Nightmare Immortal Era

Chapter 115: Mental Strength

"Do you know how to write songs?"

"Where did you two meet?"

"You two have a three-year age difference. Do you usually call her 'sister' or by her real name?"

Yang Ning didn't answer any of the questions, but Snow Fairy became more and more enthusiastic with her questioning.

As the questions increased, Yang Ning gradually realized what she was imagining.

She thought that I and You Ruo are lovers?

But we don't even know each other!

But it's better this way, at least she won't invite me to join the First Heaven Sect.

"By the way, do you know Gui Tianhai?" Snow Fairy asked.

Yang Ning remained silent, as if his thoughts had been exposed. He began to withdraw into himself like a troubled teenager. However, Snow Fairy noticed that he was paying attention to her questions. When she mentioned specific details, especially when she mentioned You Ruo's name, his expression would change.

Now, when it came to Gui Tianhai, his expression suddenly became unpleasant.

Snow Fairy smiled and said, "Gui Tianhai, a Qi Refining Sixth Layer talisman realm cultivator, ranked 97th on the Divine Talent List. He cultivates our First Heaven Sect's Unparalleled Divine Ability, 'Tian Yi Divine Sea Decision'. This cultivation technique can transform spiritual energy into water from the First Layer of Heaven. It can control all the waters in the world, manipulate clouds and rain, and control the power of ice and snow. Moreover, cultivators who cultivate this Divine Ability have an inexhaustible supply of spiritual energy!"

"Furthermore, although lightning is effective against ordinary water, the First Layer of Heaven's water is not ordinary water. Ordinary lightning techniques not only cannot restrain it, but will be restrained by the First Layer of Heaven's water."

Snow Fairy's behavior of discussing this with an outsider was not considered treasonous, because Gui Tianhai's abilities were clearly stated on the talent list.

"The most effective technique against the First Layer of Heaven's water is actually ice-based lightning techniques. If you can advance to the Qi Refining Stage within three years, you can try your luck at the Li Han Palace. Three years from now, the Li Han Palace's Palace Master, Zhan Tai Mingyue, will celebrate her thousandth birthday. At that time, there will be a competition among Qi Refining Stage disciples. If you can achieve a good ranking, you can ask the Palace Master for an ice-based lightning technique!"

"Since Zhan Tai Mingyue is the Palace Master, why is she only a thousand years old?" Yang Ning was somewhat surprised. The Li Han Palace is located in the Antarctic and is also one of the ten sects of the Immortal Dao.

This sect may not be very powerful, but it can leverage its geographical advantage to exert a strength far beyond its own. In addition, this sect is nestled in the Antarctic, neither plundering nor vying for dominance, so no other sect actively seeks trouble with the Li Han Palace.

Since her ranking is not low, it is likely that the sect master's strength is not weak, starting from the Spirit Law Realm. How can she be only a thousand years old?

You should know that even Tai Dao Yi is already several thousand years old!

Could she be another Transcendent Level genius?

Snow Fairy smirked, "She is indeed a thousand years old, the sixteenth person to reach that age!"

"Uh, okay."

Age is a taboo for women, it seems that female cultivators are no exception!

Snow Fairy is well-informed, loves gossip, and can't stop talking along the way. She even revealed many secrets that Yang Ning didn't know.

This is completely inconsistent with her cold attitude in front of her subordinates.

They talked from evening until morning, and even until the sun came out.

As the temperature rose, Snow Fairy's enthusiasm gradually waned.

Finally, at 8:30 in the morning, she screamed, "Ah, I can't go on!"

"We've only traveled 160 miles, there are still over a thousand miles to go!" Yang Ning said calmly.

"Does that mean we still have to walk for three or four days?" Snow Fairy found a rock and hid in the shade. "Ah, spare me, how about we meditate now and continue walking at night?"

It's also hot at night, but at least there's no sun.

Yang Ning remained silent. His White Dragon's Absorption Method can absorb sunlight and convert it into physical strength, so he is not affected by the heat or the cold.

But it's normal to think about it. The sun in the Immortal Cultivation World is definitely not an ordinary sun.

"Don't you have a Spirit Weapon?" Yang Ning suddenly remembered something. "When I saw it, it felt cool to the touch. Why don't you wear it? It can cool you down!"

"That's a Spirit Weapon. Can you just take it out casually?" Snow Fairy said with a frustrated tone. "Do you know how dangerous this place is? If others see that you have a Spirit Weapon, they might come and rob you!"

After learning about Yang Ning and You Ruo, her gaze towards Yang Ning had changed from being a peerless genius to an unrequited love, a pure-hearted youth willing to die for love.

