"This man, though unremarkable in appearance, has reached the Transformation Realm in cultivation. Should he wish, he can ascend to Carefree at any moment,"
Master Zhen Chan's words left Wang Qi greatly surprised, "He can actually refrain from breaking through?"
"It is likely for the sake of achieving Perfection," Master Zhen Chan explained indifferently. Such occurrences were not uncommon over the span of tens of thousands of years.
Wang Qi, however, felt something was amiss.
Wasn't it said that the Immortal Alliance was on guard against foreign enemies? The Carefree Practitioner should be an important combatant, right? Why wouldn't he seek an immediate breakthrough?
Fearing that the cultivator in black might overhear his conversation with Master Zhen Chan, Wang Qi chose not to use Spiritual Sense Transmission...although it seemed unlikely that this Great Grandmaster, who was halfway to Carefree, would eavesdrop. Still, it's always better to be safe than sorry, right?
After exchanging greetings with Xiang Qi and Su Junyu, the cultivator in black finally noticed others around him. He turned his eyeballs blankly for a while before focusing, "Who are you?"
Su Junyu replied, "Disciple is the true inheritor of the eighty-second generation of Wanfa Sect, Su Junyu, currently an assistant lecturer at Xinyue Immortal Institute."
"Hmm, I remember you, you are under Bai Ze God Monarch…" The cultivator in black spoke sluggishly, devoid of any vigor. However, Su Junyu broke out in cold sweat.
The eminent Bai Ze Apuna was quite generous to the younger generation, but his reputation among his contemporaries was not that good. Hearing the Sect Leader specially mentioning his lineage, Su Junyu's heart hung by a thread.
Thankfully, the cultivator in black soon changed the subject, "You just said, you are an assistant lecturer of Xinyue Immortal Institute?"
"Yes," Su Junyu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Oh, my calculations were not wrong then. After entering from the Law Gate of character Wu, just follow this formula and you can get here."
Wang Qi broke into a cold sweat, "Senior, can't you just walk over here normally..."
Good grief, walking by a formula—is this what it means to Deviate due to obsession with math?
"I was calculating a math problem. If you walk according to the formula, you don't need to look at the road," the cultivator in black seriously answered Wang Qi's question, showing the demeanor of a magnanimous senior—if only he had bothered to stand up from the ground.
He couldn't have forgotten, could he...
A ludicrous thought suddenly flashed through Wang Qi's mind.
The cultivator in black turned to Su Junyu again, "Do you know where Brother Jiaxuan is?"
Su Junyu nodded, "Disciple will lead the way for my senior."
"State his approximate coordinates in the Qiankun Position, with you as the origin, that's fine."
Su Junyu hesitated for a moment, then said, "The celestial axis thirty-three, the vertical axis seven hundred and thirty-five, the horizontal axis seven hundred and seventy-four."
"Hmm, thank you." The cultivator in black earnestly thanked him, then suddenly vanished from sight.
Wang Qi's expression stiffened, "This is..."
Su Junyu wiped away his sweat, "Crossing the Universe... one of Wanfa Sect's Space Traversal Escape Skills..."
Xiang Qi couldn't help but complain, "Bloody aristocrat. Think about it from Wanfa Sect's perspective, why didn't he come straight up from the bottom of the mountain if he could perform Space Traversal Escape Skills..."
Su Junyu replied uncertainly, "Uhm... maybe he felt that he didn't have the precise Qiankun Position?"
So it's because he doesn't have the specific three-dimensional coordinates that he didn't bother to Space Traverse... Damn, this Sect Leader is too adorably clueless, isn't he?
Xiang Qi covered his face, "Every time I meet a high-level member of Wanfa Sect, I feel so grateful that I joined Burning Gold Valley..."
"Not sure why but I kind of want to nod in agreement..." Su Junyu said.
Wang Qi timidly raised his hand and asked, "Is this senior the Sect Leader of Wanfa Sect? Truly... quite distinctive."
Su Junyu said, "Our Sect Leader is just too immersed in his math problems... He has loved mathematics since childhood and was introduced to the Immortal Dao by a predecessor from Liuyun Sect. He became very interested in Mathematics."
"Do we know what the Sect Leader's name is?"
Xiang Qi sighed, "You have too little understanding of the Immortal Dao history, it's too easy to offend seniors like that..."
