Chapter 135
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Chapter 135: Clear Boundaries
Wang Chen pointed into the air.
A flicker of green light flashed at his fingertip, and a weed three steps away suddenly trembled.
This weed had just sprouted new shoots last night, only three inches tall, and looked weak and fragile.
Yet, in the next moment, it appeared as if it had suddenly consumed a powerful elixir; its stem and leaves expanded at an astonishing speed, sprouting flowers that bloomed and then wilted, completing a lifecycle in the blink of an eye.
The entire weed silently vanished into the dust.
[Decay and Flourish Technique · Experience +1]
[Decay and Flourish Technique (Advanced Level): 399/400]
Upgrade!
Without any hesitation, Wang Chen spent 10 Virtue points on this spell.
He had already upgraded once before, moving from basic level to advanced level.
[Decay and Flourish Technique (Master-level): 0/500]
Master-level!
In just three days, Wang Chen had raised the Decay and Flourish Technique to master-level.
Although he had paid a certain price, the progress was astonishing!
As the oath seals were lifted, countless pieces of information related to the Decay and Flourish Technique flooded into his Sea of Consciousness.
His understanding and mastery of this spell reached a new level in a very short time!
Wang Chen quietly contemplated for the time it takes to burn an incense stick.
When he opened his eyes again, his left eye shimmered with vibrant green life, while his right eye showed a dead, gray-brown hue!
But the strange appearance of his eyes vanished in an instant, returning to normal.
Wang Chen took a deep breath.
An invisible, intangible aura of Magical Energy flowed from him, silently spreading in all directions.
Within a ten-step radius around him, the weeds grew and withered frantically, turning into ash in just a few breaths.
The dense roots hidden underground also ceased to exist.
The master-level Decay and Flourish Technique was truly domineering!
However, Wang Chen was not completely satisfied.
His cultivation level greatly limited the effectiveness of the spell; otherwise, the coverage could be even wider and deeper!
If a Purple Palace cultivator were to fully unleash a Decay and Flourish Technique of the same level…
Wang Chen could not imagine such a scene at the moment.
However, for now, completely eliminating the weeds from the fifty acres of spirit fields was no longer a problem.
Although the growth of weeds cannot be entirely eradicated,
Wang Chen knew that by applying the same method before sowing and after harvesting,
his regular workload would be significantly reduced.
Managing fifty acres of spirit fields would be quite manageable for a single person.
The crucial point was that the master-level Decay and Flourish Technique could still advance to perfect mastery.
He wondered what special powers would emerge at that stage!
Wang Chen glanced at the Virtue points displayed on his Cultivation Panel and felt they were far from sufficient.
Dong—
At that moment, a deep and resonant bell sound echoed in his ears.
It was the time of Wu.
Yunlong City also housed a Dingyang Bell, more powerful than the one in Yunshan City; its toll could be heard across the entire inner sect of the Nine Peaks, covering a radius of hundreds of miles.
Wang Chen promptly summoned the Willow Leaf Flying Boat, steering this flying artifact towards Sunset Peak.
For any other spiritual plant farmer, ten days after the autumn sowing with no rice seeds sown in their spirit fields would cause great anxiety.
Delaying the farming season would inevitably affect the harvest.
But Wang Chen remained as steady as an old dog, feeling not the least bit anxious.
The Spring Breeze and Rain Fertilization Technique and the Autumn Sunlight Growth Technique both aided the growth of spirit rice; as long as he was willing to invest effort and use Spirit Fertilizer, catching up with the farming season would be no issue.
He definitely had to attend the afternoon lecture at the Purple Palace!
Previously, as an Outer Sect Disciple of the Yunyang Sect, Wang Chen had only one opportunity each month to attend a free lecture.
Moreover, most of these lectures were delivered by Outer Sect Elders at the Qi Training ninth level.
In the inner sect, however, on every third, sixth, and ninth day, elders from the Purple Palace took turns to teach at the lecture hall.
This meant Wang Chen could attend nine free public classes each month!
Missing even one of these opportunities would be a significant loss.
Wang Chen fully activated the Willow Leaf Flying Boat beneath him, and the vessel kicked up swirling clouds of smoke, darting forward like an arrow.
The Willow Leaf Flying Boat was a low-level flying artifact; its flight altitude and speed entirely depended on the user’s cultivation level; the stronger the infused magical energy, the higher and faster it would fly.
Without a high-level Qi Training cultivation, it would be difficult to control smoothly.
Wang Chen had just entered high-level Qi Training, and handling the Willow Leaf Flying Boat posed no problem at all.
