Chapter 0009: A Brief Trial of the Knife

The mantra for cultivating energy that Heng Yi practices is still the same as those learned in dreams. Da Yuan is also aware of the mantra and has attempted to cultivate it, but it has proven to be of no use at all; he simply cannot achieve the effect of absorbing the energy of the surrounding world. If it were not for Da Yuan's understanding of his character and his trust in him, others would surely suspect that he had not disclosed the complete content of the mantra. However, in reality, Heng Yi has held nothing back.

However, he cannot use it

"Elder brother, is Hengyi doing well?" Sanyuan took off his outer garment and casually wiped the sweat from his body.

Huqingqing then smiled. "Tell me, how good is his aptitude, really?"

Da Yuan was taken aback, and for a long time, he was at a loss for words

The wind blew through the golden long dress of the lake's clear day, and her charming face suddenly showed a change of expression. Her body involuntarily leaned slightly forward as she murmured, "Baby..."

I have heard about the matter and understand that it is not your fault. Unfortunately... one of them is a relative of mine, and it is truly impossible to ignore the situation. Chen Shao observed Heng Yi's calm and composed demeanor, feeling a sense of admiration, and thus expressed his own helplessness honestly. "I will not allow them to make a fuss about tonight's events, nor do I intend for you to suffer greatly. It is purely to provide him with some comfort, and out of necessity, I have to offend you. I can only ask for your understanding in this matter.

Da Yuan worked in the Hall of Rewards and Punishments, which provided him with certain conveniences; however, he had no opportunity to test the level of his own abilities. He dared to take action against Li Hua, firstly relying on his trust in the divine text, and secondly, he had sufficient confidence in his ability to absorb true energy and cultivate his skills.

Master, rest assured, whenever there is an opportunity, I will surely shine brightly and stand out!

In fact, I think Hengyi is right; the most despicable one is that poisonous brat Li Hua

Heng Yi looked over and saw a man in the distance accompanied by a stunning woman dressed in a golden long gown

The colossal wave surged and crashed, striking Heng Yi in an instant. The immense impact caused pain throughout Heng Yi's body, yet the protective vital energy was not shattered by this blow, resulting in only minor injuries.

Heng Yi secretly activated the fifth and sixth spells from the divine book. Neither of these spells is an offensive technique. One spell is called Dark Eruption, which has the ability to absorb the energy of heaven and earth as well as spiritual energy during battle. However, its effect on the enemy lies in the ability to instantly absorb a large amount of energy after killing, creating enough energy to continuously cast other spells and strengthening the meridians within the body, ensuring that one can bear the load of a large influx of true energy circulating within. If one cannot kill the enemy, the amount of energy absorbed from the natural world is actually not much, merely better than nothing. The other spell is called Limitless Qi, which is a special method of circulating true energy within the body. Its effect on the enemy is similar, allowing for the instant absorption of a large amount of energy after killing, creating enough energy to continuously cast other spells and strengthening the meridians within the body, ensuring that one can bear the load of a large influx of true energy circulating within. If one cannot kill the enemy, the amount of energy absorbed from the natural world is actually not much, merely better than nothing. Limitless Qi, in conjunction with the offensive spells in the divine book, can achieve the effect of absorbing the enemy's true energy, and can also enhance the purity and destructive power of the spell's true energy, with the enhancement being greater the higher one's cultivation level.

In the wind, a clear cough suddenly echoed

As he spoke, Chen Shao drew the celestial sword from his waist, and a hazy sea-blue light illuminated the blade

As they surged through the towering waves, the distance between the two was merely three zhang. Heng Yi's crescent-shaped light knife was flung from his hand, transforming into a swirling orb of white light that struck against Chen Shaoheng's sword.

There is no need to rush, the annual cultivation examination of our sect is not far away

The impact of the trauma caused Chen Shao to spit out a mouthful of fresh blood, and the crescent-shaped light blade exploded, forming a hazy mist of light

"There is affection!" Chen Shao sincerely praised, but Hu Qingqing, fearing that his injuries might worsen, hurriedly said, "Don't talk, let's go back and rest first." She then supported Chen Shao and left without looking back.

But what level is he really at? How does he compare to those in the Lake and Sea faction who are even more renowned and capable than Li Hua?

