Does anyone actually Believes That My Master Is A Mortal?

Wayless Sect, within the Chu Yuan Palace.

At this very moment.

Chu Yuan sat cross-legged in the center of the palace, absorbing Spiritual Energy, ready to make his breakthrough.

Solemnity filled his face.

He appeared very dignified.

He was about to attempt the breakthrough.

Before doing so, he planned to adjust his mental state and his condition.

To ensure nothing could go wrong in his breakthrough.

So, Chu Yuan was reading through books "borrowed" from the Changhe Sect.

"According to the methods described in the book, I need to absorb Spiritual Energy to its peak, then in one vigorous effort, break through the bottleneck."

"Moreover, the Cultivator's Complete Guide to Cultivation states that during a breakthrough, one's mental state, condition, and Mana should be at their peaks. It's also essential to survey the surroundings to ensure personal safety. Since there are no defenses during a breakthrough, ensuring there are no dangers nearby is crucial."

"If possible, it is also advised to invite a powerful entity for protection against any accidents, as disruptions during a breakthrough could at minimum shake one's foundation, or at worst, lead to deviating from the path and the consequences are unimaginable."

"However, I don't have such a powerful entity, so that's out of the question."

"Let's see if there's anything in the back about proceeding without a great power to protect me."

"Hmm, and then after that it's 'gather energy into the body, shatter the Golden Core to form the infant… what the heck, shatter the Golden Core to form the infant??'"

Chu Yuan was stunned for a moment.

He silently flipped over the book in his hand to check the cover.

Cultivator's Complete Guide to Cultivation—Golden Core Chapter.

'On How to Safely Break Through to the Golden Core Realm.'

Chu Yuan: "?"

Wasn't I supposed to break through from the Early Qi Refining Stage to the Mid-Stage?

Why am I looking at this?

I'm sure I started reading from the first page, the first page is the Golden Core Chapter??

Chu Yuan looked more closely.

And then he discovered.

There was no description of the breakthrough method for the Qi Refinement Stage in this book.

Let's not even talk about the Qi Refinement Stage, even the Foundation Establishment Realm wasn't mentioned…

Damn!

Without even the methods for Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Stages, what kind of 'Complete Guide to Cultivation' is this?

Are those in the Qi Refinement Stage not worthy of consideration?

Chu Yuan's face darkened.

He tossed the book aside.

Forget about reading.

All that fancy nonsense.

Just proceed with the breakthrough.

Chu Yuan abandoned the idea of an 'official breakthrough'.

He started to absorb Spiritual Energy, deciding to go straight for the breakthrough.

The Spiritual Energy in the palace began to converge upon him.

Chu Yuan was preparing for the breakthrough.

It was at this moment.

A faint voice traveled into the palace from outside.

"Disciple Ye Luo returns to the sect today and has come to pay respect to Respected Master. May Respected Master please show himself…"

Upon hearing this.

The carefully gathered Spiritual Energy around Chu Yuan dispersed in fright.

Looking at the dissipating Spiritual Energy around him.

Chu Yuan's face contorted with anger.

Doesn't he know that gathering Spiritual Energy for a breakthrough is a strenuous task?!

"Who is it…"

"Ye Luo? What is this lad doing back at this time?"

Chu Yuan's eyes widened.

But recalling it was Ye Luo, his anger ebbed a little.

It was fortunate it wasn't Zhang Han. Otherwise, Chu Yuan's rage would have peaked.

Although both Zhang Han and Ye Luo had betrayed Chu Yuan, causing him to drop in Realm,

Chu Yuan only remembered Zhang Han.

Compared to Ye Luo, whom he had not noticed, Zhang Han, who completed his breakthrough just seconds before Chu Yuan's detection, was truly infuriating.

If only Chu Yuan wasn't at a lower Realm and able to best his disciple, he surely would have taught Zhang Han a lesson, to let him understand why the flower is so red.

