C13 Chiang Yun, Who Was Prostrating Herself on the Ground, Was Speechless.
Ye Ning had spent the entire night in the Scripture Pavilion, oblivious to the events unfolding outside.
Based on the early memories he possessed:
Chiang Yun, having been defeated and inadvertently humiliated by him, had sworn to steel herself for revenge. She was resolute in her determination to best him.
Yet, the reality was starkly different from Ye Ning's knowledge.
In just one night, Chiang Yun had managed to wear down the disciples of the Irontalons to a frazzle.
Even Li Qiantang, touted as Ye Ning's future successor, had sustained injuries.
...
Ye Ning was clueless about how this girl had discovered his whereabouts in the Scripture Pavilion.
Striving to remain amiable, he greeted her with a warm smile, "Junior Sister, what brings you here to see me?"
Internally, Ye Ning believed he could maintain his composure.
But the truth was another story!
According to the plot progression, in the latter part of the novel, Chiang Yun was essentially his bane.
By then, he had fully embraced the Devil Dao and had become infamously notorious.
His Devil Dao self was immensely powerful, seeking to do as he pleased.
Yet, Chiang Yun would thwart him at every turn, leaving him battered and bruised.
It was a tragedy within a tragedy.
Despite knowing such a future was now impossible, Ye Ning couldn't help but feel uneasy.
Thankfully, his self-discipline was exceptional, and he appeared serene, betraying no sign of emotional turbulence.
Chiang Yun spoke up, "Senior Brother, I... I..."
She had intended to express her gratitude for his advice.
Indeed, the hallmark of a candid person is their directness.
But at this pivotal moment, she realized she couldn't speak so freely.
Especially since she had stumbled upon the diary, a closely guarded secret.
She quickly corrected herself, "Senior Brother, I am deeply thankful to Senior Sister Qingwei for her guidance yesterday."
"Had you intervened personally, I fear for what might have happened to me."
With a smile still playing on his lips, Ye Ning thought to himself, "Hahaha, not at all, it was Chen Qingwei who took the initiative."
He reassured her earnestly, "Hehe, Chiang Yun, there's no way your life was at risk."
"Our Irontalons' elders are far too benevolent for that!"
"Yes, indeed."
Chiang Yun's intelligence was clearly in full swing!
In Ye Ning's presence, she managed to behave impeccably, without a single slip.
She ventured, "Senior Brother, I spent last night in deep reflection, trying to pinpoint my shortcomings."
It was a probing move!
If Ye Ning's response matched the diary entry she had seen the night before, it would confirm its authenticity.
At that moment, Chiang Yun couldn't help but admire her own cleverness.
Ye Ning asked, "Junior Sister, do you know what your greatest strength is?"
"Strength!"
She replied confidently to her Senior Brother, "My greatest strength is indeed my physical power."
Chiang Yun's confidence was unshakable.
From a young age, she had been exceptionally strong, earning her the moniker 'Chiang Dali' within the Chiang family.
As a child, she often bested her playmates, which led to a scarcity of friends over time.
Yet Chiang Yun was unfazed by this.
Her progressive mindset was clear: a true powerhouse has no need for feeble companions.
"It's commendable to recognize your own talents," he acknowledged.
"Senior Brother, could you clarify what you mean?"
Was he suggesting she should fully harness her strength?
But that seemed to contradict the advice in the diary.
Unaware of Chiang Yun's internal musings, Ye Ning simply continued, "Knowing your strengths is one thing; utilizing them to their utmost potential is another."
"But, Senior Brother!"
Chiang Yun's voice was tinged with urgency.
Senior Brother, your words now completely contradict what you told me before!
Senior Brother, could you have gotten something wrong?
Ye Ning cut her off, pressing on, "Why would you say that?"
"Because, at the heart of all Dao Arts in the world, there is one concept: Strength!"
"The force of magic, the force of raw power, the force of thunder and fire..."
"You excel at brute force, so you should push that to its limit."
"If you can master it, you can overpower ten with a single move!"
Ye Ning was earnest in this moment, without a hint of deception.
After all, he was facing the fated heroine.
How could he succeed if he were to deceive her?
So, if she sought his guidance, he would provide it!
He intended to teach her so convincingly that she would be completely persuaded.
In the original story, her Eldest Senior Brother had exploited her and feigned affection, hadn't he?
Well, Ye Ning would respond with genuine sincerity!
As Chiang Yun absorbed Ye Ning's words, a deep longing took hold of her.
"One power can defeat ten!"
She murmured, envisioning the scene in her mind:
The heavens ablaze with lightning, thunder rolling, and a fire dragon piercing the sky.
In a flash, she unleashed a punch!
And with that, all was obliterated, reduced to ash!
The mere thought sent a thrill through Chiang Yun.
"One power can defeat ten! One power can defeat ten!"
"I've got it!"
With a jolt, Chiang Yun was ready to dash back to her courtyard!
Indeed, the path of strength was the perfect fit for Chiang Yun.
But after only a couple of steps, she paused, sensing something amiss.
"Huh?"
"This isn't right!"
It was clearly in the Eldest Senior Brother's own diary—utilizing the Dao of Arts.
And indeed, through her own combat experience, she felt that victory through the Dao of Arts was far more formidable.
But now...
She turned back around.
There was Ye Ning, watching her with an amused, knowing smile.
"You're too hasty. I haven't finished explaining!"
Ye Ning continued his instruction, "To defeat ten with one's power is the most direct path to proving one's Dao."
"Yet, in these early stages, you must still harness the techniques to etch them into your heart."
"Etch them deep!"
"Ah? What do you mean by that?"
"At your current level, if you don't understand the techniques, how can you hope to unravel them in the simplest way?"
"So, to defeat ten with one, you must first learn the techniques."
"Of course, you don't have to specialize, but you must grasp them!"
"For instance..."
Ye Ning proceeded to guide her step by step. For Chiang Yun, it was as if a veil had been lifted!
Watching her absorb the lesson with such fervor, Ye Ning nodded in approval.
"Fortunately, I remember this segment."
The truth was, the theory Ye Ning was imparting had already been featured in the novels.
Originally, it wasn't Ye Ning who had spoken these words, but a mysterious elder who had crossed paths with Chiang Yun by chance, empowering her cultivation for vengeance.
But now, Ye Ning had seamlessly made those words his own!