"Since I have come, I cannot refrain from fighting; after today, I fear I will not have the opportunity to seek guidance." Chen Shao chuckled softly, and the sword in his hand surged with a swift momentum. The trajectory of the sword created waves of condensed true energy, forming one after another, presenting a fierce momentum as if about to pounce with a howling force

Heavenly Waves! Chen Shaocheng endured a blow, swiftly swinging his sword forward to strike, as the surging sea waves howled and surged forth, completely enveloping an area of ten zhang in height and width

Heng Yi originally wanted to ask Chen Shao about the approximate level of his own strength, but he did not have the opportunity to speak up

Is everything alright?" Hu Qingqing floated down beside Chen Shao, concernedly examining his internal injuries. She discovered that his vital energy was less than thirty percent remaining, and both his internal organs and meridians were injured. It would take at least half a month of recuperation for him to fully recover

That is more than enough! Hu Qingqing was visibly delighted

Hu Qingqing supported Chen Shaofei back to his residence

"Old Third, the dangers of the Immortal Sect are a hundred times greater than our past lives! It is difficult to make a name for ourselves in the Immortal Sect, and our situation makes it hard to even live long!" Da Yuan was troubled without reason. If it weren't for the Divine Book, they would not have been left behind, but precisely because of the Divine Book, the Lake and Sea Sect would never let them go. Da Yuan understood very well that even if he handed over the Divine Book now, the leader of the Lake and Sea Sect would never spare their lives; they would certainly be silenced. Now, the only way to survive is to tread carefully and maneuver.

On the second day after the San Yuan Sect was annexed, the Great Yuan deliberately sought an opportunity to pass by Heng Yi, telling him to continue practicing his own techniques. The true qi formula of the Lake and Sea Sect was far inferior to what he had learned in his dreams, and it was much worse than the true qi formulas of the divine scriptures.

As Chen Shaochong approached, a red energy sword suddenly appeared in Heng Yi's hand, which he swiftly flung out

Sanyuan did not think so much and did not understand the troubles of Dayuan. "Brother, why don't we go back to farming? So many disciples are with us, and the land in Sanyuan Sect has been dug up quite a bit..."

Although this goodwill is somewhat bittersweet, he appreciates Heng Yi even more. If this battle were to spread, there is no doubt that Heng Yi would attract considerable attention, yet he does not take pride in this; rather, he is willing to consider Heng Yi's reputation. "One does not truly know another without a fight; you are a friend worth having. The Lake and Sea Sect may be... too small for you. With such talent, you have many options; why do you still remain in the Lake and Sea Sect?"

Dayuan has left, and Hengyi's emotions remain unsettled. He can understand Dayuan's forbearance. He knows the brotherly bond among the three masters, having lived together since childhood, relying on each other. Master Eryuan left the peaceful agricultural life due to Dayuan's insistence, only to encounter misfortune... In the past, they devoted all their energy to building the base of the Sanyuan Sect, which they have now lost. Without a doubt, the one suffering the most is Dayuan

As Heng Yi stood up, Chen Shao and Hu Qingqing both stood in front of him, sizing him up for a few moments. Hu Qingqing then smiled and gracefully leaped onto a nearby tree, the wind causing her long skirt to flutter, while her fair calves made Heng Yi feel a bit shy to look any longer

It is ! ''

Nonsense! We are already members of the Immortal Sect, how can we still think about going back to farming? Moreover, even if you want to return to the Lake and Sea Sect, neither they nor the library would agree to it! Da Yuan could not tolerate this third brother's lack of ambition and his inability to recognize the reality of the situation.

That person is truly impressive

Heng Yi is well aware that if he could use the seventh spell, he would be able to reach Chen Shaogang and end the duel before the spell gathers its power as Chen Shaogang charges out

At this moment, he is very clear that he absolutely cannot withstand even a single blow from his opponent

Chen Shao's pale complexion clearly could not withstand the subsequent trauma from the knife, and he never expected that the gap in their true energy cultivation was so vast, to the extent that it could be described as utterly vulnerable

Heng Yi composed himself and began to focus on his cultivation

Chen Shao's expression suddenly became serious. He had been a member of the Lake and Sea Sect for twenty-five years, and his experience was naturally far superior to that of the likes of the vicious dogs. "It seems I may have come to the wrong place; I never expected that within the mere San Yuan Sect, there would be such a young expert like you!" Chen Shao's sword emitted an even brighter blue light.

Sanyuan smiled nonchalantly. "My brother and Hengyi, along with Feizi, are from the Immortal Sect. I am well aware of my own situation; I simply cannot enter this door."

The crescent-shaped light blade is the second type of offensive ultimate skill in the sacred text, known as the Extreme Blade Blossom. Its inherent lethality is not as great as that of the Infinite Sword, and it is classified as a close-range combat ultimate skill. Enemies struck by the attack are enveloped in light mist, and if they subsequently endure further attacks from the caster, it will trigger the blade transformation, resulting in an extremely high level of lethality

What I mean is to first speak with the leader, but not to take any action, allowing him to shine brilliantly during his cultivation assessment.

Heng Yi is very eager to know his weight, but the master is clearly not yet able to take him to the True Qi testing chamber of the Hall of Rewards and Punishments.

The night breeze blows gently

"Heng Yi has grown up... he is no longer that little child who used to listen to us for everything." Da Yuan recounted the conversation he had with Heng Yi, to which San Yuan responded nonchalantly, "Isn't it just that you, big brother, have taught him to be a sage?"

Chen Shao let out a bitter smile and sighed, falling to the ground. "I am not your match."

