plumnovel 57. Study like there's no tomorrow.
57. Study like there's no tomorrow.
Master Cheng remained calm and composed, as if nothing had happened.
Xu Yan felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he was completely distraught.
Why couldn't I just stay in the real world? Why did I have to come back?
Look at those sects, they're all about blood and ghosts, or dead people's bones. What kind of perverts could create such bizarre sects?
Just listening to it made his scalp tingle and his spine go cold. It was as if the shadows in the corners or the eaves above his head were hiding deadly demonic cultivators. If he dared to get close, they would immediately jump out and kill him with a single blow!
Xu Yan felt increasingly uneasy as he thought about it, wishing he could open the portal immediately... Wait, that's right, he has a teleportation portal and can return to the real world at any time, so what's there to be afraid of?
Thinking of this, his breath suddenly became stronger, and his whole body swelled up.
They're so arrogant, they can run away at any time!
However, it's better to be safe than sorry. If we encounter a powerful opponent and don't even have a chance to open the portal, then we're completely doomed.
No, no, he needs a magic weapon, he needs a defensive magic weapon, he needs a top-tier defensive magic weapon!
He doesn't need to be too strong. As long as he can withstand the enemy's first attack and buy time to open the portal, Master Xu will be invincible!
Thinking of this, Xu Yan immediately asked, "Senior, where can I buy defensive magic items?"
He still has a whole stack of spiritual techniques, which should be enough to buy one... right?
That's okay if it's not enough, there are still a hundred game consoles!
Master Cheng thought to himself, "This kid's mind works pretty fast!"
"A magical artifact!" he said, sounding somewhat disappointed. "It can only be bought from the Immortal Shop."
"Distant water can't quench immediate thirst, how about defensive spells? Or talismans would also work!"
Master Cheng was even more disappointed: "The Thunder Control True Technique focuses on offense and neglects defense. Our Divine Firmament Sect is not lacking in offensive methods, but when it comes to defense... we only have the Heavenly Thunder Earth Net."
Xu Yan was so anxious she was jumping up and down: "Quickly, teach me!"
Master Cheng smirked, "That's a technique only those at the Golden Core stage can learn; I don't know it either. Besides, this spell uses lightning to destroy nearby enemies or magical artifacts; once it's used, your identity will be exposed."
Then what are you talking about?
Xu Yan froze, almost blurting out, "Where are the talismans? Do you have any?"
"You should also go to the Immortal Market. It has shops run by various sects; choosing a reputable sect offers better assurance!"
Xu Yan's cheek twitched: "Is it too late for me to back out now?"
The Divine Firmament Sect is a complete trap, a real trap!
Even a biological father wouldn't be this cruel to his child, would he?
No, I have to find He Tiannan and have a serious talk with him. If I don't compensate him with some magic treasures, I'll never let this go with that guy surnamed He!
Master Cheng remained calm: "What do you think?"
Xu Yan immediately deflated like a punctured balloon.
It's easy to sever ties with personnel, but what about the Thunder Control Technique? It can't just be abandoned, can it?
What the demonic path fears is the Thunder True Essence itself; even without learning this technique, the Thunder Eagle's inner core will still cause trouble.
And to be honest, if given a chance to choose again, could he refuse?
"You don't need to worry so much," Master Cheng comforted her. "Thunder magic isn't unique to the Divine Firmament Sect; other immortal sects also have their own thunder magic traditions. What truly frightens demonic cultivators is their true thunder energy. As long as you don't reveal your thunder power, you won't attract the attention of demonic cultivators!"
Xu Yan was almost in tears. Why didn't you say so earlier? I just set off an electric shock at the city gate. What if this gets back to the demonic cultivators?
Silence?
He's not that depraved!
Xu Yan thought for a moment and asked, "How do other immortal sects cast lightning spells?"
"Some are spells, some are magical artifacts, and some are talismans," Master Cheng listed them off as if they were his own treasures. "With a little disguise, you can easily fool them!"
"How to disguise it?"
Master Cheng pulled a stack of yellow paper from his robes and slapped it into Xu Yan's hand: "Here, these are the talismans for the Lightning Summoning Technique. Tear off one talisman each time you use it. Except for not releasing lightning, the spiritual energy fluctuations and sound and light effects are exactly the same as a real Lightning Summoning Talisman!"
This must be a repeat offender, right? Huh?
Xu Yan carefully put away the talisman and then asked, "Besides the lightning-summoning talisman, is there anything else?"
Master Cheng countered, "Besides the lightning-summoning technique, what else do you know?"
And there's also the lightning strike!
But let's forget about this one.
One thunderbolt and one talisman... Heh, you can flip ten fingers in one go and get ten talismans. Can you even tear them all up?
Xu Yan was deeply shocked, and his expression kept changing.
Master Cheng smiled and quietly looked at the great writer Xu.
He brought these things up not without reason.
Firstly, it was to remind Xu Yan, lest he lose his life in a muddle;
Secondly, although Cheng Shouchun had the idea of reviving the Shenxiao Sect, he needed a true disciple with a firm Dao heart who could work tirelessly to revitalize the sect, rather than a fake disciple who hesitated and was caught in a dilemma when faced with difficulties.
Xu Yan suddenly asked, "Daoist Master, I wish to forge a flying sword. How should I do it?"
Instead of answering, Master Cheng asked, "Is it self-cultivation or commissioned?"
Xu Yan shook his head: "This junior does not have the ability to cultivate on his own."
The jade slip left by He Tiannan was already engraved in his mind, and theoretically speaking, he did indeed have the possibility of refining it himself.
However, given our insufficient strength, lack of spiritual materials, and lack of experience, it's more reliable to entrust it to someone else.
Master Cheng understood: "That's easy. Go to the Immortal Market and find a sect that specializes in weapon crafting, preferably..."
"It's best to choose one with a good reputation!" Xu Yan repeated simultaneously.
Master Cheng nodded in satisfaction: "This young man is teachable!"
Xu Yan persisted: "Are there any cultivators in this city skilled in weapon crafting?"
Master Cheng asked curiously, "What do you want to do?"
Xu Yan solemnly replied, "I'm refining magical artifacts to enhance my strength, in order to protect myself!"
Being the enemy of all demons is too stressful. My immediate priority is no longer how to make money, but how to improve my own strength.
True essence and magical power need time to be honed, and even with the support of a demon core, there is no exception; it is impossible to make much progress in a short period of time.
Aside from a few lightning spells, his only weapon against enemies was his flying sword. However, those two flying swords were given to him casually by He Tiannan. They would be considered divine weapons by ordinary people, but they were nothing special among cultivators.
To do a good job, one must first have the right tools!
In the future, I will definitely use flying swords more often and use lightning magic less or not at all. If I have a good flying sword, my strength will immediately increase by a lot.
The new flying sword must be put on the agenda as soon as possible!
Master Cheng shook his head: "In the city, only I and City Lord Yuan are at the Foundation Establishment stage. I am not good at weapon crafting, and City Lord Yuan... is not good at it either."
Xu Yan immediately deflated.
There's no other way but to go to the Immortal's Abode, right?
However, when he searched the map in his mind, the nearest immortal market was more than two thousand miles away, and the distance in the cultivation world seemed to be a bit longer than a kilometer.
In the modern world, a high-speed train could cover this distance in less than a day, but here, even a flying boat would take three to five days.
Master Cheng felt the emotions were about right, and suddenly smiled, "However, I am skilled in crafting jade talismans. Would you be willing to learn?"
"Learn!" Xu Yan gritted his teeth, without hesitation.
No matter what it is, as long as it can increase his strength, he will learn it to the extreme!