Chapter 61: The Basic Techniques of Spirit Energy Use [Revised]
The process went exactly like this. I thought I had succeeded, but unexpectedly, at the last moment, it blew up.
After explaining the process of visualizing two kinds of spirit seals in detail to Qing Ji, Lu Xianbei paused for a moment. Before Qing Fog, who had fallen into contemplation, could speak, she started rambling to herself.
Ancestor, you can definitely help with this. I think the key to the problem lies in the fact that the two spirit seals, due to their different representations of power, even conflict with each other. However…
She raised her eyebrows slightly. Although there was no obvious expression on her face, one could clearly sense a hint of smugness in her mind.
“This is not a difficult problem.”
Watching the plot in a small oil lamp, engaging in yellow-themed activities in a serious game… What have we not done? Lu Xianbei secretly added to herself.
This is nothing to her!
“Coincidentally, I know you have the method to solve the problem!
Oh?” Qing Ji was momentarily taken aback and shot a sideways glance at Lu Xianbei. “I have the method to solve it?”
“Exactly!” Regaining some energy, Lu Xianbei sat up and gestured with her hands, “Didn’t you previously use your own spirit energy fluctuations to simulate the operational method of the White-Armed Giant’s power? Ancestor, I want to learn that!”
If she could master this technique and use the spirit energy fluctuations generated by the White Wolf God to simulate the operation of the North Goddess’s power and then activate the North Spirit Seal, there shouldn’t be any problems.
Probably not.
At least it wouldn’t be as disastrous as having the body destroyed and burned to ashes; it could last a bit longer.
Upon hearing this, Qing Ji’s expression grew subtle, and then a meaningful smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.
Ha, isn’t this the most basic spirit energy fluctuation control technique? You didn’t know it before? No way?”
That expression resembled Lu Xianbei when she soloed with Su Mi and was mocked after being killed.
Men are always inexplicably stirred up by competitive spirit!
“I’m just stating the facts.” Qing Ji smiled.
Seeing Lu Xianbei attempt to visualize two spirit seals for the first time and uncover the path, his emotions were quite complicated.
It felt like a father watching his child grow day by day, achieving commendable accomplishments while feeling both proud and worried that the child might no longer need him in the future, bringing a sense of quiet sorrow.
After achieving a certain level, Qing Ji’s mood seemed to improve a lot, a smile barely concealed on his face.
Your ancestor is indeed your ancestor!
“Using the spirit energy fluctuations generated by one power to simulate the operation of another power’s spirit energy fluctuations, in fact, aside from a few specialists in body techniques, most spirit ability users are somewhat using this…” Most spirit ability users or more or less are using it? Except for a few specialized body technique users?
Lu Xianbei caught the key point in Qing Ji’s words. After a brief thought, her eyes lit up. “Are you talking about spell formulas?”
“Exactly!” Qing Ji nodded. “In my opinion, the release process of a spell formula, simply put, is through the assistance of incantations, coordinating part of one’s spirit energy to be consistent with the power represented by the incantation, and ultimately complete the release process.
Hearing this, Lu Xianbei nodded thoughtfully. Qing Ji’s remarks indeed aligned with the conclusions of some mainstream schools of spell formula research.
Another mainstream school believes that reciting a spell formula, from a certain perspective, is in essence calling upon the urban legend corresponding to the spell formula, praying through similar methods to utilize the power of the urban legend, akin to what traditional mysticism refers to as “inviting divinity.”
“Certain spirit ability users, after mastering spell formulas to a certain extent, can release spell formulas without chanting. Essentially speaking, there isn’t much difference between that and me using spirit energy to simulate the operational methods of that pesky giant,” Qing Ji said, shaking his head at this point.
From his experience with spirit ability users, almost everyone tends to gradually overlook the various spirit energy manipulation techniques they mastered when they first became spirit ability users as their strength increases.
Even the young Zhang Zhunnan was no exception.
When Qing Ji last met Zhang Hainan, although he was completely immersed in the sorrow of his wife’s passing, it was evident that he had nearly reached the same level as when he descended the mountain.
At that time, Zhang Hainan had almost given up on studying the spell formulas and body techniques that had been passed down in the Dachunyang Palace for nearly a thousand years, relying almost entirely on the abilities provided by spirit patterns in combat.
Qing Ji originally didn’t want to engage with Zhang Hainan, but seeing him so foolishly, he was even less inclined to pay him any mind.
“Also, think about it. Over time, countless spirit ability users have emerged, each making their mark for hundreds of years. Some of them definitely would have researched unique spirit energy usage techniques…” Qing Ji commented.
“Spell formulas, as one of them, have gone through the test of time, eventually passed down to the present, widely recognized and utilized. How could it be that simple?”
Mhm, ancestor is right! That scoundrel Zhang Zhunnan, at a glance, is clearly not a good bird, short-sighted!” Lu Xianbei listened intently, nodding repeatedly.
