Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 659: You Call This a Minor Breath Control Technique???_1

"What are you saying? The Great Elder is now a Disciple in the Virtue Sect?" Disbelief was clear on the Yanhua Sect Leader's face.

He had sent the Great Elder to recruit the other party, so how had the Great Elder ended up joining them instead?

"Yes, the Great Elder said not to contact him anymore, fearing the new Sect Leader would misunderstand." The Outer Sect Deacon's expression was a mixture of amusement and exasperation. What on earth was this? In the Yanhua Sect, the Great Elder was a figure of high status and significant power; the only one who could contend with him was the Sect Leader himself.

As for the Supreme Elder, he was perennially in seclusion, constantly striving to break through from the Cultivating Void Stage to the Body Integration Realm. He was the bedrock of their Yanhua Sect. The Sect Leader and Elders below him were cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage, responsible for managing the Sect.

"Did he really say that?" The Yanhua Sect Leader's eyes widened, but he quickly calmed himself.

When something abnormal occurs, there must be a hidden cause. The cultivation technique passed down in the Yanhua Sect could allow one to reach the Body Integration Realm. For someone of the Great Elder's standing, both cultivation techniques and resources were indispensable. What could the Virtue Sect possibly possess that was better than what the Yanhua Sect offered? If the Great Elder had defected to a major Righteous Path sect like the Qingtian Sword Sect, the Yanhua Sect Leader could understand. But defecting to the Virtue Sect, a sect merely at the Qi Cultivation Stage with no resources to speak of—that was truly preposterous.

"Yes, that's what the Great Elder said," the Outer Sect Deacon could only answer honestly.

"Did he say anything else?" the Yanhua Sect Leader pressed.

The Deacon shook his head, indicating nothing more was said, and then recounted the earlier situation. After listening, the Yanhua Sect Leader fell silent.

His expression turned grave. He couldn't make sense of it at all.

"I understand. You may leave. For now, do not let this matter spread," the Yanhua Sect Leader instructed.

The Great Elder deserting... an incident like this would undoubtedly affect the entire Yanhua Sect, from top to bottom.

"What about the Virtue Sect then..." the Outer Sect Deacon asked.

"You don't need to concern yourselves with it. I will handle this matter personally." The Yanhua Sect Leader knew this was no ordinary affair; there had to be some hidden secret he wasn't aware of. Otherwise, why would the Great Elder leave for no reason?

"Yes, Sect Leader." The Outer Sect Deacon understood. It seemed the problem was quite significant.

After the Outer Sect Deacon left, the Yanhua Sect Leader began to ponder his next course of action.

Ultimately, he concluded he had no choice but to go and investigate the situation himself.

But the thought of his own Great Elder's bizarre defection filled him with apprehension. Yet, not going was not an option. If he didn't get to the bottom of it, he wouldn't be able to rest easy. After all, this Virtue Sect was right next to his own. He had initially dismissed it as insignificant, but now it seemed like a major pitfall. He definitely had to go, but he couldn't just go recklessly. I must bring everything I might need. If a fight breaks out, I'll have support, the Yanhua Sect Leader decided. Since going was unavoidable, he resolved to bring more Magical Artifacts.

Fully armed, he then used an Escape Technique to arrive at the Virtue Sect.

The moment he looked up, he saw his Great Elder sweeping the grounds. Shockingly, his strength had reverted to that of a Mortal—all his cultivation was gone.

"You... What's happened to you?" The Yanhua Sect Leader was astounded. What is this situation?

"Hm? Why are you here?" The Great Elder seemed somewhat surprised.

"Xia Houqing, your Divinity Transformation Stage cultivation base! What happened to it? What are you doing here?" the Yanhua Sect Leader demanded.

He never imagined that such a drastic change could occur in just two days.

"Oh, I dispersed my cultivation. Now I'm cultivating... no, that's not right. I should say I'm undergoing Cross-robbery." The Great Elder's actual name was Xia Houqing, and he paid no mind to the Yanhua Sect Leader's shocked expression.

He himself had been even more shocked than the Sect Leader earlier.

"Cross-robbery? What exactly is your situation?" The Yanhua Sect Leader's expression softened slightly. He had just used his Divine Sense to inspect Xia Houqing and found that he wasn't being controlled, nor was his Divine Sense tainted.

What was strange was that although Xia Houqing had dispersed his own cultivation, why hadn't it damaged his lifespan or foundation? It was as if he had reverted to a state of never having cultivated at all; even his previously depleted lifespan had been restored.

"Well, I'm cultivating the Virtue Sect's 'Complete Evil to Complete Good Skill.' The cultivation method is rather unique. Basically..." Xia Houqing gave a brief explanation.

