The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 465 No, is it really possible to do this? (Second Update)
Zhou Qing was taken aback by Shen Juefeng's words.

He initially thought his father-in-law was being considerate of his elders' feelings and didn't want to take advantage of him.

But judging from Shen Juefeng's expression, there seemed to be another hidden reason?

“Because,” Shen Juefeng looked at the half-finished scroll in his hand, “each inscription-level divine ability has a limit on the number of times it can be practiced.”

"Limited attempts?" the three asked in unison, their faces full of confusion.

Shen Juefeng's expression was solemn: "That's right, there's a limit to the number of times. I once read about it in an ancient book. Since the creation of inscription-level divine abilities, only ten people can cultivate them. What's even stranger is..."

He paused, his voice growing even lower: "Once such supernatural powers are engraved, they are as if they are branded by the Heavenly Dao, and cannot be replicated on any other medium. The only way to pass them on is through the transmission of one's soul."

"It is transmitted through the soul, and each transmission consumes a precious cultivation opportunity."

Shen Juefeng's gaze swept over the shocked faces of the three: "When the ten chances are exhausted, if all the practitioners perish, this inscription-level divine ability will be lost forever in the river of time."

After hearing this secret, Zhou Qing looked thoughtful.

Ten chances?

Is it really that weird?
So, in "The Blood Curtain of a Hundred Calamities," the Second Uncle not only helped him open it with an extreme weapon, but he also saw it.

He had passed the skill to Han Yi within the Divine Ruins Heavenly Palace, and with his own cultivation, he had already used up three opportunities.

So, how many runs are left now?

After all, he had no idea how many times this technique had been passed down before.
Thinking of this, he hurriedly took out a blank jade slip to try to imprint it, and as his father-in-law said, he was unable to inscribe the contents of the cultivation technique into it.

But then again, I obtained "Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain" using a copy-and-paste method.

Since even branding can't achieve this, does the copied version also copy the remaining number of uses?

Does this count as exploiting a loophole in the laws of nature?
"Is it true?" Shen Juefeng's eyes were burning.

After all, this was only recorded in ancient books, and he had never personally witnessed or verified it.

Zhou Qing gently put down the jade slip, looked at the three people, and then nodded.

Upon seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Shen Lieyang's eyes.

Shen Yunzhou secretly rejoiced that he hadn't accepted his brother-in-law's offer.

Such a precious opportunity should indeed be reserved for someone more suitable.

“It seems this scroll,” Shen Juefeng sighed softly, shaking the tattered scroll in his hand, “has most likely run out of uses, which is why it has become like this.”

Zhou Qing stroked his chin thoughtfully.

Shen Juefeng continued, "There's another point: inscription-level divine abilities cannot be obtained through soul searching; the holder must willingly grant them."

"Father, is this inscription-level divine power really that strange?" Shen Yunzhou couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Shen Juefeng's gaze was profound: "It is precisely because of such stringent conditions that it deserves the title of an inscription-level divine ability. Even if an ordinary cultivator spends their entire life trying to comprehend one of them, it would be considered extremely fortunate."

A glint flashed in Shen Lieyang's eyes: "So, Father is actually safe because of this?"

“That’s right.” Shen Juefeng said decisively, “The worst-case scenario is that we will be captured by the Heavenly Phoenix Palace and the Yan family. But as long as Father insists on not giving up, no one will be able to find any trace of the first half of the divine power.”

He smiled slightly, "Besides, given Father's temperament, he will definitely hide the first half of the original scroll carefully. If the people of Tianhuang Palace and Yan family want to obtain the complete inheritance, they will have no choice but to spare his life."

“No wonder,” Shen Lieyang suddenly realized, “Father has had the first half of the book for so many years, but he has never passed it on to any of us brothers.”

Shen Yunzhou suddenly interjected: "Father, Third Uncle, according to my brother-in-law's previous speculation, the Liu family patriarch must have already offered the second half of this inscription-level divine power to the Heavenly Phoenix Palace and the Yan family, which is why they joined forces so frantically to seize the first half."

He stared intently at the unopenable scroll: "The fact that this scroll is now invalid means that at least two inheritance opportunities have been used up."

"Then Grandfather should have at least two more chances with the upper half of the book, right?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Juefeng fell into deep thought, and after a moment slowly nodded: "That is indeed possible. However," he narrowed his eyes, "these are all just the worst guesses. Perhaps the old man is currently in seclusion somewhere, healing his injuries."

Zhou Qing's eyes flickered, her thoughts racing.

He had previously thought about those ancient sects with a history of thousands of years, such as the Heavenly Phoenix Palace and the Silent Abyss Temple.

Although it is rumored that they all possess inscription-level divine abilities that protect their sects, no powerful figure has ever been seen forcibly seizing or plundering them.

Now it seems there are only two possibilities:
Firstly, the top experts have already mastered inscription-level divine abilities and are well aware of the difficulty of cultivation.

Instead of wasting energy trying to find new methods, it's better to focus on improving existing ones.

After all, once you reach the level of Earthly Sovereign or Heavenly Sovereign, it's a big no-no to try to do too much at once.

Secondly, in order to preserve their lineage, these sects have probably already exhausted the number of times their core members can use their supernatural abilities.

In this way, even if a powerful enemy attacks, they can only return empty-handed—they can neither plunder nor search, and all their efforts will be in vain.

“But I am different,” a glint of shrewdness flashed in Zhou Qing’s eyes.

When he first revealed two inscription-level divine abilities to the Shen family, he had neither a powerful background nor much experience.

This means that there must still be a surplus of inheritance opportunities for "Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain" and "Great Luo Demon Sealing Seal".

Even if it's only the last chance.
It's worth the gamble!
"Fourth brother, what are your plans next?" Shen Lieyang asked in a deep voice, interrupting Zhou Qing's thoughts.

Shen Juefeng gazed into the distance, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Let's go home first; perhaps Father is there."

"The most dangerous place is also the safest place?" Shen Lieyang's eyes lit up.

Shen Juefeng nodded, then turned to look at Zhou Qing, his solemn expression turning into tenderness: "Besides, my precious granddaughter is still waiting for her grandfather to hold her in the Fifth Tail."

Zhou Qing smiled slightly, and the group immediately set off for the Fifth Tail.

"Zhou Qing, these are from the Liu family's treasure vault. You choose first!" Along the way, Shen Lieyang took out several storage bags.

"No need, you all."

"Stop being so wishy-washy!" Shen Juefeng glared at him.

Zhou Qing chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the numerous treasures: "These top-grade wood-attribute spirit stones are just what I need."

……

And so, three months later, the group quietly returned to the Fifth Tail.

The once-powerful Shen family mansion is still shrouded in a thick fog of obsession.

Looking at their homeland, Shen Juefeng and the others looked somber.

They took out the communication jade slip and tried to contact their father, but it was like throwing a stone into the sea.

Upon searching deep into the mansion, they found it completely looted—countless people had come here "treasure hunting" over the years.

"Where's Da Congming?" Shen Juefeng suddenly asked as they were leaving.

Shen Yunzhou replied, "During our escape years ago, we discovered a mountain range with special earth attributes, so we stayed there to cultivate."

Shen Juefeng nodded slightly: "That's fine then, I won't bother you any longer."

Then, he took out a communication jade slip, which contained the latest address sent by Zhou Qing, and said with a smile, "Let's go, we who are alive must look forward."

Then, the three of them headed straight in a certain direction...

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(End of this chapter)