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Chapter 370

On this day, it was again the day when Feng Ling and her two disciples gathered at the peak to teach.

At this moment, the peak had been transformed into a small pavilion by Feng Cheng. The three sat inside the pavilion, enjoying the spring-like scenery of the Immortal Sect, feeling very comfortable.

Su Hao said, “Master, I’ve finished reading all the books you got for me. Are there any new ones? Those few are just not enough!”

Feng Ling hesitated, “Well… aren’t you learning formations from Senior Uncle Feng Yan? Focus on learning formations for now! As for books, we’ll talk about it later.”

Su Hao said, “I’ve almost learned formations. And ‘Sister’ Feng Yan said he’s going into seclusion recently, so he can’t teach me for a while!”

Feng Ling widened her eyes in disbelief, “Huh? You’ve almost learned formations already?”

Su Hao sighed and said lightly, “Master, I’m a genius!”

Beside him, Feng Cheng poured tea for Su Hao and couldn’t help but interject, “Master, Senior Brother has almost learned formations since a month ago! It’s quite normal. Could you please pay more attention and find some books for Senior Brother? I’m worried for him too!”

Fairy Feng Ling turned to Feng Cheng and asked, “Feng Cheng, your progress in cultivation has increased significantly! You’re already at the second level of ‘Qi Induction,’ much faster than I expected!”

Feng Cheng smiled shyly, “Senior Brother is a divine-level genius! Hehehe!”

Feng Ling couldn’t help but ask, “Did your Senior Brother teach you?”

Feng Cheng nodded, “Yes! Senior Brother is really amazing!”

Feng Ling was shocked, “Isn’t genius innate? Can it be taught?”

Feng Cheng proudly said, “That’s why I said Senior Brother is a genius! It’s normal for him to do what others can’t! And, I secretly went to see Junior Brother Qin Ke Fan… oh, now he’s Junior Brother Yun Chu! He’s hailed as the most talented among our fifty-sixth generation disciples, but he’s only at the first level of ‘Qi Induction’ now! I’ve surpassed him by who knows how far! If we really compare, he can only rank third, hehehe! But don’t worry, Master, I’m too lazy to compare with them. I prefer quietly practicing with Senior Brother!”

Feng Ling only realized at this moment that these two fourteen or fifteen-year-old boys had only been disciples for less than a year!

The fastest one could already attempt to break through the Foundation Establishment stage, while the slowest was already at the second level of Qi Induction!

What was she doing in her first year as a disciple? Probably still struggling to cultivate her ‘Mind Consciousness’?

Back then, she actually thought of herself as a cultivation genius!

Feng Ling felt a bit down and even slightly anxious: “The world is changing too fast, I can’t keep up…”

Su Hao took a sip of tea, and Feng Cheng promptly refilled his cup.

Su Hao said, “Master, it’s just a few books! Is there any difficulty?”

Feng Ling sighed, “It’s not that difficult. As long as you have enough merit points, you can transcribe books from the sect’s library. But when I reached the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, ‘Sustaining,’ I used all my merit points to exchange for spirit stones and pills. I can’t transcribe for you in the short term.”

Su Hao asked, “I see! How do you earn merit points then?”

Feng Ling replied, “As long as you complete tasks for the sect, you’ll earn a certain amount of merit points. For example, for mentoring disciples like me, you’ll earn one hundred merit points every two years. But I’ve already used up this year’s! In a little over a year, I’ll be able to receive another one hundred points. So, for your books, wait another year, and I’ll transcribe them for you after I receive the merit points.”

“A year…” Su Hao felt helpless, it ultimately came down to poverty!

Su Hao asked, “Besides sect tasks, are there any other ways to earn merit points?”

Feng Ling thought for a moment and said, “You can exchange with pills, magical artifacts, and spirit stones. As for other ways… oh, there’s the ‘Senior Brother Token Competition’ in a month. The ultimate winner not only gets the Senior Brother Token but also five hundred merit points!”

Su Hao noticed that there were more and more cultivators in the sect, probably because of the upcoming three-year competition!

Feng Ling added, “But the difficulty of this is too high, it’s not something we can easily obtain. Each Senior Brother Token competition has a predetermined winner!”

Su Hao was puzzled, “Isn’t it supposed to be contested? Why do you say there’s a predetermined winner?”

Feng Ling smiled, “Each time, there’s a universally recognized strongest genius disciple, such as our Foundation Establishment stage disciples, who have a universally recognized strongest Wu Xing Senior Brother. Unless something unexpected happens, this session’s ‘Foundation Establishment Senior Brother Token’ will fall into his hands. Isn’t that predetermined?”

