dmims Chapter 113 The Prodigy's Praise Leads to His Destruction, the Core Formation Stage Official Ar
Chapter 113 The Prodigy's Praise Leads to His Destruction, the Core Formation Stage Official Ar
Chapter 113 The Prodigy's Praise Leads to His Destruction, the Core Formation Stage Official Arrives in
That night, in the Thunder Soul Sect's inheritance hall deep within the secret realm, the first floor had already been explored by Qi Yunxi.
This time, all the prodigies displayed their unique abilities and entered the first level almost simultaneously.
The first level of cultivation technique inheritance involves the exquisite application of several thunder spirit techniques; apart from Qi Yunxi, others can only grasp the basics.
Everyone's attention quickly turned to how to break through to the second level.
After some probing, they discovered that the second layer was actually a supernatural inheritance of the Soul Path.
This discovery thrilled all the prodigies, as high-level inheritances of the divine soul have always been extremely rare.
After more than a month of arduous research, several prodigies finally managed to find a way to open the second level of the Inheritance Hall.
However, the requirements for the essence of the soul are extremely high in order to enter the second level.
Even among the eight prodigies, almost everyone cultivates a special divine soul technique, making it extremely difficult to reach the requirements of the second level of the Thunder Soul Palace.
At last,
In the test of breaking through the second level, Qin Chengcheng stood out and became the first cultivator to pass the test of soul quality, successfully entering the second level.
Surprisingly, the second person to enter was Ning Bu'er, the short puppeteer who was always shrouded in a black robe.
Qi Yourong followed closely behind, becoming the third person to enter.
Leng Jianfei, the sword cultivator, was the fourth cultivator to successfully enter.
Qi Wuba was the fifth to enter.
The others are still struggling.
Just an hour after they entered, an extremely powerful surge of soul power suddenly erupted from the second level of the Inheritance Hall.
This force blasted the five people out of the hall, and the others outside were also forced to use up one of their life-saving techniques.
As for what kind of soul cultivation techniques or supernatural abilities those five people obtained on the second floor of the Inheritance Hall, outsiders have no way of knowing.
After emerging from the Inheritance Hall, the eight prodigies were all exhausted, clearly having expended a great deal of energy. They had no choice but to rest temporarily to recover their strength and prepare for their next exploration.
They plan to join forces again to enter the second level and attempt to break into the third level.
Although Qin Chengcheng was the first person to enter the second level, he exhausted his magic power and spiritual power by resisting the restrictions with all his might, and could no longer maintain his disguise.
Her stunning figure and beauty, which captivated everyone present, were finally revealed to the public.
She was already very famous, so her identity was naturally recognized at a glance.
Unfortunately, Long Xitian wasn't there at the time.
After all, he had previously referred to her as an "ugly woman" and a "male concubine," so if he were to see in person that this person was Qin Chengcheng, he would probably be extremely embarrassed.
As for Ning Bu'er, the puppeteer shrouded in black robes, some people suspected that she might also be concealing her true appearance.
Unfortunately, she was not forced to reveal her true form by the restriction when she entered the second level; that short figure was indeed her.
After the restriction was broken, all five people were blasted out, but their gains were different, with Qin Chengcheng's gains being the most valuable.
On that day,
As they left the secret realm, the prodigies discussed their plans and decided to meet up somewhere to discuss their next joint attempt to conquer the third level.
Some suggested that Qin Chengcheng bring along Bald Xu Jiu, since his strength had already been recognized by everyone.
Qin Chengcheng shook her head and did not agree, only saying she would try her best.
Ultimately, she suggested going to Chen Yi's private chef gathering.
Thus, these truly top talents of the Qi Kingdom gathered today in Chen Yi's private kitchen.
Meanwhile, Chen Yi was busy in the kitchen.
The ingredients brought by these prodigies encompassed rare treasures from all over Qi, all of which were top-tier second-order items, with a value far exceeding ten thousand spirit stones.
Chen Yi thought to himself, "Are these people competing in terms of wealth? But it's all for the best; in the end, it all benefits him."
He silently thanked Qin Chengcheng—that girl was such a good person!
Inside the VIP room of Chen Yi Private Kitchen.
"Where is Brother Xu?"
Feng Qingjun looked at Qin Chengcheng and asked.
His presence here today signifies that he has already resolved his karmic ties with the Qi siblings, and Ning Bu'er, the puppeteer whose Xuanbing Thunder Soul he later stole, is not present.
