77: Chapter 37: Making a Name for Oneself [Third Update] 77: Chapter 37: Making a Name for Oneself [Third Update] Rumbles of thunder echoed over Caiyun Peak, and the surging Spiritual Energy waves transformed into a fierce wind that blew in all directions.
The Qi Cultivators from all sides were rendered speechless.
Two True Immortals had already rushed onto the platform, protecting the unconscious Disciple Wang Zaizhi.
These two elderly True Immortals also had complex expressions, some finding it hard to believe, as they looked up and watched Li Ping’an slowly descending.
At this moment, Li Ping’an felt utterly empty inside, his Mana almost cut off, his Primordial Soul listless and sluggish.
But he still appeared quite composed, left hand raised in front of him, right hand clasped behind his back, exuding an inner elegance and grace.
Gazes from all around were fixed on this young disciple who had merely reached the Ningguang stage, and whispers began to emerge from everywhere.
They all had witnessed how Li Ping’an had won.
And precisely because they had seen it with their own eyes, it seemed all the more incredible.
He had cultivated for just three years;
Reached the point of mastering Immortal Techniques and Secret Techniques of the sect with Ningguang stage cultivation, even to the extent of moving freely and displaying them at will;
Merged the art of talismans with Formations, grasping the rather complex path of Talisman Formations;
And that exceedingly powerful method of self-detonating hundreds of Magic Artifacts…
What kind of comprehension did one need to reach such a level within three years?
In today’s East Continent cultivating world, when judging a Qi Cultivator’s potential, priority was given to talent, followed by fortune, and then comprehension;
It’s not that the comprehension of Qi Cultivators is not important, but because there are so many bottlenecks in the cultivation path of a Qi Cultivator, influenced by various factors, there have been too many so-called ‘bright talents’ with ‘astonishing comprehension’ who became obsessed with one idea they couldn’t understand, falling into their own bottleneck.
In a sense, comprehension is more mysterious than fortune, and over time, no one dared to boast about their own astonishing comprehension.
Now, with all eyes focused on Li Ping’an, many were deeply moved and full of admiration.
Just with the two ‘tricks’ of Zongyun Huanxing and Talisman Formation, after Li Ping’an’s cultivation reached the Yuan Immortal stage, he would be capable of challenging an ordinary True Immortal in Magical Combat.
And that strange move that Li Ping’an had used at the end, scattering hundreds of Magic Artifacts to detonate, seemed to perfectly integrate Formation with Artifact Control Technique…
The layman watches the excitement; the insider watches the skill.
At this moment, those skilled in Artifact Refining and Formations fell silent.
Because they saw a path, one that had not appeared before.
Ningning Mu watched Li Ping’an’s figure intently, her heart empty and her lips slightly curling up.
Sword Cultivator Gu Qingcheng from Jianyun Peak muttered, “What an expensive move.”
Li Ping’an had landed on the platform, looked down at the unconscious Wang Zaizhi, saluted the two True Immortals with a fist and palm salute, and reached out to retrieve the Pagoda that had rolled aside.
This Immortal Treasure Pagoda was indeed of fine quality.
He looked down at the crowd and threw the Pagoda directly to them.
Ningning, still staring blankly at her Senior Brother, subconsciously reached out to catch the object he threw.
Li Ping’an smiled and said, “Please have Qing Su, Master Uncle, help you refine it.
Having said that, Li Ping’an saluted the True Immortals on the platform and the judges below in turn, then floated back to his original position.
Ningning Mu intended to say that the treasure was too valuable, but she was overtaken by the gazes of her Senior Sisters and Junior Sisters, causing her to blush deeply, and hurriedly took the Pagoda to True Immortal Qing Su.
Applause and praise rang out from the various cloud platforms.
The judge announced loudly, “The winner of this match is Li Ping’an, disciple of Immortal Qing Su!”
The announcement set off a huge wave of discussion among the crowd.
Suddenly, an Immortal exclaimed, “Mundane Affairs Hall is really too biased!
Giving a junior disciple so many Magic Artifacts and Secret Techniques!”
Wei Yanzi immediately stood up and shouted, “On my life, I guarantee that those Magic Artifacts were all refined by Ping’an himself!
The Secret Technique for detonating the Magic Artifacts was also realized by Ping’an himself!
I witnessed it personally years ago when he demonstrated it, and it even destroyed seven or eight of my robes!”
Laughter erupted from the crowd.
The Immortal who had spoken could only smile awkwardly, saluting Wei Yanzi and saying no more.
Li Ping’an had just crossed his legs to meditate when a whisper entered his ear, the Elder Yansheng advising him.
“Later, hand over half of the Secret Technique for detonating those Magic Artifacts to the sect, and I shall speak on your behalf for your merit.”
Li Ping’an saluted virtually, acknowledging the arrangement.
The phrase ‘hand over half’ carried a nuance.
Elder Yansheng meant for Li Ping’an to offer a Secret Technique to the sect, but such a technique did not have to be completely revealed, and those parts he did not wish others to learn could remain hidden; what mattered was the act of ‘voluntarily offering up a self-created technique.’
Li Ping’an swallowed two Elixir Pills, intending to quickly recover his Mana for the upcoming matches when he sensed a profound gaze upon him.
Gu Qingcheng was looking at Li Ping’an with complicated feelings.
Li Ping’an, puzzled, asked, “What’s wrong?
Is there an injury on my face?”
“I never imagined you had let me win before.
With your abilities, even those few Senior Brothers and Sisters at the Merge True stage wouldn’t stand a chance against you!”
Gu Qingcheng looked quite frustrated, but she wasn’t hiding her thoughts.
Li Ping’an chuckled and replied, “Such a technique can only be used once in a short period.”
Li Ping’an glanced at the dozens of ring-shaped Storage Magical Artifacts inside his main Storage Treasure and sighed:
“That’s all I’ve got.
I used it all up just now.
I’ve been making those Artifacts myself for two years.
I don’t usually have so many precious materials and time.”
“True, such a move does entail a great loss.
It really is a disadvantage to use it in a friendly duel or championship.”
Gu Qingcheng’s pride felt somewhat restored, and she frowned again, saying:
“I don’t know what got into Wang Zaizhi, targeting you like that.
He’s not usually this way; although arrogant and haughty, he wouldn’t usually be so rude.”