Chapter 1069: The Cautious Xiang Hua

errifying as that of a Nascent Soul cultivator, it is still extremely rare. Many people get stuck in the early or middle stages of the Shenxu realm, unable to advance further. Among cultivators at thi...When the Yuanshen entered the ancient armor, it could feel the overwhelming pressure coming at it.

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“The dragon does not need to be angry to be awe-inspiring. Could this be the dragon’s might!” Lu Xia Tian exclaimed in astonishment. Folklore says that snakes transform into dragons after five hundred years, and dragons into divine dragons after a thousand. In reality, what is called a dragon is simply a Jiao, and even wanting to become a Jiao Dragon is like a thousand troops competing for a single bridge; few succeed.”

Anyone who becomes a Jiao-like existence will rank among the top in strength among monsters of the same level.

While a dragon transforming into a true dragon is a great transformation in the world. According to ancient cultivators' records of seeking immortality, dragons can be immortal beings existing between heaven and earth. Such a powerful being could never possibly exist in this realm.

What shocked Lu Xia Tian was that this pressure was similar to the previous encounters with a Jiao, but it was far superior.

After regaining his composure, Lu Xia Tian saw what appeared to be a crimson magical energy wandering within this strange space. This energy was majestic and vast, causing one to feel a sense of awe. Before long, the crimson energy transformed into a creature with the head of a deer and the body of a dragon, only to vanish in an instant.

"It's actually a trace of true essence left behind by a dragon deer. Just from its aura, this dragon deer's cultivation realm is probably terrifying." Lu Xiaotian's divine consciousness returned to his body, and a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes. Inside this ancient armor, there was actually a trace of dragon essence. Although Di Kun was called the Dragon Lion, he belonged to the Feitian Yin Corpse clan, but the trace of true essence in front of him was genuinely imbued with dragon qi."

With my current state of being, I probably wouldn't need this item. However, obtaining it would require immense luck, and it could prove useful in the future.

"Senior, if this item is of use to you, please accept it as a gift." Xiang Hua said respectfully.

"There are some mystical aspects to this object, but for now it's of no use to me. I'm merely interested in the ancient armor. I don't like owing favors, so just say what you want. Whether it be a spirit or a pill, if I can fulfill your request, there will be no problem. If your demands are too high, just take the ancient armor and leave."

Once Lu Xia Tian reached this level, whenever he encountered something he didn't understand, he would first collect it and keep it for later. After all, something that even a Yuan Ying cultivator couldn't figure out was a great opportunity in itself.

This opportunity might amount to nothing, but if luck is on your side, it could be the stepping stone to future advancement. However, in front of this young disciple, Xiang Hua, Lu Xiaotian wouldn't reveal himself.

"The junior disciple wishes to pay respects to the senior as his master." Xiang Hua gritted his teeth and said solemnly.

"I'm not accustomed to taking disciples, and besides, you're a wind element cultivator, and the techniques I practice wouldn't be suitable for you. Change your terms." Lu Xia Tian directly refused. The gap in their cultivation realms was too great, and Lu Xia Tian could see through the other party's foundation at a glance.

“Let me be frank. I have a woman I admire, the second daughter of General Zhenyuan, Hou Xiyue. However, General Zhenyuan’s status is high, and even for my Prince’s Mansion, it would be a bit of a stretch. Besides, I am just one of the less prominent princes in the Prince’s Mansion. But General Zhenyuan values martial arts greatly. He once declared that he would hold a martial arts competition to select a husband on his 200th birthday. He will choose the most skilled and promising warrior among those of equal rank.”

"As a junior with limited magical abilities, I have also been ostracized in the Prince's Mansion. Without a good master to guide me, I wish to find a powerful mentor to teach me."

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"How long is it until General Zhenyuan's 200th birthday" Lu Xiaitian asked.

There were eleven years.

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"You're only at the third level of foundation building now. There are countless cultivators who surpass you in both realm and strength. In just eleven years, do you think you'll have a chance"

Lu Xiaitian sneered coldly and said, "Every time one's realm advances a level, their strength will undergo drastic changes. Lu Xiaitian came from the Qi Refining Stage, so how could he not know the gap between the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage and the later stage"

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If Lu Xia Tian were truly to take him on as a disciple, even with the other party's current strength, it wouldn't be impossible. However, Lu Xia Tian needed time to heal his injuries and had no leisure to waste on Xiang Hua.

"The junior disciple wishes to try." Xiang Hua said.

“It’s a pity I’m not interested. This ancient armor of yours might have some mystery to it, but it has no direct effect on me, and I don’t like trouble. If you need Huitian Dan for foundation building cultivators, or the Dan Yuan artifact, or even the Jingjin fruit, just name it, I can exchange it with you. If you really insist on finding a master, then seek out another expert.” Lu Xia Tian said calmly.

“Earlier, I said that this ancient armor is a gift for you. As for my apprenticeship, I have other gifts prepared. If you refuse to accept me as your disciple, then just help me improve my strength.”

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Item Hua did not waver because of Lu Xia Tian's refusal, instead, he insisted on his point of view and spoke earnestly.

"It seems you're very confident in your gift for your master. Tell me, what is it"

Lu Xiaoteng couldn't help but feel a bit interested. A Qi Refining cultivator, having such confidence, was uncommon. Since Hua had taken out such a strange treasure as an ancient armor, the other gift wouldn't be simple either.

“A set of martial arts that can double a senior’s strength, I believe a senior wouldn’t be uninterested.” Xiang Hua said slowly.

"Double your strength Show me the martial arts technique."

Lu Xia Tian narrowed his eyes, although he didn't quite believe it, when it came to cultivation techniques that increased strength, he preferred to err on the side of caution and not miss any opportunity for growth. At his current level, any increase in strength was extremely difficult, even if it was only a 10% increase, it was still very remarkable, let alone a doubling of his strength.

"It's naturally impossible to give a complete set of martial arts techniques all at once. I can only offer the first layer for now. If the senior finds it suitable, they can consider my request later. Even if the senior is unwilling to take me on as a disciple, even if I'm just using their name outside, that would be enough."

Item Hua carefully said.

"That depends on whether your martial art is worth this price. Give me the first level."

"A senior expert will know at a glance." Xiang Hua nodded, took out a jade slip from his storage bag, and extended it forward. The jade slip went into Lu Xia Tian's palm.

“This is the first layer of martial arts techniques within. As for the remaining techniques, this junior has no recollection of them. After senior has finished cultivating them, this junior will go and copy down the rest of the techniques for senior.”

Lu Xia Tian took the jade slip and couldn't help but raise his opinion of this seemingly taciturn Xiang Hua. This person acted with a clear plan, doing so was nothing more than to guard against people with higher cultivation levels using certain soul-searching techniques. It can be assumed that the remaining exercises were also arranged, which was tantamount to telling Lu Xia Tian that even if some soul-searching techniques were used, they wouldn't be able to obtain the remaining exercises.

Lu Xia Tian calmed his mind and sent several strands of divine sense into the jade slip, studying the cultivation method to see if it was truly as miraculous as Hua had said.

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