"The Sect Leader's surname is Chen, as in the scene above and the cloud below, known as 'Master of All Laws Crown'"
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Master of All Laws Crown Chen Jingyun is a legend of today's Wanfa Sect.
Sect Leader Chen was impoverished in his youth and was later taken into the Immortal Path by Shen Yuan, a predecessor from Liuyun Sect. At that time, the Immortal Alliance had not yet been established, and Chen Jingyun directly joined Liuyun Sect. But Sage Shen soon realized the child had only a mediocre interest in the Daoist Skills of Liuyun Sect and instead was deeply fond of the famous mathematical problems used for Liuyun Sect disciples' entertainment. To avoid hindering the future of a talented disciple, Liuyun Sect sent Chen Jingyun to Wanfa Sect—such events were not unusual on the Modern Immortal Path. Liuyun Sect soon forgot about this affair, even Sage Shen hardly remembered teaching such a disciple.
However, Chen Jingyun shone brightly in Wanfa Sect, soon becoming a disciple under the previous generation Vice Sect Leader Hua Ruogeng. Chen Jingyun had since solved many complex mathematical problems in Wanfa Sect, and he is now ascending the greatest challenge in mathematics alone, the Bright Pearl Calculation! In terms of only the Bright Pearl Calculation, even Xi Baiche, the Master of Wanfa, could not match him. The Bright Pearl Calculation is also heralded as the "Bright Pearl of the Mathematical Crown," hence Chen Jingyun also earned the title "Master of All Laws Crown"!
Crossing the Universe is a renowned Space Traversal Escape Technique in Immortal Dao. The foundation of Crossing the Universe is one of the supreme mathematical methods of Wanfa Sect, which Earth People call the Cosmic Calculation of "Hilbert Space." Unlike the anciently transmitted Five Elements Escape Technique, Thunder Escape, and others, the foundation of Crossing the Universe is "vector"—a quantity with both magnitude and direction. As long as there are vectors nearby, the caster can leverage this spell to use the vectors to traverse space.
This wasn't the first time Chen Jingyun had traversed space. He was certain he had arrived in front of an old friend.
However, contrary to what he had expected, as soon as he stepped out into the void, he was met with a dazzling display of sword power!
At first glance, this sword strike didn't seem to have too much variation, but it contained an enormous force, and its momentum was ferocious. The sword qi roared, almost shaking Chen Jingyun's Primordial Spirit! Even the typical Carefree Practitioner would likely struggle to block this attack.
But Chen Jingyun remained calm and collected, drawing his sword with ease.
The sword momentum of the Master of Wanfa was in a different league altogether. With a seemingly casual flick of his wrist, he unleashed a strike. This sword was not like the opponent's, which could be described as deliberately clumsy to conceal its endless mysteries within the sword qi. If the oncoming sword could be likened to liquor, then this strike was truly clear water—without any trace of magic.
Who could have imagined that the Master of Wanfa, known for deriving countless methods from a single one, would deliver such an ordinary and unremarkable sword strike?
His opponent let out a surprised "huh" but showed not a hint of disdain. He advanced, turned, and improved his hand movements, pressing back with considerable force.
One force can overrule ten meetings; one force can also break thousands of methods.
When Chen Jingyun's sword collided with his opponent's, it rebounded effortlessly, yet the latter felt his offensive momentarily stagnate. Chen Jingyun didn't miss this opportunity; his sword momentum abruptly accelerated, and with two simple, swift strikes, he hit the same spot again.
Amidst the crisp sound of metal clashing, the incoming sword momentum shattered, dissipating like a gust of hot wind.
Chen Jingyun silently sheathed his sword. His attacker was quite excited: "Jingyun, old brother! Have you finally integrated 'One Plus Two' into your swordsmanship?"
"Brother Jiaxuan is too kind," Chen Jingyun replied with a salute.
The one who had just attacked was none other than the Heavenly Sword Palace Master, 'Sky-Splitting Sword' Deng Jiaxuan!
Deng Jiaxuan hailed from the Light Hall and later took up residence at the Heavenly Sword Palace. Unlike Qian Xueshen, Deng was not only proficient in combat, but his aptitude for Seeking Dao was not inferior to his contemporaries' talent. Had he not been preoccupied with the demanding duties and battles of the Heavenly Sword Palace, there was a chance he might have made a name for himself in the Heavenly Communication Hall.
