Chapter 19

Feng Yi and Ding Dian, together with a third person, displayed the prefect's token, left the city gate, and reached a ruined temple in the suburbs; only then did the three of them exhale in relief.

Even with Ding Dian's boldness, he couldn't help exclaiming his good fortune, saying, "Feng Brother, what are your plans from now on?"

Feng Yi said, "I'd like to follow Brother Ding for a while!"

Ding Dian and Ling Shuanghua exchanged a glance, both looking puzzled.

Feng Yi gave a hehe laugh and said, "You two have suffered greatly; this reunion will surely see you retire to the countryside, boating on the lake, becoming a divine couple. I never wanted to be a third wheel…"

"What's a lightbulb?" Ling Shuanghua frowned slightly, utterly confused.

Feng Yi smiled and said, "That's a saying from my hometown; it means a third party who, when a man and woman are courting, gets in the way and lacks tact."

Ding Dian laughed heartily.

Ling Shuanghua, however, put on a solemn expression and said, "You saved Brother Ding, got my father to personally approve our marriage, and didn't harm his life; I am deeply grateful.

Even if you were only staying temporarily, let alone if we were to support you for life, I would gladly do so. Don't mention being a hindrance or lacking tact again!"

Feng Yi, hearing this, felt embarrassed and could only give an embarrassed laugh, saying, "Yes, yes. I spoke out of turn."

He also straightened his face and said, "I'd like to follow Brother Ding for a while; first, because the Divine Illumination Classic hasn't been fully transmitted, I also wish to seek his advice on concealed weapons, lightness skills, and so on.

Second, we've just left Jingzhou, and that bastard Ling Tui Si…

Ling Shuanghua naturally showed a hint of displeasure.

As soon as Feng Yi spoke, he realized it wasn't proper for a daughter to scold her father, and quickly corrected himself: "Ling Chief, if you don't care about his prestige among his subordinates, go back on your word and grow fat, and continue chasing us, the two of us together would at least have backup."

Ding Dian thought for a moment, looked at Ling Shuanghua, sighed, and said, "I had already agreed with Brother Feng that if he helps me be with you, I will teach him the Divine Illumination Skill."

Ling Shuanghua gave a slight nod: "I see."

Feng Yi gave a faint smile: "If Brother Ding doesn't teach me his skill, I'll be useless and your father will kill me."

Ling Shuanghua sighed.

She couldn't deny that her father's temperament would surely lead him to do that.

Ding Dian moved his lips, wanting to speak but stopping, then shook his head.

Seeing his expression, Feng Yi asked, "Brother Ding, we've sworn to lay down our lives for each other—just say what's on your mind!"

Ding Dian turned around, clasped his hands behind his back, looked up to the sky, and sighed, "Brother, what should a martial practitioner's conduct be?"

Feng Yi pondered, then said, "I think it's enough to never bully the weak and never fear the strong."

Ling Shuanghua let out an "eh," sized Feng Yi up, her expression odd, then after a moment nodded and said, "Those eight words are well said!"

Ding Dian also nodded and said, "If you think that way, I'll feel much more at ease. We martial artists ought to take upholding justice and aiding the imperiled as our duty; that is also the key reason I obtained the Divine Illumination Classic—if I hadn't resolved to rescue Hero Mei that day, I would never have what I have today!"

Feng Yi laughed, "Exactly, Brother Ding truly deserves the title of 'great hero.'"

Ding Dian shook his head: "I don't dare claim the title of great hero, but in my eyes a hero need not be a strategist, yet must be brave. Sometimes one may not discern truth from falsehood, but one must never fail to distinguish good from evil!

Heroic conduct isn't necessarily good deeds, but it is forever the nemesis of evil."

Feng Yi nodded repeatedly: "Golden words! Brother Ding, you're absolutely right! But I think whether heroic action is worthwhile depends on the situation."

Ding Dian said, "What you say is correct; nowadays everyone knows I received Old Master Mei's Divine Illumination Classic and the Linked City Secret.

But no one knows that back then I took such great risks solely because I saw him, wounded, single-handedly fight three opponents, and then saw him leap into the Yangtze, dive beneath the boat—only that courage and skill made me, Ding Dian, willing to lay down my life for him!" At this point Ling Shuanghua said, "You told me about that tragedy long ago; today you want Brother Feng to find his proper path."

