Chapter 006

Ye Zhendong, half-convinced, also formed a handprint.

Ye Zhendong looked at the two patches with a face full of confusion. How were these patches, resembling those from a rheumatism treatment device, related to his learning martial arts? Nevertheless, Ye Zhendong followed Meixue's instructions and placed the patches on his temples before lying down. A strong electric current surged through the patches, and before he could even scream, his vision went dark and he fainted.

Teach me again, I want to learn it. Knowing the authenticity of immortal techniques, and recalling the powerful and indestructible force depicted in novels, made Ye Zhendong eager to master it. He hurriedly urged Meixue to teach him.

Hehe, I did it. Now do you believe me?" Miyuki said joyfully, bouncing around.

Ye Zhendong was at a loss for words. It was absolutely impossible for him to spend several hundred years realizing a grand dream. In his heart, he believed that life should be enjoyed, experiencing all kinds of pleasures, and then dying happily. Immortality was merely a form of torment. His desire for strength was simply to better experience the joys of life. Strength was not the goal, but merely a means; thus, he would never agree to spend so much time pursuing strength, even if it meant death. His desire for strength was simply to better experience the joys of life. Strength was not the goal, but merely a means; thus, he would never agree to spend so much time pursuing strength, even if it meant death.

Oh, it's nothing," Ye Zhendong shook his head, coming back to his senses. Looking at Meixue, he suddenly became excited and lowered his voice to say: "Sister Meixue, we did it, we did it. There really is such a thing as celestial magic in this world. It's incredible.

Upon hearing the phrase "perseverance and unwavering focus," Ye Zhendong nodded silently, for these two qualities are essential conditions for any endeavor. He did not lack talent or luck; however, the fact that it took him two hundred years to achieve only minor accomplishments left Ye Zhendong in disbelief. Unable to restrain himself, he exclaimed, "Damn, two hundred years. By then, I would have been buried in the ground, and practicing anything would be pointless, perhaps practicing the Nine Yin White Bone Claw would be more worthwhile."

"Of course there is, otherwise do you think it was created out of thin air by humans? The early development of your civilization was built on the foundation of mystical arts," said Meixue

Of course. Miyuki does not lie. Miyuki placed her hands on her hips, her little nose held high.

Concentrate all your spirit in your hands, and then recite the incantation: "The five elements generate each other, fire moves"

Well, you should stick the two chips from the recessed hole under the chassis battery onto your own temples

Ye Zhendong followed the method taught by Meixue to perform a task, but there was no change at all

Indeed, Ye Zhendong was overjoyed; for him, simplicity was of utmost importance

Miyuki looked at Ye Zhendong's serious expression and was slightly taken aback. However, this was something she had already promised him, so she said nothing. She simply tapped her fingers on her chin, thought for a moment, and said: "There are many ways, such as the martial arts, magic, and immortal techniques from your world. All of these can grant you great power. Which one do you prefer?"

"Is there a faster way?" Ye Zhendong asked quietly. He understood the principle that haste makes waste, but he did not want to wait for anyone in the world. He merely wished to reach a level similar to that of Ma Zhiming. With Meixue's abilities, there should be a way to achieve this

Focusing his mind? Alright, let's try again. Ye Zhendong slowly closed his eyes and relaxed his entire body. He gradually cast aside all distractions, then slowly opened his eyes, concentrating intently on the handprint, reciting: "The five elements generate each other, fire moves." Yet, there was still no transformation at all, except for his hands becoming slightly red from exertion.

Hello, hetushu.com, you big fool? Are you okay? Miku waved her little hand at the screen, her face filled with concern

Oh," Ye Zhendong replied foolishly. He decided to try again using Meixue's method. In truth, he did not believe in the ethereal nature of such supernatural arts; he simply could not bear to dismiss Meixue's goodwill. He slowly relaxed his body, concentrated his mind, and felt a sense of emptiness within, as if he could sense the flow of air around him. He then gradually opened his eyes and recited: "The five elements generate each other, fire moves." A faint stream of heat flowed from his hands to the center of his palm, and a weak flicker of fire appeared. But it extinguished almost immediately. Although it was just a small flicker of fire, the shock it brought to Ye Zhendong was akin to a sudden thunderclap. This was the first time he had witnessed supernatural arts with his own eyes, and it was something he had conjured himself. He slowly opened his eyes again and recited: "The five elements generate each other, fire moves." A faint stream of heat flowed from his hands to the center of his palm, and a weak flicker of fire appeared. But it extinguished almost immediately. Although it was just a small flicker of fire, the shock it brought to Ye Zhendong was akin to a sudden thunderclap. This small flicker of fire shattered the beliefs he had built since childhood, breaking his worldview, and he stood there, overwhelmed with emotion.

Are these the two pieces? Following Meixue's instructions, Ye Zhendong managed to find two chips under the chassis with great difficulty. The place where they were stored was indeed very concealed, and it required a special method to open. Without Meixue's guidance, he might have needed to power on the machine to discover these two chips.

Magic? Immortality techniques? Do such things really exist? Martial arts are not surprising; Ye Zhendong has personally witnessed several masters of traditional martial arts. Although they do not possess the ability to fly or vanish as depicted in novels, they can indeed run up walls and perform remarkable feats. Therefore, the existence of martial arts is beyond doubt, and the training for martial arts is more accessible now than in any previous era. Any bookstore has authentic martial arts books, which are essentially the legendary secret manuals found in novels. However, the increasingly comfortable lifestyle of modern people has fostered a tendency towards laziness, leading to a reluctance to diligently practice these martial arts. Thus, despite the undeniable existence of martial arts, the convenience of training today is unmatched by any past era. Yet, even the most formidable martial arts cannot compare to firearms and ammunition, which is why martial arts have gradually faded away. However, the concepts of magic and immortality techniques, which only exist in fantasy novels, astonished Ye Zhendong.

Do you think it's easy? That cultivator has been around for hundreds or even thousands of years

Ye Zhendong found it somewhat absurd, after all, such things that only exist in legends and are almost superstitious were difficult for him to accept, living as he did in a materialistic society

"You don't believe it? Alright, I will teach you the simplest technique related to books. Just follow my lead," Meixue said, forming a hand gesture of a lotus seal as she spoke.

"Oh, you big fool." Miyuki slapped her forehead and exclaimed, "Don't use so much force when forming the seal; you need to relax and focus your mind."

Miyuki nodded and said in a rather old-fashioned manner: "I can teach you, but practicing magic requires perseverance, an undistracted mind, and a combination of talent and luck to succeed. With your aptitude, you might achieve some minor success after two hundred years of practice"

"You fool, I told you to concentrate. The incantation is merely an aid; once you become proficient, you won't need it at all. The most important thing is to focus all your energy. The hand signs are just to enhance the effect of the spell," Miku said, stamping her foot.

Miyuki rested her chin on her hand and thought for a moment, then said: "Let me teach you the Xuanyuan Battle Technique; it consists of only a few moves. However, its power is unparalleled"

Ye Zhendong remained motionless, recalling the fleeting moment of the flame. Although it was exceedingly faint, it brought him an unprecedented sense of emotion. To put it crudely, it felt akin to a climax, followed by a wave of weakness. However, Ye Zhendong understood that this was merely a negative reaction to excessive mental concentration. Yet that flicker of light was undeniably real