Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Genius, the Crowd Marveled

In this exploration,

Yao Qingtian discovered a bizarre sword aura emanating from the Practice Pavilion.

“This is… the Immortal Soul Sword!”

The Immortal Soul Sword is condensed from soul power and is not as easily sensed as a physical sword.

If it weren’t for Yao Qingtian being a sword cultivator and familiar with the Immortal Soul Sword, he would surely not recognize the aura of such a thing.

Thus, being difficult to detect is a significant feature of the Immortal Soul Sword.

“Chen Junior Brother has mastered it? The soul sword has come forth, that’s the fifth level!”

Upon realizing this, Yao Jianyuan was greatly stunned. He had struggled for eleven years to achieve the first level, while Chen Junior Brother reached the fifth level in just a few days!

This gap made Yao Jianyuan involuntarily smile bitterly.

“I didn’t expect that Chen kid would be so talented!”

Yao Qingtian also sighed deeply, feeling a mix of emotions.

Then, he looked at the bitterly smiling Yao Jianyuan, fearing that his Dao heart might be negatively affected, and said, “Jianyuan, you don’t need to be jealous. Every so-called genius often has their strengths. Your spirit power is not as good as Chen kid’s, but your physique surpasses his. Your future achievements won’t be lower than his, understood?”

Mentioning this, Yao Jianyuan’s expression grew even more despondent. He rolled his eyes and said, “Chen Junior Brother has an ultimate pure sword body…”

Upon hearing this, Yao Qingtian was taken aback. “What! An ultimate sword body? Better than yours?”

Yao Jianyuan nodded and sighed, “Yes, I once lied to Chen Junior Brother to boost my confidence, telling him I had a sacred sword body. Sigh…”

In reality, Yao Jianyuan’s true physique was peak profound grade. After discovering that Chen Ansheng had become an ultimate sword body, he had to save face by claiming to have a sacred sword body.

“An ultimate sword body, combined with spirit power far exceeding the foundational realm, possessing both, if Chen kid is just a step away, he could be considered a top talent of a hundred years.”

Yao Qingtian also sighed, noting that Biyan Cave hadn’t received such a talented disciple in thousands of years.

“Indeed, I estimate that in a hundred years, Chen Junior Brother will step into the Profound Immortal Realm, while I will need at least two to three hundred years, the gap is vast.”

As he spoke, Yao Jianyuan’s heart gradually calmed, and his Dao heart was unaffected.

“Jianyuan, we are just an inconspicuous corner of the Wuyang Domain in the Immortal Realm. There are plenty of top talents and saint sons among those major powers. You will sooner or later encounter individuals whose talents far exceed Chen kid’s, so try to look past this.” Yao Qingtian comforted him.

“Haha!” Yao Jianyuan replied nonchalantly, “Old man, there’s no need to comfort me. Chen Junior Brother is my friend. I hope he’s an imperial level genius so that I can ride his coattails in the future. How could I be influenced by jealousy?”

Upon hearing this, Yao Qingtian sensed Yao Jianyuan’s aura fluctuations and found them calm as usual, so he jokingly scolded, “You little brat, that was all an act, wasn’t it? You scared me to death.”

Yao Jianyuan laughed, “Quit it; aren’t you the one full of life? How could you be scared to death?”

Yao Qingtian made a move to hit him, and Yao Jianyuan shrank his neck and said, “No, Second Uncle, let’s go congratulate Chen Junior Brother first.”

After saying this, he slipped away, and Yao Qingtian chuckled lightly, then walked toward the Practice Pavilion with his hands clasped behind his back.

Inside the Practice Pavilion,

Chen Ansheng’s face was pale, and he was drenched in sweat.

Earlier, he had been too eager to succeed and nearly severed the Immortal Soul. Fortunately, it ended without incident, and he finally succeeded.

Having this experience, he wouldn’t face such danger next time.

“This sixth level involves understanding the laws of the sword path. It’s best that I wait until I break through to the True Immortal Realm before attempting it; I’m still a bit weak.”

When it comes to laws, not only must one’s spirit power be strong, but various abilities also need to reach a certain level to endure.

“Who?!”

At that moment, Chen Ansheng’s powerful spirit sensed a presence swiftly approaching.

Instinctively, Chen Ansheng struck out with a palm to the side.

Boom!

After the strike, Chen Ansheng staggered back.

“Chen Junior Brother, why are you so agitated? It’s me.”

In the next moment, Yao Jianyuan appeared.

Chen Ansheng grinned and said, “You old man, I thought someone was ambushing me when I was exhausted just now.”

Chen Ansheng instinctively attacked, only realizing that he was in Biyan Cave, protected by formations, and nobody would dare to ambush him.

Yao Jianyuan swaggered over, patting Chen Ansheng’s shoulder, “Good job, you’ve even mastered the Immortal Soul Sword, keeping it well hidden!”

Chen Ansheng chuckled, “Aren’t you also at the third level? We’re about even.”

Yao Jianyuan punched Chen Ansheng playfully, “Not even close! I took seventeen years to cultivate to the third level, while you reached the fifth level in just a few days!”

Chen Ansheng was taken aback.

Yao Jianyuan took seventeen years to reach the third level?

With that in mind, it seemed he was significantly faster than him.

However, Chen Ansheng understood that his rapid advancement to the fifth level was largely thanks to the mind-power stone given by the Law Cultivator; otherwise, it would have taken him several years as well. After all, once spirit power reaches a certain height, even a slight increase will yield dramatically different effects, let alone that stone boosting his spirit power by fifty percent directly.

To avoid triggering Yao Jianyuan, Chen Ansheng returned the punch and feigned envy, saying, “So what? You still have a sacred sword body; I’d gladly trade with you.”

“Cough, let’s keep it low-key,” Yao Jianyuan couldn’t help but blush.

“Hahaha.”

As they spoke, Yao Qingtian, Gu Jue, Sun Xinhao, and others arrived at the Practice Pavilion.

“Chen kid, well done! It’s been three thousand years since we’ve had anyone truly achieve the Immortal Soul Sword in our cave. You’re impressive and have a bright future.” Yao Qingtian immediately praised Chen Ansheng upon his arrival.

“Congratulations, Chen Junior Brother!” Even the always-serious Gu Jue managed to force out a smile to congratulate Chen Ansheng.

“Impressive indeed, in a few years, we’ll have to rely on Chen Junior Brother for protection, haha.”

“Master, with such a significant breakthrough for Chen Junior Brother, aren’t you going to show your support?”

“Yeah, Master, why not hold a welcoming feast and a congratulatory banquet for Chen Junior Brother? Let’s all celebrate together.”

The crowd chattered excitedly, clearly delighted.

Chen Ansheng quietly observed the somewhat unfamiliar yet sincere smiles on their faces, feeling a sense of bittersweetness in his heart.

He had only felt such warmth during his childhood when he played with companions from his village.

“Very well, I, today’s Cave Master, am also very pleased. Jue’er, give the order: Let’s hold a feast tonight. First, to celebrate everyone’s survival, and secondly, to celebrate Junior Brother Chen’s entry and major breakthrough.”

After Yao Qingtian finished speaking, he added, “And there will be drinks!”

Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in cheers, all turning to Chen Ansheng, saying they were benefitting from him today, looking forward to the drinks.

“Yao Qingtian, get out here!”

Suddenly, the formation of Biyan Cave trembled violently, and a loud, domineering voice echoed throughout the entire cave.

Yao Qingtian furrowed his brow.

He knew that Ji Guiyi, Ji Ziling’s father, had come to confront them!