Episode 62

  "Insufficient brother! Insufficient brother! Waaah, how can this be good?"

  That young man in blue clothes knelt on the ground, hugging Feng Cheng and crying loudly. It turned out that this young man was actually Chang Er in disguise. Seeing Ben Lei's face darkening and his eyes gleaming with a sinister light, he seemed to be about to take an innocent life. After seeing him strike once, he wanted to intervene again, so he shouted loudly at him. Gao Wuyou, Kuang Zhenyu, and other disciples of the Yi Xiu school saw Ben Lei leave and came over to surround them. Chu Jin and other young cultivators from the Qing Yuan school, who were also on good terms with the Yi Xiu school, also rushed over, all wanting to see how this person, who was known as the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Ten Schools, would fare in battle!

  "Not enough brother! Not enough brother!......"

  That Chang'er originally knew that the wound was not serious, but didn't know why she stared at his tightly closed eyes, her heart tightened, and it hurt secretly. Before she could control herself, tears burst forth like a flood! Although she said clearly that he was fine, she couldn't help feeling sad and choked back sobs. Even Gao and Kuang, the two senior brothers, tried to comfort her but couldn't stop her.

  "Hmph! Your injuries are nothing to worry about, brother! It's just that your internal energy is over-exerted and you can't catch your breath for the time being. Is it worth crying so loudly? On the other hand, this external injury will take a few days of rest to recover."

  A gentle, soft and warm voice like the sound of spring rain came from afar. Everyone who heard her words looked up to see a colorful cloud floating three feet above the ground, on which stood a beautiful woman, none other than Feng Ming Xian Zi, also known as the Thunderbolt Fairy.

  "Have seen the Phoenix Fairy!"

  All the monks paid homage and bowed down.

  "Whatever!"

  Feng Ming Xianzi slightly bowed and turned her head to say to Chang'er:

  "Little girl, take this pill, apply half and swallow half, you'll be fine in a few days!"

  "Thank you, Fairy Sister!"

  Chang'er received the elixir and bowed to express her gratitude. Although she suddenly felt a surge of acid in her stomach, she still maintained her composure and courtesy. However, she was secretly astonished by Feng Ming's kindness towards her brother, Bu Xu. Meanwhile, Bu Xu discreetly took back the Nine-You Ghost Flag when no one was paying attention and hid it on his person.

  It's been several days since the public trial and private duel, but fortunately, there was no major injury. With the help of Feng Ming Xian Zi's medicinal pill, not only did his strength recover completely, but even the external injuries were gone without a trace! Moreover, due to being defeated by Ben Lei, he became more determined to temper his body, and thus, whenever they met, they would inevitably fight. On one hand, he cultivated his five spirits, while on the other hand, he tempered his physical body, causing his strength to increase rapidly! This made Chan Er both worried and overjoyed. Apart from taking care of him, Chan Er also spent her days playing with the various male disciples of the Yi Xiu Gate. She soon realized that they were befriending her because they coveted the Yin Yang secret of the Yi Xiu Gate! She also understood that this secret was the most profound dual cultivation method of the Yi Xiu Gate, and that if a man and woman cultivated it together, they could achieve the ability to turn the world upside down. And Chan Er's body happened to be the Nine Yin Sacred Body, which was extremely compatible with the Yin Yang secret! Therefore, all the male disciples approached her, wanting to cultivate with her! But she refused, laughing at how they were trying to win her over like bees and butterflies, not being good people at all! Two days later, they kept pestering Chan Er, trying to get her to agree.

  Insufficient hardness to rush against the thunder, one strike is not enough to bring down, this matter has become the most popular topic of discussion in the top ten sects of the Apricot Forest Grand Competition! The disciples of Yi Xiu Men are all proud of it, saying that it is an outsider disciple of their sect, and it's just a physical cultivation. The implication is that if they come to fight, they will definitely win! However, the disciples of other sects have already looked at Insufficient with different eyes. Moreover, there is Yan'er who deliberately did this, how could Master Brother offend such an important person? Even the eldest daughter of the Sect's Grandmaster, Taiyi Zhenren, was exceptionally kind and broke the rules to see Insufficient again with Yan'er, urging him to work hard and cultivate diligently, not to be complacent and lose the foundation of his cultivation.

  Here is the translation:

  People, no matter how ordinary or extraordinary they are, differ from others only in their temperament! Those with similar temperaments walk together, while those who are different despise each other. This is what is meant by "people gather in groups and objects categorize themselves"! Moreover, there are those who came before and formed cliques, blocking the way for those who come later. The world is vast and boundless, yet people within it are as small as insects or ants! It's pitiful that human life and behavior are confined to a small circle! How can one have a broad vision and unite with all living beings in this infinite world?

  Insufficient (a person) was not worthy of being part of the group of disciples from the Easy Cultivation Gate, yet they were also considered new. At first, although Insufficient had the appearance of a celestial being and possessed an extraordinary body, except for a few masters with private motives, all the others formed cliques and excluded newcomers! This small circle was not worthy of the celestial being, but it made everyone in the group feel anxious and uneasy, which already disrupted their balance. The celestial being had been cultivating for tens of thousands of years and had taken on human form over ten thousand years ago. They had lived among ordinary people and cultivators for too long, and had become a sophisticated person. How could they not understand this simple principle?

  Insufficient was humble and courteous to the masters every day, trying to get close to them. The other cultivators gradually became more friendly towards Insufficient, and by the time of the war against the Thunderbolt, they were as close as fellow disciples! Insufficient knew that the celestial being was humiliated and proud, but had no choice, so they just kept quiet and focused on their cultivation. During their free time, they followed the celestial being to learn how to play the zither, which pleased them.

