Chapter 184: Do Not Practice New Methods! (A Large Two-in-One Chapter)

"Tomorrow is the day of Awakening."

Inside the private room, a group of young men and women wore expressions of anticipation and anxiety.

"I wonder which of us will be able to Awaken?" the fat man Liu Ye said, a trace of disappointment in his eyes, "Sigh, I asked my parents and a bunch of my relatives, even those beyond the fifth degree of kinship, and none of them are Transcendental. It seems I don't have a chance either."

"The probability of Awakening is said to be only one percent, or even one in ten thousand. Better not think about it; just study hard and get into a good university," someone said.

"Even if you do Awaken and become a Transcendental, you have to face monsters every day. Who knows when you might be killed by one," others said, comforting themselves this way.

"Why are we talking about such depressing topics at a gathering today?" Fang Yuan said, picking up his drink, "Feng Yan, come on, let's drink together."

Lin Chao also picked up his drink.

He had already experienced such class reunions many times.

He knew that in the days to come, they would most likely go their separate ways, each with their own life.

Even if he occasionally heard news of someone, it would be from the mouths of others.

"Right, let's not talk about unhappy things today."

Everyone picked up their water glasses, wearing bright smiles on their faces and saying exaggerated things.

Lin Chao drank his beverage; though he was in the crowd, he was like an outsider.

"Feng Yan, come, sing a song." Fang Yuan looked at Lin Chao, who was sitting quietly to the side, and pulled him to join the crowd.

The gathering was very peaceful, with no conflicts occurring.

Many people were crying their eyes out, but to Lin Chao, it was all too calm.

The night breeze blew against Lin Chao's face, feeling slightly cool. Fang Yuan's hand rested on Lin Chao's shoulder: "Feng Yan, you are too unsociable.

You are clearly the most handsome among us, yet at today's gathering, no one even wrote you a love letter."

Fang Yuan said, laughing out loud.

Today's gathering was also a moment for many young men and women to reveal their true feelings.

Lin Chao shrugged indifferently.

Such a peaceful life—being peaceful was good enough.

There was no need to add anything different.

"Feng Yan, goodbye."

Behind the entertainment complex, three girls came out of the main gate. The one speaking was a girl with a bit of baby fat, named Pan Tian.

The three girls looked at Lin Chao, their faces filled with youthful smiles.

"Pan Tian... Tian, goodbye." Lin Chao thought for a moment, recalled the other person's name, and replied.

Watching the three leave, Fang Yuan shook his head: "I even suspect there is something wrong with your sexual orientation.

With those three girls, if you were a bit more proactive, wouldn't you have won them over with a wave of your hand?"

Lin Chao smiled: "If I were proactive every time, wouldn't I be able to win over a whole busload?"

Being proactive indeed creates opportunities.

Of course, being proactive is not the same as being a sycophant.

"Haha," Fang Yuan laughed, "I'm off."

"Goodbye."

Lin Chao's figure dissipated into the black night sky, where dark clouds gathered.

Hong Yin held up an umbrella and held it for Lin Chao.

"My Lord, what shall we do next?"

At this moment, Hong Yin had already straightened his posture.

He felt that the Feng Yan before him was not as simple as he had imagined.

"Continue to sweep away... monsters, and..." Lin Chao looked at Hong Yin, "I need more Ghosts."

"Understood." Hong Yin nodded, his expression remaining indifferent.

A black sedan pulled up, and Lin Chao got into the car.

Not far away, Zhu Yan held an umbrella, her gaze sweeping over Hong Yin and Lin Chao. With a fleeting glance, she withdrew her gaze.

Lin Chao gave Zhu Yan a meaningful look.

The car drove slowly, and Hong Yin said: "My Lord, a guest has come to your home; it is the Clone... Jian Lie."

"Stop the car nearby," Lin Chao said.

"Very well."

After getting out of the car, Lin Chao returned home.

Before he had even entered the room, Lin Chao heard Jian Lie's voice.

"Xiao Yan, you're back?" Jian Lie's face wore a joyful expression.

"Mm."

At this time, Jian Fang, who had been sitting there, spoke: "Feng Yan, I plan to go to Kyoto with Jian Lie to work and earn money."

