"Elder Liu, this is Elder Feng. Elder Feng, this is Elder Liu Yang. He'll be the one handling the Azure Bridge!"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao introduced the two of them to one another.
"Elder Liu Yang!"
Elder Feng looked at Zhang Xuan with a slight frown on his forehead.
He had thought that Zhang Xuan was the direct disciple of the pavilion master, but who would have thought that he would be participating in the Azure Bridge too?
Did this mean that Zhang Xuan was the number one expert under a hundred years old in the sect?
The number one expert in his twenties?
Since when did the Seven Star Pavilion become such a plaything?
"Since we've decided to have you participate in the Azure Bridge, I'm sure that you'll stand out from the crowd. It just so happens that I have some questions regarding my cultivation, and I hope that Elder Liu will be able to answer them!"
Elder Feng lowered his head and clasped his fist.
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao didn't say a word.
As long as Zhang Xuan didn't die in the Azure Bridge, he would become the future head of the Seven Star Pavilion. As the person in charge of Pavilion Master Kui Xiao's hidden strength, Elder Feng had to submit to him.
As such, this was a test from Pavilion Master Kui Xiao, as well as an opportunity for Elder Liu to establish his authority.
Once he lost control of the situation, he would lose control of the strongest force under the Sevenstar Pavilion's sect master. Then, it would be difficult for him to obtain the position of sect master.
"Feel free to speak," Zhang Xuan said with a nod.
Elder Feng said, "I've cultivated the Seven Star Palm to the third dan, but I found it difficult to continue on. May I know if Elder Liu has any suggestions for me?"
The Seven Star Palm was one of the core battle techniques of the Seven Star Pavilion. It possessed incredible might, and many of the elders had cultivated it before.
"That question is a little too general …"
Before Zhang Xuan could reply, Pavilion Master Kui Xiao had already interjected.
It was understandable for a subordinate to submit to Pavilion Master Kui Xiao, but at the very least, the other party should explain the problem clearly.
There were at least several hundred reasons why a subordinate would be unable to continue on after reaching the third dan of the Seven Star Palm. If the other party didn't mention anything about his condition, how was he supposed to answer the other party's question?
Even Pavilion Master Kui Xiao couldn't help but be confused.
"It's fine!" "If I'm not mistaken, eighty-one years ago, Elder Feng's internal energy was severely damaged, and he nearly died from it, right?" Pavilion Master Kui Xiao asked with a smile.
That's right! "
Elder Feng nodded as he shot a glance at Pavilion Master Kui Xiao.
Eighty-one years ago, he was besieged by his enemies and almost died. It was this person in front of him who saved him. That was why he was completely loyal to him and was willing to live behind the scenes, helping to resolve all of the other's troubles.
Who could have thought that Pavilion Master Kui would actually reveal it to the other party?
Understanding the meaning behind Pavilion Master Kui Xiao's gaze, Pavilion Master Kui Xiao hurriedly waved his hands. "I … I didn't say that …"
Before I came here, I didn't even know who you were … How did you know that you were severely injured eighty-one years ago? I'm also very confused …
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to explain, Zhang Xuan abruptly interjected, "There's no need for anyone to explain it. Just by looking at it, I can tell that you have expended quite a lot of treasures back then. Even though you have recovered your strength and cultivation, there's still a huge hidden danger lurking within you! If I'm not wrong, when your immortal energy flows through the Zhen Yong and Jiang Yong acupoints, you will feel your entire body numb. As for the Seven Star Palm, these two acupoints are especially important. If your body is numb and your meridians are blocked, you won't be able to reach the fourth level! "
"This …" Elder Feng was taken aback.
What the other party had just revealed was his personal secret. Even Pavilion Master Kui hadn't told him about it, and yet, the other party was actually able to see through it.
"Not only so, your left arm isn't as useful as it was a few years ago, right? Are you unable to control your arm anymore?" Zhang Xuan asked.
Elder Feng's face turned grim.
The other party's words were right.
For some reason, his left arm had been twitching uncontrollably over the past two years, causing it to become incomparably stiff. He had tried countless means to treat it, but to no avail. In fact, he had even consulted many renowned physicians, but none of them could tell what was wrong. So, how did the other party know?
"The cultivation technique that you practiced was known as the Emerald Ripple Art. It was created by the predecessors of the Emerald Ripple Art after observing the waves of the ocean. However, after your inner breath was damaged, you felt that the cultivation technique wasn't powerful enough. On top of that, your zhenqi was also depleted, so you forcefully changed the cultivation technique and converted it into the Blazing Sun Formula that you are currently practicing … It's indeed powerful, but from the very start, your meridians have been nourished by the Emerald Ripple Art. If the Emerald Ripple Art were to suddenly transform into the Blazing Sun Formula, it would be akin to fertile land being nourished by the sun. What do you think will happen?"
Zhang Xuan asked.
"This …"
Elder Feng narrowed his eyes in astonishment. "It will cause the land to dry up and lose its fertility …"
"Losing fertility is the simplest outcome. Over time, the land will turn into a barren land," Zhang Xuan replied.
"Barren land? Surely it can't be that serious? "Pavilion Master Kui Xiao frowned.
He knew that Elder Feng had changed his cultivation technique. Back then, Elder Feng had been so desperate that he was willing to do anything to exact vengeance.
It was for this reason that Zhang Xuan had taken the risk to bestow the Searing Sun Formula upon the other party. There had been times when the other party had been cultivating the Searing Sun Formula, but after reaching the Semi-Divinity realm, Zhang Xuan had gone to great lengths to nurse the other party back to health.
