Chapter 40: Weight

Chapter 40: Weight

"Astral Cultivators meditate on the Astral God and bathe in the starlight. Their qi and blood levels are well above 100. Each one of them has a physique that is many times stronger than regular people's," Zhao Yuan said.

"The stronger the physique, the harder it is to control and manipulate one's body strength. Hence, Astral Cultivators improve the grasp of their body through martial arts. Moreover, the better the control over their body strength, the more it aids them to bathe in more starlight. With that, their physique would grow stronger as well. it's a positive cycle."

Li Pin nodded.

Compared to normal people who had to go through life-and-death battles to attain breakthroughs in realms only to gain a little bit of growth in their physique, Astral Cultivators only had to meditate on the Astral God and bathe in starlight to strengthen their physiques quickly.

"To Astral Cultivators, the growth of physique was never a problem. Their problem lies in their body's capacity and how much they can control," Zhao Yuan said. "Their maximum capacity and control is related to their martial arts phase. For example, the capacity and control of an Aura Force Grandmaster with tempered internal organs aren't on the same level as martial artists who have just attained Force.

"That is why Astral Cultivators would seek advice from Aura Force Grandmasters or even Spirit Force Martial Saints on Force control and manipulation. From there, the master and disciple relationship is formed."

Zhao Yuan looked at Shang Feng, who had attracted everyone's attention and became the center of the venue as soon as he appeared. "The year Guardian Shang succeeded in meditating on the Astral God, Master had visited Guardian Shang's residence and lived there for three years to teach him the method to achieve Core Force and Core Formation. Guardian Shang remembered this kindness. Ever since, every time Master returns to Zanglong City, Guardian Shang would set up a banquet to welcome him back. He treats him as a mentor."

Zhao Yuan felt sentimental as he said that. It was rare for an Astral Cultivator to retain the respect they had for the Grandmasters who had mentored them after they succeeded in comprehending Force and Core Force.

For many Astral Cultivators, martial arts merely acted as a supplement to their training. The relationships they had with martial artists were merely transactional. Once the transaction ended, it was unlikely that both parties would come in contact again.

Some were even afraid that the Grandmasters who taught them Core Force and Core Formation would leverage them and use their fame for their own greed. Hence they would ask to keep the transaction confidential and would cut off ties after the transaction had been settled.

It was uncommon for Astral Cultivators to show gratitude and respect to their teachers as Shang Feng did.

At this moment, Shang Feng, who Cao Tianyou led the way for, seemed to notice something and looked toward Zhao Yuan and Li Pin.

Zhao Yuan had secretly hinted, "You need to remain respectful to Astral Cultivators and should not have the slightest thoughts of resisting."

Unfortunately, he was a little late in his reminder.

Shang Feng's gaze had landed on Li Pin, and he seemed a little surprised. However, when he saw how young Li Pin was, he smiled and didn't take it to heart.

He seemed to understand Li Pin's thoughts.

Shang Feng and Zhu Di, however, gave Cao Tianyou due respect and tried not to steal the limelight from him.

All sorts of great wine and delicacies were served once Cao Tianyou gave his speech and thanked the guests.

There were only six rectangular tables and two round tables, with about a hundred and fifty guests. However, there were fifty to sixty people attendants who stood at both sides of the hall.

There was almost an attendant providing specialized service to every two guests. In terms of hosting, Star Brilliance International Center had done a good job.

As the banquet began, the artists who were invited took turns to perform on stage.

About twenty minutes into the banquet, a lady in a long bright purple gown sang on the stage.

Li Pin had seen her photo as he entered the hotel.

She was Star Palace Entertainment's very popular new artist—An Youran.

Many guests seated at the rectangular tables enjoyed An Youran's performance. The guests from the two round tables however did not pay much attention to her. They were all grasping for time to have close exchanges and chats with the others at the same table.

Occasionally, they would head to the table on the right in small groups of twos and threes to offer their well wishes to Cao Tianyou. After offering the birthday wishes, they would then naturally give a toast to Zhu Di and Shang Feng. Only the guests seated at this table and at the rectangular tables on the first row had the privilege to do this.

Once the first row had sent their regards, Zhu Di, Shang Feng, and Cao Tianyou greeted the rest of the guests with a toast to finalize the toasting session.

If anyone else wanted to give a toast, they could only do so at their own tables.

Li Pin watched and understood why there was a gap between Changfeng Martial Hall and the Five Elements Sect. Merely in terms of connections, the two wore on two completely different levels.

The lively atmosphere within the banquet prolonged for two hours before it slowly died down.

Cao Tianyou, Tian Feiyu, Jiang Qingyue, and the others accompanied Zhu Di and Shang Feng to take their leave.

Zhao Yuan, however, came back and said to Li Pin with a smile, "Don't be in a hurry to go back, there is another small banquet tonight. We've booked a room in the hotel for you and arranged an activity. You won't be disappointed."