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"There's no need to look for me; I've come myself!" A loud voice echoed from outside the door, belonging to the Three Elders of the Outer Court, who had been searching for Zhao Yang.
Seeing the Three Elders had come personally, Zhao Yang hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Zhao Yang greets the Three Elders!"
Fire Wuyan snorted, flicking his crimson robe. "No need for that, Zhao Yang. You really are something. Two years ago, you challenged an Inner Courtyard Disciple while still at the Qi Refinement Stage and even thought about taking on that old coot Duan Wude. Now you've just entered the Foundation Establishment Stage and are directly challenging the Nine Great Offerings of the Inner Courtyard. Are you trying to commit suicide? You've infuriated me!"
After speaking, Fire Wuyan plopped down onto a nearby seat, while the other two elders took their places beside him. Zhao Yang smiled sheepishly and said, "I appreciate the Elder's concern. I'm truly sorry for causing trouble for you three. I was just caught up in a moment of anger when I issued that challenge. I didn't expect it would reach your ears so quickly."
"Now everyone in Myriad Spirit Sect knows about it. They've even hung a banner at the Offering Camp's entrance. What's worse is that it claims you're our disciple and that you intend to take them all on single-handedly. My brothers and I have never taken on disciples in our lives, and now we're being dragged into this mess!" Ji Wuyou exclaimed, glaring at Zhao Yang as if he could devour him whole.
"You guessed correctly; someone must have secretly informed that old coot Duan Wude. He's clearly trying to embarrass us! You have no idea how hard Duan Wude has worked to find you over the past two years. We three set up a hidden formation at your retreat to protect you for three whole years! And what do you do? The moment you come out, you challenge him directly—it's like walking into a tiger's den!"
"Then should I run?" Zhao Yang suggested uncertainly.
"Run? You caused this trouble; do you think you can escape? If you take off, are we supposed to just let it go? This publicity has already reached the higher-ups of the Inner Courtyard, claiming they want to see how their elite disciple fares against you—a bunch of useless trash!" Fire Wuyan was furious, repeating Zhao Yang's words. "Where does your confidence come from? You're going to compete tomorrow; show them your Enlightenment Realm. Perhaps they'll spare you because you're a genius in Enlightenment, but you'll definitely be humiliated."
"Uh..." Zhao Yang was left speechless.
"You brat have been in seclusion for two years; if we hadn't checked on your aura from time to time, we would have thought you were dead!" Ji Wuyou said somewhat unhappily but felt quite satisfied with Zhao Yang since he had long disapproved of the system in the Offering Camp of the Inner Courtyard. He was also a practitioner with Three Spiritual Roots. "What kind of Foundation Stage have you achieved? Don't tell me it's Fragmented Foundation!"
Zhao Yang was caught off guard by this sensitive topic and immediately replied, "Elder, how could I possibly have a Fragmented Foundation? But I can tell you it's not an Ordinary Foundation; as for what it is, you'll have to guess. I can't tell you or let you check!"
"Who cares?" Ji Wuyou scoffed, looking at the other two elders who were also smiling broadly. He felt very pleased; since Zhao Yang's Foundation Stage was neither Fragmented nor Ordinary, it must be either Imperfect Foundation or Flawless Foundation. However, Flawless Foundation was a rarity only possessed by extraordinary talents. Thus, they concluded that Zhao Yang had an Imperfect Foundation. A practitioner with a Mixed Spiritual Root could cultivate an Imperfect Foundation and still be a genius capable of Enlightenment—this made them value Zhao Yang even more, leaving them momentarily speechless in awe.
Zhao Yang understood that the Three Elders no longer held anything against him. He knew that sometimes showcasing his abilities could aid him on his path of seeking enlightenment.
“Zhao Yang, since you just entered the Inner Courtyard and haven't learned any Cultivation Method yet, why not take this opportunity to learn some small techniques for the Foundation Establishment Stage from Elder Zhao? It would help you face tomorrow's challenge,” Scholar Xiu suggested, seeing that the Three Elders were present.
