“Huchu, hu-huchi…”
Jiang Yi’s breathing—both inhaling and exhaling—was so rhythmic that it gradually attracted more and more people’s attention. Many were stunned and then elated. Jiang Yi’s breathing was exactly the same as the flowing of the spring water; there was also an inexplicable rhythmic movement within it.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Countless figures floated into the sky and sat around Jiang Yi, cross-legged and with no one daring to utter a single sound. They were afraid of waking Jiang Yi. No one knew why such a strange thing could happen. Why was it that Jiang Yi could actually record the rhythmic movement of the flowing spring water while he was fast asleep?
However, now wasn’t the time to think about these things.
Jiang Yi could wake up at any moment. Everyone knew they had to grasp this moment to realize the rhythmic movement; this was the last chance for them. Having heard the sound coming from the spring water previously, everyone was very certain that as long as they could realize this rhythmic movement, they would have a chance at comprehending the quintessence behind it.
Quintessence!
This was far stronger than any laws or nomologies. Exactly how strong and what was so powerful about it? No one here knew. They only knew that all the King-Ranked formidable martial artists had realized a sliver of quintessence.
“Huchu… chu!”
A group of respectable, prominent members of the Earth Domain was now circling a small God General. The Qingchen Battle Goddess was also among their midst. She was a little uncomfortable that someone everyone had detested a while ago was now being eagerly sought after. However, she could not help herself and was part of the circle as well, trying to fathom something from Jiang Yi’s less-than-cultured sleeping state.
Jiang Yi was in a deep and good sleep. He looked extremely at peace while his body was curled up slightly like a child. He seemed to be dreaming as well, his mouth slightly arched as he revealed a sliver of an innocent and pure smile.
The vicinity was very quiet; even the wind had stopped blowing. Only the sound of the spring water moving and Jiang Yi’s rhythmic snoring rang out. This snoring impacted every formidable martial artist’s hearts, making their hearts palpitate inexplicably. However, no one seemed to be able to find the source of that palpitation.
Five minutes, two hours… twenty hours!
However, no one had any form of breakthrough still. At this moment, Jiang Yi suddenly turned and the rhythmic breathing stopped. Everyone was frightened as they looked at Jiang Yi, thinking that he was about to wake up.
Who would have thought…?
Jiang Yi turned around and actually continued his slumber. His mouth also opened a little as he started to drool as well. Many people’s eyes rolled as they became fixated on Jiang Yi, hoping that his snoring would continue.
“Huchu… huchuchu…”
After a moment, that rhythmic snoring started once again; and everyone grew slightly agitated, breathed out in relief and continued to close their eyes in meditation.
“Uh…”
The Qingchen Battle Goddess also looked as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders. The moment Jiang Yi had turned, her entire heart seemed to have yanked towards Jiang Yi. Just at that moment, she had vaguely gotten a sliver of realization. If Jiang Yi had woken up, she would have lost a very important opportunity.
She hurriedly steadied herself and continued to realize. After four hours, a sliver of a rhythmic movement started to surface in her brain. Her entire soul spirit was lifted as this time, the rhythmic movement did not disappear; it had been forever etched in her soul spirit. Although she did not know how useful this rhythmic movement was, she knew that if she continued to fathom it, she would definitely reap huge rewards.
Her body shook, agitated as she checked her mind once again. After making sure that she had gotten a firm grasp of that rhythmic movement, she opened her eyes wide and looked at Jiang Yi, full of gratitude.
Also, after a short while, Jiang Yi’s snoring actually stopped as he yawned and sat up, comfortably stretching himself.
“…”
Everyone surrounding him all opened their eyes at the same time, staring straight at Jiang Yi. Many of their eyes carried anger and frustration as if silently scolding him for waking up so soon.
“Uh?”
Jiang Yi was frightened as well. He opened his eyes dimly as he saw a few hundred people seated, surrounding him. These few hundred pairs of eyes were staring at him as if they were looking at a monster.
Jiang Yi’s body straightened as a five-colored flame appeared in his hand. He asked, “What do you guys want?”
“Don’t panic!”
The Qingchen Battle Goddess felt more affectionate about Jiang Yi now. Seeing Jiang Yi preparing for battle, she hurriedly sent a message: “They don’t mean you any harm. Also, no one would dare to hurt you here.”
“Oh, oh!”
Jiang Yi woke up fully and looked at the elder sitting by the lake as his heart settled. He saw that everyone was still staring at him as he asked, “Everyone, why are you guys looking at me? I do not have affection for guys so all you men, please avert your gazes. As for the ladies, feel free to look!”
“Pfff!”
There was only one lady in the valley now. The Qingchen Battle Goddess rolled her eyes, slightly speechless. Her natural enchanting nature captivated many people’s hearts, and she grew embarrassed. She leaped onto a huge tree once again and closed her eyes to enter seclusion.
“Lad, can you… sleep a little longer?”
“Lad, do you still remember the rhythm behind your breathing just now? Can you explain it?”
“Little brother, have you mastered that rhythmic movement? If you impart it to me, money is not an issue!”
“…”
Although many people had dispersed, even more were sending voice transmissions to Jiang Yi. Jiang Yi blinked, confused; he had no idea what these people were talking about. He listened for a while and motioned, “Alright, stop sending me voice transmissions. I do not understand what you guys are talking about…”
The Qingchen Battle Goddess opened her eyes and looked at Jiang Yi. She hesitated momentarily and sent a voice transmission, explaining: “Just now, something special had happened with the spring water: a heavenly rhythm had been produced. It seemed that coincidentally, you had mastered a sliver of heavenly rhythm in your sleep…”
Although the Qingchen Battle Goddess had explained, Jiang Yi still did not understand. He only knew that he had fallen asleep; as for what had happened when he was in slumber, he did not know at all. He saw that many people were still sending voice transmissions to him as he said irritatedly, “Stop sending me voice transmissions. I do not know anything!”
“Everyone, disperse!”
An old voice rang out. “The heavenly rhythm is not something that can be forced; it is not something that can be imparted. You guys have missed the best opportunity to realize it. If you all continue to create a ruckus, you are only wasting your time.”
After that voice rang out, the valley immediately regained its peace and quiet. Many looked towards the elder near the lake respectfully as they all returned to their original positions and settled down once again without any other choice.
This guardian was a King-Ranked formidable martial artist; his words were definitely true.
Rhythm, rhythmic movement? Heavenly rhythm? Tone?
As everyone dispersed, Jiang Yi was still as confused as ever. He did not know what had happened, and he was filled with questions. He took a look at everyone around him and actually wanted to ask the Qingchen Battle Goddess about this. However, seeing that she was already in seclusion, he could only sit quietly as he tried his best to think.
Five minutes later, he opened his eyes as bewildered as ever. He could not detect a single transformation in him, and there was also no new realization in his brain. There wasn’t the rhythm that everyone was talking about; there also wasn’t any rhythmic movement or beat, etc.
“Brat!”
That old voice suddenly rang out in Jiang Yi’s head, making him perk up. It was the guardian sending a voice transmission to him. He said: “Your luck is indeed heaven-defying. The spring water’s rhythm has probably been imprinted in the deepest parts of your soul spirit; just that at the moment, you cannot detect it. Or perhaps… your current strength is too low, and you cannot realize it now. You must remember: this heavenly spring has been around since the Ancient Age; its rhythm is extremely magical and fascinating. If you can realize it, you have to continue to derive it. Only when you have completely mastered this heavenly rhythm can you have a chance of becoming a King-Ranked formidable martial artist!”
