13: The next step is to pass on the skills, Nannan's journey to overcome the heavens

The small commotion in Xijin City was, for Lu Yuchen, nothing more than an insignificant ripple in his long journey.

He led Lu Nuannuan, continuing to wander within the Great Qian Dynasty.

The name Lu Nuannuan was given by him; her surname Lu was reasonable and proper. As for what the little girl's original name was, it no longer mattered.

(System: This person's thick skin has penetrated the plane's barrier.)

From her initial panic and unease, the little girl had now completely reverted to her lively nature, chattering all the way, finding everything new and exciting.

Lu Yuchen did not find it annoying, patiently explaining and teaching her how to read and write.

This was no ordinary girl; she was a future "super potential stock" and needed to be nurtured carefully.

...

At the same time.

In the deep mountains and old forests at the border between the Great Chu Dynasty and an unknown mountain range.

A certain young man, almost forgotten by his Master, was fighting for his life.

Lin Fan was covered in blood, his opponent a colorful giant tiger. This tiger's cultivation had reached the Early Stage of Grandmaster, with a body of copper skin and iron bones, and overwhelming Evil Qi.

After entering Foundation Establishment, Lin Fan's magic power became even more refined, his Physical Body as hard as gold and stone, and he simultaneously possessed the magnificent Fist Intent of the Human Path and the tyrannical killing intent of the Asura Path.

One man and one tiger had been fighting a bloody battle for nearly an hour!

Lin Fan's chest heaved violently, and his body bore claw marks deep enough to show bone, but his eyes glowed terrifyingly bright.

Spotting the momentary flaw when the demonic tiger's old strength was spent and new strength had yet to emerge during its pounce, he neither dodged nor avoided, but advanced instead of retreating, twisting his waist and drawing his hips, his Qi and blood instantly pouring into his right fist!

"Asura Path... Mountain Collapse!"

As the punch was thrown, the air seemed to explode under the pressure, the fist's edge, wrapped in the will to destroy all things, solidly struck the tiger's head.

"Owooo—!"

The demonic tiger's roar abruptly ceased, turning into a mournful cry. Its massive head, as if struck by a mountain, instantly collapsed, and it crashed to the ground, its life extinguished.

Lin Fan gasped for breath, swayed, but finally stood firm.

The continuous battles over recent days had elevated his comprehension of Fist Intent daily.

Just as the demonic tiger fell, and that pure ferocity, wildness, and primitive instinct of desperately fighting for survival dissipated, a flash of insight exploded in Lin Fan's mind!

Wasn't the true meaning of the ethereal third form of the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, the "Animal Path," taught by his Master, precisely this?

Discard human thinking, discard the will of gods and demons, and return to the most primitive wildness!

He immediately sat cross-legged, allowing his wounds to bleed, his eyes tightly closed, falling into a deep state of comprehension.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Fan suddenly opened his eyes!

In his gaze, there was no clarity of the "Human Path," nor the tyranny of the "Asura Path"; instead, there was a ferocious ruthlessness that sought to devour others!

He casually threw a punch at the empty ground in front of him.

Soundless, yet carrying a primal tearing sensation.

"Boom!"

A large pit exploded in the ground. The rocks at the edge of the pit did not crack, but showed fragmented marks as if torn by the claws and teeth of some giant beast!

"Animal Path... achieved!" Lin Fan was overjoyed.

【Ding! Host's Disciple Lin Fan's cultivation has broken through to Foundation Establishment Second Layer! Successfully comprehended the third form of the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist: Animal Path (Entry Level)!】

【Tenfold Return triggered!】

【Congratulations, Host: Cultivation has increased to Purple Mansion Second Layer! Six Paths Reincarnation Fist's third form: Animal Path (Minor Achievement)!】

...

In an unnamed valley in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Lu Yuchen, who was roasting meat by the bonfire, suddenly trembled.

The magic power within his body surged like a bursting river, skyrocketing. The Bottleneck was instantly broken through, and he firmly stood at the realm of Purple Mansion Second Layer!

His Divine Sense range expanded by nearly double, and at the same time, a wild, ferocious true interpretation of Fist Intent flooded his mind.

Animal Path, Minor Achievement!

"Not bad, that kid Fan'er is truly reliable; he really steps up when needed," Lu Yuchen grinned, feeling incredibly comfortable.

Just one Disciple made him feel like he had a cheat enabled. If he took in a few more... the scene was too beautiful.

Lu Nuannuan in his arms rubbed her sleepy eyes, blinking her large eyes: "Master, how do I feel like you've become a little bit stronger again?"

This girl's intuition was unbelievably accurate.

Lu Yuchen laughed heartily, ruffling her hair: "Your Master, I, am getting stronger every moment."

He felt it was time to get this second Disciple on the right track too.

"Nanny, do you still remember what Master told you, that I am the Sect Master of Tai Xuan Immortal Sect?"