‘Predetermined’ can be understood this way too! If speculation becomes reality, then it’s predetermined; if it’s wrong, then it’s unexpected.

Feng Ling continued, “It is said that your Qi Induction stage also has a ‘predetermined’ disciple, probably from the Yun lineage! Now, after seven years of cultivation, just a step away from Foundation Establishment, he probably wants to break through after obtaining the Senior Brother Token!”

Su Hao was still more concerned about his own books. If they could be exchanged with points, waiting another month wouldn’t be a problem, and he was also very curious about that Senior Brother Token.

Su Hao asked, “Can I participate?”

Fairy Feng Ling smiled and said, “Oh, interested? I’m interested too, but I know my strength. I’d probably be eliminated after just two rounds! All disciples within the sect can participate, so of course, you can too. Just don’t expect too much! Even if you’re a genius, you’ve only been a disciple for less than a year! Perhaps in the future, you’ll be able to surpass all others, but right now, it’s simply impossible to win against disciples who have been here for seven years.”

Before Su Hao could speak, Feng Cheng immediately interjected, “Master, you should have confidence in Senior Brother. You know nothing about Senior Brother’s talent!”

In front of these two genius disciples, Feng Ling felt that her authority as a master had long since vanished. Hearing Feng Cheng’s words, she just felt dejected!

Su Hao said, “Master, could you help me register?”

Feng Ling replied, “There’s no need to register. During the competition, the six lineages of ‘Yun, Yue, Feng, Yu, Chen, and Xi’ will each set up a stage. Any disciple can compete, and it lasts for one day, until each lineage decides on a champion. Three days later, there will be a competition between the six lineages to select the strongest one! The reward is the Senior Brother Token!”

Su Hao thought for a moment and said, “Master, if I win, will it be too ostentatious and affect you?”

Fairy Feng Ling sighed, “Do you really think you can win…”

She sighed, feeling that Feng Cheng was right. She really knew nothing about geniuses, not only about their cultivation speed but also about their extraordinary thoughts compared to ordinary people.

Feng continued, “If you win the Senior Brother Token, it would indeed be too ostentatious… but it won’t affect me much, as long as you don’t break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.”

After Feng Ling left, Su Hao reached out to Feng Cheng and said, “Feng Cheng Junior Brother, let me check your cultivation progress.”

Feng Cheng obediently stepped forward, extending his hand to Su Hao, showing his wrist.

Su Hao recorded the blood and qi information, and after checking, he smiled, “Feng Cheng Junior Brother, it seems your talent is really good, with a chance to become immortal!”

Feng Cheng’s face lit up with a smile, “All thanks to Senior Brother’s guidance.”

Su Hao said, “Keep up the good work and strive to reach the second level of Qi Induction as soon as possible. By then, I’ll teach you a method to quickly enter the third level! You’ll be ahead of all your fellow disciples for sure!”

Feng Cheng exclaimed happily, “Thank you, Senior Brother!”

After reaching the fourth level of Qi Induction, Su Hao gained a certain understanding of the entire Qi Induction stage. According to his own thoughts, he made some changes to the “Yunzhong Spiritual Technique” and planned to give it to Feng Cheng to practice!

Su Hao’s idea was: “Does the third level of Qi Induction ‘Storing’ really have to store spiritual power in the meridians? Not necessarily! The ultimate goal of the Qi Induction stage is to construct a new life cycle structure, so isn’t simpler better? Simply refer to the principle of the ‘Mobius strip’ and create an endless circular spiritual power structure for Feng Cheng. Hmm, let him try practicing first. If he messes up, I’ll save him, so he won’t lose anything…”

As for how Feng Cheng should continue to practice after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage…

“He hasn’t reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, so we’ll know when the time comes! No big deal!”

I wonder if Feng Cheng knows that his Senior Brother has such thoughts, will he still be so confident in his Senior Brother Feng Wei.

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    Chapter 370

    My Divine Diary

    It was another day for Feng Ling to instruct her two disciples atop Stone Peak.

    By now, Feng Cheng had transformed the once-barren summit into a small pavilion. The three of them sat inside, sipping tea while admiring the spring scenery of Yunzhong Valley. The atmosphere was peaceful and comfortable.

    Su Hao took a sip of tea before asking,

    "Master, I've already finished reading every book you found for me. Do you have any more? Those few simply aren't enough."

    Feng Ling hesitated.

    "Well..."

    She looked a little embarrassed.

    "Aren't you already studying Formation Arts with Martial Uncle Feng Yan? Focus on that for now. As for more books... let's talk about it later."

    Su Hao replied calmly,

    "I've already learned most of Formation Arts. Besides, Big Sister Feng Yan is about to enter seclusion, so he won't have time to teach me for a while."

