Chapter 212: Foresight in Stepping on the Big Dipper

Zhao Wuyang was concentrating on studying the Demon-Extirpating Radiance, but the technique was too profound, and he truly could not comprehend it. He was somewhat confused as to why his master would teach him a technique that clearly required the cultivation level of his master to execute. Moreover, he had already practiced this technique to the point of exhaustion, yet so far, he could only manage Spirit-Attachment to his sword.

Just as Zhao Wuyang was deep in thought, unable to find an answer, Qianyuan Zhenren, wearing a long robe and possessing an immortal air, turned in from the moon gate. Seeing Zhao Wuyang sitting in the pavilion staring blankly at the Soft Sword in his hand, he smiled and walked over quietly.

"My disciple, sitting here alone, what are you pondering?"

Qianyuan Zhenren spoke suddenly, giving Zhao Wuyang a start. Seeing it was his master, he hurriedly stood up to salute.

"Disciple is here contemplating the Demon-Extirpating Radiance, but I lost focus and thought of other things."

"Oh?" Qianyuan Zhenren seemed extremely interested; he flicked his Daoist Robe and sat down. "What is it that makes it difficult for you to concentrate? Why not tell your master about it?"

Zhao Wuyang hesitated for a moment before carefully opening his mouth: "Disciple has one thing I do not understand, and I hope Master will enlighten me."

Qianyuan Zhenren stroked his long beard, signaling for Zhao Wuyang to continue.

Having received Qianyuan Zhenren's permission, Zhao Wuyang bowed and said: "Disciple's cultivation is only at Qi Refining, yet Master has taught me such a profound technique as the Demon-Extirpating Radiance. Why is this?"

Hearing Zhao Wuyang's doubt, Qianyuan Zhenren merely narrowed his eyes and did not answer immediately. Only after stroking his long beard for a long time did he say in a deep voice: "The Book of Songs says, 'Before the sky turns to rain, repair the windows and doors.' In cultivation and seeking the Dao, one often encounters various matters. If one cannot prepare for danger while in safety, the path of the Dao will surely not be long. Wuyang, what do you say?"

"But..." Zhao Wuyang was very puzzled upon hearing this. "In the past, didn't Master always teach me that in matters of cultivation, one must never be overly hasty, and only by proceeding step by step can one find the path of permanence..."

Listening to Zhao Wuyang's childish yet deliberately mature tone, Qianyuan Zhenren could not help but laugh out loud. Seeing Qianyuan Zhenren stroking his beard and laughing heartily, Zhao Wuyang was very confused: had he said something wrong again?

Qianyuan Zhenren laughed for a long time before stopping. Then, looking at Zhao Wuyang with a kind expression, he said earnestly: "Wuyang, telling you all not to be hasty is to make you guard your original heart and refrain from arrogance and impatience. But teaching you the Demon-Extirpating Radiance is not pulling up seedlings to help them grow, but rather being prepared for a rainy day. Have you ever thought, if one day you encounter a difficult situation, if you have no skills to rely on, how will you be able to retreat unscathed?"

Hearing this, Zhao Wuyang pondered for a moment and nodded, seemingly understanding yet not quite.

Seeing him like this, Qianyuan Zhenren let out another loud laugh. He was truly very satisfied with this disciple.

"Since Wuyang finds the Demon-Extirpating Radiance very obscure, how about Master teaches you another technique? Are you willing?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuyang bowed: "If Master is willing to teach, how could disciple be unwilling?"

Qianyuan Zhenren waved his hand, stroked his long beard, and said in a deep voice: "This method is an ancient Daoist Technique called Stepping on the Big Dipper. It uses one's own Spirit Power through hand seals and Pacing the Dipper to borrow the power of the stars. I teach you this method today so that you may have a way to save yourself in times of danger. Unless it is an absolute last resort, do not use it recklessly. If the move fails, it may land you in an even more dangerous situation."

Hearing what Qianyuan Zhenren said, Zhao Wuyang was puzzled: "If it will land me in more danger, why use this method at all?"

"Sigh~" Qianyuan Zhenren waved his hand. "That is why I said it is a last resort. After all, this technique is powerful and can serve as a life-saving method. Although this method does not have high requirements for cultivation, it consumes a great deal of Spirit Power. If your Spirit Power is abundant, then this technique is harmless, but now your cultivation is shallow and your Spirit Power is low. If you use this technique, I fear you will exhaust all your Spirit Power. Think about it, if one strike fails, how will you find a way to survive?"

Zhao Wuyang truly did not want to use the Tiantian Bu technique, but he had no other way at the moment. While cultivating in the sect, he had spent most of his time studying the Demon-Extirpating Radiance and had practiced few other techniques.

Furthermore, even if he used other techniques, he figured they would not cause any harm to Guihua, as he had used his full strength in that palm strike just now. Looking at Guihua's current appearance, apart from her face being twisted from drinking Lingxiang's tea, that palm strike did not seem to do anything to her; instead, it only made her more arrogant.

"I want to see, with just your little bit of cultivation, you wet-behind-the-ears brat, what you can do to me!" Although Guihua's stomach was cramping, she still mocked Zhao Wuyang with a vicious expression.

Seeing her like this, Zhao Wuyang decided to use the Tiantian Bu technique to repel her.

Seeing Zhao Wuyang form the hand seals and plant his stance firmly, Lingxiang's eyes flickered.

It really is Pacing the Dipper; Senior Brother Qianyuan really dares to teach anything...

With the method of Pacing the Dipper, the deeper one's Spirit Power, the more powerful it is, and the depth of Spirit Power is related to the cultivator's cultivation level. Based on Wuyang's cultivation, if he uses this method, not to mention whether he can defeat Guihua, he will likely be exhausted and unable to move as soon as he finishes casting it, but...

But it is hard to say; after all, Wuyang has the Heavenly Star Spirit Root and possesses the Eternal Firmament. It is better to wait and see!

Thinking this, Lingxiang sipped her tea and stared intently at the confusion ahead, as if the matter at hand had nothing to do with her.

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