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Chapitre 50: Chapter 50: Farce

"Given that Li Zi You has already conceded in the first round of the competition for the young patriarch, we will now proceed directly to the second round: the Four Arts of Immortality."

"The Four Arts are Alchemy, Formation, Talisman, and Weapon Refining. All four will be performed simultaneously, and the final result will be determined by the total value of each side."

"Do you have any questions?"

Li Zi You and Li Zi Mu both shook their heads.

"Very well. Now, may the competitors take the stage."

Li Zi Mu smiled slightly, gesturing for his assistants to come forward. Four people then ascended the stage.

Seeing the lineup, the crowd below gasped in amazement.

"Dan Chenzi from the Alchemy Hall, the eldest son actually invited him."

"Look at that person, Su Pei, the senior disciple of the Divine Talisman Pavilion. It is said that his skills in talismans are exceptionally high, and he is a leader among the younger generation of the Divine Talisman Pavilion."

"Hong Huai from the Weapon Refining Hall is also here. It seems the eldest son is determined to win this position of young patriarch."

"Gan Yuan from the Qi Men. This person is proficient in the Mist Illusion Array, which is quite formidable."

...

The people standing behind Li Zi You showed expressions of concern upon seeing such a lineup, their courage waning before the competition had even begun.

"I once competed with Dan Chenzi two years ago. His strength is immense; I'm afraid I'm no match for him."

"This is bad. Senior Brother Hong Huai taught me my weapon refining skills."

Li Zi You's face turned ashen, cursing inwardly.

"I've provided you all with the best food and drink, and now at a crucial moment, you let me down."

At this point, however, it was too late to change participants. Moreover, he had no replacements and could only offer words of comfort.

"Do your best. If you win, I will reward you generously."

At that moment, the young formation master he had invited spoke loudly:

"Why be afraid? We haven't even started fighting, so there's no reason to be timid. As for Qi Men, I would like to test it today."

With that, he fixed a fiery gaze on the Qi Men disciple, his eyes filled with battle intent.

Upon hearing this, Li Zi You's expression improved somewhat. Lu An could not help but glance at the young man, admiring his remarkable demeanor.

The young man, named Yuan Zong, was just an ordinary rogue cultivator who had gained some reputation solely through his inherited formation techniques and had caught Li Zi You's eye.

The competitors took their places on the stage and prepared to start as soon as the competition began.

Soundproof barriers rose, separating the participants to prevent interference. Although the sound was isolated, visibility remained clear, allowing everyone to see the progress of others.

Lu An did not rush to draw talismans but instead watched the others with interest.

Su Pei noticed this and sneered:

"Feigning mystery."

He then ignored Lu An and focused on drawing his talisman.

He was preparing a second-level Thunder Talisman, and even with his skill, there was a significant chance of failure. He had received news that Lu An could already draw a perfect first-level talisman. Under pressure, Su Pei had chosen this talisman to suppress Lu An.

He gathered his focus, and as he began to draw, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, followed by a gurgling sound. His expression changed, and he hurriedly locked the door behind him, saying to the head of the Li family:

"Sir, I have an urgent need. I will return to compete once I've taken care of it."

Without waiting for a response, he dashed out, running towards the restroom.

While there was no explicit rule against using the restroom during the competition, such an important event as the young patriarch contest made this situation appear rather farcical.

The audience below was stunned, then burst into laughter.

"This person is the senior disciple of the Divine Talisman Pavilion? How ridiculous."

"Seeing is believing. Li Zi Mu invited him? This is laughable."

...

Listening to the crowd's comments, Li Zi Mu's face turned black with anger.

"This Su Pei is really trying to embarrass me on purpose."

The Pavilion Master and the Great Elder of the Divine Talisman Pavilion also had dark expressions. Although they were not on the same side, Su Pei was still a disciple of the Divine Talisman Pavilion, and his actions were a severe embarrassment.

Only Xiao Qian among those present smirked with a glint of amusement in her eyes.

"Hmph, daring to insult me. If it weren't for so many eyes here, I would have had you torn to pieces and fed to the dogs. Such a light punishment is not enough."

She was Ye Xiao Qian, the renowned silver-ranked assassin of the Lingxiao Pavilion. Her purpose for being there was naturally related to Lu An and the position of the Saint Child.

Her concealment technique was exquisite, as even the two Core Formation cultivators present failed to detect any flaw.

Soon, Su Pei returned to the stage, looking somewhat relieved. However, he felt awkward under the odd looks from the crowd.

He took a deep breath to calm himself, then resumed drawing.

But to his dismay, his abdomen pained again, feeling a sensation of eruption. He found himself running back and forth to the restroom dozens of times, each time feeling sharp pain in his abdomen when channeling his true qi.

The audience could no longer control their laughter, unable to close their mouths.

