Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 35 Chen Yunzheng's Unconvinced

The Sixth Elder's lectures were insightful yet easy to understand, drawing on a wide range of sources and demonstrating his extensive knowledge, which greatly benefited Chen Qian.

Although the old man was at the late stage of Qi Refining, his combat strength was relatively weak; he was more of a research talent.

The Sixth Elder also manages the spirit fruit garden in the valley, where many spirit fruits, herbs, and medicines suitable for brewing spirit wine are planted.

Chen Qian planned to visit again at a suitable time. In addition to asking some questions about his studies and seeking guidance, he also planned to purchase a batch of related spiritual items there, which he could then transplant into the Gray Pearl World.

After the lesson, Chen Qian stepped forward to greet him and told him that he would be visiting the orchard later to purchase some supplies. The Sixth Elder readily agreed.

On Chen Qian's wedding day, the Sixth Elder was also present, and he was the one who delivered the Dew Flower Wine, so it could be considered that he had received the old man's care.

After respectfully bidding farewell, Chen Qian left rather slowly. Fenglin Academy was a quiet and secluded place, and he thought there was hardly anyone outside. Unexpectedly, someone was waiting for him outside.

It was Chen Yunzheng, whose aura was chilling.

He had just broken through to the fifth level of Qi Refining after returning from his training in the Luoxia Mountains, where he killed many demonic beasts.

Because he had just broken through, his aura was still somewhat unstable and had not been fully contained; his body still seemed to carry the bloody smell of killing a demon beast.

The Luoxia Mountains are located hundreds of miles north of Fenglin Valley, and the entire mountain range stretches for thousands of miles.

Several hundred miles of this area are located at the junction of the Chen, Zhao, and Qian families' territories, making it a popular destination for the young members of the three families to go out and gain experience.

In this stretch of hundreds of miles of mountains and valleys, after a long period of continuous investigation and suppression by the three groups, few monsters have survived.

It mainly consists of lower-grade first-tier items, with a small amount of higher-grade first-tier items.

Very few beings can grow to the second rank or higher, making it a very suitable place for mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators to train.

Chen Yunzheng set out on his training journey the day after Chen Qian's wedding.

As a foundation-building seed of the family and a key person cultivated by the third generation of the family, he went out to gain experience, and the Eighth Elder, who was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, secretly accompanied him.

But they don't interfere with his training; they simply follow and protect him.

This is also a tradition of many cultivation families. When important disciples go out to train, they are usually protected by their elders, but the elders are not informed, so as to prevent the younger generation from feeling insecure and acting too recklessly.

In the past two weeks, Chen Yunzheng has killed dozens of low-grade first-tier demonic beasts and more than a dozen mid-grade first-tier demonic beasts, and successfully broke through during his training, thus perfectly completing his training goals.

It not only improved my understanding of the game but also honed my practical skills, making me much more mentally sharp.

His decision to go out and gain experience was actually prompted by Chen Qian.

Although Chen Ruiang, the foundation-building patriarch who was the pillar of the family, did not appear at Chen Qian's wedding, he had actually come and carefully observed Chen Qian, but no one noticed.

As the strongest member of the family and a formal member of the family, he may not have had any contact with any of the family members, but he cannot be completely ignorant of them.

Before observing Chen Qian, he had heard Chen Hongming report on Chen Qian's situation and was quite amazed at the time.

After all, in the history of the cultivation world, there has almost never been a mortal who could survive being struck head-on by a bolt of lightning as thick as a bowl.

As for those who can awaken their spiritual roots after being struck by lightning and embark on the path of cultivation, that is even more unheard of.

Therefore, on the day of Chen Qian's wedding, he secretly observed from the sidelines, watching very carefully.

Although Chen Qian had also activated the Harmony with Light and Dust Technique at the time, his meager cultivation level, coupled with his limited concealment skills, naturally could not escape the eyes of the Foundation Establishment Ancestor.

I don't know if I don't see it, I'm startled when I see it.

Although Chen Qian's cultivation level was not high, compared with other cultivators of the same level, his physical strength, magical power, and spiritual vitality all refreshed the understanding of this ancestor who had lived for more than 150 years.

In an instant, Chen Ruiang knew that Chen Qian must have obtained a great opportunity and had many secrets.

Of course, as a righteous family patriarch, he would not covet the opportunities that come from the younger generation.

