I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 319 - 258: Venerable Master Hehuan
"Alright, you may leave."
The Daoist on the bed spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. ๐ป๐โฏโฏ๐ค๐๐๐๐ฐ๐๐๐.๐ธ๐๐ฎ
He wore a purple Daoist robe, embroidered with dark gold sword patterns. His presence exuded a sharp aura completely distinct from the decadent atmosphere of Hehuan Cave.
This person was none other than Chen Sheng, who had been cultivating steadily in the Hehuan Union Sect for fifteen years.
"As you command!"
The four maids bowed respectfully and gently exited the cave dwelling. Before leaving, they softly lowered the veil, isolating the interior of the cave from the outside world.
Once Chen Sheng was alone in the cave, he slowly closed his eyes and began to circulate his cultivation technique.
The talent of his Celestial Grade Spiritual Root revealed its power at this moment, as the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged toward him like a tide, flowing into his Dantian along his meridians.
Over fifteen years, countless resources he had gathered were refined one by one, and now his cultivation had firmly reached the Mid-stage Golden Core!
Compared to the improvement in cultivation, his achievements in the Sword Dao were even more astonishing.
At this moment, within his sea of consciousness, an expansive world of Sword Dao unfolded, with countless resplendent stars of swords floating in the void, resembling a miniature starry sky.
The star representing "Sword Qi Thunder Sound" glimmered with a light purple hue, surrounded by countless strands of tiny thunder light. With each flicker, a deafening thunder roared, seemingly capable of tearing through the void.
The star symbolizing "Sword Refining and Silk Condensing" appeared silver-white, with countless threads of sword qi as fine as hair entwining around it, weaving like living creatures, emanating a chilling sharpness.
The star for "Sword Light Division" shone a dazzling gold, continuously splitting small projections of sword light on its surface. Each projection possessed the same power as the main body, densely packed like a curtain of golden rain...
Under the enhancement of the Sword Dao Genius talent, these swordsmanship skills were completely fused into one by Chen Sheng, elevating his Sword Dao Realm far beyond the peak standard of his previous life.
After a long while, Chen Sheng slowly opened his mouth, and a thumb-sized sword pill was expelled from it.
The sword pill was pale blue, with dense void runes flowing on its surface, constantly moving like living creatures, emitting faint spatial fluctuations.
Upon its appearance, the sword pill immediately merged into the surrounding void, vanishing as if it had never existed.
Subtle energy ripples echoed in the void as the sword pill absorbed the Void Power for tempering.
This "Void Sword Pill" was the lifebound flying sword he had painstakingly refined over fifteen years.
Using the Void Secret Technique from the Four Seas Void Transformation Atlas as its core, it incorporated high-tier spiritual materials like "Void Stone" and "Star Meteorite Iron". Now, it had reached quasi-Tier Four, far surpassing the sharpness and toughness of an ordinary Tier Three Top Grade Flying Sword.
Half an hour later, the sword pill re-emerged from the void, with its surface void runes becoming even more brilliant, radiating even stronger sword qi.
Chen Sheng raised his hand, and the sword pill autonomously flew back into his mouth, merging into his Dantian. He exhaled a long breath of impure air, satisfaction gleaming in his eyes as he muttered to himself:
"After twelve years of refining with the aid of Void Power, this lifebound flying sword is finally quasi-Tier Four!"
As his Sword Dao talent elevated once more, the Nascent Soul foundation he accumulated in his past life ignited like kindling, fully unleashing its potential.
Now, even without relying on Void Power, his pure swordsmanship was sufficient to dominate the Golden Core Realm. Even a Golden Core Perfection Cultivator from a major sect would not be his match!
At this moment, a slight communication talisman flew in from outside the cave, landing gently before Chen Sheng like a feather.
He raised his hand and crushed the talisman paper, and an old voice echoed in his mind with a certain caution.
Chen Shengโs heart stirred, and he spoke, "Come in!"
The stone door of the cave slowly opened, and an elderly Daoist with crane-like hair but a youthful face walked in briskly.
