[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core-":3,"chapter-longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-1025":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1872225,2478,"Chapter 1025 - 57: Deceit-Banishing and Deceit-Slaying Spell","longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-1025",1025,"\u003Cp>The guardians of Yuntian Star were summoned back, though their hearts were filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they faced immense pressure at their respective posts, and leaving would pose great risks, possibly leading to the fall of the defended areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the reputation of the Elders Council still held weight, and they dared not openly defy them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, unless a guardian was truly unable to leave, all others returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose of the Elders Council left them with many guesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only knew it must be something very important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even with mental preparation, upon hearing the Great Elder’s words, they couldn’t react immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, a guardian spoke: \"Great Elder, what did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he simply couldn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of evil spirits was brief, yet left a deep impression on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Difficult to defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible to kill, they could only be sealed, and even sealing relied on the spirits’ own abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the early years, there was hope to eliminate evil spirits, and some are still tirelessly researching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, no one holds out hope for eliminating evil spirits anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best expectation is to seal all evil spirits and return to normalcy on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, what the Great Elder spoke of was \"complete eradication.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In meetings, some things should not be spoken casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Great Elder says \"complete eradication,\" then it must be complete eradication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Great Elder, this is no joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great Elder, could there have been a breakthrough in research? We’ve received no news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the meeting room became a bit chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder looked at the restless guardians, not saying much, as such a reaction was within the Elders Council’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even they were half skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Great Elder thought of that mysterious force, knowing that, regardless of disbelief, he had to continue speaking. After the guardians calmed down a bit, he tapped the meeting table: \"Quiet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder was indeed the acknowledged strongest force of Yuntian Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With high prestige, instantly, all the guardians quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Great Elder continued: \"I know you’re puzzled, but the method is genuine, offering certain assurance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guardian caught an incongruity in the Great Elder’s words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great Elder, you mentioned ’certain assurance,’ so does that mean the Elders Council can’t confirm 100% either?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guardians quickly calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, Great Elder, surely you’re not unsure of the method’s success rate too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If success isn’t guaranteed, the risks should be considerable; are you hoping for us to experiment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting room atmosphere turned chaotic again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder quieted everyone, then continued: \"Certain assurance is merely a more cautious phrasing; truthfully, whether or not this method succeeds, we won’t have to worry about evil spirits afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might be unclear, but the Elders Council understood well that mysterious force, capable even of reviving people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolving grievances is merely a trifle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, such remarks only left the guardians more perplexed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the Great Elder didn’t intend to reveal more, merely stating firmly: \"You’re not here to choose but to execute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To confront evil spirits present worldwide, the Elders Council wielded significant power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To some extent, they could act independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, such power was rarely exercised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once exercised, it promised significant consequences, possibly impacting the world’s fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guardians exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still filled with doubt, ultimately someone spoke: \"Great Elder, what exactly is this method?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the case, they had to inquire about the method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder didn’t waste words, directly taking out several Jade Tokens, then under the guardians’ puzzled gazes, he picked them up and said: \"We’ve obtained a Secret Technique; through this technique, we can suppress evil spirits, transcend them, allowing complete disappearance. This Secret Technique is what you all must learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great Elder, regardless of what the Secret Technique is, even if it exists, how long will we need to learn it? A method to eliminate evil spirits hardly seems like something to learn quickly.\" Someone immediately questioned. \"And Great Elder, what are those Jade Tokens in your hand, what are their functions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder regarded the questioner with some satisfaction; with queries raised, there was less need for him to explain too much, so he stated directly: \"Relax, the issue of short-term learning has been addressed, thanks to the Jade Tokens. Using them, you can immediately acquire the Secret Technique. As for others, you’ll have to teach them slowly; this will be one of the guardians’ future responsibilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder’s words caused a stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They never imagined a Jade Token could immediately impart the Secret Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They immediately thought of certain special evil spirits capable of such feats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note that evil spirit abilities should not be overused, or there’s a risk of assimilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder seemed aware of this, quickly added: \"Rest assured, this ability won’t affect you; it’s not an evil spirit’s ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a signal from the Great Elder, staff quickly distributed the Jade Tokens, each guardian had one placed on their desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Place the Jade Token on your forehead to directly receive the Secret Technique; everyone, use it now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Elder didn’t intend for anyone to take them away; they had to be used here.\u003C\u002Fp>",878,"2026-06-10T05:51:01.449Z",1,"novelbin.me","be690a3e627a1195236d95fde7ab685ae7c49eed36171cfc4b76b55d17f6a273","longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-1026","longevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--chapter-1024",1305,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-martial-arts-starting-from-inner-core--cover.jpg"]