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Lin Yuan's Survival Against Demons

In Chapter 29 of 'Creating Heavenly Laws', Su Yun hides her newborn son Lin Yuan from pursuers of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect, but fails to return after leading them away. Left alone in the wilderness, Lin Yuan uses his extraordinary understanding to survive by developing the Withered Wood Breathing Technique to conceal his presence from wild beasts. Eventually, a Taoist priest named Longqing discovers him and takes him to Mount Long, where he is named Zhang Shanfeng and begins a new life after the destruction of his family.

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Lin Yuan's Survival Against Demons

In Chapter 29 of 'Creating Heavenly Laws', Su Yun hides her newborn son Lin Yuan from pursuers of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect, but fails to return after leading them away. Left alone in the wilderness, Lin Yuan uses his extraordinary understanding to survive by developing the Withered Wood Breathing Technique to conceal his presence from wild beasts. Eventually, a Taoist priest named Longqing discovers him and takes him to Mount Long, where he is named Zhang Shanfeng and begins a new life after the destruction of his family.

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Chapter 29

Creating Heavenly Laws by Davidinos_99

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Through the secret passage.

Mother Su Yun smoothly left her husband.

However, it hadn't been half an hour. The pursuers from the Ten Thousand Demon Sect
arrived.

Obviously, the secret passage in the room had been discovered. With no other choice, Su Yun
could only hide Lin Yuan in a secluded thicket.

"I'll lead them away."

"I'll come back to get you later."

Su Yun said and headed in another direction. As the wife of the top-notch expert Zhang Kun,
Su Yun was not an ordinary person.

Even just after giving birth, her strength was not inferior to that of third or fourth-rate experts,
and her lightness skill was exceptional.

However. Until two or three hours passed. Su Yun still hadn't returned.

"She probably won't be able to come back."

Lin Yuan thought silently.

For such a long time, if Su Yun had managed to shake off the pursuers, she would have
returned long ago.

Not returning indicated she hadn't escaped from the pursuers.

The outcome of not escaping from the pursuers didn't need much explanation.

"Sigh."

Lin Yuan sighed softly.


Just a moment ago, he was the highly anticipated heir of the Zhang family.

But now, everything was gone.

"This is troublesome."

Lin Yuan frowned slightly.

Now was not the time for lamentation.

The urgent matter was how to survive.

In this travel, Lin Yuan's situation was extremely difficult.

As a newborn baby, Lin Yuan couldn't afford any big movements.

If he left the swaddle, the only outcome would be freezing to death.

As for crying loudly, attracting the attention of others nearby?

Lin Yuan wasn't sure if what he attracted would be the pursuers from the demonic sect.

Moreover, Lin Yuan's current surroundings were extremely remote, seemingly uninhabited.

He feared that any slight movement he made would attract wolves and leopards.

In the eyes of those ferocious beasts, a human baby was a delicacy.

"What a pity."

"If only it were a few months later."

"No, just a few days."

Lin Yuan felt helpless.

With his extraordinary understanding, given time, Lin Yuan could quickly become stronger.

During his first travel, Lin Yuan was only a three-year-old child and was able to comprehend
the Great Arhat Buddha Fist, stepping into the innate realm.

Although there were many restrictions on a baby's body, it wasn't that he couldn't do
anything; at least he had some resistance.

Soon.

It was nighttime.

The temperature began to drop rapidly.


Even wrapped in the swaddle, Lin Yuan felt waves of cold creeping in.

If it were another baby, they probably would have started crying by now.

But Lin Yuan didn't, because he knew that if he cried, it would attract nearby wild beasts, and
he would be taken away and devoured by them.

However.

Even so. The innate smell of a baby's milk faintly emanated.

Before long. Lin Yuan heard rustling sounds from the nearby bushes.

Judging by the sound, it clearly wasn't made by a human.

"What should I do?"

Lin Yuan's heart began to race.

If it wasn't a person making the noise, it must be a wild beast.

Faced with wild beasts, Lin Yuan was helpless. To them, he was nothing more than a tasty
meal, and they wouldn't feel any sympathy.

