The Entry-plundering Demon Hunter

Chapter 282: Chapter 276: Visualization Heart Returning Technique (2)

These could all become obstacles on the path of Martial Arts.

It was just like at Xingwu University’s Cultivation Field.

There were places dedicated to mental cultivation, including Meditation Rooms.

They were for students with unsettled minds to sit inside, meditate, and cultivate in seclusion.

This allowed them to break through their Heart Demons and surpass their own limits.

Only when their minds grew stronger could they break through the many obstacles on their Martial Arts path and advance further.

At that moment, Lin Yi seemed to understand why the Elder Celestial Master wanted him to come to the Visualization Room.

In fact, given Lin Yi’s current realm and martial skills,

the Elder Celestial Master had little left to teach him.

He was only a freshman, yet he had already reached the 5-star realm and was on the verge of breaking through to 6-star.

This was a height that few could ever hope to reach.

For other university students, reaching the 4-star realm by their junior year was already considered outstanding.

Breaking through to 5-star was enough to be called a genius.

Even someone like Chu Zhengxiong, who had been captain of the Demon Hunting Team for so many years,

was still at the 6-star realm, struggling to break through to 7-star.

Therefore, for Lin Yi to be able to break through to the 5-star realm—and potentially even reach 6-star—during his freshman year...

With such terrifying cultivation talent, it was likely that, aside from the previous Martial God,

no one could keep up with Lin Yi’s progress.

Perhaps that was precisely the reason.

The Elder Celestial Master wanted Lin Yi to sit down and slow his pace.

To start cultivating from the mind and solidify his foundation...

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—

Just then,

someone knocked on the door.

Lin Yi put down the Visualization Heart Returning Technique he was holding.

Feeling a bit puzzled, he went to the door.

When he opened it, he found a middle-aged Daoist standing outside.

He looked to be in his forties, with a face full of stubble.

The Daoist robe he wore was loose and ill-fitting.

His cheeks were gaunt, as if they had been carved with a knife.

However, with his thick eyebrows and large eyes, he probably would have been a handsome man if he had a bit more weight on him.

His hair was tied in a bun at the back of his head, with a few messy strands of his bangs falling loose.

His overall appearance was rather scruffy.

”You must be the new junior brother Master just took in, right?”

”Oh, allow me to introduce myself. I’m your senior brother. My surname is Zhong, and my name is Zhong Yan!”

”Ah, Senior Brother Zhong. I’m Lin Yi!”

Lin Yi quickly introduced himself as well.

Although this Daoist before him looked rather sloppy,

the talent traits above his head were one purple and two gold.

Moreover, his realm had already reached the Star Tempering Realm.

’Anyone who could become a disciple of the Elder Celestial Master was surely no ordinary person,’ Lin Yi thought.

”Mm, I’ve heard of you. So young with such remarkable talent, hahaha... No wonder Master took you as a Closed-door Disciple. Alright, I’m here on Master’s orders to bring you some Calm Spirit Incense!”

”You’ll need this for your visualization practice here!”

”Let me tell you, this Calm Spirit Incense is precious. A single stick of Top-grade Calm Spirit Incense can burn for four hours. Use it sparingly!”

As he spoke, Zhong Yan took out a rectangular brocade box.

Inside was the Calm Spirit Incense.

Lin Yi took it and nodded.

”Thank you, Senior Brother Zhong!”

”I’ll let you get back to your work. I won’t disturb your visualization any longer!”

”If you need anything, just ask one of the students. I’ll bring you lunch at noon!”

With that, Zhong Yan smiled, turned, and left.

Watching Senior Brother Zhong Yan leave, Lin Yi got the impression that he was a bit flighty.

’He’s a man in his forties, for crying out loud. How can he act like a child with such an unsteady temperament?’

Lin Yi shook his head, closed the door, and went back inside.

Lin Yi had heard of Calm Spirit Incense before.

A single stick of low-grade Calm Spirit Incense cost tens of thousands.

Medium-grade Calm Spirit Incense was priced even higher, between 300,000 and 500,000.

But a single stick of Top-grade Calm Spirit Incense typically cost around a million.

The main reason was that the materials used to make Calm Spirit Incense were extremely precious.

Furthermore, it aided in cultivating one’s mind.

It helped to stabilize one’s mental state.

Lin Yi returned to the inner room and opened the brocade box.

To his surprise, there were five sticks of Calm Spirit Incense inside.

And judging by the quality, they were at least medium-grade.

He recalled Senior Brother Zhong’s words: a stick of Top-grade Calm Spirit Incense could burn for four hours.

