Chapter 675 - 228: Bai Bing’s Expectation

But she quickly came to terms with it.

After all, many physiques and talents in this world were only discovered, recorded, and passed down in later generations.

Many were also one-of-a-kind, different from any known type in history. Their miraculous and special nature simply couldn’t be fully encompassed by existing records.

Bai Bing watched Yang Jing with a complicated expression, a touch of sincere awe in her eyes. Her heart was still churning with untamable waves.

The shock of Yang Jing breaking through to the Qi Absorption Realm so quickly was simply too great.

The Qi Absorption Realm itself was nothing to a Peak Master like her, who had reached the Pill Realm.

But the implications behind the speed of his breakthrough were enough to stun the entire upper echelon of the Xuanzhen Sect.

’Just a few days ago, I was still planning to gather the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and supplementary Elixirs to help Yang Jing break through to the Qi Absorption Realm,’ Bai Bing sighed inwardly. ’I never imagined that before I could even do anything, he would succeed on his own, so cleanly and decisively. This was, of course, for the best.’

Now that he had entered the Qi Absorption Realm, the resources, treatment, and status Yang Jing could receive from the sect would be several, even dozens of times greater than what he had at the Peak of Qi Eating Realm.

’With the heaven-defying talent and potential he’s shown, the sect will surely treat him as a top priority and invest all its resources into cultivating him.’

Bai Bing could even foresee the sect valuing him far more than Chu Yunhai—perhaps even more than the current senior brothers and Senior Sisters of the various branches.

After all, not even the senior brothers and Senior Sisters of the other branches had shown such terrifying, peerless talent and speed when they broke through to the Qi Absorption Realm from the Peak of Qi Eating Realm.

Bai Bing looked at Yang Jing, her gaze gentle. Her tone was calm, yet tinged with anticipation. "Jing’Er, demonstrate the Mountain-Breaking Seal for me here in the hall. I want to see the state of your realm and foundation after your breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, a surge of joy welled up in Yang Jing’s heart.

’He knew his master wanted to personally inspect his strength after his breakthrough to the Qi Absorption Realm, and more importantly, use this opportunity to point out any flaws in his cultivation.’

’Although he had spent the last few days consolidating his realm, he was still clumsy with the power of the Qi Absorption Realm and the application of his True Skill. If he could receive personal guidance from a Pill Realm expert, his strength would surely soar, and he could avoid many pitfalls.’

He immediately bowed with his hands clasped, his tone respectful. "Yes, Master."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Yang Jing turned and walked to the empty center of the Lingxi Great Hall, planting his feet firmly.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement and anticipation in his heart. He focused his mind, sinking it into his Dantian as he slowly calmed his emotions.

Once his breathing was completely steady, his eyes narrowed, and he immediately began to circulate the Heart Method Mantra for the Mountain-Breaking Seal.

In that instant, the massive, condensed stream of Inner Qi within his Dantian stirred like an awakened flood dragon, slowly surging through his meridians.

His meridians grew warm wherever it passed. The Inner Qi flowed with incredible smoothness, carrying the unique density and sharpness of the Qi Absorption Realm.

At the same time, Yang Jing’s body began to move.

He clenched his hands into fists, engaged his core, sank his shoulders, and dropped his elbows. Move by move, he slowly began to perform the Mountain-Breaking Seal.

At first, his movements were steady and unhurried. But as the circulation of his Inner Qi quickened, the force of his fists grew swifter and more ferocious.

The Mountain-Breaking Seal, performed after his breakthrough to the Qi Absorption Realm, was a world of difference from before.

Pure Inner Qi coursed rapidly through the meridians of his entire body like a rushing river. It would occasionally condense on the surface of his skin, forming a faint white glimmer of qi. This created a thin layer of Inner Qi protection that, while appearing gentle, possessed immense defensive power.

This was especially true for his fists, where dense Inner Qi gathered frantically. A glimmer of qi pulsed at his knuckles. Every punch he threw was accompanied by the howl of displaced air, echoing endlessly in the vast hall.

His movements were as ferocious as crashing thunder. The momentum of his fists was heavy and focused, as if capable of splitting mountains and breaking peaks. Every strike carried immense power.

Yet, hidden within that ferocity was a nimble softness. His turns, deflections, and transitions between moves were as smooth as flowing water. The interplay of hard and soft created an astonishing aura.

Yang Jing was completely immersed in his demonstration. His eyes were sharp and focused, and the aura around him steadily climbed. Faint white Inner Qi enveloped his body, displaying the full might of the Mountain-Breaking Seal.

The only sound in the great hall was the whistle of his fists tearing through the air, a terrifying display of power.

High up in the hall, Bai Bing sat on her meditation cushion, her gaze fixed on Yang Jing’s every move. At times she would nod slightly, acknowledging her approval of his foundation and control over his Inner Qi.

At others, she would frown slightly, detecting flaws in his techniques and the application of his qi.

She watched with extreme care, missing nothing—from the circulation of qi through his meridians and the transitions between his moves to his distribution of power and the expression of his martial intent.

A moment later, Yang Jing had completed a full demonstration of the Mountain-Breaking Seal’s techniques. He threw a final punch, causing a burst of qi to erupt, then retracted his fist and settled his breath. The churning Inner Qi around him slowly receded back into his Dantian.

Yang Jing let out a long, slow breath. A fine sheen of sweat covered his forehead and his breathing was slightly ragged, but his eyes were bright. His essence, qi, and spirit were all in peak condition.

He took a step forward and bowed to Bai Bing. "Master, the disciple has finished."

Bai Bing nodded slightly, her praise delivered in a level tone. "Good. Not bad."

’But Yang Jing felt little joy at the praise. He could clearly hear the unspoken meaning in his master’s words; she obviously had deeper guidance to offer.’

Sure enough, Bai Bing continued, her tone turning serious. "The Mountain-Breaking Seal you just demonstrated possessed both hard and soft elements, and your foundation is solid. However, you have yet to grasp the proper balance."

Yang Jing froze, a look of confusion on his face. He bowed again and asked, "Master, this disciple is slow. What do you mean by ’not grasping the proper balance’?"