51: Entry: Swift as the wind, Status: Harmony between man and nature

Cultivating Grass Tread Flight didn't waste much of Yang Dian's time.

He strolled around the Public Security Bureau twice, using the excuse of 'looking for blind spots in surveillance and searching for any traces Tian Zhen might have left'.

Yang Dian then felt his steps lighten, his breathing smooth out, and his every lift of the foot felt divinely aided.

His body slightly crouched, and his ankles exerted a little force.

The tendons connecting his glutes and legs instantly tensed, and in a flash, they propelled Yang Dian from one end of the corridor to the other.

Looking back at the nearly 10-meter-long corridor, Yang Dian slowly exhaled.

'Just one step covers a distance of 10 meters?'

As he pondered, a blue shadow flickered in Yang Dian's eyes, and his system panel reappeared before him.

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Grass Tread Flight (Swift as Wind, 0.00%)

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'The first trait of Grass Tread Flight is called Swift as Wind?'

'It really does feel like a gust of wind when I move.'

'But why does this term feel a bit familiar?'

After thinking for a while, a series of images suddenly flashed in Yang Dian's mind.

'Captain Teemo is on a suicide mission...'

"Hiss~~~ This is tough..."

Closing the panel, Yang Dian greeted Lin Mo and then walked out.

Since the trait had been cultivated, it was time to go out on patrol.

However, this time, Yang Dian didn't plan to ride his electric scooter; he simply intended to walk around in plain clothes and chat with locals if the opportunity arose.

The Sky Net surveillance still had its limitations.

Even with the assistance of a smart AI, some things that couldn't be found still couldn't be found.

For example, the vanished Tian Zhen family.

Blending in with the masses, becoming one with them, and mobilizing the power of the people might lead to more information about unusual incidents... It was just a pity that Changle rarely had major events.

After wandering around for a day, Yang Dian didn't even encounter a petty theft, let alone any unusual incidents.

"If it could always be like this, with peace and prosperity, it wouldn't be bad."

Muttering to himself, Yang Dian knew this was impossible.

With the Qi Revival, the world had undergone great changes.

Foreign powers' desire to harm Huaxia was relentless, and they had already started making small moves.

How could the higher-ups only take hits and not retaliate?

Even if various regimes could maintain superficial harmony, what about those Mutant creatures whose intelligence had increased countless times after mutation?

Could they live in peace with humans?

"Beneath the veneer of peace, a storm is brewing~"

With one last sigh, Yang Dian picked up his pace and jogged towards the seaside.

It wasn't to Cultivate Grass Tread Flight; it was simply a warm-up jog... The summer sun sets late.

By the time Yang Dian ran all the way to the seaside, the sun hadn't even set yet.

He found an empty sea wall, looked up at the fiery red sunset in the sky, and after warming up, Yang Dian slightly bent down.

The next moment, he shot out like a large black rat, transforming into an afterimage.

After sprinting at full speed for three kilometers, Yang Dian slowly began to decelerate, analyzing the pros and cons of Grass Tread Flight's first trait.

"The special exertion technique and breathing rhythm during running feel like they've become instinct, allowing the legs to unleash immense power in an instant."

"It's just that the flexibility is a bit poor, only suitable for linear sprints."

"It's inconvenient for maneuvering in confined spaces."

"It's excellent for escaping."

"But if it's for combat, I'll need to Cultivate a footwork like Bagua Step or Spirit Snake Step."

Although he realized his shortcomings, Yang Dian wasn't in a hurry to exchange Cultivation Techniques at the bureau.

The bureau already tacitly allowed private exchanges of Martial Arts Secret Manuals; exchanging merit points for Cultivation Techniques now would just make him a sucker.

"Tomorrow morning, I'll ask if there's any place to exchange Martial Arts knowledge."

Thinking of this, Yang Dian, who was strolling on the sea wall, paused again.

'So, the higher-ups tacitly allowing private Cultivation Technique exchanges, do they also have the same idea?'

'To encourage Awakened and ancient Martial Artists to communicate more, instead of working in isolation and practicing blindly?'

Various thoughts flashed through Yang Dian's mind, only to be cast aside.

It didn't matter what the higher-ups thought.

What was the point of him, a commoner, thinking so much?

Rapidly improving himself with available resources was the real priority!

Clearing his mind, Yang Dian left the sea wall and walked onto the beach, facing the sea and beginning his Single Breath Three Steps Cultivation Technique.

He took a deep breath, swung his arms, and took three steps.

Within these three steps, he visualized the ubiquitous Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth, allowing it to converge from all directions and integrate into his body.

Holding his breath, he took another three steps.

During these three steps, he visualized the Spiritual Qi flowing into his body, nourishing his flesh and blood, and strengthening his Physique.

After three steps, he took another three steps, slowly expelling the waste Qi from his body, pushing it far away... This continuous cycle was the Single Breath Three Steps Cultivation Technique.

Walking slowly on the beach.

He wasn't sure if it was because the stardust energy falling from Dudu had sublimated his Physique.

Or if it was because the benefits he vaguely felt he would receive when he previously used energy to eliminate physical fatigue had now arrived.

In any case, this time, Yang Dian felt the Cultivation was exceptionally smooth.

He even wondered if it was an illusion.

He always felt scattered points of light converging towards him, merging into his flesh and blood, and ultimately being digested and absorbed by it.

Seagulls cried out over the sea, waves crashed against the beach, and occasionally, children's laughter echoed from the sea wall as adults chased them... Countless sounds entered his ears, and the rhythm of the world seemed to unfold before Yang Dian.

He stopped, standing on the breaking waves.

Facing the rising half-moon.

With the setting sun on his back.

Feeling the world around him seemingly begin to slowly rotate with him as the center.

At this moment.

Yang Dian had never felt the world was so wonderful.

"This, is this Unity of Man and Nature..."

...A long dream, how many springs, floating life, unaware of ancient and modern people.

By the time the moon was high in the sky and the seawater reached his ankles, Yang Dian gradually returned from that state of Unity of Man and Nature.

He looked up at the bright moon hanging high in the sky, a little dazed.

He kicked at the small fish pecking at his skin by his feet.

Feeling the increasingly powerful, mysterious force within his body.

A hint of awe involuntarily appeared in Yang Dian's eyes.

"It seems I've gained quite a lot."

As he thought, a light flickered in Yang Dian's eyes.

His gains were presented to him in a more intuitive way.

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Cultivation Techniques:

Dragon Claw Hand (Bronze Skin and Iron Bones, 29.52%)

Heaven and Man Unity Skill (Not initiated, can be initiated by consuming 96 energy points)

Iron Shirt (25.77%)

Grass Tread Flight (Swift as Wind, 17.3%)

Hun Yuan Strength (Not initiated, can be initiated by consuming 7 energy points)

Energy: 296.22

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Looking at the data displayed on the panel, Yang Dian couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

'Let's not talk about the others.'

'Heaven and Man Unity Skill suddenly reduced by 335 energy points?'

Looking at his remaining energy and the energy needed to learn Heaven and Man Unity Skill, Yang Dian subconsciously curled his fingers.

'Should I master it completely now?'

After a brief internal struggle, Yang Dian still suppressed the impulse in his heart.

Of course, he could master Heaven and Man Unity Skill now.

But where would he find the energy needed to Cultivate the first trait of Heaven and Man Unity Skill later?

"I'll practice a bit more, trying to maximize the effect of energy usage."

Thinking this, Yang Dian tried to recall the Epiphany of merging with heaven and earth he had just experienced, and once again, he walked leisurely on the beach, treading the waves.

But alas, in life, nine out of ten things don't go as planned...