Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 1045 - 128: The Education of Love

The assassination against "Killing Elder" has already lasted for four months.

Time in Cangxia Land has already entered July.

In Wu Qi's perception, this is unlike the legendary "July weather." These days, it has actually started to get cold.

However, most Ancient Method Practitioners have no concept of these changes. Spirit Phoenix Island is a sea island, far from the mainland and close to the equator, so there is no distinction between the seasons at all. They have only come across the concept of "seasons" in ancient books as a supplement to the Five Elements Theory.

The only one truly willing to chat with Wu Qi about this topic is Fan Zhongxing.

"After experiencing consecutive months of torrential rain in March, April, and May, and the scorching heat in May, it suddenly starts to cool down?" Wu Qi couldn't wrap his head around it: "Is this the mystery of Yin Yang Transformation?"

—Without Taiyin, does the world appear this way?

"According to those Outer Dao Reincarnators, this is due to 'gravity changes,' causing such variations. The earth's axis suddenly lost Taiyin's traction, becoming unstable." Fan Zhongxing held a grass blade in his mouth, lying on a dirt slope, staring at the sky turning pale: "Now the seasons are starting to be chaotic; maybe in a few more days they'll completely disappear."

"Completely disappear? Eternal spring?" Wu Qi laughed: "According to your Outer Dao theory, how do you explain the heavy rain and temperature drop?"

"The reason for the heavy rain is easy to explain. Killing Elder destroyed Taiyin, causing many parts of Taiyin to turn into meteorites falling into the sea, evaporating a large amount of water vapor, and rushing inland. In inland areas with no outflow rivers, a large amount of moisture accumulates, even changing the 'sea-land thermal property differences.' The disruption of Spiritual Energy balance exacerbates this reaction... This year, daylight hours won't get longer, southern winds will be weak, and northern winds will arrive ahead."

Fan Zhongxing spat out the grass blade: "This whole system is quite interesting!"

Wu Qi shook his head: "You are becoming more and more of an Outer Dao person... Don't say this 'outside.'

"Not too bad..." Fan Zhongxing shook his head: "Remember the notes of that Outer Dao genius I exchanged for? It said, 'Mathematics is the Seeking Dao Artifact for cognitive Great Dao.' 'If one day, we reach beyond common sense, only mathematics can allow us to continue moving forward.' From his writing, I can see his ambition. But on Spirit Phoenix Island, forget about transcending the mundane; even the path of cultivation is heavily limited by Holy Emperor Venerable... If we truly went there, it might not be too bad."

Wu Qi shook his head: "You'd be caught as a spy."

"That's still better than waiting to die on Spirit Phoenix Island."

Wu Qi paused for a moment, then laughed: "I really envy you..."

"Hmm?"

Wu Qi shook his head: "Nothing. Suddenly, I feel strange... It's strange, in this Sect, I somehow gained an unprecedented sense of relief. Clearly, it's a task you have to complete or die, clearly facing the Outer Heaven Demons every day..."

"I don't know either." Fan Zhongxing was puzzled: "Since stepping into the Immortal Dao... No, no, since birth, have you ever been this relieved?"

Wu Qi shook his head: "My parents were just low-level Qi Cultivation cultivators doing miscellaneous work. When I was born, they worked daily for a Sect's Artifact Refiner to refine spiritual materials, fearing that if they mishandled their work, they'd be refined as blood material by the masters. Even after becoming a Cultivator and entering Luochen Sword Palace, they would fight openly and covertly with cultivators of the same level, sometimes clashing over one Elixir or one Spirit Stone..."

Fan Zhongxing nodded: "More or less, I might be worse off than you. My parents were mortals, never breaking through to Qi Cultivation Stage. My sister was the first in the family to break through Qi Cultivation Stage; to reduce the family burden, she took me to Ruyi Daoist School. Later, I was discovered to have Talent and forced to cultivate, only to have my sister disappear in a closed-door session... I don't even know how she died..."

Wu Qi fell silent again. He suddenly said: "Are we now in a state where there's no scheming?"

Fan Zhongxing nodded: "Yes..."

"In this Assassinate Sect, everyone's goal is simple... Just to kill Killing Elder and survive. If successful, everyone will get rewards..."

Fan Zhongxing nodded: "Indeed."

Wu Qi sighed: "I suddenly understand why we feel unprecedented relief. At least here, no one schemes against each other. Killing Elder is strong enough to prevent us from scheming against each other."

Fan Zhongxing suddenly frowned: "I'm pondering a question."

"What?"

"To Spirit Phoenix Island, is the Modern Heretics like Killing Elder is to us?" Fan Zhongxing said: "Both are unbeatable objects that can destroy us with a mere wave..."

Wu Qi stopped.

—Why do Ancient Method Sects continue internal strife?

