Chapter 670: 670
“Clear Crane Enlightened Skill (Complete), Full-mastery . (Special traits . Flying Apsara Bliss . Crane-controlling Method . )”
The several special traits were now merged into two .
“This is interesting . I’ve only derived it once, and already such a huge change has occurred,” Lu Sheng muttered to himself . After the enlightened skill was modified, with the information that surged into his mind, he slightly understood what the Flying Apsara Bliss and Crane-controlling methods were for .
‘Flying Apsara Bliss is an improvement of my agility, reflexes, and precision as my competence improves . It’s the equivalent of combining all the special traits from before into one . The Crane-controlling Method… is the Crane-controlling method… it’s a method to control cranes…’
Lu Sheng was slightly speechless . The name suggested that Deep Blue gave its own suggestion according to the key points contained within the enlightened skill .
This name was quite apt as well . Flying Apsara Bliss meant that with extreme speed and reflexes, he would be able to send someone to eternal bliss .
In short, it was a description of the speed and precision with which the opponent was taken care of .
Lu Sheng glanced at the Mental Energy spent . A total of two units were spent . As a most fundamental cultivation method, using up two Mental Energy units in one derivation meant that it was an above-average-rank method .
“Again!”
He started deriving again . He instinctively pressed the derive button on the right .
“Hiss…”
The frame slowly blurred . It clarified in the blink of an eye .
The enlightened skill which showed up again did not experience much changes . The only difference was the word ‘great’ in its name .
“Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill” . The special traits and other attributes were not much different from before . The only addition was the special trait of being in sync with a crane spirit .
Lu Sheng wanted to derive it again, but he could no longer locate the button . The derivation button behind the frame had completely disappeared .
‘I can’t derive it . This must mean that the cultivation method is complete . Or perhaps my knowledge about the cultivation methods of this system isn’t enough . ’ Lu Sheng understood this in his mind .
‘Well then, let’s try to improve my competence . ’ He could sense some light, gassy substance flowing slowly throughout his body .
It resembled inner Qi, but was not inner Qi . It was lighter and fainter .
Lu Sheng drew a deep breath and adjusted his sitting posture . He checked if the Alarm Formation with the blade as its core was still intact . Then, he began cultivating again .
‘Rank up the Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill by one rank . ’ His gaze fell upon the Clear Crane Enlightened Skill as he said those words in his mind .
His thoughts had barely left him when the frame blurred immediately . This time, the frame did not swiftly clarify like before . It took much longer .
The West Cliff Dynasty’s capital . Ming City .
The uninterrupted notes of a bamboo pipe were weaved together into a mild and sad melody .
Within the Imperial Tutor Mansion of Ming Cuty, Yang Huanzhen appeared serene as he enjoyed the performance of beautiful dancers in thin veils below .
Several armored generals sat to the left and right . However, none of their gazes strayed . They sat still and upright .
The bamboo pipe finished its song, and the beautiful girls retreated .
A general stood up slowly, cupped his fists, and spoke, “We dare not turn down an invitation from the imperial tutor . However, at this point of time, the borders are in turmoil, and the other clans are invading our lands . We’re making preparations to head toward the various fronts tomorrow…”
Yang Huanzhen raised a hand to stop him .
“It’s not as if I’m not letting you go . However, if you went in this manner, even with a great army, how’re you planning to defeat the warriors of the other clans?”
“Imperial Tutor, what do you say we should do?” asked another general in a deep voice .
“I have an item here . If any one of you sees a peculiar individual among the enemy ranks, toss it out . You’re sure to see a terrific effect . ” Yang Huanzhen clapped his hands and smiled .
A beautiful girl appeared with a jade tray . She presented the generals with a small silk brocade bag .
“You are to open these bags only when it’s absolutely necessary to avoid being caught up in unwanted accidents,” Yang Huanzhen reminded them seriously .
The generals had long heard rumors about Imperial Tutor Yang possessing some supernatural powers . Currently, they still had their doubts, but they nonetheless listened to him .
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After another series of toasts, the generals took their leave .
The lively feast was soon reduced to Yang Huanzhen sitting alone in his seat .
He lifted a cup of wine and drank .
“You seem to be in a good mood, Imperial Tutor . Even with Lie Shanjun bearing down on our borders, you’re still able to enjoy good wine here . ” In the empty hall, a blurry light golden silhouette of a woman slowly materialized . She looked up at Yang Huanzhen who sat on the host’s seat .
“Your sects will handle Lie Shanjun . Our job is to steadily maintain order back here,” Yang Huanzhen said with a faint smile .
The light golden woman slowly solidified into an actual person . She was a charming woman in a golden phoenix dress with a pearl curtain over her face .
If the other officials of the court were here, they would certainly be able to recognize that this was the dynasty’s Empress Lin . Some called her the demon empress as well .
“Since you’re here, does this mean that something went wrong?” Yang Huanzhen asked softly .
“According to the original plan, everything’s progressing smoothly . As long as the Spring Autumn Sect doesn’t locate our formation’s core, everything will be fine . ” Empress Lin shook her head slightly . “However, I was told yesterday that you’ve sent out three royal decrees to the Ling Prince, Moon Prince, and Zhao Prince . You’ve ordered them to send their armies out and suppress the disturbances…”
“These three princes each carry the three great joints of the dynasty’s protective formation . If they’re not dealt with, there’s no way the grand formation will be undone . If we can’t undo the grand formation, we can dash our hopes of getting our hands on that thing . ” Yang Huanzhen’s expression gradually turned solemn .
