Absolute In/Existence

Myriad Extremities Breathing Technique

The base moves behind the technique is based on the Basic Martial Technique, creating an 'extremely' solid foundation for martial arts. It strengthens and guides his body to being strong in every way and to leave no weak point.

The technique is split into two parts, movements and the breathing technique.

The breathing technique smoothens the flow of blood in the body and aid's the body in growing stronger. Each breath is deep and heavy.

Then, there's the name of the technique.

Much like it says, it's a technique that strengthens the body to the extreme.

Standing up, Heaven was feeling some excitement.

Needing to try it out, Heaven first performed the moves alone before the breathing technique. The moves were easy to do as they were simply a modification of the Basic Martial Technique. They were easy to perform and there wasn't any difficulty in doing so.

Afterwards, he practiced the breathing technique for a few minutes before finally relaxing his body and combining them both through his movements.

The instant he combined them, he felt a pressure fall on his every movement and breathing, making him move extremely slow. It was like he was in the deep sea and trying to move under all that pressure. It forced him to pour every bit of strength he has into his every move.

Heaven began moving slowly, his breathing and movements slightly out of sync. The wind around him hummed as he breathed in and out.

He felt like he was controlling Heaven and Earth with his movements. Every breath he took in would expand his lungs largely past his limits, and his blood flowed like a flood within his body.

The Myriad Extremities Breathing Technique consists of 108 moves that have their own breathing pattern. Heaven needed to move and breathe at a certain rhythm that keeps the synergy between both sides perfect.

After arriving at the last move, Heaven took in a deep breath.

Finally, he exhaled a turbid breath.

He felt odd and serene. His mind blanked out as he felt himself become one with the universe, quietly floating in space. He felt his blood boil and evaporate, invigorating every bit of his remaining blood. His healing ability turned on and his blood began to replenish itself rapidly and continue to evaporate and invigorate.

His blood and healing ability both worked in unity, in a cycle of birth and destruction.

His vitality burned brightly and grew.

An unusual sense of weightlessness struck him.

Yet as his body worked to use that essence, he grew hungrier by the minute.

All he had to do was throw a Fasting Pellet into his mouth and his hunger would be alleviated. For at least a good whole hour..

"This is… a good technique," muttered Heaven, greatly appreciating his new technique.

He took the first step on his way to becoming a cultivator.

Returning to the backyard, Heaven looked at Cai Ling, her practice going smoothly. Walking next to her, he began practicing the moves of the Myriad Extremities Breathing Technique that were refined and simpler.

His movements all held an imperceptible fluidity.

Focused, Heaven trained alongside Cai Ling, occasionally throwing Fasting Pellets into his mouth to alleviate his hunger that slowly subsided.

A couple of days passed like this, peacefully. Training and honing their skills from morning until the night.

Creating fasting pellets, Heaven realized the importance of his little medicinal garden and instantly expanded it. Pouring more time into it and tending to them more carefully.

Halfway through a day of training, Heaven left the diligent Cai Ling whilst he went to paint to polish and improve his painting mastery.

Hanging a blank canvas before him, Heaven pulled out some black ink and a paintbrush. He held the brush and faced the canvas before closing his eyes and clearing his mind and his heart.

He began to ponder.

What should he paint?

He's drawn a lot of things in these two months he has been here.

Rolling his eyes, Heaven arrived at an answer.

Why not a lake?

Grabbing his paint brush, he pressed it against the paper and smudged it around before lifting the brush. Lifting his hand, his brush began to move. With a small smile on his face, Heaven let the brush glide across the canvas.

…

Ha~

Letting out a relaxed breath, Cai Ling moved her body and stretched. Her body was fatigued from the training of the Basic Fan Technique. Not because of how fast she moved, or the amount of strength she used, but the concentration and control she had to exert.

She moved slowly and made sure her moves didn't deviate in the slightest.

With one little stretch, Cai Ling instantly thought of Heaven.