Back at the cave, Chen Yunzheng happened to come to pay his respects. To encourage his grandson, he naturally couldn't help but praise Chen Qian in front of him.

Moreover, he asserted that even though Chen Qian was only at the second level of Qi Refining, with your strength at the fourth level of Qi Refining, you might not even be able to gain the upper hand against him. This infuriated Chen Yunzheng. He naturally dared not question his grandfather's opinion, but he was very unconvinced.

He wanted to cause trouble for Chen Qian, but Chen Qian was getting married right now, so he couldn't just go to his door and challenge him to a duel. Besides, his cultivation level was two levels higher than Chen Qian's, so he was too ashamed to even ask.

He wasn't a bad person and wouldn't resort to underhanded tactics. However, from the beginning, when he learned that Chen Qian had only started cultivating at the age of eighteen, he looked down on him and thought that the other party wouldn't achieve anything great.

Later, Chen Hongwei, the fifth uncle, praised Chen Qian highly, believing that he had completed the Qi Induction and advanced to the first level of Qi Refining in just three days. He thought Chen Qian was a person with potential and might become a pillar of the family in the future.

But that's about it.

Unexpectedly, he was now being severely humiliated by his grandfather, and he was momentarily embarrassed.

Furthermore, this kid has only been cultivating for a little over two months, yet he has already advanced to the second level of Qi Refining? This cultivation speed is truly frightening, and I was immediately both angry and anxious.

His cultivation was nearing a breakthrough, so after consulting with his grandfather, he decided to go to Luoxia Mountain to train and vent his anger on some demonic beasts.

This time, I happened to check the course information on the family nameplate, which included the Sixth Elder's Spirit Brewing Course.

Of all the arts of cultivation, he was particularly fond of brewing wine, so he simply came to listen to the lectures, planning to go back to rest and organize his gains from this trip after the lectures.

So, coincidentally, he ran into Chen Qian.

While listening to the lecture inside, Chen Yunzheng had carefully sensed Chen Qian's cultivation level, which made him lose his composure again.

Grandpa said he was at the second level of Qi Refining, so how come he's now at the third level of Qi Refining?
This cultivation speed is truly unbelievable.

Is it possible that surviving a lightning strike results in such a miraculous change?
"Should I find a bolt of lightning to strike me?" Chen Yunzheng muttered to himself.

Chen Qian's "Harmony with the World" technique only has a simplified first level, which can only deceive cultivators of the same level. How could it withstand the detection of Chen Yunzheng, whose cultivation is two levels higher than his and who has also developed divine sense?
So it's perfectly normal for their true nature to be exposed.

This discovery further strengthened Chen Yunzheng's determination to test the waters.

Grandpa's words still echoed in my ears: since we're so destined to meet, we should at least have a little sparring, otherwise we might not be able to sleep.

I just leveled up, and you leveled up too, right?

interesting.

He then stayed at the school gate, waiting for Chen Qian to come out.

When Chen Qian saw Chen Yunzheng blocking the doorway, he realized that the two were strangers and had never crossed paths before, so he was unsure of the other's intentions.

Just as he was about to walk past the other person, Chen Yunzheng spoke up in a stiff tone: "Your name is Chen Qian, right?"

"Huh?" Chen Qian thought to himself, "Do we know each other? How rude of me to talk like that."

But he's not an 18-year-old kid, so naturally he's not naive and his emotions are always on display.

He stopped and smiled, "I am Chen Qian. May I ask what brings you here, young man?"

Chen Yunzheng was taken aback by Chen Qian's response and immediately became somewhat exasperated: "Who are you calling 'little brother'? Who's your little brother? I'm not here to curry favor with you."

Seeing that Chen Yunzheng's words had broken his guard, Chen Qian found it even more interesting.

He thought it would be fun to tease the little brother, and with his smile unchanged, he said:
"Alright, I won't call you little brother anymore. Young man, what can I do for you?"

Chen Yunzheng knew this wasn't the time for nonsense, so he directly stated his purpose.

"Seeing how fast you've improved your skills, Grandpa has been full of praise for you, so I'd like to have a friendly spar with you!"

Chen Qian couldn't help but find it amusing; this was truly a spoiled brat.

He straightened his expression and replied casually, "Oh, is that so? I'm very busy, I'm not interested."

(End of this chapter)