After Du Tianheng's detailed explanation, Lin Tian finally grasped the situation regarding Du Yuejiao.
Du Yuejiao's talent had always been the most outstanding within the Du clan. Even in an environment barren of spiritual energy, without relying on any resources, she had broken through to the first level of Qi Refinement within just a month. Her subsequent cultivation proceeded smoothly, her exceptional talent allowing her to surpass her peers effortlessly. By the time she reached the third level of Qi Refinement, she had already successfully mastered the first form of the fourth-grade martial art Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain from the clan's Scripture Pavilion—an astonishing feat for a mere nine-year-old.
Her accomplishment shook the entire Du clan, earning her the reputation of a once-in-a-century genius.
Yet, Du Yuejiao herself was far from satisfied. Before reaching the necessary level of cultivation, she had attempted the second form of Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain. Insufficient spiritual energy caused the attempt to fail, resulting in a cultivation backlash.
Backlash during cultivation was not uncommon, especially for someone at Du Yuejiao's level. With proper treatment and a few days' rest, it usually posed no lasting harm. The Du clan, though concerned, paid little serious attention.
It was precisely this oversight that allowed a fragment of the Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain's spiritual energy to take root within Du Yuejiao. As she continued to cultivate, this energy grew stronger and more uncontrollable.
When Du Yuejiao neared the critical moment of breaking through to the fourth level of Qi Refinement, the energy violently erupted, surging chaotically through her organs and abruptly halting her breakthrough. She collapsed unconscious.
It was then that Du Tianheng finally realized the presence of the Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain's energy within her. Attempting to forcibly remove it would have caused irreparable damage. Left with no choice, he laid a seal to contain the energy, intending to find a solution gradually.
To spare his daughter distress, Du Tianheng kept this secret from her. Du Yuejiao continued cultivating as before, though her progress was severely hindered. Once at the pinnacle of the third level of Qi Refinement, she now required a full year to reach the fourth level and then stagnated for five years. The clan's once-celebrated prodigy had seemingly become a complete failure.
Over the years, without Du Tianheng's protection, Du Yuejiao would likely have been the subject of ridicule throughout the Du clan.
This time, the pure spiritual energy from Lin Tian's jade bottle enabled Du Yuejiao to break through two levels consecutively, shattering Du Tianheng's seal entirely. As her cultivation advanced, the energy within her grew ever stronger. Though the seal might hold for now, it was only a matter of time before the energy became uncontrollable, potentially leading to Du Yuejiao's ultimate demise.
"Is there any way to resolve the situation within Yuejiao?" Lin Tian asked, puzzled.
"Of course," Du Tianheng replied, glancing at him. "A practitioner at the Golden Core stage could remove the energy without harming Yuejiao. Alternatively, if someone could master the fifth form of Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain, they could draw out or even destroy the energy within her. Alas, mastering the fifth form is nearly impossible; even within the Du clan, very few have reached the fourth form, let alone the fifth."
Du Tianheng sighed. The second method, in his eyes, was nearly infeasible. The first method, though difficult, still offered some hope.
Although Lin Tian's identity was unknown, his appearance had been marked by grievous injuries, barely able to move. Yet now he walked with ease. Furthermore, Du Yuejiao, long stuck at the fourth level, had jumped to the sixth level of Qi Refinement upon his arrival. Clearly, Lin Tian was no ordinary individual.
Perhaps he had a backer at the Golden Core stage or higher. If Lin Tian's urgency to save Du Yuejiao could enlist that support, her predicament might be resolved with remarkable ease. This explained why Du Tianheng spoke so openly to him.
"Clan Leader Du, may I take a look at the Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain martial technique?" Lin Tian asked, a hint of hesitation in his voice.
"The technique is no secret within our clan. If you wish to see it, take it," Du Tianheng replied, retrieving the scrolls. Handing them over, he added, "Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain is perilous. Improper cultivation will harm the body. Do not attempt it recklessly."
The moment Du Tianheng finished speaking, a fine needle of spiritual energy shot from Lin Tian's fingertip, striking the stone wall before him. A hairline fracture appeared, which spread rapidly until the wall shattered entirely.
"This… is Pear Blossoms in the Torrential Rain?" Du Tianheng was utterly dumbfounded. He had assumed Lin Tian merely intended to examine the scroll to understand Du Yuejiao's condition. That Lin Tian had succeeded in mastering the first form simply by glancing at it was unimaginable.
"This technique truly has its challenges," Lin Tian muttered, examining the scroll.
