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Chapter 295: 295: The Old Man is Dumbfounded
Chapter 295: 295: The Old Man is Dumbfounded
Chapter 295: 295: The Old Man is Dumbfounded
Translator: 549690339
It has to be said, Jiang Xiaobai’s words were nothing short of audacious to the extreme.
The white-bearded elder was stunned by his comments, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
After a moment of speechlessness, the old man only managed to nod, while giving Jiang Xiaobai a big thumbs up.
“Honestly, as an old man guarding this place for thousands, tens of thousands of years, I have seen numerous geniuses with demonic talents, but I’ve never met anyone quite like you!”
“I have to say you are extraordinarily shameless. Since this is the case, I won’t hold back either!”
“I will test you directly with the most difficult technique, and I promise that if you really manage to succeed, you can select any three treasured items from the vast treasure vault!”
As the old man continued to speak, he began to chuckle coldly.
It seemed like a weary, weather-beaten elder encountering a rash youngster, preparing to give him a stern rebuke to teach him a lesson.
Jiang Xiaobai did not show the slightest bit of fear at all.
He waved his arm and confidently declared, “Old man, don’t hold back! Give me the hardest one!”
“Don’t talk about one technique, even if it’s two, or even ten, I’ll master all of them!”
Was there anything to fear, given his Innate Dao Body?
Jiang Xiaobai was confident that with time, he could master even the divine-grade “Nine Heavens Star Sword Technique”. Despite only achieving a superficial understanding with years of cultivation, he didn’t fear anything in this secret realm being harder than that.
If there really was something more challenging, it would simply mean Jiang Xiaobai was incredibly lucky – this was virtually a windfall!
An absolute windfall!
Getting a superior cultivation technique for free, why wouldn’t he appreciate it?
“Fine!”
Seeing Jiang Xiaobai so arrogant, the white-bearded elder became determined: “Alright, lad, you’re quite bold. If that’s what you want, then I’ll go along with it!”
With a wave of his sleeve, three jade slips appeared in front of Jiang Xiaobai.
“Kid, let me tell you, these three techniques are the toughest ones here. One is a cultivation technique, one is a movement technique, plus a fragmented but incredibly profound art. After practicing and understanding them, you will know how powerful they are.”
“And I will keep my previous promise: master any one technique, and you can choose three rewards.”
“If you’re daring enough to try learning all three, don’t expect any leniency.”
At these words, Jiang Xiaobai simply sneered dismissively. Such techniques should be nothing to him.
“Don’t worry old man, I won’t disappoint you. I’m just afraid your heart can’t handle my talent.”
“Hmph, arrogant.”
The white-bearded elder sneered, “The challenge is this: within one day, comprehend the basic knowledge of these techniques and demonstrate them fluently once. ”
“If you plan on learning all three, that will be three days. Consider your options, and hope you… hey, hey, hey, what are you doing, lad?”
Before the white-bearded elder could finish speaking, Jiang Xiaobai had already impatiently seized all three jade slips.
“Kid, you need to think carefully, if you take all three jade slips, it means you’ve chosen to practice all three techniques in three days. Even if you succeed in mastering two within that time, it won’t count!”
The white-bearded elder warned, “I advise you to think carefully.”
“Oh, stop worrying so much, dilly-dallying like an old woman. Just watch me perform.”
Jiang Xiaobai nonchalantly waved his hand, and had already begun to examine the techniques in the jade slips with his divine sense.
At this, the white-bearded elder just sniffed coldly, not saying anything more.
But his gaze made it clear he was ready to watch a young braggart get a rude awakening.
After browsing through the three techniques, Jiang Xiaobai felt completely at ease.
The movement technique was simple and not very fast; even if perfected, it was still slower than the speed he had when he first obtained the “Escapement”.
The cultivation technique was utterly useless to Jiang Xiaobai; completely unnecessary!
The only one that sparked his interest was the last one, an extremely mysterious technique. Although incomplete and worn, it was clearly of high quality.
This was a mystic seal technique that allowed one to condense a seal with their spirit power, directly suppressing their opponents.
With Jiang Xiaobai’s keen appraisal, this seal technique was clearly very powerful. Though it couldn’t compete with the Nine Heavens Star Sword Technique, it would still have impressive destructive power.
The technique only had the upper volume, the latter half was incomplete, but it did record two seal techniques.
“Well, that’s straightforward.”
“Mountain Opening Seal, Sea Suppressing Seal.”
“Just as the name suggests, the power to split mountains and suppress seas huh!”
Jiang Xiaobai laughed to himself, these three techniques wouldn’t take much effort at all. Half a day was more than enough to learn them!
With that, he immediately crossed his legs and began contemplating the techniques.
As time flew by swiftly, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly opened his eyes and took a deep breath.
Finally, success!
With the help of the Innate Dao Body, this level of difficulty was but a trifle.
“Oh? Have you comprehended one technique?”
Seeing Jiang Xiaobai’s expression, the white-bearded elder instantly lit up. Comprehending a technique within half a day. Such comprehension was truly fearsome.
“You must have chosen that simplest movement technique, haha, figures. You’re clever.”
The white-bearded elder chuckled, “Its speed is top-notch, mastering it with your current Transcendent Phase early-stage cultivation, you can even escape a chase by a Transcendent Phase early-stage powerhouse.”
“However, the techniques that follow are not so easy, you…”
“Old man, aren’t you finished talking yet?”
Jiang Xiaobai cut off the white-bearded elder, “Do you really think I’m some kind of trash? I needed three days for these techniques?”
“I have already mastered all the techniques.”
Jiang Xiaobai’s last sentence was said with no trace of emotion.
However, to the white-bearded elder, these words were like a thunderbolt on a sunny day.
“What, what did you say?”
“How can anyone in this world have such terrifying comprehension?”
“Let’s not talk about the other techniques. For that seal-based technique alone, even the most talented person I’ve seen had to spend three days!”
Jiang Xiaobai sneered at these words.
“Well, well, old geezer, you were planning on screwing me over, weren’t you?”
“But your scheme failed. Compared to all the so-called geniuses you’ve seen before, I am the real diamond in the rough!”
“Not believing me, huh? Alright, watch me demonstrate for you now!”
Finishing his words, Jiang Xiaobai disappeared from his spot in an instant, demonstrating a piece of the movement technique, followed by an execution of the Mountain Opening Seal, then he crossed his legs and started operating the cultivation technique.
All seemed as effortless as flowing water.
Leaving the white-bearded elder thoroughly dumbfounded.