However, his magical energy could not sustain long-distance high-speed flight.
Fortunately, the estate was located just at the foot of Sunset Peak, only two or three miles from the stone path up the mountain.
Wang Chen controlled the boat to speed along the mountain path straight toward the peak.
When he arrived at the lecture hall on Sunset Peak,
he found hundreds of inner sect disciples already seated before the preaching platform.
Moreover, beams of light descended one after another as more cultivators continuously arrived.
Among the eight thousand inner sect disciples of the Yunyang Sect, Sunset Peak alone boasted two thousand three hundred, making it the most populous among all the peaks!
Thus, the lively atmosphere was entirely expected.
Wang Chen observed that the seated disciples were distinctly divided into various groups.
The boundaries between them were sharply defined!
These inner sect groups ranged from as many as fifty or sixty members to as few as ten or twenty.
They clustered together, some whispering among themselves, others laughing and chatting loudly, with a few even indulging in unrestrained behavior.
New disciples gradually joined the throng.
Wang Chen made a rough count and was astonished to find there were around thirty or forty such groups!
It was truly a sight to behold.
Wang Chen also noted that nearly one-third of the disciples present were female.
There were even several all-female teams.
Each of them was as radiant as a flower, their charm captivating the attention of the surrounding male disciples.
However, some groups were clearly at odds with each other.
The cultivators glared at one another, their eyes wide with animosity, as if they wished they could tear each other apart!
This scene finally made Wang Chen understand why Brother Cao had worn such an expression when he mentioned Sunset Peak.
It was indeed a complex place!
The waters here were too deep.
But the commotion of others had nothing to do with Wang Chen; he had no desire to dive into such treacherous waters.
So, he quietly found a secluded corner to sit down.
He enhanced the effects of his Breath Concealment Technique.
Listening to the teachings wasn’t like watching a movie; there was no need to vie for a prime spot.
Wang Chen hadn’t forgotten Brother Cao’s earnest advice: "If it doesn’t concern you, just stay out of it…"
To this, he added his own mantra: Stay low-key, even lower-key.
After all, it was best to remain inconspicuous!
After a while, no more flying artifacts descended upon the lecture hall.
Suddenly, a cultivator clad in a purple robe and wearing a tall crown gracefully emerged from the main hall and ascended the preaching platform.
A divine sense, imbued with an aura of authority, instantly swept across the entire lecture hall.
All the inner sect disciples immediately fell silent!
Two beautiful maidens stepped onto the stage, presenting the Purple Palace master with a cloud-patterned cushion, a purple sandalwood table, a calming incense burner, and a red clay tea kettle…
As Wang Chen watched this scene, he felt an increasing sense of familiarity.
The purple-robed cultivator seated on the cushion picked up a small silver hammer and struck the copper bell resting on the table.
Ding—
Oh no!
Wang Chen suddenly recalled that this Purple Palace master was none other than the Changchun he had heard about before!
So, he was one of the elders from Sunset Peak.
His attire and demeanor were exactly as Wang Chen had seen in the past.
Wang Chen’s expression turned peculiar.
He had once heard that Changchun bore the nickname "Spirit Stone Master."
Whether one wished to attend his lectures or seek his assistance, all it took was to offer spirit stones.
As long as the spirit stones were sufficient, Master Changchun would not turn anyone away. He would help if he could, and his reputation was impeccable.
Even the positions of true disciples under his tutelage could be secured through bidding with spirit stones.
Yes, it was indeed a bidding process!
The most innovative aspect was that the status of true disciples under Master Changchun lasted only three years.
After three years, one had to re-enter the bidding.
The highest bidder would win!
Moreover, Changchun was also known as the "Tofu Master."
He never engaged in confrontations or debates with cultivators of the same rank. If someone bullied him, he would simply retreat to his cave residence, closing his doors to visitors until the trouble passed.
As for his disciples, one shouldn’t expect him to offer protection if they ran into trouble.
Unless, of course, they provided spirit stones!
It was this very conduct that earned him such a derogatory nickname, allowing Qi Training cultivators to gossip about him without fear.
Wang Chen had never imagined that Master Changchun was one of the three Purple Palace elders of Sunset Peak.
No wonder Sunset Peak was considered so weak!
Wang Chen felt it was essential to learn more about the other two elders.
At that moment, Master Changchun’s lecture had already commenced.
Despite the "Tofu Master’s" poor reputation, his teaching skills were quite remarkable.
As Wang Chen listened, he became increasingly absorbed and felt he had gained a great deal.
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