Chapter 0003: The Dust

Interestingly, in the two years since coming into this world, Xu Yi's closest companions have turned out to be a dog and a ghost

Xu Yi, however, ignored the darkness and chill, skillfully evading the obstruction of every large tree, racing forward swiftly. Along the way, he even encountered a giant python, as thick as a bowl, launching a surprise attack from the towering trees.

After standing by the window for a long time, Xu Yi finally moved

He may practice martial arts, but he must never reveal his accomplishments

The sound of the clapper can be heard from afar, it is already the second watch of the night

Soon, a thick cloud of black mist floated out from the largest locust tree, transforming into a human shape above the three incense sticks

Grasping the necks of two chickens, I swiftly charged south into the forest

Upon witnessing this shocking transformation, Xu Yi was not startled but rather pleased. Just as he was about to shout out, the figure formed by the thick fog began to show signs of disintegration.

At that moment, Xu Yi had not yet realized the situation and called out, "Master, a heavy rain is about to fall; you should take a break before continuing your journey"

Demon Bull Treads the Heavens

With hands clasped together, a divine thought was conveyed

Without waiting for Xu Yi to speak, I listened to Chen Dao, "It is fate and destiny, having misunderstood the peach blossom calamity amidst the dust, although I managed to escape with difficulty, my spirit is already weakened, and the smoke will dissipate today. Fortunately, heaven has not treated Chen harshly, as I encountered Tan Yue."

After completing a round of punches and kicks, Xu Yi stood upright, his face unflushed and breath steady, exuding an air of calm and composure.

After the rain had stopped, Xu Yi gained a preliminary understanding of Chen.

Yinshan Mountain is the only major mountain within Guang'an Prefecture. Its vastness stretches over ten thousand miles from east to west and covers five thousand miles from north to south, spanning across three prefectures. In the expansive territory of the Đại Việt Dynasty, comparable to the vastness of the Han Sea, it is also considered to have a certain degree of renown

Xu Yi's eyes brimmed with tears

Xu Yi sat on the threshold, staring blankly at the mountain mist swirling chaotically in the strong wind. At that moment, the shadow of Liao Chen stumbled past Xu Yi's door.

With a shout, Liao Chen suddenly stopped and exclaimed, "Heaven-given Yin Eye!"

Free and Unfettered Demon of Heaven

Liao Chen, a person from the Western Regions, was a disciple of the outer gate of Tianchan Temple. He traveled the world and arrived in Guang'an Prefecture, where he encountered a calamity and died in a foreign land. Relying on secret methods, he managed to escape from the realm of the dead, hoping to return to his hometown to settle matters before venturing again into the underworld

In the past two years, only he and the books know how much suffering he has endured

With a high nose and deep-set eyes, a robust physique, and a large head devoid of hair, he wore a coarse necklace of prayer beads around his neck, each bead the size of a chicken egg, presenting the image of a fearsome foreign monk.

His gaze suddenly fixed on the two pieces of ginger on the broken wooden table, and Xu Yi's thoughts couldn't help but soar with the wind

Dressed in a coarse cloth garment, Xu Yi took a wooden hairpin to secure her hair bun, and on her thin, hard face, an unprecedented aura of killing intent radiated.

Tan Yue, Liao Chen has mentioned multiple times that Liao Chen is already dead, so what is there to discuss about the master-disciple relationship? You have protected the soul of Chen, and Liao Chen has passed on to you the method of body refinement, which is the good cause and good effect that Tan Yue has sown. Furthermore, Tan Yue's six roots are not pure, and there is no affinity with the Buddha, thus one cannot enter the Buddhist gate

The powerful force brought Xu Yi an unparalleled sense of exhilaration, as the wind howled, causing his wide garments to billow like a flag

Bang bang! Bang bang!

Silently estimating the time, it was nearly the third watch. Xu Yi took out three black incense sticks from his bosom, lit them, and inserted them into the soft earth at the edge of the forest in a "品" shape.

