Chapter 290 - 258: Disaster Arises from the West_2
The escape light settled in the courtyard.
Han Chao glanced at the secret prohibitions hidden in the corner and the fallen leaves wedged in the door gap, confirming that no one had been there.
Arriving at the closed-door meditation room, he arranged a dozen types of Formation and Prohibition with practiced skill, worthy of being called an Array Dao Master.
Of all the four arts of cultivation, Han Chao was proficient in each. Yet, to avoid startling the mundane world, he only revealed his Alchemical Techniques in public, renown within the Alliance as an Alchemy Master.
With the Formation and Prohibition blocking prying eyes, Han Chao took out a jade dish from his storage bag.
Palm-sized with a pure white jade construction, it was engraved with the Star Map Cloud Pattern; one could not help but be immersed in it with just a glance.
"With the Sacrificial Method at hand, I can enter the state of Dao enlightenment at any time, making rapid progress in the four arts of the immortal path. Yet, before my master, I am like a naive child, whose guidance for just a few moments surpasses days of enlightenment."
"Master’s knowledge is as profound as a living Scripture Pavilion, knowing no bounds and endless!"
"This is beyond the scope of mere talent!"
"If master is indeed a reincarnated True Immortal, that would explain all perplexities. The ancient legacies are vast and broad, but today’s cultivators only have fragments. No matter how much enlightenment I pursue, being limited by my legacy, I can hardly compare to the complete ways of immortality!"
Han Chao gently caressed the jade dish, frowning deeply.
The jade dish’s purpose was solely for enlightenment; indeed, its profound method could aid in solidifying the Golden Core. Coupled with the perfect unity of essence, energy, and spirit, the probability was still only forty to fifty percent.
Any cultivator with such a foundation would have long since regulated their mana and begun breaking through realms.
Yet, Han Chao was unwilling to gamble with his life. He would only attempt the Core Formation when he was one hundred percent sure, willing to trigger the heavenly tribulation.
"The master has Spirit Medicine that can improve Core Formation and numerous ancient tomes on Solidifying Pills. Should I request them..."
After much hesitation and difficulty deciding, he planned to continue cultivating in seclusion for a while longer. After all, he had enough lifespan left; even waiting a decade or two was inconsequential.
"Master always teaches that the path of immortality should be tread lightly and steadily—these words come from the heart!"
Han Chao took out the corpse of a demon beast from his storage bag and began to perform the Sacrificial Method, pinching a spell in his hand. The jade dish emitted a spiritual light, instantly devouring the demon beast’s corpse.
The principles of heaven and earth emerged before him, and Han Chao skillfully entered a state of sudden enlightenment.
At this moment, he contemplated not the Cultivation Techniques or Divine Abilities but the content of his master’s lectures, gaining new insights with each review.
Several days later.
Han Chao awoke from his enlightenment, feeling that his Escape Skill had improved further, even surpassing the escape speeds recorded in the classics for true masters.
"Profound truths within subtle words; a viewpoint from high above is indeed all there is to it!"
"Master imparts his teachings without a hint of selfishness, often saving me in times of trouble. How could I dare to doubt him?"
With these thoughts, Han Chao prepared to contact his master to visit and seek advice today.
Buzz buzz!
His phone received a message. Seeing the contact and the content, Han Chao was even more astonished.
"Master sending a message at this time... Could he have foreseen the shift in my thoughts? Such divination technique is rarely seen in the classics; Master must indeed be a great figure reincarnated from ancient times!"
After pondering for a moment, Han Chao replied.
"Master, your disciple will be right there."
He soon transformed into a streak of escape light, flying towards the Martial Arts University. Nôv(el)B\\jnn
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The office.
The outer part was styled modernly, while the inner part was decorated with an ancient ambiance.
Zhou Yi was sitting cross-legged on a Jade Stone Bed/Couch, with a spirit wood square table in the middle, currently brewing Spiritual Tea.
Having gone through a lengthy passage of time, he no longer needed to deliberately contemplate and study; wisdom came to him naturally, leading to the creation of Wonderful Techniques. For instance, his tea-brewing method had evolved: from initially learning the skill, to eventually turning to understanding the principles.
Now, having integrated it with the arts of Alchemy and wine brewing, the Spiritual Tea leaves, after boiling, each cup was equivalent to a Spirit Pill.
Zhou Yi compiled this method into a volume and published the "Alchemy Technique of Tea" online. Many people studied it, but very few could apply it.
After all, Spiritual Tea was rare; even Foundation Establishment cultivators scarcely had a few leaves, most of which became ingredients for pills.
In the future, as the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth grows increasingly dense and Spiritual Tea becomes more abundant, the books written by Zhou Yi will surely become widespread. His core Water Refinement Technique might even become a new school of Alchemy Dao in the future.
Below the Jade Stone Bed/Couch, seven meditation mats were lined up in a row, five of which bore names and surnames.
After bowing respectfully to his master, Han Chao took his seat on the second meditation mat, signifying his place as the second disciple beneath the True Master.
Once the Spiritual Tea was ready, Zhou Yi flicked a finger, and the teacup landed steadily in Han Chao’s hand, with the spirit teapot pouring by itself.
"Thank you, Master."
Having mastered the Alchemy Technique of Tea with the help of the jade dish and repeated contemplation, Han Chao had already reached the Great Achievement Realm. However, as he carefully tasted it, he found his master’s brewed tea had many more profound and subtle variations.
Zhou Yi spoke, "I’ve called you here today to discuss an important matter."
"Please speak, Master."
Han Chao did not immediately agree, knowing his master to be easygoing and gentle. Having been his disciple for several years and never having been asked to do anything, today’s use of the term ’discuss’ indicated it was no trivial issue.
Zhou Yi said, "The Way of Heaven has revealed to me that a great calamity is about to befall the Nine Continents."
"A great calamity!"
Han Chao’s face showed shock, and he said in disbelief, "Could it be more dangerous than the beasts and demon races?"
For two hundred years, since the time Han Chao was born, the Nine Continents had been ravaged by ferocious beasts, the fear of which was deeply ingrained in the human bloodline.
"The revival of heaven and earth naturally leads to the rise of demon races; it was just by an unfortunate twist of fate that they became the rulers of the Nine Continents."
Zhou Yi shrugged helplessly; human efforts could not defy fate, and people always found ways to destroy themselves.
"In ancient times, the Nine Continents were also ruled by demon races. For humanity, it was a disaster; for heaven and earth, it was normal operation. It wouldn’t cause frequent and abnormal changes in the heavens; there must be another reason!"
To nature, all creatures are the same; there is no distinction between humans, demon races, beasts, or ferocious beasts.
Of course, such opinions, if posted online, would be vilified beyond recognition!