Chapter 285 - - 283 a group of Linghu Chong_1

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In the middle of the banquet.

Everyone found an excuse to leave their seat.

Some went to the bathroom, others pretended to have drunk too much and needed to go out to vomit, and then they reported the situations of Duge and Heavenly Demon to the people of their own sects.

Afterward.

The feedback they received was mostly to stabilize Cheng Yu and watch what he would do next, while the rest of the matters would wait for investigation by their families…

Duge of course knew what they were doing and didn’t stop them.

At this moment, he suddenly felt that it was quite good that the saying “No fighting, no acquaintance” didn’t apply to them, as it could lead the situation to evolve very naturally.

As long as people from the cultivation sects became cautious of the candidates, unless there were special influential keywords that swayed people’s hearts, it should be possible to block most candidates from advancing on the path of cultivating art techniques.

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After the meal.

The instructive session began.

Duge once again showed everyone what it meant to be fearless.

When it was time for instruction, he stepped down to the arena. He was like a storm, beating everyone until they were black and blue, thoroughly turning everyone into friends who had his best interests at heart.

Through the instructing process, Duge also gained some understanding of the cultivation methods in this world.

Xie Zhong from Maoshan Sect and Clear Heart temple both belonged to the Talisman Sect.

But Xie Zhong’s use of talismans was more aggressive, and furthermore, coordinated with physical movements and steps. During combat, his eyes flickered with golden light, seeming to possess an effect that allowed him to predict the enemy’s moves;

Afterward, Xie Zhong’s explanation was that he cultivated the Heavenly Vision of Maoshan Sect, which could see through all illusions and deduce the enemy’s attack route…

Zhang Ziqing from the Heavenly Master Sect specialized in talismans and the Thunder Technique. His skill with Lightning of Palm was so refined that the lightning which burst forth was even faster than Duge’s Five Thunder Talisman, if it weren’t for Duge’s speed being fast enough, a hit from his Lightning of Palm would have been trouble…

Luo Fan’s Demon-Subduing Pestle seemed to rely on martial arts, with divine power inherent in every move and stance, which might intimidate ghosts and monsters, but posed the least threat to Duge;

The most troublesome was Bai Qiao from the Bai Family’s Ghost Control Skill, when she opened her gourd, a chilling wind blew, and it seemed like the temperature around dropped by several degrees.

Duge didn’t activate Heavenly Vision, and just couldn’t see the ghosts she had released.

Only because his spiritual power was high enough, those ghosts trying to invade his divine consciousness, upon touching him, suffered backlash. If someone with lower spiritual power were hit by her nurtured ghosts, they would likely be eliminated on the spot…

There was also the Shi Family’s Qimen Technique, the Ma Family’s Invocation Technique…

These divine cultivation techniques were more wondrous than the next, each with its own unique features, which broadened Duge’s horizons.

Based on his current mastery of these art techniques, he truly wouldn’t be able to control the situation.

Unless he unconditionally used the Five Thunder Talisman in a barrage, however, these sects had thousands of years of heritage and likely had means to counter the Thunder Technique.

It had to be said.

The heritage of Clear Heart temple was too shallow.

This also deepened his determination to learn from various sects.

Among the many spells, what Duge most wanted to learn was the Quanzhen Sect’s Integral Dan Technique.

The Quanzhen Sect focused on spiritual cultivation. Even without reaching Golden Core, they could achieve soul projection and fight others; the highest realm of Quanzhen Sect’s cultivation technique was spiritual immortality.

Duge felt that if he learned the Golden Core Technique of Quanzhen Sect, maybe he would be able to possess a body without damage for a second time on the Alien Battlefield, or during possession, his soul would also have a certain combat capability, so as not to be a sitting duck…

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“Brother Cheng, if all the Heavenly Demons are as fierce as you, I feel we really can’t handle them by ourselves; we truly need to ask our sect elders to take charge,”

Zhang Ziqing said with a swollen nose and bruised face, squinting his eyes into slits, “Moreover, I think Brother Cheng only using talismans in combat is a bit too one-dimensional. With such exceptional talent, being a disciple at Clear Heart Temple seems somewhat wasteful. You should join our Heavenly Master Sect and learn the authentic Thunder Technique. I’m afraid your combat power could soar by tens of times.”

“Zhang Ziqing, what right do you have to look down on Clear Heart Temple?” Daoist Qingsong said with dark circles under his eyes and a frown, “No matter how strong the Heavenly Master Sect is, didn’t my junior brother beat them till they wet themselves? In my opinion, my junior brother’s talent should lead him to learn all the mental methods and martial skills of all the sects and unify the Cultivation World.”

Originally staying out of it, Daoist Qingsong could not escape the ravages of Duge; after being sucker-punched, he too became a friend who considered everything for Duge’s benefit.

“I agree,” raised her hand and said, her cheeks also dark with bruises, unable to escape Duge’s heavy hand.

