Song Cheng was blind.

His eyes were Ghost Eyes, given to him by Yune.

But what exactly were Ghost Eyes?

Previously, Song Cheng did not understand, but now he roughly grasped their nature.

Ghost Eyes were two "Supernatural Passages" connected to the source of Yune's power, hence they would repeatedly "collapse" after Yune encountered problems, and now were inexplicably gaining "the scrutiny of the Human Skin Ghost."

That Human Skin Ghost was certainly the initiator of the Ghost Tide targeting Shanghe County, and being able to circumvent Yune, it must have already surrounded her.

Now, with the Human Skin Ghost's reduction in its assault on Shanghe County, it was very likely that it was devouring Yune, merging with Yune...

In the process of devouring and merging, the Human Skin Ghost naturally noticed this "passage."

But it only spied, without launching an invasion.

The reason...

Song Cheng had two guesses:

First, Yune was very likely protecting him; if there was anyone she still clung to, it was likely him;

Second, the place he was in was the county town, where there were many people and strong Yang Qi. His eyes were like the city gates, but the Human Skin Ghost could not send its Ghost Servants to breach the city, so it could not invade. However, its loitering brought the influence of Yin Qi, which was then "recorded" by his interface.

Thus, this pair of Ghost Eyes seemed to have become a "burden."

But Song Cheng did not feel this way.

On the contrary, he saw another path.

The true purpose of Yune giving him the "Ghost Eyes" was not to help him see, but to provide him an additional path to connect with Yin Qi. At this moment, the Visualization Method underwent a mutation, revealing the subsequent path, which was proof.

Song Cheng stood at the street corner, and after a long while, the cold feeling in his eyes gradually faded.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, quite a crowd had gathered around him, all curiously watching him, seeming to be murmuring something.

His keen senses allowed Song Cheng to easily overhear these whispers and easily grasp the psychology of these citizens.

It was nothing more than "poor young man," "fallen genius," "unfortunate hero," "the young lady may regret the marriage," and other such nonsense...

Song Cheng glanced at his data: "90~141."

His strength was unaffected, solely because he possessed the "Heart's Eye."

'Heart's Eye,' together with perception, had already enabled him to forego sight in many situations.

'Since that's the case, I need to nip this troublesome bud in the bud,' he thought.

Song Cheng silently mused.

What trouble?

Of course, the trouble that followed after becoming "blind."

If everyone thought his blindness weakened him, then... unpredictable troubles would come his way.

If he ignored them, it was very likely that "many people would mock him, provoke him, and he would be forced to retaliate," could happen, leading to a totally botched situation.

The most direct method was to make others understand... he was still a Peak of Force Realm existence, still unmatched in this small county town.

...

A while later, Song Cheng returned to the Ruyi Commerce Chamber.

Many people in the chamber saw the black cloth over his eyes and naturally asked out of curiosity.

"Mr. Song, your eyes?"

"Brother Song, what... what has happened to you?"

In response to these inquiries, Song Cheng said little, merely smiling honestly, "I went blind, and returned," before directly calling over the Wang brothers and Gao Lin.

These were three of the four Force Realm Experts from the Ruyi Commerce Chamber in Shanghe County; the remaining one was Ying.

Song Cheng greeted the three with a bow and said, "In the past couple of days, I have slightly grasped the Extreme Force, and have somewhat integrated it with the White Snake Force and the Willow Brushing Force. I would like to ask the three of you to help me test it out."

The Wang brothers and Gao Lin saw that he was blind, exchanged glances just as they were about to speak, then suddenly fell silent, turning their attention toward the exit of the corridor.

From that exit, a figure wrapped in a white gold cape strode out, exuding a chilling aura.

"President."

"Miss."

"It is an honor to meet you, President."

The newcomer was indeed An Chenyu.

Her legs seemed completely unharmed, and she walked calmly and gracefully, her neck slightly raised, displaying swan-like elegance and a queen-like aloofness.

She nodded at everyone and asked indifferently, "My husband, what is the matter?"

The air instantly went quiet.

