I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 237 - 195: Earth Grade Spiritual Root (2)

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Another half a year passed, and the Spiritual Mist over Nine Cloud Peak gradually dispersed.

Chen Sheng slowly opened his eyes, a deep golden Spirit Light flashed in his gaze, then settled back to calmness.

At this moment, the six pieces of Spirit Marrow had completely merged into his Spiritual Root, causing significant transformation.

He waved his hand, an earth-yellow Spiritual Power flicked from his fingertip, condensing into a tiny "little hill" in mid-air, with even the fine lines clearly visible on it. After elevating his Spiritual Root, his control over Mana had reached a more exquisite realm.

Another wave of his hand, and a faint purple Thunder Light gathered in his palm. Although the Thunder Light was only fingertip-sized, it exuded an awe-inspiring pressure, evidence of the gradual enhancement in the quality of his Mana following the breakthrough in his Spiritual Root.

He walked towards the Spirit Testing Array on the eastern side of his cave dwelling—the Array Base was embedded into the ground with three High Grade Spirit Stones, and the Array Core hovered a half-person-high black Spirit Testing Crystal.

Chen Sheng stepped into the Array, and the Spirit Stones suddenly radiated brilliantly with golden light. A black light curtain rose from the ground, enveloping him within.

Minute golden scales surfaced on the light curtain. As the Spiritual Root resonated with the Array, a multicolored light pillar rose from the light curtain, piercing the cave’s dome like a sharp sword, all surpassing the fifty-mark scales.

"All Five Elements Spiritual Roots reaching Earth Grade, this method truly is unparalleled!"

A smile curled up on Chen Sheng’s lips, his heart uncommonly excited.

Enhancing his Spiritual Root to Earth Grade not only meant his cultivation speed increased by several folds but also signified that the difficulty of the Pill Shattering Tribulation during Nascent Soul formation would decrease once more.

Combined with the prepared Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, his confidence in reaching the Nascent Soul True Monarch would increase by at least twenty percent.

Chen Sheng walked out of the Spirit Testing Array, gazing at the roiling Cloud Sea in the distance, took a deep breath, and without needing to operate a Cultivation Technique, Heaven and Earth’s Spiritual Qi naturally gathered towards him.

"Earth Grade Spiritual Root is just the beginning. Next, it’s time to strive for the Late-stage Golden Core to prepare for the Nascent Soul formation..."

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Two days later, Chen Sheng pushed open the stone door of his cultivation chamber and walked out at a slow pace—at this moment, his aura had completely changed, as restrained as a deep pond, yet as natural as the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth.

Just as he walked to the tea room, a slight fluctuation in Spiritual Power came from outside the cave, the next second, Chen Xihua’s figure appeared in the courtyard.

The change in Spiritual Root was extremely secretive, yet Chen Xihua, as a Sword Cultivator with Sword Heart Clarity, possessed perception far exceeding cultivators of the same realm.

Plus, the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword can be considered the "source of Myriad Phenomena Sources Returning to Spirit Skill," creating a strong resonance, he almost vaguely sensed the change around his father the moment Chen Sheng exited seclusion.

It was no longer a simple cultivation level increase but an essential transformation of life, a unique Spiritual Rhyme after breaking the innate shackles.

"Congratulations, Father, for breaking the innate shackles. The Great Dao is within reach!"

Chen Xihua stepped forward quickly, bowing deeply to Chen Sheng, his tone full of sincere joy.

Chen Sheng smiled lightly, gestured for him to sit, picked up the teapot, and poured warm Spiritual Spring into the teacup, sighing:

"To have reached today’s achievements is also thanks to you. The ’Myriad Phenomena Sources Returning to Spirit Skill’ is such a heaven-defying Cultivation Technique. I truly wonder what kind of exceptionally talented cultivator created it."

The tea soup exuded a faint green color, and the aroma of tea mingled with the crispness of the Spiritual Mist, filled the tea room. It was a rare leisurely moment for the father and son.

In the past, it was either Chen Sheng in seclusion for Alchemy or Chen Xihua out adventuring. Now, sitting opposite each other, topics ranged from their insights in the Grotto Heaven, to the recent changes in the Sect, and then to the business of the Chen Clan Commerce Association, the atmosphere was warm and peaceful.