Ding Dian gradually furrowed his brows: "Undertaking righteous deeds often brings personal loss, possibly many hardships, unlike the reckless indulgence of wanton wrongdoing.

But if a martial artist uses his skill to do evil, pursues profit by any means, and acts in a vile, sordid manner, no matter how high his martial prowess—even if he were the strongest under heaven—he is truly less respectable than a petty street vendor or an ordinary farmer."

Feng Yi, exceptionally perceptive, had already guessed a bit from reading expressions, and couldn't help thinking, "Could it be that I'm really not a good person? I need your repeated reminders."

He smiled and said, "Brother, you've taught me the skill and rescued me from peril; your great kindness I will never forget, and today's teachings I will surely keep in mind."

Ding Dian stepped forward, stared at Feng Yi, and slowly said, "Brother, don't think I'm being long-winded. Merely, your talent in martial arts is something I've rarely seen in my life, and your meticulous thinking, clear organization, rigorous logic, and accurate foresight far surpass ordinary people.

You only used some unnamed thing to make figures like Ling Tui Si panic! Once you master the Divine Illumination Skill, your ability will greatly increase; if later your cleverness leads you astray, I dread to think who could set you right—this truly worries me as your elder brother."

Ding Dian had never in his life seen such excellent talent and virtue in Feng Yi; considering that he and Ling Shuanghua will later retire into seclusion and may never meet again, he only wishes Feng Yi to learn well.

Although Feng Yi knew he was merely taking advantage of his foreknowledge, having been regarded so highly in two lifetimes was unprecedented; he didn't feel conceited, felt a bit pleased, and nodded, saying, "All right, I promise you I will henceforth speak and act cautiously, hold myself to strict standards, and never disgrace your and Hero Mei's reputation."

Seeing Feng Yi's lofty expression, Ding Dian clapped and laughed, "Good! I believe you!" His brows brimmed with joy as he declared loudly, "I will pass on all my martial arts to you!"

Feng Yi rose, bowed to the two, and said, "Then I'll impose on you both!"

Ling Shuanghua smiled but said nothing.

Although Ding Dian wanted to enjoy a world just with Ling Shuanghua, having a person like Feng Yi follow him and her is not bad at all; wandering the jianghu relies not only on martial prowess but also on intellect and strategy, and Feng Yi is the greatest aid.

Ding Dian immediately prepared to teach Feng Yi the remaining Divine Illumination Skill, but Feng Yi had no achievement points, and self‑comprehension was too arduous, so he said to rest first and continue tomorrow when he had time.

Ding Dian saw his resolve and secretly admired him.

The three spent the night resting in the ruined temple; at dawn they hired a covered boat on the river outside Jiangling and drifted downstream.

After an unknown distance, a voice suddenly chimed in Feng Yi's mind: "Ding, help Ding Dian and Ling Shuanghua become a couple, escape the deadly calamity, reward 100 achievement points."

Feng Yi thought that this meant escaping danger and no longer being pursued by Ling Tui Si.

The next day, Ding Dian expounded the remaining cultivation methods of the Divine Illumination Classic in detail; though he had practiced it for years without reaching mastery, he had accumulated considerable experience, and while explaining the heart‑law maxims he unreservedly shared his own insights.

Feng Yi opened the system panel and saw the Divine Illumination Classic entry: full mastery required 90 achievement points, while the Shadowless Divine Fist's minor completion needed 20 points. He thought to first complete the Divine Illumination Skill, the Shadowless Divine Fist could wait, but this time he did not directly click it.

If Ding Dian transmitted it all at once, he would instantly achieve mastery, and he estimated that in Ding Dian's eyes he would surely become a demonic monster.

Ding Dian then taught him concealed weapons, armaments, and other skills.

Ding Dian came from a martial‑arts family; his father was also fairly renowned. Besides the family tradition, he had studied under two masters, so teaching Feng Yi, a complete novice in martial arts, was more than sufficient.

Ding Dian demonstrated with mouth and hands, Feng Yi listened attentively; teacher and student continued until the moon was high the next night, when Ling Shuanghua urged them, and only then did they return to the cabin to sleep.

Feng Yi returned to the cabin, sat cross‑legged, and then opened the system panel.

【Host: Feng Yi

Age: 21; Identity: Minor Head of the Dragon Sand Gang (expelled); Internal Skill: Divine Illumination Skill (Minor Achievement); Note: 'Great Accomplishment' requires 90 achievement points; Martial Skill: Formless Divine Fist (Initial Glimpse); Note: Raising 'Minor Achievement' requires 19 achievement points; (Note: Martial skill levels are Initial Glimpse, Minor Achievement, Great Accomplishment, Furnace Fire Pure Blue); Achievement Points: 116; (Note: Obtained by slaying enemies; achievement points can be used to enhance martial arts experience).

Line 57: 【Host: Feng Yi

【Host: Feng Yi

Line 58: Age: 21; Identity: Minor Head of the Dragon Sand Gang (expelled); Internal Skill: Divine Illumination Skill (Minor Achievement); Note: 'Great Accomplishment' requires 90 achievement points; Martial Skill: Formless Divine Fist (Initial Glimpse); Note: Raising 'Minor Achievement' requires 19 achievement points; (Note: Martial skill levels are Initial Glimpse, Minor Achievement, Great Accomplishment, Furnace Fire Pure Blue); Achievement Points: 116; (Note: Obtained by slaying enemies; achievement points can be used to enhance martial arts experience).

Let's break down:

Age: 21

Identity: Dragon Sand Gang Minor Head (expelled)

Internal Skill: Divine Illumination Skill (Minor Achievement)

+Note: 'Great Accomplishment' requires 90 achievement points

Martial Skill: Formless Divine Fist (Initial Glimpse)

+Note: Raising 'Minor Achievement' requires 19 achievement points

(Note: Martial skill levels are Initial Glimpse, Minor Achievement, Great Accomplishment, Furnace Fire Pure Blue)

Achievement Points: 116

(Note: Obtained by slaying enemies; achievement points can be used to enhance martial arts experience)

We need to keep the original punctuation and spacing? We'll produce a single line.

Thus line 58 translation: 【Age: 21 Identity: Dragon Sand Gang Minor Head (expelled) Internal Skill: Divine Illumination Skill (Minor Achievement) +Note: 'Great Accomplishment' requires 90 achievement points Martial Skill: Formless Divine Fist (Initial Glimpse) +Note: Raising 'Minor Achievement' requires 19 achievement points (Note: Martial skill levels are Initial Glimpse, Minor Achievement, Great Accomplishment, Furnace Fire Pure Blue) Achievement Points: 116 (Note: Obtained by slaying enemies; achievement points can be used to enhance martial arts experience)】

Age: 21 Identity: Longsha Gang Deputy Leader (Expelled) Internal Skill: Divine Illumination Technique (Minor Achievement) + Note: 'Great Accomplished' requires Achievement 90 Martial Art: Shadowless Divine Fist (Initial Gateway) + Note: To raise 'Minor Achievement' requires Achievement 19 (Note: Martial Arts are divided into Initial Gateway, Minor Achievement, Great Accomplished, Pure Fire) Achievement Points: 116 (Note: Obtained by slaying enemies. Achievement points can be used to increase martial arts experience)

Now line 59: Feng Yi's eyes suddenly brightened, as the 'Formless Divine Fist' unexpectedly required only 19 achievement points to upgrade again, not the initial 20.

Translation: Feng Yi's eyes brightened sharply: "Formless Divine Fist" actually now only needs 19 achievement points to upgrade, not the initial 20.

Line 60: Upon reflection, he suddenly realized that after successive battles and personal insight, his proficiency had increased, so achieving minor completion now required fewer achievement points.

Translation: Upon reflection, he realized that after successive battles and personal comprehension, his proficiency had increased, so the achievement points needed for Minor Achievement had decreased.

Now we need to output each line with 【N】 prefix.

After all lines, output ===TITLE=== with translation of chapter title: Great Accomplishment.

===TITLE===

Great Accomplishment

Then

Feng Yi's eyes gleamed sharply—the Shadowless Divine Fist now needed just 19 achievement points, not the original 20.

A moment's reflection made it clear: after successive battles and personal contemplation, his proficiency had risen, so the achievement points needed for minor completion had decreased.

(End of Chapter)