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Flattery was Lu Chen's greatest skill, which he often used in Korea to placate the vanity of young people like Chu Yuzhu.
During his time at Eastern Shaolin, Lu Chen frequently employed this tactic, leading the senior monks in the temple to label him as impractical and impetuous, resulting in his expulsion.
However, recently, Lu Chen had used it very little because he had made sincere friends, such as Sun Zizhao, Prince Fu, and Princess Zhulan, who did not require flattery.
Yin Boqing listened to Lu Chen and seemed either oblivious to the underlying meaning or simply unbothered by it. He shifted the topic to another matter and asked, "How are you preparing for the Competing True Inheritor Disciple event?"
Yin Boqing was still very concerned about this matter; if Lu Chen became a True Disciple, it would reflect well on him as well.
"I will prepare diligently and do my utmost to live up to your expectations, Master," Lu Chen replied respectfully to Yin Boqing.
The Competing True Inheritor Disciple event was something Yin Boqing cared about greatly, and Lu Chen was also very invested in it since his ultimate goal in joining the Five Element Sect included this matter.
Striving to become a True Disciple would grant him more cultivation resources and opportunities; that was the objective.
After a moment of silence, Yin Boqing waved his hand and said, "I called you here to ask about that Edict. Since you don't have any information on it, you may leave now."
Yin Boqing had seen the Edict from the Defender of the Realm but had not received any useful information from Lu Chen.
"Yes, Master. I take my leave!"
Lu Chen said this and then left Yin Boqing's palace, heading down the mountain.
As he stepped out of the palace, Lu Chen felt a sudden lightness wash over him; all the pressure vanished in an instant.
In his heart, Lu Chen maintained a sense of awe and fear towards Yin Boqing. So every time he saw him, Lu Chen felt his legs weaken.
It wasn't until he walked down to Gate Peak that Lu Chen finally regained his composure, emerging from the shadow of that fear and reverence.
After passing by several mountain peaks, Lu Chen soon returned to his Empty Mountain Cave.
Now that the operation against the bandits in the Wind Blinder Archipelago had come to an end, everything had returned to calm and normalcy.
Unlike before, Lu Chen had made many new friends and gained a wealth of life experience, social skills, and practical knowledge, which made him more mature and composed in handling matters.
Of course, the pressure had also increased, including the growing number of enemies Lu Chen had made and the funding issues concerning Chen Qilin's Mechanism Base. There were many challenges that were hard to articulate.
After spending some time in the Cave studying Confucian classics, Lu Chen had a peaceful night. The next morning, he went to practice on the back mountain.
At this time, the climate was transitioning into late autumn, with winter approaching. Especially in the north, it arrived early, and signs of cold were already present in the early morning.
Within the territory of the Five Element Sect, ancient formations provided protection that could mitigate temperature changes between day and night, but it was still somewhat chilly, with even fewer birds around.
The back mountain was quiet as Lu Chen practiced all the Qigong techniques he had learned before as a form of review.
Suddenly, as Lu Chen exhaled white breath into the air, he recalled Yin Boqing's words from yesterday regarding the Competing True Inheritor Disciple matter.
This issue weighed heavily on Lu Chen's mind. Although he was currently experiencing continuous fortuitous encounters and had a relatively high level of Qigong compared to his peers, the competition for True Disciple status in the Five Element Sect was extremely rigorous and not to be underestimated. Moreover, among this generation of Inner Sect Disciples, there were many talented individuals; when it came down to actual combat, the outcome was uncertain.
Lu Chen was counting the techniques he currently mastered, noting that his progress with Yin Zhen was the most significant, yet he dared not reveal it openly.
The Competing True Inheritor Disciple event within the Five Element Sect had a rule prohibiting the use of spells; only martial arts Qigong could be employed. Moreover, in a combat situation, Yin Spirit Disembodiment was a joke; the Flesh would simply be crushed.
Yin Boqing seemed to have never noticed Lu Chen practicing Yin Zhen, and Lu Chen had not brought it up with him either. For some reason, Lu Chen did not want to share this secret; he felt it necessary to keep it hidden.
The Competing True Inheritor Disciple was a competition held internally within the Five Element Sect, serving as an assessment of the new disciples' qualifications and potential. Ideally, the most respectable approach would be to use the Five Element Sect's own Qigong techniques, which would be considered orthodox.
Lu Chen thought to himself that if he could use one of the Five Element Sect's Qigong techniques to secure a spot as a True Disciple, he would surely gain favor from the elders. The first impression would undoubtedly be much better than those disciples who relied on external skills to earn their positions.
Holding onto this thought, Lu Chen rubbed his chin with one hand and continued analyzing in his mind: "This batch of Inner Sect Disciples has been part of the Five Element Sect for some time now. If I can utilize one of the sect's own Qigong techniques to claim a spot or even the top prize, it would certainly shine brightly and bring honor to Yin Boqing."
