Karmic Dao, he should not kill the Fat Jiao. Actually, given Ye Qing's current situation, even obtaining the Karmic Dao, he surely cannot kill the Fat Jiao, Ancestor Chen Tuan's worry is indeed excessive.

After the three kneels and nine bows, there was no movement from the Stone Platform, no special event occurred. Ye Qing felt curious, lifted his head and carefully observed the Stone Platform, pondering if he had made any errors. Ancestor Chen Tuan said after three kneels and nine bows, the Karmic Dao would appear, but why could he not see anything? Moreover, what form does this Karmic Dao take?

Just as Ye Qing was feeling bewildered, the Fat Jiao outside was growing increasingly anxious. It kept roaring, its four claws scratching the ground with a creaking sound, fixating its gaze on the stone platform with an expression both hesitant and determined, as if it had made some decision. Suddenly, with a mad howl, it rushed in from outside, startling Ye Qing.

Ye Qing never expected that the Fat Jiao would charge into the stone chamber. Seeing it rush inside, his first instinct was to turn and flee. However, just as he was about to turn around, a beam of white light suddenly cascaded down from above, landing right on the Fat Jiao, enveloping it completely. The Fat Jiao seemed to be weighed down by something, and with a thud, it collapsed onto the ground, its four small claws desperately trying to push but failing to support its body. Amidst its roars and cries, its small claws slowly folded, its body utterly flattened against the ground, and even its head was pressed down, unable to lift at all. This white light was like a mountain, firmly pinning it beneath!

Ye Qing watched in astonishment, not expecting such a mechanism within the stone chamber. This white light seemed designed to guard against the Fat Jiao. Though he didn't know what the white light was, since this stone chamber was left by Ancestor Chen Tuan, the white light must certainly be something he left behind, possessing extremely terrifying power.

No wonder the Fat Jiao hesitated to enter earlier; it must have been aware of the white light in the stone chamber. Ye Qing didn't know why it was so desperate to rush in earlier, but now, trapped by the white light, it was obviously suffering. Ye Qing could even see its scales slowly shattering, as if pressured by some immense force, slowly cracking.

Ye Qing had witnessed the Fat Jiao's strength before, knowing its power was terribly formidable, even surpassing the acme. Yet, he never imagined such a powerful Fat Jiao would be subdued by this white light, even its scales, comparable to a famed instrument, were near shattering. How terrifyingly immense was the force of this white light? Ye Qing didn't even dare to conceive, how powerful Ancestor Chen Tuan truly was back then!

The Fat Jiao was pinned under the white light, continuously wailing in agony, evidently showing how damaging the white light was to it. Furthermore, seeing its scales beginning to break apart, Ye Qing had no doubts that if it continued like this, the Fat Jiao would absolutely be suppressed to death by the white light!

In the white light, the Fat Jiao couldn't move at all, nor lift its head, only able to strive to look at Ye Qing, constantly whimpering, its eyes carrying a plea, as if begging Ye Qing to save its life.

Seeing the Fat Jiao like this, Ye Qing also felt compassion. Moreover, Ancestor Chen Tuan had mentioned in his message that future generations should not kill the Fat Jiao. Now seeing the Fat Jiao in peril, how could Ye Qing stand by and do nothing? But, how to save it was indeed a troublesome matter.

The situation of the white light looked terrifying, even the Fat Jiao couldn't endure it, so Ye Qing definitely could not bear it. Additionally, Ye Qing didn't know where the white light originated from, making it impossible to turn it off. After examining the surroundings briefly, the only method was to push the Fat Jiao out of the white light's scope. But could Ye Qing accomplish this with his strength alone?

While Ye Qing hesitated, the Fat Jiao's scales already cracked in pieces, its body started breaking out in streaks of blood, showing the immense pressure of the white light. If this trend continued, the Fat Jiao would be reduced to a pile of flesh by the white light!

Seeing this situation, Ye Qing realized he couldn't hesitate any longer. Another moment of indecision and the Fat Jiao's life could end here. Thus, he took a deep breath, approached the white light, inhaled deeply, and extended his hands into the white light, forcefully pushing the Fat Jiao.

However, as soon as Ye Qing's hands touched the white light, an astonishing scene unfolded. The white light was absorbed by Ye Qing's hands, continuously channeling into his body. At that instant, Ye Qing's mind was struck as if by an attack, suddenly becoming blank, losing all consciousness. Although his hands were pressing on the Fat Jiao, he was entirely oblivious.

Seeing Ye Qing reaching out to push itself, the Fat Jiao appeared slightly surprised, its eyes showing a hint of gratitude. Though Ye Qing didn't push it out, the white light being continuously absorbed by Ye Qing significantly alleviated the Fat Jiao's pressure. Moreover, the strangest part was the white light being absorbed by Ye Qing flowed partly through his hands into the Fat Jiao's body!