107. Success One After The Other

[Ding! Ying Xiaoxiao has generated Astonishment emotion, Emotion Value +500]

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has generated Astonishment emotion, Emotion Value +500]

Seeing the astonishment on both girls’ faces, Chen Xuan calmly explained, “Having more skills never hurts.”

Dao Sect’s four unique scriptures were already available in his system store.

By suggesting that he study them himself, he would later make using these martial arts seem completely natural and not abrupt to others.

[Ding! Ying Xiaoxiao has generated Shock emotion, Emotion Value +500]

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has generated Shock emotion, Emotion Value +500]

“What, is that not allowed?” Chen Xuan asked with a hint of amusement.

Ying Xiaoxiao gave him a strange look. “You can, but it seems like a big waste of time.”

In her memory, Chen Xuan wasn’t the type to bite off more than he could chew.

Why would he want to master all four great scriptures? Could he really handle it?

Before long, word spread throughout Dao Sect.

“What? Senior Brother Chen Xuan wants to comprehend all four great scriptures?”

“Isn’t he being a bit too confident?”

“These scriptures aren’t just powerful; even the Great Desolate Scripture alone isn’t something just anyone can grasp.”

“Exactly! Over the years, only that legendary figure from a hundred years ago managed to do it!”

“I’ll admit that Senior Brother Chen Xuan has amazing cultivation talent, but in terms of comprehending martial arts, I’m not so sure…”

…

Amidst the discussions, a few days later, Chen Xuan instructed Yun Yun to keep training with Su Rou at Pill River, while he headed to the Martial Arts Hall in Sky Hall. Qi Lei even came along.

When Chen Xuan arrived, everyone greeted him warmly. Then, at Qi Lei’s announcement, the comprehension of the Heavenly Emperor Scripture officially began!

Chen Xuan stepped up to the Heavenly Emperor Scripture’s martial monument.

“Hummm!”

The martial monument emitted a deep hum, and a ball of light shot out from the monument, entering Chen Xuan’s forehead—it was the Heavenly Emperor Scripture!

Seeing this, everyone was stunned.

No way!

They had barely started, and he had already succeeded? They hadn’t even had a sip of tea yet!

Even Wang Yan, Ying Xiaoxiao, and Qi Lei—who had all trained in the Heavenly Emperor Scripture—were stunned.

Back when they tried, it had taken them ages, sitting in front of the monument for ages before they finally succeeded.

Yet Chen Xuan managed it in just one attempt. It really made them feel a bit inadequate, but they were still thrilled.

Sky Hall had truly found a treasure!

Just then, a slightly late Ying Huanhuan noticed Chen Xuan turning around while everyone else was still in meditation.

She assumed he’d failed and covered her mouth, chuckling, “You failed, didn’t you? I knew it—you failed at the Heavenly Emperor Scripture but still dared to talk about mastering all four great scriptures. So shameless…”

Before she could finish, Ying Xiaoxiao cut her off, “Huanhuan, he… succeeded.”

“Right, I know he succe… wait, he succeeded?” Ying Huanhuan’s eyes went wide with disbelief.

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has generated Unbelievable + Shock + Astonishment emotions, Emotion Value +999]

“Sorry to disappoint you,” Chen Xuan said, mimicking her tone and shrugging playfully.

“You… I…” Ying Huanhuan, frustrated, turned and left, her ponytail swishing behind her.

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has generated Embarrassment emotion, Emotion Value +500]

Embarrassment? Interesting.

Chen Xuan clasped his fists and said to Qi Lei, “Hall Master, I’m happy to report success in my comprehension.”

“Good! Excellent! The Earth Hall is also meditating. I’ll take you there.”

Qi Lei, worried that Chen Xuan would continue to demoralize his own disciples if he stayed, decided to take him over to the Earth Hall to motivate some of the disciples there.

The two arrived at the Earth Hall, where many disciples were seated around the martial arts monument, focused on comprehending the Earth Emperor Scripture.

“Old Qi, Chen Xuan, why are you here?” Xia Yan asked, surprised to see them.

Today, all four palaces had opened for comprehension of the four great scriptures, so Chen Xuan should logically have been meditating on the Heavenly Emperor Scripture.

Qi Lei then told Xia Yan that Chen Xuan had comprehended the Heavenly Emperor Scripture in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Xia Yan was stunned, thinking Qi Lei was joking to pressure him.

But soon, he heard from returning disciples that it was indeed true. Xia Yan began to sweat profusely, reluctant yet too intimidated to refuse.

Chen Xuan was an extraordinary talent, someone even the headmaster treated carefully, so Xia Yan had no choice but to agree.

Chen Xuan walked to the martial arts monument of the Earth Hall.

At that moment, Jiang Kun and other senior disciples of the Earth Hall were struggling to comprehend the Earth Emperor Scripture. Suddenly, they heard a humming sound from the martial monument.

Opening their eyes, they saw a ball of light shoot from the monument and enter Chen Xuan’s forehead.

Everyone waiting around the Earth Hall's martial monument was utterly dumbfounded.

This... What was happening? The newcomer surpassing all others? This was beyond belief!

Xia Yan’s face turned pale. Qi Lei felt secretly pleased and quickly took Chen Xuan to the next destination, the Flood Hall.

As expected, Chen Xuan once again outpaced everyone, mastering the Flood Scripture!


Hall Master Zhu Shan was left slack-jawed, feeling regretful that he hadn’t recruited Chen Xuan earlier.

Now, he could only watch as Qi Lei triumphantly led Chen Xuan toward the Desolate Hall.

On a hillside near the Desolate Hall, Ying Huanhuan and Ying Xiaoxiao had just arrived.

“Sister, Chen Xuan mastered the three great scriptures of the Heaven, Earth, and Flood Hall with ease,” Ying Huanhuan said. “Do you think he can handle the Desolate Scripture?”

Deep down, she hoped for Chen Xuan’s success but also didn’t want him to succeed—a mix of emotions.

Ying Xiaoxiao shook her head. “I don’t know. Back then, I sat in front of the Desolate Monument for a month without any progress.”

“If even you failed, I’m sure he will too!” Ying Huanhuan said, huffing.

“Not necessarily. He did manage to comprehend the other three scriptures, after all.”

“I bet he’ll fail. The Desolate Scripture isn’t just about luck!” Ying Huanhuan insisted.

Ying Xiaoxiao smiled softly. “I think he has a chance.”

“He’s got less than a ten percent chance!” Ying Huanhuan declared, holding up a finger as pale and smooth as jade.

“Look, he’s at the Desolate Palace now.”

Chen Xuan arrived at the Desolate Palace center with Qi Lei. Hall Master Chen Zhen, having heard of Chen Xuan’s astonishing speed in mastering the other three scriptures, felt a pang of regret.

The first chance to recruit Chen Xuan had once been his, but due to various reasons, he’d missed it.

Feigning indifference, Chen Zhen said, “Old Qi, what brings you two here?”

Qi Lei grinned. “Chen Xuan wants to try his hand at comprehending the Desolate Scripture.”

Chen Zhen gritted his teeth. “Fine. But before he can access the Desolate Scripture, he’ll have to comprehend the other three martial arts on the stone tablets here first.”