Born Saints: Starting from Liaozhai

Chapter 67 Return

At the same time, a notification sound rang.

Hearing the notification sound in his ear, Su Chen was somewhat surprised.

He felt that his comprehension, which had been raised to 2799 by the three methods of thunder, fire and wind, had surged once again!

Su Chen's heart stirred, and he looked at the panel.

[Lifespan increased, Comprehension +3164]

Name: Su Chen (15 years old)

Lifespan: 4571 years

[Innate Talent & Comprehension: 5963 (Born Sage, Once in Ten Thousand Years)]

[Techniques: Grass-climbing Fist (100% Perfect), Tiger-Taming Fist (100% Perfect), Five Animal Frolics (100% Perfect)]

[Qingxu Yangyuan Technique (100% Perfect), Qingfeng Swordplay (100% Perfect), Breathing Technique (100% Perfect)]

【道法：剪纸术（圆满100%）、花开顷刻（圆满100%）、天罡劫雷（大成1%）、焚劫阴火（大成1%）、离魂赑风（大成1%）】

[Realm: Immortal (10%) 10,000 years of cultivation]

Looking at the information displayed on the panel, Su Chen was somewhat disappointed and murmured, "My lifespan has only increased by 3164 years?"

"And he still has 5963 points of comprehension, yet his comprehension is still at the level of a once-in-a-millennium innate sage? Such a huge leap?"

At that moment, a familiar cool sensation washed over him, cleansing his mind and consciousness.

In a daze, Su Chen seemed to see that he, who was already ranked ahead of many sages, had moved forward even further.

The many sages behind them were left far behind!

From afar, he could clearly see the backs of sages such as Lao Tzu and Shakyamuni.

Su Chen suddenly understood why the leap this time was so large.

The next level of enlightenment is likely to be comparable to that of a sage!

"I just don't know how much more I need to break through—8000 points of comprehension, or 10000 points?!"

Su Chen felt a surge of curiosity and anticipation.

besides----

His gaze fell upon the realm and cultivation level.

"Ten thousand years of cultivation, an immortal?"

"So, there are even higher levels above immortals?"

Su Chen seemed to be deep in thought.

Deep down, he had a vague feeling that after a long period of time, a calamity would befall him. If he survived it, his lifespan would be extended; if he didn't—

"Is this how immortals cultivate?"

"No, it should be described as the cultivation method of a rogue immortal with ordinary talent and no sect background —"

Su Chen murmured.

After thinking for a while, he didn't continue thinking about it.

As his comprehension increased dramatically, the world he saw changed once again.

Just as the world was once shrouded in mist, now that the mist has dissipated, he has seen more of the wonders of the world.

Coupled with the refreshing sensation that came through his mind at that moment, his mind quickly became clear and serene, and he involuntarily fell into a state of enlightenment.

Su Chen naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

Subconsciously, his attention was drawn to the perfect paper-cutting technique.

In a state of sudden enlightenment, the once perfect paper-cutting technique appeared to him to be riddled with obvious flaws.

The shortcomings that were previously difficult to detect are now clearly visible!

Su Chen's thoughts raced, and he subconsciously began to fill in the gaps and deduce the possibilities.

Layer upon layer of understanding unfolded in my heart.

He gradually dissected and comprehended the principles of enlightenment, the meaning of illusion, and the mystery of using magic to manifest puppets contained in paper-cutting.

The profound mystery of giving form to inanimate objects, using spirit as bones, and thoughts as souls gradually becomes clear in the process of sudden enlightenment.

Soon, a series of notification sounds rang out.

"You possess extraordinary comprehension, having grasped the Daoist principle of 'turning beans into soldiers' from the art of paper cutting."

[Beginner level of "Scattering Beans to Form Soldiers", Comprehension +30]

[Scattering Beans to Form Soldiers (Minor Success), Comprehension +60]

[Scattering Beans to Form Soldiers - Mastery, Comprehension +90]

[Scattering Beans to Form Soldiers - Perfected, Comprehension +120]

Su Chen did not stop, focusing his attention on the cloud-like Daoist script of the breathing technique.

The Daoist characters in his mind, like clouds gathering and dispersing, or dragons and snakes swimming, seemed to be slowly wriggling as if they were alive.

The breathing technique, which was originally perfect, now seemed to have room for improvement in his terrifying comprehension.

Su Chen wasn't too surprised by this.

In the end, breathing techniques were created by ancient sages, but his current level of understanding has surpassed that of ordinary ancient sages!

Not to mention, he was in a state of sudden enlightenment!

