Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1506 The Scheme of Showing Off One's Skill
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Inside a medium-sized box in the arena, the lighting was dim, and the air seemed to be shrouded in a heavy veil.

Two middle-aged men dressed in tight-fitting clothes sat upright, their faces concealed by specially made half-silver masks, revealing only their cold jaws and unwavering eyes—they were none other than Ming Xiangyun and Li Lingfeng, the two legion commanders of the Crimson Church.

A long silence flowed between the two, with only the faint noise coming from outside the window as background.

Finally, Ming Xiangyun's low, hoarse voice broke the silence: "Chen Xiaojun, Chen Xinyi, Zhu Wuneng... these people cannot be allowed to live."

Li Lingfeng leaned back slightly, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips beneath half a mask, but it was devoid of warmth: "Hmm... they certainly put on a good show, which made the trip worthwhile."

Ming Xiangyun turned his gaze to him, with a hint of inquiry: "No wonder you strongly suggested that I come and watch the battle in person... Have you seen it before?"

Li Lingfeng let out a short, almost inaudible breath, like a chuckle: "I've met you twice."

"Once was in Hanhai City four years ago. At that time, they were just Soul Venerables and Great Soul Masters. They showed their true colors in the battle against the Flagfish Clan. I have quite an impression of that."

"The second time was a few months ago, when Brother Yan launched the operation... By then, Chen Xiaojun and Chen Xinyi had already reached the Soul King realm."

"This progress..."

He paused, his eyes beneath the mask growing even more unfathomable. "Too fast."

Ming Xiangyun understood.

As the sworn enemies of the Chen family for generations, it's no wonder that Li Lingfeng is so concerned about this matter.

After a moment, Ming Xiangyun spoke in a low voice: "When...will they arrive?"

Li Lingfeng's gaze darkened slightly, his voice calm and even: "It should be... soon."

Ming Xiangyun remained silent, only nodding very slightly and letting out a short "Mm" from deep in his throat.

In the dim light, the two were like lurking shadows.

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The night was deep, and the cool moonlight poured down like mercury into the quiet courtyard of the Chen family mansion.

Chen Xiaojun stood alone by the window, his gaze fixed on the deep night sky, where the bright moon hung alone, and his brows furrowed with thoughts that were difficult to detect.

Light footsteps sounded behind her, and Xia Yun walked over slowly, holding a cup of steaming hot tea in her hand.

"What are you thinking about?" Xia Yun's voice broke the silence.

Chen Xiaojun withdrew his gaze and turned around. "Oh, it's nothing."

"Is it about today's match?" Xia Yun handed over the teacup, her gaze gentle.

Chen Xiaojun took the tea, a faint smile playing on his lips, but did not reply.

Xia Yun looked at him knowingly: "Is it because Xiao Yi revealed her 50,000-year-old soul bone, and the talismanic magic of the Heavenly Talisman?"

"I suppose there's some," Chen Xiaojun said, taking a sip of tea.

“A 50,000-year-old soul bone is indeed precious,” Xia Yun said slowly, “but given her talent and endowment, it is reasonable for her to be among the core disciples of such a top-tier power.”

"In VIP room number 88 today, someone asked about the origin of this soul bone from which kind of soul beast. Such a powerful soul skill is somewhat unexpected."

“Yes,” Chen Xiaojun nodded, “Thunderous Hell Vine.”

Xia Yun's eyes narrowed slightly: "However, what those old foxes are really envious of is probably the Five Thunder Talisman."

"Bai Canhong and Zhixing, those two old men, have a very sharp eye."

Chen Xiaojun understood: "It's because...they can't understand the Five Thunder Talisman."

"It's impossible to understand it," Xia Yun shook his head slightly and sighed, "The mysteries of the talisman path are not something that soul masters can easily fathom."

"At least, even I, an old man, can't figure it out."

"I never expected that Xiao Yi could use the Heavenly Talisman. There is only one in the family who can do that. She is truly a talent favored by heaven."

Chen Xiaojun's heart stirred slightly.

"It's only natural that you don't understand," he thought to himself.

The way of talismans is inherited from Taoism of the past. It is a method to communicate with heaven and earth and borrow the law from heaven and earth. Its core lies in using talismans as a guide to act on behalf of heaven and to imitate the rules of heaven and earth.

Without a solid foundation, how can one even begin to understand it?
However, he naturally couldn't say this aloud, but just smiled faintly: "I didn't expect her to be able to complete the cultivation in just a few months."

"However, the important thing is not the Five Thunder Talisman itself. The Heavenly Scroll is not about the scroll itself, but about 'reaching the heavens'."

"The technique of the Tongtian Talisman, that is the core and key."

Xia Yun pondered, "Hmm, that makes sense. If we can master the technique of the Heavenly Talisman, we can probably make all kinds of talismans with ease."

Chen Xiaojun shook his head slightly: "It's easier said than done."

“I asked Xiaoyi, and she has been cultivating in seclusion for several months, but she has only just mastered two types of talismans. She is still exploring the third type.”

"The condensation of a single talisman is no easy task, let alone the more profound methods of enhancement that follow."

Xiao Yi is skilled in finger techniques, and her current cultivation level is probably far above Zhang Lingyu's in "Under One Person".

Xia Yun was silent for a moment, then suddenly seemed to remember something amusing, a playful smile playing on her lips: "Speaking of which, some of those old foxes from various academies in the VIP room today have already gotten restless."

"Oh?" Chen Xiaojun asked, his eyes filled with doubt.

“Someone couldn’t help but curse under their breath,” Xia Yun said.

Chen Xiaojun was puzzled: "Who are you cursing?" "I'm cursing Tianshi City," Xia Yun's smile deepened, "I'm cursing them for being blind, letting such a peerless gem be obscured, failing to discover Xiaoyi sooner, and letting her slip through the list of geniuses."

