“This place is incredible.”
“I never imagined our Chu Heavenly Clan would have such an extraordinary cultivation sanctuary.”
“If I cultivate here for a year, I’m sure I can break through to the Fifth Rank Venerable,” Chu Lingxi exclaimed excitedly, clearly sensing the same potential as Chu Feng.
“A year to reach Fifth Rank Venerable?” Chu Xuanzhengfa couldn’t stay calm after hearing her words.
Chu Xuanzhengfa was about the same age as Chu Xuanyuan, and after years of arduous cultivation, he had only recently stepped into the Venerable Realm. He knew how difficult it was to advance in this realm.
Chu Lingxi’s rapid rise to Third Rank Venerable had already shocked him, but that could be explained. Her veins carried the purest bloodline power of the Wanzhou Ancient Clan, and her mother, Gu Mingyuan, had planted a seed in her at birth. Now, Chu Lingxi was reaping the rewards of that preparation, so her swift progress was somewhat expected, and Chu Xuanzhengfa had mentally prepared for it.
But to break through to Fifth Rank Venerable in just one year? That stunned him.
After all, he and the Chu Heavenly Clan’s elders had cultivated here too. He knew this was a cultivation sanctuary, but he hadn’t felt the kind of power Chu Lingxi described.
This made him wonder: was the gap in talent really that vast?
Back in his day, Chu Xuanzhengfa had been considered a genius. In his generation, aside from Chu Xuanyuan, his cultivation talent was among the best.
“Father, didn’t you cultivate here for a while? Haven’t you felt any breakthrough opportunities?” Chu Lingxi asked.
“I’ve gained some insights, but I’m far from sensing a breakthrough,” Chu Xuanzhengfa admitted.
“That’s odd. You’re only a First Rank Venerable. How could you cultivate here for so long and not sense a breakthrough?” Chu Lingxi frowned, as if puzzled by her father’s lack of progress.
Her words left Chu Xuanzhengfa a bit embarrassed.
“Maybe it’s just the gap in talent. You can’t deny it even if you want to,” he said with a wry smile.
“Senior, perhaps your cultivation method was wrong,” Chu Feng suddenly interjected. “Try a different approach and sense the energy here again.”
Chu Feng not only spoke up but also taught Chu Xuanzhengfa a unique method to perceive the natural energy in the formation. This method was unconventional, relying less on standard mysterious techniques and more on activating bloodline power.
Chu Xuanzhengfa followed Chu Feng’s instructions and began sensing the energy.
The moment he did, his expression lit up with excitement.
“This feeling… it’s unbelievable. Was my previous cultivation method wrong?” Chu Xuanzhengfa was so thrilled he could barely contain himself, almost jumping with joy.
Using Chu Feng’s method, he found the natural energy here not only denser but also the path of martial cultivation clearer. It was as if he had been in a completely different formation before and after applying the method.
“It seems your previous method was indeed incorrect,” Chu Feng said.
“Genius! Chu Feng, you’re truly a genius. No wonder you cultivate so quickly. Your comprehension is beyond my reach,” Chu Xuanzhengfa said, overflowing with excitement. He praised Chu Feng endlessly, practically dancing with joy, losing all composure. He looked like he wanted to kiss Chu Feng on the spot.
It was understandable, though. As a martial cultivator, who wouldn’t want to grow stronger? Chu Xuanzhengfa knew that with Chu Feng’s method, his cultivation in the Bloodline Formation would soar. While he didn’t have Chu Lingxi’s confidence to reach Fifth Rank Venerable in a year, he was certain he could hit Second Rank Venerable within that time.
If he could reach Second Rank in a year, what about ten years? A hundred years? In his view, even the Supreme Realm, once unthinkable, was now within reach.
This transformation came not only from the Bloodline Formation’s power but also from Chu Feng’s cultivation method. To Chu Feng, it was just a simple technique, but to Chu Xuanzhengfa, it was an immense favor.
“Father, is Chu Feng’s method really that effective? I tried it, and it didn’t make much difference,” Chu Lingxi said, having tested the method herself. The results were as she described—minimal impact.
She began to doubt whether her father’s exaggerated reaction was genuine or just for show.