    Feng Ling stared at him.

    "...You've almost finished learning Formation Arts?"

    Su Hao sighed lightly.

    "Master."

    "I'm a genius."

    Beside him, Feng Cheng immediately refilled Su Hao's teacup and nodded vigorously.

    "Master, Senior Brother finished learning almost everything a month ago. That's perfectly normal."

    He looked at Feng Ling earnestly.

    "Master, could you please help Senior Brother find some more books? Even I'm starting to worry he won't have anything left to study."

    Feng Ling turned toward Feng Cheng instead.

    "Feng Cheng..."

    "I've noticed your cultivation has improved tremendously."

    "You're already at the second stage of the Qi Induction Realm. That's much faster than I expected."

    Feng Cheng scratched his head bashfully.

    "That's because Senior Brother is a heaven-defying genius."

    "Hehehe..."

    Feng Ling blinked.

    "Did your Senior Brother teach you?"

    Feng Cheng nodded enthusiastically.

    "Yes!"

    "Senior Brother is incredible!"

    Feng Ling looked completely bewildered.

    "I thought talent was innate."

    "Can talent... actually be taught?"

    Feng Cheng puffed out his chest proudly.

    "That's exactly why I said Senior Brother is a genius."

    "It's perfectly normal for him to accomplish things other people can't."

    He leaned closer and lowered his voice conspiratorially.

    "Oh, Master... I secretly went to see Junior Brother Qin Kefan."

    "...Or rather, he's called Yun Chu now."

    "They all say he's the most talented disciple of the fifty-sixth generation."

    "But he's only at the first stage of the Qi Induction Realm."

    "I've already surpassed him by who knows how much!"

    "If we're ranking everyone, he'd probably only be third now."

    "Hehehe..."

    Then he quickly waved his hands.

    "But don't worry, Master."

    "I have no interest in competing with them."

    "I'd rather quietly cultivate alongside Senior Brother."

    Only then did Feng Ling suddenly realize something.

    These two boys were only fourteen or fifteen years old.

    Moreover...

    They had entered the sect less than a year ago.

    One was already capable of attempting Foundation Establishment.

    The other had already reached the second stage of the Qi Induction Realm.

    What had she herself been doing during her first year in the sect?

    She vaguely remembered still struggling to cultivate Mind.

    Back then...

    She had even believed herself to be a cultivation genius.

    Feng Ling suddenly felt somewhat depressed.

    "The world is changing far too quickly..."

    "I can't keep up anymore..."

    Su Hao leisurely sipped his tea.

    Before he could even set down the cup, Feng Cheng had already refilled it.

    "Master."

    Su Hao looked toward Feng Ling.

    "It's only a few books."

    "Is it really that difficult?"

    Feng Ling sighed helplessly.

    "It's not difficult."

    "As long as you have enough Merit Points, you can copy whatever books you want from the sect's library."

    "But when I broke through to the fourth stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, I spent all my Merit Points exchanging for Spirit Stones and medicinal pills."

    "So... I simply don't have enough Merit Points right now."

    Su Hao nodded thoughtfully.

    "Then how are Merit Points earned?"

    "By completing sect missions."

    Feng Ling explained patiently.

    "For example, instructors like me receive one hundred Merit Points every two years for teaching disciples."

    "But..."

    She smiled bitterly.

    "...I've already spent this cycle's reward."

    "In another year or so, I'll receive another hundred Merit Points."

    "When that time comes, I'll copy more books for you."

    "A year..."

    Su Hao couldn't help sighing.

    In the end...

    It all came down to being poor.

    He asked again,

    "Apart from completing sect missions, are there any other ways to obtain Merit Points?"

    Feng Ling thought for a moment.

    "You can exchange pills, artifacts, Spirit Stones, and similar valuables."

    She suddenly remembered something.

    "Oh!"

    "In one month's time, the Senior Brother Token Competition will begin."

    "The overall champion receives not only the Senior Brother Token, but also five hundred Merit Points."

    Su Hao had already noticed that more and more disciples had recently returned to Yunzhong Valley.

    Apparently...

    They had all come back for this competition.

    Feng Ling continued,

    "But don't get your hopes up."

    "The winners are basically decided in advance every time."

    Su Hao raised an eyebrow.

    "If it's a competition, how can the winner already be decided?"

    Feng Ling laughed.

    "Every generation has someone universally acknowledged as the strongest."

    "For example, among the Foundation Establishment disciples, everyone agrees that Senior Brother Wu Xing is unmatched."

    "Unless something unexpected happens, this year's Foundation Establishment Senior Brother Token will certainly end up in his hands."

