System crash? I prove it with my control panel!

A handsome young man in a green robe, holding a book, emerged from the bamboo forest.

However, his current awkward and embarrassed expression ruined his refined demeanor.

"Oh, it's Senior Brother Zhai Ji!"

Upon seeing the person emerge, Chen Wen feigned recognition, stepped forward, and bowed, saying:

"Who knew that Senior Brother Zhai had such refined tastes, reciting poems in the bamboo grove under the moon, making others envious~"

Upon hearing this, Zhai Ji put away the scroll, his face slightly flushed.

"I'm just being used as a gatekeeper, and I'm just amusing myself out of desperation."

Chen Wen was shocked to hear this. Zhai Ji was from the Beast Taming Peak and was said to be the son of the deputy head of the Beast Hall. Even if he was usually low-key and honest, how could he be ordered around like this?

He immediately asked curiously, "Oh~ There's actually someone who would treat Senior Brother Zhai like that? That's really too much!"

"It's because my cultivation level is too low; I haven't been able to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining."

Zhai Ji seemed to have found an outlet for his frustrations, and quickly grabbed Chen Wen, pouring out his grievances.

"Junior Brother Jingwen, as you know, our Beast Hall has always taught the way of taming beasts since childhood. Living with spirit beasts and watching them grow is our path of cultivation."

"My father found a spirit beast and signed a blood pact with me early on, insisting that I grow up with the spirit beast. However, the sect would not allow it and insisted that I cultivate on my own. Although I have a high-grade spiritual root, after signing a pact with the spirit beast, my cultivation on my own is twice as difficult..."

Chen Wen became increasingly curious about the inheritance of the Beast Hall's techniques as he listened.

It turns out that this Beast Hall technique can only be mastered by growing together with a spirit beast; after the spirit beast breaks through, it will give back to its master.

Now, Zhai Ji wants to cultivate and break through on his own, which means that half of the spiritual power he cultivates must be given to the spirit beast. That's why he is only at the third level of Qi Refining.

Once you reach the third level of Qi Refining, you cannot enter the inner sect and cannot choose the true teachings of their Beast Taming Peak.

Therefore, he must achieve a top 100 ranking in this competition.

He arrived at Qingchi Peak and happened to land in this bamboo forest.

Today I met He Yuhao and his group, and after some coercion and enticement...

He agreed that He Yuhao and the others were blocking the other disciples.

In return, they would protect Zhai Ji tomorrow, ensuring he is eliminated from the top 100 again.

Everything was going smoothly until he ran into Chen Wen.

He already knew that Chen Wen was at the fourth level of Qi Refining, so he wanted to hide and pretend he hadn't seen him.

But Chen Wen immediately revealed his whereabouts...

After saying that, Zhai Ji looked resentful and said, "Junior Brother Jingwen, I originally intended to pretend I hadn't discovered you and get away with it, but now that things are like this, how am I supposed to end this..."

"Senior Brother Zhai, you know I'm in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, but have you ever considered that I might possess spiritual consciousness?"

Chen Wen also looked helpless.

Senior Brother Zhai was sitting in the bamboo forest. When he saw him coming, he observed him furtively. It was hard for him not to notice.

Zhai Ji was taken aback upon hearing this, then gave a wry smile:

"It seems I was careless, Junior Brother Jingwen, I apologize."

"In that case, you may go up the mountain. When you arrive, take a slightly longer route and say you're going up from another direction, how about that?"

Zhai Ji was more inclined to follow his heart and didn't want to make things difficult for him; he just wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

Chen Wen said,

"Senior Brother Zhai is thinking of me, but I cannot forget my roots. The rest of the paths on Qingchi Peak are dangerous places that ordinary people cannot go to, not to mention that it is hard to guarantee that there are no guards in the other directions."

"If we confront each other tomorrow, wouldn't that just give you a reputation for spouting nonsense?"

Upon hearing this, Zhai Ji pondered for a moment and realized that this was indeed the case. He was immediately in a dilemma; pretending not to see it wouldn't work, and he couldn't win a fight either.

He sighed:

"Then... what should I do!"

After a moment's thought, Chen Wen spoke:

"If you ask me, how about we form an alliance?"

"An alliance?"

"Exactly."

Chen Wen smiled and said:

"Senior Brother Zhai, you've been keeping watch here, haven't you made any plans yet?"

"There are over three hundred inner disciples, plus those at the fourth level of Qi Refining in the outer sect, totaling less than four hundred people, which doesn't seem like many."

"There are over a thousand people who can reach the third level of Qi Refining, and you're just guarding a mountain, yet you manage to secure a spot in the top 100?"

"What about those at the fourth and third levels of Qi Refining?!"

Upon hearing this, Zhai Ji's expression also darkened.

He was simply blinded by the competition, and upon hearing He Yuhao's words, he grasped at them as if they were a lifeline.

But now that I think about it, it's true!

He Yuhao himself is not even able to protect himself. Even if he wins over some people, in the end, when everyone gathers at Qingchi Peak, how can he protect himself?

It's probably just self-deception, a way to eliminate some of the weaker disciples.