Naturally, the breathing technique that was originally perfect was no longer perfect in his eyes!

He tried to improve it.

Su Chen's eyes flashed with a mysterious light, as if he had seen the essence of the Cloud Talisman Dao Script.

One by one, the cloud-based Daoist inscriptions were disassembled and reassembled —

During this process, Su Chen also took the opportunity to refer to the contents of the Perfected Level of the Pure Void Nourishing Yuan Technique.

The profound mysteries of the two methods converge, collide, and merge in a moment of sudden enlightenment.

Like water flowing into rivers and seas, or clouds returning to the vast sky.

Time lost its meaning at this moment.

It may have been a long time, or it may have been just a moment.

As soon as Su Chen came to his senses, a series of notification sounds rang in his ears.

"Your comprehension is exceptional. From the Pure Emptiness Nourishing Yuan Technique and the Breathing Exercises, you have grasped the essence of the Pure Emptiness Nourishing Yuan Breathing Exercise."

[Introduction to the Pure Void Nourishing Breathing Technique, Comprehension +33]

[Minor Success in the Pure Void Nourishing Breathing Technique, Comprehension +85]

[Mastery of the Pure Void Nourishing Breathing Technique, Comprehension +256]

[The Pure Void Nourishing Essence Breathing Technique is now complete; Comprehension +499]

Su Chen's gaze involuntarily fell on the panel.

Name: Su Chen (15 years old)

Lifespan: 4571 years

[Innate Talent & Comprehension: 7136 (Born Sage, Once in Ten Thousand Years)]

[Techniques: Grass-climbing Fist (100% Perfect), Tiger-Taming Fist (100% Perfect), Five Animal Frolics (100% Perfect)]

[Qingfeng Sword Technique (100% Perfection), Qingxu Nourishing Yuan Breathing Technique (100% Perfection)]

【道法：撒豆成兵（圆满100%）、花开顷刻（圆满100%）、天罡劫雷（大成1%）、焚劫阴火（大成1%）、离魂赑风（大成1%）】

[Realm: Immortal (10%) 10,000 years of cultivation]

My comprehension has increased to 7136 points, and I'm not far from 8000 points!

besides----

"Creating soldiers from beans?"

"The Pure Qi Nourishing Breathing Technique?"

Su Chen seemed to be deep in thought, carefully sensing the differences.

Compared to the previous paper-cutting and breathing techniques, the "Scattering Beans to Form Soldiers" and "Clearing the Void and Nourishing the Essence Breathing Technique" are much more powerful!

If paper-cutting requires paper to be performed, then the art of turning beans into soldiers does not need it at all!

The idea of ​​turning beans into soldiers is purely a metaphor; whether it's created through magic or by using clay...

This magic can be used on stones and trees!

The Pure and Nourishing Breathing Technique —

Su Chen's mind stirred, and he fell into memories.

The previous breathing technique, at the beginner level, could open up an inner landscape capable of holding 360 units of magical power, while at the lesser level it could open up an inner landscape capable of holding 1296 units.

The inner realm of Daoist power, when fully mastered, comprises 3600 Daos.

Perfection, however, consists of 8100 paths!

However, that was before!

With his powerful comprehension, through his deduction and improvement, the current Qingxu Yangyuan Breathing Technique can open up an inner landscape that can accommodate 12960 streams of magical power!

A look of satisfaction flashed across Su Chen's face.

At the same time, he was also curious and expectant, "After returning, will my card level still be white?"

Furthermore, he had not forgotten those menial disciples who were about to come knocking on his door before he traveled to the world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, that old geezer named Ding Sheng, and that concubine Liu Shi!

Su Chen had a deep and vivid memory of everything he had experienced before.

Just as he was thinking this, Su Chen noticed something and his expression froze slightly. As he completely transformed into an immortal, auspicious clouds, heavenly sounds, and celestial flowers appeared. At this moment, Su Chen also vaguely felt the rejection of heaven and earth from him.

Moreover, this sense of rejection is slowly intensifying over time!

He had previously thought that after ascending to immortality, he would fly to the Heavenly Court.

If that's the case, he can also take his father Zhang Shanhai and mother Xu with him to heaven.

This is what is known as "when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!"

Unfortunately, at this moment, he clearly felt that there was no so-called heavenly court to guide him; there was only the rejection of heaven and earth!

Recalling what he had seen and heard in the underworld, he quickly made a guess.

It's very likely that the celestial beings in heaven have already evacuated!

Furthermore, as the sense of rejection from heaven and earth gradually increased, he also vaguely sensed a sense of danger.

