Chapter 332: Chapter 177 Master Preaches, Teaches, and Resolves Doubts (6000 words)_3
As he spoke, Lu Jin’an raised both hands, spiritual power in his left hand, Vigorous Force in his right.
"Body Refinement enhances the physique and manifests Vigorous Force, allowing it to bear more pure Spiritual Power."
Lu Jin’an said slowly, "However, the 365 acupoints in the human body act like protective locks, limiting the collapse caused by Spiritual Power exceeding the limit."
If one can break through this limit without the body collapsing, they can unleash even greater strength."
A glint flashed in his eyes as he looked up at Pei Wanyu, "Master, I understand now. A disciple who has opened the Dao Palace can unlock some of the acupoint restrictions in battle, thereby enhancing their combat strength."
Pei Wanyu removed her hands from under her chest, placing them on her thighs, nodding with a smile, "There are 356 acupoints in the human body, with 36 of them being vital acupoints that shouldn’t be opened easily, especially the Bai Hui Acupoint.
This acupoint is the meeting of all yang, the sect of all meridians, requiring internal and external harmony to open, but it is fraught with danger and shouldn’t be attempted lightly."
"And there’s another issue..."
"The stronger the physique, the stronger the restriction." Lu Jin’an looked into his master’s phoenix eyes that shone like lacquer. "So even if the restrictions are lifted and greater power attained, the backlash is equally severe."
"A worthy student." Pei Wanyu praised, "The Dao Palace Nine Stars enhance the physique and speed up wound recovery, and although external attacks are unlikely to shake it, the simplest way to breach the fortress is from within, isn’t it?"
Lu Jin’an nodded. Throughout history, there have been many cultivators who found themselves in desperate situations, but very few managed to survive such dire circumstances.
Many cultivators suffer untreatable aftereffects from breaking past limits, making it difficult for them to break through again in their lifetime.
"Breaking through acupoint restrictions is like a spell that amplifies combat power." Pei Wanyu smiled slightly, "Such spells have minor aftereffects, and if they can be combined, they can reduce some of the aftereffects."
However, Cultivation Techniques suitable for Body Cultivation have largely been lost with the decline of Body Refinement, and what remains is often incomplete."
"Spells can be deduced, but what’s important is further reducing some of the aftereffects." Lu Jin’an’s eyes flashed, "And if acupoint restrictions can be opened, then the Dao Palace restrictions can also be opened!"
"If such aftereffects could be quickly repaired..." Lu Jin’an bowed his head in deep thought, and after a while, he looked up again, "Time Rule."
"Smart boy." Pei Wanyu leaned forward, patting her good disciple’s head, deliberately asking, "But manipulating time comes at a great cost, you know～"
Lu Jin’an looked at Pei Wanyu, "I’ve never heard of an Immortal being backlashed by their own Dao... unless they commit suicide."
"So, how do you intend to use the Time Rule?" Pei Wanyu smiled at Lu Jin’an.
Lu Jin’an bowed his head in thought, then after a long time, he shook his head, "I have no clue yet."
"Come, Master will guide you a bit more."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jin’an looked back at Pei Wanyu, seeing Master holding up a watermelon again, the robe collar opening slightly more, hinting at a more alluring view.
"Cherry, peach, honeydew..." Pei Wanyu gazed softly at Lu Jin’an, "Under normal circumstances, fruits grow."
Lu Jin’an stared at the watermelon, yet at this moment, his mind was void of any inappropriate thoughts, on the contrary, he felt like he was on the verge of grasping something.
"Master, you mean..." Lu Jin’an mused, feeling he was just a step away from catching that glimpse of Spirit Light.
Pei Wanyu put down the watermelon, spreading her hands, with ink-black Spiritual Power blooming and enveloping Lu Jin’an’s body.
Time is like a river.
Lu Jin’an looked at Pei Wanyu in surprise, not knowing Master was so adept in the way of time.
And at such a profound level!
He’d never seen her use it before!
But he didn’t have time for astonishment, for scenes unfolded before his eyes.
From a newborn baby to the now fully-grown young man... his past selves flashed before him.
Pei Wanyu spoke softly, "’A person,’ in itself, is a space-time, containing innumerable mysteries."
Lu Jin’an widened his eyes.
In his vision, he saw his master’s slender hand, adorned with red rouge, glide past, revealing countless wonders of time.
Slow down, speed up, flow, burn, pause, reverse, and traverse.
He understood very little, even feeling a sharp pain in his head, involuntarily shutting his eyes.
These doctrines were still too distant for him.