As the rustling sound drew nearer, Lin Yuan's breathing slowed.

At the same time, Lin Yuan's gaze suddenly noticed the dry leaves and wood on the ground.

Being in the wilderness, there were abundant plants, and dry leaves and wood were scattered
everywhere.

Staring at the dry leaves and wood, numerous insights suddenly surged in Lin Yuan's mind.

[With your extraordinary understanding, observing the withered wood, you comprehend the
Withered Wood Breathing Technique.]

[Withered Wood Breathing Technique: Converge all breath by using a special breathing
rhythm, simulating the appearance of withered wood.]

In an instant, Lin Yuan's breath continued to converge.

The faint smell of milk disappeared completely.

Even Lin Yuan's skin, originally fair and tender, gradually took on the deep color of withered
wood.

From a distance, Lin Yuan looked like a piece of withered wood wrapped in swaddling
clothes.

"Howl."
Several meters away, an adult wild wolf paused. It sniffed the air, emitting a puzzled low
growl. After lingering around for a while and confirming the absence of any scent of food,
the wolf could only turn and leave.

In the swaddle, Lin Yuan's breath vanished, but his consciousness remained. After hearing
the rustling sound move away, he released a sigh of relief.

"The Withered Wood Breathing Technique?"

Lin Yuan maintained this art of convergence.

In fact, during his first travel, Lin Yuan had comprehended many techniques related to
concealing one's breath.

However.

These breath-concealing techniques typically required the assistance of internal energy and
vital energy.

And Lin Yuan, currently just a baby, had neither internal energy nor vital energy.

As for the newly created Withered Wood Breathing Technique, it achieved the goal of
concealing breath simply by adjusting the breathing rhythm.

It was something Lin Yuan could currently manage.

"There shouldn't be any danger for now."

Lin Yuan constantly surveyed his surroundings, not letting his guard down.

Time passed slowly.

In the blink of an eye, half a day had gone by.

Lin Yuan felt a strong sense of hunger.

Every cell in his body conveyed the feeling of starvation.

[With your extraordinary understanding, enduring hunger, you comprehend the Hibernation
Breathing Technique.]

Once again, Lin Yuan's extraordinary understanding saved him. The Hibernation Breathing
Technique could greatly reduce the body's consumption, and combined with the Withered
Wood Breathing Technique, Lin Yuan was nearly indistinguishable from a piece of genuine
withered wood.

Two days later.

Lin Yuan, maintaining the last shred of consciousness, experienced a sudden turn of events.
At that moment, a Taoist priest in Daoist robes descended from the sky.

"Someone's here?"

"And a Daoist at that?"

Lin Yuan's spirits lifted.

This was the first living person he had seen in the past two days.

"I don't care."

"If I continue like this, I'll really die."

Lin Yuan quickly dispelled the Withered Wood Breathing Technique and Hibernation
Breathing Technique.

Although the Hibernation Breathing Technique could significantly reduce Lin Yuan's
physical consumption, it was still just a reduction.

As a newborn baby, sustaining for two days was already the limit.

Continuing like this, even the Hibernation Breathing Technique wouldn't hold up.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan mustered all his strength and began crying loudly.

As the cries of the infant resounded.

The Taoist clearly heard it.

"Is it an abandoned baby?"

The Taoist appeared to be middle-aged, his expression filled with weariness.

"Hmm?"

"Is this an abandoned baby from the Zhang family?"

The Taoist immediately deduced Lin Yuan's identity from the pattern on the swaddle.

"This jade pendant? It's Brother Zhang's jade pendant? This is Brother Zhang's child?"

Tears welled up in the Taoist's eyes.

He was Longqing Daoist, and a few months ago, Zhang Kun had sent him a letter.

In the letter, Zhang Kun mentioned discovering traces of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect.

Longqing Daoist immediately set out for Zhang Family Fortress.


However, on the way, he was ambushed by several guardians of the Ten Thousand Demon
Sect.

It delayed him for a few days.

When he finally arrived again.