  Insufficient training of the five spirits, pondering daily on the methods of cultivating internal energy and comparing the merits and demerits of martial techniques to increase one's power and awareness. This method, although not a traditional or orthodox approach, is indeed very useful! When applied to other practices, it can lead to a deeper understanding of the subtleties of combat techniques. The skills of dozens of people can be absorbed into one's mind, carefully distinguishing between the coarse and the refined, thereby creating one's own martial technique. Afterward, during meditation and qigong practice, one can further cultivate these techniques, leading to great progress! Chang'er exclaimed in surprise:

  "Insufficient brother is indeed a true wise man! He actually obtained this skill in this ordinary fighting method, it's really great!"

  "Chang Er, I am well aware of your efforts. However, you should focus more on cultivating yourself and not just try to please the crowd with superficial actions. As for finding a master, it's best to let things happen naturally, how can one force it?"

  "I understand, thank you brother! From now on I will work hard and won't trouble you again. Hehehe!"

  "You're always so careless, how can I not nag you from time to time?! I think......"

  "Hey, you're like a younger sister to me. Today is the last day of the trial competition, shall we go together?"

  "Oh, I see."

  Chang'er turned her head and smiled faintly:

  "Insufficient brother, what were you just about to say?"

  "I, uh, I don't know either, you guys are making such a fuss, and yet someone has forgotten! It's really!"

  "Hehe, Qianer left first!"

  He finished speaking and went with several disciples to watch the battle at Apricot Forest. Not enough to close his eyes, he carefully recognized the spiritual realm once more, then stood up and headed towards the Great Arena.

  The trial was left with only one day, and the number of cultivators had been reduced to a few. In the Yuanying period, there were only two people left: Gu Jin and Shengjian Villa's cultivator, Duanguang. However, in the Fa Shen period, it was unexpectedly Fengming Xianzi and Ben Lei Shixiong who emerged as the top two. Their names shook the world, and no one dared to trifle with them! For many years, Ben Lei had been known for his ferocity and ruthlessness, and his reputation was well-known throughout the land. As a result, no one dared to challenge Fengming Xianzi and Ben Lei Shixiong in this trial. In the end, it was Gu Jin and Ben Lei who withdrew, allowing Duanguang to obtain the Huiyi Xuan Jade, while Fengming Xianzi put away the Jifa Pearl! The crowd of cultivators was greatly disappointed, as they had hoped to see a battle between the two top cultivators from the ten major sects. But unexpectedly, Fengming emerged victorious without even fighting!

  "Insufficient, brother! This Thunderclap automatically admits defeat, is it because his skills are inferior to Feng Ming's?"

  "I see that the Thunder Repair is quite exquisite, its techniques are meticulous and flawless. It should have a combat power comparable to the Law Body at the same level. Its withdrawal is likely due to some hidden reason!"

  "Haha, Brother Feng is indeed knowledgeable! Ben Lei has been infatuated with the beauty of Phoenix Fairy for a long time, but how can a fairy-like figure be deceived by a hypocrite?! Not enough to turn his head and see High Wu Xun's face full of sternness. This benevolent brother was defeated by Ben Lei in one move during the public trial and suffered heavy injuries, he is extremely resentful and almost cursed out loud."

  "In the past, that guy was also training his body, and his movements were truly nauseating! Who would have thought that after entering the law enforcement agency, he would have such good luck? It's really unfair, we honest gentlemen don't have such good fortune!"

  "Although Senior Gao was defeated, he still deserves honor. That Thunderbolt's victory was due to his sinister and ruthless nature, striking with deadly precision, catching people off guard! If it were not for his benevolent intentions, similar to those of Senior Gao, the battle would have been a fierce one, and I think his victory would not have come easily!"

  Insufficient words.

  Gao Shixiong's face lit up with joy, and all the cultivators praised him as a good deed.

  "Brother Feng is absolutely right! He's absolutely right!"

  Then all the disciples returned to their respective leaders. The Yixiu door disciples gathered around Ruyi Ge, the Taiyi Female Immortal. The eldest brother said:

  "Master Bo, I've taken in some new disciples this time. Although eight of them were injured, none died. Moreover, two more brothers, Feng Cheng and Fu Junru, have joined us, so our numbers have actually increased."

  "Hmm! Just this time trying to surpass you is again in vain! Fortunately, apart from Feng Cheng, the younger generation's identity is hard to shake off, and Ben Lei Xiao Er is undefeated, gaining face."

  "Yes! Master Bo. After the disciples return, they will definitely work hard to cultivate themselves and dare not slack off."

  "Hmm! Did you gain anything from this trial?"

  "Returning to Master Bo, all of us disciples have gained some insight from this exchange competition!"

  "This is excellent! My heart is greatly comforted! You all participated in the trial, and winning the prize is secondary. What's important is that you mutually verified with other disciples, obtained benefits to aid your cultivation and practice, which is what our seniors hope for. The world is vast, not just limited to our ancient continent. The multitude of cultivators is beyond your knowledge. Great abilities and high-level techniques are everywhere, ingenious methods and clever tricks are endless. If we don't progress in our cultivation, we'll fall behind. Even if we do progress, it's still hard to pass on the legacy of our immortal sect. You all must return to the mountain gate and diligently cultivate your skills, you absolutely cannot slack off!"

  "Yes! I will follow Master Bo's teachings, diligently cultivate my skills and not dare to be lazy!"

  All shout in unison.

  The senior fellow apprentice prepared to return with his team.