Chapter 86: Elder, Please Enter the Pot

"Your Technique?"

Elder Xinran smiled faintly and said, "These Techniques also trouble me; there are too many for me to fully absorb. Over time, if left untreated, they grew to their current magnitude. If I weren't the Protector, they would probably be even more terrifying."

"My constitution is rather special; these Techniques are generated by my own body, so—."

Special constitution?

Chen Chuyang was startled, and instinctively reached out again to probe her arm. Their Spiritual Sense extended from the arm to the heart; those Techniques continuously struck Chen Chuyang's Spiritual Sense, amounting to less than a tenth, at most lasting only a few seconds. Chen Chuyang took a deep breath and then began examining her bodily composition.

Upon seeing this, they were shocked; indeed, it was much like Shang Hongxue's—both possessed a peculiar makeup. Inside the body, it was all Technique, or rather, her physique was enveloped by countless swords; every cell harbored terrifying sword intent, constantly exuding dreadful Technique. Her organs were even more terrifying, with Technique filling them completely, leaving no room for other energy.

Within her dantian were also countless Techniques, filling every corner, turning her entire body into a body of Technique. In short, she was a time bomb; if it didn't detonate, it was fine, but once it did, Longshe Cheng inside and out would instantly crumble to dust. It was that terrifying, that absurd.

Frightened, Chen Chuyang quickly withdrew their Spiritual Sense, but it was a step too late; the Spiritual Sense was shredded into dust.

"Hmm."

Chen Chuyang's complexion changed, looking rather grim; those Techniques tried to seep into his body, but the Golden Core in his dantian rotated, absorbing all the Techniques, thereby preventing bodily damage.

It must be said, the destructive force of these Techniques is truly formidable; no wonder Elder Xinran has such a headache—anyone who comes into contact gets a headache. This is no longer something ordinary pills can fix; generally, such issues must be solved by her herself, from within outward, which is the best approach.

Elder Xinran gave a bitter smile, "I know this, but I cannot do it."

The excess Technique has caused problems in my body; I cannot contain these Techniques, nor can I absorb them.

My constitution has issues, my cultivation method has issues; in short, unless these Techniques are removed, I cannot… control my body.

Thus something is needed to consume these Techniques; Elder Xinran went out this time, hoping to find a solution.

If it truly doesn't work, then…

"Let me think, your Technique is indeed excessive; I'll see if there's a way to absorb these Techniques."

These Techniques are valuable, yet also poison; a single misstep could cause Longshe Shan itself to be destroyed.

Chen Chuyang dared not be careless nor act recklessly; a foolproof method must be devised, so it can be… absolutely fail‑proof.

Sitting down, they began to calculate; relying on Item is hard to suppress.

Multiple aspects and various means must work together as Protector to accomplish… devouring.

Chen Chuyang could not bear to waste so much Technique; if placed into a Formation, it would surely boost the Formation's power, and for himself, he could also comprehend these Techniques, thereby grasping sword intent and then mastering sword methods.

Men, after all, are naturally fond of swords, mainly because they're handsome.

Chen Chuyang is no exception; he simply never had the chance to practice. Sword training requires perseverance; those lacking talent need decades, whereas the gifted need only a few years.

With this extra Technique and the Golden Core in Chen Chuyang's body, perhaps a shortcut can be taken.

The Golden Core is also interested in these Techniques, but Chen Chuyang cannot forcefully devour them; it carries certain risks.

Chen Churan worried, "Second brother, if it's truly dangerous, you—"

She advised against second brother doing so; the master's cultivation is too strong for him to bear.

Even a small amount of Technique could instantly kill second brother.

Longshe Shan and second brother must not encounter any issues.

Otherwise, Chen Churan would regret it for life.

Chen Chuyang raised his hand: "No problem, you don't need to worry."

Then he began preparing the Item; many Items were being prepared. Elder Xinran was excellent experimental material and could not be wasted.

Moreover, Elder Xinran would pay a reward; he was fretting over a lack of spiritual stones, hoping to earn some from her.

Technique, spiritual stones, or any other treasures in her hand, were all things Chen Chuyang needed.

An Elder of the Spirit Sword Sect could not possibly lack good items.

Preparing the Item took half an hour, and many spiritual medicines were added. Chen Chuyang looked at the pot of black liquid before him, which exuded a strong aroma, and nodded in satisfaction: "This is the right smell, this is the right color; it can't be wrong."

"Elder Xinran, please go into the pot."

Elder Xinran was stunned, staring at the pot of black, nauseating liquid, and for the first time felt a retreating thought.

She didn't want to treat it anymore.

Indeed, that smell was too overwhelming, even more intense than the odor when disciple Chen Churan returned.

"Um… does the smell always stay this intense?"

The instinctively repulsive smell made Elder Xinran resist a matter for the first time.

Chen Chuyang chuckled, "Elder Xinran, rest assured, it's guaranteed effective; hurry into the pot, don't waste its potency."

Elder Xinran: "……"

At that moment, she was stunned.

Thinking of her own body, she finally, reluctantly stepped onto the pot.

The pot was huge; not sure if it had grown, Chen Churan found it had doubled in size compared to the previous time.

The Item inside kept emitting a pungent odor; the master truly entered.

"Second brother, nothing will happen, right? If something goes wrong, the master—she, the old lady—?"

If that Technique erupts, they'll all be in danger.

The threat to life made Chen Churan have to be cautious.

Chen Chuyang spoke through the channel, "Don't worry, sister, nothing will happen. Your second brother never does anything without certainty."

Then, with a flick of his right hand, the Mixed Primordial Bell appeared in his palm.

"Go."

The Mixed Primordial Bell expanded, enveloping the entire pot.

It isolated Elder Xinran; the Mixed Primordial Bell descended, perfectly separating the inside from the outside world, so Chen Chuyang could not hear the conversation between the two inside.

Meanwhile, Chen Chuyang could hear the words inside and also see Elder Xinran staring in astonishment at the Mixed Primordial Bell before her; clearly, she did not expect Chen Chuyang to have such a Spiritual Artifact in his hand.

It wasn't just Elder Xinran; younger sister Chen Churan was also frightened—was that Spiritual Artifact in front of her belonging to second brother?

Since when does second brother have such a Spiritual Artifact?

The rank is still not low.

Second brother, is this your Spiritual Artifact?

Never-before-seen Spiritual Artifact, its rank is even stronger than one's own Clear Heart Sword; that aura is very strong.

Chen Churan instinctively looked at his own Clear Heart Sword, compared them, and found it far inferior.

Although both are middle-grade Spiritual Artifacts, there is actually a gap.

Chen Chuyang's Hunyuan Bell has undergone a transformation before; this time is the same, and Chen Chuyang wants to let it transform again.

Absorb it for me.

Only saw that Xinran Zhanglao's body had several strands of sword qi overflowing, which were absorbed by the Hunyuan Bell.

These sword qi could not break through the Hunyuan Bell's defense.

Boom boom boom.

Immediately after, a several-fold sword qi burst erupted, colliding with the Hunyuan Bell, producing a piercing sound.