Chapter 31 Unlocks New Opportunities

At Black Magpie Mountain, in the Immortal Learning Tower, Chen Li would give lessons to those little rascals whenever he had free time.

Today's lecture was on "Combat Techniques."

Inside a room on the second floor, named the "Immortal Teaching Room."

It was set up like a classroom, with a blackboard at the front and four small desks lined up in a row!

The eldest, Chen Songli, sat upright, flipping through a First-Grade Formation book; the second, Chen Songyan, was staring out the window in a daze; the third, Chen Song Xuan, was staring blankly at the blackboard; and the fourth, Songxiao, was also reading a First-Grade Formation book, though he looked a bit sleepy.

When Chen Li arrived at the Immortal Teaching Room, the little ones focused their attention on the blackboard as soon as they saw him. They stood up one after another and said, "Greetings, Father."

"Sit down, everyone. Today we will talk about how Cultivators engage in 'Combat Techniques'."

Seeing that several of them were distracted, Chen Li asked a question: "Tell me, when you encounter an enemy with similar cultivation to yours, how would you kill them? Songxiao, let's start with you. Tell me your thoughts!"

Chen Songxiao's small head spun quickly as he said, "Father, I just learned the Harvesting Technique. I'll use it to harvest his head! I also learned Fire Control, so I'll start a fire and burn him to death directly."

Chen Li nodded. Although it was a bit childish, it showed he had at least thought about it.

It was the third child's turn. Chen Song Xuan said, "Father, if one uses the Harvesting Technique, the opponent might dodge. So, I was thinking that if I had a First-Grade Spirit Trapping Formation, I'd lure him there first. Once the enemy is trapped, I'd use my strongest attack. If they don't die, I'll run!"

Chen Li nodded; this third son truly understood his heart.

"Second son, your turn!"

After pondering for a while, the second son, Chen Songyan, squeezed out a sentence: "The same method as Third Brother!"

Chen Li nodded again. Before he could call on her, Songli blurted out her answer.

"Father, my idea is to strengthen the strongest attack on top of Third Brother's foundation. Use several sets of attacks; the opponent definitely won't be able to withstand it!"

"Songli's idea is good, but not enough!" Chen Li praised his eldest daughter.

He continued, "Besides this method, the most important thing is to have your own unique close-quarters killing move. If Talismans and Formations cannot achieve their intended effect, you must have a unique skill that allows you to fight the opponent hand-to-hand!"

Chen Li began his lecture. Half an hour later, the class ended. He had instilled in them the ideas of controlling the opponent first, preparing multiple sets of attack methods, having an awareness of when to escape, and so on.

After the lesson, Chen Li came to check their knowledge of Formations, but the third son, Chen Song Xuan, raised his hand.

Chen Song Xuan said directly, "Father, Formation knowledge is so difficult! It wastes so much time. I don't think I'm suited for learning Formations."

The other three turned to look at Chen Song Xuan, thinking to themselves: "So brave? Father is a Formation Master; if we don't learn Formations, what will we learn?"

Chen Li didn't expect the third child to speak his mind so directly. He asked patiently, "Where exactly is the difficulty?"

Chen Song Xuan replied immediately, "Comprehending and inscribing Formation Runes!"

Chen Li thought for a moment. Without talent, the Dao of Formations is indeed difficult to master; if you don't get it, you just don't get it.

Chen Li replied, "Not learning Formation knowledge at all won't do. Basic knowledge must be learned. You don't have to comprehend those profound Formation Runes, but you must understand how to use Formations, how to destroy them, and how to identify Formation ambushes!"

Chen Li added, "Song Xuan, since you find Formation Runes difficult to comprehend, you can spend your time on other Formation knowledge. What do you think?"

Hearing his father's words, Chen Song Xuan was very happy and said, "Alright, Father!"

However, Chen Li's tone shifted. "Among the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, you must master some. Third son, think carefully about what skills you are suited for. The Cultivators of our Family must have a skill to support themselves. Try different things for a month, and tell me your thoughts then!"

"Alright, Father."

A moment later, the second son, Chen Songyan, also expressed his reluctance to comprehend Formation Runes. Chen Li generously agreed, giving him the same requirement as the third son.

The eldest, Chen Songli, said confidently, "Father, I have begun inscribing First-Grade Formations. It will take a bit more time!"

Chen Li praised her again, saying, "Songli is doing well. Once you've finished the inscription, bring it for me to see!"

"Father, I still need some time to comprehend the Formations!" the fourth son, Songxiao, said bashfully while scratching his head.

"Mm, Songxiao, if there's anything you don't understand, you can ask your big sister, or you can ask me or your mother. Give us feedback promptly if you have problems!"

"Your son understands."

After finishing the Formation inspection, Chen Li began assigning tasks.

"Eldest, you complete the inscription of the First-Grade Formation first. Second son, find a skill you want to practice or focus on breaking through your cultivation. Third son, try out whatever you want to do. Fourth son, you finish the comprehension of the First-Grade Formation first!"

After they all agreed, Chen Li announced the end of the class.

...

Inside the Concentric Heart Hall, Chen Li returned here after finishing the lessons for the children. The children's quarters were all in the Immortal Learning Tower, where they each had their own rooms.

Inside the Concentric Heart Hall, after feeding the fifth child, Chen Li called up the red fortune bar from his Sea of Consciousness.

[red fortune bar]: 100 / 100

[Family reclaimed spirit fields, planted spirit rice, harvested spirit rice >= 1000 catties]: >= 1000 Completed

[Family marriage and children, descendants >= 5]: 5 Completed

[Family's highest combat power broke through to Late Stage Qi Refining]: Eighth Level of Qi Refining, Completed

[Family harvested Spirit Stones >= 1000]: >= 1000 Completed

[Family territory deployed a 4th Grade Defensive Formation Array, capable of defending against a Foundation Establishment Cultivator]: Deployed, Completed

In his Sea of Consciousness, there were three options.

One: [This promotion is to an orange fortune bar, which can unlock the evolution of a Land of Opportunity. Evolve now?]; Two: [Luck points can be obtained through labels. There are eight labels; you may choose five. Please choose.]; Three: [This promotion to an orange fortune bar grants three warning functions. Please choose the warning type!]

Chen Li began evolving the Land of Opportunity.

[Evolution complete. Inject information?]

Chen Li: [Yes]

[Injection complete]

In his Sea of Consciousness, information on three Lands of Opportunity appeared.

[1. Boundless Forest Nine Nether Secret Realm]

Location: [Secret Realm location information injected, map guidance mode available] [Secret Realm map injected, viewable]

Danger: [Boundless Forest Yao Beasts] [Nine Poisons Qi, information available for viewing] [Secret Realm Yao Beasts]

Restriction: None

Suggested number of people: 10 or fewer

[2. Great Sun Seed Jade]

Location: [Location information injected, map guidance mode available]

Danger: [Golden Core Yang Family]

Restriction: None

Suggested number of people: 1

[3. Wang Zhian]

Location: [Location information injected, map guidance mode available]

Danger: [Qingyun Sect] [Wang Zhian, Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, information available for viewing]

Restriction: None

Suggested number of people: 1

After a brief look, Chen Li was in a good mood, but when it came to choosing labels, his indecisiveness flared up again.