pertwk Chapter 559 Disciple of a Sage
Chapter 559 Disciple of a Sage
Six months have passed in the blink of an eye.
Chu Yang suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.
In fact, over the past few months, he wasn't the only one researching this formation; Chu Yang from other worlds was also studying it.
In particular, the immortal Chu Yang and the martial arts Chu Yang showed great enthusiasm. Whenever there was new progress, everyone immediately shared the results, which is why Chu Yang was able to see through the formation so quickly.
"I see!" A confident smile appeared on his lips. "This protective formation, though ingenious, is not without its flaws!"
He got up and walked to the barrier, took a deep breath, and began to try to break the formation.
He constantly changed hand seals while chanting incantations, and streams of immortal power shot out from his fingertips, striking the weak points of the barrier with precision.
The barrier began to fluctuate violently, as if it would shatter at any moment.
boom!
Finally, with a deafening roar, the barrier quietly dissipated.
The moment the barrier shattered, the mountain-guarding boy appeared before Chu Yang.
He looked at Chu Yang in astonishment, never expecting that this acquired human could actually break through the mountain-protecting formation.
It's called a mountain-protecting formation, but it's actually just the simplest threshold on the mountain. Becoming a disciple of the three sages is far from easy!
Furthermore, the true protective formation of Kunlun Mountain is not that simple.
The mountain guardian's playful expression froze on his face, replaced by incredulous shock.
He looked Chu Yang up and down, as if trying to get to know him in a new light.
Over the years, countless people have come to the mountain to seek apprenticeship, but very few have managed to break through the protective array that guards the mountain.
"You...you actually broke through?"
He stammered, the contempt in his voice completely gone, replaced by a hint of awe.
This mountain-protecting formation was set up by the Tongtian Sect Master of Shangqing, one of the Three Pure Ones. Generally, only those who are very familiar with formations or have a high level of cultivation have a chance to break it.
Chu Yang, a human born after birth, broke the formation in just six months. Considering that his cultivation level was only Celestial Immortal, there can only be one explanation.
A genius of formations!
Chu Yang smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "It was just luck."
"A lucky break? That's..."
The boy initially wanted to say that this was a protective formation set up by the Tongtian Sect Leader, but then he thought that this formation was indeed just an introductory test, and saying it would only make others look down on the Tongtian Sect Leader.
So he swallowed the rest of his sentence and coughed awkwardly, "Since you can break the formation, then come with me."
Having said that, the boy turned and led the way, with Chu Yang following closely behind.
Passing through the shattered barrier, Chu Yang felt as if he were in a fairyland.
The spiritual energy was so rich it was almost impossible to dissolve; misty fog swirled around the mountains, exotic flowers and rare herbs bloomed everywhere, and cranes and mythical beasts roamed leisurely.
Along the way, pavilions, towers, carved beams and painted rafters all showcase the profound cultural heritage of Kunlun Mountain.
The boy led Chu Yang to a magnificent hall. The hall doors were tightly closed, and a vast pressure emanated from within, making it almost impossible for Chu Yang to breathe.
"The three sages are preaching; please wait here." After saying this, the boy respectfully stepped aside.
Inside the main hall, the sounds of Daoist chanting surged into Chu Yang's ears like a tidal wave. He sat cross-legged, as if surrounded by a vast galaxy, his spiritual energy surging and his robes fluttering. The bottleneck that had troubled him for so long was now subtly loosening, and a glimmer of opportunity to break through to the True Immortal realm quietly arrived.
Time passed, and the palace doors finally opened slowly. Three sages filed out, their ethereal bearing inspiring awe.
The mountain-guarding boy quickly stepped forward, bowed, and reported that Chu Yang had broken the mountain-protecting formation.
Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun merely nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
Only the Tongtian Sect Leader's gaze fell on Chu Yang, a barely perceptible interest flashing in his eyes.
As everyone knows, he is skilled in formations, and as a formation genius, he is naturally more interested in them than the other two.
"So you are the one who broke the formation?" The voice of the Tongtian Sect Master was like a resounding bell, causing Chu Yang's blood to surge.
Chu Yang quickly stood up and respectfully bowed, saying, "Disciple Chu Yang greets the three sages."
The Tongtian Sect Leader looked Chu Yang up and down, and seeing that he had excellent physique and a dignified bearing, he secretly nodded in approval.
He quickly calculated and learned about Chu Yang's background and his talent in array formations, which made him admire Chu Yang's talent.
Why did you come to Kunlun Mountain?
"Reporting to Your Majesty, my parents were both killed by the demon race. I fled all the way, enduring countless hardships, all for the sake of becoming a disciple of Kunlun Mountain, learning skills, and avenging my parents!"
Chu Yang spoke calmly, but his eyes burned with hatred.
The Grand Master of Heaven stroked his beard and smiled, then asked, "Since you are interested in the art of formations, what are your thoughts?"
Chu Yang dared not be negligent and explained his understanding of formations in detail, covering everything from the basic Five Elements and Eight Trigrams to complex space-time transformations. His insights were unique, which made the Tongtian Sect Leader more and more satisfied as he listened.
