Chapter 459 - 417: Research Maniac

Chapter 459: Chapter 417: Research Maniac

After more than a year in seclusion, upon emerging, he had successfully cultivated the Pure Glazed Body, and his cultivation had also broken through to the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment!

This progress not only delighted everyone in the Yunshan Sect, but even Lu Qian himself was somewhat surprised.

It was after cultivating the Pure Glazed Body that he felt his cultivation was about to break through, so he stayed an extra month in the quiet room before finally advancing to the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, after achieving the Pure Glazed Body, it would only take eleven or twelve years to advance from the Mid-Stage to Late-Stage Foundation Establishment!

Now standing once again under the sunlight, feeling this pure, flawless body, Spiritual Qi flowed unobstructedly through the acupoints, and Spiritual Power was delivered through the meridians without any delay. Lu Qian felt jubilant as he spread his hands, five-colored light flashing, and Spiritual Pressure soaring freely.

From now on, both cultivation speed and casting speed had qualitatively improved!

"Congratulations to the Sect Leader for successfully emerging from seclusion, advancing in cultivation!" The first to react was Li Da, who quickly bowed and loudly congratulated him.

Under his lead, the disciples all bowed, their voices resounding and echoing throughout Lingsha City.

"Congratulations to the Sect Leader for successfully emerging from seclusion, advancing in cultivation!"

"Good, let’s set up a banquet, and let’s all celebrate together." Lu Qian nodded with a smile, then a light shone between his brows, Niwan Palace gently trembled, and Divine Sense surged, sweeping over the scene.

Having been apart for a year, he also wanted to sense everyone’s cultivation progress.

The tide-like Divine Sense swept through, making everyone’s skin feel slightly cold, and they couldn’t help but be surprised.

Among those present, a few in Foundation Establishment were particularly shaken. This Divine Sense was already stronger than the average Foundation Establishment Perfection!

Indeed, Lu Qian, originally in the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, already had a Divine Sense surpassing the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, nearing perfection. And now, advancing to the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment, with the help of Consciousness Collection, his Divine Sense had made another leap, exceeding the strength of Foundation Establishment Perfection.

However, the potential of Consciousness Collection seems to have been fully tapped. Like a depleted ore vein, the additional growth has been exhausted. If this continues, the increase in Divine Sense brought by future breakthroughs will only be at normal levels.

Although he held an initial advantage, leading others by a large margin, as everyone’s cultivation continuously improved, this lead would be gradually reduced.

This issue, so far, has no solution. That Honored Guest Fang, Fang Hui, has also not found one.

As Lu Qian’s Divine Sense swept across, the situation of everyone was instantly sensed.

His expression brightened, Little Yan had indeed successfully established her Foundation!

This misty, dreamlike, elusive Spiritual Pressure is indeed wondrous. If she intentionally hides, as long as the strength of his Divine Sense doesn’t break into the Golden Core, even he wouldn’t be able to detect her.

The Void Spiritual Root is indeed extraordinary, and the secret techniques in the "Supreme Primordial Spirit Sea-Suppressing Profound Skill" are indeed amazingly profound.

Even though this "Profound Skill" brought him significant progress, it was tailored for the Void Spiritual Root. Wu Yan stepping into Foundation Establishment means the Profound Skill has finally been grasped, and when some Wondrous Methods are executed, even he would be immensely surprised.

Of course, he was also quite satisfied with the progress of the other disciples, it seemed they had not slacked off during his seclusion, and the several Elders had done a good job supervising. After the banquet, further examination will be conducted.

His Divine Sense expanded once more, brushing past someone on the perimeter.

Lu Qian abruptly turned his head, looking at that person.

This familiar fluctuation, there’s no mistake!

As if fate played a hand, the person was the one he’d been seeking yet unable to find—

At the moment Lu Qian’s Divine Sense swept over, Fang Hui was also taken aback, his own Divine Sense flickering like countless tiny tendrils, and with a touch, separated from Lu Qian’s.

This feeling is—

In the next moment, his figure moved, turning into a streak of Escape Light, rushing towards Lu Qian!

In Lu Qian’s arms, a five-colored light gently flashed. But before he could make a move, Wang Yu, who had been keeping an eye on Fang Hui, shouted angrily and stepped heavily.

