Chapter 557: Frenzied Technique, Limbs? Or a Conspiracy?

I haven't done anything, just normal cultivation, and there have never been any problems.

After leaving the Faction this time and going to the Yin Gui Sect, I found that my Technique had changed a bit; I didn't notice what the change was at first, and after many days of stabilizing the Technique within my body, I finally came to find you.

After the fight, she realized the condition of her body, promptly found a place to retreat and suppress the agitation.

Then she immediately went to Longshe Shan to consult Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang released his grip and said sternly, "If you come any later, the Technique will be the same as before; once it erupts you might again endure the piercing pain of the Technique. No, this time if it erupts, can you survive, or both."

Elder Xinran heard the words and her whole body trembled.

She lifted her head, a flash of terror flickering in her eyes, followed by endless anger.

"You mean my Technique was tampered with, not that the Technique itself has a problem? And not that my cultivation has a problem?"

Elder Xinran, so clever, instantly made an association.

Chen Chuyang nodded, "The first time was an accident; the second time, it won't be."

"The issue with the Heart Sword Dao has been resolved, so it basically won't cause problems, but your Technique, once again encountering trouble, means someone has tampered with your Technique, causing it to become volatile."

Very few people can reach this step without you noticing.

Some words need not be stated clearly; Elder Xinran can comprehend them herself.

Chen Chuyang knows she can comprehend it.

Elder Xinran fell into contemplation; it seemed she had thought of something.

Tianlian Zhenren beside her listened, his eyes flickering.

Elder Xinran's prowess—she had long known that the Spirit Sword Sect's top prodigy, hailed as the Sect's greatest talent, was unfortunately plagued by the Technique for many years, unable to breakthrough, and no news about her has been heard since.

Who would have thought Elder Xinran was victimized, rather than?

It seems the Spirit Sword Sect is not so wonderful; internally, many problems exist.

Every Faction has issues; geniuses are as numerous as cattle hairs, but if you are too much of a genius, it becomes a sin.

Someone does not want a monster, and especially does not want her rapid rise to affect their rule.

Tianlian Zhenren thought of one person: the Sect Master Lingjian Zhenren of the Spirit Sword Sect; apart from him, no one in the Sect could achieve this step.

"Indeed, geniuses are envied, even the Sect Master alike."

Her senior brother is the same; not afraid of your talent, but afraid you are too talented, thereby threatening their status.

Once power reaches a certain realm, suppression arrives.

The Spirit Sword Sect is no different; these sects dislike them being overly powerful.

Thinking carefully, over the years how many geniuses have died; those geniuses were truly monster‑level talents, and in the end they died under mysterious circumstances.

"Could it be?"

Tianlian Zhenren's complexion changed; if that's the case, then things become very interesting.

Elder Xinran composed herself and clasped her hands, saying, "Please help me cleanse the Technique again."

"Fine."

Chen Chuyang acted directly, pressing against Elder Xinran's shoulder to draw out the Technique from her body.

A massive surge of Technique appeared, all rushing into Chen Chuyang's body.

Whatever the Technique was, Chen Chuyang devoured it entirely, leaving nothing behind.

Elder Xinran stood the whole time, unmoving and without resistance.

Allowing Chen Chuyang to act, Tianlian Zhenren was frightened back by that Technique, retreating dozens of meters.

Shang Hongxue was the same; having long adapted, she prepared in advance.

That Technique swept across the sky of Longshe Shan, stirring wind and clouds.

A long while.

The Technique dissipated, all swallowed by Chen Chuyang.

This scene made Tianlian Zhenren's eyes widen; as a sword‑practitioner, he naturally understood the terror of that Technique.

The rampaging, terrifying Technique was simply devoured.

"Isn't he afraid of death?"

"But that's Technique, not spiritual energy."

After swallowing the Technique, Chen Chuyang commented, "Tastes even better than last time."

……

Tianlian Zhenren fell silent.

Staring blankly at the person, for a moment she doubted that Chen Chuyang was human, but rather a beast.

Can a human even swallow that kind of Technique?

The interior of the body is a person's most vulnerable place, yet Chen Chuyang swallowed it outright.

"Hongxue, doesn't he fear trouble by doing this?"

Shang Hongxue replied lightly, "No, my brother Chuyang can swallow anything; it's just a trivial Technique, no big deal."

"My brother Chuyang can even swallow a heavenly tribulation; do you think he's scared?"

"Eh?"

Tianlian Zhenren for a moment didn't know what to say.

You can even swallow a heavenly tribulation? That's insane!

Silenced again, looking at Shang Hongxue's demeanor, it didn't seem like a lie.

"Is he truly unafraid?"

"Yes."

"Then what does he fear?"

Shang Hongxue showed a toothy smile, pointed at herself, and blinked.

Tianlian Zhenren blinked.

The two stared at each other, falling into silence.

Shang Hongxue reminded, saying, "Naturally, they're afraid of me—I'm the bane of Chuyang-gege."

She lifted her head, quite tsundere.

Tianlian Zhenren: "……"

Showing affection on the spot really made her break down.

A result she never imagined—but…

It's thanks to her asking so seriously, waiting seriously for an answer, and the result is you telling me it's like this.

After swallowing the Technique, Chen Chuyang turned and nodded at Shang Hongxue—this girl really can brag; I bet Tianlian Zhenren really believes her nonsense.

"My girl's gotten smarter, knows how to bamboozle people."

In his heart, he fully approved of Shang Hongxue's change.

That's right—only they deceive others, not the other way around.

After Xinran Zhanglao's Technique dissipated, he was like an ordinary person.

Inside his body, the Technique was reborn—those Techniques were very gentle.

Xinran Zhanglao opened his eyes, bowed his hands to Chen Chuyang, and said, "Thank you."

Chen Chuyang waved his hand: "No need to thank me; just know what to do."

Xinran Zhanglao's heart sank, he gave a bitter smile, took out a storage bag, and handed it to Chen Chuyang.

"Here you go."

"Oh dear, you're being too polite—we're old acquaintances, how could I take your payment?"

Though he said that, he was honest in action—the storage bag had already reached his hand, and he put it away.

That move was done in one fluid motion; claiming he hadn't practiced it, nobody would believe.

Xinran Zhanglao's mouth twitched: "……"

He couldn't laugh.

Tianlian Zhenren gaped again—this person treats everyone the same; at this moment, she let out a sigh of relief.

"Turns out, I'm not the only one who's been tricked."

"Even Xinran Zhanglao's been tricked—I can accept being tricked too."

Thinking that, she felt completely at ease.

Chen Chuyang reminded, "Xinran Zhanglao, be careful—don't get tricked again."

"If there's another problem next time, feel free to come find me anytime."