She blushed as her mind instantly wandered to his hands and the gentle but firm hold he has over her body. His massaging skills had improved so much that she feels like she is floating on clouds whenever he touches her. After the massage, she feels so relaxed and loose that she performs better in her training.

A light smile touched her pale face and plump red lips. Without a second thought, Cai Ling went to look for Heaven.

She looked around the backyard before realizing what time it was.

Painting, she recalled.

Cai Ling had unconsciously become aware of where Heaven was throughout the day. Showing not just his dedication to adhering to a disciplined schedule, but how she cared for him.

Waving her fan and pocketing it, she moved.

Heaven's usual painting practice area is in the relaxation room of her abode. The place that contains a majority of the items her master had given him.

Entering her abode and making her way to the relaxation room, Cai Ling felt like she was already feeling calm and refreshed as she approached the room. Her eyes brightened, instantly wanting to experience Heaven's massage with more relish.

Placing her hand on the door, she slid it open and felt a cool wind brush against her skin. Her eyes widened, seeing Heaven completely focused on the drawing. His golden eyes were seemingly glowing and his entire person seemed to blend in with the area around him.

Quietly approaching him, Cai Ling looked at what Heaven was drawing and was stunned. On the paper, a life-like lake surrounded by many animals and trees was presented right before her eyes. She felt like she was instantly drawn into the painting, harmonious drinking water with all the wild animals..

It looked so real that even her senses were slightly fooled for a second.

The painting didn't have the best quality, but the air around it was strange and the feeling it gave off is calm and serene. As if it had its own aura.

Breathing lightly, Cai Ling took a step back and sat on the bed, calmly watching Heaven paint. She looked at him, finding a sense of beauty in the way he moved and painted.

Finally, after a short 20 minutes of patience, Heaven's brush finally left the painting.

He let out a long breath and frowned as he looked at the painting. Once again feeling that distinct feeling of something missing in his drawing.

This time however, he didn't need to bother trying to ponder over it. The overflowing power of his comprehension finally bloomed like a flower and his golden eyes swirled. Instantly, the star of Painting glowed and he knew what was missing.

A soft smile emerged and he chuckled.

"Heaven."

Suddenly, breaking him away from the momentary realization, he heard Cai Ling's voice that was tinged with a bit of expectation. He turned his head and looked at the beauty lying on the bed naked.

Her body was facing down and her ass was pointing to the ceiling.

Smiling, Heaven put away his painting tools before approaching Cai Ling and cuddling with her as he massaged her.

***

Time passed and the attack of the demonic beasts was right around the corner.

Outside of the Yin Desires' Sect Leaders abode, the older woman Elder Wu was pacing around. An anxious look on her face.

Time was running short and they had no way to defend themselves. Despite being a fairly strong sect, in the world of Paradise, their strength as a sect was only 'mid-tier'.

And in terms of versatility, they had nothing aside from alchemy, poison, and bewitching. From poorest to richest, their knowledge on alchemy was pretty low. Almost as bad as a low-tier sect. Followed by poison, which wasn't accepted in the sect until 40 years ago when one of the elders was poisoned and needed to be saved.

Finally, bewitching. As an all women sect, they were often approached by many men and sects with ill intentions. At some point, in order to fight back, most women of the sect turned their charm from a weakness into a strength. Learning how to use their beauty as a weapon against others.

Now, their strongest bewitching profession could do nothing against the demonic beasts.

They could only rely on their other skills.

Woosh!

Suddenly, the flow of air changed and Elder Wu's expression changed. An ecstatic look appeared on her face and she instantly turned to look at the abode of the sect master.

Creak~

The door swung open with a creak and out stepped a smoky figure. She looked charming and each step from her bare feet was light and gentle, barely stepping on the ground.

"Sect Master! Congratulations for the breakthrough!"

Elder Wu bowed in respect and congratulated Jae-Hwa with an excited look on her face.

"Mm. Those demonic beasts won't be a match for us anymore. Have the sect's disciples trained hard?" Jae-Hwa asked, turning her enchanting gaze to Elder Wu.