With a thunderous crash, the ground cracked, and leveraging the rebound force, Wang Yu’s figure flickered, his long halberd lighting up with a snowy glow, swinging down directly towards Fang Hui!

Fang Hui was caught completely off guard, letting out a startled scream, as his Defensive Spiritual Artifact had just begun to rise, the sharp Halberd Wind had already sliced through the withered vine tying back his hair, with the gleaming halberd blade slashing towards his head!

But with just a metallic clink, his body was violently dragged away by a chain that appeared out of thin air. The massive halberd crashed to the ground with a boom, creating a several-meter-long crevice in the stone surface.

Wang Yu turned his head in confusion; it was Lu Qian who had suddenly acted, using the Earthly Branch Xin Metal Divine Lock to pull Fang Hui away.

"Senior Brother Wang, Fellow Daoist Fang doesn’t seem to harbor any malice," Lu Qian said.

Wang Yu was silent for a moment, retracting his long halberd. He was slightly shocked; although he had clearly acted first, Lu Qian had managed to save the person with a later yet faster move. It seemed that after cultivating the Pure Glazed Body, Lu Qian’s Spiritual Power was delivered as he wished, speeding up his Array Transformations even further, capable of instantaneously creating something out of nothing.

Fang Hui stumbled a few steps, even losing one of his straw sandals, almost falling to the ground in cold sweat and looking rather disheveled. Yet, when he saw Lu Qian, his eyes were filled with fervor.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, it’s been a while—" Lu Qian reached out a hand to support him, only to be firmly grasped by Fang Hui.

"Sect Leader Lu! Please, allow me to study this!" This disheveled Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar, barefoot on one foot, hurriedly shook Lu Qian’s hand, his flushed face almost overflowing.

"Ah?" Lu Qian didn’t quite understand.

"Divine Sense! Your Divine Sense is too peculiar!" Fang Hui appeared as if he were about to pounce on Lu Qian, "Let me see, let me research it, I beg you!"

An hour later, in the Banquet Hall of the Shuangye Alliance, the red silk ribbons and colorful banners that had been prepared long ago were finally put to use. In a lively, festive atmosphere, the high-ranking members of the various sects under the Shuangye Alliance were all present to congratulate Lu Qian for successfully emerging from seclusion and reaching a new level of cultivation.

However, the crowd noticed that in the seat of honor to the right of Lu Qian at the banquet, there sat a Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar. Upon closer inspection, they recognized him.

Both Sect Leader Zhao Xianzong of Spirit Snake Peak and Sect Leader Sun Hanjun of Zhuquan Sect had met him before, and Zhou Chao exclaimed, "Honored Guest Fang!"

Fang Hui felt somewhat embarrassed, forcing a smile as he greeted, "Patriarch Zhou, it’s good to see you are still well, and your cultivation has advanced to this point; it seems you are about to reach Foundation Establishment. That’s wonderful."

Although he was drawn by the unique Spirit Pill of the Danxia Sect, he had done quite a bit of research before coming. He knew the Yunshan Sect had made a name for itself, with a reputation for integrity and good standing, being a legitimate sect with no dark past.

Moreover, the Yuqing Zhou Family, which was led by the Yunshan Sect, was once part of the Shuangye Alliance.

Seeing his former employer now, he felt a bit embarrassed. Naturally, Lu Qian wouldn’t let the situation remain awkward, mediating to uncover past sorrows and allow them to heal.

Zhou Chao also knew that the downfall of the Zhou Family stemmed from internal strife, as family members turned against each other. Furthermore, Fang Hui hadn’t switched allegiance to the Chaosheng Sect like another Foundation Establishment Honored Guest after the loss, which was already more than one could ask for.

Besides, the Zhou Family had already gotten back on track by now, and there was no use dwelling on past issues.

Although he still felt somewhat uncomfortable, under Lu Qian’s guidance, he drank a cup with Fang Hui, leaving the past behind.

He also wondered how Fang Hui found his way to Lingsha City to seek out the Yunshan Sect.

After a few more drinks, Fang Hui couldn’t help but say, "Sect Leader Lu, please let me research it. You name your terms, and I’ll definitely agree to them!"

Lu Qian silently picked up his wine cup, smiling inwardly.

Who would have thought the tables would turn!