The Heir of the Celestial Diagram

Chapter 10: Cultivation in the Shadows

After the controlled confrontation with Zhao Kun, Han Feng walked through the streets of Misty River Village without haste. His shoulders were relaxed, his expression serene. The illusion of weakness was complete.

The village would continue believing that he was just another ordinary young man, incapable of standing out.

But, away from curious eyes, his true plan began to unfold.

Looking for a Safe Place

Han Feng needed a place where he could cultivate without being detected. After all, his advancement in Qi and mastery of Gu needed to continue without drawing attention.

In his inherited memory, he recalled an abandoned area in the Misty Mountains, a few kilometers from the village. According to rumors, the area was infested with spiritual beasts and poisonous mist, which made it a place avoided by everyone.

Perfect.

Taking advantage of the night, Han Feng discreetly left the village and followed the dark trails of the forest. His Dual Chaos Larva pulsed gently within his sea of consciousness, helping him sense the changes in the environment.

After hours of silent walking, he finally arrived at the place.

It was a cave hidden behind a dark waterfall, surrounded by thick vines. The humidity in the air was intense, and the constant sound of the water would mask any training noise.

Han Feng entered cautiously, activating his spiritual sense. There were no signs of powerful beasts nearby, just a few small wild Gu, which posed no threat.

This would be your refuge.

The Concealment Technique

Now that he had a safe place, Han Feng needed a method to hide his growing strength.

In his mind, vague memories of a forgotten technique called the Art of the Celestial Veil emerged. It allowed a cultivator to mask their true level, appearing weaker than they actually were.

Although he didn't have the complete manual, he had enough information to try to recreate it.

The principles were simple:

Condense your Qi internally, keeping your aura weak.

Disguise energy fluctuations, creating an illusion of stagnation.

Hide the presence of your Gu, keeping them dormant when they are not needed.

The technique required absolute control over his energy, something Han Feng was just beginning to master.

But he had no choice.

The First Secret Training

In the darkness of the cave, Han Feng sat in a lotus position and began to adjust his breathing.

His Qi flowed like a river, but he began to restrain it, controlling its dispersion. Next, he used his connection with the Dual Chaos Larva, trying to synchronize his Gu energy with his Qi, making it imperceptible.

The process was difficult. The energy fought against his manipulation, and more than once he felt his strength leak out incorrectly.

But Han Feng persisted.

After hours of practice, she felt a sudden click within herself.

Your aura has disappeared.

If someone were to examine him at that moment, he would appear to be an ordinary young man, without any signs of cultivation.

A smile appeared on his lips.

Now, he could grow without drawing attention.