In addition, this was an exchange meeting among the top talents of Qi, so although others disliked Feng Qingjun, his abilities were indeed strong, so they allowed him to participate.
Qin Chengcheng took a sip of spiritual tea and said calmly, "I don't know what Xu Jiu is busy with somewhere, and I can't get in touch with him."
"Ah, what a pity."
"If Brother Xu had been here that day, perhaps he could have entered the second level as well." Feng Qingjun sighed.
"He probably won't be able to get in, right? He's just a physical cultivator." Leng Jianfei shook his head dismissively.
He disliked the fact that these top talents were gathered together, and the one who started the discussion was another body cultivator.
Moreover, that body cultivator clearly has a close relationship with Qin Chengcheng.
This gave Leng Jianfei a very bad first impression of Xu Jiu.
Feng Qingjun sneered:
"You don't know anything!"
"You have no idea how strong a body cultivator's defense is. Didn't you see Qi Wuba has already entered the second level?"
Leng Jianfei was displeased: "In front of me, a swordsman, there is no such thing as strong defense. As for how strong Xu Jiu is, let's call him over to spar sometime."
"If he can last three moves against me, I'll call him grandpa!"
"Fellow Daoist Leng, don't speak recklessly."
Qi Yunxi interjected:
"Xu Jiu's abilities may even surpass those of you male cultivators."
I remember that when we were in the Cold Pool, Xu Jiu and Qi Wuba were both attacked by the soul of the puppeteer Ning Bu'er.
Qi Wuba used a soul-defense magic weapon to resist, while Xu Jiu seemed to have withstood it by relying on his own secret techniques.
"How do you know Xu Jiu hasn't cultivated powerful soul techniques?"
"Don't underestimate any body cultivator. If he were here, he would have entered the second level before Qi Wuba."
"To be able to snatch something from the hands of us four prodigies while being a mere rogue cultivator, I feel that in terms of body refinement talent alone, Xu Jiu might even be a notch stronger than Qi Wuba!"
Qi Yunxi was just blindly praising him; she could tell that Leng Jianfei seemed to have feelings for Qin Chengcheng.
They deliberately elevated Xu Jiu to embarrass Leng Jianfei, so that they could set a trap for Xu Jiu in the future.
He had been resentful ever since Chen Yi forcibly took the Profound Ice Thunder Soul to erase the cause and effect of the incident.
As expected, Leng Jianfei looked displeased upon hearing this, snorted coldly, and sipped his tea without saying another word.
Upon hearing this, Qi Wuba gave a wry smile:
"To be honest, Brother Xu's talent for body refinement is indeed superior to mine."
I benefited from the royal family's resources, but Xu Jiu got nothing.
That day, after the cold pool, I secretly went to see Brother Xu.
I was very interested in the Vajra Technique he practiced, so I privately asked him how he cultivated it, how he combined the power of thunder spirit with the Vajra Technique, and how he made his golden bones even stronger than mine.
As it turned out, Brother Xu indeed shared his cultivation insights with me without reservation.
At the time, I didn't think anything of it.
After returning, the more I practiced, the more I realized that Brother Xu's talent for body refinement was an insurmountable obstacle for me.
Brother Xu has almost developed this technique to a new level. I wonder how it compares to the internal cultivation method of the Vajra Technique in the Vajra Temple on the Central Continent?
But it is definitely much more advanced than the common methods of cultivation that are widely known.
He simply lacked sufficient resources and wasted thirty years of his youth.
If he had appeared in the royal family like I have, the Great Qi Dynasty would probably not have the title of the Eight Great Prodigies today.
There was only one true top-tier body cultivator, Xu Jiu, who could stand shoulder to shoulder with many magic cultivators!
Qi Wuba's remarks gave Chen Yi a very high evaluation.
Beside him, Feng Qingjun also expressed the same sentiment:
"Speaking of this, I share the same sentiment as Qi the Big Guy."
Aren't you curious about why my Wind Release technique improved so much afterward?
Because I also consulted Brother Xu, and he passed on to me a part of his cultivation technique regarding condensation.
It directly upgraded my Qingfeng Shield's defensive capabilities from the second-tier high-grade to the near-third-tier, and my escape speed also increased to the near-third-tier peak.
I originally thought that what Brother Xu taught me was his greatest skill, but I never expected that even Wu Ba, this big guy, would be impressed by him.
Fairy Yunxi said that Xu Jiu might be superior to us male cultivators.
Anyway, I admit it.
