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Chapter 356: Taiqing Hall
The moment Zhang Yu laid eyes on Zhang Pianpian, he was utterly stunned.
When he’d sensed the information from the Taiqing Fulu, he’d assumed the power of this Dao Seed would allow him to carve out a personal Spiritual Realm Cave Palace of his own.
But now it turned out he’d end up sharing this cave palace with Zhang Pianpian?
Faced with her question, Zhang Yu couldn’t come up with a believable excuse.
He couldn’t possibly reveal the Dao Seed, the Feather Scroll, or anything like that.
After all, he’d been in Kunxu for years, and had spent so much time with Fujie—Zhang Yu had slowly come to realize that even among Evil Gods, his Feather Scroll was utterly unique.
Even if he told another Evil God about it, they’d only think he was running some elaborate scam.
And Zhang Pianpian? She was no exception.
So all he could manage was a hesitant, stammering reply:
“I… I don’t know how it happened. I was planning to go to Chui Xin Ju to study, but as soon as my Consciousness entered the Ling realm, I suddenly sensed this place. By the time I realized what was going on, I was already here.”
Hearing Zhang Yu’s words, Zhang Pianpian fell into deep thought.
She didn’t doubt his honesty—after all, this Taiqing Jing was far beyond what Zhang Yu’s current cultivation level or realm could possibly reach.
Not to mention, from her knowledge, Zhang Yu was a complete spell novice, with no grasp at all of the intricate mechanisms of the Spirit Realm network.
Could it be because of Bloodline connection?
Because of the bond between us, the Dao Seed triggered a spiritual resonance?
Or was it the Taiqing Jing itself choosing him?
A flood of possibilities surged through her mind, but none felt quite right. So she simply set the doubts aside for now.
“Ah well,” Zhang Pianpian said suddenly, glancing at Zhang Yu with a spark of insight, “maybe your arrival here isn’t such a bad thing after all.”
Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow. “Where exactly is this place? What’s it for?”
Zhang Pianpian explained:
“This place is called Taiqing Jing—a Spiritual Realm Cave Palace left behind by an ancient cultivator.”
"A Spiritual Realm Cave Palace is a personal virtual space carved within the Spirit Realm."
“Taiqing Jing holds an extremely high rank. Its master here possesses ultimate authority, capable of shielding the domain from outside surveillance or interference—even Zheng Shen can’t penetrate it.”
Zhang Yu’s eyes lit up.
“So… whatever we say or do here, even Zheng Shen wouldn’t know?”
Zhang Pianpian nodded.
“I discovered this sanctuary by accident, and after great effort, I became its sole master.”
“Originally, this Taiqing Jing was meant for a single person. I’m not sure why you’re here.”
“But it’s fortunate. You can now use the advantages of this space for study and cultivation.”
She pointed toward the ancient temple before them.
“This Taiqing Jing was once much grander—four directions, thirty-six halls, seventy-two courtyards.”
“But with my current strength, I can only activate this central Taiqing Hall.”
“Only when my spellcraft mastery advances further, and after spending considerable Lingbi to purchase more Ling界 space, will I be able to gradually restore the full might of this sanctuary.”
As she spoke, Zhang Pianpian led Zhang Yu into the main hall.
“Still,” she added, “even in its current state, this Taiqing Jing offers you one major benefit: time acceleration.”
“Here, your mind can be accelerated—so that one second outside equals twenty seconds within.”
Zhang Yu’s heart leapt.
“Twenty times acceleration?”
He knew that outside services only offered up to tenfold acceleration, and even that was prohibitively expensive. He could never afford to use it daily.
Zhang Pianpian nodded.
“I’ll teach you how to bring external files in. From now on, you can study here.”
She traced a swift, elegant red spell in the air—like calligraphy written by a dragon’s claw.
The red sigil flowed into Zhang Yu’s palm.
With a thought, it bloomed into the interface of his Shican Modong.
“From now on, store your study materials in your Eye Armor,” she said.
“When you arrive here, simply activate this spell, and the files will be pulled straight from your Eye Armor.”
Zhang Yu immediately tested it, pulling out today’s textbook on engineering geology.
A flash of light, and a sealed scroll appeared in his hand—opened, it revealed the exact content he needed.
Then, a thought struck him.
“Sister,” he asked, “can I also cultivate my techniques here?”
Zhang Pianpian smirked.
“The Ling realm is a mental realm—especially with twentyfold acceleration. Your consciousness is being accelerated twenty times. Do you really think your physical body can keep up?”
“Mind and flesh out of sync—how can you possibly cultivate?”
