Chapitre 5: Mental Breakdown
As Jin Boqin struggled to understand the mystery behind the overflowing Spiritual Qi and his pursuers went on a killing spree, Akira was pleased with the situation.
He knew that the cultivators would be victorious due to the dense Spiritual Qi in the dungeon. He had lured the cultivators to Wukong's temple using the Elixir as an enticement.
The dense Spiritual Qi inside the dungeon allows the cultivator to continue the massacre without running out of energy, in addition to the Elixirs dropped by the beasts when they die.
This environment also increases the likelihood of breaking through their bottleneck and adapting to fighting a large number of enemies.
He only sent a few hundred beasts and tried to entice them with Elixir to follow the retreating beasts to Wukong's Temple.
Akira was frustrated with the system's control over the beasts and hoped for a more efficient method. Nonetheless, he continued to guide the cultivators to Wukong's pavilion.
"I hope the system evolved to a high-end when the Dungeon reached Level 2 so I can just scroll through the interface without tapping.
Akira frowned momentarily.
"Again, those weird words and their uses."
Nonetheless, Akira continued until the cultivators reached Wukong's Temple.
The cultivators halted and gazed at the unfamiliar structure before them. The entrance of the pavilion was flanked by two stone columns, unlike the ornate temples in their Sect.
The columns were simple and plain, with smooth shafts and concave curves on the capitals. Despite its simplicity, the cultivators were awestruck by the sight, as it was unlike anything they had seen before.
"Boss, I believe the person controlling those beasts is here."
His voice carried a hint of fear, in contrast to their leader's sneer, who showed no sign of fear at all.
"This is why our Sect didn't want to promote you to a leader. Your thinking is outdated, even the newest inner-sect disciple can think better.
The man's mouth twitches in response.
How rude! You're the one who groveled earlier! Hmph!
"The fact that the beasts are running indicates that they have recognized our superior strength. When tamed, beasts are loyal, but if they disobey their master, it means they are afraid. And in this case, they are afraid of us! The person controlling them may be skilled at taming beasts, but they are no match for us in combat," the leader explained.
This brought a smile to the faces of his men.
"Quickly investigate what's inside and report back immediately. Be cautious and don't provoke the Master of this place, as he may be restraining his power."
The confident expression on his men's faces suddenly disappeared.
"Boss, do you think it's wise to continue if what you said is true?"
"Idiot! Keep going. We won't know unless we try!"
Why won't you go inside first, you coward?
But they had no choice but to obey their leader's orders. Not only was he their boss, but their Sect was unforgiving of disloyal disciples.
After walking through the dark hallway for fifteen minutes, everything seemed normal.
They quickly went outside to report what they had seen in the temple.
"You look like a mad dog! Quick, report what you have seen!"
Shortly after, their boss's grin widened like a mad dog. "If what you said is true—no presence, just thousands of Earth Grade Elixirs—then let's hoard them for ourselves!"
With the hope of breaking through their bottleneck and reaching the Early Stage Golden Formation Realm, they entered without worries, grinning.
Their greed blinds them to the danger and traps ahead, leading them closer to their demise.
Akira stood outside the temple, waiting for the first guest to arrive at the temple entrance. Jin Boqin, a cultivator, was also eager to hunt some beasts.
The first guest showed up quickly.
Jin Boqin was startled by the person leaning on a column as if waiting for him, but Jin Boqin couldn't sense anything from him.
Despite the person wearing common clothes, Jin Boqin couldn't let his guard down.
There was no Spiritual Qi fluctuation or sense of Dantian from the person, which makes Jin Boqin wonder if he was hiding his abilities or if he was just an ordinary person.
This conclusion worried Jin Boqin more than the two Mid-Stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivators he had defeated.
The man strolled casually from the Temple entrance, exuding an air of nonchalance.
As a Sect Master, Jin Boqin remained unfazed, acknowledging the man's confidence.
The man had a cold expression, with jet-black hair swaying in the breeze and deep brown eyes that seemed to pierce through Jin Boqin's soul.
Jin Boqin tried to return the intimidation, but the man showed no reaction.
"A Nascent Soul Realm cultivator rarely comes to this part of the mountain. Was it the Misty Mind Technique's fault, your pursuers, or…yours?"
With the man's unchanging cold tone, Jin Boqin felt threatened. The man spoke politely but emphasized his cultivation realm and the technique he suffered, sending signals to Jin Boqin's brain that made him feel stiff and unable to move.
