Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue nodded emphatically.

The mysterious elder slowly turned around, his steps light as he walked out of the cave.

Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue stood quietly in place, their eyes fixed on the elder's silhouette. That silhouette became gradually blurred in the dim cave light, yet like a massive magnet, it attracted their gaze. Their hearts were filled with awe, and at the same time, a sense of reluctance spread in their hearts; they wished the elder could stay a bit longer and teach them more cultivation secrets.

"Let's begin cultivating." Shen Jingqi was the first to break the silence.

He clenched his fist tight, as if to encourage himself.

They found a relatively quiet spot and sat down cross-legged. The surroundings were filled with a damp aura, and occasionally the sound of the wind and unknown insects could be heard from outside the cave. Shen Jingqi closed his eyes, making great efforts to recall the Cultivation Method taught by the mysterious elder. Images of the elder's every action, every word lingered in his mind, as if he wanted to etch them deeply into his soul.

Lin Yue imitated Shen Jingqi, slowly closing her eyes. She could feel her heartbeat gradually accelerating, her breathing becoming somewhat rushed. She kept telling herself to relax, to focus on sensing the fluctuations of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi around her. However, her mind couldn't help but be filled with all sorts of distracting thoughts, making it difficult for her to concentrate.

"Don't rush, take it slow." Shen Jingqi seemed to have noticed Lin Yue's tension, speaking gently. His voice was like a spring breeze, gently brushing Lin Yue's heart, calming her mood a little. Lin Yue gratefully glanced at Shen Jingqi, nodded, and once again tried to immerse herself in a state of cultivation.

They began attempting to establish a connection with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, following the method taught by the elder. They made efforts to sense the elusive spiritual fluctuations in the surrounding air, trying to draw them into their bodies. However, things weren't as easy as they imagined. The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed like a bunch of mischievous children, deliberately teasing them. Sometimes the Spiritual Qi was so intense it was almost unbearable, as if their bodies were about to burst; at other times it was so faint as to be almost imperceptible, leaving them feeling utterly lost and helpless.

Shen Jingqi furrowed his brow tightly, tiny beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He continuously adjusted his breathing and mindset, trying to find the best way to communicate with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. His mind constantly pondered the words the elder had said, recalling every detail, hoping to find a solution therein.

Lin Yue's situation was also unfavorable. Her body trembled slightly, a pained expression on her face. She felt like her body was a clogged container, no matter how hard she tried, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi wouldn't enter smoothly. Her heart was full of anxiety and frustration, even questioning whether she truly had the ability to cultivate this mysterious power.

"Why is it so difficult?" Lin Yue couldn't help but whisper plaintively. Her voice carried a trace of sobbing, her eyes filled with loss. Shen Jingqi opened his eyes, comforting her, "Don't lose heart, we can definitely do it. It's just the beginning, encountering difficulties is very normal."

Lin Yue raised her head, looking at Shen Jingqi's determined eyes, a warmth surged in her heart. She gritted her teeth, closed her eyes again, and tried to pull herself together.

Time passed by the second, their bodies trembling slightly from exertion, their clothes soaked with sweat. Their faces showed exhaustion.

They kept trying, time and again to communicate with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, only to be rejected time and again.

Suddenly, a warm energy welled up inside of them. That energy was like the warm sun in winter, instantly dispelling the cold and fatigue in their hearts. Shen Jingqi could feel that this energy seemed like the Power of Chaos responding to their efforts, offering a bit of encouragement and support.

Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue were overjoyed, surprised expressions on their faces. A flame of hope rekindled in their eyes, as if seeing a ray of dawn in the darkness. They knew this was the chance to merge with the Power of Chaos, and they mustn't miss this opportunity.

"Grab it!" Shen Jingqi shouted loudly. His voice filled with excitement and elation.

They worked even harder to sense the fluctuations of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi around, trying to completely merge with the Power of Chaos. Their bodies seemed to become a huge vortex, furiously absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Qi. They could feel a powerful force surging within them, ready to erupt at any moment.

However, just when they thought everything would proceed smoothly, an unexpected turn occurred. That warm energy suddenly became unstable, sometimes intense, sometimes weak. Their bodies seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, in extreme pain.

"What's going on?" Shen Jingqi was startled, his eyes filled with confusion and worry. He struggled to stabilize his body, trying to control that force. Lin Yue felt a wave of fear as well, her body trembling uncontrollably.

As Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue were tormented by that unstable force, the mysterious elder's voice burst into their minds: "Do not panic! This is the Power of Chaos first mingling with you, still retaining signs of repulsion. Hold your hearts firm and guide it with your will!"

Shen Jingqi gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, responding with difficulty: "Elder, this… this power is too violent, we're… we're about to reach our limit!" His voice was full of pain and struggle. Lin Yue also cried aloud, "Elder, what should we do? It feels like our bodies are about to be torn apart!"

The elder's voice was calm and firm, "Focus your mind; dispel distractions, merge your consciousness with that force, do not resist, accept it, guide it!"

Shen Jingqi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, closed his eyes, focused his mind, attempting to communicate with that force. But the force was like a wild horse, running amok, each impact felt like it was displacing his insides. Lin Yue's nails dug into her flesh as she desperately tried the same, but the force was unruly, growing increasingly rampant instead.

"Ah!" Shen Jingqi couldn't help but scream, his body shaking violently, large beads of sweat rolling down. Lin Yue's eyes were full of fear and heartache, crying, "Perhaps we should give up, if this continues, we'll die!"

Shen Jingqi suddenly opened his eyes, a look of determination, "No! We can't give up! This is our chance to get stronger, we can't quit halfway!" He closed his eyes again, focusing all his energy, trying to use his will to tame that force.

However, the force seemed to sense their resistance, becoming even more fierce. Fierce winds blew within the cave, dust and stones flew, the air around seemed ignited, making a sizzling sound. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue's bodies were tossed around by the force, their clothes torn, and blood marks appeared on their skin.

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