By the time all other competitors had finished their tasks, Su Pei had yet to complete even a single talisman, continuously running between the stage and the restroom.

The farce during the young patriarch contest was an embarrassment for the head of the Li family. He glared at Li Zi Mu and, suppressing his anger, announced:

"The competition is over!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zi Mu shuddered, knowing his chances of winning were slim.

He glared angrily at Su Pei, blaming him for his current predicament.

But Su Pei was too preoccupied to notice him; for some reason, even when not using true qi, his abdomen remained extremely painful. He could only stay in the restroom and not leave.

The final competition of the Four Arts of Immortality ended in this farcical manner.

The result was naturally Li Zi You's victory. It's worth mentioning that the two participants from the Alchemy Hall and Weapon Refining Hall performed impressively, winning with ease.

However, Yuan Zong's victory over the Qi Men disciple thrilled him greatly.

If only the three categories were compared, Li Zi Mu's side would have had a higher value. But due to the absence of one person, Lu An casually drew a high-quality first-level talisman and claimed victory.

The second-level Ningxin Talisman, which he had prepared, was not even used.

He was naturally pleased with the outcome, as drawing a second-level talisman in public would indeed have been too ostentatious.

The subsequent elder voting also came with no surprises, but it was unexpected that Li Zi You was elected with a unanimous vote.

This was unprecedented in the Li family. It's worth noting that Li Zimu had some loyal elders and stewards supporting him. However, during this vote, those elders and stewards seemed to feel embarrassed, and none of them supported him. After the competition, the county governor left early, citing a meeting with Gu Chuanfei to discuss cultivation experiences. Elder Zhang of the Talisman Hall also called upon the master of the Divine Talisman Pavilion to jointly study the path of talismans.

Li Zi You, having gained the position of the young clan leader, was naturally overjoyed. He celebrated with the others until late into the night before everyone dispersed. However, as Lu An was about to leave, Li Zi You stopped him.

"Brother Lu, the position of young clan leader today is all thanks to your help. I am deeply grateful and will never forget your kindness. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know, and I, Li Zi You, will not refuse."

Lu An shook his head and said, "I didn't contribute much this time. It's not necessary for Brother Li to say this."

Li Zi You glanced around to ensure no one was nearby before whispering, "Brother Lu, there's no need to hide it. If it weren't for your methods, how could Su Pei end up like that?"

Lu An was surprised; it seemed Li Zi You misunderstood him. He had not taken any action against Su Pei, and he was puzzled. He wanted to explain but didn't know where to start, so he remained silent. Seeing this, Li Zi You didn't bring up the matter again. Instead, he mysteriously said, "Brother Lu, as for the reward I promised you, I will have someone deliver it tomorrow. But before that, take a look at this."

He led Lu An to a study room and pulled out two scrolls from somewhere, handing them to Lu An. Lu An took them and, upon opening, exclaimed, "The Ding family's Soul Visualization Chart!"


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Chapitre 51: Chapter 51: The Art of the Wood Spirit Formula

"That's right, it's the Ding family's Soul Visualization Chart."

"When we attacked the Ding family, the Ding family's ancestor didn't have time to take it with him, so it ended up in our Li family's hands."

"However, our clan leader also showed some interest in this chart. After all, it's something the Ding family's ancestor was obsessed with, and there might be some secrets."

"So, unfortunately, I cannot give it to Brother Lu. I must go back on my word."

"I can only let Brother Lu view it for now, but it will be reclaimed by the clan leader tomorrow."

Lu An's mind moved. He could absorb the mysterious energy of this visualization chart with just a brief look. However, doing so might be unfair to the Li family. He pondered for a moment and then shook his head. He decided that he would find a way to make amends later. The visualization chart was too important for him to miss.

He smiled and nodded, saying, "It's fine. I'm just curious. A quick look is enough."

He then opened the first scroll and was immediately impressed. The chart depicted a green sapling with fine branches and tender shoots. At the top were the five characters "Nirvana Rebirth Chart."

"It really does follow the lineage of the Withered Tree Spring Chart," Lu An thought to himself.

If one observed carefully, the sapling in the chart was the same one that appeared in the Withered Tree Spring Chart, only it had grown much larger now. As Lu An's consciousness entered it, he suddenly felt an indistinct force flying out from the chart and entering his mind.

In his sea of consciousness, next to the Withered Tree Spring Chart, a new scroll appeared—exactly the Nirvana Rebirth Chart.

Lu An maintained a calm expression, glanced at Li Zi You, and, seeing no reaction from him, he secretly sighed in relief. He rolled up the first scroll and picked up the second one to examine.

This chart still depicted the same tree, but it had grown into a towering giant, blocking out the sky and even obscuring the heavens. Lu An's consciousness entered, and the wondrous effects of this chart were absorbed into his sea of consciousness.