“I hope what you say is true . ” Empress Lin did not know about these details herself . She was only here to warn him . “Otherwise, if those wretches from the Spring Autumn Sect find out, we’ll have a fair share of trouble again . ”
“Don’t worry . The situation under the heavens is within my grasp . ” Yang Huanzhen raised his glass and chuckled .
The Spring Autumn Sect had always prioritized the maintenance of society’s stability, while the Indefinite Cult wanted to overthrow the current regime . Since the Indefinite Cult wanted to collect the dynasty’s secret treasures which dictated its good fortunes, it had to obtain the support of the public .
If the dynasty was stable and the people were content, nothing could ever be achieved . However, if there were to be chaos under the heavens and rebellions on all sides while the internal government was in turmoil, they would have greater chances .
The relationship between Yang Huanzhen and Empress Lin, who represented the Indefinite Cult, was only a partnership . He represented the Boundless Sea of the Golden Abode .
“Well then, when shall we make our move?” Empress Lin asked after musing to herself for a moment . “If the three princes aren’t dead, the Imperial Formation will remain flawless . It’ll be difficult for us to break the cycle . ”
“Soon . I’ll arrange for the chance . ” Yang Huanzhen emptied his glass in one go .
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Huan Jiu Province . The Moon Prince’s mansion .
The skies were dark, and dense lead clouds hung over the air .
Lu Sheng sat cross-legged in his own bed chambers . He drove all the servants out and ranked up his Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill alone .
Besides himself, the only other occupant of the room was the little newborn white crane .
Currently, in this empty and luxurious bed chambers, wisps of white mist emanated in the air .
Lu Sheng’s brows were deeply furrowed . His nostrils, ears, mouth, and eyes were constantly exuding thick white fog .
“Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill (Complete), 60-year competence . (Special traits . Flying Apsara Bliss . Crane-controlling Method . )”
‘There are clearly no changes in the special traits . Instead, it’s this body that’s being affected by this enlightened skill’s competence and is currently experiencing some great changes . ’
Lu Sheng clearly felt a large amount of ethereal spirit spiritual power constantly surging into his muyuan meridian . At the same time, this meridian point was also wildly pushing out a formless power that could not be detected, modifying his body .
He had experienced various kinds of powers before, from substantial materialistic energy to ethereal spirit power . However, they were not as peculiar as this formless power .
Rather than referring to this as a modification, it was more apt to view it as a restoration .
This peculiar energy kept patching up the holes in his body . Some of his organs were also experiencing certain levels of changes due to this energy . They were now livelier and functioned with greater vigor .
Interestingly, he was reminded of the Nothing Root . If this was the legendary power of the Nothing Root, then Lu Sheng would have believed in it for a while .
‘This body is at its limits with just 60 years of competence . Looks like it’s still too weak . The strengthening by Yang Essence isn’t enough . I need time to adapt . ’ Lu Sheng opened his eyes and looked at his own arm .
Faint shadows of white feathers appeared on the surface of his arms .
‘Looks like the Taoist skills in this world aren’t that simple…’ Lu Sheng concluded his session .
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The little white crane was friendlier this time . It moved closer to Lu Sheng of its own accord and snuggled up to him .
Lu Sheng had a thought . He activated his Crane-controlling Method .
In an instant, the authority over the little white crane’s bodily movements was taken over by him . The sensation he got was as if he’d gained a new remote-controlled toy .
“According to Wu Youzi, this Crane-controlling Method is a special trait that manifested in the skill formula because the sect needed to herd red-crown cranes in the mountains,” Lu Sheng muttered to himself . He stretched out a hand and released some Pure Qi of the Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill from his fingertips . He inserted it into the little white crane’s body from under its wings .
Then, he controlled the little white crane’s body . He controlled the Pure Qi and had it circulate according to the Twin Spirit Zheng Yuan Mantra’s pathways .
A few minutes later, Lu Sheng released the little white crane from his control . However, the circulation had already completely dozens of cycles in the animal’s body .
The little white crane stood blankly on the spot for a while . Then, its body slowly released faint fluctuations of the Twin Spirit Zheng Yuan Mantra .
As expected, it began cultivating according to the Pure Qi’s pathway .
Lu Sheng immediately understood how the Clear Crane Sect nurtured that many red-crown cranes .
‘I’ll let my body adapt to these changes for now . Even my Confusion Realm spirit has never come into contact with such a peculiar power . I should be more cautious . ’
Lu Sheng straightened his robes . 60 years’ worth of dense Pure Qi flowed and slowly cycled through his body like a small river .
He felt his hearing improve, while his movements became more agile now . His eyes were also much sharper now .
If he could circulate the Pure Qi to the other parts of his body, he could create more formidable enhancement effects .
In the next few days, Lu Sheng worked his way up slowly . He listened to the information the servant Mi Gong gathered every day . As for the Great Clear Crane Enlightened Skill, it improved at a rate of 60 years of competence with every rank-up session once every few days . His strength was continuously improved .
Similarly, the little white crane grew more miraculous as Lu Sheng’s competence improved . Its size changed from day to day . A few days later, it did not resemble a newborn crane at all .
Wu Youzi would occasionally give Lu Sheng some pointers regarding the details of his cultivation based on his own experience . He was also slightly awed by the transformation of the little white crane . However, he attributed it to the red-crown crane’s natural endowments coupled with Lu Sheng feeding it with good food . He did not think much about it .
This world was full of creatures with unique lineages . It was normal for a white crane to show some abnormalities .
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