Chapter 54 - 16 Guiyi

Xi Baiche withdrew his hand, sensing Wang Qi's internal condition, and smiled joyfully. He had one flaw; he enjoyed being a mentor. Although the number of his disciples wasn't the highest in the Immortal Alliance, it was not few either. Generous to a fault, when the Taiyi Heavenly Venerable Ai Citan was trapped by insufficient mathematical reasoning and a challenging path in seeking the Dao, he even mobilized numerous Wanfa Sect cultivators under his command to unravel the mathematical conundrums for him. Therefore, seeing the young man before him break through to the second realm in the "Heavenly Calculation Atlas" filled him with genuine joy. The ability to connect to Heaven and Earth and draw Spiritual Energy in the second realm of the "Heavenly Calculation Atlas" was far stronger than in the first realm. The power flow of the "Heavenly Calculation Atlas" swiftly grew stronger. Although various mental methods were still in conflict, Xi Baiche had already exhausted these chaotic powers internally. In the rise and fall, other powers were integrated one by one by the "Heavenly Calculation Atlas." During the integration process, the "Heavenly Calculation Atlas" faltered several times, but the intrinsic qualities of the cultivation technique were exceptional. After faltering, it adjusted autonomously, and the technique even underwent new changes. Xi Baiche nodded, thought for a moment, took out paper and pen from the void, used mana to write down a few sentences, and gently placed it beside Wang Qi, also skillfully casting a spell on the paper to prevent it from being blown away. Zhen Chan was puzzled, "Why are you helping him?" Xi Baiche, since he had already been found, saw no need to hide anymore. Xi Baiche stroked his chin, "This kid caught my eye—ah, now I remember why he seemed familiar. He's the kid Jingyun mentioned." "Do all Modern Cultivators have such jumpy thoughts..." Ignoring Zhen Chan, Xi Baiche scrutinized Wang Qi closely, "Come to think of it, the 'Elephant Phase Wave Skill' and the Qi cultivation chapter of 'Wave Ripples Mysterious Energy' can really be practiced." Zhen Chan was alarmed, "You put forth techniques that can't be cultivated?" Xi Baiche waved his hand, "Oh, that's not it. De Bui and Schrodinger were Grandmasters when they created the techniques. Techniques from the Human World haven't been cultivated by anyone yet—but theoretically, they are safe." Zhen Chan was again shocked, "Is this kid's talent in modern methods really that terrifying?" "Strong understanding ability, frighteningly solid academic foundation for his age, and more importantly, he's full of ideas." Zhen Chan found it hard to believe. Although he knew early on that Wang Qi had high aptitude in Ancient Methods and was talented in Modern Methods, hearing such high praise from a Carefree Practitioner was another matter altogether. "This kid could dominate cultivators of the same realm with just 'Phase Wave' before reaching the Golden Core Stage. But if he doesn't want to become mediocre in the Primordial Spirit Stage, he needs to work more on mathematics," Xi Baiche turned away, "I was just passing by; I have other matters. Tell that kid to do this kind of dangerous cultivation under the supervision of a mentor in the future." After these words, Xi Baiche's figure disappeared into the void. It was still that mysterious way of moving, which Zhen Chan could not comprehend at all. Wang Qi felt like he had slept for a very long time. He felt a warm sensation all over, as if immersed in warm water, or like returning to the time before his birth, his entire body radiating a strange sense of satisfaction. The aftermath of the conflicts between the various cultivation techniques had severely damaged his body earlier. Now, after the "Heavenly Calculation Atlas" mental method took control of the mana within his body, his mana finally began to restore his physique. After an unknown period, he slowly awakened. Upon regaining consciousness, the first sensation that hit him was the tingling soreness all over his body. "Ouch." Wang Qi grimaced, introspecting his inner body. The situation inside his body surprised him greatly. A mana flow like a small stream or a long river connected the Baihui acupoint on his head with the Laogong acupoints on both hands, forming a crisscrossing mana pathway. This was clearly a phenomenon of the second layer of