Chapter 45: The Human King Physique
After Yue Qingying left, Mingyan hesitated for a moment, then walked towards Yue Wu Xia’s cottage.
“Master, this disciple wishes to inquire about my constitution. Knowing my own strengths and weaknesses will prevent future miscalculations,” he said, bowing respectfully at the door.
The cottage was silent. Mingyan waited, but there was no response. Slightly disappointed, he was about to turn back when he heard Yue Wu Xia’s voice. “Your constitution is unique. Before today, have you heard of any special constitutions?”
Mingyan straightened up, hearing her voice. “This disciple is ignorant and has not.”
“Among the renowned geniuses of the Eastern Continent, Ning Zetian, Holy Son of the Yu Heng Sacred Land, possesses the Dao Harmony Physique, granting him an innate affinity for the Dao and accelerating his cultivation. He’s already at the Divine Gate Realm. Ning Feixuan, Holy Maiden of the Yaochi Sacred Land, possesses the Western Spirit Physique, which is quite mysterious, and I know little about it. However, the Queen Mother of the West, the former Great Emperor of Yaochi, also possessed this physique. An Canhui of the Xiu Hu An family possesses the Limitless Physique, granting him exceptional learning abilities. He’s considered a top contender for the title of the most talented cultivator in the Eastern Continent. Gu Hanshuang, the undisputed top genius of the Southern Continent, possesses the Tai’a Physique, granting him an innate affinity for weapons. He’s undefeated among the younger generation of the Southern Continent.”
“Special constitutions generally grant cultivators unique abilities or advantages in cultivation. There are also special bloodlines, such as Huang Feiyan of the Huang family, a descendant of the ancient Phoenix God Clan. Her bloodline grants her exceptional regenerative abilities and offensive power.”
“As for you, you possess the Human King Physique.”
“I know little about this physique. I only saw a brief description in an Emperor’s tomb when I was young. When I imparted the Wind Spirit and Moon Shadow Scriptures to you, I confirmed your physique. Your natural spirit channels, potent blood and Qi, and strong Yang energy all match the description I saw… It only had one comment about this physique: ‘Born to become a Human King.’ If I’m not mistaken, ‘Human King’ refers to the Human King Realm. This means, barring unforeseen circumstances, you’re destined to reach the Human King Realm.”
Yue Wu Xia’s voice remained cold and indifferent. “The Huang family should know more about this physique. Families, unlike Sacred Lands, have more comprehensive ancient records. They likely have detailed information about the Human King Physique. If you’re curious, you can ask them.”
Born to become a Human King? Mingyan clenched his fists, his heart pounding with excitement…
The Human King Realm… second only to the Great Emperor Realm…with no rival below the Emperor…
“So, there’s no need for self-doubt, but don’t become arrogant either. Physique doesn’t determine everything. There have been nearly a hundred Great Emperors throughout history, and not all of them possessed special constitutions. Focus on building a solid foundation and increasing your strength. That’s what you should be doing.”
“This disciple understands, Master,” Mingyan said, taking a deep breath to calm his excitement.
“Although you’re talented, don’t forget you’re only at the Great Brook Realm. Any Yin Tomb Realm cultivator can easily kill you. An undeveloped genius is no different from an ant. Improving your strength is paramount. After the recruitment is over, I’ll arrange some trials for you. Prepare yourself during this time. Although you’re my disciple, whether you can satisfy me remains to be seen.” Yue Wu Xia’s voice was cold. “Go cultivate. Don’t disturb me unless you have questions about your cultivation.”
“Disciple obeys,” Mingyan bowed his head.
Silence fell over the room. Mingyan sighed.
Destined to become a Human King? He pondered. This meant, barring unforeseen circumstances, he would eventually reach the Human King Realm. It was only a matter of time…
In that case, perhaps reaching the Qi Sea Realm from Great Brook within two years wasn’t impossible?
Catching up to those holy children and young masters wouldn’t be easy. They were also improving. But he would catch up eventually. He had to. Mingyan’s resolve hardened. He entered the cottage Yue Qingying had built for him, sat cross-legged on the bed, and closed his eyes to cultivate.
The four minor realms of the Spring Opening Realm—Spring Gushing, Gathering Stream, Great Brook, and Illuminating Sea—were all about quantitative change leading to qualitative change. The abundant spiritual energy on this island would greatly accelerate his cultivation. He was confident he would break through to the next level soon.
He also began studying the Wind Spirit and Moon Shadow Scriptures Yue Wu Xia had imparted to him.
He had cultivated using Rain Terrace Blessed Land’s Rain Terrace Scripture, which now seemed inadequate. After all, it was created by a Rotating Core Realm cultivator and couldn’t compare to an Emperor-level scripture. Moreover, he noticed many similarities between the Rain Terrace Scripture and the Wind Spirit Scripture, reminding him of a rumor in Rain Terrace Blessed Land.
It was said that their founding ancestor had once been a member of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land but had left for unknown reasons… He also remembered Yue Qingying’s story about the Sacred Land’s history. To curb the rampant promiscuity, they had expelled many elders and disciples… Could the founder of Rain Terrace Blessed Land have been one of those expelled elders? The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed…
Perhaps after being expelled, he had decided to found his own sect. Since the Wind Spirit Scripture couldn’t be shared due to restrictions, he had created the Rain Terrace Scripture based on its principles.
Comparing the two scriptures, Mingyan found the difference was vast… The Rain Terrace Scripture contained less than one-fifth of the Wind Spirit Scripture’s content and lacked its numerous combat techniques. If the Rain Terrace Scripture was a copy of the Wind Spirit Scripture, it was a poor one, failing to capture its essence.
