pappabearbooks Chapter 431 - 396: Greed, Wrath, Jealousy, Worry; Waiting for the Prey; Dragon’s Vigor and Tiger’s Strength!
Chapter 431 - 396: Greed, Wrath, Jealousy, Worry; Waiting for the Prey; Dragon’s Vigor and Tiger’s Strength!
At this moment, Meng Chuan felt a sudden clarity of mind.He just got up to prepare to go outside to practice his fist techniques.
But he saw a familiar face reflected in the glass, smiling at him.
"Disciple, what are you thinking about? Why such a lewd expression?"
...
Early the next morning, at a breakfast stall in Yong’an City.
Meng Chuan and his master found an empty seat, and ordered a large spread including soy milk, fried dough sticks, and pan-fried buns.
Luo Guanyun, having craved these every day in Japan, made fulfilling this craving his first priority after returning...
"Ah... so satisfying."
Luo Guanyun took a bite, then drowned the remaining fried dough stick in soy milk, a satisfied smile on his face.
Afterward, he felt a stirring in his spirit.
True Qi gathered from within, surrounding the area.
It insulated sound and blocked out Skynet.
Seeing this, Meng Chuan’s eyes turned solemn, knowing his master was about to discuss serious matters.
Luo Guanyun’s divine sense also enveloped the area.
Unless a Celestial King was eavesdropping nearby, no one could escape his detection.
This was the foundation of his confidence, brought by the Glazed Will.
Not only the Immaculate Divine Monk could achieve this; Luo Guanyun too was an "Innate Divine Full" person!
With the secrecy measures in place, Luo Guanyun finally spoke:
"Disciple, I’ve been busy in Japan lately, have you been practicing Martial Arts well?"
Meng Chuan replied succinctly:
"Breaking Two tomorrow."
Hearing this, Luo Guanyun raised an eyebrow, his face blossoming into a chrysanthemum smile.
"Not bad!"
At the same time, he noticed the change in Meng Chuan’s Spiritual Power.
After listening to his disciple’s explanation, he learned.
The "Azure Stone Divine Foundation" was also a parting gift from the old monk of Great Brahma.
"Not bad, not bad..."
Luo Guanyun was sincerely happy to see his disciple becoming more outstanding.
After not seeing each other for a long time, the master and disciple had endless things to talk about.
Once he was updated on Meng Chuan’s recent affairs, Luo Guanyun’s expression turned serious as he began to talk about the intelligence he gathered in Japan.
"The Parasite Association’s [fragments] have all been investigated."
"Impressive!"
"This demon path force in Japan, under their leader [Sakura], has begun wholeheartedly siding with the Celestial Demon.
It’s becoming more like the Demon Summoning Hall, a demon path organization. You’ve been in the temple, so you know what dirty work they are up to."
Meng Chuan nodded and said:
"The people of Japan don’t have it easy either..."
"Yes, having just escaped being used as soil cultivators to nurture the growth of Demon Seeds, now their Spiritual Power is being harvested to feed the Celestial Demon..."
Luo Guanyun sighed, continuing to discuss the monumental task ahead for the master and disciple.
"This faction holds the [fragments of Greed, Anger, Jealousy, Worry].
It’s worth noting that Fang Jianxing has left this organization.
It’s unclear whether he’s gone solo or quietly returned to Great Chu.
Apart from the piece of Bewilderment, he should also have the Anger Fragment.
The Anger Fragment was initially in his girlfriend’s possession, but since her disappearance, its whereabouts are also unknown.
Through my investigation, I’m quite sure Fang Jianxing killed her. That kid truly is vicious, recognizing no ties."
Thinking back to letting him escape carelessly last time, Luo Guanyun ground his teeth in hatred...
Meng Chuan nodded in agreement, Fang Jianxing’s motives were already quite evident.
From earlier relying on his uncle to find him, along with subsequent actions, all were aimed at the [Demon Planting Tao Heart].
