Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1628 - 1621: Progressing Simultaneously

Chapter 1628: Chapter 1621: Progressing Simultaneously

In the evening, upon returning to their lodging, Tangmo and Baiyue started treating Feng’s injuries.

In Otherworld, such external wounds, though bloody in appearance, are not difficult to heal, and recovery is swift, especially since the Advance Team has two high-ranking Mages.

Still, Cheng Ziang and Hu Daoke were scolded fiercely by a distressed Tangmo, to the extent that both dared not utter a word in response.

The teaching methods of Huayu Ting might be somewhat rough, but for Feng, such instruction was actually more memorable.

For the first time, she realized that her enemies could be so despicable and resort to such lowly tactics.

The attitude of Huayu Ting represented the stance of the vast majority of the martial artists in the Kyushu.

For them, while Cultivators are tough to deal with, they aren’t unbeatable; by seizing the right opportunities and employing certain tactics, one can close the gap and defeat a Cultivator with rich experience.

Although Huayu Ting is also a Cultivator, he does not like to fight on equal terms; he prefers to use various methods to lower the level of his opponents and then engage in asymmetric warfare.

This type of combat philosophy may not be the most honorable, but it is undeniably indicative of advanced strategic thinking—like asymmetric warfare. On Earth, this concept of warfare has been perfected by the American military.

As Huayu Ting taught, in Kyushu, instead of focusing on Star-shattering defense, one should pay more attention to Flow Redirect.

Flow Redirect has been accepted by most Cultivators and gloriously elevated to a higher tier. Quite a few Cultivators have adopted Flow Redirect as one of their offensive methods.

Therefore, in the journey ahead, the Advance Team is more likely to encounter Flow Redirect and would do well to be on guard against it.

Though he scolded them, Tangmo handled the trauma treatment with adept hands, and soon Feng’s wounds were on the mend.

He also warned Cheng Ziang and Hu Daoke that if Feng incurred any more serious injuries, they would be held accountable, leaving them both speechless.

The next day, Feng didn’t wait for her body to fully recover before continuing with the upcoming lessons.

Seeing Feng’s determination, Huayu Ting didn’t show any tenderness due to her gender, and commenced the training on the stage.

"The so-called Ba Path treats the body as a weapon of warfare, strengthening and forging it. In Kyushu, it’s always been believed that the Ba Path is inferior to the Royal Dao, but one should not heed such ignorant assertions."

"There is no distinction between the Royal Dao and the Ba Path in terms of superiority, only in the difficulty of Cultivation. High-level practitioners of the Ba Path can also roam the world and be invincible."

At the start of the lesson, Huayu Ting gave a very high appraisal of the Ba Path.

"The Cultivation of the Ba Path revolves around the strengthening of the body. There are many schools of thought within it, but in essence, they fall into several categories: Defense, Speed, Strength..."

"By Cultivating these three categories, one can maximize their bodily functions, ensuring that the body does not become a burden in combat."

As Huayu Ting spoke, he gestured for Feng to sit cross-legged.

"To Cultivate the Ba Path techniques, one must cast aside the Royal Dao techniques," said Huayu Ting. "In the Royal Dao, one focuses on circulating Qi within the Dantian, releasing it at the right moment. If undecided, it’s like a dried-up river; once released, it flows like a torrential flood. This momentum is precisely the Royal Dao."

"As for the Ba Path, it begins with the Qitian as the source, the body’s meridians as rivers, and the acupoints as hubs. As the techniques circulate, the Qi flows like a babbling stream, endlessly moving, an everlasting cycle without the distinction of day and night."

"Now, begin to try and channel the True Qi within your Qitian, circulating it slowly. Let the True Qi flow through your limbs and bones, and try to get used to maintaining this state."

"Remember, to keep True Qi flowing through the meridians and acupoints is the norm; you can’t stop it whenever you wish. You need to start getting used to this outflow of True Qi, as it’s the price you pay for being combat-ready at all times."

Under the guidance of Huayu Ting, Feng sat cross-legged, closed her eyes to calm and steady her mind, and began trying to guide the flow of True Qi within her.

"As the True Qi flows through the limbs, maintain a constant state and be ready to direct more True Qi to a specific area at any time; this is the beginning of the Zhongyan technique."

Huayu Ting’s voice continuously echoed beside Feng’s ears.

"Channel the True Qi through your arms, focusing on the Quchi acupoint, trying to transform it into strength to amplify your own power; this is the Banshan technique."