Zhang Family Fortress was completely wiped out.

Just as Longqing Daoist was disheartened and about to return to Mount Long to report, he
unexpectedly heard the crying of Lin Yuan. Moreover, this baby turned out to be Zhang
Kun's son.

"Good, good, good."

"Brother Zhang's bloodline lives on."

"Brother Zhang's bloodline hasn't been severed."

Longqing Daoist immediately protected Lin Yuan and reached out to touch him for a while.

In Longqing Daoist's eyes, a newborn baby left in the wilderness for half a day would likely
have frozen to death. Although he didn't know how long Lin Yuan had been here, the
surrounding environment suggested it was more than just half a day.

Therefore, Longqing Daoist decided to use his true qi to replenish the baby's vitality.

Even though this action would consume a great deal of his energy, Longqing Daoist didn't
mind. If he couldn't even save the last descendant of Zhang Jiabao due to his delayed arrival,
he would truly have no face to live in this world.

"Hmm?"

"No injuries on the body?"

Longqing Daoist was astonished.

He found that the baby's body was very healthy, aside from being weak due to hunger, there
were no major issues.

"Incredible."

Longqing Daoist murmured to himself.

"Child, from now on, you will be a member of our Mount Long."

Longqing Daoist embraced Lin Yuan.

He immediately set off to return to Mount Long.


In the True Martial Hall of Mount Long.

Longqing Daoist stood in front of a venerable Azure Daoist, recounting the whole story.

The Azure Daoist was the current head of the Mount Long Taoist school, a prominent figure
in the martial arts world.

"The current sect master of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect is a talented and ambitious
individual, having entered the realm of celestial phenomena. Hence, he ordered his disciples
to plunder in all directions to demonstrate demonic power."

Azure Daoist slowly spoke.

Then, he took Lin Yuan from Longqing Daoist's hands.

"Poor child."

The Azure Daoist sighed deeply.

"Lord Zhang devoted his life to righteousness. He died at the hands of the Ten Thousand
Demon Sect. Our Taoist school will absolutely not let this go."

"By the way, has the child been named?"

"I found a jade pendant in the swaddle with the characters 'Mountain' and 'Peak.'"

"It should be the name Brother Zhang chose for the child."

Longqing Daoist whispered.

"Mountain Peak, Mountain Peak."

"Well, from now on, your name will be Zhang Shanfeng (Shan = Mountain and Feng =
Peak)."

The Azure Daoist spoke slowly.

And so, Lin Yuan settled down on Mount Long.

Initially, Longqing Daoist worried that Lin Yuan's crying might disturb others.

However, after a few days of interaction, Longqing Daoist was surprised to find that Lin
Yuan was exceptionally well-behaved.

He never cried, and when hungry, he would open his big round eyes and stare at Longqing
Daoist.

Almost overly sensible.


As for the need for a baby to drink milk, there were plenty of villages at the foot of Mount
Long, including women who had just given birth.

Longqing Daoist would boldly ask these women for some breast milk, barely managing to
keep Lin Yuan alive.

And so, ten years passed.

...

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Lin Yuan's early experiences—surviving alone and innovating techniques to mask his presence and reduce metabolic needs—are likely to instill a profound self-reliance and an inventive approach to problem-solving. These formative experiences may foster a mindset that views challenges as opportunities for learning and growth. His capacity to remain calm and strategic under duress as an infant suggests that he will approach future challenges with resilience and a solutions-oriented mindset, potentially making him adept at overcoming obstacles through unconventional means .

Lin Yuan's innate understanding profoundly influences his relationship with Longqing Daoist and others by positioning him as exceptionally perceptive and advanced for his age. His ability to learn quickly and his mature demeanor as a child may earn him admiration and a unique status within the community, as demonstrated by his early interactions where he seldom cries and exhibits awareness beyond his years. This can foster a protective and nurturing relationship with Longqing Daoist, creating a mentor-protégé dynamic that can enrich his learning experience and social standing within Mount Long. His exceptional aptitude is likely to heighten expectations while fostering support and investment in his development .