Fang Jianxing, most likely like himself, has penetrated the true identity of the so-called [Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill].
In this regard, Meng Chuan had to give some credit.
Without a panel, he was also kept in the dark.
The opponent might be smarter than him, but perhaps only a bit smarter...
Coming back to his senses, he listened as his master continued:
"You should also know that what Fang Jianxing desires is likely the same as what we, master and disciple, desire.
This bastard hides deeply, but for the four fragments the Parasite Association holds, he will inevitably show up.
As long as we keep an eye on the Parasite Association, we can bait out this bastard."
Meng Chuan nodded, his master was quite reasonable.
"So, after the New Year I still have to keep an eye on them."
Luo Guanyun’s strength makes it no difficult task to wipe out the Parasite Association entirely.
But the key is to avoid startling Fang Jianxing, making him more alert and even harder to pin down.
He’s in the dark, but the master and disciple are in an even deeper shadow.
Being the first to act would put them at a disadvantage.
Guard the "Parasite Association" and wait for "Fang Jianxing"
This is presently the most prudent approach, allowing them to net all except the missing [Anger, Grudge] two fragments.
"There’s one thing you must be careful about, Chuan’er.
If Fang Jianxing is in Great Chu, he may also be waiting for you to ’slip up’ and seek you out again..."
"I understand, Master, don’t worry, with Fang Jianxing in the shadows, I won’t give him the chance."
On one hand, Meng Chuan kept a low profile in front of others.
He wouldn’t reveal the [Demon Planting Tao Heart].
Moreover, now he acts even more cautiously, leaving no opportunity for Fang Jianxing.
The opponent managed to escape from Chief Long and the Martial Arts Master era’s master.
Even breaking two himself, Meng Chuan feared only self-preservation, unable to finish him off.
Perhaps with final liberation and star destruction, he could defeat Fang Jianxing, but retaining him would be impossible.
Seeing a snake without hitting it incurs three-tenths offense; hitting it without killing incurs seven-tenths offense.
Once he acts, he needs to be absolutely sure he can kill Fang Jianxing, or else there will be trouble.
Luo Guanyun nodded, then withdrew the setup around them.
The master and disciple indulged in a delicious feast, earnestly enjoying their meal.
While eating, he asked:
"Chuan’er, on the phone you said you’re about to break two.
From what I see, you indeed seem almost there.
How confident are you?"
Meng Chuan swallowed the fried dough stick and laughed:
"I’m still lacking in Tao Heart... There’s a slight gap to the extreme limit in the Martial Arts principles, please, Master, protect me when I break through."
He has almost fulfilled all the conditions to break through the second major limit, except for this.
Luo Guanyun nodded and continued:
"The coordination and unity of essence, energy, and spirit, I see your ’spirit’ far surpasses the past, which fixes the biggest shortcoming.
Plus, with me watching over you, this step is no longer your difficulty."
Meng Chuan laughed:
"That’s a must."
Luo Guanyun’s heart spirit moved, and a wisp of colorless, transparent True Qi revolved around Meng Chuan, exuding a warm and strange texture.
A moment later, his face showed a look of relief:
"With the six meridians relaxed, Qi and blood are perfect without leakage, not bad! It’s stable!
Just focus on completing the Martial Arts principles, your physical condition is so good that even without my protection by your side, the breakthrough is 99.99% certain."
As for the Martial Arts will, is there even a need to worry?
He knows his disciple’s heart towards Martial Arts better than anyone.
This wisp of True Qi helped Luo Guanyun truly recognize how much his disciple has changed since he left.
By this point, Meng Chuan’s foundation was completely solid.
His physique was even more astonishing, and the mental shortcomings had been addressed.
Before becoming a Grandmaster, there were no more obstacles or difficulties.
After checking thoroughly, Luo Guanyun boldly made a boast.
...
After the meal, the master and disciple returned to the Martial Arts Chamber at home.
Meng Chuan sat cross-legged inside, his heart spirit delving into his body.
