At the Ye family residence in Linjiang Prefecture.
White lanterns hung high, and white drapes covered the doors.
From the mourning hall, set up by the Ye family, faint sobs could be heard.
Ye Feng sighed softly.
The deceased was his Fourth Aunt, his father's fourth concubine.
Even now, Ye Feng still found everything before him a little unreal.
Because he had transmigrated!
It had been almost a month since he arrived in this world.
He had initially thought this was a parallel world similar to ancient China on Earth. After transmigrating, he became the eldest young master of the Ye family in Linjiang Prefecture, immensely wealthy. He only needed to live a stable life as a young master, occasionally using his memories from his previous life to earn some money and show off.
But he never expected this world to be completely different from what he imagined!
In the past few days, strange incidents had been occurring one after another in Linjiang City, all involving malevolent ghosts killing people!
Some people died silently in their sleep, some suddenly went mad at night, hacking and slashing, and some even peeled off their own skin while still alive!
Many of these cases were witnessed by numerous people, making them incredibly terrifying!
To this day, Ye Feng still hadn't figured out what was going on. Were there really ghosts and monsters in this world?
"Feng'er! Come quickly to meet Master Huihai!"
Just then, Ye Feng's father, Ye Hongde, the head of the Ye family, called from the main hall.
Ye Feng quickly walked into the main hall. Besides his father and two younger brothers, there was only one unfamiliar face.
It was a short, stocky monk with kind eyes, a sallow complexion, and only a thin layer of green stubble on his head.
This was Master Huihai. It was said he owed Ye Hongde a favor, and he was likely here to help the Ye family now.
"Greetings, Master Huihai!"
Ye Feng quickly clasped his hands and bowed.
Master Huihai smiled and nodded.
After standing up, Ye Feng immediately asked, "Father, how is the situation in the city?"
Ye Hongde sighed and shook his head gently.
"It's not optimistic! I don't know where the rumor came from, saying that the earth's ley lines in Linjiang have changed, yin energy is gathering, and a Corpse King will appear! This has caused all kinds of ghosts and goblins to gather in Linjiang recently!"
"In this past month, hundreds of common people in Linjiang have already been killed!"
Ye Hongde's face was also filled with worry.
But just as he said this, Master Huihai chuckled and spoke.
"Actually, that can't be considered a rumor! I observed this morning, and Linjiang is indeed gathering yin energy. It's already manifesting, though it's not certain a Corpse King will appear! But even without a Corpse King, I'm afraid some fierce creatures will emerge!"
Immediately, Ye Hongde's face turned pale with shock!
"Is what Master says true?"
Master Huihai nodded gently.
Ye Hongde's face instantly became much paler!
"Linjiang is gathering yin energy, then..."
Ye Hongde suddenly looked up at the servants outside the door.
"Go quickly and see if the city gates are still open?"
The servant hesitated, and a guard quickly said, "Master, the city yamen already announced to the four streets this morning that Linjiang is under lockdown!"
That single sentence made Ye Hongde collapse weakly into his seat.
Ye Feng quickly went to support him, asking softly, "Father, what exactly is yin energy gathering? What is a Corpse King? Why is Linjiang under lockdown?"
Ye Hongde's eyes were unfocused, and he let out a long sigh.
"Alas, I always thought these things were baseless rumors, but who would have thought... they're actually true!"
"It is rumored that in this world, there are many fierce creatures that, once they appear, will bring endless slaughter!"
"Ten years ago, I once heard a merchant from Tongzhou mention that Tongzhou had encountered a gathering of yin energy. The city was sealed for three months, and after it reopened, nine out of ten households in the city were empty! Almost everyone had died!"
"I always thought this was just a street rumor, but, but..."
Ye Hongde couldn't continue, and fear gradually appeared on his face!
Suddenly, Ye Hongde looked at Master Huihai!
This Master Huihai was a famous expert in Huaishui Commandery, said to be able to subdue demons and devils, with skills that could communicate with the yin and yang!
