A Long Grind to Daoist Monarch

Chapter 384 - 238: A Hundred Blows from the Master, a Dutiful Disciple

Chen Xing felt slightly uneasy, thinking that when he met Ninghai Zen again, he might as well say a few nice words and play the pity card.

He would present himself as if he were suffering from lingering illness, his injuries hard to heal, like a candle in the wind or a lamp in the rain.

His disciple, seeing his master in such a pitiful and lonely state, would surely not bear to pursue any other matters.

"Damn it! It’s all because of Chen Yin’s unreliable handling of things, causing others to plot against me and ruin my true skills!

Otherwise, how could I end up being bullied by an unworthy disciple, with no trace of the dignity of a master?"

Chen Xing furrowed his brows tightly, slowly stood up, and began to pace, as if contemplating a strategy.

"Heh, heh, it would be best if Chen Xing and Ninghai Zen fight each other, both sides suffering.

In that case, Bai Qilang would be mine."

Chen Yin, however, secretly rejoiced, wishing he could jump out to encourage them and add fuel to the fire.

By then, he could watch this master-disciple pair fight fiercely, sitting on the side enjoying the show with melon seeds in hand.

How comfortable!

This is called, "When the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman benefits!"

"There’s still one more link to secure."

Chen Xing walked back and forth a couple of times, then continued:

"The White Sun Sect doesn’t have a good reputation; it’s deemed rebellious by the Dragon Court.

Ah Qi was born in Black River County, and has depended on fishing to make a living since childhood, only seeking a future, and may not want to board this ship.

The Sword Qi of my body, your Sword Intent of the soul, when he comprehends them, they need to be concealed to avoid detection and unnecessary trouble."

Chen Yin’s divine soul leaped, as if nodding, boldly saying:

"We’re not some petty thieves relying on clumsy methods to lure people up the mountain.

Looking over the Red County Divine Land, apart from the Dragon Court, Upper Sect, and Taoist Sect,

the only choices for seeking the Divine Power Secret Realm are two paths: either the great sects, standing firm despite a thousand years, or the side paths within the Turbid Tide.

Your disciple and grand-disciple, having never seen the workings above the Dragon Court, will naturally understand when standing high, which side to choose.

All this talk about the Five Emperors suppressing chaos and the Supreme Emperor restoring order... is a huge joke, a gigantic lie!"

Chen Xing bent his fingers and lightly tapped twice on his forehead, suppressing Chen Yin’s divine soul.

"What are you making a fuss about! Some things should be spoken of cautiously; the Innate Wisdom Pearl at the Observatory Tower and the Mixed Heaven and Myriad Phenomena Instrument of the Dragon Court aren’t just for show!

You Daoist cultivators, a single thought, and the void responds, the higher the realm, the more it’s like this!

So everything should be kept in the heart and not easily uttered."

Chen Yin snorted lightly, seemingly discontent with Chen Xing’s various constraints, then swiftly changed the subject:

"Last time, I led your grand-disciple into the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, do you really think he can’t guess which ship we’re on?"

Chen Xing shook his head:

"Guessing and confirming seem a thin line apart but are worlds apart.

As long as I don’t admit it, how could Ah Qi associate Master Chen of Yihai Prefecture with the Chi Yang Sect Leader?

Moreover, the Chi Yang, Qingyang, and White Yang branches rotate in cycles.

The name of Chi Yang hasn’t appeared in nearly a hundred years, and not many people know of it.

Stirring up trouble outside, that’s your White Sun Sect Leader, nothing to do with me."

Hearing this, Chen Yin was so enraged that his teeth itched. Back then, Chen Xing behaved like this, hiding in the background quietly, making him fend off Yan Xin’s sword, causing him to lose his physical body, and even his divine soul was injured and hasn’t recovered to this day.

"Sooner or later, Ninghai Zen will punch you to death, you old rascal!"

Chen Yin couldn’t help but curse.

"You pride yourself on being a mastermind, yet you were tricked by Kou Qiuyue, causing me and Chen Du to fall together."

Chen Xing seemed to vaguely sense something, sneering:

"Do you still have the nerve to feel wronged?"

With old matters resurfacing, Chen Yin, knowing he was in the wrong, fell silent.

"Let it be, these are later matters; first, let’s deal with that unworthy disciple."

Chen Xing looked up at the gloomy weather, feeling the imminent storm, the atmosphere heavy.

Picking up the fishing basket and rod placed in the corner of the room, he strode out, singing aloud:

"Viewing flowers without stopping, swallowing great void. Returning to Qi through Dao, reveling wantonly.

The heavenly wind roars, the sea and mountains vast. True power fills all, myriad forms beside..."

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"I wonder if Ah Di will adapt to the environment after joining the Daoist School."

Returning to the Jiuque Platform Villa, Bai Qi stood with his hands behind his back, alone in the empty and cold courtyard, inevitably missing Bai Ming.

For a long time, he was used to having a little fellow follow behind him to say a few words or to practice and dine together upon returning home.

Suddenly being all alone, he unexpectedly felt like an empty-nest elder.

"May the brothers strive hard to meet at the peak."

Bai Qi suddenly laughed, gathering his scattered thoughts, and asked the servants to bring out the gift from Master, that tiger soul demon bone filled with evil Qi, beginning his preparation for cultivation.

Second Bone Training Barrier, Mercury Blood Silver Marrow.

Crossing the blood exchange stage, counted as a small success.

But achieving great success or perfection requires continuous marrow refining, strengthening the body’s vitality essence, nurturing the glittering treasure bone.

"The human spine, a great dragon, comprises twenty-four segments, divided into cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sections, with seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar segments.

Master says I have great dragon bones, capable of integrating twenty-four segments into one, governing fascia and membrane, Qi and blood power, thus achieving a complete body. Yet, I don’t know the actual utility of the legendary ’skill body’."

Bai Qi then ordered Housekeeper Gui to set up a large pot, using pinewood kindling to fiercely boil that tiger soul demon bone.

He sat cross-legged in front, emitting aura from every limb and bone, eyes closed in meditation, his breaths steady and deep.

This Master Bai Qi’s every breath was accompanied by a rolling thunder, as if pulling a bellows with great force, producing a howling roar that shook the roof tiles.

His robe billowed endlessly, rising and falling, appearing like a great python coiled, raising its head to absorb the essence of the sun and moon.