Luo Guanyun stood by, helping Meng Chuan meticulously go through his current cultivation.
After confirming there were no mistakes, he stood up to demonstrate sparring for Meng Chuan to practice.
While fighting, a look of reminiscence flashed in Luo Guanyun’s eyes.
He remembered when Meng Chuan first came to the martial arts hall, practicing under him.
He was like a fool, obsessed with practicing National Righteousness Fist, and no one could dissuade him.
He chuckled, and Meng Chuan was puzzled.
"Master, be careful."
Feeling the force rushing towards his face, Luo Guanyun truly sighed with emotion.
This kid has really grown up!
By noon, the master’s wife had prepared a large table of dishes, and Meng Chuan only left after finishing the meal.
He returned home to practice mind techniques, leaving time for his master and master’s wife to enjoy their couple’s world...
After all, having not seen each other for a long time, they surely missed each other a lot...
Seeing his disciple off, Luo Guanyun suddenly thought of something:
"Chuan’er, do you remember the incomplete secret technique you gave me earlier?"
"Shiva’s Elephant Bathing?"
"Yes, I used the theory of thunder... Tao Heart swallowing Qi and blood to feed back to the spirit, studying this incomplete secret technique.
I’m almost there, just one last step.
Once this technique is completed, it will elevate your ’spirit’ to a higher level."
Meng Chuan gave a thumbs up, providing emotional value to his master:
"Awesome, Master."
Ever since he learned that secret techniques are simplified versions of divine skills and rare techniques.
Luo Guanyun could backtrack and complete it, reflecting the profoundness of the insight he possesses into Martial Arts concepts.
Most crucially, Shiva’s Elephant Bathing is a secret technique from the Western Regions, his master truly is impressive...
Then Meng Chuan immediately said:
"Master, I also have a Hard Skills technique to teach you, aren’t you... lacking in ’vitality’...
Practicing this technique will surely make you as energetic as a dragon and tiger!"
He was referring to "Brahma’s Imprisonment.".
Luo Guanyun’s face darkened, scolding:
"You cheeky brat, haven’t seen you in a while and you dare to tease me..."
Meng Chuan chuckled awkwardly, seeing his master’s expression soften, he asked:
"That... is it more effective than Iron Crotch Skill?"
"...Much more effective, it is a potential high-level Horizontal Training True Skill I synthesized from Brahma’s and the four Doma Skills."
Luo Guanyun’s face was full of surprise:
"You brat, you can even synthesize high-level True Skills?"
Meng Chuan explained, in creating cultivation techniques, Brahma’s visualization played a major role.
Luo Guanyun still had an expression of disbelief.
High-level True Skill is among the strongest martial arts aside from divine skills and rare techniques, it’s top-tier martial arts that can be practiced for a lifetime.
It seems his disciple’s talent in horizontal training is even greater than he had imagined.
Luo Guanyun said:
"Alright then, when you break through to the second major limit, I allow you to be my teacher for once..."
"No problem."
Meng Chuan laughed, finding his master rather proud...
Luo Guanyun reminded again:
"Oh right, is the tortoise shell carved with something stored away safely?"
"Hidden very deep, absolutely no leakage"
Meng Chuan nodded, having previously taken back the tortoise shell engraved with the "Fear Chapter".
Using the infiltrative power of Demon Seed True Qi, he dug a hole over ten meters deep and buried the tortoise shell deep inside.
"It must be well hidden, this thing is seen as Demon Skill in the eyes of Great Chu.
If someone with ill intent sees it, it could cause quite some trouble."
"Rest assured, Master, I am cautious."
...
Today is New Year’s Eve.
Apart from spending the morning with Master Luo and the New Year’s Eve dinner at night.
Meng Chuan spent the whole day in cultivation.
In the evening.
After Meng Yiyi returned, she hardly saw her younger brother come out of the attic, she couldn’t help but admire him.
As a researcher, she has her weekly rest days and daily spare time.
But her brother almost devotes all his time to Martial Arts.