    "So isn't that practically predetermined?"

    Su Hao nodded.

    That interpretation actually made sense.

    If everyone's expectations came true, it would naturally appear predetermined.

    Only if something unexpected happened would the result change.

    Feng Ling continued,

    "The Qi Induction Realm has someone similar."

    "I believe he's from the Yun lineage."

    "He's cultivated for seven years already and is only one step away from Foundation Establishment."

    "He's probably planning to break through immediately after obtaining the Senior Brother Token."

    Su Hao cared much more about the five hundred Merit Points than the title itself.

    Waiting another month wasn't a problem.

    Besides...

    He was also curious about this Senior Brother Token.

    "Master."

    "Can I participate?"

    Feng Ling smiled.

    "Interested?"

    "I've been interested before too."

    "But I know my own limits."

    "I'd probably be eliminated after only two rounds."

    "Every disciple in the sect is eligible."

    "So naturally, you can participate as well."

    She looked at him seriously.

    "But don't expect too much."

    "Even if you're a genius, you've only been cultivating for less than a year."

    "Perhaps one day you'll surpass all of them."

    "But right now..."

    "...winning is impossible."

    Before Su Hao could respond, Feng Cheng immediately protested.

    "Master!"

    "You really don't understand Senior Brother's talent at all!"

    Feng Ling suddenly felt as though her authority as a master had long since disappeared.

    In front of these two disciples...

    She was beginning to doubt whether she was the teacher or the student.

    Su Hao simply asked,

    "Master, then please help me sign up."

    Feng Ling laughed.

    "There's no need."

    "When the competition begins, each of the six lineages—Yun, Yue, Feng, Yu, Chen, and Xi—will set up its own arena."

    "Anyone may challenge."

    "The preliminary matches last for one day until each lineage produces a champion."

    "Three days later, the six champions compete against one another."

    "The final victor receives the Senior Brother Token."

    After thinking for a moment, Su Hao asked,

    "Master..."

    "If I actually win..."

    "Will it cause trouble for you?"

    Feng Ling sighed deeply.

    "You really think you can win..."

    She couldn't help wondering whether Feng Cheng had been right all along.

    Perhaps...

    She truly understood nothing about geniuses.

    Not only their cultivation speed...

    Even the way they thought was completely different from ordinary people.

    After a moment's silence, she finally answered,

    "If you really obtain the Senior Brother Token..."

    "...it would certainly attract a great deal of attention."

    "But as long as you don't break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm..."

    "...it shouldn't affect me very much."


    ---

    After Feng Ling left, Su Hao beckoned toward Feng Cheng.

    "Junior Brother Feng Cheng."

    "Come here."

    "Let me check your cultivation progress."

    Feng Cheng obediently walked over and extended his wrist.

    Su Hao drew a trace of Blood Energy and carefully examined it.

    After a while, he smiled.

    "Junior Brother."

    "Your aptitude is genuinely excellent."

    "You have every chance of becoming an immortal."

    Feng Cheng grinned broadly.

    "It's all thanks to Senior Brother's guidance."

    Su Hao nodded.

    "Keep cultivating."

    "Reach the second stage of Qi Induction as soon as possible."

    "When you do..."

    "I'll teach you a method that will let you enter the third stage far faster than anyone else."

    "You'll leave every disciple of your generation far behind."

    Feng Cheng's eyes immediately lit up.

    "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

    Now that Su Hao had completely understood the Qi Induction Realm, he had begun modifying the Yunzhong Spiritual Technique according to his own ideas.

    His plan was to let Feng Cheng cultivate the revised version first.

    In Su Hao's opinion...

    Was it really necessary for the third stage of the Qi Induction Realm—Storage—to accumulate spiritual energy inside the meridians?

    Not necessarily.

    The ultimate purpose of the Qi Induction Realm was simply to establish the foundation for a new life cycle.

    If that was the goal...

    Wouldn't a simpler structure be better?

    "Why not borrow the principle of a Möbius strip..."

    "...and directly construct a continuously circulating spiritual energy loop?"

    "Hmm."

    "I'll let Feng Cheng try cultivating it first."

    "If anything goes wrong..."

    "I'll simply save him."

    "Nothing much to lose."

    As for what would happen after Feng Cheng reached the Foundation Establishment Realm...

    Su Hao didn't concern himself with it at all.

    "He hasn't reached Foundation Establishment yet."

    "We'll deal with it when the time comes."

    "It's not a big problem."

    One couldn't help but wonder...

    If Feng Cheng ever learned that his dependable Senior Brother regarded him as the first test subject for an entirely new cultivation method...

    Would he still trust Senior Brother Feng Wei so completely?
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