Chapter 16: Training
Xiao Lian decided to teach him Profound arts.
She almost began her lecture. But she wanted to be "in" the role of a teacher, she didn't forget to use the illusion magic again.
The Scene changed, the place was now a classroom, the one which you attended in high school. The class had 40 pairs of chair and desks.
Looking out of a window, one can see the road on which cars and bikes are moving.
Currently, Sheng Tian was sitting in the first row facing the teacher's desk. But he showed no intentions to listen, In front of him was Xiao Lian who changed into formal attire.
She was wearing a pink jacket over a White sleeved shirt with a black office skirt. She had a pair of black stockings with high heels, leaving only the area of a small part of her thighs exposed, but it was only made it more appealing.
'What is this girl trying to do? Is she going to teaching me profound arts or the forbidden fruits on how to (gulp)? Thinking till there Sheng Tian gulped down. He was not a gentleman and the opposite party's attire is nothing but enticing.
Xiao Lian saw his heated gaze, she asked crossing her hands over her chest that heaved up and down in rage, " What the hell is wrong with you? Even if there is nothing to see, you are looking like that. Lecher. I am your teacher. You shouldn't do this.'
'Is that a Pickup line?' Sheng Tian didn't back down and looked at her from top to bottom again and again, only after the 5th time did he stop, and said with a perverted smile " Thanks for the treat. Tell me, are you trying to seduce me with that attire or are you wearing it casually?'
Sheng Tian was prepared to have the taste of the forbidden fruit with her and enter the Abyss of Pleasure.
He decided to sacrifice his chastity for her.
If he didn't enter the hell for her, who will? Since she was so desperate seducing him, he should be the man and take the lead, not let the girl embarrass herself too much.
Thinking till there, Sheng Tian mind was filled with a sense of righteousness and justice. He was about to get up but was stopped by a shout.
She looked at him with a red face and said angrily " Idiot, Who wants to seduce you? Go seduce yourself! You lust after the formal wear that my Teacher wore when I was in school, such a perverted bastard. You better not have any thoughts and listen to me carefully." The more she lectured the fiercer her tone became.
Sheng Tian shook his head and felt that it was a pity. Aii, this girl just made a lifetime regret. How many women would die for this golden opportunity? Truly a wasted fortune!
Xiao Lian paid no heed to the pervert's thoughts and started her lecture after formally coughing twice "The profound arts known commonly are classified into Offensive, Defensive, Movement Arts.
There are also those that do not belong to these called Supportive Profound Arts.
Profound Energy is used in an effective way with Profound Arts, similar to how a martial artist can use their body's potential way better than a commoner.
When two practitioners with similar cultivation and treasures fight, Profound Arts play an important role in deciding the victor. So, using Profound Arts is in sense a way to control and use your strength in the most effective way."
"This is what most people know about Profound Arts, and it is not false. But there is more to it.
Before that, know that this world is very large. The Earth is totally incomparable to this Mortal Word itself, much less the Worlds above.
There are some arts which are not these profound arts but are on par with them. But they are very few in comparison." she continued.
Sheng Tian, as an active Xianxia reader, had an easy time understanding these things.
"The Profound Arts I practice myself have very specific requirements. So, you might not be able to practice them and would harm you in return. Due to their speciality, even I cannot save you from a few of them. So, I'll give you the best one that fits.
Alright, I will teach you a movement art first. This is called Formless Void Steps" the next second, the illusion was gone showing the spacious cave they were originally in.
Xiao Lian was standing at some distance away from him.
"Observe me."
She disappeared from her position and appeared in front of him almost instantly.
'Fucking cool!' he thought.
Xiao Lian smiled humbly and said with a smug look " See, This is it. Are you so impressed that you want to worship me? But I am too humble. Don't praise me, hehe."
Sheng Tian was speechless. It seemed like staying with him has affected her and even she started bragging.
Well, who asked him to be so influential? He shook his head in melancholy. He already controlled his charm and only a little of it leaked out, but see what it did!
Who told him to have so much charisma? Aii, Why am I so awesome?
Xiao Lian pointed her finger and a stream of light passed to his mind.
He received the Movement Art. And he started his practice.
According to Xiao Lian, Sheng Tian's comprehension level is simply crazy. Sheng Tian shamelessly assumed it might be due to his intelligence.
The speed of his movement depended on his cultivation and comprehension. Sheng Tian's training thus went on.
Next was Offensive Arts, Xiao Lian didn't practice the arts she gave him. So he had figure out himself and she would also try to help with his doubts from time to time as he is still new to these kinds of things, thus lacking the "general knowledge".
He received an Offensive Art - " Destruction Play". The body becomes a destructive weapon as each step becomes a play to destruction.
The Sword Art was called Sword Art Online, just kidding, It was " Dark Sword Arts".