"Excellent, excellent. For someone so young to possess such comprehension is truly remarkable," praised the Tongtian Sect Leader. "Would you be willing to become my disciple?"
Chu Yang was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately kowtowed, saying, "This disciple wishes to become the Sage's disciple!"
"Very well, today I will accept you as a disciple in name only. I see that you seem to have mastered the art of thunder, so I will bestow upon you the Daoist name 'Xiao Lei'. You will cultivate in Kunlun Mountain for now, and if you achieve something in the future, I will formally accept you as my disciple."
Chu Yang kowtowed again to express his gratitude.
Although the two sages, Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun, did not accept Chu Yang as their disciple, they each bestowed upon him some elixirs and magical treasures as encouragement to the younger generation.
After bidding farewell to the three sages, the mountain-guarding boy led Chu Yang to his residence.
Along the way, the boy's attitude towards Chu Yang underwent a dramatic change, from contempt to respect, and even a hint of flattery.
"Senior Brother Xiaolei, your residence is just ahead. This is a cave dwelling specially prepared for disciples, with abundant spiritual energy and beautiful scenery."
The boy enthusiastically introduced the items.
Chu Yang nodded slightly, but secretly sneered in his heart.
The boy had previously mocked him, but now he was so obsequious, which showed that this Kunlun Mountain was indeed a world of snobbery.
Upon entering the cave, Chu Yang discovered that it was a hidden paradise.
Inside the cave, the air was filled with spiritual energy, and the magnificent palaces and pavilions resembled a fairyland.
A crystal-clear spring gurgles and flows, with all sorts of exotic flowers and herbs growing along its banks, emitting a refreshing fragrance.
He glanced at any of the plants and found that they were rare spiritual herbs that he had never seen before, even at the foot of Buzhou Mountain.
"Senior Brother Xiaolei, everything here belongs to you. My name is Yun Yi. If you need anything else, please feel free to ask."
Yunyi Tongzi said very politely.
After seeing Yunyi off, Chu Yang sat cross-legged in the center of the cave, feeling the spiritual energy so dense it was almost liquefied. He couldn't help but marvel at how Kunlun Mountain truly lived up to its reputation as a sacred place.
He took out the pills bestowed by Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun. Both pills were surrounded by immortal energy and were extremely precious.
The moment it entered the mouth, it transformed into a warm current that flowed throughout the body. The true essence that had been depleted due to breaking the formation was quickly restored, and the feeling of loosening the bottleneck became increasingly clear.
Chu Yang decided to go all out and break through to the True Immortal realm right here in the cave.
Half an hour later, a powerful aura emanated from him, and Chu Yang successfully advanced from a Celestial Immortal to a True Immortal.
If one were to use the power of a true immortal to activate the Nine Heavens Mystic Thunder now, it would probably possess the might of a Golden Immortal.
While the iron was hot, they began to practice the Jiejiao method taught by the Tongtian Sect Master.
Unlike the tranquility and inaction of the Chan Sect, the Jie Sect's methods are more domineering, especially emphasizing the use of thunder magic, which perfectly complements the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder he had previously mastered.
The originally violent lightning power within him became more refined and its power increased to a higher level under the guidance of the Jie Sect's teachings.
Several months later, Chu Yang emerged from seclusion, feeling refreshed and invigorated, his every move exuding immense power.
In the past few months, in addition to cultivating, Chu Yang has also begun to familiarize himself with the environment of Kunlun Mountain and made some fellow disciples.
Because of his talent for breaking formations and his status as a disciple of a sage, he was respected and flattered by many disciples, including some second-generation disciples, such as Daoist Duobao and Holy Mother Jinling.
These people did not look down on Chu Yang just because he was only a nominal disciple; on the contrary, they treated him with great courtesy.
The reason is simple: Master Tongtian Shengren is a master of formations. Now, everyone on Kunlun Mountain knows that Chu Yang broke the formation set up by Tongtian Shengren in just half a year.
And it wasn't even a brute-force attack!
It should be noted that even the three sisters of Sanxiao took more than a year to decipher the code.
The Three Immortals of Sanxiao, who can set up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, must also have a high level of talent in the art of formations!
This is how you can see where everyone's talents lie.
"Junior Brother Xiaolei, your understanding of formations is truly admirable!"
Daoist Duobao said with a sincere expression, "A few days ago, I was trapped by a formation and couldn't figure it out. It was only thanks to your guidance, Junior Brother, that I was able to escape."
Chu Yang smiled modestly: "Senior Brother Duobao, you flatter me. I only know a little bit about it."
"Junior brother is too modest," Golden Spirit Mother chimed in. "At such a young age, you have already achieved so much; your future accomplishments are limitless!"
The body of the Primordial Chu Yang is not even fifty years old. Compared with people like the Golden Spirit Mother and Duobao, it is no exaggeration to say that he is very young.
