Chapter 14: Cultivating the Azure Sun Technique! A Sudden Leap in Strength

Internal energy is formless.

Simply put, internal energy is an attributeless energy that can be used with any martial arts technique.

However, certain special cultivation methods can bestow unique properties upon internal energy.

For example, the Ice Qi turns internal energy into a bone-chilling cold.

The Five Poisons Heart Sutra transforms internal energy into a deadly toxin that can deeply poison an opponent upon contact.

The Cangyang Energy is similar.

It can make internal energy incredibly strong and radiant with yang energy. When cultivating martial arts that correspond to this energy, the power of the techniques is greatly enhanced. The drawback is that it becomes difficult to learn martial arts with conflicting attributes.

But the strength of this kind of internal energy is indeed far beyond that of attributeless energy.

“Phew!”

A breath of turbid air was exhaled, mixed with scorching heat.

After rotating through several full cycles, Ye Liuyun had already entered the introductory level of the Cangyang Energy. Next, he only needed to gradually convert all the internal energy in his body into Cangyang Energy.

Such things cannot be rushed.

Ye Liuyun then selected a few martial arts styles.

Pinewood Saber Technique, a straightforward saber method, standing firm like a pine tree, a style that emphasizes stability and steady victory.

Although he had a talent for swordsmanship, the Imperial Guards generally wielded sabers, and Ye Liuyun himself enjoyed the feeling of swinging a saber. As for sword techniques, he could always practice those later when he had time.

In addition, Ye Liuyun picked up the Jade-Shattering Palm, a primary palm technique.

Once mastered, it can make one’s palms as hard as jade.

Other martial arts manuals were placed on the bookshelf for future study.

Ye Liuyun clearly understood the principle of not biting off more than one can chew.

Trying to learn everything at once only leads to mastering nothing.

It was better to choose one or two to cultivate to perfection first, and slowly learn others later.

One’s energy and focus were limited.

Ye Liuyun did not feel this approach was slow, especially since he had an advantage—a kind of cheat code.

Just for now, perhaps in the future he would obtain some special talent trait that would allow him to cultivate multiple martial arts simultaneously.

Thinking of that possibility, he felt a bit excited.

“You rest here first; I’ll go outside to practice!”

After signaling to Xing’er, Ye Liuyun left the study and went into the courtyard.

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Having reached the level of a first-rate martial artist,

there was no need to continue with the Wind-Cutting Saber Technique; its upper limit was fixed.

Fortunately, there was the Pinewood Saber Technique.

As expected of a blue-quality saber talent, within the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Ye Liuyun had already entered the introductory level and was becoming increasingly proficient.

“Boom!”

Swinging the saber, the blade radiated scorching heat, as if the internal energy was burning along the edge.

“So this is the internal energy of Cangyang Energy?”

The Pinewood Saber Technique itself did not possess such power.

But mixed with Cangyang Energy, this originally defense-oriented saber style became exceptionally imposing, with every strike seeming intent on burning the opponent to ashes.

“Not bad! Not bad!”

Ye Liuyun was quite satisfied with this effect.

He looked forward to the day when all the internal energy in his dantian would be converted into Cangyang Energy—wondering what that feeling would be like.

After becoming more skilled with the Pinewood Saber Technique,

he began cultivating the Jade-Shattering Palm. The “Strong and Robust” trait complemented this technique well,

so the training was not difficult.

After mastering these two, Ye Liuyun planned to continue cultivating Cangyang Energy. His days were fully scheduled, leaving him feeling very fulfilled.

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“Cangyang Energy? I didn’t expect he had some talent.”

That night, Sheng Lianzhi was somewhat surprised but also appreciative upon hearing from Xing’er that Ye Liuyun had not only started cultivating Cangyang Energy but had also succeeded in entering its introductory stage.

Though the official career path was important,

Sheng Lianzhi valued martial cultivation more; only by becoming strong could one wield greater influence.

Now, with everything moving in a positive direction, many of her previous grievances had dissipated.

“Yes, madam!”

Seeing Sheng Lianzhi’s reaction, Xing’er’s eyes flickered slightly and continued.

“Master also asked me to tell you that he is very grateful for your help and will never forget your kindness.”

In truth, Ye Liuyun had not said this; Xing’er took the initiative for his benefit.

In this mansion, although Ye Liuyun was the master, it was Sheng Lianzhi who truly managed affairs — a fact known to all servants.

Xing’er hoped to ease the relationship between Ye Liuyun and Sheng Lianzhi, which would elevate Ye Liuyun’s standing in the household.

Though Ye Liuyun seemed indifferent to such matters, Xing’er still wished to do something.

“Well, at least he has the intention!”

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Sheng Lianzhi did not doubt Xing’er’s words but smiled and waved her hand.

“You can tell him, as long as he maintains his current state, he should ask for whatever he wants in the future. Whatever is his, I will not withhold even a single thing.”

“Yes, madam!”

Xing’er nodded silently.

After Sheng Lianzhi finished speaking and yawned, Xing’er dutifully accompanied her back to her room to rest.

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“Talent Trait System!

Host: Ye Liuyun!

Realm: Postnatal Martial Artist!

Martial Arts: Wind-Cutting Saber Technique, Cangyang Energy, Pinewood Saber Technique, Jade-Shattering Palm,

Talent Traits: Luck (Purple), Strong and Robust (Blue), Saber Talent (Blue), Photographic Memory (Blue), Sword Talent (Green), Extreme Yang Constitution (Purple), Fragrance-Discerning Woman Recognition (Green),”

At this moment, Ye Liuyun’s attention was fully devoted to cultivation.

After finishing his Cangyang Energy practice in his room, Ye Liuyun summoned his character profile.

As expected, he had thoroughly broken through the postnatal realm.

The effects of the Extreme Yang Constitution were better than he had imagined.

Cultivating Cangyang Energy rapidly consumed the yang energy within the body, and excessive depletion of yang energy would greatly affect the cultivator.

No wonder that sect had not reclaimed the Cangyang Energy technique—likely because, despite its high quality, they did not worry it would spread.

But the Extreme Yang Constitution ensured yang energy in the body was endlessly replenished.

There was no need to worry about the energy consumption of Cangyang Energy.

“This special constitution really is a blessing.”

At the same time, after cultivating Cangyang Energy, the previously restless yang energy issue was completely resolved.

Special constitutions truly were valuable.

In the following period,

aside from daily check-ins and visits to the Zhao Prison for registration,

Ye Liuyun devoted most of his time to cultivating Cangyang Energy.

Although he did not neglect the Pinewood Saber Technique and Jade-Shattering Palm, Cangyang Energy remained his primary focus.

He aimed to break through to the innate realm as soon as possible.

If possible, who would not want to be stronger? Of course, the stronger, the better.

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