Ordinary People: Starting with the Chen Clan

On a gentle mountain peak in the ancestral home of the Chen family, a young man stood on a high platform, his hands forming hand seals. Each movement was slow, yet it possessed a sense of fluidity and ease.

It was as if it were always meant to be this way.

"Every time I watch Xuanzhou make hand seals, I feel a sense of enjoyment and think that the hand seals are nothing special. But when I make them myself, I feel like my hands don't belong to me."

"If you're stupid, then just watch and don't disturb my contemplation. This time, I'm sure I'll be able to master it."

"Heh, you said the same thing last month!"

As the two were talking, Chen Xuanzhou on the stage finished making the last hand seal. Suddenly, fireballs appeared on the stage and slowly rotated around Chen Xuanzhou.

With a flick of Chen Xuanzhou's finger, the fireballs gathered or dispersed as if controlled by his own arm.

"The most crucial aspect of this fireball spell's instantaneous number of casts and its intensity lies in its seventh hand seal, and also..."

After listening to the explanation, the six people below did not leave, but instead gathered together to discuss. Chen Xuanzhou also followed and went to the side to provide one-on-one guidance.

"Alright, that concludes this explanation. As usual, there will be a practical training session in a month. If any of you can defeat me, you will receive one-on-one guidance from me."

After giving his instructions, Chen Xuanzhou clapped his hands and said...

"Hey Xuanzhou, can't you go easy on us? It's been half a year since anyone even touched your clothes. It's driving us all crazy!"

A slightly chubby boy next to him rolled his eyes, feeling quite bitter inside.

"Yes, we've been played like fools by you in all sorts of ways, it's really despairing. How about you let us use some magical artifacts?"

These words immediately drew responses from others.

"Alright, stop joking around. If we could use magical artifacts, what would be the point of actual combat?"

Chen Xuanzhou subconsciously retorted, but as soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly thought of something and immediately changed his words.

"It's not impossible. This time, I will only reveal my Qi Refining Level 5 cultivation and tell you in advance which spells I can use."

If you still can't defeat me after all this, then I have no choice but to tell your parents the truth about the situation.

Of course, if you can defeat me this time, I will allow you to use magical artifacts in the future. This will also serve as training for you on how to use magical artifacts to fight enemies. Magical artifacts are not something you can just activate with spiritual power and slash at your opponent.

Unless they possess extremely powerful magical artifacts, such people might be instantly killed by a master!

As a seasoned teacher with three years of experience, I've mastered the art of using both harsh discipline and gentle persuasion, and with the added support of my parents, I'm sure I can make these little rascals obey.

However, the main purpose of doing so was naturally not for them, but to prepare for his own future.

After explaining to the five people, Chen Xuanzhou turned to the chubby boy who had spoken first.

"Among you, your progress is the slowest. If it's really not going to work out, there's no need to force it. In cultivation, everything still depends on your cultivation level."

Instead of offering words of encouragement, Chen Xuanzhou began to dissuade the other party from cultivation. It wasn't that he had any conflict with the other party, but rather that this was a normal phenomenon in cultivation.

You see, even Han Tianzun was troubled by a fireball spell back then, so cultivation is not something that can be achieved just by hard work, and he would not force the other party to learn magic because of this.

If you don't know magic, then use a magical weapon to hit people; the effect is the same.

The premise is that you must have the cultivation level to be able to control magical artifacts. So in other aspects, he will give reasonable advice based on each person's situation. Only in terms of cultivation level, he always emphasizes it.

The slightly chubby boy was named Chen Xuannian, who was three years older than Chen Xuanzhou. In fact, no one present was younger than him. After all, with his unparalleled talent, not to mention the Chen family, there were very few in the entire Yue Kingdom.

He's too young; naturally, his cultivation should be his priority. He doesn't have time to practice magic. Even if he came, Chen Xuanzhou wouldn't accept him; that would be a waste of both his and the other party's time.

Chen Xuannian was the closest to him. Although he only had four spiritual roots, he cultivated very diligently and was no worse than him.

However, he was indeed lacking in natural talent and his comprehension of magic was only average, which is why he took the initiative to suggest that he not to obsess over magic, and he did so more than once.

The other party may seem happy, but they also have their own ideals and don't want to give up like that.

However, it now seems that the other party has finally grasped the key point.

As expected, Chen Xuannian was not angry when he heard this. Since he embarked on the path of cultivation, he had encountered setbacks more than once or twice. Each time he would only feel a little sad, and life had to go on.

Such an optimistic and positive attitude is also the reason why Chen Xuanzhou values ​​the other party. In his view, spiritual roots determine a person's lower limit, not their upper limit.

Only an indomitable will can be the 'life treasure' that supports a cultivator throughout their life, helping them overcome all obstacles!

Chen Xuannian wasn't the first person he persuaded to give up. For those who were truly unsuitable for magical cultivation, he naturally wouldn't waste his and their time.

Furthermore, each person has different strengths in magic, and he has adjusted several teaching plans accordingly over the years.

"Sigh, fine, I don't have many good points, but I do listen to advice."

"I'll be going now. I'll go back and have a good meal to make up for all the energy I've lost these past few days. Look how thin I've become!"

Before he could finish speaking, he had already turned and walked down the mountain, leaving behind a dashing silhouette.

Chen Xuanzhou didn't even look at him, knowing the other person's personality; he'd be fine in a few days. He then turned to the other five and said, "You all prepare well!"

After saying that, he left. The others began discussing tactics for next month, with some even suggesting they bring the fat man back first, and leave after this match.

Back home, Chen Xuanzhou went into the quiet room and took out several dozen talisman papers, as well as talisman brushes and talisman ink from his storage bag.

However, he did not rush to draw it. Instead, he opened his mouth and an incense burner appeared in front of him. Without Chen Xuanzhou having any control over it, he simply moved his mind and a few wisps of white incense smoke floated out from it and entered his brow.

At the same time, Chen Xuanzhou picked up two talisman brushes. With each stroke, different runes appeared on the two talisman papers.

This was clearly not the first time the other party had done this. The movements of both hands were fluid and without pause, and the speed of both pens was clearly planned. Every pause and transition was carefully designed.

This minimizes conflict between the two parties and increases the probability of success.

With the strokes almost simultaneously completed, a chain of fireball talismans and a Vajra talisman were finished.

"My writing felt pretty good today; looks like I can increase the intensity!"

Chen Xuanzhou was quite satisfied with his performance after drawing the two beginner-intermediate talismans without any mistakes. Then he took out a talisman paper that was obviously thicker from the side.

If you look closely, you can also see faint snowflake patterns on the talisman paper. This is a talisman skin made of snow jade rabbit skin. It can not only withstand stronger spiritual power, but its snowflake patterns can also better absorb spiritual energy.

This ensures that the talisman will not lose its spiritual power even if it is preserved for a long time, making it a commonly used material for drawing high-level talismans.

This time, Chen Xuanzhou didn't use both talisman brushes at the same time. Instead, he quickly drew runes with one hand while making a hand seal with the other hand, and he was also silently chanting something.