A few days ago, Chu Yang happened to run into Duo Bao studying a trap formation. Chu Yang glanced at it briefly and guessed the general idea.
At that time, Duobao immediately invited Chuyang to help him break the formation. Unexpectedly, Chuyang only took half an hour to break the formation that had troubled Duobao for nearly a month!
Duobao even reported this matter to Tongtian Shengren, who, after some calculations, greatly praised Chu Yang and bestowed upon him many of his own insights into formations.
This move surprised Duobao and the others, and they became even more enthusiastic towards Chu Yang.
Moreover, since then, the four Holy Mothers, the Three Immortal Sisters, and others have all become enthusiastic towards Chu Yang.
Chu Yang was a little embarrassed. To be honest, his talent in array formation was not solely due to his own efforts!
In the current world of Xianxia, Chu Yang, along with several others, is almost entirely focused on comprehending formations.
I gain new insights and experiences almost every day.
They also knew that as long as Honghuang Chuyang clung tightly to Tongtian Shengren, he would be safe during the upcoming Lich Calamity.
So they spared no effort in collecting all kinds of formations.
They are now almost all top figures in the world, and the whole world serves them. With such a foundation, how can they not become masters of formations?
Honghuang Chuyang only needs to visit the Soul Palace once a year to share with everyone.
Of course, Honghuang Chuyang didn't just take it for free; he also brought them the Sage's Techniques.
"Junior Brother Xiaolei, in three days it will be the day Master preaches on Jin'ao Island. I wonder if you would like to come with us?" Daoist Duobao asked with a smile, holding a whisk.
Chu Yang's heart skipped a beat. This was a great opportunity to get close to the Tongtian Sect Leader and learn more about the Jie Sect. He immediately nodded in agreement: "Thank you for the invitation, Senior Brother. I would be honored to accept."
"Then it's settled," said the Golden Spirit Mother, walking over in a gentle tone. "We'll go together then."
Three days later, Chu Yang, along with Daoist Duobao, Holy Mother Jinling, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, and others, rode a cloud to Jin'ao Island.
On the way, Qiongxiao and Bixiao chirped like two happy little birds, sometimes discussing their newly acquired magic treasures, and sometimes talking about the interesting things they had recently encountered.
Yunxiao, on the other hand, was more composed. He would occasionally chime in, but most of the time he would just listen with a smile.
From their conversation, Chu Yang gradually learned about the intricate factional relationships on Kunlun Mountain and the subtle undercurrents between the Chan and Jie sects.
Originally, most of the disciples of the Chan Sect came from prestigious families and valued their backgrounds, while the Jie Sect accepted all comers, resulting in a mixed bag of people.
There were often frictions between the disciples of the two religions, but they did not fully erupt because of the dignity of the sage.
"Hmph, those disciples of the Chan Sect, each one so arrogant, they really think they're something special!"
Qiongxiao curled her lip. "Last time I met that guy Guangchengzi, he actually said that all the disciples of my Jie Sect were heretics!"
"Junior sister, watch your words!" Yunxiao gently reminded her, "Don't speak ill of your senior brother."
"What are you afraid of! I'm just telling the truth! Junior brother, don't you agree?" Qiongxiao muttered unconvinced.
The junior brother Qiongxiao mentioned was naturally Chu Yang.
Qiongxiao's almond-shaped eyes widened as she stared longingly at Chu Yang, practically begging for his attention.
Chu Yang suppressed a laugh and nodded slightly: "Senior Sister Qiongxiao is absolutely right, however..."
He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over the various expressions on the faces of the crowd, before slowly saying, "I think that whether it's unorthodox or orthodox, the real skill lies in being able to defeat the enemy."
Upon hearing this, Qiongxiao beamed and patted Chu Yang's shoulder forcefully: "Junior Brother, well said! I love your straightforward personality!"
Yunxiao shook her head helplessly, while Bixiao covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
Daoist Duobao stroked his beard and gave Chu Yang a meaningful look.
This junior brother, though young, is quite shrewd. With a single sentence, he neither offended Qiongxiao nor subtly mocked the Chan Sect. He is indeed a remarkable person.
The place where the Tongtian Sect Leader preached was a huge square, with a towering altar that reached into the clouds in the center.
At this time, a large number of disciples of the Jie Sect had gathered in the square, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.
As everyone descended from the clouds, Qiongxiao and Bixiao immediately grabbed Chu Yang and excitedly squeezed into the crowd, trying to find a good spot.
Duobao Daoist and Jinling Shengmu followed behind, accompanied by Yunxiao, at a leisurely pace.
They didn't need to push or shove. When the other disciples saw that it was Duobao and the others coming, they immediately made way for the first few seats.
Among the crowd, several Golden Immortal disciples of the Chan Sect sat together, nodding slightly in acknowledgment of Duobao and the others' arrival.
As for the Taiqing disciples, there was only Grand Master Xuandu, and no one approached him.
The Three Pure Ones have not yet separated, so the disciples maintain a relatively friendly attitude on the surface. (End of Chapter)