Song Cheng said, "The Extreme Force has reached Minor Accomplishment, and I wish to spar with the chamber's experts."

An Chenyu glanced toward Gao Lin and the Wang brothers and said, "Follow my husband's wishes."

Gao Lin glanced at the black cloth in front of Song Cheng's eyes and was just about to say something along the lines of "Let's stop at mere contact," when An Chenyu suddenly added, "Protector Gao, Boss Wang, Second Wang, if you three do not exert your full strength and display the power befitting Force Realm protectors, you need not stay here."

Her words left the three stunned, and then, those who had initially intended to "go easy" immediately took the matter seriously, their gazes sharpening.

The three formed a triangle and slowly encircled Song Cheng, then said, "We are making a move."

As the words fell, three blades transformed into deadly willows, attacking simultaneously from three different directions, the Relaxing Force of the Willow Brushing sounding like a tight bow thrumming, the sound sizzling through the air.

However, not all bows are the same, and more so, Song Cheng also had Pouncing Force.

Pounce—to move later than others but arrive first.

Absolute—to shatter rock and crumble mountains.

Song Cheng's three forces intertwined, and without needing to use full force, merely waved his hand lightly, and the Fine Blade in his hand swept out in a large crescent arc, the back of the blade slapping against the swiftly oncoming Gao Lin's hand.

With a smack, Gao Lin's blade flew from his hand.

Behind him, the Wang brothers' twin blades descended.

If Song Cheng had unleashed his real power, only needing the Gang Qi to protect his body, those blades couldn't even leave a white mark on his skin, but at that moment... he continued to rush forward, then stepped and turned around, swinging his blade.

Smack, smack!

After two swift sounds, like lightning, the Wang brothers' blades also flew from their hands.

From beginning to end, Song Cheng's speed and accuracy were impeccable; had he not been blindfolded, one would almost think he had never been blind.

Because of this... any previous thoughts among the crowd that "the blind man is useless" or "how can a blind man be worthy of the Miss" instantly vanished.

The Wang brothers and Gao Lin were visibly shocked, their expressions turning respectful as they clasped their fists together and said, "Thank you for your mercy, son-in-law."

The three laughed off their previous notion of "going easy."

At the same time, they wondered in their hearts: Why was it that, though they all used Force Power, there was a world of difference with their son-in-law?

...

...

Three days later, not only were the four city gates restored, but they were also slightly fortified, and the threat of the Ghost Tide seemed to have receded.

People also began to relax slightly.

That evening, a protector from the Ruyi Commerce Chamber went to the southern city to drink. He got wildly drunk, caused a ruckus, and then refused to pay.

The majority of taverns in the southern city were owned by martial arts halls and were the only taverns in the four city districts that still kept their doors wide open. Therefore, those who wanted to drink would gather there.

This protector caused a ruckus and refused to pay, which naturally attracted the people from the martial arts hall.

Unfortunately for him, this martial arts hall happened to be the strongest in the southern city, the Water Bird Martial Arts Hall.

However, this protector had quite some strength. He managed to defeat several disciples from the Water Bird Martial Arts Hall before an instructor stepped in. They captured him and then sent a disciple to request the Ruyi Commerce Chamber to bring one thousand taels of silver to release him.

This caused no small stir, and all four city districts knew about it.

Some advised the martial arts hall to let it go, especially since the Ghost Tide was still besieging the city, and it was best to work together.

Others thought of Blind Song from the Ruyi Commerce Chamber and felt that if Song Cheng hadn't gone blind, the martial arts hall would not have dared to detain someone.

As a result... the next day at noon, Blind Song, alone with a blade, went to the tavern and took the protector out of the martial arts hall without spending a penny. Even the old master of the Water Bird Martial Arts Hall, Zhao, personally saw him off.

He addressed him as a brother and even said that from then on, anyone who mentioned his name at the southern city tavern would not have to pay for their drinks.

That day, Blind Song's reputation soared to new heights...

As he walked the streets again, the many murmurs that once filled the air had completely disappeared, replaced by respectful calls of "Mr. Song."