Chen Xiaojun chuckled: "Haha, that's interesting. They must be feeling really stifled."

"If they knew that Xiaoyi was already on the list of prodigies, or even at the top..."

He paused, still wanting to say more.

Xia Yun continued, "Their expression must have been incredibly interesting."

He then changed the subject, saying, "Actually, Xiao Yi isn't the only one who's been too sharp-tongued today."

Chen Xiaojun was slightly startled: "Wuneng?"

“Not bad,” Xia Yun nodded. “The Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light that the kid used was far too powerful, which is truly eye-catching.”

"Even Xiao Yi needs to improve her soul power level before she can unleash high-power skills."

"Zhu Wuneng's attack directly crossed the two great gaps between Soul King and Soul Emperor. Its power was too dazzling."

“Indeed,” a hint of solemnity flashed in Chen Xiaojun’s eyes, “This is a rule-level profound technique (i.e., ultimate skill) killing move.”

"His cultivation level is still shallow, so this characteristic is not yet at its peak."

"As his understanding deepens, or as he comprehends the true essence of the divine light in the future, his brilliance will surely become even more astonishing."

For a moment, the two fell into a brief silence, with only the chirping of insects outside the window and the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

After a moment, Chen Xiaojun spoke again: "In addition, there are also people in the family who are pondering the origin of Zhu Wuneng's Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light, hoping to deduce from it and transform it into a profound and inheritable knowledge."

Xia Yun gently put down his teacup, making a soft sound: "It's easier said than done. This kind of rule-level ultimate skill touches the very essence of the five elements of heaven and earth, and is mysterious and unfathomable."

"The family naturally wouldn't dare to hope for that," Chen Xiaojun said calmly. "If we could obtain even a rudimentary understanding of it and turn it into a usable profound-level secret technique, that would be a great blessing. Even if it were downgraded to a secret technique level, that wouldn't be unacceptable."

"As for Wuneng himself..."

He looked out the window at the moonlight. "This is his personal talent. I suspect it may be related to some potential deep within his martial spirit."

Xia Yun looked out at the bright moon and said slowly, "It is a destiny bestowed by heaven, something that others can only envy."

Moonlight streamed through the carved window lattice, quietly spilling onto the desk, leaving behind a clear, silvery glow.

Xia Yun picked up the teacup beside her, took a small sip, and the warm steam blurred her vision.

He put down his teacup and his gaze fell on Chen Xiaojun's calm profile.

“Actually,” Xia Yun’s voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet night, “there is also yourself, young master.”

Chen Xiaojun raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his expression: "Me? The techniques I used today are all old ones from the past. Could it be the Azure Lotus Divine Light?"

Xia Yun slowly shook his head: "The Azure Lotus Divine Light comes from your fifth soul ring. Based on the four rings and ten thousand years, it is used as a powerful debuff soul skill. In the eyes of outsiders, it is just a matter of course that the direct descendant of the Chen family is outstanding and has a successor."

"While it is impressive, it is not particularly remarkable."

Chen Xiaojun remained silent, simply watching Xia Yun quietly, waiting for what was to come.

Xia Yun's gaze was profound: "What they care about are two other points. One is that you withstood the strangulation and erosion of the double soul-binding skills 'Dragon Entangling Thunder Lock' and 'Locking God Ring' and only felt slightly uncomfortable in the end."

"Such physical strength far exceeds common sense and is beyond the reach of ordinary offensive or defensive Soul Masters."

"It should be known that when Yu Zhijun used all his strength, including the Overlord Dragon Technique, that lightning strike was enough to severely injure an ordinary Soul Emperor."

Chen Xiaojun's throat bobbed slightly as he suddenly realized that he had inadvertently overlooked this point.

Xia Yun's gaze never left him, and he continued, "Secondly, and more discreetly."

"Even with your limbs and even your entire soul power imprisoned and sealed by powerful lightning, you can still wield several divine swords, and the swords move at your will, precisely unleashing the Azure Lotus Divine Light and the Yin-Yang Dao Domain. This sword control technique..."

He paused, his tone becoming more serious, "Too fluent."

Chen Xiaojun's eyes flickered: "So, what does Grandpa Xia Yun think they're suspecting?"

Xia Yun's expression turned unusually serious: "Some people suspect that the young master has already activated the 'Upper Soul Nest'."

He noticed Chen Xiaojun's still calm expression and added, "In addition, there is speculation that you may have cultivated some kind of extremely rare secret technique, which allows you to still flexibly control your martial soul even when you are restrained by external forces."

He sighed softly: "Xiao Yi's 50,000-year-old soul bone and Tongtian Talisman, and Xiao Wuneng's Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light, are all outward appearances that are sharp and eye-catching."

"What the young master showed today was a profound and understated strength that others could not easily see."

A faint, almost imperceptible smile flickered across Chen Xiaojun's lips: "You have quite the sharp eye."

"I have only learned a little bit about controlling spirits and commanding spirits, and have also cultivated a little bit of the 'Hundred Refinements Technique' from the Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinements, which is the superficial way to transform and control objects."

Xia Yun's expression remained unchanged, and his tone carried a deep warning: "The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind."

"The world of Soul Masters is unfathomable, full of people who pry into others' secrets and have vicious intentions."

"Moreover, the spectators today are all deans who have been teaching at various academies for many years. Their sharp eyes and experience are far superior to those of ordinary soul masters."

"Young Master, you must have been worried about Xiaoyi just now."

The evening breeze swept through the courtyard, rustling the leaves outside the window and making a soft whisper, which made the room even quieter.

The cool moonlight flowed silently, reflecting the lingering worry in Chen Xiaojun's eyes.

(End of this chapter)