Chapter 302: Rebirth Through Death

As the white lotus entered his stomach, Cao Youqian instantly felt his body ablaze, as though engulfed in raging flames.

Half of his body was frozen, while the other half emitted steam. Even his face was split—one side pale white, the other flushed red.

The surrounding spirits were so stunned by the sight that they couldn’t utter a word.

Yet none of them dared to interrupt the boy. Even if the twin lotus had been consumed, as long as he failed to withstand the power of life and death within it, his body would form a lotus seed. The twin lotus would absorb his flesh and blood and grow anew. Perhaps this time, it might evolve into a divine lotus.

Thinking of this, a charming smile spread across White Beard’s face.

Cao Youqian, however, felt no despair. On the contrary, he grew even more excited. He had guessed correctly—the twin lotus symbolized not only life and death, but also yin and yang.

To temper his body through both yin and yang simultaneously was an unprecedented experience.

He began channeling the forces of yin and yang within him, following the Taiji Visualization Diagram his master had taught him.

As time passed, the pain in his body gradually subsided.

Cao Youqian stood up. In full view of the spirits, he began practicing Taiji Fist.

This scene left every spirit dumbfounded.

All their gazes fell upon White Beard.

White Beard was equally dazed—he had never imagined anyone could control the power of life and death at the same time.

As Cao Youqian continued to perform the Taiji Fist, a Taiji Diagram slowly emerged around his body.

Meanwhile, the medicinal energy from the twin lotus was constantly refining his body.

The surrounding spirits could no longer hold back and instinctively charged at him.

But before they even reached him, the Taiji Diagram above his head devoured them.

With one unfortunate spirit consumed, the others naturally dared not advance again.

White Beard collapsed where he stood, muttering, “I’ve truly lost both wife and soldiers this time…”

Cao Youqian remained unaware of what was happening outside. He was still immersed in cultivation.

…

On Miao Miao Mountain.

Fang Mu had reached the ninth layer of the Dao Foundation Realm. Yet he felt trapped in a bottleneck. His master had once said that only by comprehending the Undying and Indestructible Divine Power could he fully utilize the Minor Fate Technique.

At present, he had already mastered two divine powers—Thousand-Mile Sight and Soaring Escape.

But to him, these divine powers were nothing more than ornamental—yet they had cost him decades of lifespan.

Today was the master’s monthly lecture day.

After sunrise, Fang Mu made his way to the main courtyard.

Chu Feng had just risen. While sipping chilled porridge prepared by Elder Bing, he was telling stories to the two little girls, Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian.

“Disciple greets Master and Master’s wife.”

Fang Mu respectfully bowed to Chu Feng and Bing Yan.

Chu Feng asked, “You may rise. Have you gained anything from your cultivation lately?”

Fang Mu replied, “Master, I do not understand why I still cannot comprehend the Undying and Indestructible Divine Power. I seek your guidance—what should I do?”

Chu Feng’s expression grew contemplative. The two little girls beside him also looked over with curiosity.

They knew their master’s strength well. But Fang Shixiong’s mention of the Undying and Indestructible Divine Power seemed a bit too heaven-defying.

Could their master really find an answer?

Half an hour later, Chu Feng slowly spoke: “To become undying and indestructible, one must first place oneself in mortal peril. In the space between life and death, you will surely gain insight.”

Fang Mu’s eyes lit up. “Master, you mean to be reborn through death.”

“Correct.”

Chu Feng paused, then added, “But before that, you must make thorough preparations and possess a steadfast Dao heart.”

Fang Mu’s face showed deep reflection, silently turning over his master’s words again and again.

About half an hour later, Fang Mu finally grasped the key insight.

“Master, your disciple now knows what to do.”

“Oh?”

Chu Feng smiled and asked, “So you’re confident this time?”

“This time, it’s succeed or perish.”

Fang Mu replied with resolute determination.

“Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t stop you,” Chu Feng said, his face lighting up with a warm, spring-like smile.

“Master, I shall take my leave and begin secluded cultivation.”

With that, Fang Mu turned and departed.

Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian watched his retreating figure, concern in their eyes.

Chen Qianqian said, “Master, why do I feel like senior brother is walking into death so willingly?”

Chu Feng chuckled, “You’re not wrong.”

“Huh?”

Chen Qianqian’s face was full of question marks. “Master, aren’t you… aren’t you worried something might happen to him?”

Chu Feng gently patted her head. “Everything on Miao Miao Mountain is within my grasp. Naturally, I won’t let anything happen to your senior brother.”

“Oh…”

Although Chen Qianqian still worried a bit, in her eyes, Master was the strongest in the world. As long as he was around, nothing would happen to senior brother.

Chu Feng continued telling stories to the two little girls, while Fang Mu made his way to the back mountain, finding a quiet place to begin secluded cultivation.

This time, he resolved to stake all his remaining lifespan in order to comprehend the divine power.

Days passed.

Fang Mu gradually aged from a youth to a silver-haired elder. He could clearly feel his life force fading away little by little.

Yet he did not give up on comprehending the divine power. Instead, his resolve only grew firmer.

Three months flew by in a blink. Fang Mu, like a withered tree, sat motionless. The last trace of life in his body was about to dissipate, and his consciousness began to fade.

Still, he did not stop. He continued operating the Minor Fate Technique.

In the very instant his life force was depleted and death approached, a loud boom suddenly echoed in his sea of consciousness.

A line of words appeared in his mind—

“Undying and Indestructible — Rebirth from a Single Drop of Blood.”

As those words manifested, the final drop of blood in Fang Mu’s heart began to reconstruct his body.

His withered, lifeless frame started to radiate new vitality.

Back at the main courtyard, Chu Feng, who was playing a game of Go with Chen Qianqian, suddenly placed a decisive piece that wiped out her large dragon group.

Chen Qianqian’s mouth formed an O-shape. She muttered, “Master, you promised to let me play three more moves…”

Chu Feng smiled. “I did say that. But your senior brother is undergoing transformation now. Come, let’s go see what changes he’s experiencing.”

Chen Qianqian’s displeasure instantly vanished, replaced by delight. “Really?!”

“You’ll see when we get there.”

Chu Feng stood up as he spoke, with Bai Qian and Bing Yan following close behind as they made their way to the back mountain of Miao Miao Mountain.

When the two little girls arrived with the Chu Feng couple and saw the transformation taking place in Fang Mu’s body within the cave, they were all stunned in place.

Only after a long pause did they slowly look up at Chu Feng...

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