Thinking of this, he looked up at Chen Wen, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Brother Jingwen, can you guarantee I'll make it into the top 100?"

When Chen Wen heard that Zhai Ji had changed his form of address, he knew that Zhai Ji was interested.

But he still shook his head slightly, and seeing Zhai Ji frown, he smiled slowly and calmly:

"Brother Zhai, don't be impatient, let me explain."

"It's true that I'm at the fourth level of Qi Refining, but by tomorrow, there will be fourth-level Qi Refining cultivators everywhere, let alone those third-level cultivators who have formed groups."

"I don't allow myself to do things I'm not sure of; all I can say is, I'll do my best!"

"Furthermore, I have a good friend who is also at the fourth level of Qi Refining. We have agreed to meet at Qingchi Peak, and he should be here soon."

"The three of us working together is much better than you fighting alone, isn't it?"

Chen Wen's words, though without making any promises, reassured Zhai Ji considerably.

He sighed inwardly, knowing that today he had no choice but to take a gamble.

He took a deep breath and slowly began to speak:

"Brother Jingwen, today I'm betting my fortune on you!"

"Jingwen will certainly do his best!"

Chen Wen smiled slightly.

The two then drank and chatted in the bamboo grove.

Chen Wen also took the opportunity to learn some information about Zhai Ji.

Zhai Ji's spirit beast is still stored in the spirit beast bag. It is considered an external object and cannot be used in this secret realm.

Aside from that, he only knows some object manipulation techniques...

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen immediately regretted it. Was it too late for him to abandon Zhai Ji and leave?

Seeing Chen Wen's displeasure, Zhai Ji also felt somewhat embarrassed, realizing that he was indeed a bit...weak.

After racking his brains for a moment, a sudden idea struck him, and he quickly spoke up:

"Brother Jingwen, I know how to treat this!"

"Oh?"

Chen Wen sat up, his eyes brightening slightly. "Explain in detail!"

Zhai Ji's face flushed slightly, and he stammered:

"This is it... the healing spell is... for animals..."

Seeing Chen Wen frown, he quickly explained:

"But don't let the fact that it's for animals fool you, it's also suitable for humans. It's just that the treatment is a bit rough. You know, animals are hard to control; they only care about efficiency, not gentleness..."

Chen Wen raised an eyebrow. "Rough? Let me see how rough you mean?"

He also had some minor injuries, some superficial wounds from yesterday's fight with the Blood Bull.

I thought I could just wait for it to heal on its own.

But now is the perfect time to give it a try.

He immediately unfolded his robe, revealing his wound.

"Senior Brother Zhai, I happen to have some injuries here. Could you please try it on me? That way, I can be prepared."

Zhai Ji was taken aback upon hearing this, his brows furrowing as if he hesitated. However, his expression changed when he looked at Chen Wen, and after glancing at Chen Wen's injuries, he revealed a confident smile.

"It's a minor injury, nothing to worry about, but it might hurt a little, Brother Jingwen, please bear with it."

After saying that, he said no more.

Raise your hand directly to form a hand seal and chant an incantation:

"Like the moon's clear light, observe the emptiness within emptiness, firmly cultivate the cessation of thought, and these three are in emptiness... swiftly!"

With a low shout, his spiritual power surged, eventually condensing into a green bead at his fingertips, which dripped onto Chen Wen's chest.

When Green Pearl came into contact with Chen Wen's wound, it quickly merged into his body.

moment!

Chen Wen felt an itchy pain in his chest, as if thousands of ants were gnawing at him.

"hiss--"

Chen Wen couldn't help but gasp.

If he hadn't been watching his wounds heal, he would have thought he'd been doused with concentrated sulfuric acid... No, it wasn't that simple.

However, it only lasted a moment.

To Chen Wen's surprise, his wound had healed completely, and his skin was smoother than egg white.

Then, as if the energy hadn't been used up, it surged into his limbs and meridians, continuously repairing and healing the hidden injuries within his body.

"Hmm~"

He couldn't help but let out a soft hum.

This time it was comfortable.

This is...for animals?

And why does that incantation sound so familiar...?

Chen Wen was puzzled and looked up to meet Zhai Ji's somewhat uneasy eyes.

No, something's not right!

He remained expressionless, straightened his clothes, and smiled gently:

"Brother Zhai, your magic is truly profound. May I ask what it is called? If I have the chance, I would like to go to the library to exchange for a copy and study it."

Upon hearing this, Zhai Ji relaxed slightly, but also felt somewhat helpless, as if he had expected Chen Wen to ask this question. His eyes flickered, and he shook his head, saying:

"This...this is a family secret technique, not found in the library."

"I see. I was being presumptuous. Please forgive me, Brother Zhai."

Chen Wen sighed with regret, then added:

"I need to recuperate for a while, so please keep an eye on things for me, Brother Zhai. If you see Chu Feng, just call out to him."

"Brother Jingwen, you're too kind."

Zhai Ji responded and lowered his head to continue reading. As he turned the pages, veins appeared on his fingers.

Chen Wen closed his eyes, sat cross-legged, and circulated his qigong to regulate his breathing.

