Chapter 163: Seven Forms

Grandpa, I get it! Let me give it a try! Yu Tianyun said impatiently.

Yang Wudi heard this, was first startled, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he still nodded slightly and said, "Alright, then you try."

Yu Tianyun took a deep breath, gripped the Blue Lightning Tyrant Spear, and following the technique Yang Wudi described, mobilized soul power and bodily strength to execute Soul-breaking Spear Technique Form One.

He thrust the spear like a dragon, and as his soul power surged, a faint yet real shock wave actually formed. Though still a bit clumsy, it already carried some of Yang Wudi's aura.

Yang Wudi's eyes widened in an instant, as if he had witnessed something incredible, and he muttered in amazement. In fact, it was not that Yu Tianyun had exceptionally high comprehension, but his strong mental power that allowed him to observe more finely and retain more details, so his learning speed was rapid.

Yang Wudi quickly calmed himself, his expression returning to a serious demeanor, and thought to himself, "I must not let this kid become arrogant."

Then, raising his voice, he scolded, "Pay attention to the smooth flow of soul power and the coordination of muscle control; there must be no lag at all!"

Yu Tianyun replied, and once again immersed himself wholly in cultivation. Yang Ruolin, seeing this, was not to be outdone and began to practice, but her progress compared to Yu Tianyun's was clearly far behind.

Time slipped by silently, and in the blink of an eye the sun had tilted westward. Yu Tianyun and Yang Ruolin were drenched in sweat, yet their expressions grew ever more resolute, their eyes flashing with a persistent light.

Yang Wudi looked at the two and said, "That's enough for today; rest well, and we'll continue tomorrow."

Having said that, he turned and went back into the cave, not wanting to see the youngsters flaunting affection before him, which would easily stir his sad memories.

"Tianyun, where will we stay tonight?" Yang Ruolin, seeing Yang Wudi enter the cave, couldn't help but ask.

"Right! Brother Tianyun, what shall we do tonight? Grandpa Yang didn't carve a cave for us," Bai Chenxiang, who was self-cultivating soul power, chimed in.

That cave had been carved spear by spear by Yang Wudi using the Soul-breaking Spear, but he hadn't made one for them, and obviously they couldn't live together with that old man.

"Follow me," Yu Tianyun said with a light laugh, then walked toward the cliff on the other side of Yang Wudi's cave, spanning roughly the small pond, and the two women silently followed behind him.

When Yu Tianyun reached the cliff, he made no show of preparation. He suddenly thrust a fist, and with a booming crash a five‑meter‑deep hole opened in the cliff. Then Yu Tianyun swept his palm, and soul power surged into the opening, the soul power suffused with a muted earth‑yellow glow.

In the next instant, the dust cleared, and the entire cave became tidy and clean.

Yang Ruolin and Bai Chenxiang saw the scene, their eyes full of surprise and admiration.

"Tianyun, your strength is truly getting stronger!" Yang Ruolin said with a smile; as they conversed more deeply, she found that Yu Tianyun always gave her repeated shock, and now she no longer felt any urge to compare herself with him.

Bai Chenxiang also nodded repeatedly and replied, "Indeed, Brother Tianyun, with you here we truly have nothing to worry about."

Yu Tianyun's mouth curved upward as he said confidently, "That's natural; with me here, I won't let you suffer."

The three entered the cave, and Yu Tianyun took bedding from the Storage Soul Conduit, letting the two women arrange a resting spot.

He then ran to the pond's edge and began electro‑fishing! Yu Tianyun stood by the pond, soul power surging, threads of lightning gathering in his hand. He plunged his hand into the water, and the fish were instantly stunned by electricity, flailing and surfacing.

He skillfully scooped the stunned fish, and soon harvested a good amount.

At this time, after Yang Ruolin and Bai Chenxiang finished setting up the resting area in the cave, they came out.

"Tianyun, there are so many fish, yet I can't cook," Yang Ruolin said, her face slightly flushed. As a member of the Breaking Clan, her living conditions were not poor, and being the clan chief's granddaughter, she had always been served, so she never learned to cook.

Beside her, Bai Chenxiang smiled and said, "Sister Ruolin, leave the cooking to me; I can do it."

Life in the Sensitive One Clan is hard; Bai Chenxiang had no servants, so despite her proud nature, she learned washing, cooking, and other daily skills from childhood.