Longqing Daoist's intervention dramatically alters Lin Yuan's life trajectory by transitioning him from a state of isolated survival in the wilderness to a protected and nurturing environment. By taking Lin Yuan to Mount Long, the Daoist secures his upbringing within a reputable Taoist school, thereby providing access to structured learning and martial training. This highlights the transformative power of human intervention in survival scenarios, emphasizing that while individual resilience is crucial, external support and community can significantly enhance survival potential and future opportunities .

Lin Yuan consciously decides not to cry because he understands that it could attract dangerous wild beasts, which would likely lead to his death. This decision highlights his extraordinary patience and strategic thinking, uncommon for a newborn. It reflects a maturity beyond his years, as he is capable of assessing the situation and choosing silence over natural infant instincts to ensure survival. This characteristic of prioritizing long-term safety over immediate relief demonstrates profound self-control and understanding of cause and effect at an early age .

Lin Yuan's extraordinary understanding allows him to comprehend and apply sophisticated techniques that are crucial for his survival. For instance, he quickly learns the Withered Wood Breathing Technique, which enables him to conceal his breath and appearance, making him blend into the surroundings as if he were withered wood. This technique prevents wild beasts from detecting him by masking the scent of his body. Additionally, when experiencing extreme hunger, he comprehends the Hibernation Breathing Technique, which reduces his body's consumption of energy and allows him to withstand the starving conditions longer than normal. These self-taught techniques showcase his ability to adapt creatively to life-threatening situations despite his physical limitations as a newborn .

The name 'Zhang Shanfeng', given to Lin Yuan, holds significant cultural and emotional implications. It not only preserves the legacy of his biological family, the Zhangs, linking him to a lineage of notable martial status, but also imbues him with meaning and identity within the Mount Long community. The name symbolizes endurance ('Mountain') and potential ('Peak'), likely fostering a strong sense of belonging and expectations of greatness. Within the Taoist community, this name may inspire respect and instill confidence in Lin Yuan's future as it reflects both his potential and his storied heritage .

Longqing Daoist's immediate decision to rescue Lin Yuan, despite the personal cost, underscores his strong sense of duty and loyalty. He perceives saving Lin Yuan, the descendant of his friend Brother Zhang, as an obligation and honor, emphasizing his commitment to preserving his friend's lineage. Willingly expending his energy to imbue Lin Yuan with vitality further reveals Longqing's selflessness and compassionate nature. His joy upon realizing that Lin Yuan is healthy despite the circumstances also indicates a deep appreciation for life and the well-being of others .

Lin Yuan's early comprehension and application of advanced martial techniques such as the Withered Wood Breathing Technique and the Hibernation Breathing Technique suggest an immense future potential in martial arts. His ability to learn and innovate techniques that typically require years of study aligns with a prodigy-level intellect and adaptability. This precocious understanding suggests that with formal training, Lin Yuan could attain mastery and possibly exceed present martial standards. His capacity for instantaneous strategic synthesis under crisis hints that he will continue to evolve at an accelerated rate and become a formidable martial artist .

The integration of the Withered Wood Breathing Technique and the Hibernation Breathing Technique significantly enhances Lin Yuan's survivability by addressing two critical survival aspects: concealment and energy conservation. The Withered Wood Breathing Technique allows him to mask his presence from predators, ensuring his safety in a dangerous environment. Simultaneously, the Hibernation Breathing Technique helps minimize his metabolic needs, enabling him to endure hunger without physical harm for extended periods. Together, these techniques allow Lin Yuan to remain undetected while preserving his limited energy resources, effectively turning his vulnerable state into a strategic advantage .

Su Yun, despite having recently given birth, displays exceptional martial arts abilities and tactical thinking. Her decision to lead the pursuers away from her son Lin Yuan reveals her strategic mindset and selflessness. Her lightness skill is such that even during pursuit, she manages to distance herself enough to protect her child for a time. Su Yun’s character is portrayed as resilient and adept, capable of making quick decisions under duress, which are hallmarks of a skilled martial artist .

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