Chapter 245: Chapter 127: Divine Path’s Favor_2

“Then, struck once more.”

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By the time the boat docked at Yun Province port, it was already late at night. Shen Yuan and his two companions disembarked under the cover of the Imperial Decree of Truth.

Standing on the pier, Xue Mingzhi bowed respectfully to Shen Yuan with an apologetic expression on his face:

“The Knowledge Discussion Conference trip exposed me to the prodigies of various sects and it forced me to confront the deficiencies in my own cultivation level and Divine Arts.

I have resolved that once I return to the Imperial Capital, I will reflect on the Divine Arts and look for opportunities to break through the Qi Training Stage. I will visit the master in Wenn City once my breakthrough is achieved.”

Upon hearing Xue Mingzhi’s words, a hint of surprise rose in Shen Yuan’s eyes.

Xue Mingzhi had stayed hidden in his room since boarding the boat. Now that he thinks about it, Xue Mingzhi must have been wrestling with this decision.

As for Xue Mingzhi’s sudden burst of determination, Shen Yuan had no objections. He smiled appreciatively and said:

“It’s a good thing that you came to such a realization, I’m looking forward to the day you break through the Qi Training Stage.”

At his words, Xue Mingzhi bowed once more to Shen Yuan, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Xue Mingzhi, having successfully reached the Peak of Qi Refining with the help of the spiritual tea gifted by Shen Yuan, was seen as the most promising young man of the Imperial Capital. Naturally, some pride had come with this.

However, throughout this Knowledge Discussion Conference trip, his pride had been shattered into pieces.

Among the major sects present at the conference, there were several young cultivators who were at the same Peak of Qi Refining. Even among the grotto heavens present, there were four brilliant prodigies in the Qi Training Stage.

Some of these sect cultivators had not only developed their abilities, but they also mastered entry-level divine powers, their actual strength on the platform was equally impressive.

Compared to these sect disciples, Xue Mingzhi’s position at the Peak of Qi Refining was not top-tier, and although he possessed two extraordinary Divine Powers passed down from his family, he hadn’t even reached the First Peek Basic Access of these powers.

If he had participated in the Knowledge Discussion Conference, Xue Mingzhi might not even be able to overcome the late-stage Qi Transformation cultivators from those sects.

If that were the only thing, Xue Mingzhi, who was naturally lazy, would not have this sudden enlightenment.

The crucial point was that Gong Buyu, the inducted disciple that Shen Yuan took in, showed an unbeatable position among his peers. Aspiring to be Shen Yuan’s disciple, Xue Mingzhi realized the gap between them.

Furthermore, he encountered several crises during the Knowledge Discussion Conference. Although they were all easily resolved by Shen Yuan, it made Xue Mingzhi wonder what he would do if Shen Yuan wasn’t there to protect him in the future?

With this painful self-reflection, Xue Mingzhi firmly decided to return to the Imperial Capital for closed-door cultivation of the Divine Arts.

During this period, the Xue family, which was far away in the Imperial Capital, benefited greatly from Xue Mingzhi’s demonstrated talents. Additionally, Great Xia’s Imperial Court also intended to support Xue Mingzhi, this newly risen prodigy of the Imperial Capital.

With the resources of Great Xia’s Imperial Court and the increased intensity of the Spiritual Energy Tidal Surge, if he could seize the opportunity, there was a chance to advance to the Qi Training Stage and become a true prodigy.

With this intention, Xue Mingzhi departed.

Holding Bai Xue in her arms, Gong Buyu watched Xue Mingzhi’s retreating figure and suddenly said in a low voice:

“He is capable of breaking through to the Qi Training Stage.”

Shen Yuan curiously glanced at Gong Buyu, yet he didn’t deny her statement.

Xue Mingzhi’s talent was indeed quite good. After spending this time together, he also had some understanding of Elemental Qi Absorption, a key breakthrough. With the necessary resources, completing Elemental Qi Absorption would not be difficult.

“What he really needs is not a breakthrough in cultivation stage, but a suitable Divine Art.

It seems that the next time we meet, I should prepare some gifts for him.”

As Shen Yuan spoke casually, he looked in the direction of Wenn City.

This was a port at the junction of Yun Province and Cang Province, still several hundred kilometers away from Wenn City. It was a quiet night and there weren’t many available modes of transportation.

Just then, Gong Buyu suddenly spoke:

“The distance between this place and Wenn City is only a few hundred kilometers. My Speedy Evasion Technique is inevitably slower than Master’s, so I’ll go ahead first.”

As she finished speaking, a moonbeam descended from the night sky above. Gong Buyu stepped on the silver-white moonlight as if she was riding the moon into the sky, quickly disappearing from Shen Yuan’s sight.

Shen Yuan was a bit taken aback and then his face adopted an expression of mild headache.

Whether it was heading to Cang Province or leaving the Knowledge Discussion Conference, Shen Yuan had chosen to travel by transportation, rather than using Primordial Elemental Qi to fly.

The biggest problem was that Shen Yuan had not mastered any evasion techniques. The basic spells he had learned on the spot, like wind control, were all found in basic literature from the Inquiry Forum.

Such tricks might work on Xue Mingzhi, but in front of Gong Buyu, who has the inheritance of Rongcheng’s Fine Jade Grotto Heavens, it wouldn’t work.

If exposed, it might even arouse Gong Buyu’s suspicions.

After all, being unable to use spatial teleportation or similar abilities could be attributed to the restrictions of the rules of this world.

But if a Supreme Taoist couldn’t master the most basic evasion techniques, it would seem rather unreasonable.

“But thankfully, I gained a lot from the Knowledge Discussion Conference. After stepping into the second realm of Earth Fiend Sword Art divine ability, I might be able to use the union of the sword and Elemental Qi as a form of Sword Evasion.

I’ve just never tested it, so I don’t know how fast it might be.”

With that thought in mind, Shen Yuan decided to give it a try on the spot.

After a long pause, with the infusion of the power of Yin God, Shen Yuan’s Darkness-Light Sword around his waist emitted a light hum.

Then a sword light appeared from the center of the universe and Shen Yuan seemed to blend into that light, shooting directly into the high heavens.