380: try

As soon as these words were spoken, Han Chen was slightly dazed and surprised; he was surprised that Chen Xuan and the other's reactions were a bit too indifferent.

Spatial Techniques were already profound and difficult to find, let alone a God-Tier Divine Ability. Even if it were just an Incomplete Manual, its value would be enough to make any power go mad for it.

But that Miss Qi Yue only slightly raised her eyes before returning to a calm state in an instant, as if what she had just heard about was merely an ordinary object.

It wasn't that Qi Yue was feigning composure, but rather that her own Dao Seeking Sect's Divine Ability Pavilion was truly all-encompassing.

From ancient Divine Abilities from the beginning of the Grandmist to rare techniques circulating in the Nine Heavens Secret Realms, everything was categorized and available.

With such a foundation, Qi Yue had naturally long since become desensitized to Divine Ability-type opportunities, let alone a mere Incomplete Manual.

Well... it was just that techniques and Divine Abilities below the Heaven Rank indeed failed to catch the Dao Seeking Sect's eye, so they hadn't bothered to specifically collect them.

And when Chen Xuan heard Han Chen's phrase "only need to transcribe a copy of your cultivation insights to leave behind," he instantly lost all interest. Comprehending a God-Tier Divine Ability was already time-consuming and labor-intensive, and facing an Incomplete Manual carried significant risks.

Even if one could luckily succeed in comprehension, having to give away one's cultivation insights to the Wansheng Dao Court for free was a condition that, in his view, was simply not generous enough.

Beside them, Fang Yusheng was somewhat eager to give it a try.

She hailed from the Medicine Hut. Although many powers frequently traded various Heaven And Earth Treasures with her to gain favor or purchase Medicinal Pills, an Opportunity like a God-Tier Divine Ability was always something one could only encounter by luck. Even she could not simply ignore it.

Fang Yusheng spoke softly, her gaze sweeping over the people beside her: "Do Young Master Han and Sword Immortal Ruan have any thoughts on giving it a try?"

Han Chen gave a hearty laugh and spoke with candid tone: "To be honest with Miss Fang, I really do plan to go up and join the fun in a bit, but it's just for the novelty. Unless my ancestors' graves start smoking with luck, it's still a long shot."

"As for Ruan Chuan, this kid has already tried it earlier."

Feeling everyone's gaze, Ruan Chuan said coldly: "A swordsman has no need for those flashy external things; they only make one's swordsmanship lose its purity."

Chen Xuan understood!

To translate: he tried it, but didn't succeed, so he was just being stubborn and saying he didn't want it.

While the few of them were chatting and discussing...

Li Xuantong, who was responsible for maintaining order here, suddenly narrowed his eyes as he caught sight of that familiar white-robed figure in the crowd.

The scene on the Ancient Platform instantly replayed in his mind. His powerful palm strike had actually been blocked by this person with a feigned air of nonchalance, causing him to completely lose face for the Immortal Venerable in front of everyone.

This grudge had been stuck in his throat, impossible to swallow, and he felt incredibly displeased.

First curry favor with the Mystic Talisman Heavenly Venerable, and now mingling with people from the Medicine Hut?

He truly was a fence-sitter who followed the wind, climbing and flattering everywhere!

Sharing Li Xuantong's sentiment were the people from Yuling Valley nearby. They never expected to run into a Cultivator from the Dao Seeking Sect here.

However, at this moment, their attention was mostly focused on their own Elder in the center of the platform. The Grand Elder's talent was among the best in the Sect; if he could win this God-Tier Divine Ability for Yuling Valley, the Sect's strength would surely rise to another level.

Under the glazed lamp, fine spatial cracks were already appearing in the surrounding space, and everyone watched with rapt attention.

Discussions also rose and fell one after another.

Among the powers present, aside from the Wansheng Dao Court and Yuling Valley, no one wanted this old fellow to successfully comprehend the God-Tier Divine Ability. If you take all the opportunities, what's left for the people behind to join in on?

Fang Yusheng said softly: "Does everyone think this Grand Elder of Yuling Valley can successfully comprehend the Opportunity within the glazed lamp?"

Ruan Chuan gave a cold sneer, which served as his response.

Fang Yusheng automatically ignored his coldness and turned her eyes toward Chen Xuan and Han Chen.

Han Chen clicked his tongue, "This old fellow, he couldn't actually be about to succeed, could he?"

Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and gave a precise evaluation: "This person has been on the wrong path from the start. I estimate that in another half a stick of incense's time, he will suffer a backlash from the Divine Ability and end up spitting blood."

Half a stick of incense later, a change occurred in the center of the platform.

The Yuling Valley Grand Elder's already tense body suddenly shuddered. The veins on his temples bulged like coiled dragons, and the Spiritual Qi surging wildly around him suddenly became chaotic. The waves of Qi he had previously condensed collapsed like shattered jade.

His face turned flushed red, and he gritted his teeth hard, trying to forcibly master the profound runes flowing within the glazed lamp. But the backlash of that God-Tier Divine Ability was far beyond imagination, like thousands of steel needles running backward through his Meridians, stabbing ruthlessly into his internal organs.

"Pfft—"

A mouthful of bright red blood suddenly sprayed from his mouth, splashing onto the bluestone platform.

The Grand Elder's body was sent flying by an invisible force like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily at the edge of the platform. His aura instantly withered, and his face became as pale as paper.

This scene caused many people to instantly breathe a sigh of relief, almost unable to suppress their laughter.

"As expected, it didn't work! I said he was wrong from the start; trying to force it was purely asking for trouble!"

"Trying to gain an advantage only to end up with a loss; he didn't get the Opportunity and got badly injured instead."

"Whoa, I was actually a bit nervous just now, thinking this old scoundrel was really going to succeed. Fortunately, it was just a false alarm."

The Disciples of Yuling Valley looked embarrassed and frustrated. They quickly stepped forward to help their Elder up, each of them angry but not daring to speak out. After all, it was their own Elder who took the initiative to go on stage; now that he failed, they could only accept it. They couldn't take their anger out on the Wansheng Dao Court or others.

After all, among the powers present, there were no soft persimmons to squeeze.

The Yuling Valley Sect Master stood in the crowd, his face so dark it looked like it could drip water.

He had clearly heard Chen Xuan's definitive statement earlier about "spitting blood from backlash in half a stick of incense." He had originally intended to use the Opportunity to cause trouble after the Grand Elder succeeded and mock the other party for not knowing the heights of the heavens, but this outcome instead made him a joke in the eyes of others.

He glanced in the direction of Chen Xuan and the others, his gaze lingering on Fang Yusheng for a moment, but he ultimately suppressed his anger.

"Brother Chen's insight is truly sharp!"

Han Chen couldn't help but voice his praise, his eyes full of admiration as he looked at Chen Xuan. "Those words of yours just now were truly prophetic, not off by a single bit."

Chen Xuan smiled and waved his hand, his tone indifferent: "It was just a lucky guess, it's nothing much."

Fang Yusheng thought for a moment and said softly: "I'll go and try to see what's so mysterious about this glazed lamp."

Chen Xuan thought for a bit; since the other party had acted as his guide along the way, he offered a reminder: "The glazed lamp's runes use left-rotation as a lead and right-rotation as pressure. Do not forcibly resist the flow; just guide the Qi according to its patterns."

Fang Yusheng's heart stirred. She turned to look at Chen Xuan and, seeing his calm expression didn't seem like a joke, she nodded solemnly:

"Thank you for the guidance, Peak Master Chen."

Han Chen looked at Chen Xuan curiously: "Could it be that Brother Chen has already seen some of the inner workings?"