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Zhang Yunyuan felt a warm sensation all over his body, and an indescribable sense of fulfillment welled up within him.
His proficiency and refinement in perceiving, condensing, and circulating Qi underwent a qualitative leap at this moment!
Gathering Qi is as easy as using one's arms and fingers, and its concentration is unparalleled!
It should be noted that Zhang Zhiwei, who is hailed as a peerless genius, has only been cultivating for a little over a decade!
This reward is incredibly generous!
In the afternoon, it was time for the Old Master to personally test students' knowledge.
When it was Zhang Yunyuan's turn, Zhang Jingqing only asked him to demonstrate the most basic Qi gathering technique.
Zhang Yunyuan did as instructed.
He slowly raised his hand, a thought forming in his mind.
A golden light instantly condensed in his palm.
This golden light was several times more solid than it had been a month ago.
Its radiance is restrained, as if it were carved from the purest gold, exuding a profound and solid aura.
The purity and control of that power, far exceeding that of a five-year-old child and even surpassing that of many disciples who had cultivated for several years, caused Zhang Jingqing, who had been calm, to instantly reveal an undisguised astonishment in her eyes!
He almost instinctively reached out and grabbed Zhang Yunyuan's wrist.
A stream of pure Qi entered Zhang Yunyuan's body and quickly circulated around.
The old master's astonishment gradually turned into shock, and finally into a long sigh.
The turmoil within him was more intense than anyone could have imagined.
"This child's talent... is terrifyingly real!"
"After only one month of training, his foundation is so solid, and his Qi is so pure and refined, that it is comparable to a disciple who has cultivated diligently for ten years!"
"On this point alone, he is still superior to his predecessors!"
After the examination, Zhang Jingqing summoned Zhang Yunyuan alone.
He said nothing, but stared at Zhang Yunyuan for a long time with those eyes that seemed to see through everything.
He examined Zhang Yunyuan's body again carefully and confirmed that there were no signs of any external force causing his growth.
He then asked Zhang Yunyuan some questions about mental techniques and mindset.
Although Zhang Yunyuan's answer was immature, his eyes were clear and his temperament seemed unusually calm, not at all like a five-year-old child.
Zhang Jingqing finally made a decision that shook the entire Longhu Mountain.
He looked at Zhang Yunyuan and spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity that even he himself was unaware of.
"The disciple is here."
"Your foundation is so solid that it has exceeded my expectations."
"You have grasped the essence of the Golden Light Mantra; there is no need to further delve into its formalities."
Zhang Jingqing paused, then spoke slowly and deliberately.
"From this day forward, I will impart to you one of the most supreme secret techniques of Longhu Mountain—the Five Thunder Orthodox Method!"
Zhang Yunyuan's heart began to pound wildly at that moment.
He forcibly suppressed his inner elation, tried his best to maintain his composure, and knelt down respectfully before the old Celestial Master, kowtowing once.
"Thank you for teaching me, Master!"
The news that the Celestial Master had decided to personally pass on the Five Thunder Orthodox Method to his five-year-old junior brother Zhang Yunyuan swept through the entire Longhu Mountain like a hurricane.
This news was revealed by Tian Jinzhong during dinner when he couldn't contain his excitement.
"what?!"
Zhang Zhiwei, who was eating, suddenly paused for a moment, forgetting to put the rice on his chopsticks into his mouth.
He scratched his head, a strange look on his face.
"You've already learned thunder magic? You're even faster than I was back then..."
He glanced at Zhang Yunyuan, who was sitting upright and eating quietly to the side, and his expression became increasingly intrigued.
"interesting."
Tian Jinzhong, on the other hand, had a completely different expression, his face full of disbelief and pride.
"The Five Thunder Orthodox Method! My junior brother has only... he's only been practicing it for a month!"
He was so excited that he became somewhat incoherent.
"Back then, I practiced the Golden Light Mantra for ten years before my master was willing to teach me the basic incantation for thunder magic... Junior brother, you are truly amazing!"
He was genuinely happy for Zhang Yunyuan, but the shock he felt was also very real.
However, among the three people present, the one who reacted the most was Zhang Huaiyi, who had remained silent the whole time.
The moment he heard the words "Five Thunder Orthodox Method," his chopsticks stopped abruptly.
His pupils suddenly contracted in his deep eyes!
