Chapter 490: Chapter 16: Participating in the Dao Discussion (2)
This place, a Tier Three Spirit Vein Dao Field, is definitely a rare benefit for ordinary cultivators.
Also, the maids and servants arranged by the Commerce Association are quite considerate and courteous.
However, as this location is at the Commerce Association headquarters, there might be secrets that not even his Core Formation Middle Stage Divine Sense can perceive.
Moreover, this period is likely a crucial time for the Commerce Association to investigate his identity, so Gugu cannot be brought out recklessly.
And half a year later is the agreed time to attack Tier Three, so Li Ji’an is somewhat anxious.
On this day, after having the maid convey his intention to resign once again, Wu Yehua hurriedly rushed over.
"Brother Liu, why do you want to leave? Is it because we haven’t taken good care of you?"
Before Li Ji’an could reply, another person flew over: "Hmph, what strength do you have to boast so shamelessly about bringing glory to our Jinhua Commerce Association?"
Seeing the newcomer, Wu Yehua’s face changed, and he hurriedly transmitted to Li Ji’an: "Brother Liu, this is my second brother. I fought for Liu’s treatment in the Commerce Association, but he opposed it. He has come to test Liu’s strength, do not hold back!"
"Boom~" Before Wu Yehua could complete his transmission, Wu Chengzhi had already unleashed a red beam, striking down towards Li Ji’an’s head.
Li Ji’an had his Divine Sense enveloping him all along, and had long noticed the Commerce Association members standing far outside the Core Formation Late Stage cultivator’s Divine Sense range.
Obviously, this was the Commerce Association testing his strength.
"Bang!" Li Ji’an immediately activated his Magical Power, forming a solid blue-green Mana Shield facing the incoming red beam.
The collision of the two magical powers caused violent tremors, flipping Wu Yehua several meters away.
"It’s barely enough in terms of Magical Power!" With the initial test, Wu Chengzhi nodded slightly.
Then he proceeded to cast a powerful magic technique again.
As a youthful prodigy of the Commerce Association, although his talent was not great, he had abundant resources from a young age. The Cultivation Technique he practiced was Celestial Tier Lower Grade, superior even to the best techniques possessed by Li Ji’an from Biyun Sect.
Though his cultivation efficiency was hampered by talent, the power honed over time was quite extraordinary.
Moreover, the magic techniques he practiced were superior.
Li Ji’an struggled with just his own Magical Power, unable to retaliate at all.
Superior magic techniques, whether in terms of Magical Power utilization or potential activation, or even wondrous transformations, are by no means comparable to ordinary magic techniques.
In his past life, Li Ji’an had practiced many magic techniques, but most were ordinary, and some were inferior techniques like those of the Yan Family in the desert.
The only two superior magic techniques were "Illusory Leaf Killers" and "Vine Silk Hand"; the former mainly involved the initial acquisition of Spatial Divine Abilities, while the latter leaned towards wicked methods.
Wu Chengzhi attacked repeatedly with superior magic techniques, using not only immensely powerful killing Secret Techniques but also mysterious Body Technique Divine Abilities.
Li Ji’an could only passively endure the attacks.
Fortunately, his "Evergreen Wood Technique" provided thick, lasting Magical Power, allowing him to withstand the attacks.
Although Wu Chengzhi’s techniques were fierce and unpredictable, superior magic techniques consumed significantly, and even though his Magical Power was substantial, it could not compare to Li Ji’an’s Magical Power.
In less than half an hour, Li Ji’an’s Magical Power remained intact, while Wu Chengzhi had run out of strength.
No surprise, if he were to use "Illusory Leaf Killers" at this point, Wu Chengzhi would not last long.
"Outrageous, how dare you be disrespectful to our benefactor?" Witnessing Wu Chengzhi’s significantly declining momentum, the Commerce Association executives watching from afar finally flew over to stop the testing.
Wu Chengzhi withdrew in compliance, his gaze towards Li Ji’an mixed with surprise, dissatisfaction, and a hint of guilt.
He never expected Li Ji’an’s Magical Power to be so thick and pure.
The lasting quality of Wood Element Magic Power was anticipated, but as long as the power exceeded the capacity, breaking through in one strike would render it useless.
His most lethal magic technique could not shake its magical protection, signifying the thick and refined quality of the Magical Power.
In terms of Magical Power level alone, Wu Chengzhi was willing to concede.
In his mind, such a Magical Power foundation was definitely not inferior to that nurtured by major factions like Nine Tripods Commerce Association.
Unfortunately, not personally excavated.
"Young friend, I am ashamed. This is my son, who is always arrogant and ambitious. Plus, Xiaohua recommended you to be a First Grade Guest of our Jinhua Commerce Association, which stirred his competitiveness. I hope you forgive us." Wu Yishan immediately apologized to Li Ji’an.
Li Ji’an frowned slightly, appearing somewhat irritated.