Qi Wuba nodded, "I also admit that I am not as good as Brother Xu."
Several people praised it in this way.
Only the last male cultivator, Leng Jianfei, had an unpleasant expression. He kept his head down, drinking tea, and occasionally let out a cold snort.
Qin Chengcheng, who was standing to the side, had a sudden thought after hearing what the others were saying.
She was unaware of Chen Yi's exchange of cultivation techniques with Qi Wuba, but upon hearing these true prodigies praising Chen Yi so highly,
She immediately recalled that feeling that had been surfacing from time to time before.
She wouldn't normally be able to enter the second floor of the Inheritance Hall, but at the crucial moment, her three-colored divine soul erupted, triggering a mechanism on the second floor that sucked her in.
Perhaps, the Lesser Five Elements Third-Order Divine Sense is one of the standards for entering the second level and obtaining that inheritance?
The inheritance she received, "The Secret Essentials of the Five Elements Divine Sense," gave her a vague sense that Chen Yi's soul was far more complex than it appeared.
That vague sense of familiarity stirred something strange within her.
If Chen Yi truly possesses extraordinary talent in both body refinement and magical arts, as everyone claims,
Then, would his spiritual talent be weak?
"Make way, here's a dish: steamed polar bear paws, a top-tier second-grade item. Please enjoy it while it's hot."
Just then, Chen Yi brought in the plate. He had been listening outside the door for a while, and realized that if he didn't come in soon, these people would start praising him to the skies.
Hurry up and come in to interrupt everyone's speech.
Interrupted, Qin Chengcheng glanced at Chen Yi, who was serving the dishes, and immediately snorted coldly:
"Hmph, Xu Jiu is not as strong as you guys make him out to be."
He's such a coward. Even if a stunningly beautiful woman were placed right in front of him, he wouldn't dare to overstep his bounds.
Even if he truly possessed powerful divine sense cultivation, he would never dare to risk coming to the Inheritance Hall.
Qin Chengcheng said calmly,
Chen Yi, who was serving the dishes, remained outwardly calm but inwardly felt somewhat awkward. He realized that Qin Chengcheng's words were meant for him.
"Oh? Sister Qin, you seem to know something?"
Qi Yourong opened her eyes curiously and asked, seemingly wanting to hear some gossip.
Others also turned their attention to this; this gossip likely involved Qin Cheng himself.
But by then, Chen Yi had already finished serving the dishes and left.
Qin Chengcheng immediately lost interest in talking again.
"Eat up. Try this chef's cooking. He was my private chef for a few years when I was at Miaoyin Pavilion, and he trained me quite well."
He's just not very honest and prefers to work alone.
Qin Chengcheng's words were loaded with meaning, and Chen Yi, who was serving the dishes again, once again kept his eyes down and his mind at ease.
"By the way, speaking of the Vajra Skill, I heard from Xu Jiu that your Jade Dragon Sect said they would officially give the remaining parts of the Vajra Skill to Xu Jiu."
Is this compensation for Xu Jiu saving your life?
How's the progress now?
Qin Chengcheng glanced at Long Xitian, who was eating at a small table in the corner and wasn't qualified to sit at the main table.
Although she harbored a slight resentment towards Chen Yi for not telling the truth, it was only towards Chen Yi.
Even when it involved Chen Yi's interests, and it involved exploitation with outsiders, she still didn't hesitate to help Chen Yi.
Moreover, although Chen Yi was present today, he could not speak as Xu Jiu.
There are some things she naturally wants to help fight for.
Upon hearing this, Long Xitian immediately stood up.
He had previously joked that Qin Chengcheng and Xu Jiu were male concubines, and had also said that he could crush them both with one hand.
However, the situation is different now.
Qin Chengcheng shone brightly in the secret realm, surpassing many other prodigies.
Now, she is not only the most beautiful, but her cultivation level is also faintly on par with the eight great prodigies, and she has also obtained the second level of hidden divine soul inheritance.
Aside from his background, in other aspects he is no weaker than the Eight Great Prodigies, and may even rank among the top three among them.
This can be seen from the way Leng Jianfei, also one of the eight great prodigies, always fawned over Qin Chengcheng.
When Long Xitian tried to break through the outermost 50-zhang third-order lightning array in the secret medicine valley, he couldn't even break through it. Only then did he realize the gap between himself and a true genius.
Faced with Qin Chengcheng's question, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his voice unconsciously lowered slightly:
"Reporting to Fairy Qin, I have already informed my sect masters about this matter."
