NTR: Choice Based System-Chapter 224: Beyond the realm of Cultivation

The wind element was challenging, but during his final days, he grasped the technique to sense the wind, both with and without Qi.

However, he couldn't progress beyond this before the task concluded.

Upon completing the task of tending the spirit herb garden, Ye Yang and the other disciples were each rewarded 10 spirit stones.

This engagement lasted for three weeks, after which the new batch would arrive, signifying the end of this batch's task.

After informing the Task Hall, Ye Yang immediately headed to the library.

Although he had spent three weeks working in the spirit herb garden, he had concurrently learned about the essence of herbs, which helped him recall the core principles of alchemy.

During this time, he also comprehended the path to controlling the elements and creating something unique. With this newfound understanding, Ye Yang entered the library.

Upon entering the library, Ye Yang saw many disciples engrossed in reading and borrowing martial techniques.

As an inner disciple, he had access to the second floor of the library, where only cultivation techniques were stored.

The first floor, bustling with activity, housed the vast collection of martial techniques.

After verifying his access privileges on his identity token, Ye Yang began his exploration.

The library was a treasure trove, with shelves meticulously organized.

He noticed dedicated sections for Qi techniques, flying techniques, and techniques specific to each element: water, fire, earth, and lightning.

Knowing his path lay in the mastery of the yang arts, Ye Yang gravitated towards the fire techniques section.

His eyes scanned the shelves, each containing scrolls, books, and even jade tablets, each a testament to the accumulated knowledge of generations.

He selected a jade tablet inscribed with the name of a cultivation technique: "Crimson Lotus Flame."

Intrigued, he delved into the accompanying details. The technique promised to enhance the user's affinity for fire, allowing for greater control and potency in fire-based attacks.

It spoke of cultivating an inner flame, a miniature sun within the practitioner's dantian, a source of immense power.

Ye Yang, however, felt a subtle dissonance. While the technique was undeniably powerful, it felt… rigid.

It dictated a specific path, a set of predefined steps to follow. Ye Yang, having experienced the fluidity of the yang element, yearned for a technique that resonated with his own unique understanding.

He believed that true mastery lay not in blindly following a prescribed path, but in discovering one's own unique connection to the element.

He continued his search, sifting through the myriad of techniques. He encountered scrolls detailing the intricacies of fire manipulation, from controlling the temperature and shape of flames to harnessing the power of explosions.

He found books that delved into the philosophical aspects of fire, exploring its connection to life, death, and the very essence of existence.

As he immersed himself in this ocean of knowledge, a pattern began to emerge. Many techniques, while powerful, emphasized external control and manipulation of the element.

They focused on techniques to amplify power, to increase the destructive force of fire.

But Ye Yang sought something different. He wanted to understand the essence of fire, to connect with its underlying principles, to become one with the element itself.

He remembered his experience he had in the trial where he can have ultimate reserve of yang energy, how he had learned to sense its subtle currents, to harmonize with its flow.

He began to search for techniques that emphasized inner cultivation, that sought to harmonize the practitioner's internal energy with the essence of fire.

He looked for techniques that focused on cultivating a deep understanding of the element, rather than simply manipulating its raw power.

His search led him to a dusty corner of the library, where an Old scroll lay forgotten on a shelf. The scroll was old, the ink faded, but it emanated a subtle aura of power. It bore a single, elegant word: "Ignite."

"I'm looking for something that not only gives me full control over the Yang element but also becomes a part of me. Only then can I truly create something unique, something akin to what the Fire Demon achieved," he thought, while opening the old scroll.

Ye Yang unfurled the scroll, the word 'Ignite' emblazoned across the top.

As he carefully opened it, a wave of disappointment washed over him. Half of the words on the scroll were smudged, erased by time, leaving behind only fragments of information.

Frustrated, he was about to toss it aside when his gaze fell upon a phrase: "To be one with Yang, be Yang."

The words, though simple, resonated deeply within him. He didn't understand their full meaning, but they intrigued him immensely.