At this moment, an unexpected change occurred. The three charts in the sea of consciousness began to react, their lights shining brightly. The three charts floated into the air, slowly blending together, and ultimately formed a new scroll.

The scroll was made of ancient bronze, very antiquated, and as soon as Lu An's consciousness approached, he could feel an ancient and profound aura. Although it seemed slow, it all happened in an instant.

To Li Zi You, Lu An had merely opened the two scrolls, glanced at them briefly, and then returned them.

Lu An frowned slightly and said, "I didn't see anything special. It's getting late; I'll take my leave."

Li Zi You felt a bit guilty. He had promised Lu An a chance to study, but now he was going back on his word. He clasped his fists and said, "Brother Lu, this is my fault. I will pay double the promised reward as compensation."

Lu An quickly waved his hand and smiled, "There's no need for that. We're beyond such things. Let's not mention it again."

He then bowed slightly and left without looking back.

At the Spirit Talisman Residence, Lu An instructed not to be disturbed and entered the secret chamber. Only then did he take the time to examine the newly merged scroll.

As his consciousness immersed, the scroll slowly unrolled, and the first five characters came into view: "The Wood Spirit Formula."

Following that, a series of smaller characters appeared, clearly outlining a cultivation technique. Lu An's heart shook, and he almost gasped in surprise.

"A soul cultivation technique!"

Soul cultivation was said to be transmitted between heaven and earth, but its lineage had long been severed. To this day, people had only heard about the power of soul cultivation in the past but had never seen it in practice. No wonder the Ding family's ancestor went to great lengths to obtain the Withered Tree Spring Chart; it was for the purpose of reviving the soul cultivation path.

However, he never expected that it would eventually benefit Lu An.

Suppressing his excitement, Lu An continued reading. Once he finished, he exhaled and showed an expression of surprise.

This technique had fifteen levels and could be cultivated directly to the late stage of Core Formation, which truly astonished him. Generally, sect techniques only reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Only core inheritances could advance to Core Formation or even Nascent Soul.

This technique was comparable to such core inheritances, which was an unexpected joy. Additionally, the power of this technique was so remarkable that it almost made Lu An drop his jaw. According to the technique, a practitioner's soul could be more than twice as strong as others of the same realm.

Practitioners needed to cultivate a Wood Spirit inside their bodies and nourish it daily with their soul. Whenever their cultivation broke through, the Wood Spirit would grow a stage, thereby enhancing the soul's strength.

It is worth noting that during the soul nourishment, others' souls could be used, which was somewhat similar to some demonic techniques.

No wonder soul cultivation was extinct; this might also be related to this matter.

However, this method requires an extremely high level of refinement of the soul, which ordinary Qi Refining cultivators cannot practice. By the Foundation Establishment stage, the strength of the soul is usually sufficient, and no one would bother to practice this method again, as it would be a waste of time. Thus, for ordinary cultivators, this method might seem somewhat useless.

But Lu An was different. His soul, refined through the Four Treasures of the Study, was as concentrated as that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, though his total amount was smaller. Cultivating this method not only met the entry requirements but also increased the total amount of his soul, making it almost tailor-made for him.

However, Lu An hesitated a bit. According to the records, although this method was extremely powerful, it had a fatal flaw. Its enhancement focused solely on the soul, completely neglecting the physical body. Generally, ordinary cultivation methods improve both the soul and the body with each breakthrough. The Wood Spirit Formula, however, was extreme in its focus, applying all its effects to the soul.

Thus, once a cultivator practiced this method, their physical body would become a critical weakness. This was why Lu An hesitated; the physical body was fundamental for a cultivator, and once damaged, even a powerful soul would have nowhere to reside.

He scratched his head and rested his chin in thought. After a while, he gritted his teeth and ultimately could not resist the temptation of soul cultivation.

"When fighting others in the future, I'll be cautious. If necessary, I'll find a body-refining method to compensate."

He had already made up his mind. He immediately sat cross-legged and began to cultivate according to the method's description. As the technique operated, true qi flowed slowly.

Starting from the Shenting point, it moved to Huiyin, passing through Qichong, Shencang, and other meridians, and finally returned to Shenting, completing a full cycle of the Great Circulation.

With Lu An's current strength, operating one full cycle required at least two hours, and if any errors occurred, he would have to start over. Thus, one night passed, and he barely managed to complete one full cycle.

However, the result was encouraging. He distinctly felt a hazy seed in the dantian, which seemed not yet concrete. With further cultivation, the seed would solidify, and his cultivation level would reach the first level of Qi Refining.

Given his current Qi Refining Fifth Level realm, returning to cultivate wouldn't take much of a detour. Additionally, without the concern of breaking through bottlenecks and with the help of minor gathering talismans, his progress should be significantly faster.

Just as he was preparing to practice this method while also studying talismans in his sea of consciousness, a voice came from outside the door.

"Master, Elder Zhang from the Talisman Hall is here."


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