It seems that if he were truly excluded from the world, even with his current immortal realm, he wouldn't last long!

Suddenly, Su Chen's heart stirred, and his gaze turned to the other information on the panel.

As the sense of repulsion appeared, the cooldown time for the shuttle on the panel also changed.

[Innate endowments to be activated: physique, spiritual root, appearance —]

[Shuttle Cooldown Time: Fixed]

Su Chen clearly sensed that he could return at any time if he wished.

However, after experiencing the teleportation once, he realized that this teleportation power only worked on him.

In other words—

Su Chen's feelings became complicated.

Subconsciously, his gaze turned downwards, towards the direction where Zhang Shanhai and the others were.

He saw his father, Zhang Shanhai, his mother, Xu, and others looking up at the strange phenomena in the sky, their faces filled with excitement.

"My son has truly become an immortal!"

"Hahaha, this is truly incredible luck!"

Zhang Shanhai was so excited that his voice trembled slightly.

Not far away.

Fahai murmured in shock, "They actually made it through?"

This young master is extremely bloodthirsty and entangled in worldly affairs. In addition, since heaven and earth no longer allow immortals to appear, the calamities that will befall him will be far beyond what ordinary people can imagine!

In his mind, this young master Zhang could not possibly survive the tribulation of ascension to immortality!

And they actually made it through?!

At this moment, the colorful auspicious clouds filling the sky, the echoing heavenly sounds, and the falling flowers are the best proof!

Staring at the strange phenomenon in the sky, Fahai was stunned and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.

Not far away.

Yan Chixia was equally stunned, his eyes filled with shock and undisguised envy.

The anxiety and worry in Ning Caichen's eyes disappeared, replaced by deep amazement and awe.

All around.

The residents of Guobei County, as well as people from other counties and prefectures, were all stunned.

Just then.

Suddenly, they saw the eldest son of the Zhang family slowly descending from the sky.

Exclamations of surprise rang out one after another.

Before anyone knew it, a large number of people had knelt down on the ground.

As they got closer, the awe and reverence in everyone's hearts intensified.

The boy was surrounded by a bright, ethereal light, and his three thousand strands of hair, like a rippling Milky Way, danced gently behind his head.

Behind his head, ten shimmering celestial halos hung silently, radiating a pure, bright glow.

Furthermore, the Daoist aura, immortal spirit, and radiant glow surrounding him at this moment made him appear even more extraordinary.

Everyone looked up at this scene.

In complete silence.

Su Chen was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Father, Mother, I'm leaving."

These words were spoken.

The expressions on the faces of Zhang Shanhai, Xu Shi, and the others, who were originally all smiles, excited and proud, instantly froze.

The joy had not yet faded, but parting was already imminent.

A feeling of reluctance and loss welled up in my heart at the same time.

For a moment, they didn't know what to say.

Finally, Zhang Shanhai's voice trembled slightly as he said, "Xuan'er, remember to take good care of yourself. You will always be your father's pride!"

"Xuan'er, when you have time—remember to come back and visit your mother—" Madam Xu's eyes were slightly red.

Standing to the side, Zhang Xing couldn't help but feel a surge of complex emotions.

Jealousy and resentment quietly surfaced at this moment.

But soon, these emotions sank down little by little, turning into an indescribable bitterness.

The sun that had always hung above his head was finally going to leave; this dazzling light was finally going to disappear from his world!

He was finally able to be seen by others!

but----

Zhang Xing smiled bitterly.

He knew very well that this was nothing but self-deception!

His elder brother is about to disappear, but his dazzling light will always surround him, something he can never escape for the rest of his life!

He could only hide in a dark corner, looking up at the unreachable figure above him!

At this time.

Feeling the subtle sense of rejection emanating from heaven and earth, Su Chen knew that he didn't have much time left.

He hesitated for a moment, then gently waved his sleeve.

A bright, ethereal light shimmered.

Su Chen used the technique of turning beans into soldiers.

Under the watchful eyes of Zhang Shanju, Xu Shi, Yan Chixia, Ning Caichen, Pu Ju, and several others from Guobei County.

A shimmering, ethereal light appeared.

Dozens of figures appeared!

They were clad in white armor, the armor gleaming like jade, their sashes fluttering, their bodies enveloped in a faint celestial light, their expressions solemn and awe-inspiring.

They were like heavenly soldiers and generals descending from the heavens!

These heavenly soldiers and generals were naturally conjured by him based on the imagery, using his divine power and the art of turning beans into soldiers.