Yu Tianyun laughed and shook his head, saying, "Xiangxiang, go boil porridge; Ruolin, you assist Xiangxiang. I'll handle these fish myself and prepare a roasted fish feast for you."

Bai Chenxiang and Yang Ruolin obediently replied, then turned to prepare the porridge.

Yu Tianyun deftly handled the fish, scaling and gutting them in one fluid motion. He slit several cuts into the fish, sprinkled seasoning, and the preparation was quickly finished.

The two women occasionally stole glances at him; in their prior understanding, Yu Tianyun shouldn't have known such things, but seeing his practiced manner, it was clear he wasn't merely pretending. They felt their grasp of Yu Tianyun deepened and grew more satisfied, their eyes full of delight. Soon, the fish over the fire began to sizzle, fish oil oozed, and fragrance filled the air.

Bai Chenxiang and Yang Ruolin, smelling the roasted fish aroma, couldn't help but come over.

"Brother Tianyun, this fish looks delicious," Bai Chenxiang said, eyes shining.

Yang Ruolin swallowed, "Yeah, I can't wait."

Yu Tianyun smiled, "Hold on, it'll be ready soon."

Finally, the roasted fish was served, and the three sat around the fire, enjoying a delicious dinner, laughter echoing through the cave.

At night, after the meal the three exercised a bit, and Yang Ruolin and Bai Chenxiang fell into deep sleep.

Yu Tianyun lay on the ground, replaying the day's practice in his mind, pondering how to perfect this form.

The next day, when the first ray of sunlight fell on the valley, they had already risen early, ready to continue cultivating the Soul-breaking Spear Technique.

Yang Wudi looked at their diligent demeanor, feeling gratified, and said, "Today, we begin learning Soul-breaking Spear Technique Form Two."

Yu Tianyun and Yang Ruolin continued to watch Yang Wudi's demonstration of the second form of the Soul-breaking Spear Technique with focused expressions.

Like yesterday, it was still displayed using the ordinary Basic Spear Method, but the feeling for the two was completely different from yesterday's "Shock."

Yang Wudi's spear tip emitted a force that was explosively intense, as if it could explode at any moment.

Yu Tianyun and Yang Ruolin stared intently at Yang Wudi's movements, their gazes full of curiosity and anticipation. The Soul-breaking Spear in Yang Wudi's hand swirled like wind; above the spear tip, Soul Power Fluctuation was unusually intense, and that explosive force seemed to contain terrifying power.

Yu Tianyun furrowed his brow, thinking silently, "This form differs so much from the first; what is the key?" His gaze grew even more focused, trying to find clues in every subtle motion of Yang Wudi.

After the demonstration, Yang Wudi looked at the two and asked, "Did you understand this time?"

Yu Tianyun pondered briefly, then said, "Grandpa, this form seems to focus on a momentary burst of soul power, creating a powerful impact."

Yang Wudi nodded slightly, saying, "Good, but not only that; the timing and angle of force also require precise control."

Yang Ruolin, thinking aloud beside them, said, "Grandpa, I feel this demands an extremely fine control of soul power."

Yang Wudi smiled satisfactorily and said, "It's already good that you can think of these. Next, I will explain in detail."

Then, Yang Wudi began to analyze the essence of the second form of the Soul-breaking Spear Technique in an accessible way, and Yu Tianyun and Yang Ruolin listened attentively, fearing to miss any key point.

After finishing, Yang Wudi's eyes, tinged with curiosity, looked at Yu Tianyun and tentatively asked, "Tianyun, would you like to try?"

Yu Tianyun did not hesitate, summoned the Blue Lightning Tyrant Spear, and began to execute the second form of the Soul-breaking Spear Technique.

This form, named "Explosion," gathers force at the spear tip, creating an explosive damage boost that achieves an instant burst effect.

Yu Tianyun again did not disappoint Yang Wudi, performing the second form "Explosion" with proper form.

Yang Wudi pointed out the mistakes, had Yu Tianyun correct them, then observed for a while; seeing no issues, he left alone, letting the two practice on their own.

In the following days, Yang Wudi taught one form each day. There are seven forms in total: Shock, Explosion, Break, Penetration, Inertia, Collapse, Entanglement; each is intended for offense, none for defense.

After teaching all seven forms to the two, Yang Wudi's expression grew solemn as he looked at them, seeming about to say something.

(End of Chapter)