"Master!"
Ye Hongde suddenly knelt before Master Huihai with a thud!
"Please, Master, save our Ye family!"
Master Huihai's smile stiffened, looking a little troubled.
"Master Ye, please rise quickly!"
"To be honest, I am now trapped within Linjiang City myself, unsure if I can survive. To save others... I truly feel powerless!"
Master Huihai sighed and shook his head gently.
"The fierce evils attracted by the gathering of yin energy, who knows what their strength will be. I may not be able to deal with them. Master Ye thinks too highly of me!"
Master Huihai was also very helpless.
Although he had been smiling, he was actually quite uncertain in his heart, and at this moment, he could only prevaricate.
Ye Hongde's face was pale. After a moment of silence, he pulled Ye Feng and bowed, saying, "Master Huihai, if possible, would you consider taking Feng'er as your disciple? Our Ye family cannot have its lineage cut off!"
Ye Hongde wanted to use the bond of master and disciple to save Ye Feng's life!
At this moment, Ye Feng also felt a little flustered and confused.
If it was really as his father said, wouldn't less than ten percent of the people in Linjiang City survive?
Was he going to die here after only a month of transmigrating?
Master Huihai looked deeply at Ye Feng, then stepped forward and touched Ye Feng's arm, letting out a soft sigh.
"Although Young Master Ye has good bone structure and should have a future in martial arts, our Buddhist methods prioritize spiritual roots. Young Master Ye probably wouldn't learn much. How about I teach Young Master Ye a set of fist techniques as a small comfort!"
Out of consideration for the favor from back then, Master Huihai didn't completely refuse and agreed to teach Ye Feng fist techniques, but he didn't agree to take him as a disciple.
Although Ye Hongde was a little disappointed, he could only nod and agree at this moment.
"Young Master Ye, follow me!"
With that, Master Huihai went to the courtyard and assumed a stance.
"Young Master Ye, please watch carefully. This is our Buddhist fist technique, Arhat Fist!"
As his voice fell, Master Huihai began to perform the fist technique, his punches powerful and forceful, carrying a solemn majesty!
"Arhat Fist is an introductory Buddhist fist technique, but when cultivated to a profound level, the most ordinary punches and palms can transform into the most formidable martial arts! It is truly a case of great skill appearing simple..."
While performing the punches, Master Huihai explained the key points.
But at this moment, although Ye Feng watched intently, his heart was already in turmoil!
Because just now, a voice had echoed in his mind!
"Ding! The Legendary Martial Arts System is now online!"
"All martial arts under heaven, nothing is impossible. One strike 999, practicing martial arts is not a dream!"
"Ding! Detecting someone currently teaching martial arts. Recording in progress..."
A system! It was actually a system!
Ye Feng was overjoyed!
Just then, Master Huihai finished the last move and slowly retracted his stance.
"Ding! 'Arhat Fist' has been successfully recorded!"
"You can use experience points to upgrade the cultivation of any recorded martial art!"
"One strike 999, no worries about cultivation!"
Master Huihai let out a long breath and somewhat helplessly cautioned Ye Feng.
"Young Master Ye, although martial arts can strengthen the body, they are still insufficient to deal with fierce evil creatures. After all, this is merely a skill for ordinary people to defend themselves. Even if Young Master Ye practices martial arts, you must be extremely careful of those fierce evil creatures and never try to confront them rashly!"
Ye Feng was stunned.
Did that mean martial arts were only for mortals and couldn't deal with those extraordinary things at all?
But on second thought, not necessarily!
If martial arts were truly so useless, then what was the point of the system appearing?
Perhaps he could forge a martial path that transcended the mundane!
As Ye Feng was thinking, a sudden gust of cold wind swept through, and the main gate of the Ye mansion slammed shut with a clang!
"Jie jie jie!!!"
Master Huihai's face changed dramatically!
"Everyone, step back! The fierce evil is attacking!"