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That night, Yin Boqing personally intervened to intimidate the Yellow Scorpion Master and He Yingqing. Lu Chen originally wanted to ask him some questions, but the other party moved too quickly; he didn't even notice when they left. As a result, he now had to rely on his own efforts to enter the Elder Immortal Academy for investigation.
Carrying a broom into the Elder Immortal Academy, Lu Chen felt as if he had stepped into a den of dragons and tigers. The powerful auras emanating from the surrounding peaks made it hard for him to breathe.
He immediately took a deep breath and used the Crane Demon Technique, standing like a Crane Demon to calm his mind while stabilizing his Flesh, so as not to be overwhelmed by the strong auras of those old monsters.
Lu Chen climbed to a peak and began sweeping with his broom.
In the past, he would never have dared to come to such a place, but now that he had the Document in hand, it was an official duty. Even the Supreme Emperor of the Sect could not casually interrupt Lu Chen; he could go wherever he wanted without fear, as long as he remembered to keep sweeping.
As Lu Chen swept and advanced, he casually inquired about the owner of this peak, wondering if they were surnamed Yin. After finishing sweeping the front yard, he moved to the back yard and saw the owner of the peak—a white-haired old man who was clearly not Yin Boqing.
Lu Chen felt slightly disappointed. After finishing this peak, he moved on to the next one and encountered an elderly man in his fifties who was practicing; he was also not Yin Boqing. Lu Chen lowered his head to sweep and felt a surge of warmth in his heart, so he intentionally struck up a conversation with this person.
The man appeared cold on the surface but was not truly aloof; rather, he seemed quite ordinary. It made sense upon reflection—having spent years in solitude within a secluded palace, it would be strange if one did not feel lonely.
Lu Chen engaged in casual conversation with him, trying to gather information about any elders with the surname Yin. From him, Lu Chen learned that among many elders of the Five Element Sect, there was indeed only one with the surname Yin, residing at Gate Peak. He was renowned among the Fifty-Ninth Generation Disciples, well-known by all.
The man's words confirmed Lu Chen's thoughts. With this result, he swept even more diligently.
During his sweeping process, he often applied Qigong to enhance his bamboo broom's efficiency significantly; he managed to sweep three or four dozen peaks in no time.
Other disciples would certainly find this impossible; only Lu Chen dared to do so because he possessed the Supreme Garment. The Supreme Garment was crafted from dragon placenta, impervious to blades and poisons, and it could also restore Yang Yuan and replenish stamina.
That night, Lu Chen returned to the empty mountain to rest. The next morning after completing his cultivation practice, he deliberately left the Xuan Yin Flying Sword at the empty mountain. Although it seemed inconspicuous when wrapped around his finger, it was ultimately unsafe.
Others he was not afraid of, but he feared encountering the Pure Yang Child, as it was likely that he would be discovered, and a casual move from the opponent could leave him severely injured.
In the early morning, Lu Chen entered the Elder Immortal Academy again with a broom, moving even faster this time. At this pace, he would soon obtain five Merit Points.
By afternoon, Lu Chen had swept his way to Gate Peak.
Standing at the foot of the mountain and looking up, Gate Peak was indeed named and easy to find. He had taken his time sweeping over to make his actions appear more natural and less conspicuous.
Gate Peak, Gate Peak; the name was quite grand. Towering and steep, it was a fitting residence for a talented individual, rivaling the grandeur of Tong Peak where the Celestial Palace of the Sect Leader was located.
Lu Chen gripped the end of the broom handle, assumed a stance, and swept up the mountain in broad strokes, as if practicing martial arts, leaving the path clean. In just over ten minutes, he had reached the summit.
Atop this mountain stood a palace with green tiles and red walls, a common sight in Taoist architecture. The roof and foundation were large and trapezoidal. The eaves were particularly wide and thick, with upward-curving corners extending outwards.
Lu Chen swung his broom to clean the exterior of the palace thoroughly and was about to enter to continue sweeping while casually checking if Yin Boqing was inside.
Just as he lifted his foot to step in, a Flowing Arrow formed from a column of water shot towards him, or more accurately, it was made from Tea.
In a fleeting glance, Lu Chen saw a man in his thirties sitting inside the palace. He appeared relatively young, yet his aura resembled that of an emperor seated on the Nine-Five Throne, looking down imperiously. A teacup was placed right in front of him.
Lu Chen recognized him clearly; it was Yin Boqing.
"Deer Demon Leap," Lu Chen pushed off with his legs and jumped high like a rabbit, shaking his Flesh as he landed aside.
The arrow made of Tea struck the exact spot where he had just stood, producing a sound as resonant as steel.
Just as his feet touched the ground and he had not yet steadied himself, another Flowing Arrow shot towards him, this time made entirely of fire.
“Crane Demon Charge.”
The fire-formed Flowing Arrow shot forward like a venomous snake. Lu Chen threw away the broom, assumed the stance of Crane Demon Charge, and leaped high into the air.
His body spun like a top in midair, and after more than ten rotations, Lu Chen finally landed on the ground, immediately taking three steps back with a "thud thud thud."
With wide-open eyes filled with fury, Lu Chen saw the shadow of another Flowing Arrow reflected in his black pupils. Inside, Yin Boqing was continuously launching attacks at him. What did he mean by that?
