Chapter 0232 – Time Mystery – Absolute Return

by GreatBrother(위대한 다오 형제)

I stopped.

Not because the wind and sand were blocking the way, but because of that earlier question, which meant so much to me.

"I once asked you if it was possible to slow down the passage of time in the Time Shift Illusion, and this is how you replied to me at the time: ‘You brat, you’re full of nonsense!’"

I clearly remember his tone and demeanor at the time.

"As a matter of fact, successive godmothers have tried and failed."

"Your memory is quite good." Sect Leader Windsky smiled, a hint of appreciation in his tone.

"That’s a half-truth on my part."

"What does that mean?" I asked in disbelief.

"I did try, and I did fail. My thoughts are the same as before: ‘You, boy, talk a lot of nonsense!’"

"What about the fake part?"

"Although I say that this is a pie in the sky, in fact, there is indeed a secret art that has been passed down amongst the successive Sect Masters called the ‘Secret Art of the Timeless Heavens’."

Upon hearing these four words, my heart immediately set off waves of shock. Sect Leader Windsky seemed to have read my mind and hastily added:

"Don’t be too happy yet. This secret art has never been practiced by anyone. No matter how much one studies it or cultivates it, it’s all just a waste of effort. Some people even suspect that it’s not a proper secret art at all."

Nonetheless, I still couldn’t contain my inner excitement. Because this matter, to me, is too important.

"According to the canonical records, the Secret Art of Time and Sky was unintentionally discovered two hundred years ago by the then Sect Master, Yan Mingde, after he had retired from the world. It is said that he managed to change the flow of time inside and outside the Time Shift Illusion Technique. He stayed inside for an hour, only to come out and realize that less than half an hour had passed outside."

Sect Leader Windy Sky once again emphasized the difficulty of this matter:

"However, since Sect Master Yan, no one has ever succeeded. This is not surprising, after all, Sect Master Yan was the one with the deepest inner strength in the history of the Windsky Sect, and was born with heavenly talent, and his martial arts attainments were even more unfathomable. Therefore, it was not surprising that future generations were unable to understand the secret techniques he left behind. Of course, it’s also possible that the secret arts he left behind are themselves problematic."

"Then why are you telling me this?" I asked suspiciously.

"Before I answer you, I’d like to ask you why you’re interested in this kind of heavenly space. Of course, everyone would like to have a space where they can control time at will, but I feel as if you have other reasons."

I do have another reason. Because of the Nine Wonders of Magic.

I must cultivate the Jiu Hua Demonic Skill to the Grand Completion realm within a limited time. Moreover, my goal is not just a ten percent grand completion, but a twelve percent grand completion.

However, time was the greatest enemy for me. Wanting to cultivate the Jiu Hua Demonic Skill to twelve great accomplishments in a short period of time was an almost impossible task.

"Because I want to beat someone squarely."

"With this meager Dao skill of yours right now, you still want to defeat someone else? I think you’re looking for the wrong opponent, right?" Sect Leader Windsky laughed and joked.

Yes, I did pick the wrong opponent. Whether it’s for me or for Hua Wuji, we both chose the wrong opponent.

"When you first asked me that question, I didn’t even think that there would be a day."

Sect Leader Windsky was silent for a moment before he suddenly opened his mouth:

"I can teach you the Secret Art of Timeless Heaven."

I looked at him incredulously. Although no one had practiced this secret art, to him, it was still an extremely precious secret art that could never be easily transmitted.

"I know what’s on your mind. Although I did not practice this secret art, I believe that you might be able to."

He read my mind and spoke frankly.

"Didn’t you say so? Here, you are my master."

"!"

"It’s only natural for a master to teach his disciple the secrets of martial arts, isn’t it?"

I was deeply touched by this sentiment of his. I know him as a person, and although he is big-headed on the surface, deep down he is very sentimental. I knew that the things he had given me before, he must have regretted afterward.

Yet, he is now choosing to trust me once again with what is most precious to him.

"Aren’t you afraid you’ll regret it later?"

"Regret it if you want. Anyway, in my whole life, the thing I regret the most isn’t that far off."

Hearing these words, my nose suddenly soured. Xu Dalong had once said that I was a person who repaid the kindness of a drop of water with a spring of water. These words, when applied to Sect Leader Windsky, couldn’t be more appropriate. I had merely given him a drop of water, yet he had repaid me with an entire ocean.

I bowed deeply to him.

"No matter what, I am grateful. This favor, I will definitely repay."

Sect Leader Windy Sky smiled and helped me up.

"Whether this is favor or hatred, I can’t tell myself. Perhaps I am wasting your time and energy."

"I believe in my choices."

"You, kid, are always a surprise. I’m looking forward to how far you can go on this path."

He doesn’t know how grateful I really am inside at this moment. I will definitely practice the Secret Art of Timeless Heaven and make him proud of me.

Alone, I opened the Time Shift Illusion and began to cultivate the Secret Art of Time and Sky.

Hoo-hoo-hoo–

The sound of the wind around me sounded extraordinarily peculiar. I had only just started practicing when I felt a powerful drain of internal energy. I finally understood why no one had been able to practice this secret art.

This secret art, not only was it extremely difficult to cultivate, but the consumption of internal energy was also extremely terrifying. Even if someone was really able to practice it, I’m afraid that it would only last for a very short period of time, and would not have any practical value at all.

But none of that is a problem for me.

The purity and thickness of my internal energy far surpasses that of any other person in the world.

Moreover, I firmly believe that the Secret Art of Timeless Heavens is just like any other top level technique, as long as it is cultivated to a certain realm, the consumption of internal energy will be drastically reduced. Just like my Wind God Steps, for example, as the realm rises, it gets faster and faster, while the consumption of internal energy becomes less and less.

I firmly believe that I will be able to practice this secret art. Because I believe in myself and my talent. My talent is no worse than Yan Mingde’s, it’s even better.

The next day, I met Takayuki in the yard.

"What’s the happy news? Look at you in such a good mood." Takayuki asked curiously.

My gaze turned to the Windy Sky Sect Leader on the side.

"There is indeed a happy event."

Gao Yue was icy smart and immediately guessed that this matter must be related to Sect Leader Feng Tian.

"And what goodies did your old man give him?"

In the face of Gao Yue’s flirtation, Sect Leader Windsky merely laughed and did not say anything.

I asked with a smile:

"How’s it going on your end?"

"It’s going to take a little more time. It’s not time to use your head yet, it’s time to use your eyes."

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