Zhao Yang thought to himself that Scholar Xiu had indeed become a bit more perceptive. The Three Elders nodded in agreement with Scholar Xiu's suggestion. Fire Wuyan said, “It is said that geniuses of Enlightenment can learn any Cultivation Method instantly and make connections easily. You should first master the basic Fireball Technique.”
Fire Wuyan was a master of the Fire Path, and he had long since mastered the simplest spells like the Fireball Technique. With a flick of his wrist, he summoned five or six fireballs, each the size of a fist, swirling around his right hand. He demonstrated it for Zhao Yang and then recited the well-known incantation. Zhao Yang listened carefully twice, imprinting the route of the incantation in his mind. Just as he was about to try it out, Fire Wuyan interrupted, “I've recited the incantation for the Fireball Technique twice; it's only a few hundred words. Recite it back to everyone so they can witness your remarkable memory as a genius of Enlightenment.” With that, Fire Wuyan looked at Long Xiao Wu and Scholar Xiu beside him and added, “You two should pay attention as well!”
Zhao Yang felt embarrassed; reciting texts was his weak point. In his past life at school, aside from memorizing hundreds of ancient poems, he had never fully recited a single text, no matter how short. He instinctively rejected the idea of memorizing texts, believing they weren't profound enough to warrant it, which made him reluctant to do so. Moreover, he often forgot what he had memorized halfway through.
“What was the first line again?” Zhao Yang asked cautiously.
The Three Elders frowned slightly, sensing something unpleasant might happen. Behind him, Long Xiao Wu timely reminded him, “In the beginning of heaven and earth, all beings were created; among the five elements, Fire Path is for attack; where Qi directs, there lies magic; where fire goes…”
“Alright, I can't recite it,” Zhao Yang said, his face turning red as he stunned everyone with his words. “I’ve never liked memorizing texts since I was young. I grew up reading picture books borrowed from my neighbor’s kids; why would you want me to memorize this?”
Everyone present gasped in shock—how could a genius at the Qi Refinement Stage not be able to memorize texts?
“If you can't memorize it, how will you cultivate using the incantation? Even if you succeed in cultivation this time but forget next time, will you really be casting spells while holding a Cultivation manual?” Hong Wushou finally voiced what everyone was thinking.
Zhao Yang didn't want to dwell too much on this matter with others; he had his own way of doing things. Even if it differed from everyone else’s approach in the world, he felt no need to explain himself. He knew that his peculiarities would continue to emerge in the future and decided to follow his own preferences instead. Thus, he replied firmly, “Regardless, I can already cast the Fireball Technique.”
Fire Wuyan snorted and said, “I don’t believe you can cast the Fireball Technique without being able to recite it after hearing it twice. Even top geniuses take dozens of attempts when they first enter the Foundation Establishment Stage to master the Fireball Technique; some even take days or even half a month. Those without any talent may take half a year. The True Qi used by those at the Qi Refinement Stage does not strictly belong to True Qi separation; rather, it is True Qi projection. True Qi separation refers to controlling True Qi outside one’s body without dispersing it. Being able to manipulate fireballs in one’s palm is an example of True Qi separation and tests a cultivator's control over True Qi. Only with good control can one cultivate more powerful Cultivation Methods because as one's cultivation level increases and higher-level Cultivation Methods are practiced, controlling True Qi becomes increasingly difficult.”
"Fire Wuyan" finished speaking and was about to ask "Zhao Yang" if he understood, when suddenly a "Dao Fire" flower appeared between "Zhao Yang's" two fingers. Then, with a whoosh, a blue "Open Flame" emerged before everyone's eyes.
The others were astonished that "Zhao Yang" could summon the "Open Flame" on his first attempt at the fireball technique, while "Fire Wuyan" was taken aback, pointing at the flame on "Zhao Yang's" middle and index fingers and exclaiming, "It's blue fire, the purest form of blue fire! He is a natural genius of the Fire Path!"
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