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"Evil intent?"
The shadow of the Human Ancestor sneered sarcastically, "Heh, indeed, for the Human Clan that should have been annihilated, you refused even to be human, and in the end, you met this fate, utterly laughable..."
"What do you mean?" Lin Yue looked at him.
"Nothing, heh... nothing..."
The shadow of the Human Ancestor chuckled lowly and suddenly transformed into a cold wind, rushing towards Lin Yue like a moth to a flame.
That chilling coldness struck once more, and Lin Yue immediately mobilized the mystic power of the Xiahong Bloodline to annihilate it. There was a piercing and pervasive laughter, which faded away along with the coldness.
Lin Yue exhaled slightly, had the soul dispersed?
If he hadn’t broken through the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier and been able to utilize the mystic power of the Xiahong Bloodline, he would have been possessed upon opening the black jade coffin.
At that moment—
"Young man."
A voice, carrying a hint of amusement, came from within the black jade coffin.
A wisp of green smoke floated out of the coffin, transforming into the appearance of the Human Ancestor once more.
"Again?" Lin Yue looked at the shadow of the Human Ancestor.
This shadow, unlike the remnant soul from before, had an aura that was distinctly unique, possessing a certain inexplicable affability.
"Again?" The shadow laughed, shaking his head, "Don’t mistake me for that evil intent. At least, I have no interest in your body and won’t deceive you into the coffin."
"You expect me to believe you are the true Human Ancestor?" Lin Yue said, "Maybe you’re just putting on a show to lull me into complacency?"
"Indeed, such vigilance is necessary."
The shadow of the Human Ancestor smiled, casually remarking, "Though, aside from deceiving you into the coffin, the evil intent wasn’t entirely incorrect."
"Why trick me into the coffin?" Lin Yue asked.
"The evil intent wanted to possess your body, but upon sensing the Xiahong Bloodline in you, it dared not act recklessly."
The shadow of the Human Ancestor explained, "Within this black jade coffin lies a world of illusions; once you enter, your consciousness will be absorbed into the Illusion World and become incapable of escape. The evil intent would then slowly occupy your body."
Lin Yue pondered.
He then asked, "And what about you? Don’t you want to stop your own evil intent?"
"Stop it?" The Human Ancestor laughed lightly, saying, "The evil intent is a part of my own heart, it is me. How can one stop one’s thoughts? Can you stop yourself from thinking?"
Shaking his head, he continued, "Outside of the black jade coffin, I could have severed and eradicated the evil intent through various methods, but within this self-contained heart world of the black jade coffin, even if I separated the evil intent, there’s little I can do besides maintaining my own heart."
Lin Yue remained silent.
In any case, it would be safest not to truly believe it.
"It makes no difference whether you believe me or not."
The shadow of the Human Ancestor seemed to discern his thoughts, casually remarking, "But, didn’t you want me to teach you martial arts?"
Lin Yue scrutinized him, speaking, "What’s your reason for deceiving me into the coffin this time?"
"Haha, just come inside."
The Human Ancestor laughed heartily, waving a hand, and Lin Yue felt his mind being drawn out uncontrollably, his consciousness drifting into the black jade coffin.
Lin Yue felt the world transform, his awareness rapidly descending into a mystical world.
After a while, his consciousness slowly gained clarity, as if it had returned to his physical body.
Lin Yue opened his eyes, finding himself in a dark valley at night, with no star in the sky, as dark as ink and deeply profound.
The only light source was the campfire at his side.
Beside the campfire sat a burly man clad in animal pelts, roasting the leg of some unknown creature. The sizzling meat emitted a mouthwatering aroma.
It was the Human Ancestor.
This time, however, the Human Ancestor had both hands and feet, no longer in the form of a remnant soul.
"You..."
Lin Yue couldn’t help but ask, "You can forcefully pull me into this Illusion World?"
"You can also leave at any time," the Human Ancestor replied with a smile, "You still think I want to possess you?"
Lin Yue felt that he could indeed leave this Illusion World at will, as if waking up from a half-dream state.
He was silent for a moment, then suddenly knelt down, respectfully saying, "Human Ancestor, please do not take offense at my petty heart."
After all, he had already knelt in the Ancestor Hall today, and since the Human Ancestor was the progenitor of the Human Clan, even the Divine Emperor had to kneel, so it was no big deal.
"..."
The Human Ancestor was also surprised, then laughed, "Able to bend and stretch, you’re quite something, kid."
Turning the leg of meat roasting over the campfire, he asked casually, "Do you still want to learn martial arts?"
