Chapter 2139: Chapter 785: Rewards for Meritorious Service, the Third Generation Sect Master
"It’s nothing, just a little draining, that’s all."
Facing Wang Yuan’s inquiry, Luo Chen waved his hand.
The mark left on Li Yingzhang’s forehead earlier was not as simple as it seemed.
It contained three things!
First, the Divine Power Withering and Flourishing Dao Finger, once released, could leave an Early Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator severely injured if not dead.
Second, the Withering and Flourishing Fire Seed, which had no offensive effect, but once deployed, could transform into Luo Chen’s Blazing Sky Seven-layered Ring Defense Technique, strong enough to withstand a strike from a Nascent Soul True Master.
Lastly, it was a wisp of Divine Consciousness from Luo Chen.
If the first two could not protect Li Yingzhang, then Luo Chen would have to appear personally to negotiate with the enemy.
The combination of the three into a mark took considerable skill.
If Luo Chen didn’t have the acumen of a Fourth-Order Array Master, fully integrating the Seven Basic Restrictions, it would have been difficult to accomplish this.
Especially he had to ensure the mark would not interfere with Li Yingzhang’s cultivation, which required additional attention.
It’s normal to feel exhausted!
Luo Chen glanced at the woman following him and smiled gently, "Ming Yue, are you a bit unwilling to give up the position of Sect Master?"
Yao Mingyue looked up and smiled broadly, "I am a bit reluctant, but as you say, I don’t have much lifespan left, and the Great Dao Path should come first! Even if I cling to the Sect Master position, it would only bring a fleeting glory of forty or fifty years, so why insist?"
Upon saying this, she completely let go.
However, Yao Mingyue was also very curious.
"Uncle Master, can you really help me achieve Core Formation? I’m only at the Eighth-Level Foundation Establishment now."
Her teacher is Sima Huiniang, so naturally, she can call Sima’s Dao Companion Cultivator, Luo Chen, Uncle Master, which feels more intimate than Supreme Elder.
Luo Chen responded openly, "In the matters of the world, nothing is certain. But if you have fifty years to cultivate with dedication, using my elixir medicine technique, with my personal guidance, achieving Foundation Establishment Stage Finalization is just in sight. As for Core Formation, it will depend on your fate."
Yao Mingyue was initially a bit disappointed.
But then suddenly realized!
The probability of Luo Tian Sect cultivators achieving Core Formation is immensely high, as long as the ’Dust Origin Technique’ is mastered, there are hardly any obstacles during Core Formation.
This technique is extremely difficult to practice, and there is the precedent of Xing Zonghan experiencing a Demonic Deviation.
However, with Uncle Master Luo Chen’s personal guidance, being the creator of this technique, he must have abundant experience. Not to mention Minor Accomplishment, even the Completion Stage might not be difficult.
It can be said that as long as Yao Mingyue achieves Foundation Establishment Stage Finalization, Core Formation is assured!
Understanding this, Yao Mingyue completely relaxed.
The position of Sect Master was not hers to cling to forcibly, given the current situation, a capable and more powerful Sect Master is needed to truly uphold the ’Luo Tian Upper Sect’!
With his robust character, calm demeanor, and extraordinary composure before major events, Li Yingzhang is undoubtedly the top choice!
Handing over the Sect to him, she is at ease.
Entrusting herself to Luo Chen, she feels even more assured.
With such clarity, what more is there to worry about?
In just a few words, Yao Mingyue’s concerns dissipated.
After arriving at the Small Stone Square, she went into the cave mansion to see her teacher, Sima Huiniang.
Luo Chen and Wang Yuan remained outside.
"Brother Wang, everyone else received a reward, except you. You won’t blame your little brother, will you?" Luo Chen asked with a cheeky grin.
Wang Yuan rolled his eyes, "Between us, there has never been any formality. And seeing the look on your face, you surely have something prepared, just hand it over to me!"
"Hehe."
Luo Chen waved his hand, and a large pile of items appeared on the stone table.
Books, bamboo slips, jade slips, iron sheets, all containing written information.
"What are these?"
"All manuals related to Body Refinement, collected through my century-long gathering, covering the North Sea and Zhongzhou, spanning from ancient times to the present. Some body techniques possess extraordinary power; I’ve even put together a set of Seven Scattered Hands of the Demon Monarch myself."
"But after all, I cannot solely focus on Body Refinement, and couldn’t excavate the profound mysteries within these manuals to their full potential, so handing them over to you might be the most suitable."
Wang Yuan nodded and began flipping through the manuals, quickly skimming through each.
"’Wind, Moon, Thunder, Cloud Steps to Immortality’, Wind Leg, Moon Step, Thunder Kick, Cloud Shoes. Exquisite body technique footwork, wonderfully designed. If fully mastered, it could completely negate the distance disadvantages against Immortal Cultivators through footwork and speed. Missing three moves, huh?"
"’Flowing Cloud Immortal Seizing Finger’, it coincidentally mirrors my self-created God, Immortal, Demon Three Fingers, particularly the Blood God Tribulation Pointer, but without any trace of mundane aura, possessing a domineering and fierce power..."
"’Extreme Mountain Six Moves’? It’s ordinary. However, the accompanying Extreme Mountain Body Refinement Technique is somewhat intriguing."
Watching Wang Yuan mutter to himself, his eyes gleaming, Luo Chen stood beside with a helpless expression.
He expected this might happen.
There was originally another gift intended for him.
Seeing him so immersed in it, he decided not to mention it, to avoid disrupting his focus.
He thought he’d give him a surprise after crafting it later on!
Luo Chen did not disturb Wang Yuan. He strolled leisurely in the Small Stone Square, contemplating matters related to the Luo Tian Sect.
The Sect Master had already been reappointed.
Li Yingzhang has the strength and potential, and more so the capability to manage a sect!
The next matter involves his Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony.
But this ceremony’s main goal isn’t to flaunt power and prestige but to establish and strengthen connections.
His connections, the Luo Tian Sect’s connections.
Initially, he intended to return to the Eastern Wasteland and bring the Luo Tian disciples directly to Zhongzhou.
But the news of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect’s battle in the North Sea had reached him, and he was aware of the sect’s ambitions.
Zhongzhou is "crowded," and resources are becoming scarce, hence the expedition to the Outer Continent.
Under such circumstances, bringing the Luo Tian Sect there would result in them becoming cannon fodder in the expedition against the Foreign Realm.
Thus, Luo Chen plans to stay temporarily and develop the Luo Tian Sect well. In doing so, even if they eventually depart, they will be elite, with the ability to protect themselves.
This third matter...
Gazing at Baili Qingchuan, Luo Chen shook his head.
The current Luo Tian Sect cannot withstand major upheavals; even if not expanding, it needs some time for recuperation and rejuvenation.
Lower Order Sect Disciples need to be rallied around.
High Order Cultivators, like Gu Caiyi and this batch of Golden Core Cultivators, also require time to stabilize their realms.
From Luo Chen’s perspective, except for Li Yingzhang and the older generation like Fu Jiusheng, most Golden Core Cultivators have somewhat erratic Qi Power, and their realms are unstable.
"Just as well, since I’m stabilizing my realm lately, I’ll accompany them!"