“Only techniques that involve purely the spirit—no physical form, no Spirit Energy, no external elements—might work.”
Zhang Yu realized he’d asked a foolish question.
If such cultivation were possible, people would’ve been doing it for years in the tenfold acceleration services outside.
So this place’s real value for me is learning, he thought.
Good. I’ve been behind on Alchemy Department courses. From now on, I’ll study here.
I wonder what new powers Taiqing Jing will gain when the Taiqing Fulu reaches level two?
Then another question came to mind.
"Sister, you said before not to use that Black Technique when connecting Consciousness to the Ling realm."
“What about here? Can I practice the Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen cultivation method?”
Zhang Pianpian nodded.
“Taiqing Jing shields against outside perception. You’re safe to practice it here.”
She paused, her eyes flickering with thought.
Come to think of it… that Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen is purely a mental cultivation method.
Maybe I should test whether acceleration actually works here.
She’d seen the technique before—just never had time to try it.
Now, with twentyfold acceleration available, she sat cross-legged in the Taiqing Hall and began cultivating the Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen.
…
Time passed in a blink.
When Zhang Yu opened his eyes again, his mind felt sharper than ever—thoughts racing at an impossible speed.
After a full night of cultivation, his Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen had surged to the 20th Level, granting him the ability to focus on four tasks at once.
“It really accelerated,” he whispered in awe.
The twentyfold acceleration from the Taiqing Fulu, combined with the purely mental nature of Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen, plus the Feather Scroll’s ability to grow stronger with each cultivation session, and the University Holy Body technique that boosts cultivation efficiency…
His spirit surged.
All these factors layered together allowed me to jump from Level 11 straight to Level 20 in a single night.
Should I try another technique?
But after a moment’s reflection, he dismissed the idea.
His current techniques—Cannibal Cow Serenity Heart Technique and Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen—were already the strongest he could learn.
Even if he studied others, he’d never have a chance to apply them.
Most techniques involved the body, Spirit Energy, or external forces—few could be accelerated here. And the ones that could, were useless to him.
Well, if I need to use one, I’ll just spend a whole night here.
For me, the real value of Taiqing Jing is learning.
He smiled, feeling the weight of his new ability—four minds working in one.
One mind, four tasks, twentyfold speed… That means one day here equals eighty days of study back in the real world.
He knew his learning ability wasn’t exceptional—but with eighty times the efficiency, he was certain he could master both Alchemy and Civil Engineering courses with ease.
Turning to Zhang Pianpian, he saw she had just stopped her cultivation. She smiled.
“Confirmed—my Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen advanced seven levels. I’ll reach Level 20 in just a few days.”
Zhang Yu was stunned.
With all my advantages, it took me days to reach Level 11 outside.
And she—just using Taiqing Jing—advanced seven levels in less than a night?
Zhang Pianpian looked at him, her heart swelling with gratitude.
First, the 50 Lingbi loan had allowed her to unlock Taiqing Jing early.
Then, this Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen technique, which drastically improved her learning and spell research speed.
No… it’s more than that.
The ability to run multiple thoughts simultaneously in the Ling world—this is a massive enhancement.
Whether I'm battling others in the Ling Realm or making money, my efficiency will skyrocket.
She exhaled slowly.
“Brother… you’ve done it again. You’ve helped me greatly.”
Zhang Yu smiled.
“We’re siblings. On the path to immortality, we must support each other—step by step.”
Zhang Pianpian paused, then nodded seriously.
“You’re right. On this immortal path, we’ll climb together.”
Suddenly, Zhang Yu gasped.
“Wait—what time is it?”
He checked the time.
Oh no—missed my scheduled call with A Zhen.
She’s been taking exams all day yesterday. We promised to talk about her final results tonight.
Seeing Zhang Yu rush to log off, Zhang Pianpian smiled faintly and resumed her cultivation of Wuliang Xin Nei Fashen.
…
Back in the dorm.
Zhang Yu’s Consciousness gently returned to his body—only to feel something cold and soft sitting on him.
The moment he removed his Spiritual Interface Mask, he saw Le Mulan perched on his lap.
She had been silently practicing her Breathing Technique, but immediately opened her eyes when she sensed him move.
"I saw you in the Ling Realm, so I didn't interrupt."
“Shall we start tonight’s Martial Energy infusion?”
At the same time, Zhang Yu glanced at Bai Zhenzhen’s pulsing profile icon.
He pointed to Le Mulan.
“Stay still over there. Don’t move, don’t make a sound—whatever I do during this call, you must stay perfectly quiet, got it?”
Le Mulan nodded obediently and scooted to sit beside him.
(End of Chapter)
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