Because Yang Ning is younger than her, there may be a hint of sibling affection, so whenever she has free time, she wants to teach him some experience in the martial world.

Although her experience in the martial world is not extensive.

"But if we have a Spirit Weapon, why should we be afraid of others robbing us?" Yang Ning asked in return. "They should be afraid of us robbing them!"

"You obviously haven't used a Spirit Weapon before!" Snow Fairy rolled her eyes. "Do you think it's easy to control?"

"Isn't it?" Yang Ning blinked. I think it's quite simple!

"Ah!" Snow Fairy sighed, feeling that the journey of teaching her younger brother was arduous and long.

"Spirit Weapons do not consume physical strength or vital energy, but because they require mental control, they must be handled with great care to prevent any issues. Therefore, they are mentally and emotionally taxing! The higher the level of the Spirit Weapon, the faster it consumes mental energy!" Xue Xian earnestly explained, "Let me give you an example: my Spirit Weapon, the Snowflake Crystal Bracelet, is particularly unique. While others only need to control one Spirit Weapon, I have to control thirty-two. So, the mental energy I expend is thirty-two times that of others!"

She was clearly exaggerating. Can you even control more than one at a time?

Moreover, there must be a method for controlling combination-type Spirit Weapons, which would require a high level of mental energy but not thirty-two times higher.

"That's why I can only control it for a short period of time. If I can't resolve the enemy within that time, then I'm the one in danger!" Xue Xian explained.

Yang Ning nodded as if he vaguely understood, pretending to be an ordinary person who had never encountered Spirit Weapons before.

Xue Xian seemed to have an idea and suddenly said, "Come, I'll recite a cultivation technique, and you can try practicing it."

"No, no, no!" Yang Ning immediately waved his hand. "I can't practice the cultivation techniques of your First Heaven Sect!"

All major sects keep their inheritance secret. He might dare to practice it, but he would have to do it secretly. Practicing openly would risk being hunted down.

"Don't worry, this is not a cultivation technique of the First Heaven Sect. It's the 'Snow Jade Glass Heart Sutra' passed down by the Snow Jade Sect!" Xue Xian explained, "The founder of the Snow Jade Sect was also a Snow Jade Glass Body, and the title of Snow Master originated from her. This technique was specially tailored for the Snow Jade Glass Body to strengthen their mental energy."

"But I'm not a Snow Jade Glass Body. Can I still practice it?" Yang Ning asked.

"Of course you can, but the effect won't be as good as for a Snow Jade Glass Body!" Xue Xian affirmed that Yang Ning was a genius in cultivation and research, but she had never seen what a genius in cultivation looked like.

Now that he had nothing better to do, he might as well give it a try.

However, she didn't tell him the whole truth.

Not only would the effect not be as good as for a Snow Jade Glass Body, it would be completely ineffective.

Without the corresponding physique, practicing this technique would be no different from reciting poetry.

That's why the Snow Jade Sect gave this technique to the First Heaven Sect. There was no one in their sect who could practice it.

It would be better to exchange it for a technique that could be used.

"Then I'll give it a try!" Yang Ning nodded.

"Okay, I'll recite it once, and you listen." Xue Xian cleared her throat, and her tone suddenly became rhythmic and melodious.

"If the heart is clear as ice, the sky will not collapse.

All changes are still, the spirit is calm.

Forget oneself and guard the six senses.

Refrain from desires and actions."

Yang Ning's face remained calm, but his heart was stirred.

This technique consisted of a total of 164 words and combined breathing techniques, meditation, and visualization. It was similar to the combination of Yang Ning's "Solitary Boat Visualization Technique" and the "Seven Days Breathing Method." If it included some blood and energy manipulation, it would be the "Black Tortoise Aura Concealing Technique."

Although it lacked some content compared to the "Black Tortoise Aura Concealing Technique," it didn't mean that this technique was of lower grade.

In fact, because the creator was a Snow Jade Glass Body, she had a special understanding of spiritual cultivation!

What is a Snow Jade Glass Body? It is an Innate Dao Body, the manifestation of the Great Dao in a human body!

Drawing inspiration from one's own physique to create a technique is similar to the concept of Dao Integration and the resulting Unparalleled Divine Ability.

If one could delve deeper and even uncover the secrets of their own physique, they might even create a technique to cultivate the Snow Jade Glass Body!

This was not impossible. Look at the Purple-Gold Coiling Dragon Clan. They delved into their own physique and created the "Purple-Gold Coiling Dragon Body," an Unparalleled Divine Ability.

And this Divine Ability could help others cultivate the Purple-Gold Coiling Dragon Battle Body!

