I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 364 - 294: Departure

In the central area of the Double Star Wonders, the void within ten thousand miles still retained the lingering resonance of the dissipated thunderstorm from not long ago.

The halos of the red and blue double stars intertwined here into a mystical colored mist, with material waves clashing against the suction of the black hole, forming a delicate balance.

Only the center crater seemed to be shrouded by an invisible barrier, where the violent energy would quietly diverge upon approach, revealing a rare tranquility within.

Chen Sheng sat cross-legged, floating at the center of the crater, surrounded by a faint azure Sword Light.

The Sword Light sometimes transformed into a sharp beam piercing through voids, sometimes blending into the Dao Rhyme of heaven and earth, subtly resonating with the operation of the double stars.

In the next moment, he opened his eyes, with stars blinking in their depths.

"A hundred years of enlightenment, achievement accomplished. It’s time for me to leave."

He spoke softly, his voice though low, pierced through layers of void, causing ripples in the surrounding mist.

The moment the words fell, the power of Dao Principle around him suddenly retracted, the vast aura of Heaven and Earth Communication quietly converged, leaving only thin streams of azure light at the edge of his robe.

With a thought, Chen Sheng’s figure drifted away like a wisp of green smoke towards the periphery.

He did not exhibit extreme speed; instead, he let his form follow the rotation of the void. The fatigue from a hundred years of Sword Refining and the joy of enlightenment entwined in his heart, granting him a rare sense of ease.

Along the way, void storms and material meteors, when nearing within three feet of him, were sliced into powder by an invisible Penetration Dao Principle, dissipating into dots of Spirit Light.

Meanwhile, in the periphery of over three hundred thousand miles of the Double Star Wonders, a figure in green was dashing towards the center.

Chen Fengxing’s body was surrounded by surging Sword Qi of flame, incinerating the rubble that came head-on. His face bore an intricate mix of eagerness and anticipation.

Half a month ago, after sensing that world-shattering Sword Light and the extraordinary Heaven and Earth Resonance, he concluded that there must be a master in the core area and insisted on exploring it.

Just as he crossed the three hundred thousand mile landmark, fine ripples suddenly emerged in the void ahead, where a figure in green slowly appeared.

That figure stood with hands behind his back, the dark robe rustling in the starry wind. Though no external pressure emanated, there was a faint flow of Dao Principle power, with every breath synchronizing with the rhythm of heaven and earth, exhibiting an exquisite transcendence unique to a Celestial Venerable of Divinity Transformation.

Chen Fengxing’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly halted and respectfully performed a standard Dao salute towards the figure, clasping his hands and bending his waist ninety degrees:

"Direct disciple of the Chen Clan of the Eastern Domain, Chen Fengxing, pays respects to the Celestial Venerable..."

The moment the words "Celestial Venerable" slipped out, his Divine Sense suddenly felt a faint mana fluctuation.

Under that seemingly vast power of Dao Principle lay an extremely dim mana fluctuation of the late-stage Nascent Soul—purified several times beyond ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul yet ultimately not reaching the realm of the Divinity Transformation.

His heart momentarily froze, and he awkwardly switched his address: "Greetings, fellow Daoist!"

This subtle pause and change of address were noted by Chen Sheng, who merely observed calmly, without mentioning it to the cultivator before him.

As Chen Fengxing straightened up, his pupils instantaneously contracted, his eyes filled with unmistakable astonishment.

Just from that close encounter, he could clearly perceive the power of Dao Principle flowing around the other: the sharpness that could slice through the void and penetrate all matters. It’s precisely the origin of the Heaven and Earth Resonance from half a month ago!

"No wonder, no wonder there’s no Divinity Transformation Celestial Tribulation. It turns out this master comprehended the Dao Principle in advance, thereby invoking the resonance of heaven and earth... Truly a peerless genius!"

A tide of shock surged in Chen Fengxing’s heart. Being a direct descendant of the Chen Clan, he naturally knew that the vast majority of cultivators only achieve the Divinity Transformation first, allowing their Primordial Spirit to merge with the heavens and earth, thereby fully understanding a Dao Principle with the power of the Primordial Spirit.

Even the rarer prodigies who touch upon Dao Rhyme during the Nascent Soul Stage, comprehending just a glimpse of a Dao Principle’s rudiment would be considered world-class talents.

Chen Fengxing himself was on the "Pre-Dao Comprehension" path. With his Celestial Grade Fire Spirit Root and his family’s inherited Void Sword Scripture, it took him three centuries to barely grasp a bit of the Void Destruction Dao Rhyme, realizing how tough this path was.

This fellow Daoist before him, to have comprehended the Penetration Dao Principle by the late-stage Nascent Soul and invoked the resonance of heaven and earth, such talent was simply unheard of!

Chen Sheng’s gaze lingered on Chen Fengxing for a moment, a subtle movement flickering in his heart.