"Cultivating Virtue instead of Mana? That's too absurd..." After listening, the Yanhua Sect Leader's face was etched with disbelief.

Yet, Xia Houqing had actually done it, which meant it had to be true. After all, his own cultivation and Xia Houqing's had both been at the Divinity Transformation Stage.

"So, this Tribulation of yours, when can it be converted into Virtue?" the Yanhua Sect Leader asked. Since you claim cultivating Virtue is so powerful, when will you succeed?

"Let me see..." Xia Houqing opened his Virtue Panel, an interface that anyone who cultivated the 'Complete Evil to Complete Good Skill' would obtain.

[Name: Xia Houqing]

[Level: None]

[Virtue: 0]

[Tribulation: In Progress (98%), completion will reward Virtue ×1]

[Talent: Not activated, can be activated after the first Tribulation is completed]

[Attributes]

[Omitted]

[Spells]

[Omitted]

"Soon. It'll be done once I finish sweeping this area." Xia Houqing glanced at the display and quickly finished sweeping the remaining spots.

Then, under the Yanhua Sect Leader's incredulous gaze, a speck of Virtue emerged from within Xia Houqing's body. Along with it, Mana began to generate. Just like that, Xia Houqing once again became a cultivator at the First Layer of Qi Refining.

Xia Houqing, however, looked somewhat dazed. "So, cultivation techniques can be cultivated like this, and Spells are also so profound. What on earth have I been cultivating all these years?"

"What's wrong with you?" The Yanhua Sect Leader was also startled. Why has he suddenly become like this?

"It's nothing. I just feel that all my years of cultivation have been a waste." Xia Houqing shook his head but didn't explain further. I've joined the Virtue Sect now and am no longer a member of the Yanhua Sect. Therefore, the new insights I gained after my breakthrough naturally belong to the Virtue Sect's cultivation techniques and cannot be revealed to outsiders. The transmission of cultivation techniques is the foundation of a sect; it cannot be casually discussed.

"Alright, didn't you say earlier that you wanted to exchange a couple of moves with me?" Xia Houqing abruptly changed the subject, leaving the Yanhua Sect Leader somewhat confused.

"You're only at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Exchange what moves? I could injure you without even lifting a finger," the Yanhua Sect Leader said disdainfully. This kid must be out of his mind.

He definitely wouldn't dare to kill him. Xia Houqing now had Virtue protecting his body. Even if it was just a little, it was an incredibly rare boon; even seniors at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage might not be able to obtain any. If he, the Sect Leader, were to attack, he himself would suffer a backlash.

"Well then, why don't you try taking one 'Burning Flame Technique' from me?" Xia Houqing suddenly grinned slyly, intending to set up his former Sect Leader.

He currently only had a single point of Virtue. Indeed, it couldn't threaten someone at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but he was confident he could make the Yanhua Sect Leader, a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator, look quite pathetic.

"Are you insane?" The Yanhua Sect Leader hadn't expected Xia Houqing to say such a thing.

"Fine, I'll take one move from you."

The Yanhua Sect Leader considered it. Xia Houqing must be quite confident. This is likely related to his defection from the Yanhua Sect.

To be on the safe side, he activated all the Magical Artifacts he had brought, along with defensive Spells, layering himself thoroughly with protections.

Xia Houqing wasn't particularly surprised or displeased to see this; it was normal for his opponent to be cautious.

"Are you ready? Should I wait a bit longer for you?" Just like Wang Linchi had done before, Xia Houqing very kindly reminded his former Sect Leader.

"No need, my defenses are up." The Yanhua Sect Leader showed no signs of underestimation. Instead, he asked with some curiosity, "Are you really that confident in yourself?"

"But of course! I am from the Yanhua Sect, after all. I have already cultivated this 'Burning Flame Technique' to Fulfillment," Xia Houqing stated proudly.

This left the Yanhua Sect Leader speechless. So you do remember you're from the Yanhua Sect, huh? And what damn use is cultivating a minor spell like the 'Burning Flame Technique' to Fulfillment? It might work against Mortals, but even cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage might not fall for it. You should at least use something a bit more advanced!

Then again, the Yanhua Sect Leader mused, Xia Houqing has only just recovered his Qi Cultivation Stage cultivation; he only has that little bit of Mana. Being able to cast the 'Burning Flame Technique' is already quite good.

"Get ready, I'm making my move," Xia Houqing reminded him again.

The Yanhua Sect Leader subconsciously nodded, about to say, Bring it on. If I so much as frown, I lose.

But the next moment, he saw a terrifying river of fire surging towards him.

"You call this the 'Burning Flame Technique'?! How can a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage like you unleash something like this?!!!"