Chapter 2, The Tragedy of Genius

Unfortunately, I am now just a useless person, and no amount of hatred will change that

Is it glorious?" Chen Tian felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, and then said, "Let's hurry, we must not make father anxious.

In the span of two years, he, once a standout and a genius prioritized for cultivation by his family, and a seven-stage practitioner at the age of fourteen, after a single failure, has completely become a laughingstock, looked down upon by others and continuously ridiculed.

"I am asking you a question, you worthless fool. Did you not hear me? Are you mute or deaf?" Seeing Chen Tian ignore him, the boy in the yellow clothes displayed an expression of anger on his face, glaring at Chen Tian with a fierce look and speaking in a harsh tone.

It has been two years, and Chen Tian does not know how he has spent these two years, transitioning from a genius to a useless person, from heaven to hell

Alright, Chen Xueqing nodded, then wrapped her arms around Chen Tian's arm, and the two siblings walked together in the direction of home

Is that so?" Chen Tian simply asked casually, without saying much more

The deeper the cultivation, the higher the level of spiritual skills, and the more outstanding the abilities become. The reason Chen Tian was defeated back then was precisely because he was outmatched by his opponent in both spiritual skills and cultivation. Thus, the world gained another person who could not cultivate Qi, deemed a failure.

I suddenly remembered that there were some things left undone. Brother Xuan, hurry and cultivate, lest you be reprimanded by Grandfather. As he spoke, Chen Tian turned and quickly left, leaving Chen Xuan with a face full of helplessness

I heard from Xueqing that you have already broken through the eighth meridian and advanced to the eighth level? Feeling grateful in my heart, but Chen Tian did not show it, instead he smiled and said

Who says you are unqualified? Those scoundrels dare to utter a single foul word; I will help you break their dog legs. Moreover, the old master does not prohibit you from coming here.

In two years, Chen Tian has tried no less than three hundred methods and consumed countless herbs, yet he still cannot reshape his meridians. From the initial boundless hope, after repeated failures, Chen Tian has now lost all hope.

"Chen Xuan, I am not that kind of person," Chen Tian shook his head in explanation, and then said with a hint of envy, "Given your current strength, I estimate that aside from the elders in the family, you are probably the strongest, right? At twenty years old, reaching the eighth level has never happened in our family before!"

Over the course of two years, in pursuit of this goal and in order to embark on the path of spiritual cultivation once more, Chen Tian made countless sacrifices. Unfortunately, the failures are always shrouded in darkness, and no one pays attention to a failure.

"Yes, I will leave right away," Chen Zhen said with a tone full of respect. He turned around, cast a venomous glance at the young man in white, and then flew away.

Chen Xuan is the son of Uncle Chen Tian, and he has had a very good relationship with Chen Tian since childhood. However, since that incident, Chen Tian has rarely met with him

"Xuan Ge." Turning to look behind, upon discovering a familiar figure, Chen Zhen's previously arrogant demeanor faded, revealing a distinctly obsequious expression, in stark contrast to his earlier behavior

Not long after, a girl in a pink long dress walked over from a distance. When she reached behind Chen Tian, she hesitated for a moment but still softly called out: "Brother, I knew you would come here again."

In a vast courtyard, in front of a house, a young boy in yellow stood with his arms crossed, exuding an extreme air of arrogance. His eyes reflected disdain as he glared at the young boy in white before him

"Xueqing, what brings you here?" Chen Tian forced a smile, turning to face the young girl, his tone laced with a hint of indulgence

"Well, however, Xueqing believes that you will definitely rise again. Those who have mocked you will ultimately regret it, and you will surely reclaim the glory that belongs to you," Chen Xueqing said seriously as she looked at Chen Tian.

"Xueqing, let's not bring up the past anymore." Chen Tian gave a self-deprecating smile, clearly unwilling to dwell on past events, as doing so would only cause him more pain

"Stop pretending in front of me at www.hetushucom.com, and get lost quickly. If I see you again acting like a dog in human form, watch out for your skin." Chen Xuan was not fooled by this, and he gritted his teeth in anger as he cursed.

