Chapter 435: So It Is Meant by Heaven
Unless they are on duty guarding the sect, Nascent Soul cultivators rarely stay within the sect; most of the time, they will be stationed in Lingshan Continent at the Spirit Mountain.
It was only because of the disaster that struck the Yunzhong Valley in Lingshan Continent this time that they returned to the Yunzhong Valley for secluded cultivation.
Nascent Soul cultivators rarely leave their place of secluded cultivation, and they rarely interact with others. They have a strong sense of self-protection. Even if they encounter newly admitted disciples within the past hundred years, they mostly throw them into the trash heap of memory and forget about them before long.
For Nascent Soul cultivators, unless one reaches the Golden Core stage, it’s difficult to catch their attention. With hundreds or even thousands of disciples in the sect, where would they find the energy to remember everyone?
Just like a few years ago when Su Hao defeated her disciple Feng Yuer on the arena, she thought about it for a few days, then completely forgot about it, even forgetting that her own disciple Feng Yuer lost on the arena.
For someone like Feng Qianye, a heavyweight figure in the sect, not remembering a minor figure like Feng Ling was quite normal.
Su Hao could only push further: “Master, my master’s Daoist name is Feng Hua.”
Feng Qianye suddenly realized, “Feng Hua, Feng Feixing! I understand now! I didn’t expect that brat’s grandchild to already be at the Golden Core stage!”
Then she turned to Su Hao and asked, “You want to break through to the Nascent Soul realm?”
Su Hao nodded, “That’s correct!”
Unexpectedly, Feng Qianye said, “Your spiritual power is indeed massive, but strictly speaking, you are only at the third level of the Golden Core stage, the ‘Wheel Core’. It’s still far from breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm. When you reach the fourth level, ‘Golden Solidity’, then come find me.”
Su Hao said, “Master, the reason I came this time is to seek guidance on the cultivation method of Nascent Soul Mind Method. When I cultivate Spiritual Intent, I believe I will also reach the fourth level of the Golden Core stage.”
Feng Qianye subconsciously blurted out, “Don’t aim too high!”
Then, as if remembering something, she asked, “You said earlier, which generation disciple are you?”
Su Hao replied, “I am the 56th generation disciple!”
Feng Yuer was the 55th generation disciple, and Su Hao was the 56th generation disciple, which means Su Hao entered later than Feng Yuer.
He’s already at the third level of the Golden Core stage? And with this massive Golden Core spiritual power that even made her suffocate…
Keep in mind that the super genius Feng Yuer, whom she had high hopes for, is now only at the first level of the Foundation Establishment stage!
Feng Qianye suddenly realized the problem and her eyes widened gradually, “When did you join the sect?”
Su Hao replied, “I joined five years ago!”
Despite Feng Qianye’s broad knowledge and her cultivation of mental qi reaching a realm where she was not affected by worldly matters, she couldn’t help but feel a deep shock in her heart, as an overwhelming sense of disbelief struck her cultivation heart.
“How is this possible?”
Her mind was a bit unstable, and she subconsciously denied Su Hao’s words, “Don’t make baseless claims.”
Su Hao continued, “Four years ago, I defeated your disciple Feng Yuer in the competition and eventually obtained the Qi Refining Senior Disciple Token.”
After speaking, Su Hao reached into his bosom, took out the Senior Disciple Token from the storage space, and placed it in his palm. With its yellow appearance and metallic texture, it was undeniable.
As Su Hao finished speaking, Feng Qianye immediately recalled the scene from four years ago when Su Hao defeated Feng Yuer, causing another shock to her heart!
Four years ago, he was just a Qi Refining disciple…
Feng Qianye couldn’t help but ask, “How did you cultivate? Why did you break through to the Golden Core stage so quickly? Did you use some demonic cultivation method?”
Su Hao showed a look of surprise, “Huh? Can demonic cultivation methods be even faster? Master, if you know demonic cultivation methods, can you teach me?”
After hundreds of years of cultivating mental qi, Feng Qianye’s cultivation speed had been completely shaken by Su Hao’s monstrous cultivation speed. She ignored Su Hao’s curiosity and asked again, “Did you really follow the Wind Vein’s immortal method step by step in your cultivation?”
Su Hao nodded, “Of course, my master said that I have excellent talent and that I’m a genius!”
Feng Qianye thought to herself, “Is this really just about having good talent?”