He quickly lowered his head, making it impossible to see his expression.
But under the table, his hand, which was resting on his knee, was unconsciously clenched into a fist, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
A tremendous storm raged within him.
After only one month of instruction, his master directly taught him the Five Thunder Orthodox Method?
Master... values him so much?
My hidden world... my ascetic practices... all my years of hard work...
An unprecedented sense of crisis and extremely complex emotions instantly gripped his heart.
This junior brother named Zhang Yunyuan is more than just a talented genius.
He was a real thunderbolt, disrupting all my plans and pace!
Chapter 4: Monthly Sign-in Gains, First Sign of Talent
A month has quietly passed since the Old Celestial Master decided to personally transmit the Five Thunder Orthodox Method.
Zhang Yunyuan's life became extremely regular.
He realized how precious the monthly opportunity to check in was, and had already mentally divided Longhu Mountain into different levels.
The Sutra Repository, the Mountain-Suppressing Stone, the Ancestral Hall... these places, imbued with rich history and energy, were placed in his top priority list.
He usually devoted all his thoughts to cultivation.
On one hand, he used the abundant spiritual energy of Longhu Mountain to continuously consolidate the [Ten Years of Essence] rewarded by the system.
That immense energy was repeatedly tempered within his body, flowing gently through his limbs and bones, laying an incredibly solid foundation.
On the other hand, the old Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing began to personally teach him the most basic theories of the Five Thunder Orthodox Method.
Instead of directly teaching techniques, it starts with the most fundamental methods of inducing Qi.
How to sense the free-flowing thunder-attribute Qi between heaven and earth, how to draw it into the body, and how to nurture it gently to avoid its violent nature from harming oneself.
The old master taught with great patience, explaining every detail thoroughly.
Relying on his adult soul and the extraordinary comprehension bestowed upon him by the system, Zhang Yunyuan learned very quickly. However, on the surface, he was still a "studious child" with many questions who needed to be asked repeatedly.
On this day, the thirty-day cooling-off period finally ended.
After morning lessons, Zhang Yunyuan made an excuse and went to the Sutra Repository alone.
This pavilion exudes a rustic scholarly atmosphere and a profound sense of history, serving as a testament to the thousand-year heritage of Longhu Mountain.
He stood in the shadows of the attic, silently reciting something.
[Ding! Check-in location detected: Sutra Repository. Check-in successful!]
[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: "Thunder Magic: Basic Qi Induction Chapter" (Ultimate Comprehension).]
The moment the system notification sounded, Zhang Yunyuan's mind jolted.
A mysterious flow of information, neither a cultivation technique nor an energy infusion, surged into his soul like a sudden enlightenment.
That was an insight into the very origins of thunder magic.
It is divine might, destruction, and rebirth.
How do we pull it?
It's not about using brute force to "grab," but about using your own Qi to "invite" and "welcome," like inviting a distinguished guest.
How do we condense it?
Instead of roughly "compressing," it gently "combing" the threads, turning the thousands of chaotic strands into a strong rope.
These profound understandings perfectly corroborated the orthodox teachings imparted by the Old Celestial Master, instantly enlightening him.
All the minor obstacles that had hindered my practice before are now completely cleared up.
He immediately sat down cross-legged and, based on his new insights, began to practice the Qi-guiding method he had just learned.
This time, he clearly felt that the barely perceptible masculine energy in the surrounding world was no longer resistant or difficult to grasp, but instead became more approachable and actively converged towards his body.
Strands of thunder-related Qi were drawn into the body, flowing along the meridians and eventually converging in the dantian.
Deep within his dantian, in the center of that golden lake formed by ten years of accumulated essence, a faint, almost nonexistent wisp of purple lightning, imbued with the purest yang energy, quietly began to emerge.
It is like a seed, hence the name "Yang Lei Chu Ya" (meaning "First Sprout of Yang Lei").
Although tiny, it is incredibly restrained, containing the most primal power of thunder.
In the distance, under the eaves of a Taoist temple, the old Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing stood quietly, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of obstacles, landing on the small figure in the corner of the scripture pavilion.
He clearly sensed the changes in Zhang Yunyuan's aura.
"His Qi-inducing speed is even three points faster than Wei's back then..."
"What's even more remarkable is that his breathing was steady, without any sign of being impatient for quick success, as if he had practiced it hundreds of times."