That night, Madam Tong curiously asked, "What did you do to him? You went to challenge their martial arts hall, and he even saw you off with a smile?"

Song Cheng said, "I merely pointed out the flaws in his cultivation and helped him improve six points of his technique."

The cultivation technique of the Water Bird Martial Arts Hall actually fell between "Willow Brushing Force" and "Extreme Force." For Song Cheng, who had already integrated three types of forces and created his own style, it was easy to spot the problems and hidden dangers and even the subsequent cultivation methods.

With patient guidance, old master Zhao felt like he had received an enlightening, ecstatic blessing.

Such a great favor was comparable to teaching.

Though old master Zhao would not become his disciple, he was truly grateful, which led to the scene during the day.

Fierce Madam curiously asked, "You're clearly blind, so how could you do all this? Defeating three high-ranking experts from the commerce chamber and even going alone to the southern city streets to bring someone back?"

She had seen Song Cheng's prowess only after he had developed the Ghost Eyes, thus she was curious about how her man, now "blind," could still be so fierce.

Song Cheng said, "Though my eyes are blind, as long as my heart beats, my heart is my eye."

...

...

A night passed and dawn broke.

Madam Tong had already dressed and stepped down from the bed, practicing with a blade in the yard with Ying.

The silk quilt lightly covered the young boy's body.

Song Cheng opened his eyes and glanced at the panel.

[Add Points: 82 points].

Enough for 20 deductions.

So, would he deduce the Battle Method of the True Form of Xuanwu, or the Nether Pagoda Visualization Method?

He had an idea of how the battle method would turn out.

But what the Nether Pagoda Visualization Method would become was still a mystery.

This mystery strongly attracted the young boy, as if a doorway, outlining a path to a new world, stood far away.

He wanted to walk over and push that door open.

"80 points, deduce 'Nether Pagoda Visualization Method' until successful."

A thought fell.

The deduction continued.

On the twelfth attempt, it succeeded.

A supernatural sensing surged up from the depths of his heart.

In this fragment of time, Song Cheng repeated the practice of the 'Nether Pagoda Visualization Method'.

A nine-story tower.

Reaching the ninth floor, one's divine soul could leave the body.

The other eight floors, however, showed nothing unusual.

But the pair of cold, deep black pupils that emerged on the eighth floor merely fortified the high tower.

No matter how many times he visualized it, the scene seemed never to change.

At least that was the case before.

But that day, those pupils seemed to be shattered by some powerful outside force filled with chilling coldness.

The pupils shattered, turning into tadpoles.

The tadpoles further broke down, turning into pure black.

The black qi spread like a fog tide, curling and twisting on the eighth floor of the high tower, making this originally ordinary tower take on an indefinable eeriness.

The nine-story building was all ordinary, but now... the eighth floor had turned into an isolated, mottled, deadly black patch, emitting a certain ominous presence, chilling and frightening to the observer.

The young man climbed the stairs, but this time, he did not reach the ninth floor where one could 'leap forth in divine soul,' but stopped at the eighth floor, the dark one.

Fortune favours the heart, and a thought emerged in his mind, exploding like fire hitting oil.

A small thought suddenly expanded into a bizarre resentment and powerful obsession, then emitted a distorted, hoarse roar from his chest and soul:

'I am blind; I cannot see the world, red, orange, yellow, green—they are all beyond me.'

'Then you... feel my pain too.'

...

The panel changed.

New information emerged:

'Nether Pagoda Visualization Method' suddenly jumped out, becoming its own line.

[Nether Pagoda Visualization Method]

Eighth layer trickery technique: Dark Heaven (0/0)

Song Cheng slowly opened his eyes, got up wrapped in black cloth, and walked to the door.

Outside, birds chirped.

The young man looked up at a flock of sparrows that just happened to pass by and silently activated the "Trickery Technique: Dark Heaven" toward the central sparrow.

There were sixteen sparrows in total.

But as the trickery technique was activated, the targeted sparrow suddenly lost its balance, frantically flapping about in the air as if crazed. It was visibly about to crash into the roof tiles.

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