One person: Orochi, starting with Feng Baobao's Eight Heroes.

For a week

Zhang Chulan followed Chen Qi to cultivate every day, and Chen Qi guarded him with a stick. If he was distracted, absent-minded, or did something wrong, he would be hit with the stick.

This made Zhang Chulan feel like he was in hell.

But what's even more difficult is eating and sleeping alone every day.

During their rest, Chen Qi and his family of three were playing around in the villa, while Zhang Chulan was applying medicine to himself in the simple wooden house outside.

Just as Chen Qi said, that feeling of loneliness and isolation swept over Zhang Chulan tenfold or a hundredfold.

This made things harder for Zhang Chulan every day.

If Zhang Chulan hadn't felt himself growing stronger every day, he would have wanted to give up.

Good

Although Zhang Chulan's strength itself hasn't changed, under Chen Qi's guidance, Zhang Chulan is now a completely different person compared to seven days ago.

That means he has truly entered the world of extraordinary people.

. . . .

Seven days later

"You've learned the basics of physical training, so from now on you can practice on your own. Next, I'll guide you in practicing Qi, since your foundation lies in Qi!"

Chen Qi said.

"But I've already said that cultivating the Golden Light Mantra is very slow!" (450)

Zhang Chulan was speechless.

"It's possible that you haven't been cultivating correctly. Even if that's not the case, every little bit helps!"

Feng Baobao said.

"That's true!"

Zhang Chulan nodded and agreed.

Then he began to seriously practice with Feng Baobao.

. . . . . . . .

at the same time

Longhushan

"Old Celestial Master, I, Lu Jin, am truly impressed by your cultivation level. If I were you, I definitely couldn't stand being bossed around like this!"

"Forget it, Brother Lu Jin. It's really too absurd to let Zhang Chulan, an outsider, participate in the selection of the Celestial Master's successor. It's no wonder they reacted this way!"

The old celestial master Zhang Zhiwei and Lu family patriarch Lu Jin walked on the path behind the mountain.

"Old Celestial Master, can't you really see it? They're forcing you to expand the selection to the entire world of supernatural beings, just so they don't want Zhang Chulan to enter the Celestial Master's Mansion!"

"Hmph, these guys are clearly after the Qi Body Source Flow!"

"How many of those people outside are actually eyeing the position of Celestial Master? Even if they come to participate, they're just here to show their support; they won't put in their best effort!"

"In that case, the only ones who can truly stand against Zhang Chulan are the disciples under the Ten Elders, and they will definitely do everything they can to eliminate Zhang Chulan first!"

Lu Jin said as she walked.

Even if what you say is true, what can I do about it?

The old master remained calm.

Chapter Sixty-One: The Heavenly Scroll, Lu Jin Adds Fuel to the Fire!

"Old Celestial Master, I still don't understand. If you only wanted to recruit Zhang Chulan into the Longhu Mountain sect, those guys wouldn't have had a chance to interfere, let alone stop him. Why do you insist on letting him inherit the position of Celestial Master?"

Lu Jin couldn't understand it.

"I truly cannot explain the reasons behind this. The way of things is natural, and we shall leave the future to Zhang Chulan's fate!"

The old master didn't want to talk much about Zhang Chulan, but instead asked:

"Old Lu, Zhang Chulan isn't the only inheritor of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques to have appeared in the world this time. What are your thoughts on the other one?"

"I don't really have any opinion, but I am indeed a bit curious. He looks very young, but I heard that Ding Shian was defeated in Lubei a while ago, and it seems to be related to this Chen Qi. I have already sent people to investigate his background!"

Lu Jin said.

"Yes, the company has never opposed the decisions of the Ten Elders over the years, which shows that we, the world of supernatural beings, still want autonomy!"

Master Tian said.

"The higher-ups are just trying to maintain the balance between the world of superhumans and the world of ordinary people, which is a good thing. Thanks to the company, the world of superhumans has been very peaceful in recent years!"

Lu Jin said.

"But now the trouble is here, isn't it? The Eight Extraordinary Techniques..."

The old celestial master murmured.

"Hmph, it's really absurd. Although following fate is the way of the world, I can't tolerate those guys succeeding. They thought that under their plan, only Zhang Chulan would go all out in this conference, and the others would either not participate or not put in any effort. Hmph, I'm going to do the opposite of what they want and give them some trouble!"

Lu Jin snorted and followed the old celestial master to a pavilion.

Five of the Ten Elders were already waiting there.

"Old Celestial Master!!"

"Lao Lu!"

"Senior Lu!!"

Upon seeing the two arrive, the five people stood up and greeted them politely.

Lu Ci, the head of the Lu family; Wang Ai, the head of the Wang family; Chen Jinkui, the top figure of the Shuzi Sect; Feng Zhenghao, the president of the Tianxia Society; and Mu You of Jianghu Xiaozhan, the strongest intelligence network in the world of supernatural beings.

With the addition of the Celestial Master and Lu Jin, a total of seven of the Ten Elders came.

The three who didn't come were Guan Shihua, Master Jiekong, and Na Ruhu.

Guan Shihua, the "shaman," was the leader of the "witchcraft" sect.