Unfortunately, the level of the founder of the Snow Jade Sect was not high enough, so the "Snow Jade Glass Heart Sutra" she created might only be a Human Level Divine Ability, or at most, touch upon the edges of Earth Level.

However, from this technique, one could catch a glimpse of the mysteries of the Unparalleled Divine Ability, the "Snow Jade Glass Body."

As for completing this Divine Ability?

That would require capturing a Snow Jade Glass Body and studying it thoroughly!

Yang Ning glanced at Xue Xian and felt somewhat relieved.

It seemed that these cultivators with special physiques couldn't be killed casually, or else it would disrupt the biodiversity of the Immortal Cultivation World.

"Did you remember it?" Xue Xian finally finished reciting and asked.

"I remembered!" Yang Ning nodded.

"Good!" It wasn't surprising that he had an exceptional memory, considering he was a genius. "Then you give it a try!"

Yang Ning nodded, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and then, like a tape recorder, accurately recited the scripture that Xue Xian had just recited.

Not only did he not miss a single word, but he also imitated the tone and pauses perfectly!

"Amazing, is this what it means to be a genius?" Xue Xian gave him a thumbs up. She was a physical genius herself, but her memory and comprehension were not as good.

So seeing Yang Ning, who could remember everything after hearing it once, she couldn't help but envy him.

"Hehe." Yang Ning chuckled.

"No wonder you have the confidence to create the Supreme Divine Ability. I used to think you were just arrogant, but now I realize that if I had your talent, I would be even more arrogant than you!" Xue Xian pouted and said, "Try again, look at my chest, pay attention to my breathing!"

Yang Ning's eyes narrowed, and sure enough, when one door is opened for a person by heaven, another door may be closed.

Xue Xian was beautiful and had a sweet voice, and she possessed an extraordinary physique, but unfortunately, she was a bit naive.

Seven minutes later, Xue Xian opened her eyes. "How about it, did you remember?"

"I remembered!"

"Then you give it a try!" Xue Immortal Dao.

Yang Ning nodded and closed his eyes.

This time, the breathing, rhythm, pauses, and tone were all perfectly matched!

Xue Xian watched on the side, feeling a bit jealous. How good would it be to have such a memory? Why would she need to recite a technique three times?

Although she possessed the Snow Jade Glass Body, it had nothing to do with the term "ice and snow intelligence."

Painful, it was too painful!

Seven minutes later, Yang Ning opened his eyes.

"How does it feel?" Xue Xian asked.

"Nothing special!" Yang Ning honestly replied.

"Don't worry, it takes a long time to see the effects of this Heart Scripture. After all, it is a method of training the mind!" Xue Xian comforted, "Since you've already memorized it, take your time to learn it later!"

As she spoke, a little devil in her mind kept jumping around.

So what if he's a genius? Even with an exclusive technique, he won't be able to learn it. After practicing for a few days, he might even doubt his own talent, hahaha!

Having a sibling relationship didn't prevent her from tricking her younger brother!

On Yang Ning's side, he was also savoring this breathing technique.

He not only practiced breathing techniques but also created his own. In the process of creating his own breathing technique, he had experimented countless times!

In terms of understanding breathing techniques in this world, Yang Ning considered himself second, and probably no one dared to claim to be first.

He keenly noticed that the breathing rhythm and Heart Scripture demonstrated by Xue Xian didn't quite match!

There were many discrepancies between the breathing rhythm and the breathing theory he had summarized!

Did Xue Xian hide the true transmission?

Probably not, she recited it very proficiently, and her breathing seemed to come naturally, as if she often practiced this Heart Scripture.

Then why was there a discrepancy?

Yang Ning believed that it wasn't that Xue Xian taught it wrong, but rather that what she learned was originally incorrect.

After all, the creator of this technique, Snow Lord, was no longer around. After countless generations of inheritance, this technique had long lost its original meaning.

Not to mention that this technique was handed over to First Heaven Sect along the way.

Even Snow Jade Sect itself had problems with the technique it inherited, so First Heaven Sect would be even more clueless!

In addition, before Xue Xian emerged, who would spend time studying this technique?

It was probably only after Xue Xian appeared out of nowhere that this technique was dug out from the trash heap and studied before being taught to her.

And judging from Xue Xian's learning effect, the research level of First Heaven Sect's technique research institute was just average!

While adjusting his technique in the Spirit Realm, Yang Ning added the nutrients from this technique to the Black Tortoise Aura Concealing Technique. He asked Xue Xian, "You've been talking about 'mind power' since earlier. What is mind power?"

"So you have to join First Heaven Sect with me. The small sect really doesn't know anything!" Xue Xian persuaded again.