Xiao Lian told him that this profound art is based on the laws of Death and Darkness.
For the defensive art, she just let it be for the time being as she didn't find anything suitable for him. But she taught him how to use his profound energy to form complex shields to protect himself.
Sheng Tian days became monotonous, getting up early due to a pestering girl, hunting beasts for combat experience and familiarising himself with profound arts and practicing them and Working on Cultivation.
Xiao Lian started decreasing her help over time allowing him to grow more independent.
Sheng Tian too didn't want to depend on others if he could do it himself.
As time passed, his cultivation, profound arts, battle instincts, and experiences increased dramatically.
Time flew forward waiting for none, 1 week passed.
With the gentle wind, the trees shook right and left. The birds chirped the melody spreading the sweetness of nature.
The fragrant flowers colored the ground, adding fragrance to the air.
Clear Water Streams with the little golden fishes inside them looked peaceful away from the problems of the mundane world.
The sky blue, the lush grass green with the colorful flowers and the streams reflecting the sky was truly a wonder of nature.
On a mountain top in the vista, a shirtless youth is training in the way of the sword. Every time his sword moved, a huge boulder nearby was blasted into smithereens.
It takes years for others, but due to his perception and soul, Sheng Tian turned into what people call an experienced fighter. Of course, he didn't fight with humans yet.
What was shocking was that he mastered the first move of the Dark Sword Moves, "Dark wind Slash".
He also learned disguise art. He even asked Xiao Lian to train him in "Lying", but was rejected straightly saying that he was already at the apex and should consider taking her as his disciple.
Sheng Tian humbly shook his head.
He would hunt the beasts for a feast but there was always Xiao Lian eating more than him like a hungry ghost. Thus, the days went by.
Xiao Lian was sitting on a rock nearby, occasionally stretching her body, eating something now and then and looking at the man practicing. She seemed to enjoy herself and looked like she was on a holiday trip.
Sheng Tian stopped practicing and walked back, snatched the roasted meat in her hands and took some quick bites without bothering that she was eating the same thing.
He once asked her how she could eat as a soul, she replied that she wanted to, so she will. And he was shocked by her appetite.
When he asked her how her small tummy can take so much food without turning into a fat pig but stayed so slim, she pinched him ruthlessly and gave him a menacing look. Poor Sheng Tian became a good boy after the incident and never brought up the topic again.
"Xiao Lian, I will be on a holiday break," said Sheng Tian
"Why do you want a break. Cultivation is lonely, you should work hard, this is merely a tip of the iceberg."
"These damn lines again. I say, Xiao Lian, can you please remember that this Elder Brother read too much of those lines on Earth that I was almost bored to death. Now, you are saying that again. Let us take a break. I will pat you if you are a good girl, ok?" He tried to coax her.
Xiao Lian almost pinched him when he changed the topic, "Right, When should I enter the inner areas and search for the treasure? I have a feeling that it will be very useful if found."
"Your Strength is not sufficient yet, but there is no harm checking it out. We'll go there tonight." Xiao Lian said looking at the stars.
"Wait, no. We'll go there tomorrow. I didn't have a good sleep this whole week thanks to you. I want a break."
"Ugh! Fine! You never change. Lazy bum." Xiao Lian sighed and shook her head in defeat.
"Who's Lazy? I spent the whole week training compared to a certain someone who ate all day." Sheng Tian rolled his eyes.
But as he saw Xiao Lian's anger building up, he instantly changed his expression and smiled Kindly
"I was joking Little Xiao, you are the angel sent by the heavens to protect me. Let us go.
I want to have a proper meal and sleep well. Next time, We should bring cooking ingredients, a bed and....."
"Are you planning to cultivate or live a luxury life?"
"Both. I want strength more than anything else to have my life in my hands. But I cherish my life as well, so I won't treat myself roughly." he smiled.
"Cultivation is ultimately for the betterment of Life, not its sacrifice." he said casually but there was an unmovable belief under those words.
Those simple words were like thunder roaring in her mind as she grasped a truth.
Cultivation is ultimately for the betterment of life, not its sacrifice.
The path of Cultivation is a journey of Self-Discovery in knowing who you really are and making yourself the person you want to be.
Xiao Lian was always trying to live a new life after meeting with Sheng Tian but her past still took up a huge part of her heart.
Even when she chatted and joked with him, there was always a sense of boundary preventing her from truly accepting herself. She survived till now and never lived, seeing her current life as a delayed death.
She didn't care about her life and death. It was at this moment, a strong desire to truly live formed in her heart.
And at the same time, the illusory barrier holding her back shattered as she accepted herself-both light and dark.
From this moment on, She would live life to the fullest. Leave No Regrets.
Xiao Lian smiled as she started living, stopped surviving.
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