Cultivation: Start From Simplifying Martial Arts Techniques

At breakneck speed, Chen Fei rushed back to the Primordial Sword Sect and immediately made his way to the main peak to find the sect leader, Qu Qingsheng.

Inside the grand hall, Feng Xiupu was discussing matters with Qu Qingsheng. Both of them sensed the commotion outside and turned to see Chen Fei.

“Master, Sect Leader!” Chen Fei approached and respectfully bowed to the two of them.

Feng Xiupu looked at Chen Fei, a smile appearing on his face, but soon he sensed something was amiss. Feng Xiupu examined Chen Fei carefully and finally realized what was wrong.

The aura Chen Fei was currently emanating wasn’t that of an early-stage Aperture Tempering realm, nor was it even at the mid-stage, but rather at the advanced stage, just like Qu Qingsheng?

Feng Xiupu’s eyes widened slowly, suspecting if he was experiencing some kind of illusion. When did his disciple become an advanced stage Aperture Tempering realm? Why didn’t he know about it?

Chen Fei’s combat prowess was extraordinary, far surpassing others at the same level. Feng Xiupu was well aware of this fact, especially after they had gone through that mysterious realm together, and Chen Fei had saved Feng Xiupu’s life.

However, back then, Chen Fei was clearly only at the early-stage of The Aperture Tempering realm. How much time had passed since then, about a year? Feng Xiupu felt his mind in disarray, thrown off balance by Chen Fei’s sudden revelation, leaving him bewildered.

Qu Qingsheng noticed the change in Feng Xiupu’s expression and couldn’t help but smile. Anyone who saw Chen Fei’s cultivation level would likely have the same expression.

“Is the matter taken care of?” Qu Qingsheng asked softly.

Although Chen Fei had been away for quite some time on this occasion, Qu Qingsheng hadn’t been worried about his safety. Being at the advanced stage of the Aperture Tempering realm and having already integrated the teachings of four sects before leaving, Chen Fei’s strength was such that only if he offended peak the Aperture Tempering realm or even Combined Aperture Tempering realm experts would he be in danger. Otherwise, in this dynasty, he had enough freedom to move as he pleased.

“The Sword Return Tower has been annihilated,” Chen Fei nodded.

“Good!” Qu Qingsheng’s eyes lit up. While he had confidence in Chen Fei, hearing the exact news from his mouth was still uplifting.

The inheritance of their own sect being held by other sects was a great humiliation. Qu Qingsheng didn’t have the ability to retrieve this technique, but now, one of his disciples had completed it.

“The Sword Return Tower?” Feng Xiupu, who had been listening on the side, felt a bit confused. However, he didn’t ask for details at this moment; he could inquire further with Chen Fei later.

“Now that you’re back, go and rest first,” Qu Qingsheng said softly.

“There’s one more thing I need to report,” Chen Fei shook his head, his eyes fixed on Qu Qingsheng. He spoke in a serious tone, “While in the Strange Heart Realm, I saw Jian Jinsheng from the Divine Flame Sect.”

“Strange Heart Realm? Jian Jinsheng?” Qu Qingsheng couldn’t help but be taken aback.

In recent years, many had come to know the connection between the Divine Flame Sect’s rise and the Strange Heart Realm. However, the Strange Heart Realm was vast, and Qu Qingsheng had not expected Chen Fei to encounter Jian Jinsheng inside it.

“From what I observed, it’s likely that Jian Jinsheng’s mental power has reached the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm!” Chen Fei said with a serious tone.

“The mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm?” Qu Qingsheng’s face changed drastically upon hearing Chen Fei’s words, and the same was true for Feng Xiupu.

Currently, the Three Sects of Immortal Cloud City maintained a delicate balance. This apparent stability was actually quite fragile, and any significant change on one side would lead to the collapse of this delicate equilibrium.

While the mental power at the mid-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm didn’t necessarily represent a practitioner’s overall cultivation level, the implications behind it were nearly the same. It was as if someone’s executioner’s blade was just inches away from the neck. If no countermeasures were taken, that blade would eventually fall.

“I’ll pay a visit to the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect,” Qu Qingsheng said.

He didn’t doubt Chen Fei’s words and knew that Chen Fei wouldn’t joke about such a matter. Therefore, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect needed to be informed about this development.

Qu Qingsheng disappeared within the grand hall, leaving Feng Xiupu feeling somewhat bewildered. Battles between practitioners at the Combined Aperture Tempering realm were beyond his reach. Despite the difference in just one realm, the reality was that the gap between them was immense.

Chen Fei handed over the cushion he had obtained from the Sword Return Tower to Feng Xiupu for his use.

For a practitioner at the advanced stage of the Aperture Tempering realm realm like Chen Fei, the effects of this cushion had considerably diminished. It was somewhat of a disappointment for him. However, for Feng Xiupu, who was currently at the early-stage of the Aperture Tempering realm, the cushion had a significant effect. In Chen Fei’s eyes, Feng Xiupu’s cultivation was a bit lacking. If he could use the cushion to boost his cultivation a bit, it would undoubtedly be the best outcome.

Chen Fei felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Feng Xiupu, who had once wholeheartedly supported him. If he had the opportunity, he would naturally do his utmost to repay that kindness.

A day later, Qu Qingsheng returned, and the news had already reached Tong Zhongqiu’s ears. The entire leadership of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect was in shock.

Their initial reaction was disbelief. After all, it had been a relatively short time since Jian Jinsheng had broken through to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm. How could his mental power have reached the mid-stage so quickly?

However, this subconscious disbelief was soon suppressed. At this point, it wasn’t a matter of belief but a question of verifying the truth. If the facts were indeed as reported, the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect had to make preparations.

The idea of nurturing a new practitioner to the Combined Aperture Tempering realm might no longer be feasible. It wasn’t that two practitioners at the early-stage of the Combined Aperture Tempering realm couldn’t have a chance to defeat Jian Jinsheng, but he could easily bide his time and avoid confrontation until his cultivation reached the mid-stage, at which point he would have a significant advantage..