Chapter 527 - 50: Intelligence

Chapter 527: Chapter 50: Intelligence

Shen Changchuan was naturally well aware of the benefits of practicing a Body Refining Technique.

But unfortunately,

it came down to the same old problem:

not enough time!

Even though he knew it would be of great benefit to him, Shen Changchuan had no choice but to give it up for now.

The Immortal Sect’s grand competition in eight years was crucial for his future opportunity to advance to the Divine Travel Realm.

At this stage,

his main goal was to first raise his Cultivation to the Soul Emergence Ninth Layer.

And in the process, he had to try and figure out how to integrate the Power of Space into his own Magic abilities, turning it into something like a Spatial Slash.

As for those Body Refining Techniques,

although their potential was limitless, they required a great deal of time to polish and accumulate.

With limited time, Shen Changchuan could only give them up with a heavy heart.

"What a pity."

Shen Changchuan sighed softly,

a sense of regret welling up in his heart.

If the Immortal Sect’s grand competition didn’t concern the future of his Dao path,

Shen Changchuan wouldn’t have minded putting in the arduous effort over time to cultivate the hundred-plus Body Refining Techniques from the Yuqing Immortal Sect to Perfection, and he would have spent a great deal of energy practicing the Wood Undying Scripture.

Unfortunately, there were no ’what-ifs’ in this world.

’Oh well, it’s not like I’m giving up on them completely, never to practice them again.’

’I’m just setting them aside for now. After the Immortal Sect’s grand competition, when I have time, I’ll cultivate these Body Refining Techniques then.’

Shen Changchuan shook his head slightly, pushing the thought of Body Refinement to the back of his mind.

His attention returned to the present.

His secluded Cultivation had come to an end. It was time to start the next phase of his plan.

’According to Brother Nangong’s letter, those prodigies from the Outer Realm who previously entered the Tian Nan Domain have now turned their attention to another matter, attracted by a great opportunity elsewhere.’

A glint flashed in Shen Changchuan’s eyes,

as he contemplated his next move.

When he returned to Dawan Village three months ago, he had discovered that the prodigies from the Outer Realm around the village had all vanished.

Even the informants his grandfather had placed outside couldn’t find any information on the whereabouts of those Outer Realm prodigies.

The entire Tian Nan Domain’s Immortal Cultivation Realm, which had been in an uproar because of them, had fallen silent in a short period of time!

Sensing that something was amiss at the time, Shen Changchuan,

recalled the warning Nangong City had personally delivered when he visited Dawan Village not long ago,

and remembered that the other man was likely one of those prodigies from the Outer Realm himself.

So, he had sent a Communication Talisman to ask about the situation.

And, to Shen Changchuan’s relief,

not long ago,

Nangong City had replied.

In the letter, Nangong City told Shen Changchuan that all the prodigies from the Outer Realm were currently gathered in an Ancient Secret Realm, competing for a great opportunity within.

Because it involved the interests of the powers behind them, Nangong City didn’t dare to go into too much detail.

He only hinted that if Shen Changchuan had the chance, he should come and try his luck. If he succeeded, he would reap considerable benefits.

At that time, Shen Changchuan hadn’t responded immediately.

But now,

it was undoubtedly time to make a choice.

’Brother Nangong and the others might have truly uncovered some great opportunity!’

’But for me, it isn’t necessarily something I must have.’

Shen Changchuan weighed the Communication Talisman in his hand, his expression silent.

To be honest,

when he received the message, the thought of going to investigate had indeed crossed his mind.

But in the end, he dismissed the idea.

’No matter what kind of opportunity it is over there, it’s already a gathering of all sorts of prodigies.’

’It’s a chaotic mix of the good and the bad, crowded and disorderly. Even if I went, I couldn’t be sure the opportunity would fall into my hands. In fact, the chances of that are probably slim...’

’In comparison, I have an even greater opportunity waiting for me. There’s no need for me to compete with others for that one!’

A light flashed in the depths of Shen Changchuan’s pupils. He looked toward the heavens and murmured in a low voice,

"While their attention is drawn to the Ancient Secret Realm, now is the perfect time to head to the Xiangshan Sect Ruins!"

Having made his decision,

Shen Changchuan didn’t plan to delay,

and prepared to set off.

However,

at that very moment.

"Shen Changchuan, get your ass out here!"

A resonant voice boomed from the distant horizon, rolling like thunder, echoing between heaven and earth, lingering endlessly!

"Hm?!"

Shen Changchuan’s steps faltered. He looked up at the sky,

his gaze turning chillingly cold.

...

At this moment,

Cen Essencetong stood upon the void,

his expression incomparably grim.

He was in a terrible mood.

Several months ago, after learning that the disrespectful Shen Changchuan had arrived at the Yuqing Immortal Sect,

he, as one of the Daoist’s followers, had volunteered to get even for Lu Haoxuan.

Lu Haoxuan had been injured while on business for the Daoist. If they, as the Daoist’s followers, didn’t react at all, it would make others look down on them and not take their group seriously.

So, regardless of the specifics of the incident with Lu Haoxuan, since one of their own had been bullied, their group had to at least step up and make a statement.

Perhaps because Shen Changchuan’s master was Master Wandering Dragon, one of the Seven Immortal Sect Sons of the Yuqing Immortal Sect, he had a powerful backer. Moreover, the matter with Lu Haoxuan had already been settled and concluded by Master Wandering Dragon.

They couldn’t do anything as overt revenge.

But at the very least,

they had to challenge him to a fight.

Even if they didn’t give him a harsh lesson—not to the point of breaking his arms and legs—they had to at least defeat him in a direct confrontation.

This would show that the Daoist’s followers were not to be trifled with.

But before he could even set out,

something unexpected happened: Yu Changge, a Saint Son candidate from the Dongji Sacred Land, showed up and provoked them.

He had no choice but to deal with this matter first with the others.

Later on,

when the matter was temporarily resolved and Cen Essencetong was ready to resume his mission of getting even,

he discovered,

that the little brat named Shen Changchuan had already left the Yuqing Immortal Sect and run back to that backwater place called the Tian Nan Small Domain!

Great.

Letting the guy leave completely unscathed,

regardless of the reason,

in the eyes of others, it was because their group was a bunch of incompetents who didn’t even dare to chew on a slightly tougher bone!

They didn’t even have the guts to stand up for one of their own.

This was an absolutely devastating blow to their group’s reputation!

This reputation,

wasn’t just about the ’face’ of some reckless youths.

It was about the distribution of tangible benefits within the Yuqing Immortal Sect!

That’s right,

it was about benefits!

The reason their group willingly became followers of the Daoist wasn’t solely because his talent was unparalleled, compelling them to bow their heads in submission.

The twists and turns involved held certain benefits.

And the most fundamental source of those benefits,

was reputation!

If their group, as followers of the Daoist,

ended up with a reputation for bullying the weak and fearing the strong, for being cowardly and incompetent, for not even daring to confront the person who injured their own member—all because Shen Changchuan left without a hitch—

the damage to their reputation would be self-evident.

The resulting harm to their interests would be even more unimaginable!