Chapter 168: They Will Understand When the Time Comes

Chapter 168: Chapter 168: They Will Understand When the Time Comes

"Is this what the Celestial Thunder Technique is capable of?"

In the distant Bamboo Garden, Mo Xuan watched this scene, hesitating. In his judgment, that pillar of lightning could instantly kill a Meridian Passage Peak cultivator without any issue.

If this Celestial Thunder Technique were used properly, it could even instantly crush nine cultivators at the Meridian Passage Peak, the same Realm as Liu Chen.

"You’re still not used to this?"

Bai Qiulan yawned, her eyes showing no surprise. Her understanding of Magic was deeper, so she could discern something unusual from the various forms of Magic Liu Chen had used since leaving Fire Dragon Valley.

Liu Chen seemed to have his own insights into every type of Magic, and the power he unleashed seemed a few notches stronger than that of ordinary Cultivators.

"But this is Intermediate Magic."

Mo Xuan couldn’t help but look over. Many people spend their entire lives unable to even reach the Beginner stage of Intermediate Magic, yet the power Liu Chen displayed had already surpassed Great Success. ’How much time has passed?’

"If you have the time, you might as well ask Liu Chen about his training with the Escape Shadow Technique. Basic and Intermediate Magic are no longer a challenge for him. We’ll just have to see if Advanced Magic can give him any trouble."

The dark clouds in the sky dissipated, and the Ink-Colored Bracelet slowly descended back into Bai Qiulan’s hand. Ever since Liu Chen had begun practicing the Celestial Thunder Technique, the back mountain had been essentially sealed off.

"I doubt it."

Mo Xuan shook his head. He had heard all about Liu Chen’s experiences in Fire Dragon Valley. When Liu Chen had dodged the Cyan Eagle Crying Blood’s mark, he had specifically mentioned using the Escape Shadow Technique. In that case, even Advanced Magic hadn’t been a setback for him.

"Liu Chen has started practicing his Swordsmanship. Don’t you want to go guide him?"

Bai Qiulan withdrew her Spiritual Sense from the distance. She wasn’t proficient in Swordsmanship and couldn’t help at all.

"I don’t think that’s necessary."

Mo Xuan shook his head. Liu Chen’s Talent for Swordsmanship was immense; he had known this for a long time. He could just pass the Sword Manual to Liu Chen later. There was no need to go watch him practice; otherwise, his own confidence might take a hit.

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In the Bamboo Garden, Liu Chen held his Cyan Steel Sword and couldn’t help but mutter to himself, ’The sword congeals the chill of eternal night; the intent locks all phenomena in a frosty dawn. The Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword... This is a Swordsmanship technique that can be used from the Meridian Passage Realm all the way to the Qi Refining Realm. It seems the Xiao Family’s strength is not to be underestimated. I’ll have to be more careful in the future.’

Unlike the Cyan Lotus Demon-Slaying Sword, the Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword manual was complete, comprising a total of seven stances.

First Stance: Chilling Edge Awakens, Glacier’s First Crack, Three-Foot Frost Mist.

Second Stance: Biting North Wind, Gale-Swept Snow Waves, Sky-Hanging Icefall.

Third Stance: Thousand Changes of Jade Dust, Blinding Flurries, Awaiting the Moment.

Fourth Stance: Catkins Fall from the Celestial Vault, Ice Spider’s Web, Sealing All Directions.

Fifth Stance: Eternal Silence, Devoid of Light, Complexity to Simplicity, a Single Killing Blow.

Sixth Stance: Uncrossable Calamity Waves, Every Move Leaving a Frost Scar.

Seventh Stance: The Returning Ruins’ Long Sigh, Six Stances Become One, Cold Qi to the Returning Ruins.

’The first six stances are all just a setup. The final move, The Returning Ruins’ Long Sigh, is less a work of swordsmanship and more a form of Magic. It detonates all the cold qi released by the previous sword moves. *That’s* the real killing blow.’

Liu Chen narrowed his eyes. After reading through the entire Sword Manual, he immediately burned it and began to practice without distraction.

Before long, flakes of Snowflake formed from Spiritual Power began to swirl around Liu Chen. The icy sword’s edge and the Snowflakes intertwined, creating a magnificent and beautiful scene.

[Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword Proficiency +200]

After completing one full run-through of the Swordsmanship, Liu Chen exhaled a breath of cold air and slowly closed his eyes. In his mind, his previous improper movements were corrected. He had successfully reached the Beginner stage of the Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword.