Pei Wanyu closed her right hand, retracting her Divine Skills, and then reached out to touch his cheek, "The ’Great Freedom Visualization Technique’ you’re practicing, though only a fragment, is indeed the most exquisite Immortal Law I’ve ever seen.
Your visualization of the river of time is feasible, but it is too far beyond you."
Her voice paused, then she sighed, "Even so, you’ve managed to elevate the Time Rule to such heights in the Nanzhuo Domain, truly impressive to me."
Lu Jin’an listened with his eyes closed, expression unchanged, feeling a bit helpless inside, thinking it should be attributed to Nanzhi’s effort, not his own insight.
"However, the way of time is intangible, you can begin to learn from yourself first, understand?"
Lu Jin’an respectfully bowed to Pei Wanyu, "I understand, Master."
"Excellent～" Pei Wanyu chuckled, patting his head, "Any other questions?"
Lu Jin’an looked up at her with her body leaning forward, piled like snow, "How did Master come up with using a watermelon as an example?"
"Heh~" Pei Wanyu lifted her chin slightly, looking quite proud, "This is called teaching according to one’s aptitude, don’t you love this, good disciple?"
Lu Jin’an laughed, "More of such enlightening teachings please."
"Well then..." Pei Wanyu’s eyes twinkled, as her alluring, plump body lay down on the Beauty Couch, her robe slipping down further, she placed a hand on her chest, her eyes like silk, "Would you like me to teach you more about the connection between time and the human body now～"
Lu Jin’an was tempted but resisted the temptation, "Disciple wants to cultivate now, and start the breakthrough to Wenqu Palace, to Cross Tribulation."
"It’s been ten days since you’ve last seen your Master, don’t you miss me～" Pei Wanyu deliberately softened her voice, paired with that wistful look, making it truly alluring.
Then, with her left hand, she pinched the hem of her robe, revealing her plump, fair thigh, amusement flickering in her eyes, "Look, even the ’correct’ character has faded, don’t you want to rewrite it, good disciple?"
Lu Jin’an swallowed, "Master, why are you both weak and playful?"
Hearing this, Pei Wanyu raised an eyebrow, feeling as though her authority as a master was being challenged, "Who’s weak? Is this how you act as a disciple?"
Lu Jin’an took a deep breath, forcing himself to look away and step down from the Beauty Couch, "Disciple shall go cultivate... while still young, work hard!"
"Give me a kiss." Pei Wanyu suddenly said, "Kiss your Master and I’ll let you go."
Pausing as he put on his shoes, Lu Jin’an turned his head, only to find his master already leaning towards him, cheeks flushed, voice soft and charming, "Your elder misses you."
Is she the grandma?
Lu Jin’an leaned in, then looked up, "Is this enough?"
"Share the love equally."
Lu Jin’an dutifully obeyed his Master’s command.
"Go on." Pei Wanyu hummed, "You have no appreciation for your Master."
Lu Jin’an put on his shoes and stood up, not daring to bring out gifts now... otherwise, watching his Master don purple lingerie and gray stockings, he truly would not be able to leave this Yanyu Pavilion.
Lu Jin’an promised, "Next time for sure!"
Pei Wanyu waved her hand, "Go quickly, go quickly, don’t dawdle before Master, lest I make you the side dish!"
Lu Jin’an bowed, "Disciple will take his leave now."
As he spoke, he stepped back out of the pavilion, but just as he was about to turn around, Pei Wanyu called out to him again, "Wait."
"Any more instructions, Master?"
Pei Wanyu looked at him, "Qingyue’s matters are done, so you two..."
"Not yet," Lu Jin’an replied, "not convenient outside."
Pei Wanyu gave him a look, "So it’s convenient right under my nose, is it? Intentionally provoking me, right?"
"Because Master always agrees." Lu Jin’an replied obediently.
Pei Wanyu shifted her seat to the edge of the Beauty Couch, propping her chin on her knees and looking at him, "You should take the opportunity to provoke your Master, make her a little envious of my daughter."
Lu Jin’an confessed, "I like Master."
Pei Wanyu’s mouth couldn’t help but curve into a smile, "Indeed, my disciple knows how to care for me."
"Respecting Master is a duty."
"Then come kiss your Master again." Pei Wanyu pouted her red lips.
Lu Jin’an quickly went over and leaned down to give her a kiss, truly sweet.
"Master, can disciple leave now?"
Lu Jin’an worried that if this continued, he’d really lose control.
"Hmm..." Pei Wanyu nodded then suddenly seemed to remember something as she stood up and grabbed Lu Jin’an’s wrist, her voice soft and lingering.
"Be careful of Qingyue."
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