After exchanging pleasantries with Chen Jingyun, Deng Jiaxuan asked, "Why is it you who've come? I thought it might be someone else…"
"The Carefree Practitioners are short on manpower," Chen Jingyun shook his head. "Besides, guarding the Immortal Alliance Main Temple sounds important, but it's really just a sinecure. No one would actually come here to attack."
Deng Jiaxuan chuckled, "That may not be entirely true. To be called the 'Number One under the Carefree' is not to be considered weak."
Chen Jingyun saluted again, "Brother Jiaxuan flatters me."
Having tested their swordsmanship, Deng Jiaxuan invited Chen Jingyun to sit down, and a table full of delicious dishes was already set. Deng Jiaxuan also brought out a jug of fine wine and poured two glasses.
"Brother Jiaxuan still enjoys good food as much as ever."
Deng Jiaxuan laughed, "Aside from Seeking Dao, my greatest pleasure is indeed eating."
Chen Jingyun was there to take over the duty of guarding from Deng Jiaxuan. The two men discussed various affairs over the meal.
Suddenly, Chen Jingyun said, "Actually, I have other matters to attend to as well. A True Inheritor of my Wanfa Sect has fallen, and I must investigate."
Deng Jiaxuan was taken aback and then sighed deeply, "What a pity. Li Ziye was a good kid. It's rare to find a child so dedicated to protecting the world."
As he spoke, Deng Jiaxuan picked up the glass in front of him and drank it in one gulp.
After swallowing the drink, Deng Jiaxuan's complexion changed. He turned his head to one side and, covering his mouth, began to cough violently: "Ahem... cough cough cough... ahem cough..."
Chen Jingyun's expression changed, and he cautioned, "Brother Jiaxuan, you should drink less if you're not fully healed!"
Deng Jiaxuan waved his hand, a wry smile on his face, "An old problem... ahem cough..."
Without further ado, Chen Jingyun took hold of his wrist, and was shocked: "You're already wounded this badly!"
Deng Jiaxuan realized he could no longer hide it and said, "Little brother, you mustn't spread word of this."
Chen Jingyun frowned, "With such a serious injury, you still intend to pursue the Daoist of Uncertainty?"
Deng Jiaxuan spoke earnestly, "How can the Immortal Alliance's six months of preparation be wasted on account of one person?"
The Daoist of Uncertainty Hai Senbao was said to possess the most mysterious movement technique in all the heavens and earth. Once the Unpredictable Body Technique was deployed, it was impossible to simultaneously perceive his position and speed. To counter the Unpredictable Body Technique, one must overpower all possible locations where the Daoist of Uncertainty might be, using brute force to break the deception. Upon discovering the whereabouts of the Daoist of Uncertainty, the Immortal Alliance sent all their Grandmasters to set up a Heaven and Earth Net across Shenzhou, hoping to wear down the Daoist of Uncertainty and force him into the sea, where they could strike a decisive blow.
Once in the sea, there was no need to worry about collateral damage. The Overseas Ancient Practitioners and the seabed Demon Clan were all enemies!
The only problem was, how could the Daoist of Uncertainty, who once dared to forge the Heavenly Sword with the support of several Grandmasters and was a supreme genius, have declined in strength?
There were only a handful of people in Shenzhou who could overcome him with strength!
Chen Jingyun said, "You are not the only one capable of doing this."
Deng Jiaxuan looked somewhat proud, "As you've said, the Carefree People are short on manpower. Taiyi Heavenly Venerable Ai Citan has great strength, and Wave Motion Lord Schrodinger can perceive mysterious techniques, but—they are both too busy. 'That place' requires even more attention than the Main Temple."
Hearing this, Chen Jingyun stood up and bowed to Deng Jiaxuan, "My apologies."
Deng Jiaxuan waved his hand, "We're brothers. It's a good thing that you aim for Perfect Breakthrough; it'll be greatly beneficial in the future. Enough of that, let's eat. After this meal, I must depart to capture the Daoist of Uncertainty."
"To capture Brother Hai, the Immortal Alliance is going all out."
Seeing Chen Jingyun's somewhat downcast mood, Deng Jiaxuan smiled, "Forget it. Master Hai's talent and aptitude are both above mine. The innovations of the Modern Path, and even my old problem, might very well end up in his hands. Thinking of it this way, doesn't everything seem much lighter?"