This reasoning made sense, but when Lu Chen considered his Qigong techniques, he realized that only Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic and Five Animal Vitality Magic Technique were presentable, along with the Moon King Sword Technique.
First, Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic was an external skill from Star Gate's Qigong system. Although both Star Gate and Five Element Sect were among the three major Taoist Sects, there was an underlying competitive tension between them, making Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic clearly unsuitable for use.
Next was the Five Animal Vitality Magic Technique, which belonged to the orthodox Qigong of the Five Element Sect. However, it lacked any offensive capabilities and was specifically designed for enhancing and refining the Flesh.
The progress in mastering this technique was quite slow and tedious; most people would not choose it. However, once practiced, its effects on refining the Flesh were unparalleled—truly exceptional among all techniques.
The creator of this technique was none other than Yin Boqing!
Lu Chen chose it for refining his Flesh partly due to Su Wutong's suggestion; otherwise, he might not have considered such a Qigong technique.
Naturally, Lu Chen could not use the Five Animal Vitality Magic Technique in combat or to compete for a True Inheritor Disciple spot; he would likely just end up taking hits. This was because the Five Animal Vitality Magic Technique was fundamentally a static practice unsuitable for battle.
Although Lu Chen combined it with the Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic, resulting in immense power suitable for combat, it meant that Lu Chen was using a technique mixed with external arts, which clearly did not align with orthodox practices.
Thus, the first three options were dismissed by Lu Chen, leaving only the Moon King Sword Technique.
As a Competing True Inheritor Disciple, there are certainly many aspects to be assessed; martial arts skills are one aspect, and weapon skills are another. The Moon King Sword Technique is clearly a weapon skill.
The Moon King's Blade originates from Giant Barbarian Island's Yue Family and possesses unique sword techniques. The steel blade itself is also a rare Divine Weapon. However, Lu Chen did not dare to reveal it easily. Firstly, this relates to Yue Shaojun's death; if Lu Chen brought it out, it would clearly indicate that he was behind the maritime relay points between Giant Barbarian Island and Qi Kingdom, which would only bring trouble upon himself.
Additionally, the Moon King Sword Technique also belongs to external arts, which still does not conform to orthodox practices.
After considering all options, Lu Chen essentially had no viable Qigong techniques to present.
At this moment, Lu Chen had to consider visiting the Qigong Pavilion again to select one or two Qigong techniques for cultivation. After all, the competition for Competing True Inheritor Disciple would take place next Summer Solstice, giving him about half a year to prepare.
With this thought in mind, Lu Chen ceased his training and began walking down the mountain.
When he reached the entrance of the Cave, Lu Chen saw Old Mu and Lian Dashuang practicing the Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic. Among them, Old Mu had started his training earlier than Lian Dashuang, so his proficiency was much more refined.
From Lu Chen's current Qigong foundation perspective, both Old Mu and Lian Dashuang were at a similar level of proficiency. Their achievements were due to their diligence and the medicinal meals Lu Chen provided them.
For such a long time, they had been focused solely on this technique.
Lu Chen thought for a moment that it was time to teach them another technique; after all, having multiple skills is beneficial rather than detrimental. He planned to pass on the Moon King Sword Technique to them.
Furthermore, Lu Chen intended to wait until Old Mu's Qigong cultivation improved further before allowing him to practice inside Jun Bell. Old Mu would be his best assistant and most trusted confidant in the future, so this could not be neglected. Lu Chen had never been stingy in this regard.
Watching Old Mu and Lian Dashuang practicing diligently, they occasionally struck various attack poses—punches, hammer strikes, flying kicks—while letting out grunts and shouts, fully engaged in their training.
Lu Chen did not disturb Old Mu and Lian Dashuang. After a moment of silence, he walked into the Cave and sat down at his desk.
On the desk were books, rice paper, brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones—all the necessary writing tools were prepared. Old Mu would grind ink for Lu Chen, even though he rarely used it.
Lu Chen sat cross-legged in front of the desk, calming himself with deep breaths to adjust his mindset. He then picked up a brush with his right hand and began to write on the rice paper.
What Lu Chen wrote were the incantations for the Moon King Sword Technique, along with essential practice tips and points of emphasis. He annotated everything clearly to simplify the Moon King Sword Technique, aiming to make it easier for Old Mu and Lian Dashuang to practice without taking unnecessary detours.
Before long, Lu Chen had written out all the incantations for the Moon King Sword Technique. The white paper was filled with neat and clear characters.
Lu Chen had once been a rough character with little education, barely recognizing a few large characters. However, he gradually understood the importance of studying, so he often took time to sit down and read classical texts or practice calligraphy, balancing both reading and training.
Now, Lu Chen's literary skills had reached the level of a scholar from an academy. He could compose poetry and discuss romantic themes without issue; he just rarely revealed this talent in front of others.
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