"Of course I do."
Lin Yue stood up, saying, "Earlier, the evil intent of the Human Ancestor mentioned teaching me four single-attribute Killing Skills most suitable for me, is that true?"
"That’s true." The Human Ancestor nodded, handing the roasted meat to Lin Yue, "Here, eat it."
Lin Yue was astonished, looking at the sizzling, oily roast meat, wondering what kind of animal’s leg it might be. It was much thicker than his own thigh.
"Isn’t this an illusion?" he couldn’t help but ask.
"So what if it’s an illusion?"
The Human Ancestor glanced at him, smiling, "Your perception is what is real. Eating this roast meat in the illusion will satisfy you, make it taste delicious, and even grant you its strength within the illusion. Isn’t that meaningful?"
Lin Yue raised an eyebrow, "I didn’t expect the Human Ancestor to be a subjective idealist."
"What?" the Human Ancestor asked, puzzled.
"Nothing."
Lin Yue shook his head, accepting the roasted meat from the Human Ancestor and began eating.
The warm, fragrant roast meat satisfied him as it filled his belly.
At the same time, waves of warmth surged into his mind, transforming into complex fragments of information, manifesting in his heart.
This was four sets of Killing Skills, along with a wondrous Martial Arts Secret Skill.
The Earth Phase Ultimate Killing Skill, "Earth Bearer of Heavenly Calamity," was a method of Body Refinement in martial arts.
The Wind Phase Ultimate Killing Skill, "Moon Embrace," was a purely agile movement technique.
The Water Phase Ultimate Killing Skill, "Water of the Weak," involved supremely soft and harmonious techniques.
The Fire Phase Ultimate Killing Skill, "Burning," was purely aggressive.
Each was a single-attribute Ultimate Killing Skill, with techniques refined to the utmost perfection.
As for the Martial Arts Secret Skill, it was a special technique to enhance control over oneself.
"This..."
Lin Yue looked at the roast meat in his hand in shock, then at the Human Ancestor, unable to stop himself from asking, "Human Ancestor, is this..."
The Human Ancestor casually replied, "This is a kind of Eternal Night Strange Beast I once killed, a Zhiya Bird. This mutant beast contains various hereditary memories, and the way to obtain those memories is to eat it. So I replaced those memories with the teachings for you and let you eat it, just to spare me the trouble of teaching you, which is quite a hassle."
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Lin Yue was stunned.
"Don’t be surprised," the Human Ancestor said cheerfully, "I am the master of crafting this Illusion World; as long as it is feasibly possible, I can accomplish it."
"Then why not directly impart the martial arts knowledge into me?" Lin Yue couldn’t help but ask, "Isn’t it to temper me?"
"You overthink it, it’s just that I can’t do that."
The Human Ancestor glanced at him, saying, "You’ve reached the pinnacle of martial arts basics; higher realm knowledge is too abstruse and profound, beyond what the Zhiya Bird can inherit."
Lin Yue understood and sat down to continue his meal.
"You are cultivating all Four Phases, it seems you have quite a bit of ambition."
The Human Ancestor sat beside the campfire, saying, "These four sets of Ultimate Killing Skills can all be cultivated to the level of the Martial Arts True Self. Don’t neglect your Wind and Fire Killing Skill; having multiple Killing Skills will help you handle different situations and compensate for weaknesses."
"Yes." Lin Yue nodded.
"Additionally."
The Human Ancestor continued, "The Martial Arts Secret Skill must be thoroughly learned too. If you wish to create your own Ultimate Killing Skill and go further, mastering self-control is essential."
Lin Yue nodded silently.
"You mentioned that in this era, there are still Three Religions and Demon Path cultivation systems?" the Human Ancestor glanced at him, "Martial Arts focuses more on skillfulness. You can learn from other systems to enhance your foundation."
He then pointed outside the darkness of the valley, saying, "I’ve taught you all there is; you can go now."
Lin Yue was slightly startled, asking, "Leave the Illusion Realm now?"
"I’m asking you to leave the valley."
The Human Ancestor shook his head, saying, "This valley, in my memory, is the Myriad Beasts Valley of Eternal Night. Beyond the valley are Eternal Night Strange Beasts; the farther you go from the valley, the stronger the beasts you will encounter. If you want to hone your martial arts, this is the best place."
"Alright, understood."
Lin Yue took a deep breath and stood up.
"In addition, a word of advice." The Human Ancestor suddenly smiled, "The time within my Illusion Realm is approximately twelve times that of reality."
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