But in his mind, he was pondering carefully: where did that damned sense of familiarity come from?

And this spell... something's really off. Could it be some kind of poison?

He tried his best to keep his breathing steady and his expression normal, without revealing the slightest flaw.

He was also relieved.

Fortunately, the Azure Sky Qi Guiding Technique is the most tranquil and natural. Especially after reaching its peak, it can operate on its own without deliberate control, allowing one to multitask.

and many more.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in Chen Wen's mind.

Just now, Zhai Ji chanted the incantation very quickly and somewhat unclearly, so he couldn't understand the whole text, but he could hear the first few sentences clearly.

Like the moon's clear light, observe the emptiness within emptiness, firmly cultivate the stillness of thought, and these three are in emptiness...

Isn't this the Pure and Tranquil Observation Sutra?

Zhai Ji simply shortened the reading of Xuanwen's text.

No wonder I couldn't remember.

The first sentence is the general principle: The spirit of man is inherently pure and tranquil, like the moon in the sky, bright and clear.

The second sentence is from Volume Three: "Observe emptiness, and emptiness is also emptiness; emptiness has nothing to be empty."

The third sentence is from Volume One: "Therefore, those who cultivate their minds should first calm their thoughts."

The fourth sentence is the general principle: Once these three are understood, only emptiness remains.

This guy changed the words!

In the Xuanwen, it is therefore different from Gu.

Moreover, what seems like a slight difference can actually lead to vastly different outcomes.

However, he had almost worn out the Qingjing Jing during this period of time in order to improve his level of the Qingming Qi-inducing Technique.

That's when he realized what was happening.

However, Chen Wen did not find the source of the story, but instead felt a chill in his heart.

Since the incantation is fake, then the spell must also be fake.

So what exactly did he drip into himself?

Could it be that, like Chen Polang, he is another one who is after her body?

Or perhaps you're tired of taming beasts and want a change, like taming people?

It's not that Chen Wen is overly sensitive; it's just that the first bad person he encountered since transmigrating was his own biological father.

He's starting to have PTSD!

He now believes that if someone is potentially harmful to him, he should treat them as if they definitely are.

However, since the situation was currently more advantageous than his opponent's, he had no choice but to remain patient and wait for the right opportunity.

Since he attacked me, he'll eventually reveal his weakness.

Chen Wen calmed down and began to recover his magical power.

We had been traveling a lot, and although the energy expenditure wasn't high, there was still some wear and tear.

Since we're idle anyway, instead of overthinking, we might as well wait for Chu Feng and make thorough preparations.

The vortex of magical power continuously absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

After being filtered by the spiritual root, the wood spirit energy enters the body's meridians and circulates according to the cultivation method. A small portion nourishes the meridians, while the majority enters the dantian.

Repeatedly.

However, after running for a week, Chen Wen suddenly noticed something was wrong.

However, he did not stop, but continued to practice the technique.

It wasn't until the third cycle of the cycle was completed that Chen Wen confirmed one thing.

It seems there's something wrong with my spiritual root.

That's a good question. It seems like we're absorbing more Wood Spirits.

Simply put, it seems their qualifications have improved.

Although the improvement was minimal, it was indeed a positive one.

It's like using a water card to dispense water.

You always add that much water, just enough to fill a kettle.

But today, a little money suddenly overflowed without changing the amount.

You should know that he has always lived in a first-class courtyard, where the spiritual energy is abundant when others are not cultivating.

He always knew exactly how much spiritual energy he could absorb at a time.

He initially thought it was an accident.

Once is an accident, but what about three times?

This is absolutely related to Zhai Ji's green bead.

Chen Wen made up his mind, and a surge of excitement rose within him. If more were available, wouldn't there be a chance for his spiritual root to undergo a transformation?!

But a bucket of cold water quickly woke him up.

We don't know what that green bead is yet, so we shouldn't try it rashly.

Activate the Mysterious Yellow Heart Refining Technique to dispel distracting thoughts.

Chen Wen slowly finished his practice and opened his eyes.

Unexpectedly, they saw Chu Feng.

Chu Feng laughed:

"Brother Jingwen, I never expected you to be so diligent, even taking so much time to cultivate."

"I am not very bright, and if I don't work harder, I'm afraid I'll fall behind."

Chen Wen stood up, patted his robes, and laughed:

"Brother Zhai, have you told you about our plans?"

Chu Feng nodded, his gaze strange: "Since Brother Jingwen thinks it's feasible, I naturally have no objections."

Zhai Ji immediately bowed, "Thank you both, brothers. My strength is meager, but regardless of the outcome, I, Zhai Ji, will be eternally grateful and will surely repay this kindness!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to worry about it, and then looked at Chu Feng:

"Now that you're here, let's discuss whether to go up the mountain tomorrow for the duel or tonight, what do you say?"

Chu Feng suddenly spoke up: "Could you wait a moment? I need to recover my mana."

Chen Wen was taken aback when he heard this; Chu Feng's voice rang in his ears.

"Brother Jingwen, wait a moment, I have something to ask you."

..........