Midway through the conversation, Chen Xihua put down the teacup, his expression gradually turned serious as he explained his intention:

"Father, I have come to bid you farewell. After resting for a day or two, I plan to travel abroad and will not linger in the Daoist Sect."

Hearing this, Chen Sheng was slightly taken aback at first, then chuckled, his fingertip pointing at Chen Xihua:

"You, truly cannot sit still for a moment. Just emerged from the Grotto Heaven and instead of staying in the Sect to digest and enhance your cultivation, you’re thinking of traveling again."

Chen Xihua laughed without speaking, lifting his teacup, but in his heart, he had already made clear plans.

Logically, having obtained the legacy of Xichuan Sword Mansion and the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword... he should stay in the Sect, utilizing various resources to quickly enhance his realm and cultivate steadily.

But his own secrets were too vast, and opportunities too heavy!

He fully understood how acute the perception of a Nascent Soul True Monarch is, and if paired with a Tier Five Grand Array, it would be enough to see through the entire Daoist Sect.

The Tier Five Top Grade Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword, Tier Five Ice Soul Sword Marrow, Myriad Spirits Stone Milk, Nine Elements Spirit Fruit... The unique Mana operation of Xichuan Sword Mansion’s Tier Five top-grade Sword Scripture... any one of them would make a Nascent Soul Cultivator covet,

If accidentally revealing a slight aura, exposing some flaws, he certainly didn’t want to bet on the Sect’s Nascent Soul True Monarch’s integrity.

If these Nascent Soul True Monarchs were indeed malicious, with the heavy restrictions within the Sect and the Tier Five Primordial Magnetic Array, he would have no power to resist, akin to stepping into a trap.

Before his wings were fully grown, Chen Xihua absolutely didn’t want to stay in such an insecure place.

It’s better to travel around, without needing to venture to dangerous places, only cultivating and training in various Markets, gradually digesting the legacy of Xichuan Sword Mansion...

In these Markets, there are neither resident Nascent Soul True Monarchs nor Tier Four or higher Arrays; with his current strength, he can fully handle any unexpected situation, ensuring his safety.

Even with poor luck, if he really encountered a Nascent Soul True Monarch in the wild, Chen Xihua would still have the confidence to deal with it!

These days, he had gradually digested the Sword Mansion’s heritage, the Sword Core of the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword had completely fused with his Lifebound Sword Pill.

Though limited by his realm, he could only exert a fraction of its power, it was sufficient to perform techniques like "Void Shift of Tens of Thousands of Miles" and "Breaking the Void Seal."

Then he only needs to activate Void Power, allowing him to withdraw gracefully, with no concern of being besieged or captured by Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

At this time, Chen Xihua’s heart even harbored a higher goal. If he could settle for decades, fully cultivate the Fundamental Sword Scripture of Xichuan Sword Mansion, refine the External Sword Infant, and with the support of Sword Intent Formation.

Even when facing Nascent Soul Cultivators, he may not be without the power to fight, possibly even capable of crossing realms to kill!

It’s noteworthy that in ancient times, Xichuan Sword Mansion’s requirement for True Disciples was "Golden Core beheading the Nascent Soul," inheriting the complete legacy, with opportunities like the Tier Five Top Grade Daoist Sword, setting such a standard for himself is not excessive at all.

Chen Sheng saw the firmness flashing in Chen Xihua’s eyes and no longer urged him much, just nodded gently:

"Since you have already decided, then go. While traveling outside, safety is always paramount. In this aspect, I am skilled in Alchemy and Arrays, far less than your adaptive experiences, and the road ahead can only rely on yourself."

"Child understands, father take care."

Chen Xihua stood up, bowed deeply to Chen Sheng, and then turned to leave.

His steps were composed and steady without any hesitation, and although the Sword Intent around him was still restrained, it now carried a bit more confidence in controlling everything.

Chen Sheng stood at the tea room entrance, watching Chen Xihua’s figure disappear into the Cloud Sea, a sense of inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

A father knows his son best, and he vaguely sensed some changes happening in his son.

In the past, every time Chen Xihua embarked on a journey, he was resolute, yet always carried a hint of "the wind blows cold as the waters of Yi," as if each departure might be the last.

But this time, he exuded only calmness and confidence, as if no matter what perils lay ahead, he could handle them with poise.