Lin Chao hesitated for a moment: "Okay."

Jian Yi leaving did not exceed Lin Chao's expectations.

Beside them, Jian Lie stroked his chin: "Don't worry, I will take good care of your Aunt Jian and won't let anyone hurt her in the slightest."

Four dishes and one soup had already been placed on the table, and the three of them began to eat.

Except for Jian Lie, who kept talking, Lin Chao and Jian Fang were both very silent.

After the meal, Jian Lie left.

Lin Chao tidied up the table and washed the bowls and chopsticks.

Jian Fang stood by the balcony, still holding a cigarette between her fingers.

"Feng Yan."

"Yes." Lin Chao responded and walked over.

"Do you know the cultivation path of the Transcendental?" Jian Fang exhaled a smoke ring, which dissipated into the air.

"I seem to have heard of it."

"Cultivation is divided into the Ancient Method and the New Method.

All Transcendental cultivation nowadays is the New Method; I hope you will not practice the New Method." Jian Fang turned her head and looked into Lin Chao's eyes.

The expression in her eyes was complex; it was the first time Lin Chao had seen such a look from Jian Yi.

He knew that this look from Jian Yi carried a hint of a request.

In the current Qiyuan World, Lin Chao knew that the Transcendental within the Spider all followed the New Method.

It could be said that no one chose the Ancient Method.

The Ancient Method had long since been eliminated.

It is very difficult for the Ancient Method to produce a Third Tier Transcendent, and Seventh-Order Transcendents are practically non-existent.

"I..."

Jian Fang looked at Lin Chao, then she looked up at the sky: "Any Transcendent who practices the New Method is..."

Lin Chao also looked up at the sky at this moment.

He naturally knew what Jian Yi meant.

Is there a problem with the cultivation of the New Method?

Every Transcendent who practices the New Method has been targeted by that existence in the sky.

Did Jian Yi tell him these things in the hope that he would not practice the New Method, so as to have a chance to go to the Otherworld?

He understood Jian Yi's good intentions instantly.

"Okay, Jian Yi, I will not practice the New Method." Lin Chao nodded.

To him, there was no difference between the New Method and the Ancient Method.

There was no problem with learning the Ancient Method either.

Moreover, when he cultivated, he did not rely entirely on the Transcendental system of this world.

"Good." A relaxed smile appeared on Jian Fang's face.

June is rainy; on the school playground, the drizzle fell incessantly, yet it could not extinguish the enthusiasm of the young boys and girls.

Over a hundred boys and girls stepped forward, placed their hands on a round stone, and then withdrew them.

This was the test for the Day of Awakening.

However, because this test is standardized nationwide, it consumes too many resources every year.

Therefore, the round stone tool used for this test is not the best, and one cannot immediately know if they have the talent of a Transcendent.

After the test, it takes about three days for the results to come out.

"Feng Yan, how do you feel?" Fang Yuan asked from the side.

"I don't feel anything." He truly felt nothing.

He was not very concerned about this test either.

No matter what the result was, he would have a school to attend.

"I hope I can pass." There was a smile on Fang Yuan's face; no matter when, he always wore a confident smile.

Ahead, a burst of noise came.

Fang Yuan looked over and immediately saw a young man dressed in white.

An expression of envy appeared on Fang Yuan's face: "That is Huang Qingfeng; his maternal grandfather is a Transcendent.

He has used the tools at home to test before and has the talent of a Transcendent.

Coming to test this time, it is a sure thing."

Huang Qingfeng was in the center of the crowd, wearing a humble smile on his face.

Teachers cleared the way for him, the director had a smile on his face, and the principal also had a kind expression.

However, no matter how humble he was, the air of triumph on his face could not be hidden.

After the Awakening test ended, there was a two-day major exam.

For ninety-nine percent of people, this major exam was the most important thing.

It could be said that this is the only truly fair exam they will be able to enjoy in their lives, and it is also the exam where Ordinary people have the greatest chance to turn their lives around.

The rain was still continuing, and Lin Chao had already finished the exam.

This time, Lin Chao did not wait quietly; instead, after handing in his test paper, he saw that the time was about right and left the exam hall.

Outside the exam hall, a voice came: "Are you Feng Yan?"

