Water elemental became a god, ultimately becoming the master of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers

Chapter 224 Chen Shunan, let me see your limits!

Zhang Wei quickly walked over, bowed respectfully, and said...

"Greetings, Master Zhang."

Master Hong glanced at Zhang Xuling with some curiosity, not knowing his identity, but seeing how respectful Zhang Xiangling and the other two were to Zhang Xuling, he couldn't help but cup his hands in greeting.

Only then did they head towards Chen Shunan's secluded retreat, the quiet room of the Military Academy.

The departure of the Holy Maiden Tianxuan is most likely a bad omen. Such good news should be promptly shared with Brother Chen to prevent him from becoming anxious, going astray in his cultivation, and ruining his important seclusion.

It's a pity I couldn't join forces with Brother Chen to slay the immortals together; it's truly a regrettable thing.

"Master Zhang, do you know that just now a martial artist who had reached the peak of True Intent revealed his primordial spirit and actually defeated the Heavenly Pivot Saintess!"

Zhang Xiangling followed beside Zhang Xuling, chattering away.

"Master Zhang, wouldn't this be considered crossing borders to kill enemies? Back then, the Holy Maiden Tianxuan entered the Daoist path by slaying a single thief..."

Zhang Xiangling was very excited the whole way.

Zhang Xuling, however, remained indifferent, as if nothing was worth mentioning.

"By the way, Master Zhang, have you seen Chen Shunan? Has he comprehended the Six Realms Reincarnation True Skill Diagram? Could you possibly take him on as your disciple?"

Zhang Xiangling then asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuling shook his head, his voice calm.

“I have seen him, but it is not him. The one who comprehends the Six Realms Reincarnation True Skill Diagram is someone else, and I already have a clue.”

"what?"

Zhang Xiangling was somewhat disappointed, her lips pouting as she drooped her head.

She naturally had no doubt about Zhang's judgment, but she felt a little regretful.

Zhang Xiangling mustered her courage and tentatively asked again,

"But Chen Shun'an is, after all, a three-stage martial body cultivator, and he is currently preparing to eliminate the bandits. Should we give him a chance? Even if he doesn't participate in the Great Sui, at least let him be trained by the Zhang family?"

Zhang Xuling smiled faintly and said,
"You are the daughter of the patriarch, why ask me about these matters? You can decide for yourself... By the way, Zhang Wei, have you found any information? Of the four major academies, besides Yue Shan Academy, who else has come?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei quickly walked a few steps to Zhang Xuling's side and reported everything in detail.

"Besides the black-bodied old woman from the Fu Rang Holy Sect a few days ago, the Fengchi Dao Academy has sent a celestial being. It should be the one who stirred up the sea, the Silver Dragon Wu Wudi. The one standing behind the Filial and Integrity Duke Wang Zhicheng should be him."

"The Yueshan Taoist Temple is home to Yu Xiaoquan, the famous talker who opened a six-inch immortal meridian. Pan Hu, the upper cultivator, has been cultivating in seclusion at the temple recently, except for a few days ago when he appeared in Wuqing County."

"Longguang Academy remained unresponsive as usual, seemingly having no intention of recruiting outstanding talents ahead of schedule, and naturally would not send anyone to Xishan to participate in the Grandmaster Records."

"In addition, there are Zhu Tao, the transport captain of Shishi Temple of the Canal Gang, and Jiang Dahua, the young master of Libao Trading Company. Behind these people, there are immortals from Yueshan Taoist Temple and Fengchi Taoist Temple."

"It is likely that these young talents who have come to the forefront will go to Xishan to hone themselves with the help of the diagrams left behind by Master Tieyu... to prepare for the approaching New Year."

Zhang Xuling nodded and said, "I understand."

"By the way, Master Zhang..."

Zhang Wei cautiously inquired, "What are your plans regarding the great demon in the Funiu Marsh?"

Although Zhang Wei was not from Wuqing, he had drunk with the old man of Zhangzhuang a few times and did not want to see the people of Wuqing County suffer.

"It's alright. There's another version of the story. It's not as dangerous as it seems on the surface, and it won't have a significant impact on the people of Wuqing."

Zhang Weixiaoran was relieved.

Although it won't have a major impact, it will still have some impact.

However, this is already a mercy unique to the immortals.

Zhang Xuling said something indifferently, and then walked alone into the quiet courtyard.

Zhang Xiangling and Zhang Wei stood silently, bowing respectfully to Zhang Xuling until he was completely out of sight before they left.

In the secluded courtyard, Zhang Xuling made a hand seal, and a flash of inspiration struck him.

The courtyard suddenly fell into a deathly silence, as if it had been separated from the outside world.

Zhang Xuling strode forward, lowered his head, and sat cross-legged on the futon.

The fragrance of sandalwood wafts through the air, and outside the window, white snowflakes drift through the courtyard like flying blossoms.

"Hahaha……"

Suddenly, in the deathly silent courtyard, a strange and suppressed laugh rose from soft to loud.

"Hahaha, it's him!!! Hahahaha! Six Realms Reincarnation, Harmonious Martial Body, Acquired Qi Body, he actually obtained two martial bodies, all gathered in one person!!"

"He has at least a 50% chance of breaking through to the Martial Arts Grandmaster level!"

"Back in the day, Tie Yu, Zhou Haichuan, and Big Black Hat were nothing special!"

The key is……

The laughter stopped abruptly.

Zhang Xuling's expression suddenly became somewhat strange.

He recalled the scene not long ago when Chen Shunan tiptoed and hid in front of the path that Tianxuan Saintess was bound to take, ambushing her.

It looks very familiar, I have a strong sense of déjà vu, like I've seen it somewhere before...

This child is like me!