"I always feel there is something wrong somewhere." Fan Zhongxing sighed: "Maybe Holy Emperor Venerable, maybe the entire Ancient Method Sect."

Just then, a pair of yellow tentacles landed on their shoulders.

"You are confused." Killing Elder's yellow smiling face popped out from behind.

Meanwhile, in Shenzhou, an expert group with hundreds of Primordial Spirit Masters was rapidly communicating at two thousand times normal thought speed.

"These two have already started questioning Ancient Method's philosophy, this is a good sign!"

"Quickly search their growth trajectories, continue propagating!"

"Strive to spread this way of thinking further!"

"Question! What theory should we teach them?"

"Yitian Theory? According to Mr. Feng's model, the higher-order the Cultivator, the weaker their sociality, and the benefits from communicating with others gradually lower than the risk cost..."

"This isn't sufficient to explain the folly of Ancient Method Immortal Sect!"

"Collective stupidity? Collective blind action?"

"Don't use such unfounded things!"

"Some high-level Ancient Method Practitioners are actually aware of the truth. On the other hand, Holy Emperor Venerable is manipulating thoughts in secret—if Daoist Fellow Wang Qi's report is valid."

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August, the fifth month after the assassination mission began.

"Shuixi..." Wu Qi raised the Deep Diving Demon sword in his hand and forcibly summoned a fish-shaped shadow using the Extreme Move he comprehended: "Nagou!"

This move "Shuixi Nagou" was comprehended through the projection in the Water Ancestor's dream, used to urge the Water Ancestor's power, naturally complementing each other!

The dark fish shadow rushed out, directly targeting Killing Elder. Killing Elder dodged the strike, quickly maneuvering around Wu Qi's side. Its tentacle wrapped around Wu Qi's wrist, halting his next action.

"Wu Qi, you're using this move incorrectly. Sooner or later, such a **** Spirit will also be devoured by that fool Water Ancestor."

Wu Qi felt a chill down his spine but still responded, "Killing Elder, this move did hurt you, didn't it!"

Indeed, the Water Ancestor's power opposes the Yellow Robed King fiercely. Just a graze created a huge wound on Killing Elder.

Wu Qi, who comprehended "Shuixi Nagou," is the only assassin who can extend and truly injure Killing Elder with the Water Ancestor's power.

"Actually, you have better choices. You should learn to view this power as 'understanding,' as 'tool,' not see it as 'truth,' not wholeheartedly embrace it. The True Intent of water doesn't only have the layer of 'Nagou.' You must stand at a higher perspective, embrace this and then transcend it!"

Wu Qi grinned, "Killing Elder, if this move becomes stronger, maybe next time I could actually kill you!"

"Nuhuhuhuhu, if you truly can."

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September, the assassination has lasted for half a year.

Under the supervision of Killing Elder, the Heavenly Immortal, everyone is rapidly improving.

However, Qi Yuanchi—the "Game Guild President" leading the Modern Cultivators—felt a hint of boredom.

"I say, we were just here to relax, but... isn't relaxing for a whole year a bit too much?"

The Modern Cultivators have begun to feel weary.

"Consciousness accelerated a thousand times, might as well just deduce moves and learn theories here."

Someone suggested.

This suggestion was immediately echoed: "Yes, indeed, that octopus-like 'Outer Heaven Demon,' probably has an expert behind it manipulating or directly connected to the Immortal Alliance's database; honestly, it answers anything you ask!"

"Thanks for the compliment!" Silently, the yellow-colored Killing Elder descended again: "However, regarding your recent fatigue, I must lecture you!"

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October, only five months left until the final deadline for the assassination.

Wu Qi is training alone with the Extreme Move he deduced.

"Shuixi—Nagou!"

——How should one view Martial Arts True Intent as a tool...?

At this moment, Qi Yuanchi walked over. He asked Wu Qi, "Your move seems quite interesting, dealing significant damage to that octopus; can you teach me?"

This kind of tone is common among Modern Cultivators. However, on Spirit Phoenix Island, anyone who speaks like this would certainly be beaten to death.

Wu Qi pondered, then nodded unexpectedly: "Sure. But there's something here I haven't fully grasped; I hope you can discuss it with me."

"What?"

Wu Qi first taught swordsmanship. Then, Qi Yuanchi immediately saw a line of words.

[Skill Acquired, Shuixi Nagou]

——Indeed! This "Worlds Traveler" is indeed the key to the plot!

——What on earth is this "Worlds Traveler"? What kind of worldview is this?

At this moment, Wu Qi asked his question: "Let me ask you, how to treat Martial Arts True Intent as a tool?"

Qi Yuanchi was surprised, thinking to himself: "No wonder it's learning through entertainment! This character is either controlled by an expert or excellently designed! His question is crucial!"

In the distance, Killing Elder smiled and said: "This is the exchange between two kinds of thoughts indeed!"