Feeling her cheeks flush under the enchanting gaze of the sect leader, Elder Wu controlled herself. She took a deep breath and nodded.

"I'm confident to say that the sect's disciples could defend against the demonic beasts by themselves," replied Elder Wu confidently.

Jae-Hwa smiled, instantly stunning Elder Wu.

"Good. Let us prepare."

…

"We need to meet the demonic beasts before they come any closer to us!"

"I agree! Even if we're a demonic sect, we can't have our 'home' be filled with corpses and bloody rivers!"

"Theit murderous aura will scare away any potential disciples!"

Instantly, many waves of complaints and well-intentioned worries erupted from the few elders of Yin Desires.

Hearing their words, Jae-Hwa nodded.

However, her thoughts were placed elsewhere. She thought about the sect's reputation and gave out the order.

"We're heading out to battle. Gather your disciples and leave trusted disciples behind to guard the sect."

"Yes!"

"The Sect Master is wise!"

The elders bowed in gratitude and praised Jae-Hwa before following her orders. Despite both sides having different thoughts, their purpose was the same.

To maintain the sects reputation, or the surroundings clean, they needed to go out and strike first! Keeping the demonic beasts far away from their territory.

'Even if we're far away from other sects, I am fully aware of every spy they had sent to infiltrate the sect,' thought Jae-Hwa as her gaze unconsciously fell on Elder Wu.

"Go and tell Xiao Ling that she will stay behind," Jae-Hea ordered before turning into a black cloud of smoke and floating into the distance. (A/N: For those who are unaware, the 'Xiao' I am using here is the form of endearment or youthfulness. Xiao=Little — Ling refers to Cai Ling, not a different character.)

Bowing, Elder Wu turned and left.

…

"Cai Ling, the Sect Master has ordered for you to stay behind."

Appearing at Cai Ling's abode, Elder Wu immediately got to the point when she found the young disciple training in her backyard.

Clenching her metal fan, Cai Ling lowered her head. A chilly expression over her face.

"Hm?" Looking around, Elder Wu noticed Heaven singing whilst he tended to his herbal garden.

She nodded, hearing the pleasing tone and wondering if she should return to visit and listen to him sing more. But she shook her head, time was running short and they needed to head out soon.

No matter how pleasing and relaxing Heaven's singing was, she couldn't get distracted right now.

Turning, she left.

The backyard returned to a peaceful quiet, the only sound was Heaven's singing. Truthfully, after a couple of months of practice, Heaven's singing had turned out amazing. Yet in a world of cultivation, he was barely stepping into the beginning parts of music.

A couple of minutes passed like that and Heaven stopped singing. He continued to tend to his garden, tending to every plant and sapling with great care. Providing ample nutrients and tending to the ground properly.

He was also experimenting a little with the plants and saplings, crossbreeding, grafting, and testing various things out.

"Ling'er."

Heaven called out affectionately.

Quiet, like always, Cai Ling simply approached Heaven, her head still lowered.

It seemed like she really wanted to go out and prove to her master her new strength. Show what she had learnt and practiced these days. To be out there and give a helping hand.

"Follow your heart." Heaven said after hearing Cai Ling approach him. His hands moved, gently moving the soil and making sure the herbs and saplings received the care they need. "In one's life, one needs to take their own steps forward and break through any obstacles.

Don't let yourself be shackled and demonstrate that you have the will and strength to grow and survive."

Cai Ling's eyes widened and her gaze fell on Heaven. She looked at him for a long time before a wide smile bloomed on her beautiful and pale face. Her already bewitching charm was suddenly multiplied and it was impossible to describe her exact beauty.

"Thank you."

A sweet and loving atmosphere bloomed in the air between her and Heaven after Cai Ling said that. Her heart burst with warmth and her smile remained on her face, making her look enchanting.

She left her abode in a hurry and placed her veil on her face. It hid her charming face and her rosy cheeks.

Turning to look at her departing back, Heaven smiled.

"Now, your own fate is in your hands," he muttered, his golden eyes looking at her departing back.