Chapter 79 Departure

  "Ah Sheng, Xiao Zhang Lao has arrived!" Just as Shi Sheng was flipping through the paper and spiritual ink to study the production methods, Lin Wan Er's voice came from outside the door.

  Shi Sheng hastily responded and immediately arrived at the main hall, where Xiao Changlao was sitting upright in a wooden chair. Seeing Shi Sheng, he smiled slightly, while Lin Wan'er obediently returned to her own room.

  "Long time no see, Master!" Shi Sheng said respectfully.

  "Ah, no need to be so polite. This time you didn't get the Cong Zhidan, shouldn't you be very disappointed?" asked Xiao Lao with a seemingly casual tone.

  Shi Sheng replied with a changed expression: "Although I'm somewhat disappointed, it also gave my disciples more motivation. Thank you, Master, for speaking up for me at the commendation meeting!"

  "Alas!" sighed Elder Xiao. "Even so, we still didn't get the Cong Zhidan. It's all because of that Zhou Hong's nonsense. Right, I'll ask you something and you must answer truthfully!"

  "Master, please ask, and I will answer truthfully!" Shi Sheng's face turned serious, it seemed that the Great Elder and Xiao Lao had said something to him, and perhaps they didn't entirely believe in him either.

  "Zhou Hong's temper is notorious for being violent, he wouldn't care about any status and would attack those of lower rank, so Ma Ming shouldn't dare to deceive Zhou Hong. Honestly answer me, have you cultivated before? Or can you really condense a small fireball?" asked Xiao Lao with a slightly furrowed brow and a serious expression.

  Shi Sheng shook his head and said, "Master, that Ma Ming also has some prejudice against me, I'm afraid he wants to complete Zhou Hong's task and use me as a scapegoat."

  Xiao Lao did not speak, staring intently at Shi for a long time, with a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes. Then he slowly said: "Although Song Lao has some opinions about you, after all, he is an elder and will not make things difficult for you in normal times."

  However, Hao Wei is a disciple. This person's heart is not broad-minded, so he may find trouble with you. In the sect, as long as it's not killing fellow disciples, even if it's for the master, it's not good to interfere too much, because the sect does not prohibit some friction between disciples, after all, this is also a kind of exercise.

  "Master, if he kills me outside the sect, won't the sect do anything about it?" Shi Sheng asked.

  "If there is evidence, not only will I not let him off, but the sect will also not let him off. However, if there is no evidence, I am also powerless, so you must be careful!" Xiao Chang sighed, thinking that Shi Sheng was worried about being killed by Huo Wei.

  Shi Sheng's words were actually a reverse question, and Xiao Chang Lao's response meant that as long as he could secretly kill Huo Wei without anyone knowing, the sect would have no way to blame him. Although he didn't currently have the ability to do so, it didn't mean he wouldn't be able to in the future.

  Seeing Shi Sheng seemed to be thinking of something, Xiao Lao smiled and said: "Don't worry, any disciple who has advanced to the Yuanhe realm must go down the mountain alone for a year before they can return to the sect. Huo Wei has already left Tianxuan Sect."

  "Oh? A year of training?" Shi Sheng's eyes lit up.

  "Not bad, that's to say, you still have a year's time, strive to advance to the Yuanhe realm as soon as possible during this period, otherwise, once he returns to the sect, you will definitely be in danger." Xiao Lao said worriedly.

  "When will that Congzhidian disciple be able to obtain it?" Shi Sheng asked the most crucial question.

  Xiao Chang Lao's face darkened, recalling the words of Da Zhang Lao. He slowly opened his mouth and said: "As for the Jingzhi Dan, don't hold out any hope. It will depend on whether you have the opportunity to obtain other rewards in the future."

  Shi Sheng was speechless, never expecting that the Cong Zhī Dān he was about to get his hands on would be ruined by Zhou Hong and Song Changlao. He had no idea what this elder was thinking.

  "Alright, I've said all that needs to be said. You're a clever person and should know what to do. Our sect is different from ordinary people; in fact, only when one reaches the state of yuanhe can they be considered a true cultivator."

  "In the past, you could cultivate techniques such as flying swords and whatnot. At that time, no matter how strong your martial arts skills were, you would still be no match for a cultivator of the mystic arts. Your current abilities are actually not much different from those of top-notch martial artists, and therefore people with limited potential will not receive too much attention from the sect." Elder Xiao cautioned.

  "Master, I'd like to ask, what's the difference between Yuanhe Realm and Huahai Realm? Can't Huahai Realm produce a thought branch? Is it even impossible to create an illusory shadow?" Shisheng asked cautiously.

  "Heh heh, a mere illusion? No need to even think about it. Only those who have reached the Yuanhe Boundary can possess Nianzhi. With the extremely high purity of intent condensed from Nianzhi, one can control the Lingbao and wield the flying sword."

  While the quality of the advanced yuan boundary is poor, the branches are not very lush, and may only have three feet or more high tree branches. The good ones can reach about six feet, almost comparable to a small tree that is robust and vigorous, and the condensed intention force is more pure and thick." Xiao Lao thought Shi Sheng didn't understand, so he explained one sentence.

  "I see, thank you for the explanation!" Although Shi Sheng understood the cultivation system of this world, he still didn't understand what was going on with the virtual shadow in his mind, but he also didn't dare to ask directly.

  "Well, only one year is left, whether you can advance to the Yuanhe boundary depends on your luck. Here are three Xuanling Dan as a reward for you, take them!" Xiao Lao dropped a jade bottle and turned around to leave.

  Shi Sheng stared blankly at the jade bottle, seemingly dazed. After a moment, his face revealed a thoughtful expression: "Others may find it difficult to advance within a year, but with my current situation, as long as I have the Congzhi Dan, perhaps not even half a year will be needed!"

  For the next two days, Shi Sheng prepared to go to Luoyang Valley and continued to practice the Five Elements spell. Finally, he also practiced a simple little secret technique - Mind Transmission Technique!

  This technique uses the power of intention to directly transmit the words to be expressed into the other person's mind, without making any sound on the surface, and outsiders cannot hear it, which is an excellent way to discuss confidential matters.

  On the third day, early in the morning, Shi Sheng and Lin Wan'er took turns handing over, bringing with them a reluctant Jin Ling, to gather at the gate of Tianxuan Sect with Mu Qing and others.

  "Haha, Shi Shidi, I've been waiting for you!" Lin Paozi called out to Shi Sheng from a distance as soon as he saw him.

  "Nice to see you all, fellow seniors!" Shi Sheng didn't expect that among the over ten people present, almost all of them were those who had executed tasks together before. Among them, Guan Ping, Mu Qing, Yuan Yong, Lin Pangzi, Yun Fang and Lan Min were all there.

  There were also five men, two young men and three boys, Shi Sheng had all seen them at the sect's competition venue, and everyone exchanged greetings and chatted for a few words.

  "Right, are we just going out like this without saying a word to the sect?" Shi Sheng asked.

  "Don't worry, I've already made arrangements with the master. We just need to register at the mountain gate and we're good to go. This outing is specially approved by the sect!" Guan Ping smiled, and it seemed that no one else had any objections since Guan Ping was leading the team this time.

  "That's good!" Shi Sheng nodded and went with the crowd to the mountain gate to register, and then a group of twelve people left Tianxuan Sect and headed towards Luoyang Valley. Shi Sheng thought back to Xiao Lao's words, one year was not long, and he still had many things to do, probably not enough time! (End of this chapter, next chapter is more exciting!)

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