The garden has returned to tranquility, and Hengyi continues to cultivate his true energy. Chen Shao reminds him of the interesting man Chen Zizai he encountered at the San Yuan Sect's base. Now he is almost certain that the man had merely stumbled upon that place by chance. As for Gen and Tu, they do not know Li Hua; they simply understand that at that time, if they claimed not to know Hengyi, he would not believe them. He is truly a person who is hard to forget

The last type of spell in the divine book was beyond his current capacity to absorb natural true energy, and for a long period, Heng Yi focused on refining the spells he had already mastered from the divine book

The Great Yuan was taken aback, left speechless in bitterness

Although they had never met before, he immediately guessed that this man was Chen Shao. There are not many disciples in the Lake Sea Sect who do not wear the sect's attire, and Chen Shao is well-known, largely due to his woman, Hu Qingqing. She is the great-granddaughter of the sect leader of the Lake Sea Sect, known for her beauty, and she never wears the sect's clothing.

What merit do you not want? Hu Qingqing truly does not understand what Chen Shao is thinking. Discovering a treasure among the inconspicuous servants is indeed a significant achievement. The higher this treasure's future accomplishments, the greater the impact on the Lake Sea Sect, and the more benefits the person who recommended it will reap. There is no merit that offers a more enduring reward than this.

Heng Yi calmly said, "It would be better not to fight." He sensed from Chen Shao's true energy situation that Chen Shao was not his opponent, and he also understood his own predicament, as he could only use as many offensive spells as those available in the Great Yuan Society

"I will not mention tonight's events to anyone." Heng Yi's sincere attitude left Chen Shao speechless and bitterly smiling; this was his goodwill before the competition, which has now been returned by the other party's kindness.

It is hard to say, but he is taller than anyone I have ever seen

Li Hua is at the first level of the Law Respecting Realm. Given his age, this level of cultivation is quite renowned within the Lake and Sea Sect, though he is not the most prominent. Due to his connections with the elders in the Punishment and Reward Hall, he is highly valued and holds considerable power and influence within the sect

Heng Yi did not continue the attack, and the energy of the wind blade technique that Chen Shao had hastily gathered also dissipated on its own

Remember! Heng Yi solemnly promised, and Da Yuan felt greatly relieved. "Those funds should be taken when the opportunity arises; Master, use some to win over people. You all should also keep some for emergencies, so that the junior disciples do not suffer too much. As the leader, I will ensure that one day they will not regret being part of the San Yuan Sect, and one day they will take pride in being members of the San Yuan Sect!"

The red light enveloped Hengyi's body

Although the purity of the spells reaches the third level, the progress of further refinement is very slow, and the power enhancement from the *Book* is not as effective as the improvement brought by the True Qi realm; although it is said that learning more spells is best after joining the Lake and Sea Sect, Heng Yi believes that since the spells in the Divine Book are already very practical and powerful, it is better to refine the Divine Book until he encounters other equally valuable spells. Currently, the first spell in the Divine Book, the Infinite Sword, has been successfully cultivated to the fourth level.

The Sword of Infinity is actually not very suitable for the current combat situation; its purpose is to deal with a greater number of enemies, otherwise its special power and value cannot be demonstrated.

It could not be better for this turmoil to end in such a manner; Chen Shao is not someone who is easily disliked, and he is also very willing to make such friends

Successfully killing Li Hua made him clearly realize that Li Hua's strength was utterly insignificant to him

Chen Shaozui spat out a mouthful of blood, and his protective true energy was unexpectedly shattered by this sword strike, which meant that if he were to face another attack, he would have to rely solely on his flesh and blood to withstand it

In the sacred text, there were spells that could easily evade Chen Shao's attacks, but unfortunately, Heng Yi was unable to use them. He could only charge directly at Chen Shao against the oncoming waves, wielding a crescent-shaped light blade in his hand.

The blood splattered onto Hengyi's chest, yet it failed to penetrate the protective true energy formed by the surrounding natural energy.

Under the moonlight

The Lake and Sea Sect has encountered a treasure... Chen Shao smiled lightly, while Hu Qingqing hurriedly wiped the bloodstains off him and changed him into clean clothes. "Indeed, he is truly a living treasure; you should go tell Great-Grandfather."

The red lightsaber spun rapidly and shot out, striking Chen Shao's protective true energy in an instant

Chen Shao unexpectedly showed up, which was beyond Heng Yi's expectations

Both of these were originally difficult to cultivate, and the true energy of the Great Yuan is still far from sufficient. However, the natural energy absorbed by Heng Yi is more than enough for him to comprehend easily, with no difficulty at all

All the junior disciples are present

Cough

The red light blurred Heng Yi's body, while the surrounding vital energy surged into him, quickly reaching the limit of absorption and accumulation.

Dayuan went to the Beishan forest, while Sanyuan, drenched in sweat, was still chopping trees. Compared to Dayuan, he was almost deemed worthless in the eyes of the leader of the Huhai faction, casually dispatched here to perform hard labor every day. Especially after it was discovered that he could not read, there was even less hope of obtaining any information about the divine texts from him