Having experienced the information explosion, creating the image of celestial soldiers and generals was not difficult for Shi Bo.

However, Zhang Shanju and the others watching from below were stunned.

"Are these heavenly soldiers and generals?"

"Good heavens, the eldest son of the Zhang family has just become an immortal, and he can already command heavenly soldiers and generals?"

These valiant heavenly soldiers and generals are beyond their comprehension, yet they have appeared before them.

Everyone watched in amazement.

Even you, Ju, showed a look of surprise at this moment.

Ignoring their arrogant attitude, Su Chen said urgently, "These heavenly soldiers and generals will protect the Zhang family for me. If you encounter danger, they will appear to protect you."

The words fell.

To the astonishment of Zhang Shanju and the others, the celestial soldiers and generals suddenly swayed in unison.

Then, they shrank rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, they transformed into palm-sized white paper figures!

One by one, white paper figures floated and landed in various parts of the Zhang family mansion.

Some landed on the eaves and beams, some in the corners of the courtyard, and some on Zhang Shanju and others.

Compared to paper-cutting, these celestial soldiers and generals, conjured with divine power, possess a certain degree of spirituality. Even without his control, they will protect the Zhang family and Zhang Shanju and others.

As for the celestial soldiers and generals, they possessed a considerable amount of immortal power, enough to sustain their existence for a very long time.

Unless a being at the level of an immortal intervenes, they absolutely cannot defeat or destroy them.

With this layer of protection, Su Chen felt somewhat at ease.

Just then, the surrounding air pressure intensified.

The space around him began to distort violently. Rings of transparent patterns spread outwards, and space overlapped...

The scenery is winding and disjointed.

Before Zhang Shanju and the others could even react...

Su Chen gave them one last, deep look.

It didn't know if it would ever have the chance to see them again; perhaps it would, perhaps it wouldn't.

Amidst the celestial music, celestial flowers, rosy clouds, and other wondrous phenomena, Su Chen's figure gradually became transparent.

Then, with a thought, he directly activated the Buddha's teleportation.

In an instant, his figure disappeared into the sky, leaving only the shimmering glow of the sunset.

"Respectfully bidding farewell to the immortal!"

The people of Guobei County shouted, their voices rising and falling.

"Immortal, please bless me so I can pass the imperial examination next year!"

"May the gods bless my wife so she can lose a big, healthy baby boy!"

Among the crowd, many people took the opportunity to put their hands together and pray devoutly.

Not far away.

"Xuan'er————"

Zhang Shanju, Xu Shi, and others were in tears.

They looked up at the empty sky, their eyes filled with reluctance.

Fahai's expression was complicated, and he uttered a Buddhist chant in a hushed voice.

"Amitabha----"

Ning Caichen stared blankly at the sky, his expression one of utter dejection.

Yan Chixia was the first to regain his senses.

Seeing his expression, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "You lost the book, and now you're putting on this girlish act."

He patted Ning Caichen on the shoulder, his tone casual yet somewhat carefree.

"Alright, stop thinking about it. This person went to heaven to become an immortal, not died!"

"Who knows, maybe one day we'll see it again!"

Ning Caichen was taken aback.

He paused for a moment, then looked at it carefully.

It seems to be?

As time passed, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Guobei County, which was once crowded and noisy, has gradually returned to its former state.

However, in everyone's heart, there is an extra memory that is enough to be remembered forever.

The story of the immortal who ascended to heaven from the Zhang family in Guobei County spread to other counties and prefectures.

One pass ten, ten pass a hundred.

The news spread like ripples.

More and more people learned about this, and many were shocked, horrified, and incredulous.

Some people find it absurd, but some people travel thousands of miles to Guobei County just to see Guobei County, where immortals once came from, and the Zhang family.

Hurry up, the story of Zhang Xuan, the eldest son of the Zhang family, ascending to heaven was recorded in the Taoist scriptures and the Records of the Grand Historian.

The Legend of Guo Bei the Immortal

There once lived a son of the Zhang family in Guobei County, named Xuan.

Despite losing, he remained clear-headed, displaying unparalleled talent.

At the age of twenty, he summoned the three calamities of thunder, fire, and wind in the sky, and stood high in the heavens without falling.

Thunder cannot destroy its form, dark fire cannot burn its spirit, and fierce winds cannot scatter its soul.

As the battle raged, the dark clouds dispersed, five-colored clouds dissipated, celestial music appeared and disappeared, and spiritual flowers fell from the sky.

In full view of everyone, he ascended to immortality and left.