"Lead the True Qi through the lower limbs, passing through the Earth Valve, to the Guilu point; this is the Banshan technique..."

"Time is of the essence, so I cannot teach you comprehensively. I can only point out the essentials and hope that you will grasp them as quickly as possible. Three days from now, I will test the results of your understanding," Huayu Ting said.

"Three days, is it...?" Hu Daoke asked, tongue-tied.

"If she’s intelligent, one day is enough; three days might, in fact, be too much," Huayu Ting explained at an unhurried pace.

"You’re overestimating our Little Fengye..." Hu Daoke said with difficulty.

"She doesn’t seem to think so," Huayu Ting glanced down at Feng with a barely perceptible smile on his face.

Having said that, he left Feng who was focused on her cultivation and, with a wave of his sleeve, departed from the training ground, seemingly planning to check on the children.

Hu Daoke looked at Feng who was earnestly cultivating and then at Huayu Ting who was moving away with light steps. In the end, he decided to stay by Feng’s side and act as her Protector.

Since the Advance Team started living in Bicheng Mansion, they had gradually gotten used to this way of life. Especially after figuring out Huayu Ting’s background, the members of the Advance Team became much more at ease when facing him.

Because of his trust in Huayu Ting, Cheng Ziang didn’t accompany Feng in her cultivation but entrusted her to Hu Daoke and went about inside and outside the mansion, observing the local customs and culture.

With light footfalls, Huayu Ting soon arrived at the mid-mountain courtyard that was designated a forbidden area.

He pushed open the door, arriving during the children’s break time, and joyful laughter filled the courtyard.

Fei Yu sat to one side, watching the children at play with maternal affection. It was Baiyue who was in charge of three children’s curriculum today; Tangmo was not present. The two girls took turns, each in charge of the children’s Magic lessons every other day.

Compared to the enthusiastic Tangmo, Baiyue’s reserved nature made it somewhat difficult for the children to get close to her. However, the youngest girl, Huayu Die, didn’t seem to mind, and immediately clung to Baiyue after class, leaving her somewhat at a loss. The other two kids chased and frolicked with each other, their shouts of laughter ringing out.

Witnessing all this, an involuntary warm smile appeared on the usually impassive face of Huayu Ting, who leisurely walked toward the children.

"Daddy!"

The children quickly spotted their father, and immediately, the three kids excitedly ran towards him, seeking his affection.

"Have you been listening carefully to the teacher’s instruction?" Huayu Ting gently asked as he patted the heads of the children.

"Daddy, daddy, look, look!" Huayu Die jumped up and down excitedly in place, waving her Magic Wand in hand.

With her waving and chanting, the magic in the air rapidly converged, causing violent Magical Fluctuations that even a Cultivator like Huayu Ting could feel.

Under Huayu Die’s guidance, the invisible Magic quickly converged and gradually formed a visible Magic Cluster.

Although not comparable to the Magic Cluster previously formed by Tangmo, for a little girl who had only learned for a few days, this was already an astonishing achievement.

However, after all, she was just a child, on seeing her father smile, Huayu Die also smiled, resulting in a flubbed Spell, and the Magic she had gathered so painstakingly disappeared in a flash.

"Very impressive," Huayu Ting said, fondly rubbing her little head, "but once you start chanting, you shouldn’t stop easily, hasn’t the teacher taught you that?"

"Hehe," Huayu Die revealed a joyous smile, seemingly indifferent to whether she had taken the lesson to heart.

"Daddy, daddy, quick, look at me!" Huayu Luo snatched the Magic Wand from his sister’s hand and began to chant as well.

His performance was acceptable, not as astonishing as Huayu Die’s, but nonetheless quite effective.

The three children seemed eager to show their father the new skills they had learned, hoping to earn his praise.

Not to be outdone, Huayu Yang took the opportunity while his siblings chanted Spells to draw something on the flagstones with a Magic Crystal and then snatched his brother’s Wand, excitedly shouting to his father, "Daddy, daddy, look at this."

Just as he waved the Wand and began chanting, the flagstones under his feet emitted a soft glow. Seeing this, Baiyue turned pale with fright and immediately rushed forward, snatching the Wand from Huayu Yang’s hand, halting his chanting.

Obviously startled by Baiyue’s abrupt intervention, Huayu Yang stared at her, speechless with fright, while Huayu Ting looked on in bewilderment.