The little girl nodded vigorously, her face full of adoration: "I remember! Master is the Sect Master of the greatest Sect in the world!"

"Cough..." Lu Yuchen coughed dryly, "Our Tai Xuan Immortal Sect is a hidden Immortal Sect, emphasizing the Dao of nature. Counting you, we only have three people in total. You also have a Senior Brother named Lin Fan, who is currently playing by himself outside."

"Getting to the point, do you want to Cultivate Immortals? The kind that can fly through the sky, escape from the earth, and live forever?"

Lu Nuannuan's eyes instantly lit up like stars: "Yes! Nanny wants to learn to fly!"

"Good."

Lu Yuchen took out an empty Jade Slip, and his Divine Sense surged, engraving the complete version of the Tai Xuan Gathering Qi Technique, returned and perfected by the System, into it.

"Here, this is our Sect's entry-level Mind-Cultivation Technique, the Tai Xuan Gathering Qi Technique. You try it and see if you can sense the Spiritual Qi."

Lu Nuannuan solemnly accepted it, sitting cross-legged like Lu Yuchen, and placed the Jade Slip on her forehead.

Soon, a profound Cultivation Technique was imprinted in her mind.

She put away the Jade Slip, closed her eyes, and began to meticulously follow the Cultivation Technique's instructions to search for the so-called "Qi sense."

Lu Yuchen watched from the side, feeling a bit of anticipation.

The girl of golden Luck, her talent shouldn't be too bad, right?

However, one day... two days...

A full seven days passed.

Lu Nuannuan's little face was flushed, and she was sweating profusely from anxiety. Forget about Qi sense, she didn't even get a fart sense.

She opened her eyes dejectedly: "Master, am I very stupid?"

Lu Yuchen's mouth twitched. This talent... seemed even more unbearable than Lin Fan's back then.

He could only comfort her: "No rush, cultivation depends on Opportunity."

He said that, but he was muttering to himself.

Could it be that the Observation Technique was wrong?

Another month passed in a flash.

Lu Nuannuan spent all her time meditating except for eating and sleeping, but that "Qi sense" remained elusive.

She finally couldn't hold back, her eyes reddened, and she said with a sobbing voice: "Master... Am I... simply unable to Cultivate Immortals?"

Lu Yuchen was also helpless; this talent was truly a bit touching.

He pondered for a moment, looking at the little girl's face that was about to burst into tears, and could only try a desperate measure.

"Nanny, don't cry."

He softened his voice: "Perhaps... this Cultivation Technique isn't suitable for you. Don't bother with those Meridians and Acupoints. Just use your own method to think, how can you 'eat' those 'Qi' around you that make you feel comfortable into your Dantian?"

This was just a random, nonsensical guidance.

But upon hearing this, Lu Nuannuan actually stopped crying and, as if understanding something, closed her eyes again.

She didn't understand what Meridians were, nor did she understand what a Dantian was.

She only remembered her Master's words—eat!

A child's thoughts are simple and direct.

She no longer tried to "sense" but imagined herself hungry, very, very hungry, wanting to eat all the delicious, fragrant things around her.

The next moment, an anomaly suddenly occurred!

Centered around Lu Nuannuan's small body, an invisible yet extremely domineering suction force explosively spread out!

Within a radius of several miles, the originally gentle and peaceful Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi instantly surged violently! Like young swallows returning to the forest, no, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, it frantically poured into Lu Nuannuan's body!

This Spiritual Qi did not enter the Meridians, nor the Dantian, but rather, in a brutal, crude manner, directly infused into her limbs and bones, integrating into her flesh, bones, and even her Divine Soul!

"Mmm..."

Lu Nuannuan hummed comfortably, a satisfied smile appearing on her small face, as if she had eaten the sweetest candy in the world.

Beside her, Lu Yuchen, who was about to continue talking nonsense, almost had his eyeballs pop out of their sockets!

This... What kind of Cultivation method is this?

This wasn't Qi Gathering; this was clearly robbery! It was Devouring!

【Ding! Detected Host's Disciple Lu Nuannuan, using the Tai Xuan Gathering Qi Technique as a guide, has independently comprehended and created a Heaven-Defying Grade Cultivation Technique—the Devouring Heaven Art (Qi Cultivation Chapter)!】

【Tenfold Return triggered!】

【Congratulations, Host: Obtained the complete version of the Devouring Heaven Art! The Cultivation Technique has automatically reached the Minor Achievement realm!】

【Congratulations, Host: Cultivation has increased to Purple Mansion Third Layer!】

In his mind, a supremely domineering Devouring Heaven Art also appeared!

This method, without external objects or cultivating Meridians, uses the body as a Heaven and Earth furnace, devouring all forms of energy to nourish oneself!

Lu Yuchen stared at Lu Nuannuan, who was still unconsciously "whale swallowing" Spiritual Qi with a blissful expression, completely dumbfounded.

This goddamn... is this even possible?!