Chapter 87: A step back

Chapter 87: A step back

Han Lingyun was grateful to this elder Yi for having disclosed so much about the hidden affairs of the world. Just for this, Han Lingyuns impression of the old man greatly improved.

Senior Yi, can you tell me more about the Black Faction Senior that followed the competition?

The old man smirked. He was a fool. A dead fool to be exact. A discarded pawn in the political games that old fogeys play for fun. He was just sent here to pass on a message basically. To prepare for the change in the continents era.

The two stayed in silence for a long time after this comment.

Senior Yi, I understand your concerns, but all these events sound so foreign to me. I am not even at the late qi condensation level, so politics involving Nascent Soul experts at the very least are hard for me to fathom. I dont understand how you wish I help out when it would be a miracle if I reach the Nascent soul realm in less than a century?

Dont worry about it. I dont ask for you to reach the Nascent Soul realm in the next decades. Your job will be to be exceptional enough in your field of formations to be noticed by the main branch of the Black Rainbow Sect. For this, you need to be at the foundation establishment realm, at the very least. There, at the Black Rainbow Sect, I will be able to help you closely as a master should.

From your side of things, you will be able to get far away from the coming events of the Edera Continent. And although the Black Rainbow Sect is far from being a peaceful place, I will be able to protect you over there. It would be far more suitable for cultivation.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

I see. But if the Rainbow faction begins to get hunted down, wont I be taking huge risks by associating with you, Senior Yi.

No one needs to know of our relationship except you and me. Dont worry, if things turn south, I wont be the first one to be thrown overboard.

Han Lingyun had been mostly convinced. Senior Yi seemed to be genuine and he had divulged a lot of information he didnt need to. Well, if Han Lingyun was going to become a secret disciple of some sort, he would take full advantage of it.

Senior Yi, with your level, can you provide some advice on my cultivation?

Hehe of course, I was waiting for you to ask, my disciple. Come on, please circulate your qi for me.

After only a couple breaths of time, the old man stopped Han Lingyun to provide his verdict.

Hum, I have just been surprised three times in a row by your demonstration. But there is indeed an issue. You would have bumped into it at the late qi condensation level anyway.

My understanding is that with your unordinary spirit, you are trying to construct your spirit world with the 5 elements. You are currently at 3 elements: with Water, Wood and Fire. Stop me if I am wrong.

Senior has indeed guessed correctly.

Good. There are both advantages and drawbacks to this approach. In fact, regular cultivators would never embark on this path. Who would try to advance ones understanding of 5 completely different concepts, effectively slowing down ones pace of advancement by a factor of 5? Later, on the path of cultivation, what matters is the deepness of ones understanding, not the wideness.

Only us formation array enthusiast see the benefit in comprehending all 5 elements, as this demultiplexes the diversity of runes you can play with. And because most formations are based on the natural runes, masters of the 5 elements have a much greater flexibility than their peers.

This made Han Lingyun think about his reincarnation. Perhaps it hadnt gone completely without a hitch.

Seeing the pensive Han Lingyun, the old man continued his little presentation. Well, the how doesnt matter too much anyway. The importance is the solution.

A translucent pill miraculously appeared in Elder Yis hand. This pill is your solution. It will unblock your spirit root to uncover your true 5th grade talent. The only side effect is that you will lose your current cultivation in the process.

He could have been a great salesman. Han Lingyun lampooned. He was also amazed by Elder Yi act of casually taking out this super specific pill that shouldnt be useful for more than one hundred cultivators in the whole continent. Where was he hiding his pill collection?

I thank senior for this immeasurable gift.

Elder Yi seemed even more elated than Han Lingyun. Good. Im not asking for anything in return. Not now anyway.

Han Lingyun accepted the pill but didnt consume it immediately. He wanted to discuss about this with Elder Wen first. He had been his real teacher and mentor all along after all.

Once Han Lingyun received the unexpected gift from Elder Yi, the two began a lengthy conversation, which rapidly veered towards array formations. Elder Yi also let Han Lingyun keep the jade. He recommended to not lose too much time trying to find a secret hidden in its patterns as he himself wasnt able to encover anything.

Han Lingyun still planned on giving it a try though. Elder Yi had effectively confirmed there was something special with this jade. At the very least, how come only specific individuals with unordinary souls could sense something from it?

Tell me if there are any other issues disturbing you. Remember you will also be able to contact me through my token. Ill send a message when I leave the continent.

Han Lingyun hesitated. Ah yes, I had a question bothering me. Is there a better cultivation method than what the White Tiger Sect provided us for the body strengthening stage and the qi condensation stages?

No, for several reasons. Any Nascent Soul cultivator with sufficient brains would be able to confirm that this method is the complete one. The Black Rainbow sect doesnt have anything better. Finally, the Rainbow faction makes sure it is spread far and wide and not kept secret by the sects with Nascent Soul powerhouses. Because it is at such a low level, it doesnt threaten us anyway. On the other hand, it would be truly regrettable if a promising prospect for the sect suffered from an incomplete cultivation method.

Things are different at the Core Formation Stage though, and thats also why you need to come to the Black Rainbow Sect if you want to have the best continued cultivation path. Anything else?

Well I think that I am okay for now. Thank you once again for all the answers.

Hmm, very well. By the way, I have been seeing your teacher a couple of times recently to fulfill my promise to increase his understanding with arrays. He already knows me well so I guess talking about me isnt out of the question. Its as you wish. If thats all, I will send you back to your sect.

Before Han Lingyun could respond, his vision suddenly turned dark. After long seconds in complete darkness, Han Lingyun found himself in the middle of the 2nd years plaza. He waited for a time and looked around; the disciples that passed by acted as if Han Lingyun had not just appeared out of thin air. No sect array had been activated as well.

Completely dazed by what just happened, he quickly made his way to Market Road in order to find Elder Wen.

This Elder Yi had just demonstrated his capability to enter the school as he wished. If Han Lingyun still had some doubts, he was now convinced that Elder Yi was at least at the Nascent Soul realm. The thought was a bit frightening but at the same time the opportunity was considerable.