’Could these actually be Top-grade Calm Spirit Incense?’

Lin Yi carefully took one stick from the brocade box.

’Cultivating the mind is even more expensive than practicing Martial Arts. Just one stick of Top-grade Calm Spirit Incense is worth a million!’

’If all five of these are Top-grade Calm Spirit Incense, doesn’t that mean they’re worth around five million?’

Lin Yi couldn’t help but marvel.

And that five million was just a conservative estimate.

Top-grade Calm Spirit Incense was rarely seen on the market these days.

Even if some were available, the price would certainly be higher.

It would never be less than a million...

Lin Yi lit the stick of Calm Spirit Incense he had taken out.

He sat cross-legged on the cushion and continued reading the Visualization Heart Returning Technique.

Gradually, a fragrance filled the inner room.

The scent wasn’t unpleasant, nor was it overpowering.

On the contrary, it was filled with a scent that set the heart at ease.

It was a scent that couldn’t be put into words.

Upon smelling the Calm Spirit Incense, all the distracting thoughts in Lin Yi’s mind were instantly swept away.

He found he could focus completely on reading the Visualization Heart Returning Technique.

He grew more and more absorbed...

Meanwhile, Xiaoqi, who was nearby, also seemed to be affected by the Calm Spirit Incense.

It landed on the table beside him.

It slowly lay down, closed its eyes, and seemed to enter a meditative state as well.

...

BOOM—

With a thunderous crash, a wooden stake was pierced by a spear.

In the next instant, it exploded into countless splinters.

”Holy shit, the President is incredible!”

”The President must have mastered it, right? To think that fusing the Breaking Army Soul-Chasing Spear Technique with the Breaking Army Spear Technique would be so powerful!”

”Who here could have withstood the power of that last spear strike?”

”Now, even if Lin Yi comes looking for another match, the President won’t have to fear him!”

”I wouldn’t be so sure. The President’s Breaking Army Spear Technique is powerful, but it emphasizes agility. Lin Yi’s Tiger Roar Spear Technique, on the other hand, is all about raw, fierce power. If they were to truly face off, it’s hard to say who would come out on top!”

The moment that senior finished speaking,

several people nearby shot him a harsh glare.

The senior immediately realized his mistake and stammered, ”No, that’s not what I meant... President, don’t take it to heart, I was just spouting nonsense...”

Xu Tai had already retracted his Dragon Pattern Spear.

He glanced at the person who just spoke and said with a light laugh, ”You’re not wrong. The Breaking Army Spear Technique and the Tiger Roar Spear Technique were always two different kinds of spear techniques!”

”Each has its own strengths and weaknesses!”

”Otherwise, Lin Yi wouldn’t keep coming to me to spar and perfect his Tiger Roar Spear Technique!”

”By the same token, this Breaking Army Spear Technique should, in essence, be called the Breaking Army Soul-Chasing Spear Technique!”

”Although the two original techniques were very similar, they both had imperfections!”

”They needed to be constantly refined, drawing on each other’s strengths to compensate for weaknesses, perfecting them step by step!”

”I’m actually looking forward to Lin Yi coming to spar with me soon. We can help each other perfect our spear techniques!”

After Xu Tai finished speaking with a smile,

a hint of confidence flashed in his eyes.

Though he said as much, he was actually already brimming with confidence in his own spear technique.

In his mind, even if Lin Yi came to spar with him now,

his Breaking Army Soul-Chasing Spear Technique would be in no way inferior to Lin Yi’s Tiger Roar Spear Technique.

He had never been more eager for Lin Yi to appear.

”Hey, you guys think Lin Yi isn’t coming? Look at the time. He would’ve been here by now.”

”Yeah, it’s already past lunch. Lin Yi still isn’t here. That’s not like him, is it?”

”If he’s not coming, he’s not coming. It saves us from being on edge all day. It’s actually a bit more peaceful!”

”Right, let’s not worry about it. If he doesn’t show, he doesn’t show!”

The group all smiled and nodded in agreement.

Xu Tai, however, furrowed his brow.

”If he won’t come to us, then we’ll go to him!”

”I want to have a match with him! I need to see what my Breaking Army Soul-Chasing Spear Technique is still lacking and how it truly stacks up against his Tiger Roar Spear Technique—which one is stronger!”

At his words,

the other seniors exchanged glances.

”Alright, we’ll go with you!”

”I think the President’s spear technique is definitely a cut above!”

”There’s only one way to find out!”

While they were busy flattering him,

Xu Tai had already strode outside, Dragon Pattern Spear in hand.

”Talk is cheap. A match will make everything clear!”