“Ape Demon Grabs the Moon.”
Lu Chen took on the stance of Ape Demon Grabs the Moon, leaning to one side and extending his arms downward to deflect Flesh, successfully dodging another Flowing Arrow, which was transformed from wood.
Just as he caught his breath, a stone flew towards his forehead. The stone was about the size of a fist and changed shape continuously during its flight, ultimately becoming another Flowing Arrow.
Lu Chen was buffeted by powerful winds that made his robes flutter wildly, filling his mouth with strong gusts, reminiscent of riding on a Thunder Warship.
“Bear Demon Push Mountain.”
This time, Lu Chen felt that his abilities had reached their limit and he could no longer evade. Gritting his teeth, he executed Bear Demon Push Mountain, pushing forward with both iron palms.
"Bang"
Lu Chen formed a light barrier with both palms in front of him, colliding with the stone-like Flowing Arrow. Suddenly, his body shook, and the powerful force pushed him to slide on the ground, stopping only after sliding fifty steps.
The Five Elements Calamity Scripture?
Finally, the attack ceased.
Lu Chen let out a long breath. He had no idea what kind of skill Yin Boqing was using because there was still one move left unexecuted; if it had been used, he would have already been dead.
He could only rely on his intuition to judge that this should be the Five Elements Calamity Scripture, which was created by Yin Boqing.
Of course, this was merely his intuition, as he couldn't see through Yin Boqing's methods at all. He didn't even know whether it was produced through Qigong or summoned by Yin Spirit. The Void Immortal was indeed a Void Immortal—illusory and deceptive; those with lower realms could not discern his techniques.
This time, it wasn't that Lu Chen was too weak; it was just that Yin Boqing was too powerful. Now Lu Chen realized that Yellow Scorpion Master and He Yingqing had made a wise decision to leave; even if they joined forces, they might not be able to match Yin Boqing.
"Thank you, Elder Yin, for your mercy."
Lu Chen bowed respectfully and addressed him as Elder Yin instead of simply calling him an elder. His intention was to probe Yin Boqing's response; if he did not refute it, it would imply that he acknowledged his surname as Yin.
Yin Boqing seemed to take issue with this title, remaining silent for a long time and simply sitting quietly inside.
If it weren't for Lu Chen's exceptional hearing and sight, he would never have noticed that there was still a person sitting in the dark inside the house while standing under the sunlight.
"Elder Yin had long discovered the existence of the disciple, and while the disciple was sweeping the floor, he revealed the Five Animal Technique. Therefore, Elder Yin wanted to test the disciple's skills. May I ask, Elder Yin, is that correct?"
Yin Boqing did not respond. Lu Chen simply countered with a question, thinking that if the illness worsened, he could increase the dosage; after all, a dignified elder would not attack a disciple in broad daylight.
Finally, Yin Boqing seemed to hesitate for a moment, surprised by Lu Chen's boldness.
"Indeed, your Five Animal Technique is practiced very well, and your reflexes are extremely quick. Seeing you reminds me of my younger self. The Five Animal Vitality Magic Technique is my creation and my signature skill. You chose it for your cultivation; what is your name?"
Yin Boqing's tone was very slow, yet there was an imposing presence in his words that made it hard for anyone to interrupt. He referred to himself as "I," not as "this humble one" or "this seat," showing that he did not put on airs in front of Lu Chen, clearly indicating that Lu Chen had indeed caught his attention.
"Inner Sect Disciple Lu Chen from Empty Mountain, greetings to Elder!"
Lu Chen reported his name and bowed respectfully.
"You did not come here just to sweep the floor!"
Yin Boqing suddenly changed his tone, exposing Lu Chen with a single sentence.
Lu Chen's body trembled, and he quickly knelt down, saying, "Elder Yin, I came to earn Merit, but at the same time, I admire Elder Yin's reputation and wish to take you as my master."
"To take me as your master."
Yin Boqing murmured to himself while sitting in the palace.
Lu Chen saw this and immediately stated his purpose, saying, "May I ask Elder Yin, do you know Azure Field Matriarch from Fufeng County and Azure Field Mountain?"
Lu Chen licked his lips, looking into the dark palace where he could vaguely see the outlines of figures inside.
Yin Boqing remained silent for a long time. Lu Chen endured and said, "I was guided by Azure Field Matriarch's sister, Su Wutong, to come to Five Element Sect as a Competing True Inheritor Disciple. I hope the elder will take pity on me."
Lu Chen's tone was very sincere, and his attitude was respectful.
"I do know Azure Field Matriarch, and I have also met Su Wutong. Since she sent you here, then the Human Book must be with you. I have two conditions; if you agree, I will accept you."
Yin Boqing said slowly.
Lu Chen's heart trembled. He never expected that Yin Boqing would know the Human Book was with him. Although he had destroyed the Human Book, he was indeed the last person to have experienced it and had seen its contents.
"What are the elder's conditions?" Lu Chen quickly composed himself, skipping over the topic of the Human Book and asking Yin Boqing.
Yin Boqing seemed uninterested in pursuing the topic of the Human Book further and stated, "First, obtain a spot in next year's True Disciple competition. Second, do not pursue Imperial Authority. Those are my only two conditions."
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