the "Heavenly Calculation Atlas"! Moreover, various cultivation techniques were more harmonious than ever before. "Heavenly Song" created an electromagnetic field that enveloped every inch of his meridians, while the mana of "Great Discrete Coincidence" was cloud-like within the meridians, each operating independently, as if on two parallel lines. The Fiery Sun Wave Qi and the Heavenly Song mana converged in one place, while the light particle-like mana representing "Heavenly Light Materialization Technique" curled up in the Dantian with the "Heavenly Entropy Technique." The Phase Waves developed by the "Elephant Phase Wave Skill" had seeped into his bones. And the various manas were not just operating independently—it was more than that. Wang Qi was certain that no matter which type of mana he used, the balance within his body would not spin out of control! But how is this scientific? The "Heavenly Calculation Atlas" actually evolved to the second layer on its own? I should have been unconscious, right? Wang Qi opened his eyes in confusion, "Old man, what time is it now? What happened?" "You have been unconscious for one night. You once again underestimated the dangers of cultivation. However, this time you were saved by someone," Zhen Chan relayed to Wang Qi what had happened. While Zhen Chan spoke, Wang Qi surveyed his surroundings. He was startled by the devastation around him as well. However, he didn't pay too much attention to those traces and instead looked at the piece of paper on the ground. He reached out to pick it up—upon touching it, the spells on the paper disintegrated like bubbles. There weren't many words on the paper, just a few sentences: "To govern various mental methods with the 'Heavenly Calculation Atlas,' and to integrate these mental methods with the laws of all things' circulation, it is indeed marvelous but still insufficient. In the Ren Department of the Book Tower, on the seventh and ninth rows of the seventh bookshelf, and the second row of the eighth bookshelf, there are several books on mathematical reasoning that need to be supplemented, with a list included at the end. Also, attending the 'Essence of Spirit Energy' course at the Immortal Institute in July ahead of time will be greatly beneficial." After reading the note, Wang Qi remarked with admiration, "To see through my foundation at a glance, truly worthy of being one of the top powerhouses of the Immortal Alliance." Zhen Chan asked, "This is guidance from a Carefree Strongman, a great benefit for you." Wang Qi nodded, "Yes, I'll need to check out the Book Tower later." Saying this, Wang Qi, enduring the piercing pain throughout his body, struggled to stand up from the ground. After leaving the Transmitting Technique Hall, Wang Qi headed straight to his dormitory. Apart from a robe, the rest of his clothes had been destroyed by the runaway Heavenly Entropy Technique, and he was now in a state of nudity. Emulating the sages in excitement yesterday might have become a beautiful tale, but doing so today would just indicate a peculiar personal taste. "I surely won't get excited over the lustful gazes of infatuated women!" Wang Qi uttered as he cautiously looked around, walking toward the dormitory. The burnt smell of flesh and hair from the Heavenly Entropy Technique continued to emanate. Wang Qi first washed away the dirt from his body. Only then did he realize that the wounds on his body had already scabbed over. Since there was no saving the burnt hair, Wang Qi decisively turned his hand into a blade and sheared his hair short. Looking at his short hair in the mirror, Wang Qi touched his chin, "This hairstyle, somewhat nostalgic. But now, it looks somewhat awkward." In his previous life, he had always had short hair, but in this lifetime, he had followed the customs of the Jiuzhou and kept his hair in a bun. Zhen Chan commented, "The way you cut your hair just now, it resembles the skills of a Sword Cultivator." "The Phase Wave can now be controlled freely. Xi Baiche was right; I feel like the standard magical artifacts of the Immortal Institute can't withstand my full force, something no one of my level could achieve," Wang Qi said, then glanced at the spirit clock in the room. There was still some time left before the first class—should I go to the Book Tower? —————————————————————————— Recently, my collection has grown so little... I'm feeling a bit down...