Feng Qianye looked at Su Hao and her thoughts raced, “Where did this Feng Wei, this genius, come from? To cultivate to the Golden Core stage in just a few years is simply impossible. With this speed, he will soon break through to the Nascent Soul realm! And I happen to have a bottle of Red Spring Refining Spirit Elixir bestowed by the sect master… And I need one more Wind Vein spiritual power to step into the Unity Realm. Originally, I was going to nurture Feng Yuer, but since Feng Wei suddenly appeared, my time to achieve Unity will be greatly shortened. If he can maintain this cultivation speed, at most ten years… It’s really a coincidence, it’s the will of heaven! I should step into Unity and achieve immortality. As for why Feng Wei cultivated so quickly, I’ll find out slowly in the future. However, since Feng Wei has come to me, it’s inconvenient to let others know about his existence. I’ll deal with it after I achieve Fusion.”
With this in mind, Feng Qianye waved her hand, and smoke billowed as she opened a passage archway. Leading the way inside, she invited, “Come with me. Whatever doubts you have, tell me slowly, and I will enlighten you.”
Su Hao calmly followed, confident in his strength.
Even if it’s a mountain of blades and a sea of blood, he dares to charge in!
Soon, Su Hao followed Feng Qianye to the living room. A pot of clear tea was brewed and served on the table near Su Hao’s hand.
After thanking her, Su Hao didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to the point, “Master, I have exchanged all the methods of the Nascent Soul Heart Technique, Ling Technique, and Art Technique.”
With that, Su Hao pulled out three books from his sleeve and placed them on the table, continuing, “But I cannot comprehend their meanings. Many phrases and sentences are different from usual. I heard that Master returned not long ago, so I came specifically to ask for your guidance.”
Feng Qianye remained expressionless, simply saying, “Oh, what are your doubts? Speak freely.”
Su Hao opened the “Art Technique” and pointed to a sentence, “The sky is vast and boundless, with infinite spiritual changes, human desires know no bounds, techniques inherit the divine and thus are born.” He asked, “Master, what does ‘Heavenly Spirit Human Technique’ and the phrase ‘Boundless, Infinite, Ultimate, Thus Born’ within the technique known as ‘Dawn-Dusk Needle Wind Technique’ in the Yuan Ying realm?”
Su Hao chose to bring out the “Art Technique” first instead of the urgently needed “Heart Technique” for two reasons. First, to show that he was more interested in the Art Technique, and second, to avoid being sent back by Feng Qianye after explaining the Heart Technique, only to return after mastering the Ling Technique and Art Technique. That would be truly troublesome.
It was better to start with the Art Technique, then move on to the Ling Technique, and finally the Heart Technique. This way, until all three books were decrypted, there was no need to worry about being sent back.
However, Feng Qianye didn’t rush to answer Su Hao’s question. Instead, she said, “Feng Wei, breaking through the Nascent Soul realm is extremely dangerous. If you are careless, your cultivation will be destroyed, and you will never recover. This is the fundamental reason why very few disciples have successfully broken through the Nascent Soul realm over the years. You understand?”
Su Hao replied, “Thank you for the advice, Master. I understand.”
Feng Qianye lifted the tea cup, took a sip, and then gently put it down before continuing, “When a disciple wants to break through the Nascent Soul realm, it is a major event for our Yunzhong Valley. Once you successfully break through, our Yunzhong Valley will have one more powerful elder, and the strength of the sect will take another step forward. In the vast world of cultivation, we will also have a place among the major sects.”
Su Hao listened quietly and probably guessed what Feng Qianye was going to say next.
Sure enough, Feng Qianye continued, “Feng Wei, breaking through the Nascent Soul realm is no longer just your own business, but also concerns the entire sect. Therefore, I need you to go back and practice. Every six months, report to me on your progress. Understand?”
Su Hao’s little trick was suddenly useless. Regardless, he had to report back every so often! Su Hao didn’t hesitate and nodded directly, “Understood, Master. I will come to report every six months from now on!”
If he didn’t agree, he wouldn’t be able to obtain any real information, but once he agreed, he could simply come back once a year! Could Feng Qianye really eat him up?
As for trying to avoid it…
Anyway, it wasn’t a big deal, and Su Hao was a person of integrity. If he didn’t agree, he wouldn’t agree, but if he did, as long as it didn’t involve principles, he would try his best to fulfill it.
Feng Qianye smiled satisfactorily and then said, “Let’s start with the Art Technique. I will explain it to you step by step.”