However, his foundation in the Rain Terrace Scripture made it easier for him to comprehend the Wind Spirit Scripture, whose cultivation methods were far superior, making his energy circulation faster and more efficient.
But the laws within the Wind Spirit Scripture were more profound, requiring more time to comprehend.
Mingyan immersed himself in cultivation. Three days passed unnoticed.
News of Holy Master Yue Ying accepting a male disciple spread throughout the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land, making many disciples curious about this newcomer who had been taken in as a personal disciple.
This news was also accompanied by the story of his ten-level score on the Wind Spirit Stone.
The Holy Master hadn’t concealed her actions. Many outsiders had been present, and those who weren’t chosen naturally spread the news upon returning. The story of a young Great Brook Realm cultivator being chosen as the Holy Master’s personal disciple quickly spread beyond the Sacred Land.
Mingyan was unaware of this. He was focused on studying the Wind Spirit Scripture, which greatly enhanced his strength. If his base strength was one hundred, the Rain Terrace Scripture could amplify it to one hundred and twenty-five, while the Wind Spirit Scripture could amplify it to two hundred. Its cultivation and combat techniques were exactly what he needed.
Although the Sun and Moon Scripture Huang Feiyan had given him also contained combat techniques, they required the Yin Tomb and Yang Tomb realms. Only the secret technique that could amplify his strength several times over was usable now… but he wouldn’t use it unless absolutely necessary. The potential consequences were too severe. He wouldn’t risk crippling himself just to test it.
He spent his time studying the Wind Spirit Scripture’s cultivation methods and practicing its combat techniques, making significant progress.
This was an Emperor-level scripture, one of the best in the world. Even the holy children and maidens cultivated techniques of similar level.
Yue Qingying returned to the island. She first reported to Yue Wu Xia about the recruitment, then, instead of returning to her room, she went to Mingyan’s cottage.
His window was open, so she could see him cultivating inside.
She had checked on him several times these past few days, always finding him either cultivating or practicing combat techniques, incredibly diligent and focused.
This was common for cultivators in the Spring Opening Realm. Breaking through from Illuminating Sea to Yin Tomb wasn’t simply a matter of accumulating enough energy. It required comprehension, understanding the principles of the Yin Tomb and Yang Tomb realms, how to generate spiritual energy efficiently, and so on. Diligent cultivation alone wasn’t enough.
Yue Qingying smiled faintly and was about to leave when Mingyan suddenly opened his eyes and saw her. He quickly stood up. “Senior Sister.”
“Hmm? Hehe, did I disturb you?” Yue Qingying removed her veil and smiled at him.
“Not at all. Please come in, Senior Sister.” Mingyan opened the door and invited her inside.
Yue Qingying hesitated for a moment, then entered.
“Have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation recently?” She didn’t sit down. There were no chairs in the room, and sitting on his bed seemed inappropriate.
“Not yet. My cultivation is progressing smoothly.” Mingyan smiled. “The Wind Spirit Scripture is very suitable for me.”
“That’s good. The recruitment is almost over. Master will likely arrange some trials for you soon. Are you prepared?” Yue Qingying smiled. He had initially thought she was cold and aloof, but now, as his senior sister, she seemed quite warm and approachable.
Indeed, appearances could be deceiving.
“I’ve been preparing these past few days. Although I haven’t reached a breakthrough yet, I’ve solidified my Great Brook Realm cultivation.” Mingyan replied. “And I didn’t learn many combat techniques in Rain Terrace Blessed Land. The Wind Spirit Scripture has helped me greatly in that regard.”
As an Emperor-level scripture, the Wind Spirit Scripture was comprehensive, greatly benefiting Mingyan.
“I don’t know what kind of trials Master will arrange, but they’ll be within your capabilities. I’ve heard some rumors recently. It seems the Huang family is planning a banquet. You just returned from there. Do you know what’s happening?”
Mingyan thought for a moment, then smiled. “Feiyan will likely contact you personally about this soon, Senior Sister. She might be upset if she knew I told you beforehand.”
“You seem quite close to Feiyan.” Yue Qingying was curious. She had sensed Huang Feiyan’s gratitude and concern for Mingyan back at Rain Terrace Blessed Land. Now, it seemed their relationship was quite close.
“Feiyan and I are friends,” Mingyan said slightly awkwardly. “Something happened. She’ll tell you about it eventually.”
“You’re quite discreet.” Yue Qingying chuckled. “But you’ve piqued my curiosity… Forget it, I won’t press you. Feiyan probably asked you to keep it a secret. Here, take this.”
She produced a ginseng-like herb from her Qi Sea. “This is a spirit herb Master gave me. It has powerful healing properties. Master likely won’t give you anything for your trials. You’ll have to rely on yourself. Take this herb with you, just in case.”
“…Senior Sister…” Mingyan was touched. They hadn’t spoken much, yet she was so concerned about him. He felt a warmth in his chest.
“Take it. Master won’t mind.” Seeing his hesitation, she reassured him.
Mingyan accepted the herb, feeling a pang of gratitude. What a wonderful senior sister… “Thank you, Senior Sister…”
“You’re welcome. Master only has two disciples. We’ll need to support each other in the future.” Yue Qingying smiled. “Mutual benefit is the foundation of any relationship.”
Mingyan nodded. “Although I agree with your words, Senior Sister, I know you’re not just doing this for mutual benefit. Thank you.”
Yue Qingying chuckled and shook her head. “Alright, I won’t disturb your cultivation any longer. You need to increase your strength quickly. Your current level is too low and might attract unwanted attention and criticism.”
“I understand,” Mingyan nodded. “I won’t disgrace Master.”
Yue Qingying then turned and left.
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