On one hand, one must undergo the most rigorous training, while on the other hand, one must suppress one's true feelings and navigate the complexities of interactions with the Zhou family

Alas, the shadowy souls cannot linger long in the realm of the living. Upon reaching the foot of Mount Huiyin, the earthly spirits have grown weak, barely holding on to their existence.

Fortunately, Xu Yi had died once himself, and he was not afraid of Chen at all; instead, he once again invited Chen to take shelter from the rain.

Xu Yidao said, "My master has imparted to me the techniques and resolved my doubts, his grace is akin to being reborn. If my master does not recognize me as his disciple, I shall certainly regard you as my teacher!" As he spoke, his face was filled with sincerity.

As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Yi shivered and suddenly realized that the great monk before him was not a person of the mortal world; his body was ethereal, drifting as he moved

Xu Yi, without uttering another word, spread his stance, bent his body, clenched his left fist, curled his right fingers, and unleashed a breath from his dantian, initiating the attack.

Xu Yi was taken aback, and immediately broke the necks of two roosters. The blood from the chickens sprayed towards the disintegrating figure, and the disintegrating figure finally came to a halt

After running for nearly a stick of incense, I had entered the forest for over 30 miles and arrived at the edge of a shady locust tree grove, where I came to a stop

Three months ago, the dust of the soul was barely consolidated, and the thought of departure arose again. However, he knew that a soul is not like a physical body, and it is difficult to exist in the world of the living for long.

Liao Chen reached out to pat Xu Yi on the shoulder, but his ethereal hand passed right through, unable to touch the physical form. With a sigh, he said, "Tanyue need not be saddened; life and death are fated. Liao Chen is a sinner and must face this tribulation. Time is short, so let Liao Chen witness the fruits of Tanyue's efforts over these past months!"

By chance, Xu Yi called out to Chen, and according to Chen's instructions, he used rooster's blood daily to help Chen slightly restore his spirit.

To avoid any surprises, he arranged to meet Xu Yi today. If he is unable to return to his hometown, he will come here to meet Xu Yi.

The perineal mountain at midnight is terrifying, with the cries of owls and the wails of ghosts. It is difficult to discern one's own fingers even when extending a hand. Not to mention traversing through the forest, even standing in this woodland for a moment would send chills throughout the body and cause discomfort all around

Angrily crashing into the Heavenly Gate

Repeatedly, there are only three forms; amidst the vast forest, it seems as if a bull demon is fiercely unleashing its power. In the blink of an eye, several small trees, as thick as a bowl, are knocked down and sent flying!

Xu Yi then discovered that the fierce-looking monk had a hollow the size of a bowl in the middle of his lower abdomen

Two years of humiliation, two days of inhumane torment, scene after scene floated before his eyes like frames of film

Two years of caution and prudence, heh heh, it ends here

Xu Yi exclaimed in surprise

Having no means to repay the kindness, he passed down a method of body refinement, which ultimately led to the achievements of Xu Yi today

He gently touched the old yellow dog sleeping by the bed, reached down to the low bed, and pulled out two roosters.

Unexpectedly, Xu Yi arrived as promised today, and the dust of the shadowy soul has already faded away

Xu Yi still had something to say, while Liao Chen looked at him gently, his eyes filled with expectation

Zhou Jiale was amused to see a foolish donkey making a fool of itself with flashy but ineffective moves, yet he would never allow the growth of a martial arts genius to go unchecked

With wide-open eyes, Liao Chen's pale face was filled with shock

However, Xu Yi, who was already prepared, struck the python on its head with a punch, sending the thousand-pound giant python flying, crashing into a tree, dazed and disoriented, and no longer daring to pursue.

That night, the weather was overcast, with thick dark clouds covering half the sky, fierce winds howling, and heavy rain imminent

The two pieces of ginger in his hand are what he uses to dye his skin yellow

It was on the evening of the third day after he arrived in this world that he became entwined with the dust

Master

Master, there must be a way, there must be a way!

With a lift of his hand, two pieces of ginger were thrown out by Xu Yi, tracing an astonishing arc in mid-air, and surprisingly flew out of sight