Sigh…

Chu Yuan took a deep breath and adjusted his state, resuming his usual calm demeanor.

Don't get angry, don't get angry.

Murmuring to himself, Chu Yuan stood up and walked towards the door, preparing to go outside.

He slowly pushed open the grand doors of the palace.

At the moment when he pushed open a crack in the great door.

Noises of birds chirping and insects buzzing came through.

Chu Yuan frowned slightly.

He was somewhat surprised.

He discovered that the soundproofing in his palace was getting better and better.

In the past, he could still hear some faint sounds of birds and insects, leading him to suspect that Zhang Han and Su Qianyuan had eaten all the birds and insects nearby.

It was only later that he realized, it was because the soundproofing of his palace was too good.

Now, it felt like the soundproofing was even better.

Once the door was closed, he couldn't hear anything at all.

Could this palace upgrade itself automatically?

As the thought crossed Chu Yuan's mind, he didn't ponder it deeply, instead shifting his attention outside the palace.

At this moment, outside his palace.

Ye Luo was kneeling there.

"Hmm? Get up, how come you're back, lad?"

Chu Yuan gestured with his hand and spoke.

"Since descending the mountain, this disciple has not had the opportunity to see the Respected Master again. Now that I have some free time, naturally I must pay a visit. It has been a while, Respected Master, may I ask if you are in good health?"

Ye Luo stood up, speaking reverently.

"This master is of course in good health. As for you, it's thoughtful of you to remember to come and see your master."

Hearing Ye Luo's words, the slight frustration that was building in the bottom of Chu Yuan's heart also dissipated.

This disciple was considerate indeed.

Much better than someone who seemed honest on the surface, but was backstabbing every day behind the scenes.

"Come on, don't stand there, come in and we'll talk."

Chu Yuan walked back inside the palace.

Upon hearing these words.

Ye Luo, standing in front of the palace, was slightly stunned.

Respected Master...

Respected Master invited him in?

To enter the Respected Master's sleeping quarters?!

Was he worthy of such an honor?!

No, no, no, in the past he was not worthy, not even daring to sneak a peek, but now it was different.

The Respected Master personally invited him in!!

Unable to contain his excitement, Ye Luo stood and walked into the palace.

He stepped into the residence.

There were no Magical Treasures paving the floor, no Spiritual Treasures hanging everywhere, nor was there the pervasive Dao Yun that was beyond description, as he had imagined.

In Ye Luo's field of vision, the interior of the palace was very sparse.

There was only a meditation cushion placed in the center of the hall, and in the corner on the other side there was a desk with a few books on it, as well as a sword not even worthy of being called a Mortal Treasure.

Everything seemed so plain and unadorned.

Not to mention the Dao Yun, there wasn't even a hint of Mana fluctuation.

Is this...

Respected Master's sleeping quarters?

It's too poor, cough, too shabby.

Could this be a return to simplicity?

Various thoughts swirled in Ye Luo's head.

It shouldn't be, a return to simplicity wouldn't result in such a barren sleeping quarters, unless...

A notion inexplicably arose in Ye Luo's mind.

Unless the Respected Master was indeed not far from Ascension and planned to settle his affairs before ascending, so he tidied up everything in the sleeping quarters.

This thought...

Ye Luo glanced carefully at his Respected Master.

Was the Respected Master really reduced to the Qi Refinement Stage as the rumors said...

The Respected Master must truly be close to Ascension.

Then everything would make sense.

"Respected Master…"

Thinking of his Respected Master's imminent Ascension, Ye Luo felt both excitement and a sense of loss, unsure of what to say.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"What's the matter?"

Chu Yuan asked with a puzzled look.

"No... nothing."

Ye Luo shook his head and answered.

"Nothing? You surely didn't come merely to see me, with no other matter at hand, did you? Really nothing?"

Chu Yuan rolled his eyes.

With nothing else to do, coming to see him, wasting his time during his breakthrough, that would indeed be sheer boredom…