Simultaneous time travel: But our system is out of sync!

Chapter 25 Breathing Techniques

"this……"

"This is……"

"What is this?!"

Lin Bei was dumbfounded.

This was the first time he had felt this way since he had traveled through time.

Although he had never directly read the original Demon Slayer manga or watched the anime, he didn't have a deep understanding of it.

However, through numerous explanations and clips, it has been learned that the so-called breathing method is simply a special breathing technique that mobilizes the body's potential and strengthens bodily functions.

The so-called water, fire, light, and electricity.

There are also other cool, awesome, and amazing special effects.

It's really just a special effect added by the animators for the sake of visual experience.

Only force and poison can truly cause harm.

Most of them are still within the realm of understanding.

But what did he see now?

A faint, indistinct river appeared behind Urokodaki Sakonji, sometimes calm, sometimes churning with large waves.

He could even smell the water vapor and earthy smell from the river.

But how could that be? Demon Slayer isn't a fantasy or xianxia world.

Why are these spell-like things popping up?

But what Urokodaki Sakonji said next once again refreshed Lin Bei's understanding.

"What you call 'momentum' is what I call 'qi' (vital energy)."

"Humans have their own breath, one breath in and one breath out, one breath clear and one breath turbid."

"Even birth, aging, sickness, and death are all part of human nature."

"All things in heaven and earth also have their own qi (vital energy)."

"Flowers and plants wither and flourish, birds fly and insects chirp, snakes crawl and beasts roam, lightning flashes and thunder roars, rain falls and the sky clears, the sun rises and the moon sets."

"This is the energy of heaven and earth and all things."

"And breathing techniques are for strengthening one's vital energy."

"Then use human energy to influence the energy of heaven and earth."

"To accomplish what is beyond human capability."

Having said that, Urokodaki Sakonji slashed with his right hand.

"Water Breathing - First Form - Water Surface Slash"

In Lin Bei's eyes, a stream of water appeared out of thin air in Urokodaki Sakonji's hand, and then, like a water blade, it snapped a large tree ten meters away in half, the cut as clean as if it were a real sword.

"Once the Mind Breathing Technique reaches a certain level, one can connect with the water energy between heaven and earth, transforming water into a controllable form to accomplish various tasks."

"But now I'm old, and this move can only cut up to ten meters at most."

"It can no longer destroy gold and split rocks."

"If it were when I was younger, this move could have hit targets at least twenty meters away."

At this point, Urokodaki Sakonji suddenly coughed violently.

"Cough cough cough..."

After a violent coughing fit, Urokodaki Sakonji's aura dissipated, his originally straight back bent slightly, and the phantom of the great river behind him disappeared, returning him to his previous ordinary appearance.

Seeing that Urokodaki Sakonji looked sickly, Lin Bei quickly helped him to sit down on the steps.

Are you alright?

"Sorry, I acted impulsively just now."

"It stirred up your energy."

Upon hearing Lin Bei's words, Urokodaki Sakonji laughed heartily.

"Ha ha……"

"That's right, young people should respect the elderly and care for the young."

"You can't take advantage of your youth to bully old men."

"But you've got some nerve."

"You, someone who has only just grasped the basics of breathing techniques, dare to claim that you have damaged my vital energy."

"No matter how old or incompetent I am, I am still the strongest water pillar besides that kid Giyu Tomioka."

"I just overexerted myself and got a stitch, which accidentally aggravated a hidden injury I had when I was fighting evil spirits in my youth."

Hearing Urokodaki Sakonji's words, Lin Bei curled his lip when Urokodaki Sakonji wasn't paying attention.

Indeed, those from the Water Column lineage all suffer from some serious illnesses.

Giyu Tomioka's motto is "If you don't speak up, you're fine; but when you do, you'll be the one who scares people to death."

Sakonji Urokodaki's "old tsundere".

Indeed, they all have a tradition.

However, this thought only flashed through Lin Bei's mind before he dismissed it.

He was focused on another statement made by Urokodaki Sakonji.

"You said I've reached the threshold of breathing techniques, what do you mean by that?"

Urokodaki Sakonji said slowly.

"As I just said, it's a method of strengthening one's vital energy through breathing techniques."

"Qi, which is what you call momentum, is the ability that naturally manifests when a person's Qi grows to a certain level."

"Everyone has different characteristics, desires, and states of mind, so the energy they manifest is also different."

"In other words, it means being able to detect and control qi."

"This means you've already touched the threshold of breathing techniques. You're just one step away from mastering them and truly controlling your breath."

"From what I've observed, your previous aura was as domineering and fierce as a tiger descending from the mountain."

"This shows that you have a strong, fearless, and courageous heart."

"As long as you can keep it up."

"Taking this step will be just around the corner."

After listening to Urokodaki Sakonji's explanation, Lin Bei gained some new understanding of breathing techniques.

The more you know, the more questions you have.

Lin Bei once again seized upon a problem in Urokodaki Sakonji's words.

"Can breathing techniques be discovered on one's own?"

"Isn't it something that needs to be taught by a master?"

Upon hearing Lin Bei's question, Urokodaki Sakonji looked at Lin Bei with an indescribable expression.

"If breathing techniques cannot be grasped intuitively and must be taught by a master, then how did the first person to use breathing techniques learn them?"

Lin Bei was stunned when he heard what Urokodaki Sakonji said.

He felt like a fool.

Yes!

If breathing techniques must be taught by others, then how did someone who knows breathing techniques learn them?

Could it be that I dreamt about it?

It couldn't have been conceived while he was still in his mother's womb, could it?

As expected, a superficial understanding of the plot combined with ingrained thinking can be deadly.

Urokodaki Sakonji only glanced at the dazed Lin Bei with a pitying look.

It's as if it's saying: Sure enough, when you get stronger, your muscles will grow into your brain.

For example, a muscular woman and a blind man.

However, he then turned his gaze away and continued speaking.

"Most people do need to be taught their breathing techniques by others."

"After all, most people in this world are just mediocre."

"Like me."

"I've spent my whole life practicing breathing techniques, but I'm only at the level of the ordinary. No matter how hard I try, I can't go any further."

"Even as he gets older and his physical functions decline, Chang Chung is gradually unable to maintain his current level."

"But true geniuses are different."

"They can cover a distance that others take hundreds or even thousands of steps in a single stride."

"Just like when I asked you to come find Giyu Tomioka."

"As my disciple, he possessed strength that surpassed mine at a very young age."

"Not only is his breathing technique more advanced than mine, but he has even created his own eleventh form of water breathing."

"It not only combines the best of the first ten types of water breathing, but also contains some new mysteries that even I cannot comprehend."

"There are other creators of breathing techniques."

"You are just like them, an enlightened practitioner of breathing techniques."

"They are all true geniuses."

"And this best of the best,"

"It must be someone from four hundred years ago."

"Yoichi Tsugikuni!"