’At this rate, I can practice the full set five times in one hour. The difficulty of cultivating this Swordsmanship is manageable.’ ℓ.

After opening his eyes, Liu Chen didn’t stop, and immediately began to wield the Cyan Steel Sword in his hands once more.

Nearing noon, flakes of Snowflake imbued with Spiritual Power drifted down in the Bamboo Garden on Purple Bamboo Peak’s back mountain. The spot where Liu Chen had been practicing his Swordsmanship was now completely covered in Ice and Snow.

’The Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword has reached Great Success. The power is pretty good. It would be even better if I paired it with the Snowflake Sword. A pity.’

Liu Chen exhaled a frosty breath, put away his Cyan Steel Sword, and slowly returned to the Bamboo Garden. As he left, the Snowflakes gradually dissipated, and the Ice and Snow began to melt under the Sun’s rays.

Liu Chen rested for a short while before Yang Haichen slowly arrived.

"Senior Brother, please wait a moment. I’ll go prepare lunch."

Liu Chen quickly invited Senior Brother Yang to sit down. ’I’m counting on him to sell my Spiritual Cuisine; it’s the key to ensuring I have enough Spirit Stones after I become a Loose Cultivator.’

Yang Haichen didn’t refuse, instead waiting quietly where he was. ’There are matters to discuss, but the Peak Master and the Peak Master’s Wife also need to eat. It would be pointless to delay their lunch because of me.’

Liu Chen first delivered the Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine to his master and his wife, then packed seven portions of Second Grade Spiritual Cuisine and returned to the Bamboo Garden to give them to Senior Brother Yang.

"Junior Brother, I’ve acquired a Basic Magic Technique here. See if it’s suitable."

After stowing away the Spiritual Cuisine, Yang Haichen took out a page from a book and placed it on the table. He remembered that Liu Chen wanted Side-door Techniques. Although he hadn’t been actively collecting them, Jackal had been wandering through the Marketplace and Black Market every day.

Hard work pays off. Just this morning, Jackal had found a rather rare form of Magic. His master had studied it for a while and found its power to be quite good; it was just that few people cultivated this type of Magic.

"Thunder Sound Technique? A Sound Wave Type of Magic?"

Liu Chen picked up the paper from the table, a little puzzled. After reading its contents carefully, he felt that this Magic was actually very powerful. Besides being able to injure eardrums, cultivating it to Great Success could even disrupt a Cultivator’s Spiritual Power circulation. It was undoubtedly an excellent form of Magic.

"What do you think, Junior Brother?"

Yang Haichen looked on expectantly. ’This is the first time this kind of Sound Wave Type Magic has appeared in the Marketplace. If this isn’t suitable, I really don’t know how else I can find the techniques Junior Brother Liu Chen wants.’

"Thank you, Senior Brother. How many Spirit Stones does this Magic cost?"

Liu Chen put away the Thunder Sound Technique. ’This kind of Magic is very useful. It should be convenient for catching people off guard.’

"Don’t worry, Junior Brother. The Spirit Stones you gave me are more than enough. If it’s really not enough, I’ll definitely ask you for more."

Yang Haichen, however, didn’t answer directly. ’I’ve already received two thousand Spirit Stones from Liu Chen, not to mention six free portions of Spiritual Cuisine every day. I’d feel bad asking for more Spirit Stones now.’

"Then I’ll have to trouble you, Senior Brother Yang." 𝖋𝙧ⅇ

Liu Chen saw Yang Haichen off, then sat alone in the Bamboo Garden, eating his Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine.

The afternoon was filled with the same monotonous cultivation routine. This was only broken after breakfast on October ninth.

In the Bamboo Garden, Liu Chen quietly stared at the two Jade Tokens before him.

"Take these two Jade Tokens. Tomorrow, after you arrive at the Great Xia Imperial City, find the Patriarchs of the Ji Family and the Ye Family. They will understand what to do."

Mo Xuan was very calm. ’This is the Spirit Contract Ji Suyao and Ye Linglong have already signed. All that’s needed now is confirmation from the Patriarchs of the Ye Family and the Ji Family. After that, these two disciples will officially be Mo Family Disciples, and I, Mo Xuan, can legitimately take them as my own.’

’Whether in Purple Cloud Valley or upon returning to the Mo Family in the future, I’ll no longer have to worry about anyone trying to snatch them from me.’