At this moment, however, Qing Ji’s sudden declaration left her stunned.
“I’ve explained the principles clearly. Now let’s get straight to practicing!”
Lu Xianbei: “???”
Huh? What are you talking about? You haven’t taught me anything yet, what am I supposed to practice?
It’s like forcing a middle school student who has just completed nine years of compulsory education in mathematics to solve world-class mathematical problems.
Wouldn’t that be absurd?
“Don’t look at me like that!” Qing Ji said earnestly. “Didn’t I already tell you the principles? Have you understood them?”
“That’s true, but…” Lu Xianbei frowned. “I still don’t know where to start practicing.”
“Isn’t it simple?” Qing Ji said, a slightly unsettling smile appearing at the corner of her mouth. “Just do it the way you learned the ‘Taihe Gentleman Sword Illustration’!”
“Back then…” Lu Xianbei recalled her process of mastering the ‘Taihe Gentleman Sword Illustration,’ the images of repeatedly being ‘ground to dust’ flooding her mind, causing a shiver. That was training? It was clearly torment.
Oh no, the ancestor is up to no good!
She was filled with dread as she came to her senses, only to see the chaotic silver light already enveloping her vision.
In the next moment, thunder erupted, and murderous intent surged forth.
Lu Xianbei felt suspended in mid-air, as if soaring with the wind, the howling wind spreading ripples in the scattering silver light, the shattered brilliance scattering like broken mirrors…
In her daze, she suddenly felt Qing Ji’s spirit energy slamming down on her body in an unusual operational manner.
It seemed Qing Ji slowed down the attack speed to let her feel it with her body.
It was clearly just simple spirit energy release, but those spirit energies, under Qing Ji’s guidance, exhibited a crushing characteristic.
It wasn’t the genuine power of the White-Armed Giant, but it was a highly faithful cosplay!
“Ah–!”
A heart-wrenching scream echoed in the valley. Xuan Ying Luo Fu, who was tidying up the small square table and tea set, was startled and trembled slightly.
Then, she looked up and threw a glance toward Lu Xianbei and Qing Ji, staring for a second or two as if unable to bear the gruesome sight, silently raising a hand to cover her eyes.
As Lu Xianbei was being tortured to near d*ath by Qing Ji in the God Realm Prototype, trying to master how to use the White Wolf God Seal to activate the North Spirit Seal, two figures emerged from the mist at the entrance of Street 76.
A man and a woman, namely Zhipianxian and Annie, who had been busy transporting medicines all night.
“I didn’t expect you to be quite suited for this job!” Standing at the street corner, Annie whispered her praise. “If you hadn’t drawn the vigilante’s attention yesterday, our trip would surely have gone awry.”
While speaking, she noticeably closed the distance between her and Zhipianxian, no longer keeping the careful distance like before they set off last night, standing shoulder to shoulder like two long-time friends.
“By the way, speaking of which, how did you manage to escape? I thought today would require Miss Vivienne to go to the northern city police station to bail you out!”
“Haha,” Zhipianxian chuckled twice, acting shy as he scratched the back of his head, avoiding Annie’s gaze. “It’s nothing. I just run fast and am good at escaping, so I easily shook them off.”
In fact, last night, transporting the medicine with Annie wasn’t smooth at all. Just after leaving the park constructed by Ariel for homeless people, they were targeted by three cross-dressers.
Upon sensing their significant spirit energy fluctuations, Zhipianxian immediately realized they were the vigilantes Vivienne and Annie had mentioned.
An excellent opportunity for a hero to save a beauty presented itself; how could he possibly miss it?
Without much hesitation, Zhipianxian asked Annie to go ahead, and he bravely confronted the three vigilantes.
However, during his confrontation with the three vigilantes, he discovered something very strange—while their spirit energy fluctuations were significant, they seemed to be completely incapable of using them, and the sources of their spirit energy fluctuations surprisingly came from certain items.
This was precisely the main reason Zhipianxian could easily escape.
Causing the items to malfunction was no harder for him, who possessed some of the Pink Fluffy Rabbit’s power, than breathing.
Thinking about it, should he tell that woman about this? Zhipianxian pondered.
Just then, Annie spoke again, interrupting his thoughts. “Let’s leave it at that for now. I’ll head back to rest, and you should hurry back to rest as well. Miss Vivienne will be coming over soon to get you to work.”
“Uh, okay…” Zhipianxian nodded, only to suddenly hear Annie’s quiet words, his cheeks flushing.
“Then we’ll see each other tonight?” Annie blinked as she spoke.
“Yeah, see you tonight…” Zhipianxian stammered in reply, his whole body seeming to turn mechanical, moving stiffly to wave goodbye to Annie. Only after Annie’s figure disappeared from view did he stand there in a daze, with his heart racing.
d*mn it, it’s the feeling of a crush!