Huang Qingfeng stood outside the school gate with an expression of surprise on his face.

"I have met Senior Jian Fang," Huang Qingfeng said, adding, "This is my business card; let's keep in touch if there is an opportunity."

As Huang Qingfeng spoke, he handed the business card to Lin Chao.

"Mm." Lin Chao took the business card and also responded to Huang Qingfeng's greeting.

Without further conversation, Lin Chao left directly.

At this moment, the old man beside Huang Qingfeng suddenly spoke, his words carrying a hint of mockery: "Young Master, Jian Fang is nothing but a Clone, a lowly thing.

That Feng Yan, the adopted son of a Clone, is even less than that; how is he worth such treatment from you, Young Master?"

The expression on Huang Qingfeng's face turned slightly cold: "Yang Lao, I do not wish to hear such words a second time."

The old man's expression changed slightly, and in the end, he said nothing more.

Not far away, Hong Yin came over again holding an umbrella, his face cold as always.

"Sir, should that old man be killed?"

"As you wish." Lin Chao stretched his back.

Hong Yin opened the car door, and Lin Chao entered the car.

"Then... shall he die of illness tomorrow?" A cold smile curled at the corners of Hong Yin's mouth.

Lin Chao did not speak, sitting quietly in the car.

"Sir, are you going to Dark Light Academy in three months?" Hong Yin said from the side.

"Mm." Lin Chao nodded.

The start of the term at Dark Light Academy is after three months.

For Lin Chao to go to Dark Light Academy, it could almost be said there is no problem.

Even without Jian Lie's connection, Lin Chao has his own channels to get into Dark Light Academy.

"It seems that during this period, we must quickly sweep away the demons and Ghosts in the surrounding area, and then go to Dark Light Academy to establish a base."

Lin Chao nodded.

It is better for this group of Ghosts under his command to follow him to Dark Light Academy.

Dark Light Academy is, after all, one of the Ten Great Extraordinary Academies, and there are many Transcendentals there.

Unlike Ge'en City, which is merely a remote place.

There are many strong individuals there.

With the strength of the Ghosts currently under Lin Chao, they cannot be considered the very top when placed at Dark Light Academy.

Therefore, during this period, Lin Chao must continue to improve his strength.

At the same time, he must contract more Ghosts, collect more subordinates, and gradually strengthen his own power.

The enemy this time is far too powerful.

It is even... to be an enemy of the entire world.

After all, the strong who practice the New Method may all have problems.

"This time, I am taking you, Sir, to Gao'ang City, which is near Ge'en City; there are also quite a few Ghosts there, though their strength is not high."

"Good." Lin Chao nodded; as he contracts more and more Ghosts, his subordinate forces become stronger.

His own strength also becomes stronger.

Beside him, Hong Yin looked at Lin Chao, and he was also very curious in his heart.

Where exactly is the limit of Sir?

How many more Ghosts can he contract?

Two months of time flashed by.

Lin Chao picked up the phone, and Jian Lie's voice came from the other end.

"Xiao Yan, how have you been lately?"

"Not bad, not bad. I passed the Awakening test, and my grades were Excellent; even without me, I could get into Dark Light Academy."

"I deposited fifty thousand yuan into your bank card; use it for now."

"If you encounter any difficulties when going to Dark Light Academy, go find a friend of mine, Wang Siquan. This is his phone number; just say I told you to go."

"I saved his life; he will take good care of you."

Jian Lie hung up the phone, a smile on his face: "Cough, cough..."

He coughed incessantly and even coughed up fresh blood.

"Boss..." A middle-aged man showed a worried expression on his face, "You are pushing yourself too hard; your body probably won't be able to hold up..."

Jian Lie wiped the blood foam from the corner of his mouth with his hand: "A once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity, how could I miss it?"

"The Upper Councilor promised me that as long as we put in more effort regarding the Demon Cave during this time and earn more contributions, he will help us Clones push the bill."

"These sacrifices of mine are nothing at all."

"Besides, Jian Fang is working even harder than me; these of mine are nothing at all."

"But... Boss, your injuries really need recuperation, otherwise, it will damage your foundation."

"Foundation? I am already at the Sixth Tier."