Seeing Yang Ning's calm expression, Xue Xian shrugged helplessly. "Okay, okay, if you don't want to join, then don't!"

"Heart power, also known as the power of the soul, is the master of the spirit and the root of the mind! It represents thoughts, will, imagination, and dreams." Xue Xian explained, "Just as blood is the master of the body and the foundation of qi and blood, when qi and blood are depleted, they can still be restored, but when blood is depleted, a person will only die!"

"Spiritual depletion can be restored through rest and sleep, but when heart power is depleted, a person will only die!"

"For example, some people experience tragic events in their families and age overnight, while others produce timeless masterpieces and then suddenly pass away. These are the results of a significant depletion of heart power!"

Yang Ning nodded, understanding.

Heart power encompasses concepts related to thinking, willpower, brain computing power, spatial imagination ability, comprehension, and inspiration. It is intangible and can only be understood through experience.

Spirit, on the other hand, is a form of energy that tangibly exists but does not contain any concepts.

It seems that heart power is a very important force, but Yang Ning has the Spirit Realm, which can replace his thinking, calculations, and control of Spirit Weapons.

The depth of the Spirit Realm is unfathomable and cannot be grasped.

What does this mean? Does it mean that his heart power is endless?

"The Black Tortoise Aura Concealing Technique" can only conceal the spirit and is unrelated to heart power. This is the strength of the "Snow Jade Glass Heart Sutra."

It may also be a special feature of the Snow Jade Glass Body, where the amplification of ice and snow techniques is only secondary, and the primary effect is the amplification of heart power.

So, whether it's this cultivation technique or this physique, do they have no effect on him?

He has unlimited heart power, and the Imperial Nightmare Dragon Pearl has given him the ability to control frost, snow, wind, and thunder. Looking at it this way, the Snow Jade Glass Body has been instantly crushed by him!

However, Yang Ning thought of something else.

Since the Snow Jade Glass Body amplifies heart power, could there be a method specifically for using heart power?

Thinking of this, Yang Ning simply asked, "Since this cultivation technique is for cultivating heart power, are there any corresponding Divine Abilities for using heart power? It can't just be for controlling this complex Spirit Weapon, right?"

"Huh?" Xue Xian looked at Yang Ning in surprise. "You can guess that?"

"Is there really?" Yang Ning asked.

"Of course!" Xue Xian nodded. "Do you know why the Snow Jade Glass Body is called the Snow Lord instead of Snow God, Snow Fairy, or Snow Emperor?"

Yang Ning shook his head. How would he know?

"Because the Snow Jade Glass Body is the master of ice and snow creation!" Xue Xian waved her hand. "The Snow Jade Fairy of the past had a Divine Ability called 'Snow Lord Blessing,' which could give life to ice and snow with a single thought. It is said that the Snow Jade Fairy of the past could summon billions of ice cavalry and ice dragons with a single thought."

Oh, I understand now. Princess Elsa Plus, the ice and snow summoner!

Controlling billions of ice cavalry indeed requires a significant amount of heart power.

He didn't think wrong. It seems everyone has the same idea. Since they excel in heart power, they will play with heart power to the fullest.

However, the Snow Jade Fairy chose ice and snow creation, while Yang Ning chose steel and iron creation, insects, informatization, and big data...

There's no way around it. Having more heart power means being willful.

Just as Yang Ning was about to say something, his brow furrowed suddenly.

"What's wrong?" Xue Xian had been observing Yang Ning's reaction and naturally noticed the change in his expression.

"Somebody has entered!" Yang Ning said.

"Where? Why didn't I see them?" Xue Xian raised her head and looked around.

"Twelve kilometers away, a total of 16 people!" Yang Ning said.

"Your spiritual manifestation can reach that far?" Xue Xian was surprised and suddenly thought of something. "Wait, how many did you say?"

"16!" Yang Ning repeated.

"It must be our people who have come!" Xue Xian immediately became excited.

Besides the First Heaven Sect, which sect would have such a big move and send 16 outer disciples at once?

They must have received the message and come to save me!

"Let's go quickly!" Xue Xian immediately stood up, no longer minding the heat or fatigue. "Which way?"

Yang Ning smiled and pointed his finger.

"Let's go, I'll take you to enjoy the best food and drinks!" Xue Xian excitedly took out her Spirit Weapon bracelet, not afraid of it being snatched away.

Yang Ning smiled. Enjoy the best food and drinks?

I'm afraid it's more like eating swords and drinking spears!

But he didn't remind Xue Xian. After all, he also wanted to go.

After all, 16 people are equivalent to 16 Purple Heart Stones!

(End of this chapter)