"It doesn’t matter! Since your Commerce Association cannot accommodate Liu, let’s say goodbye and part ways!"
With that, Li Ji’an turned to leave.
"Please stay, young friend!" Wu Yishan hurriedly blocked Li Ji’an’s path.
"It is indeed my poor management fault this time. Chengzhi, come and apologize to Fellow Daoist Liu!"
Wu Chengzhi’s face was cold and arrogant, glancing at Li Ji’an, finally turning away, reluctantly clasping his hands: "It was reckless of me!"
"Brother Liu, my second brother lacks heart nature and is rebellious. Please forgive him." Wu Yehua took the opportunity to rebuke Wu Chengzhi.
Li Ji’an raised his eyes slightly, finally nodding.
"Good, good, young friend, since that’s the case, I officially invite you to become a First Grade Guest of our Jinhua Commerce Association. What do you think?" Wu Yishan laughed as he solicited.
Just now, Wu Chengzhi and Li Ji’an’s magical combat was all witnessed by them.
Regarding Li Ji’an’s Magical Cultivation, all Commerce Association executives recognized it.
With such cultivation, he must be adept at superior magic techniques.
The most crucial point is that Wu Yehua revealed that Li Ji’an possesses at least a Seventh Grade Lifebound Magical Treasure.
With such strength, if he could represent Jinhua Commerce Association in the Flying Crane Dao Discussion, he might indeed be a dark horse.
"Forewarned, Liu is burdened with deep hatred and already has a destination in mind, unable to stay in the Commerce Association. Once strong enough for revenge, definitely will leave." Li Ji’an immediately stated his bottom line.
This was why he fully exerted his Magical Power to resist Wu Chengzhi earlier.
Only by displaying his strength could he have leverage for negotiation.
"Haha, not bad, the old man greatly admires young friend’s deep sense of honor, this condition the old man accepts." Wu Yishan nodded with a smile.
"Then please President tell your conditions!" Li Ji’an nodded.
Wu Yishan immediately waved his hand, handing a Spirit Contract to Li Ji’an: "This is our Commerce Association’s Spirit Contract, young friend may review it carefully, if there are any unsatisfactory areas, we can negotiate amicably."
Li Ji’an took the Spirit Contract, quickly perusing it.
The Spirit Contract content was roughly similar to what Si Shui Commerce Association gave Yao Rui, first stating the spiritual resources provided by the Commerce Association to Li Ji’an, including Dao Field, salary, key node Pill Medicine...
And Li Ji’an needs to fulfill, in addition to the normal thirty-year service term, several additional options.
"Represent the Commerce Association in Flying Crane Dao Discussion, strive to enter the semifinals!" This option surprised him slightly.
He previously thought that after killing the Fake Pill Sword Cultivator assassin, Wu Yehua saw his potential and recruited him as the Commerce Association’s investment seed, unexpectedly it had such plans.
After all, based on his understanding of Flying Crane Dao Discussion, the threshold is very high, especially the top twenty competitors are almost all prodigies of the current age.
General cultivators participate mostly as stepping stones.
Even Si Shui Commerce Association does not have high expectations for Flying Crane Dao Discussion, merely hoping not to be last.
And Jinhua Commerce Association has such high expectations for him.
To enter the semifinals!
That means advancing to the top thirty.
Moreover, as long as he represents Jinhua Commerce Association and successfully advances to the top thirty in Flying Crane Dao Discussion, besides the determined spiritual support in the Spirit Contract, there are additional rewards.
And no further Spirit Contract requirements.
"Brother Liu, as long as you sign the Spirit Contract, what little brother promised earlier will also be valid." Seeing Li Ji’an frowning at the Spirit Contract content, Wu Yehua quickly supplemented.
He was naturally referring to the Ancient Demon Scripture "Nine Transformations of the True Spirit."
Hearing this, Li Ji’an immediately nodded.
"Great, I’ll sign!"
Because the Faceless Mask only stored Fu Xiaochen, Master Jade Pill, and Huang Jie.
And Huang Jie’s identity had already been used as a Honored Guest Elder Talisman Master with Si Shui Commerce Association, unable to deceive Jinhua Commerce Association anymore.
This time, he merely used disguise to change into Liu Qingyun’s form, while the Magical Power aura was still his own.
Though nobody below Late-stage True Core Master could see through his disguise, it could not fool the Commerce Association Spirit Contract signing.
For Gugu, a Spirit Contract had already been signed with Fierce Tiger Commerce Association, the Spirit Contract being Li Ji’an’s own Magical Power aura in this life.
So to maintain his Jinhua Commerce Association identity, this Spirit Contract cannot be avoided.
Initially, he thought that if Wu Yehua had him sign a Spirit Contract with a similar thirty-year service term after Core Formation, he would negotiate to minimize the time limit and service risks.
Now, because representing Jinhua Commerce Association in Flying Crane Dao Discussion waives this worry.