Curiosity piqued, Ye Yang sat down in a secluded corner of the library, the scroll spread before him.

He began to decipher the remaining fragments of the text.

It spoke of the existence of fire, not just as a destructive force, but as the life-giving energy that fuelled the stars and warmed the earth.

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It described how the human body itself was intricately connected to Yang energy, a primal force that flowed through every living being.

Then, the scroll delved into the intricate relationship between the elements – fire, water, earth, wood, and metal – and their presence within the human body.

It explained how these elements, in perfect balance, formed the foundation of human existence.

As he read, Ye Yang began to feel a strange sensation, a tingling warmth spreading through his limbs.

He closed his eyes, attempting to understand the deeper meaning of the text.

He imagined the fire within his own body, a dormant ember waiting to be ignited.

He visualized the flow of Yang energy, tracing its path through his meridians, connecting him to the boundless energy of the universe.

Suddenly, he entered a state of deep trance. The world around him faded away, replaced by a kaleidoscope of colours and sensations. He felt the warmth of the sun, the gentle caress of the wind, the solidity of the earth beneath his feet.

Hours passed, and Ye Yang remained in his trance-like state.

Remembering the technique he learned from the Fire Demon, 'Extreme Yang Inhumane Art,' the offensive blend of martial and cultivation technique.

Then the second art, which was more like a Qi technique that helps a cultivator to guide yang energy into the meridian and throughout the body like Qi.

Then the ultimate art which was the reason Ye Yang was able to harness the abundant amount of Yang energy into his body, 'Solar Eclipse.'

The three techniques resonated within his mind. It wasn't his first time trying this.

At his cultivation cave, he had tried to learn and recall them, failing again and again. Six months of relentless effort had yielded nothing but frustration.

But this time was different. He had grasped something he was missing, even in his trials when he was in control of Yang energy, he failed to understood that which was the connection between human and yang essence.

He thought, "Why should one chase the energy when it was always present within oneself?"

The yang energy within his body resonated with his thought, and his body ignited.

It looked like he was in fire, but he was neither harmed nor did anything in his surroundings catch ablaze.

However, the sudden display of raw energy alerted other disciples, who immediately called for the elders.

"This is...!" one of the disciples stammered, unable to find the right words to describe the astonishing spectacle.

The elder who was in charge of the library, a man with a long, flowing black hair and eyes that held the wisdom of centuries, calmly observed the scene. "This is enlightenment," he declared, his voice resonating with a profound sense of awe.

Ye Yang, lost in the symphony of sensations, was unaware of the commotion around him.

He felt a profound sense of oneness with the universe, as if the boundaries between his body and the surrounding energy had dissolved.

The yang energy, once a wild and untamed force, now flowed through him like a gentle stream, nourishing every cell of his being.

The elder, recognizing the profound nature of Ye Yang's experience, gestured to the other disciples to maintain a respectful distance.

He knew that this was a critical moment, a turning point in Ye Yang's journey. Disturbing him now could disrupt the delicate balance he had achieved.

Ye Yang's enlightenment continued for what seemed like an eternity.

He recalled the Fire Demon's 'Extreme Yang Inhumane Art,' a brutal and destructive technique that relied on external force and manipulation.

Now, he saw it differently. He envisioned the same power, not just as an instrument of destruction, but as a force that could be bring change.

The second technique, the Qi guiding technique, now revealed itself to be a conduit, a pathway for the harmonious flow of yang energy within his body.

He felt the energy coursing through his meridians, not as an external force, but as an integral part of his being.

And finally, 'Solar Eclipse,' the ultimate art of harnessing abundant yang energy. He realized that true power did not lie in external acquisition, but in unlocking the boundless energy within himself. He was the sun, and his body, the universe.

As his enlightenment began to subside, Ye Yang slowly opened his eyes. He found himself bathed in a soft, golden light; the surrounding air filled with a palpable sense of energy.

The elder, still observing him with a mixture of awe and curiosity, smiled gently.

"Welcome back, young one," the elder said softly. "You have embarked on a journey beyond the realm of mere cultivation."