Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 60: Chance
After Chen Mu and his men started fighting, they immediately attracted the attention of the headmaster and others on the platform.

The headmaster looked at Niu Dali, who was throwing punch after punch, and smiled. He turned his head slightly and said, "Junior Brother Shi, it seems that the decision we made back then was correct. Junior Nephew Niu has a bright future under your tutelage..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Xin also looked at Niu Dali. Although his face did not show it, anyone could hear the joy in his tone. He said, "Niu Dali practices hard and is indeed a good person."

As soon as he said this, he continued with a smile, "But he's still not as good as Senior Brother Master Ji Lin's nephew... Maybe in half a year, my Shuiyunjian will have another foundation-building cultivator."

The headmaster nodded and brushed his beard, turning his gentle eyes towards the back mountain, and said softly, "I hope so..."

After a moment, the headmaster raised the topic again, asking, "I see that Junior-Martial Brother Niu has already reached the ninth level of Qi Condensation. Why not let him take up a spot on the stage?"

Shi Xin shook his head slightly and replied, "During the previous discussion, I pretended not to agree and agreed to Xuanming's proposal, hoping to inspire his self-reliance... But he unexpectedly changed his usual character and acquiesced to the arrangement after a few days of consideration."

"This is also why I'm disappointed in him... If a great opportunity lies before you, even if everyone stands in your way, you can't give up..."

Upon hearing this, the Sect Master shook his head and laughed, waving his sleeves and saying, "You, if there's something you can't say clearly, you just like to hide it and let your disciples figure it out on their own..."

"Never mind, I won't interfere with your disciple."

The Sect Master calmed himself down and pointed at Chen Mu, who was facing Niu Dali, and asked, "Junior Sister Lin, you've done a good job teaching this boy. He has a low-grade spiritual root, but he has cultivated to the eighth level of Qi Condensation in ten years... It must have taken a lot of effort from you, Junior Sister."

The level of the Spirit Turtle's Breath Concealment Technique was disguised in front of the Foundation Establishment cultivators, like a thin gauze dress that was transparent at a glance.

Lin Shuyun's brows were tightly furrowed, and her beautiful eyes stared at Chen Mu for a long time, obviously lost in thought.

It looked like she didn't pay attention to the conversation between the master and Shi Xin, nor did she hear the master's question.

The Sect Master and Shi Xin exchanged a glance, then softly called out, "Junior Sister Lin? Junior Sister Lin..."

"Ah?" Lin Shuyun subconsciously exclaimed, looked at the two people beside him, and asked, "What happened to the two brothers?"

"Junior Sister Lin, that disciple..."

The headmaster looked at Chen Mu below with a questioning look.

Lin Shuyun frowned and shook his head: "Junior sister also feels strange, I didn't take extra care of him, but his cultivation..."

"Perhaps there are fellow Taoists supporting you at home?"

Shi Xin also expressed his doubts and turned to look at the old Taoist named Zhang beside him.

Zhang Laodao shook his head slightly when he heard this, and recalled, "I heard from my nephew who brought him up that his family is full of ordinary people, and there are no fellow Taoists..."

"And I'm familiar with this boy. He was at the forefront when he was in the outer sect... But what amazed me more at that time was not his cultivation, but his talent for magic..."

"Talent in magic?"

"Indeed, he has mastered the Water Blade Technique to perfection in just two years, and has also mastered the intermediate-level Heavy Wave Sword Technique to perfection..."

The headmaster nodded slightly, his face full of thought, and said, "So, this boy does look a bit like the Qingyuan spirit body..."

"I'm making rapid progress in water-based magic, and my cultivation speed is much faster than those with lower-grade spiritual roots..."

Lin Shuyun murmured to himself, nodding as he spoke, seemingly agreeing with the Sect Leader's statement.

Zhang Laodao also spoke up: "I also leaned towards the Qingyuan Spirit Body at first. After all, our sect has produced this kind of spirit body before, and the records are relatively complete. When comparing them one by one, they do have some similarities."

"The idea of ​​a spirit is too illusory and vague. I think this boy might have... another opportunity."

Shi Xin's pupils narrowed slightly, a gleam of brilliance flashing as he spoke slowly. The Sect Master's expression straightened, and he said wistfully, "Opportunities... aren't rare. With mid-grade spiritual roots like you and me, we've all come this far, and everyone has had their share of opportunities..."

"Take me for example. If I hadn't accidentally found a Jade Purity Small Rebirth Orchid while in the outer sect, how could I have expanded my Dantian and made such rapid progress that I could have surpassed my fellow disciples in one fell swoop. Even Senior Brother Han, who had a top-grade spiritual root, was left behind by me..."

Lin Shuyun, standing by, was also touched by the Sect Master's words of reminiscence. With hazy eyes, he said, "Senior Brother Han...we were best friends back then. He had excellent aptitude and was highly regarded by everyone in the sect. What a pity..."

The headmaster nodded and said, "Even if there is a great opportunity, we must grow up and realize it one by one..."

Before he finished speaking, he turned to Shi Xin and spoke softly.

"Whether it's a spirit or an opportunity, since this boy has entered our sect, he is the foundation of our Shuiyunjian..."

"As for what opportunity it is, we'll investigate it later. If there are no hidden dangers, we'll do our best to protect his growth..."

"My Shuiyunjian isn't one of those evil, devious sects that engage in deceit and fratricide. Junior Brother Shi understands this..."

Shi Xin was shocked after hearing this, and a look of shame appeared on his face. He bowed and said, "Senior brother, your sincere heart for the sect makes me feel ashamed..."

Lin Shuyun covered his mouth with a smile and continued, "Master Qin passed the position of headmaster to you, senior brother. He was really far-sighted. Otherwise, our sect would not be as powerful as it is now."

The headmaster clapped his hands and chuckled, not disguising his emotions, saying, "That happened decades ago, why bring it up..."

Everyone chatted for a while and then turned their attention back to the stage.

When there are more people, it becomes difficult to tell who wins or loses so quickly, because there is no need to consider so many things. Some people just need to attack with all their strength, while others focus on defense.

The disciples of the two peaks fought back and forth on the Gengqi and Renjiu arenas.

The other disciples on the arena had no one to challenge them, but they could not come down either, otherwise they would be considered to have forfeited.

So they simply stood on the stage, calling out to those they knew on the adjacent stages, and all looked towards the place where the competition was taking place, chatting and laughing.

Chen Mu was also pretending to fight with Niu Dali, but in fact he was observing to see which arena he could attack.

"Second brother, look!"

Niu Dali suddenly spoke, but he didn't forget to swing his pair of iron fists.

Chen Mu turned around to avoid the attack, and looked into the distance following his lead.

I saw a figure slowly walking towards the A1 ring. His steps were slow but firm. Under the warm midday sun, his body seemed a little dazzling.

"Zeng Yongan, have you decided to take action..."

As he got closer to the Jiayi Arena, everyone in the arena turned their eyes over there. Even the cultivators fighting on the Gengqi and Renjiu Arenas slowed down their attacks as if they had agreed beforehand.

Finally, Zeng Yongan stepped onto the ring. His face was gloomy and serious, and he obviously regarded this competition as a battle for the great way.

Indeed, if he succeeds this time, the position of true successor will be his...

On the A-1 ring, Zong Bing, dressed in a lake blue robe, stood indifferently, like an orchid out of this world...

"Junior Brother Zeng, I've been waiting for a long time."

(End of this chapter)