He wore the iconic red Daoist robe of the Hehuan Union Sect, the collar embroidered with a pink Hehuan Flower, and a copper "Hehuan Bell" hanging at his waist. The bell body was carved with intricate Gathering Skill runes.
As soon as the old Daoist stepped into the cave, he fell to his knees with a thud, his voice filled with unmistakable reverence:
"Subordinate Hehuan Daoist pays respects to Venerable Master!"
This old Daoist was the Sect Master of the Hehuan Union Sect.
Fifteen years ago, after leaving Black Wind City, Chen Sheng traveled westward and ultimately chose the Hehuan Union Sect as a temporary spot for cultivation.
He did not employ a strategy of cunning substitution but instead directly imposed his dominance through the sword.
At the Sect Plaza of the Hehuan Union Sect, he shattered the Hehuan Daoistโs Lifebound Magical Artifact "Hehuan Fan" with a single strike.
Then, with lightning-fast tactics, he captured all three Golden Core and five Fake Pill cultivators in the sect and planted a "Divine Soul Restriction" in their sea of consciousness.
Thereafter, he rightfully became the "Venerable Master" of the Hehuan Union Sect, closing himself off to cultivate in Hehuan Cave, with no one daring to raise objections.
Chen Sheng leaned against the cloud bed, his tone indifferent: "What is it? Speak!"
Hehuan Daoist quickly got up but still kept his head lowered, not daring to meet Chen Shengโs gaze directly:
"Venerable Master, recently our sect has had a conflict with White Crane Ascendant from White Crane Mountain..."
"A Fake Pill cultivator from our sect was slain by White Crane Ascendant, and his corpse was hung outside the mountain gate as if to demand an explanation from you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shengโs brow slightly arched, with a flicker of coldness flashing through his eyes.
He had practiced cultivation in the Hehuan Union Sect for fifteen years, adhering to a "low-key accumulation" style, never actively provoking external forces. The sudden emergence of White Crane Ascendantโs issue clearly indicated someoneโs scheming behind the scenes.
"White Crane Ascendant, Golden Core Perfection, such a fine act of using one to kill another."
"Do they think Iโve been dormant too long and are intentionally aiming at me? Tell me, among your subordinates, who committed the foolish act?"
Hearing this, cold sweat instantly formed on Hehuan Daoistโs forehead, and large beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks, soaking the front of his Daoist robe.
He hurriedly knelt down again, his voice containing a sobbing tone:
"Venerable Master, please discern! This matter is unrelated to this subordinate! As for who did it, this subordinate can only speculate without concrete evidence..."
He knew full well that several cultivators within the sect were dissatisfied with being controlled by the Divine Soul Restriction and had been secretly colluding with external forces, seeking a chance to escape Chen Shengโs control.
The provocation by White Crane Ascendant was most likely the result of these people secretly engineering it.
However, he dared not break it down directly โ those people also had forces supporting them, and if they couldnโt be toppled, it could backfire.
But under Chen Shengโs cold gaze, Hehuan Daoist finally summoned the courage to utter a name:
"Venerable Master, this subordinate suspects... that it was the Red-haired Monster responsible for outer sect affairs."
"A few years ago, he had private interactions with White Crane Ascendantโs disciple under the pretense of โexchanging Gathering Skillโ..."
Having said this, he kept his head down firmly, displaying a "better my friend dies than me" demeanorโ as long as he could clear himself, sacrificing a Red-haired Monster was of no consequence to him.
Chen Sheng nodded slowly, not probing into the details further nor showing any anger but merely spoke lightly:
"Go bring Red-haired Monster, as well as the Golden Core cultivator โBlack Blade Old Ghostโ responsible for external affairs and the four Fake Pill cultivators, to me."
"Yes! Subordinate obeys!"
Relieved of a great weight, Hehuan Daoist hurriedly got up, stumbling as he rushed out of the cave dwelling, as though chased by a flood of beasts.
Watching his disheveled figure, Chen Sheng shook his head gently. These Demonic Cultivators, even with the Divine Soul Restriction placed, would never learn to behave.
