Eternal Life from the Golden Needle Technique

Chapter 282: Chapter 279: Astonishment

[Divine Techniques:

Sanqing Forest Sword Array: 100% (Perfection Traits: A slight increase in the Divine Technique’s power, a small amount of Cultivation Experience in Wood Element Sword Array Divine Techniques, a trace of the Wood Element’s Meaning of All Things)

]

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As he took the final step,

a flower seemed to bloom within Shen Changchuan’s pupils—azure-green, like a three-petaled Glazed Sword Array, slowly rotating and unfurling.

It was as if the entire universe was contained within those three Glazed Sword Flowers.

A profound and mystical feeling washed over him.

Shen Changchuan closed his eyes.

He stood with his hands clasped behind his back,

silently savoring this indescribable, mystical enlightenment.

It wasn’t until a full hour had passed

that he opened his eyes once more.

To him, the world

looked completely different!

Faintly,

Shen Changchuan felt as if he could now easily control the Wood Element Magical Power of the surrounding world!

With a mere thought, the lush vegetation around him could unleash terrifyingly lethal attacks!

This strange sensation,

was like some kind of ethereal Sword Intent or Mental Realm that defied description,

possessing all sorts of wondrous powers!

”Finally, Perfection!”

At this very moment,

under the influence of that marvelous feeling, Shen Changchuan’s mind was as still as water.

But when he saw the word ”Perfection” after the Divine Technique on his progress panel,

even he couldn’t help but feel a ripple of excitement.

Ten months of arduous Cultivation

had finally borne bountiful fruit!

This speed

was far beyond his expectations!

Originally, Shen Changchuan had estimated

that he would need at least two years to cultivate this Divine Technique to Perfection.

’Perhaps it has something to do with how I changed my Cultivation method!’

’By combining my own efforts with my golden finger, I was able to gain a much deeper understanding of this Divine Technique.’

’The time it took to reach Perfection was naturally shortened as a result.’

’Is this perhaps the correct way to use my golden finger?’

The thought flashed through Shen Changchuan’s mind.

But he quickly

shook his head.

’No. For Divine Techniques, or for trump-card killer moves, I can use this method of Cultivation to deepen my understanding and use them more effectively in battle.’

’But for those Low Tier Magic spells that are just for grinding experience, I don’t need to waste any mental energy. Just getting them directly to Perfection is enough.’

He dismissed the thought.

Shen Changchuan’s gaze returned to the progress panel.

After the Divine Technique reached Perfection,

its appended Perfection Traits were similar to the Perfection Traits of his previous Magic spells.

They all increased its inherent power and accumulated corresponding experience.

The only difference

was the extra line at the end.

Shen Changchuan focused on the description in that line.

”A trace of the Wood Element’s Meaning of All Things?”

Shen Changchuan murmured, reading it aloud.

’What does this mean?’

His eyes were filled with confusion,

as his current knowledge base contained no mention of such a concept.

’Or perhaps,’

’is it something like the Sword Intent or Saber Intent from the novels of my past life?’

Shen Changchuan recalled the feeling from a moment ago, when his Cultivation of the technique had crossed into Perfection.

He also thought about the current sensation,

the feeling that with a wave of his hand, he could control some kind of will-like power in the world.

A guess began to form in his mind.

’It seems somewhat similar to how Mo Lingfeng integrated his Divine Sense Will into his Magical Power...’

’but it’s also very different.’

’It feels... like his method was an inferior copy of this...’

Recalling his former opponent, Mo Lingfeng, Shen Changchuan couldn’t help but have this thought.

’Whatever. Without a control group, I can’t figure anything out by studying it further.’

’I’ll just wait until I’ve cultivated a few more Divine Techniques and see what happens then.’

Shen Changchuan shook his head slightly.

He then cast aside the many thoughts in his mind.

’Now that the Divine Technique has been cultivated to Perfection, it’s time to prepare for my breakthrough to the Soul Emergence Realm!’

At this moment,

a fierce flame burned in Shen Changchuan’s eyes, revealing his determination.

At this point,

everything that could be brought to Perfection had basically reached Perfection!

There was no further progress to be made on his current path.

It was time!

Shen Changchuan strode forward

and left the courtyard.

...

「A short while later.」

In the Sect’s rear courtyard—a place where an Immortal Bamboo Forest stood tall, clouds and mist drifted, and Spiritual Qi thrived.

On the great stone platform beside the Immortal Lake,

”Master, your disciple has decided. I am preparing to break through to the Soul Emergence Realm.”

Shen Changchuan said respectfully, bowing with cupped fists to the figure fishing high up on the cliff before him.

”Oh? Did your Divine Technique Cultivation fail?”

”Don’t worry, it’s alright. It’s not a big deal whether you condense a Divine Seed or not. I, your master, also failed to condense one before this stage back in my day.”

”It’s merely a way for a Cultivator to gain a powerful trump card after reaching the Soul Emergence Realm, something to sweep away all other Cultivators of the same tier...”

”Whether you have one or not has little impact on your future path of the Dao.”

”On the contrary, this failure is a rare opportunity to temper your character.”

”As the saying goes, ’jade cannot be polished without carving.’ The same is true for the Dao Heart.”

”It is commendable that you’ve come to your senses so quickly. In the future, this experience may even allow you to go further...”

Master Wandering Dragon didn’t turn around,

speaking leisurely as he faced the ethereal, mist-wreathed mountains and lake before him.

While his words were meant to encourage Shen Changchuan, his tone suggested he had expected this all along.

From the very beginning,

he never had much hope that Shen Changchuan would succeed in cultivating that Divine Technique.

He simply knew that geniuses have their own pride.

Everyone

believes they are unique, capable of achieving what others cannot.

If he were to forcefully impose his own ideas on his disciple,

it would not only fail to be of genuine help but would, in fact, be harmful.

Instead,

letting him hit his head against a wall, so to speak,

and then turning back—

this kind of tempering for the mind and character would be extremely effective.

A lesson like this

could benefit him for the rest of his life!

That was why,

when Shen Changchuan had decided to cultivate a Divine Technique to one day condense a Divine Seed,

Master Wandering Dragon had only offered a few words of persuasion,

but he hadn’t stopped Shen Changchuan. Instead, to help him waste less time on it, he had even provided him with many conveniences.

And now,

hearing Shen Changchuan’s words, which sounded like a prodigal son returning,

Master Wandering Dragon couldn’t help but feel a sense of gratification.

However,

Shen Changchuan, standing behind him, lifted his head with a bewildered expression.

’What’s going on?’

’I failed my Divine Technique Cultivation?’

’When did I ever say that?’

For a moment,

Shen Changchuan almost suspected he had developed short-term amnesia and forgotten something.

However,

he quickly figured it out.

He realized one thing.

Perhaps

from the very beginning, his master in front of him had believed it was impossible for him to successfully cultivate the Sanqing Forest Sword Array, which was why he was reacting this way!

An odd expression crept onto Shen Changchuan’s face.

Nevertheless, he bowed respectfully again and said,

”Um, Master, I’ve already cultivated the Sanqing Forest Sword Array to Perfection.”

”Huh?”