Chapter 676 - 228: Bai Bing’s Expectation

"The Mountain-Breaking Seal is an incredibly powerful True Skill, unparalleled in its offensive might," Bai Bing explained slowly. "Its core lies in explosive power and direct force. Every move is designed for ultimate attack.

"When you practice, your hard and soft forces are nearly balanced. It might look harmonious, but in reality, you’ve got it backward."

She paused for a moment before continuing, "This skill requires hard force as the primary component and soft force as the secondary. Softness is only for changing momentum and borrowing strength. Hardness is the foundation for breaking through enemy defenses and crushing their vanguard. Only by doing this can you bring the true power of the Mountain-Breaking Seal to its absolute peak."

At first, Yang Jing’s brow furrowed in confusion. But as his master’s explanation became more direct and detailed, it was as if a clap of thunder went off in his mind, and everything instantly became clear.

He finally realized where he had been going wrong all along. He had blindly pursued a balance of hard and soft, neglecting the core essence of this True Skill and wasting the power of his Qi Absorption Realm Inner Qi.

His eyes suddenly lit up, his heart pounding with excitement. He quickly bowed deeply, his voice full of gratitude. "Thank you for your guidance, Master! This disciple understands the problem now!"

In the practice of the Martial Dao, many problems are not difficult to solve in themselves. The hardest part is being so caught up in the situation that you can’t see your own shortcomings—like not seeing the true face of the mountain because you are standing on it.

Without his master personally pointing it out, Yang Jing might have fumbled along the wrong path for a long time, wasting a great deal of time and energy before coming to his senses.

But now, Bai Bing had cut to the heart of the matter with a single sentence, clearing the fog for him, pointing him in the right direction, and saving him from many detours.

This was the crucial role a great master played on the path of the Martial Dao.

Yang Jing didn’t check his panel at that moment, but he could imagine that the progress for his Mountain-Breaking Seal must have increased.

Furthermore, once he completely corrected this issue, the training efficiency of his Mountain-Breaking Seal would increase even more.

Bai Bing nodded slightly, her gaze toward Yang Jing filled with unconcealed satisfaction.

A faint yet incredibly captivating smile slowly appeared on her usually cold and stunningly beautiful face. It was like a snow lotus quietly blooming on a mountain peak, its chill tinged with a hint of warmth that instantly dispelled the cold in the hall and softened the entire Lingxi Great Hall.

Yang Jing was momentarily dazed, his heart skipping a beat. He immediately focused his mind, respectfully lowering his head to stare at the patterns on the limestone floor, not daring to look at her any longer.

Bai Bing spoke softly, her tone carrying a word of advice, "When you return, focus on consolidating your realm. Adjust the moves and qi flow of the Mountain-Breaking Seal according to what I just said. Make hardness the primary force and softness the secondary, and refine it meticulously."

Yang Jing nodded at once and replied respectfully, "Yes, this disciple will remember Master’s teachings."

"If you encounter any problems or confusion in your training, come find me at Lingxi Hall anytime," Bai Bing continued. Her tone was calm, but it gave Yang Jing a great deal of confidence.

Yang Jing bowed again and solemnly agreed.

Looking at the respectful yet determined disciple before her, Bai Bing suddenly recalled an important matter. It was, in fact, a major reason she had summoned Yang Jing today.

However, upon seeing that Yang Jing had already broken through to the Qi Absorption Realm, all her attention had been captured by the news, and she had almost forgotten about it.

Her smile faded and her expression turned serious. "Jing’Er," she asked, "have you heard about the matter of the Vajra Sect’s three prodigies challenging our sect?"

Yang Jing nodded. "This disciple has heard. I learned of it from Junior Brothers Lin Ziheng and Zhang Hengyi on my way to Lingxi Hall just now."

Bai Bing hummed in acknowledgment and said slowly, "The Vajra Sect’s three prodigies are all geniuses at the Peak of Qi Eating Realm. Their strength is not to be underestimated. For this challenge, the sect has decided that you and Chu Yunhai will be the ones to face them.

"Originally, I was a bit worried that your realm was not yet stable and you would have difficulty handling it. But now that you’ve broken through to the Qi Absorption Realm, there’s nothing to worry about."

She gave a light smile, a knowing look in her eyes. "The Sect Leader will likely summon you and Chu Yunhai to the Main Peak for a meeting within the next day or two. Just focus on your training and don’t worry about resources. I will make sure you get everything the sect owes you."

At this moment, a flicker of anticipation grew in Bai Bing’s heart.

She could almost picture the shocked and disbelieving expressions on the faces of the Sect Leader, the other Peak Masters, and Chief Elder Ouyang Jingxuan—the one who had overseen the examination for the top potential seed—when they learned that Yang Jing had broken through from the Peak of Qi Eating Realm to the Qi Absorption Realm in just a few short days.

Yang Jing was unaware of these thoughts in his master’s mind. He simply took it as her usual care and concern. He bowed at once and said respectfully, "Yes, thank you, Master."