Memories of his past life surged like a tide, and the young face before him bore a three-part resemblance to his eldest son from the last life, Chen Xixing.

He still remembered clearly the generational ranks of the direct line of the Chen Clan; the "Feng" generation was precisely the seventh generation of the main line.

This generational name was marvelously chosen!

In the last life, Chen Sheng had been trapped in the Four Seas Grotto Heaven for centuries. By now, the second generation of the Chen Clan had long turned to dust, leading to a moment of sentiment about the changes over time.

But those sentiments vanished quickly, his expression remaining calm as he introduced himself in a mild tone:

"Eastern Domain, Daoist Life-Annihilating."

"Daoist Life-Annihilating..."

Chen Fengxing repeated the title softly, suddenly snapping back to reality, hurriedly bowing with cupped hands to apologize:

"Please do not take offense, fellow Daoist. The grandeur when you invoked Heaven and Earth Resonance was overwhelming, causing me to momentarily speak out of turn and mistakenly address you as Celestial Venerable."

His initial shock still hadn’t subsided, leading him to ask with slight curiosity:

"Since you are from the Eastern Domain, when my clan’s ancestor, Celestial Venerable Xihua, held the Great Wilderness Sword Convention and invited sword cultivators from the Four Domains, how come you did not attend?"

As soon as he asked, Chen Fengxing suddenly froze, a flash of realization in his eyes.

He abruptly recalled the instructions given by the Xihua ancestor when gathering the core disciples of the Chen Clan back then:

"While traveling outside, if you encounter a sword cultivator proficient in Penetration Dao Rhyme, be sure to make a connection and not antagonize them."

At the time, he was still skeptical, not knowing which sword cultivator could earn such respect from the ancestor. Today, upon meeting, he understood everything.

"Sword convention?"

Chen Sheng was slightly taken aback, a look of confusion appearing on his face. For this hundred years, he had been immersed in Sword Refining and enlightenment within the Double Star Wonders.

He had long been isolated from external news, unaware of not only the Great Wilderness Sword Convention but also the changes among the Demon Countries.

Seeing Chen Sheng truly unaware, Chen Fengxing hurriedly explained with a smile:

"It’s a grand gathering hosted by my clan’s ancestor, Celestial Venerable Xihua, inviting top sword cultivators from the Human and Demon races of the Four Domains with the intent of exchanging insights on the Sword Dao."

While speaking, he took out a piece of lustrous White Jade Jade Scroll from his bosom, with the cloud-patterned insignia of the Chen Clan carved on its surface.

Chen Fengxing chuckled heartily, handing the Jade Scroll to Chen Sheng, his tone full of admiration:

"I said a friend of your caliber could not remain unknown!"

"The fact that in the Eastern Domain Demon Path you slew over twenty Nascent Soul Demon Monarchs, causing panic among the Demon Countries, has already spread across the Four Domains."

"My clan’s ancestor holds you in high regard, highly praising your swordsmanship and talent, specifically instructing us juniors that should we ever be fortunate to meet you, we must befriend you."

He paused, showing a degree of sincerity:

"To be honest, initially, I was a bit unconvinced, thinking the ancestor overpraised. But seeing your elegance today, I realized the truth in the ancestor’s words, and I am thoroughly convinced!"

"This Jade Scroll contains my clan ancestor’s insights on the comprehension of Dao Principle. I hope you, fellow Daoist, will accept it, as a token of goodwill between the Chen Clan and you."

As Chen Sheng looked at the proffered Jade Scroll, his heart stirred. Walking this path of the Penetration Dao Principle in this life, Chen Xihua indeed counted as his guide, and the insights offered by the other would surely be beneficial to him.

He gestured with his hand, and the Jade Scroll transformed into a white light, flying into his grasp.

Chen Sheng nodded quietly, storing the Jade Scroll in his Storage Ring, his tone more amiable than before:

"Please extend my thanks to Celestial Venerable Xihua. I shall certainly visit another day."

Understanding the shackles of his advancement, a visit to the Three Elements Dao Sect was inevitable.

"That would be wonderful!"

Chen Fengxing laughed heartily, the restraint in his heart completely dissipated, as he scrutinized Chen Sheng with anticipation in his eyes:

"Then I shall await your illustrious presence at the Chen Clan!"

"With your talent, I trust it won’t be long before you break through to Divinity Transformation. Perhaps, the next time we meet, I will genuinely need to address you as Celestial Venerable Life-Annihilating!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng lightly nodded, "Then I shall take your kind words as a blessing!"

He looked up towards the periphery of the Double Star Wonders, where the starlit mist had thinned, faintly revealing the contours of the Great Wilderness mountains.

Upon achieving success in a hundred years of enlightenment, perfecting the Dao Principle, and causing Heaven and Earth Resonance, understanding his mystical shackles, the next step would be to advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm.