Chapter 560
Because of the existence of the Six Faction Pact, Haori Mountain would not directly strike against the Baixian Alliance.
However, leveraging the latent strength accumulated by the Five Sects, they had numerous ways to disrupt the Baixian Alliance, leaving Zheng Fa overwhelmed and ultimately turning the shallow-rooted Baixian Alliance into a burden for him.
Even when Zheng Fa could not openly confront Haori Mountain, the strength of the Baixian Alliance was far from sufficient to deal with such underhanded tactics.
Xie Qingxue had an even deeper layer of concern in her heart.
Having collaborated with Zheng Fa to kill the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, she understood better than anyone the true nature of Zheng Fa and Jiushan Sect.
To others, Zheng Fa was a formidable force, capable of slaying an established Demon Ancestor.
But Xie Qingxue knew all too well.
Zheng Fa currently lacked the strength to contend with a true Dao Fruit practitioner.
In other words, Zheng Fa was not only hindered by the pact, but he also genuinely lacked the power to confront Haori Mountain.
When chaos erupted within the Baixian Alliance, and Zheng Fa's cultivation was affected, the situation he would face once the pact was nullified would be even more dire than what her master had described.
Back in Jiushan Realm, Zheng Fa often joked with her about crossing the river by feeling the stones, learning from past experiences to make his journey smoother.
But the problem was...
He wasn't the only one learning from past mistakes.
When Haori Mountain approached Zheng Fa with the mindset of facing another Tianhe Zunren, how could she not worry?
After all, even their ancestor, with such formidable cultivation...
...
Lost in her worries, Xie Qingxue entered the courtyard where she usually practiced, only to find Yan Wushuang pacing back and forth in the living room.
The living room was furnished with tables and chairs, but Yan Wushuang seemed too agitated to sit still.
As soon as he saw his senior sister enter, he was about to say something, but Xie Qingxue interrupted him:
"Hold on a second, I need to send a message to Zheng Fa."
Due to her apprehension about her master, she hadn’t brought the communication talisman when visiting the sect leader Yan, and now with such urgent news, she naturally wanted to inform Zheng Fa at the first opportunity.
"Send a message? Oh right, you should congratulate Zheng Fa."
Xie Qingxue, holding the talisman, was lost in thought about how to phrase her message when she froze at his words, looking up at Yan Wushuang in confusion: "Congratulate him? Congratulate him for what?"
"Congratulations on perfecting the Jiushan Golden Core Method!" Yan Wushuang nearly jumped with excitement. "And he's preparing to condense his Yuan Ying!"
"…"
Xie Qingxue seemed to not fully grasp it, remaining silent for a long moment before repeating, "Condensing the Yuan Ying?"
"Yes! You haven't seen his message yet, have you?" Yan Wushuang said cheerfully. "He told me that practicing the Jiushan Golden Core Method is extremely beneficial for cultivation, and his speed has increased by more than five times."
"Once he passes the Jiushan Golden Core Method to me…"
Yan Wushuang's eyes sparkled with imagination. If he learned the Jiushan Golden Core Method, wouldn’t he also be able to condense his Yuan Ying in no time?
Who else could rival the number one genius of Tianhe Sect?
But Xie Qingxue ignored her dreamy, foolish junior brother.
She didn’t rush to send a message; instead, she immersed her consciousness in the talisman, and sure enough, Zheng Fa had sent her a message.
After all, like Xiao Yuying, they had contributed to the Shen Yuan Grand Pill, and moreover, the Jiushan Golden Core Method was closely related to them.
Aside from this matter, Zheng Fa also mentioned that he didn’t know how long it would take to condense the Yuan Ying, and in the short term, he might not have time to reply, so they should not worry.
Xie Qingxue estimated in her heart... Zheng Fa would condense his Yuan Ying in less than ten years.
Fearing that she might disturb Zheng Fa's process, she suppressed her intention to inform him, and instead of panicking, a smile crept onto her face—
Haori Mountain was also feeling their way across the river like their ancestor...
Perhaps they had overestimated Zheng Fa's talent and cultivation speed.
But the problem was... Zheng Fa's river was unfathomable.
...
The unfathomable Zheng Fa was currently under careful observation.
Zheng Fa had originally regarded Zhenxian Island as a site for archaeological practice, which later became the location for the Jiushan Military Academy.
However, the academy had not yet officially enrolled students—there were simply too few people in Jiushan Sect, and they needed to make do with what they had. Even Uncle Pang, the organizer of the academy, had been sent out by Zheng Fa.
Yet some facilities for the academy were already prepared.
For instance, the playground.
The playground on Zhenxian Island was more than ten times larger than modern ones, appearing like an expansive grassland to the naked eye.
Zheng Fa sat on the grass.
Surrounding him was a circle of people.
"The spirit energy measuring device is ready!"
A disciple reported.
Sister Zhang nodded and looked to the other side: "The micro-array is also set up!"
"The recording talisman is ready too."
Sister Yuan cheerfully ran over: "The live broadcast is all set up!"
Sister Zhang let out a breath.
She looked at Zheng Fa, her eyes filled with helplessness.
According to Zheng Fa's plan, the process of condensing his Yuan Ying would not only involve measuring various data but also serve as a unique teaching lesson.
In the distance stood a dozen or so Golden Core disciples.
Uncle Pang and Xiao Yuying had taken away some of the Golden Core disciples, leaving the rest here.
They were the students for this class.
To avoid disturbing Zheng Fa during his Yuan Ying condensation, they stood far away, so they needed to attend the class via live broadcast.
As for the recording talisman, it was naturally to preserve some visual documentation.
The Golden Core disciples outside, or those who had yet to reach the Golden Core stage, could benefit from these recordings in the future.
Sister Yuan had set up the method of the Lu in the world to broadcast live and then ran back to join the group of Golden Core disciples.
Thanks to the essence of the Fusang tree, her cultivation had progressed rapidly, and she had now reached the late Golden Core stage—condensing her Yuan Ying was also on the horizon for her.
She stood at the front of the group, and a towering light screen appeared before them.
Sister Yuan clenched her fists, her gaze fixed on the figure of Zheng Fa within the light screen, a hint of worry in her eyes.
Zheng Fa appeared as calm as ever, showing no signs of the tension one would expect before facing a tribulation.
On the contrary, it was Sister Zhang, Jiao Wujie, and Blood River Ancestor nearby who were tense.
The three most powerful figures in Jiushan Realm stood closest to Zheng Fa, ready to protect him.
This was arranged by Sister Zhang.
The soul seals of Blood River Ancestor and Jiao Wujie were in Zheng Fa's hands; their fates were intertwined, making them more trustworthy.
At this moment, Sister Zhang even found it hard to fully trust her own master.
Sister Zhang's master, Uncle Huang, and Madam Xuanhua stood side by side in front of Sister Yuan, their expressions complex as they looked at their disciple, their gazes toward Zheng Fa tinged with resentment.
In the light screen, Zheng Fa radiated brilliance, his body taking on a somewhat transparent, glass-like quality.
Behind Uncle Huang, the Golden Core disciples stirred restlessly.
"Quiet!"
She scolded in a low voice, her face stern as she turned to the disciples behind her.
Sister Yuan and the others immediately stiffened, staring at the usually strict elder.
Uncle Huang shot them a glare and scolded:
"Throughout history, how many Golden Cores have had such an opportunity?"
"Which sect leader would use their own tribulation as a demonstration to train their disciples?"
"If you can't stay quiet and listen attentively, making such a racket, aren't you wasting the leader's painstaking efforts?"
The disciples fell silent, even their breathing barely audible.
Uncle Huang turned back to the light screen, her expression now more complex—
No matter how jealous she felt of Zheng Fa, she had to admit that Wuyi had repeatedly proven her insight.
Zheng Fa's character was just like his current demeanor—
Clear as a mirror.
...
Zheng Fa used the Jiushan Golden Core Method to make himself somewhat transparent, primarily for demonstration purposes.
He looked at the Golden Core disciples, his expression filled with anticipation.
"Can you see the trajectory of the Golden Core within me?" He formed hand seals, using himself as a teaching tool, explaining, "This is the operational pathway of the Jiushan Golden Core Method."
"In the Jiushan Golden Core Method, the sequence of the Yang Five Elements spells is…"
"Pay attention, there's a key point here…"
On the playground, only Zheng Fa's voice could be heard explaining.
Sister Yuan and the other Golden Core disciples were all ears, eager to engrave every word Zheng Fa said into their minds.
Many of them had participated in the Golden Core Project and knew just how precious the Jiushan Golden Core Method was.
In fact, there were even a few who understood that this was likely the secret method that Tianhe Zunren had relied on to dominate the Xuanwei.
Perhaps even Tianhe Zunren had never taught this secret method to his disciples with such meticulous detail.
How could they not listen carefully?
After explaining the Yang Five Elements, Zheng Fa paused, not continuing but instead asking, "Did you understand everything I just explained?"
Uncle Huang, usually calm and collected, now wore a look of astonishment.
This was truly a class!
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