His heart pounded faster and wildly, and he realized that his suspicions were confirmed.
"Is this your Master's residence? It's interesting and quite fascinating. If you have a Master, does that mean you're just a disciple?" Jin Boqin asked politely.
Since the man in front of him exudes confidence that makes him uneasy, he deliberately avoids giving away information by asking a question instead.
"Hmm, interesting," Akira said casually as he locked eyes with Jin Boqin.
He took a few steps closer. "Flattery won't get you anywhere."
Jin Boqin felt the weight of the man's presence and swallowed hard. I doubt he's trying to intimidate me... his demeanor, tone, and movements all seem natural.
"You're quite talented for a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator, reaching the peak of your chosen cultivation manual. However, your Body Refinement doesn't align well with your cultivation talent, straining your body and affecting the efficacy of your Cultivation Manual in an undesirable…way," Akira said, relaying the information he learned from Jin Boqin through the System.
Jin Boqin felt his strength fading and his heart racing.
His chest tightened as if he had been punched hard, and his head was spinning out of control.
It is not unusual for a more powerful cultivator to discern the cultivation level of those below them, as well as their body refinements and cultivation talent. However, accurately determining the overall state of their cultivation is extremely rare and difficult. Almost impossible.
This individual, on the other hand, can accurately assess the current state of his body and all the cultivation techniques he has mastered, including cultivation talent, manuals, body refinements, and their harmony.
After mastering his Cultivation Manual, he started experiencing problems. When he used its maximum power, his body would have an adverse reaction. Instead of absorbing Spiritual Qi, his Dantian would excrete it, depleting his energy.
Fighting without restraint would put him in a dangerous situation. It's not wise to use all his strength in a fight.
It's unfortunate. He always gets excited by the thrill of a good fight.
If this were to be revealed, his Sect would be at risk. So he kept it to himself, sharing it with no one.
He carefully reviewed the documents and texts in his Sect but couldn't find a solution to his problem for many years.
This issue haunted him and affected his Dao, potentially leading to setbacks in his cultivation and weakening him over time.
He believed the root of the problem lay in his Cultivation Manual, but an ordinary man was able to quickly identify the true origin of his problem.
He wanted to express his gratitude, but the ordinary man's temperament and the situation prevented him from doing so.
"Don't make me say something you'll regret forever," Akira said, pausing and turning around with his hands in his pockets. "Answer the question," he continued, leaving Jin Boqin feeling as if his heart were hanging by a thread.
"I apologize for my intrusion. My name is Jin Boqin, and I am a cultivator who accidentally wandered into your master's abode due to some circumstances. I hope I did not disrupt his seclusion. I was inflicted by the Misty Mind Technique due to my negligence, and I humbly apologize." Jin Boqin bows at 90 degrees.
Akira turned around, "Now that your affliction has been removed, what are your plans? Wandering around without my permission?" Akira's apathetic expression is accompanied by a hint of threat, increasing the pressure tenfold.
Jin Boqin wanted to respond politely and bid his farewell, but no words came out.
He felt like he was choking, unable to utter a single sound.
As the man in front of him sighed in indignation, Jin Boqin's body froze and his heart raced. Despite his inability to speak, his full attention was on the man in front of him.
As the man moves his mouth slightly, a piercing scream echoes from the temple behind him.
Suddenly, a powerful surge of Spiritual Qi materializes within the temple, and in an instant, a large monkey adorned in golden armor and wielding a long staff appears behind the man.
The staff, brimming with concentrated raw power and pure Spiritual Qi, hurtles towards him.
Just before it reaches him, a calm yet cold voice commands, "Stop."
A powerful gust of wind hit Jin Boqin, strong enough to destroy houses made of concrete. Thanks to his cultivation, he was able to withstand the force.
His face tightened as his tattered Hanfu fluttered in the wind.
Luckily, the attack was stopped just in time when the man spoke a single word, causing the terrifying monkey to halt its assault.
Jin Boqin is terrified. It's the first time he's been confronted like this and his mind is in chaos. He stopped thinking as soon as the monkey attacked.
The last thought he had was about the monkey's mastery over Spiritual Qi and his unparalleled technique before his face returned to normal, but his eyes were clouded and his expression unhinged.
After observing Jin Boqin's current state, Akira softly muttered, "Damn it."
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