The master praised Fellow Daoist Xu Jiu for saving my life and Zhao Jingwu's life at a critical moment. Although he was somewhat displeased with my private promise to pass on the entire Vajra Skill to Fellow Daoist Xu Jiu, he could understand it.
However, the Jade Dragon Sect also has its own rules.
If Fellow Daoist Xu Jiu wishes to impart the complete Vajra Technique of my Jade Dragon Sect, there is a small condition.
That means becoming an outer disciple of my Jade Dragon Sect, which would be a good way to give an account to the sect.
"But it seems Fellow Daoist Xu Jiu is not here today? If Fairy Qin has any contact with Fellow Daoist Xu, please inform her of this as well."
Upon hearing this, Qin Chengcheng's expression suddenly turned cold:
"Hmph, you sects love to go back on your word. You made a promise back then, and now you're adding conditions."
I can't get in touch with Xu Jiu, but I believe he will know what I said today.
Knowing him as I do, he would never agree to become an outer disciple of the Jade Dragon Sect.
Qin Chengcheng put down her teacup, her gaze sweeping over Long Xitian with lightning speed:
"Don't forget, your Jade Dragon Sect wasn't the only one in the entire Qi Kingdom to bring back the Vajra Technique from the Vajra Temple in the Central Region."
Xu Jiu could have easily obtained the subsequent cultivation techniques through other means.
She paused, her voice suddenly turning cold:
"However, if it really comes to that, you should think carefully about who will bear the reputation of your Jade Dragon Sect for being treacherous."
Upon hearing this, Long Xitian's forehead immediately broke out in a fine sweat.
He explained with a pained expression:
"Your Excellency Qin, please understand that I did not perform well in this trip to the secret realm, and my master has already reduced many of my privileges."
"Now that the matter of passing on the Vajra Skill is entirely in Elder Xu's hands, I am truly powerless to do anything about it."
A knowing glint flashed in Qin Chengcheng's eyes.
Elder Xu?
She immediately thought of Xu Tianyue, the uncle of Xu Shixian who had once proposed marriage to Miaoyinfang, a cultivator with the cultivation level of a fake elixir.
"It's him? Humph!"
Qin Chengcheng sneered.
She wasn't afraid of Xu Tianyue back then, and now that her array formation skills have greatly improved and she has obtained a divine soul inheritance, she is confident that she can escape unscathed even if she fights a fake Core cultivator head-on.
Seeing that the Jade Dragon Sect had gone back on its word, she was extremely displeased.
"Your Jade Dragon Sect will regret this behavior one day!"
Turning her head, she looked at Qi Wuba:
"Fellow Daoist Qi, I've heard that the royal family also possesses the third stage of the Vajra Technique, right? I wonder what conditions are required to borrow it and practice it?"
"You're too kind, Fairy Qin. The royal family does indeed possess such techniques, but these third-tier cultivation methods are generally passed down to one's own people."
However, if Fairy Qin were to speak up, and it were only for Fellow Daoist Xu Jiu to observe and cultivate, then this matter could be discussed.
Given Brother Xu's talent in body cultivation and his character, I, Qi, am willing to vouch for him to the elders of the clan.
These words elicited various reactions from the people present.
Qi Yourong took a deep look at her muscular brother, a hint of approval in her eyes.
A hint of surprise flashed in Feng Qingjun's eyes, Qi Yunxi took a sip of tea thoughtfully, while Leng Jianfei snorted coldly, his face growing increasingly gloomy.
Qin Chengcheng's lips curled slightly, seemingly quite satisfied with the answer. She then turned to Long Xitian in the corner, her gaze turning cold again.
"Long Xitian, what does your Jade Dragon Sect have to say?"
Long Xitian immediately broke out in a cold sweat: "Please give me a chance, Fairy. I will report to Elder Xu right now."
When it comes to matters of great importance concerning the reputation of the Jade Dragon Sect, he no longer dares to make decisions on his own.
Not long after Long Xitian sent out his transmission talisman, two powerful Core Formation auras suddenly appeared above Lake Sea Immortal City.
These two auras rushed towards Chen Yi's private kitchen without any attempt to conceal their presence, attracting the attention of the cultivators in the city.
The elites in the courtyard were the first to sense this oppressive aura. They immediately put down their tasks and quickly lined up in the courtyard to greet it.
As the owner of the private kitchen, Chen Yi also activated the outermost protective array at the right time, respectfully awaiting the arrival of the two True Immortals.
(End of this chapter)