Chapter 698: Chapter 637: Array Dao Arrangements
Shen Xuan smiled without speaking.
Earlier, he had already noticed that the Spiritual Power aura emitted by these two was extremely familiar.
It was precisely the Divine Hidden Sea Technique he cultivated.
And this Spell was even the opening move of the Condensed Water Blade Technique from the Bishui Sect that he had practiced in the past.
"Condense!"
Shi Yulong was the first to give a clear shout. The Water Spiritual Power swirling around his body suddenly gathered, transforming into a several-zhang-long, razor-edged azure ice blade that whirled rapidly around him, stirring up streams of biting cold currents.
The sound of it tearing through the air was sharp and ear-piercing, clearly not weak in power.
Moreover, Shi Yulong controlled it with exquisite precision; not a trace of Water Spiritual Power leaked out, all of it condensed upon the blade’s edge.
At the same time, Shi Yufeng formed the same hand-seal, condensing an identical azure ice blade.
Its shape was slightly smaller than Shi Yulong’s, but in solidity, it surpassed his rather than falling short.
This caused Shen Xuan to be slightly surprised.
Between the brother and sister, Shi Yufeng’s Talent was actually the superior one.
The temperature in the great hall plummeted, the air filled with a biting chill and razor-sharp intent.
True Master Chong Xu nodded slightly, a look of praise on his face, yet his gaze would occasionally flick toward Shen Xuan, observing his reaction.
Shen Xuan watched quietly, his expression calm as still water, his mind clear as a bright mirror.
True Master Chong Xu’s original surname was Shi.
These Shi siblings were his blood descendants.
Only, the two of them possessed outstanding aptitude as Water Cultivators, and their Main Cultivation Technique and displayed Techniques were all the same as Shen Xuan’s in his youth.
This was by no means a coincidence.
Shen Xuan’s rise had allowed many Water Cultivators to see a brand-new bright path before them!
Use the Divine Hidden Sea Technique as the Main Cultivation Technique, cultivate the Condensed Water Blade Technique during Qi Cultivation, and after Foundation Establishment cultivate the Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique.
Shen Xuan suspected that True Master Chong Xu had already prepared the Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique for this pair of siblings.
The Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique was the core art of the Bishui Sect.
The Foundation Establishment Chapter was never passed on to outsiders.
But for an old-line True Pill True Master like True Master Chong Xu, let alone the Foundation Establishment Chapter of the Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique,
even the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique, Immortal-Slaying Water Technique Qi, and True Ice Heart Technique could all be acquired.
This pair of twins had been secretly cultivated for many years, imitating Shen Xuan’s path of growth to build their Dao Foundation.
Today, taking advantage of Shen Xuan’s visit to seek guidance in the Array Dao,
True Master Chong Xu finally brought them out to demonstrate their Water Techniques.
Shen Xuan poured himself a cup of Spirit Tea and took a light sip.
His gaze swept slightly over the two ahead, Shi Yulong and Shi Yufeng.
"That will do."
The two of them withdrew their Spell, stood where they were with respectful lowered heads, a faint trace of nervousness in their eyes that they could not conceal.
"The Divine Hidden Sea Technique is an ancient Cultivation Technique, not easy to cultivate. For the two of you to use this Technique to build your Dao Foundation is truly rare and commendable."
Shen Xuan spoke slowly, his voice calm yet naturally carrying authority.
With just that short sentence, the great stone in Shi Yulong and Shi Yufeng’s hearts finally fell; excitement instantly flooded their faces as they hurriedly bowed to pay their respects. "Many thanks for the praise, Master Profound Ice Martial Uncle!"
True Master Chong Xu also wore a smile, a trace of gratification flashing through his eyes.
Shen Xuan turned his face and asked True Master Chong Xu, "Have they taken a master yet?"
"They have not."
Shen Xuan nodded, pondered slightly for a moment, and came to a decision in his heart.
"Senior Brother Chong Xu, I have not yet reached the point of formally taking disciples and passing on my Dao. Under my name there is only one Registered Disciple, who is the child of an old friend."
True Master Chong Xu said with a chuckle, "Junior Brother Profound Ice, these two have average Talent in the Array Dao and will probably find it hard to accomplish much there. If they could cultivate the Alchemy Dao or Talisman Dao instead, they might yet make something of themselves."
"Junior Brother Profound Ice, your affairs on Starlight Island keep you busy. Would you be willing to let the two of them go there to temper themselves and study?"
Shen Xuan looked at the siblings.
Both faces were taut with tension.
"Shi Yulong, Shi Yufeng, are the two of you willing to enter my gate and become my Registered Disciples?"
Shen Xuan asked with a smile.
He and True Master Chong Xu were merely fellow disciples of the same Sect.
He was not so magnanimous as to casually pass on his own core arts.
He sought to learn the Array Dao from True Master Chong Xu.
True Master Chong Xu wanted him to instruct the juniors in the Alchemy Dao or Talisman Dao.
Equal exchange; it was perfectly reasonable.
Only, taking Direct Disciples entailed too heavy a karmic burden.
Shen Xuan was only willing to accept the two of them as Registered Disciples.
Even so—
"Many thanks, Master!"
Shi Yulong and Shi Yufeng were all smiles, straightening their crowns and kowtowing on the spot, performing the full ceremony of taking a master.
To enter the tutelage of True Master Profound Ice, even as Registered Disciples, their status and standing would be no lower than the ordinary True Master’s Direct Disciples.
Moreover, according to the rules of the Cultivation Realm, if they performed well, Registered Disciples could be promoted to Direct Disciples.
Back then, when True Master Profound Ice entered the tutelage of True Master Gu Feng, he too was only a Registered Disciple.
Only after guarding an outpost outside the Sect for over twenty years and earning Sect merits did he become a Direct Disciple.
It must be known that although True Master Chong Xu was a Grandmaster of Arrays,
he was only a True Pill True Master.
Among his descendants of the younger generation, not one had attempted to break into the Inner Alchemy Realm in the past hundred years.
These two were the hope of the Shi clan.
True Master Chong Xu had quietly cultivated them for many years, modeling them after True Master Profound Ice’s path of growth for the sake of this day, when they could enter his gate.
This time, True Master Chong Xu seized upon the opportunity of True Master Profound Ice cultivating the Array Dao, and only thus did the two of them obtain such a fortuitous chance.
Shen Xuan accepted their bows with composure.
Afterwards, he had the two of them go back and pack up a bit.
He chatted idly with True Master Chong Xu for a while, then took the two of them back to Starlight Island to cultivate.
However, just as he stepped out of True Master Chong Xu’s Cave Mansion,
Shen Xuan saw two familiar figures who had been waiting at the Cave Mansion entrance for quite some time.
"Senior Brother!"
Wu Xueting and Wu Yuting bowed in unison to pay their respects.
A wave of headache washed over Shen Xuan.
