Chapter 140 – The Surprised Qiu Bai

Chai Yi let out a loud shout and charged toward Qiu Bai’s position.

“Master, here I come.”

“Take this!”

Chai Yi raised his fist and struck toward Qiu Bai!

Qiu Bai watched Chai Yi charging at him, a faint smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He extended one hand and effortlessly caught Chai Yi’s fist.

Then, with a twist of his body, he flung Chai Yi straight into the air.

“What is known as ‘receive, neutralize, release’—receiving force, neutralizing force, releasing force.”

“In simple terms, it means first receiving the opponent’s attack, then neutralizing it, and finally counterattacking with force.”

Qiu Bai leaped backward, watching as Chai Yi slowly rose to his feet, and began to explain.

“Receiving force, neutralizing force, releasing force?”

“Why did our master only teach us neutralizing force?”

Chai Yi slowly stood up, looking respectfully at Qiu Bai’s position.

Qiu Bai remained with one hand behind his back and the other extended, his expression calm and composed.

“Master, Chai Yi has learned!”

Chai Yi cupped his hands toward Qiu Bai in respect.

Then, he charged at Qiu Bai once more, throwing another punch!

“Watch closely, Chai Yi.”

“I’ll only teach you once. How much you remember is up to you.”

Qiu Bai caught Chai Yi’s punch.

“This is called receiving force.”

Qiu Bai’s palm followed the momentum of Chai Yi’s strike, his hand retreating slightly.

“This is called neutralizing force.”

Qiu Bai looked at Chai Yi and spoke with a smile.

“And this…”

“Is called releasing force.”

After neutralizing the force of Chai Yi’s punch, Qiu Bai pressed two fingers firmly against Chai Yi’s chest.

Under Chai Yi’s astonished gaze,

Qiu Bai delivered a short punch, sending Chai Yi flying backward!

Chai Yi landed directly outside the martial arts arena.

Of course, Qiu Bai hadn’t used much force. He had also applied external energy, so it wouldn’t cause Chai Yi much pain.

“Chai Yi understands now!”

“Receiving force, neutralizing force, releasing force…”

Chai Yi respectfully cupped his hands toward Qiu Bai on the stage and spoke with reverence.

“Even if I do not become your disciple, Master,”

“I will still carry forward the principles of receiving, neutralizing, and releasing!”

Chai Yi looked at Qiu Bai on the stage and declared loudly.

With that, Chai Yi resolutely walked toward the exit, keeping these principles firmly in mind.

“Wait, Chai Yi.”

“This is for you.”

Qiu Bai watched Chai Yi’s retreating figure, smiled, and tossed him a book.

“This is…”

Chai Yi looked at the book, which depicted a Tai Chi symbol, and glanced up at Qiu Bai on the stage with some confusion.

“This book is called the Tai Chi Fist Technique.”

“I will now pass it on to you.”

Qiu Bai spoke to Chai Yi below the stage with a smile.

“Chai Yi will go now and withdraw from the Ling Shan Sect.”

“I will return to focus on studying this Tai Chi Fist Technique. Thank you, Master!”

Chai Yi respectfully cupped his hands toward Qiu Bai and then walked toward the exit.

“Wow, Mr. Qiu Bai is so impressive!”

“So cool!”

“Receiving, neutralizing, releasing—I’m going to practice that when I get back!”

The contestants outside the arena watched Qiu Bai’s earlier display and spoke in amazement.

Even Beidou and Kazuha, who had just arrived, were somewhat surprised by Qiu Bai’s skill.

“Chai Yi didn’t actually take that seriously, did he?”

“Receiving, neutralizing, releasing—it sounds so unreliable!”

Paimon looked at the competition area and spoke to Lumine beside her, somewhat puzzled.

“No…”

“I can sense that Qiu Bai was using genuine skill.”

Lumine turned her head, looking at the puzzled Paimon beside her, and slowly began to explain.

“What?!”

“He even knows this? Paimon thought he was just making it up.”

Paimon stared at Qiu Bai on the field, speaking in surprise.

“Haha, ‘catch, neutralize, release’…”

“It’s actually just ‘catch, neutralize, strike’ from traditional Tai Chi…”

Standing on the field, Qiu Bai heard Paimon’s words and chuckled softly to himself.

Of course, the concept of Tai Chi doesn’t exist in Teyvat.

But as the God of Yin and Yang, knowing Tai Chi is perfectly normal, right?

Lost in thought, Qiu Bai walked off the stage and headed toward Lumine and Paimon.

“Hey, you unconventional one, can you give the Traveler a copy of that Tai Chi manual?”

“Hehe, let the Traveler practice it too.”

Paimon looked at Qiu Bai as he approached, smiling as she spoke.

“Hahaha, of course, but it might not suit you.”

“Here, take this one instead.”

Qiu Bai looked at Lumine, smiling as he spoke.

Then another book appeared in his hand, this one titled Tai Chi Swordplay.

“Tai Chi Swordplay?”

“What kind of move is this?”

Paimon flew over, curiously examining the title, her expression puzzled.

“It’s a type of sword technique.”

“I figured Lumine might not be suited for fist techniques, so I’ll give her this swordplay instead.”

Qiu Bai looked at the confused Paimon and explained with a smile.

“Thank you, Qiu Bai.”

“But this swordplay must be something you created yourself, right?”

Lumine looked at Qiu Bai, smiling as she spoke.

“Haha, you could say that.”

Hearing this, Qiu Bai smiled and nodded without denying it.

Although it’s called Tai Chi Swordplay,

it was a sword technique he created a thousand years ago after practicing for twenty years and gaining insight into the Yin-Yang Dual Qi.

“But come to think of it,”

“It’s only natural for Qiu Bai, as a god, to create his own techniques, right?”

Paimon looked at Qiu Bai in front of her, spreading her hands as she spoke slowly.

After all, the ancient texts of Liyue, Rex Lapis, have passed down many spear techniques and other weapon styles.

“By the way, Lumine, come here.”

“I want to test something.”

Qiu Bai looked at Lumine in front of him, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

“What is it, Qiu Bai?”

“What’s the matter?”

Lumine placed a hand on her chest, looking at Qiu Bai with some confusion.

“You can wield multiple types of Elemental Power.”

“So I think you might also be able to withstand my power.”

Qiu Bai looked at Lumine, smiling as he spoke.

Then, Yin-Yang Dual Qi appeared in his hand, slowly rotating on his palm.

“Place your hand here, Lumine.”

Qiu Bai looked at Lumine, smiling as he spoke.

“I’ll give it a try.”

“Maybe it’ll work.”

Lumine looked at Qiu Bai, frowning as she spoke.

Logically, as the eighth god in the mortal realm, Qiu Bai should also be able to resonate with her, right?

“Give it a try.”

“His power feels even stronger than Elemental Power!”

Paimon looked at the Yin-Yang Dual Qi in Qiu Bai’s hand, stomping her feet excitedly.

Lumine nodded at Paimon and placed her hand on his.

Then, she slowly closed her eyes, focusing her mind to sense Qiu Bai’s Yin-Yang Dual Qi.

In an instant, the golden starlight on Lumine’s chest and the golden glow emanating from her clothes

slowly transformed into a state of indistinct chaos, neither black nor white.

The golden light, of course, represented Geo energy.

Qiu Bai saw the specks of light on Lumine slowly transform into a state of indistinct chaos, neither black nor white.

He frowned in surprise.

He truly hadn’t expected that his own power could resonate with Lumine as well.

So, what could Lumine do with his power?