As soon as the words of the young man in the yellow robe fell, a tall young man emerged from the Qi Training Pavilion, glaring angrily at the latter, his thick brows furrowed.

It has been two years, and if I remember correctly, this is your first appearance here. After Chen Zhen left, Chen Xuan glanced at Chen Tian, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes as he spoke

Do you think I still have the right to come now?" Chen Tian smiled self-deprecatingly and said

What are you doing here, you waste of space

This spiritual technique is also divided into nine grades.

Upon hearing this, the young man in white narrowed his eyes slightly, yet he did not pay attention to the other person. Instead, he raised his head to look at the plaque hanging from the beam, on which were inscribed the three powerful characters "Qi Training Pavilion".

Suddenly, Chen Tian let out a bitter chuckle and murmured, "It has been two years; can I not become a spiritual practitioner again?"

Two years ago, in that battle, Chen Tian's meridians were completely severed, rendering him a cripple. In order to help his son stand up again, his father has spent the past two years searching for methods to reconstruct his meridians.

Stepping forward, Chen Xuan earnestly patted Chen Tian on the shoulder

After a bout of roaring, Chen Tian finally stopped, straightened his disheveled clothes that had become chaotic due to the loss of control, took a few deep breaths, and his face gradually returned to calmness

Chen Tian sensed within himself once again, yet still felt not a trace of spiritual energy. The feelings of unwillingness and disappointment resurfaced, and he recalled his previous cultivation level and that duel, intensifying his hatred towards the Huangpu Lei family.

The strength of a practitioner depends on the cultivation method they practice, which is categorized into nine grades from highest to lowest, with the first grade being the weakest and the ninth grade being the strongest

Upon hearing this, Chen Tian's lips curled into a bitter smile. This Qi Training Pavilion is a place where the elite of the Chen family cultivate their skills, and ordinary clan members do not have the privilege to enter. Chen Tian used to practice here frequently, but now, he has not been here for two years.

"That child, Xueqing," Chen Xuan's tone carried a hint of reproach. He had warned her before not to speak of it, as he was concerned that Chen Tian would feel uncomfortable upon learning this news. He cast a worried glance at Chen Tian.

Chen Zhen, if you have the ability, say it again. Do you believe I will skin you alive

"Father asked me to find you. I heard that a new method has been discovered to help you reshape your meridians." Chen Xueqing carefully observed Chen Tian's face, hoping to find a hint of surprise, but Chen Tian's expression remained calm, showing no signs of change.

Nevertheless, the bond of brotherhood between the two individuals has not diminished in its depth due to the passage of time.

A true brother will stand unwaveringly behind you in times of adversity and will sincerely rejoice for you in times of success

"Hey, are you joking with me? You are the first genius of the Chen family, having already reached the seventh level of spiritual mastery at the age of fourteen..." As he spoke halfway, Chen Xuan quickly shut his mouth, as if he had thought of something.

Leaving the Qi Refining Pavilion, Chen Tian arrived at a steep cliff, his youthful face marked by loneliness, and his distant gaze filled with confusion.

On this continent, all practitioners of Qi are referred to as spiritual cultivators. The classification of spiritual cultivators is very detailed, with the lowest rank being Spirit Scholar, followed by Spirit Master and Grand Spirit Master. Each rank is further divided into nine tiers.

"I don't want to be useless..." Chen Tian suddenly erupted in a fit of rage.

Over the course of two years, Chen Tian thoroughly understood what it means to experience the warmth and coldness of human relationships. The once naive heart began to mature.

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The higher the level of this cultivation method, the faster one can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth during practice. However, this method cannot be used in combat; during battles, spiritual techniques are employed.

He secretly vowed that if he were given another chance, he would certainly give those who mocked him a ... ...

"Brother, I still prefer the old you." Remembering her brother's spirited demeanor from the past, Chen Xueqing felt a pang in her heart, her eyes slightly reddening, and her voice trembling.