"There's always a limit to what a human body can endure." Zhang Xuan placed his hands behind his back and said, "Elder Feng's inner qi has been completely destroyed, and that's already a huge injury. Under such circumstances, instead of nursing him back to health, he chose to forcefully change his cultivation technique. The fact that he didn't die on the spot is already a testament to his good fortune.
"To tell you the truth, the stiffness in your arm is only the initial symptoms. Within two years, your legs will stiffen up, and your spine will deform, making it difficult for you to even walk. If you don't find a way to resolve this issue as soon as possible, within five years, all of your meridians will be crushed. Your cultivation technique will be destroyed in an instant … "
"Y-you … are you speaking the truth?"
Elder Feng asked with a frown.
Even though his left arm had stiffened up, he still didn't believe the other party's words.
It was simply too shocking.
His cultivation would be destroyed within five years … Why didn't he feel anything at all?
"If you don't believe me, I can let you give it a try!"
With a light chuckle, Zhang Xuan used his finger as a sword and pierced it toward Elder Feng.
This was just an ordinary move without any sword qi or zhenqi. With just a light tap, it landed on Elder Feng's shoulder. In an instant, the latter felt his entire body stiffening, as if he had been frozen in place. Cold sweat trickled down his forehead, and he couldn't help but take a step back. Just as he was about to dodge the attack, the other party's finger followed closely behind, aiming for the other side of his chest.
Just as he was about to move, he suddenly felt as if his aura had been suppressed, and a tearing pain shot through his meridians.
"Pu!"
Elder Feng spurted a mouthful of blood, and his face withered.
Retracting his hand, Zhang Xuan asked calmly, "How do you feel now?"
"I … feel as if all of my meridians will shatter at any moment …" Elder Feng took a few deep breaths before turning to look at the young man before him once more. With deep admiration in his eyes, he said, "Elder Liu, I beseech you to enlighten me and resolve this problem. If you succeed, I'll be willing to acknowledge you as the sect leader!"
To be able to see through so many problems in his body with just a single glance, be it in terms of strength or eye of discernment, he was truly worthy of respect.
"It's simple. Pick up your Emerald Ripple Art and cultivate it from scratch!"
Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
"Cultivate it from scratch? H-how is that possible? "This time, Elder Feng wasn't the only one who was perplexed. Even Pavilion Master Kui Xiao was taken aback by Zhang Xuan's words.
He was currently cultivating the Blazing Sun Formula, and if he were to cultivate the Emerald Ripple Art as well, it could very well lead to a clash between the two cultivation techniques. If he were to be careless, his cultivation could very well go berserk on the spot, resulting in his death.
"Of course, I'm not going to cultivate your Emerald Ripple Art. Rather, I'm going to modify it."
Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and took out a jade token. He tapped on it lightly, and a sliver of his will seeped into it, recording a complete set of cultivation techniques.
Elder Feng took the jade token from Zhang Xuan's hand and took a look at it. Immediately, he began driving his zhenqi according to the instructions. A moment later, he spurted three mouthfuls of black blood, and he felt as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
"This …" Elder Feng clenched his fists tightly as he looked at Zhang Xuan once more. This time, it was no longer admiration but fear and reverence.
At his level of cultivation, he had a clear understanding of his own body. Just by cultivating the cultivation technique that the other party had imparted to him for a short while, he was already able to achieve such an effect. If he were to follow the instructions strictly, he could guarantee that all of the afflictions in his body would be resolved.
The afflictions that had plagued him for more than eighty years, and he had spent innumerable treasures of the sect on them, only to be unable to resolve them. Yet, with just a glance, the other party was able to resolve them with a simple set of cultivation techniques.
This capability was truly unheard of!
Elder Feng wasn't the only one who was dumbfounded. Even Pavilion Master Kui Xiao was dumbfounded.
He had been worried that the other party would be too young to convince the others, but to think that the other party would be so formidable right from the start.
Not only was the other party's talent in battle techniques outstanding, his understanding of the Way of Medicine and cultivation had reached an unfathomable level as well. In fact, even Pavilion Master Kui Xiao was no match for the other party.
"Alright, cultivate according to the requirements of this cultivation technique, and you should be able to resolve all of your afflictions within half a year. In fact, you might even be able to advance your cultivation by a level!" Zhang Xuan waved his hands casually.
To him, this was nothing more than a simple matter.
The other party had used a battle technique to drive the boat, so he was able to see through the afflictions with just a glance. Taking into account the cultivation technique that he had read in the past few days, it was not too difficult for him to come up with a solution.
"Thank you, Elder Liu!"
Elder Feng bowed deeply.
"The formation and seal you left behind should be in front of us, right?"
Knowing that the other party was already deeply impressed by him, there was no need for him to continue speaking. Thus, he turned his gaze forward with a smile.
While the two of them were speaking, the boat had already traveled more than a hundred li on the surface of the sea. Soon, a mirror-like surface of the water appeared before them.
"This is the Sea of Little Mirror. My formation and seal are indeed hidden here."
Elder Feng nodded.
The Sea of Little Mirror was filled with unique aquatic plants that made the surface of the water appear like a mirror. Even Semi-Divinity realm cultivators were unable to notice the formation and seal, so how did the young man before them manage to do so?
Just as Elder Feng was about to ask the other party about it, the young man before him continued speaking.
"The Double Ripples Water Formation is indeed effective in concealing one's presence in the depths of the ocean, but it's still a little too weak to trap a Semi-Divinity realm cultivator. More importantly … the other party is a lifeform that lives in the water all year round, and he possesses exceptional control over the flow of water. If he were to notice this formation, instead of trapping him, he would be able to make use of the power of the ripples within the formation to escape.
"You were able to see through the formation that I set up?"
Elder Feng was stunned.
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