“Let’s just do this!” Xie Zhong said excitedly, “Let’s work together to make Brother Cheng the number one person in the Cultivation World.”

“To eradicate the Heavenly Demons, Brother Cheng must first eliminate resistance from the Cultivation World. Each sect fights for itself with different ideas; who knows what kind of mischief could arise? Unifying the Cultivation World certainly makes things easier.”

Luo Fan looked at Duge, his face suddenly flushing red, and said, “I need to confess to Brother Cheng. I betrayed Brother Cheng earlier and reported to the Luo Family that Brother Cheng is a Heavenly Demon. At this moment, the Luo Family must be thinking of ways to deal with Brother Cheng. I’m sorry, Brother Cheng.”

“That means I have to apologize to Brother Cheng too. When we were eating, I excused myself to go to the restroom and also reported about Brother Cheng,” Luo Xi said, lowering her head and not daring to look at Duge, “Brother Cheng trusted us so much, yet I did something as despicable as betraying a friend. I really deserve to die!”

Then,

Others also apologized to Duge in succession.

“…” Chen Ziyong couldn’t help but widen his eyes and thought, what the hell is this situation, did Cheng Yu awaken a new skill?

“Talking about this is useless now; our priority should be keeping Brother Cheng safe,” Zhang Ziqing said, “We need to find a way to conceal Brother Cheng’s identity as a Heavenly Demon.”

“What nonsense are you talking about? My junior brother has always been a disciple of Clear Heart Temple, when did he become a Heavenly Demon?” Qingsong said angrily.

“Daoist Qingsong, don’t be angry. It’s just us being immature earlier and creating misunderstandings!” Zhang Ziqing chuckled, “What’s done is done; it’s not something we can simply deny to resolve. We have to find a solution!”

Wow!

So this is what they mean by ’no fight, no acquaintance'!

Indeed, they are a group of true brothers who look out for one another!

Love it!

Duge’s eyes shone. He then began to lament, wasn’t friendship his second skill?

If ’no fight, no acquaintance’ took off, everyone, including Nan Youlong and the Federation President, would be his people. The simulation field would be his to use whenever he wanted. What a pity!

“We don’t need a solution, just fight it out.” Duge chuckled, interrupting the self-blaming crowd, “I believe, with my talent, it won’t take many days before I become unrivaled under the heavens. As long as I subdue everyone and unify the Cultivation World, what does it matter whether I am a Heavenly Demon or not? Actually, even if it’s not for dealing with the Heavenly Demons, eliminating the barriers between Cultivation Sects is also beneficial for the Cultivation World.”

“Brother Cheng is right. A thousand years ago, Dragon Tiger Mountain also produced an extraordinary person named Sheng Wenhua. He had also thought about unifying the Cultivation World, breaking down barriers between sects, and integrating the essence of cultivation from various sects to create the true Method of Longevity,” Zhang Ziqing said, “At that time, if it weren’t for him and his group entering collective demonic cultivation, they might not have ended in failure… Tsk tsk, if he had Brother Cheng’s talent, maybe he would have succeeded, and the Cultivation World wouldn’t be what it is now.”

Is this the main storyline?

Duge was startled, then said, “Ziqing, tell me more about this Sheng Wenhua!”

“There’s not much to say,” Zhang Ziqing waved his hand and said, “It’s just like something out of a legend. Sheng Wenhua was extremely talented and had a sudden inspiration during his cultivation. He decided to blend the cultivation techniques of various sects to create the true Method of Longevity.

Then, during his travels, he befriended the young Heavenly Master and the young Sect Leader of Maoshan. Somehow he convinced them.

The three of them became sworn brothers, exchanged their cultivation techniques, and after three years of secluded cultivation, they emerged to cause trouble, robbing secret manuals everywhere, and formed the ‘Three Pure Hall’ organization. In seven years, they swept through half of the Cultivation World.

In the end, whether it was due to infighting or indeed a mistake in their cultivation techniques, the three brothers ended up with one dead, one injured, and one in seclusion. The Three Pure Hall organization faded away and ended unresolved.”

“Later on, the major sects strictly forbade the exchange of cultivation techniques,” Xie Zhong added, “Once it was discovered that a technique had leaked, the leaker would face relentless pursuit from their sect until all those who had spread the technique were killed.”

Having said that,

Xie Zhong seemed to remember something and quickly added, “Brother Cheng, I didn’t mean any harm! I truly believe that, with your talent, you can indeed unify the Cultivation World.”

Luo Fan added, “Moreover, if we want to completely eradicate the Heavenly Demons, the Cultivation World must speak with one voice. You have no idea how much time the sects can waste bickering amongst themselves. Given the growth rate of the Heavenly Demons you mentioned, by the time those old fogeys at home realize the threat, the Heavenly Demons might already be out of control.”

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