"Clones can never break through to the Seventh Tier in this life; it doesn't matter if my foundation is damaged or not." Jian Lie smiled calmly.

"Sigh." The middle-aged man sighed.

"Right, tell the Moon-Crossing brothers in Xinghai City that Jian Fang's... adopted son is going to Dark Light Academy to study; have them take extra care of him."

"Jian Fang's adopted son?" A suspicious look appeared on the middle-aged man's face.

Clones have no right to reproduce and cannot bear children.

Sir Jian Fang actually has an adopted son.

Presumably, that adopted son is also a human.

"Good, I will notify them right away." The middle-aged man said, then turned and left.

"Cough, cough..." Jian Lie coughed, coughing up more blood foam; he covered his chest with his hand, a confused look on his face, "Upper Councilor, do not let me down."

"Sir, this is the cultivation method of the Feng Family."

A hoarse voice came, and a desolate old man walked over; his eyes were dim and lifeless, as if he were terminally ill.

In his hand, he was holding a piece of parchment.

"Yuan Kong, well done." Lin Chao took the parchment and began to read it carefully.

Over these two months, Lin Chao could be said to have traveled through dozens of nearby cities.

Every day, he was busy contracting Ghosts and devouring monsters.

Lin Chao's harvest was quite bountiful.

This Yuan Kong was a Ghost newly contracted by Lin Chao, and he was comparable to a Seventh Tier powerhouse.

His strength was very great, even a cut above Hong Yin.

By now, Lin Chao had already contracted nearly six hundred Ghosts.

Among these six hundred Ghosts, there were already three at the Seventh Tier.

As for the Sixth Tier, there were thirteen.

The rest were Fifth Tier, Fourth Tier, and Third Tier.

Now, if all of Lin Chao's Ghosts were gathered together in Jing Country, they could be considered a major power.

"My Lord, tomorrow I will head to Xinghai City with Hong Yin," Yuan Kong said, his voice aged.

"Good," Lin Chao nodded.

This had already been planned beforehand.

In the remaining month, Lin Chao would continue to contract Ghosts.

Meanwhile, Hong Yin and the other Ghosts would head to Xinghai City to lay a foundation for Lin Chao.

"Be careful... do not expose yourselves," Lin Chao added.

"As you command," Yuan Kong said, then quietly departed.

Ten minutes later, Hong Yin's figure appeared, the expression on his face indifferent: "Has my Lord already obtained the cultivation method of the Feng Family?"

"Mm," Yuan Kong nodded, a sharp glint appearing in his previously dull eyes.

"I am very much looking forward to seeing what my Lord will become once he begins cultivation," Hong Yin licked his lips, a rare look of anticipation appearing in his eyes.

"My own strength has not progressed for a hundred years.

I hope my Lord will allow me to enjoy the... pleasure of a boost in strength," Yuan Kong said.

After contracting with a member of the Feng Family, as the Feng Family member's strength increased, these Ghosts would also receive a slight increase in their own strength.

At the same time, the upper limit of the Ghosts would also rise.

Of course, this kind of increase was not very high.

For some Ghosts, after contracting with Afeng Family member, their strength might not increase by even one percent in their entire lifetime.

If they were lucky, being able to increase by one-tenth would be quite good.

Therefore, not all Ghosts were willing to contract with members of the Feng Family.

However, the master that Hong Yin and the others had contracted with was no ordinary person.

He had been able to contract so many Ghosts even before practicing the Feng Family's method.

It seemed as if there was no limit.

They were also very expectant.

When this master used the Feng Family's method to step into the First Tier, would their strength be able to increase by one ten-thousandth?

When he stepped into the Seventh Tier, would their strength be able to increase by one-third?

These were all the limits they knew of.

Back then, when Feng Shanyue broke through to the Seventh Tier, Hong Yin's sister's strength had increased by one-third, which could be said to be terrifying.

In the room, Lin Chao flipped through the parchment, his face full of contemplation.

And in the surrounding area, many Ghosts stopped what they were doing, waiting quietly.

They wanted to see what their future would look like following this master.

PS: I feel the recent plot has been too oppressive and dull, and the content was a bit boring to write, leading to a bumpy writing process. I apologize to everyone here.

I will work hard to improve in the future!

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