The so-called 'witchcraft' is related to methods and spirits, such as the 'god masks' of Wang Zhenqiu and Xia Liuqing in the original work.

There was also the spirit possession of the Deng brothers, Youfu and Youcai.

There's also the Wang family's spirit-binding and general-summoning techniques; these are all 'witchcraft'.

Because her abilities were countered by Feng Zhenghao's Spirit Binding and Commanding abilities, Guan Shihua rarely attended the Ten Elders' activities after Feng Zhenghao became one of the Ten Elders two years ago, unless it was a really important event.

Master Jiekong was originally the abbot of Shaolin Temple. Later, in order to help Xiao Zizai eliminate his demonic obstacles, he lost all his cultivation and became the abbot of Lingyin Temple. He is also the only one among the Ten Elders who has lost his abilities.

The last one who hadn't arrived was Na Ruhu, one of the two heroes.

He had a very good relationship with Ding Shian, but he didn't get involved in much. He became one of the Ten Elders purely because he was a very good fighter and had a large number of powerful underlings.

That concludes the introduction of the three people who didn't attend.

As for the seven who came, each of them had their own powerful forces.

Mu You's Jianghu Inn is the most powerful intelligence organization in the world of supernatural beings.

The Lü and Wang families are both prominent families of extraordinary individuals that have flourished for thousands of years, each with its own set of rules and secrets.

Feng Zhenghao's Tianxiahui (World Society) started with modern business, rapidly accumulating wealth and then power, continuously increasing its influence.

Lu Jin's family is even more special, with the best connections in the entire world of supernatural beings.

As for Chen Jinkui's "Shu" sect, it's more complicated. To put it simply, it's the methods of a sorcerer; I'll go into more detail later.

"Sit down, everyone, please sit down. This isn't my treat; it was Old Lu who gathered everyone here!"

The old master said with a smile.

"Brother Lu, haven't all the details of the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony been finalized? What else could possibly warrant calling so many of us here?"

"I asked Wang Ai, the fat old man who was leaning on his cane."

"It's nothing. I just thought about it after the last meeting. Everyone gave the Old Master so many 'good suggestions' with great dedication, and what did I, Lu Jin, do?"

Lu Jin walked expressionlessly into the middle of the crowd:

"I would feel uneasy if I didn't do something for this grand event..."

Lu Jin's words made everyone present narrow their eyes, waiting silently for what he would say next.

"Om~~"

suddenly

An aura rose from Lu Jin's body, followed by a massive surge of Qi.

"Brother Lu, what's going on here..."

Wang Ai frowned.

then

As Lu Jin gathered Qi on his fingers, he began to draw in the void in front of him.

"Senior Lu!!"

"Lao Lu!"

"what are you doing?"

"Stop!"

As Lu Jin drew a complex talisman in the air, the entire pavilion suddenly trembled, and at the same time, a gust of wind arose out of nowhere, and the sky was covered by dark clouds, turning it dark.

"This is..."

"It seems the rumors were true..."

Only Wang Ai and Lü Ci, who had a long scar on his right eye, stared intently at Lu Jin's movements.

"BOOM!!!"

As the wind grew stronger, a sudden burst blew the entire pavilion into dust, which was then swept into the distant woods.

"call..."

Lu Jin finally let out a slight breath and addressed the uncertain-looking crowd:

"Although we have summoned extraordinary individuals from all over the world to participate in the selection conference for the Celestial Master at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, even if they actually come, it's just to give us face. I'm afraid there are very few who really intend to inherit the Celestial Master position!"

"Wouldn't it be a waste for all these people to come here? That's why I called everyone here today to formally inform you!"

"If the winner of this competition does not intend to inherit the position of Celestial Master, then I will pass this Heavenly Scroll to him!"

After Lu Jin finished speaking, he began to scan everyone's expressions.

"What? The Tongtian Talisman? Could it be one of the eight extraordinary techniques that caused the Jia Shen Rebellion back then?"

Chen Jinkui was the first to react. He was very sensitive to the name of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques. Back then, one of his elders went to besiege Gu Jiting at the 'Daluo Cave Temple', but failed to capture him and went mad when he got home.

"It's genuine, no doubt about it. If you don't believe me, you can ask Lao Wang and Lao Lü. They know best!"

Lu Jin said.

"What a fine 'immaculate life'! You seemed so virtuous back then, I thought the rumors were untrue. It seems you were the biggest beneficiary of that turmoil!"

With one eye open, Lü Ci spoke calmly.

"Beneficiary? Hmph, forget it. I still remember the gruesome sight of my friend Zheng Zibu from Shangqing dying before my eyes, both legs broken, his mouth recounting how his entire hometown had been slaughtered, his face full of resentment and regret... A life without flaws? Do I deserve that title?"

"Oh, by the way, before he died, he told me the names of the people who hunted him down and massacred his entire hometown. Would you two like to hear them?"

After a brief recollection, Lu Jin looked sharply at Wang Ai and Lü Ci.

"Heh, heh heh, the past is like smoke. Brother Lu, please let it go as soon as possible, so as to comfort your friend's soul in heaven!"

Wang Ai smiled awkwardly.

"Humph!"

Lu Jin snorted coldly.