Du Tianheng nearly spat blood. Challenges? He had barely looked at it, yet had already mastered it. After decades of cultivation to reach the fourth form, what chance did people like them even have?
:暴雨中的梨花
在杜天恒的详细解释之后,林天终于明白了杜月娇的情况.
杜月娇的天赋一直是杜家最出色的.即使在缺乏灵力的环境中,没有依靠任何资源,她在仅仅一个月内就突破到了筑基一级.她 subsequent的修炼进展顺利,她的非凡天赋使她轻松超越同龄人.到她达到筑基三级时,她已经成功掌握了一级的四品武学"暴雨梨花"——族中藏经阁的武学——这对于一个 mere的九岁女孩来说,是一个惊人的成就.
她的成就震动了整个杜氏家族,赢得了她百年一遇的天才声誉.
然而,杜月娇自己远未满意.在达到必要的 cultivation level之前,她已经尝试过暴雨梨花的第二式.精神能量不足导致尝试失败,结果引起了 cultivation 反冲.
在培养过程中出现反冲并不少见,尤其是对于杜跃娇这样的水平.经过适当的治疗和几天的休息,通常不会造成持久的伤害.杜家虽然担心,但并没有太认真地关注.
正是这个疏忽,使得"暴雨中的樱花"的一部分精神能量能够在杜月娇体内生根.随着她的继续修炼,这种能量变得越来越强大,也越来越难以控制.
当杜月娇突破到第四层 Qi 修炼的关键时刻,能量猛烈爆发,混乱地冲击着她的器官,使她的突破突然停止.她晕倒了.
就在那时,杜天恒终于意识到"暴雨中的樱花"的真气在她体内.强行去除它将会造成不可逆转的损害.别无选择,他只能施加封印来控制这股真气,打算逐渐找到解决办法.
为了免得女儿感到痛苦,杜天恒一直对这个秘密守口如瓶.杜月娇依旧按以前一样修炼,但她的进步受到了严重阻碍.曾经在第三层 Qi Refinement 的巅峰,现在需要整整一年才能达到第四层,然后停滞了五年.曾经被家族引以为傲的天才似乎彻底失败了.
多年来,在杜天恒的保护下,杜月娇不太可能在整个杜氏家族中成为笑柄.
这次,林天的玉瓶中的纯粹精神力让杜月娇连续突破两级,彻底打破了杜天恒的封印.随着她的境界提升,体内的精神力也变得越来越强大.虽然封印现在还能维持,但精神力变得不可控制只是时间问题,这可能会导致杜月娇的最终覆灭.
"有没有办法在月角解决这个问题?"林天问道,感到困惑.
"当然可以."杜天恒回答,瞥了他一眼."金丹期的修行者可以在不伤害月娇的情况下移除那股能量.或者,如果有人能够掌握"暴雨梨花"的第五式,他们可以引出甚至摧毁她体内的能量.唉,掌握第五式几乎是不可能的;即使在杜家,也很少有人能到达第四式,更不用说第五式了."
杜天恒叹了口气.在他看来,第二种方法几乎不可行.第一种方法虽然困难,但还是有一些希望.
尽管林川的身份不明,他的外貌已经被严重的伤势标记,几乎无法动弹.然而现在他却能轻松行走.而且,杜月娇长期卡在第四级,此次一到就跳到了第六级的气凝.显然,林川不是一个普通人.
也许他有一个在黄金核心阶段或更高阶段的支持者.如果林天救杜月娇的急切能争取到那样的支持,杜月娇的困境可能会非常轻松地解决.这也解释了杜天恒为什么对他如此坦白.
"Clan Leader Du, may I take a look at the Peony in the Heavy Rain martial technique?" Lin Tian asked, a hint of hesitation in his voice.
"这项技术在我们家族中并不神秘.如果你愿意看,就拿去吧."杜天恒回答,取回了卷轴. handed them over, he added, ""暴雨中的梨花"很危险.不适当的 cultivation 会损害身体.不要贸然尝试."
杜天恒一说完,林天指尖的精神之针便射出,击在面前的石墙上,一条细微的裂缝出现,迅速扩展,直到石墙完全破碎.
"这是..."暴雨中的樱花"?"杜天恒简直目瞪口呆.他原以为林天只是想通过查看画卷来了解杜岳娇的情况.林天仅凭一眼就掌握了第一式,这是难以想象的.
"这项技术确实有它的挑战,"林天喃喃自语道,检查着画卷.
杜天横几乎吐血.挑战?他连看都没看几眼,就已经精通了.几十年的修炼才达到第四境,像他们这种人,有什么机会?