A hint of appreciation flashed in Zhang Xuling's eyes.

He had seen many exceptionally talented people.

However, those who possess exceptional talent, excellent conduct, and a deep understanding of survival techniques—something ingrained in their very being—are few and far between.

Zhang Xuling's ability to live to this day and cultivate to the [Qi Gathering] realm is not due to his exceptional talent.

It's all about enduring!
cautious!

Stop when it is time to stop, act when it is time to act; never miss the opportune moment in action or stillness, and your path will be clear.

This method is the supreme way to cultivate immortality!
Those who were more talented than him and progressed more rapidly almost all perished, becoming nothing but skeletons.

Genius?

In the world of cultivation, it is the most rampant and also the most dangerous!
They are also the easiest targets for higher-level cultivators. Therefore, Zhang Xuling was very satisfied with Chen Shunan's experience in concealing his cultivation level and blending in with the world.

Even though they've all reached the pinnacle of True Intent, they still have to mingle among a group of second-rate martial artists who are only at the early stages of True Intent.

It's fate that it's connected with my Tai Xuan Zhi Ling Peak...

Zhang Xuling sat cross-legged in meditation, inhaling and exhaling the Daoist essence of heaven and earth, and breathing in spiritual energy. A blue mist swirled and surged around his body, and the rustling sound of roots wriggling could be heard from time to time. A tall Ganoderma lucidum, several feet high, appeared in the mist, its five colors as brilliant as brocade.

A sharp glint gradually appeared in his eyes.

"Let me clear away all the unnecessary obstacles on your path to becoming a Grandmaster!"

"Chen Shunan, let me see just how far you can go!"

……

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around.

Fifth Master Hong quietly entered the quiet room of the Military Academy.

At this moment, the noise outside had not yet subsided, and the martial artists of the Martial Arts Academy were still patrolling around. In addition, with Master Hong Wu's strength, he used the Qi Concealment Technique and no one noticed him immediately.

As we get closer to the quiet room.

Hong Wuye suddenly became somewhat agitated.

As he was about to meet Brother Chen for the first time, Hong Wuye felt as if he were reuniting with an old friend after many years in a foreign land.

He had so much to say, so many questions he wanted to ask Chen Shunan.

If the time and place weren't so inconvenient, he would have even considered swearing a blood oath and becoming sworn brothers with this Brother Chen!
only……

Upon arriving at the Jingshi complex, Hong Wuye followed the map and found the room that belonged to Chen Shunan.

After descending the long stairs and passing through the passageway.

He was about to cough twice to warn Chen Shunan, who was in seclusion, so as not to disturb him.

The door is open.

The door to the quiet room was slightly ajar.

He pushed the door open with a puzzled look, only to find the room empty, with no sign of Chen Shunan.

He quickly noticed the ground, a deep crater that had been melted by something unknown.

"What is this? Why would Brother Chen, who was in seclusion, create something like this?"

Sensing the lingering embers of fire in the deep pit, Master Hong Wu couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

The key is……

Why is there a similar aura of primordial spirit permeating the quiet room, somewhat similar to the purest and most yang energy from before?

A terrifyingly absurd guess suddenly popped into Hong Wuye's mind.

"I understand, I get it! It's him..."

Hong Wuye's eyelids twitched suddenly.

The next moment, a calm and indifferent voice rang in Fifth Master Hong's ear.

"What do you unserstand?"

Zhang Xuling appeared silently in the quiet room. With a simple grab, the sparse fire energy and primordial spirit that permeated the room surged and condensed into a bean-sized, bright and clear shape on his finger.

He simply blew lightly, and with a thunderous explosion, the light dissipated, and everything vanished without a trace.

Looking into Zhang Xuling's cold eyes, Fifth Master Hong suddenly shuddered and, as if possessed, said...
"I don't understand anything!"

"very good."

Zhang Xuling was quite satisfied and was about to look away from him when he seemed to discover something else. He let out a surprised exclamation and focused his gaze back on Master Hong Wu.

The next instant, an overwhelming and terrifying divine sense swept down upon Master Hong, and Zhang Xuling's voice echoed softly.

"I said, you look familiar, buddy. What are you doing hiding here with that big black hat? Hmm, a split primordial spirit? No wonder you're the most outstanding martial arts master of the last three hundred years, dedicated to martial arts and unwilling to ascend to immortality..."

"Fine, go ahead, but don't ruin my plans, or don't blame me for not letting you off the hook."

Having said that, Zhang Xuling left without waiting for Hong Wuye's reaction.

After an unknown amount of time, Hong Wuye finally came to his senses from that suffocating and powerless confinement.

He was like a fish that had fallen back into the water, breathing heavily, sweating profusely, almost soaking his clothes.

Strangely, he didn't seem to have heard what Zhang Xuling had just said.

Zhang Xuling's words were addressed to the beings following behind him.

"What just happened?"

Hong Wuye looked somewhat bewildered.

Then, beside him, that strange voice, neither male nor female, rang out again.
"He spotted me and said something to me."

Fifth Master Hong suddenly realized, thought for a moment, and said,

"Is he very strong? How does he compare to you?"

The voice remained silent for a long time before replying cautiously.

"Don't mess with him."

……

"Master, this is what happened tonight."

"You mean, you arrived not long ago, and before you even saw Tianxuan Saintess, everything was over?"

The flickering candlelight cast a dim yellow glow on the books in the study.

Zhao Guangxi sat on a pear wood chair, looking at his trusted confidant with a furrowed brow and a tone full of surprise and doubt.

He waved his hand, signaling the maids and guards to leave the study and not to approach without his orders.

The maids and guards fell silent, bowed, and retreated. The door closed gently, shutting out all outside noise.

(End of this chapter)