Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

In the small courtyard, Chu Lingguang unleashed his Spiritual Power without restraint, circulating his Qi Refining technique to absorb the Spiritual Qi on Yuanchu Mountain. An image of him killing Xie Xiaohuan flashed through his mind.

He had found it strange at the time. After the bizarre object on Xie Xiaohuan’s body had latched onto his aura, he couldn’t get rid of it no matter what he did. It was only after he used his Vortex Power to crush it that he was finally free.

So that was it. This body of his actually possessed a Spiritual Root.

’Ever since I started practicing Martial Arts, even Master thought I was a slow learner. I never imagined that when it came to a Cultivator’s technique, I’d have a talent for it that felt like getting twice the results with half the effort.’

Chu Lingguang was filled with emotion.

"Junior Brother, how’s your training with the Void Technique coming along?"

Kou Han appeared in Chu Lingguang’s courtyard.

"I’ve already reached the Perfection stage," Chu Lingguang said.

"So quickly?"

Kou Han was astonished.

A fiery light burned in Chu Lingguang’s eyes. A crimson-hot current flashed across them, and the strangely colored auras of Yuanchu Mountain once again appeared before him.

He already knew the orange aura was Spiritual Qi.

But the other colors puzzled him.

"Senior Brother, I can see six different colored auras within the sect. I know the orange one is Spiritual Qi, but what are the other five?" Chu Lingguang asked.

"You can actually see the Five Elements Qi? It seems you weren’t lying. You really have cultivated the Void Technique to its absolute limit."

Kou Han stared at Chu Lingguang as if he had seen a ghost.

"I’ve heard Master say that someone with a Spiritual Root can cultivate any technique and get twice the results with half the effort, but I never expected it to be this outrageous."

Kou Han circled Chu Lingguang, sizing him up and remarking with genuine awe.

"The Five Elements Qi?"

Chu Lingguang was taken aback.

"Besides Spiritual Qi, the Five Elements Qi is a power of critical importance to Practitioners. Sometimes, it’s even more important than Spiritual Qi," Kou Han explained.

With a wave of his hand,

a warm current appeared in his palm, forming a transparent stream of water over his hand.

With the help of his Void Technique,

Chu Lingguang saw a green aura moving toward Kou Han’s palm, where it gradually condensed and gathered to form the stream of water.

Suddenly,

Kou Han formed a Dharma Seal in his palm.

The stream of water transformed into a watery curtain, enveloping him, Chu Lingguang, and even the entire courtyard.

The air on Yuanchu Mountain was filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers.

A small deer and a wild goose happened to crash into the watery curtain, and both instantly exploded into a mist of blood.

The Dharma Seal in Kou Han’s hand changed again.

The watery curtain and the mist of blood condensed together, forming a blood-red longsword that glinted with a cold light. Under Kou Han’s control, it plunged into a stone wall, leaving behind an immeasurably deep gash.

"This..."

Chu Lingguang was dumbstruck.

"Spiritual Qi is a Cultivator’s source of power. It allows one to achieve Foundation Establishment and Core Formation, breaking through the body’s successive barriers. The Five Elements Qi, on the other hand, is the source of Magical Power. It can be absorbed and refined, but it can also be used to command mountains and rivers—and even achieve Martial Break Void!"

"Water Qi is my Source Power. It took me a very long time to resonate with it. Junior Brother, since you have a Spiritual Root, you should be able to resonate with at least two of the five elemental powers."

"When Master returns, he will personally teach you the Cultivation Technique for resonating with the Five Elements Qi. By then, whether in combat or cultivation breakthroughs, you’ll be a step ahead of everyone else—the envy of all!"

Kou Han exclaimed with genuine admiration.

"That... Senior Brother, the ability you just displayed is even more powerful than Telekinesis," Chu Lingguang said, shaken.

"That was nothing. With your talent, Junior Brother, your future achievements will surely surpass my own. I’ve already sent a message to Master via Jade Scroll. Once he sees it, he will definitely rush back without delay," Kou Han said with a smile.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

"Senior Brother, could you tell me the secret to resonating with the Five Elements Qi?" Chu Lingguang asked respectfully.

"Of course. But the specific Magic Techniques must be taught by Master himself. In his stead, I can only teach you some of Yuanchu Mountain’s Qi Refining Skills to help you solidify your cultivation," Kou Han said with a nod.

"Thank you, Senior Brother. I have another favor to ask," Chu Lingguang said with a bow.

"We’re fellow disciples. Junior Brother, just speak your mind."

Kou Han sat down in the courtyard.

"To be perfectly honest, I wouldn’t be where I am today without my master from the secular world. His name is Guo Wei, a Martial Arts Grandmaster of the Great Yuan. Senior Brother Zhang investigated him and suspects he has merged with one of those strange objects. Now, there’s been no word from him, and I don’t know if he’s alive or dead. I want to ask you to show mercy, Senior Brother. If my master truly has merged with a strange object, please, ask Yuanchu Mountain to spare him."

Chu Lingguang fell to his knees.

Guo Wei’s life was of the utmost importance to him; he could not afford to take this matter lightly.

Kou Han’s brow furrowed.

His expression made Chu Lingguang’s heart sink. ’Does Yuanchu Mountain want to exterminate everyone who merges with one of those strange objects?’

"Junior Brother, do you know why Yuanchu Mountain has stood strong and endured to this day?" Kou Han asked.

"I do not."

Chu Lingguang shook his head, though he was grumbling internally.

"Before Yuanchu Mountain was founded, the world was overrun with those strange objects, and demons ran rampant. The mortal realm was like a living hell. The peace that the Great Yuan enjoys today is inextricably linked to Yuanchu Mountain’s mission of eradicating demons."

"Demons are a plague upon the mortal world. Anyone, no matter who they are, who merges with one of those strange objects is destined to become a demon and lose their humanity. This is the fundamental reason why Yuanchu Mountain and the demons of this world are mortal enemies."

"Do you understand what I mean, Junior Brother?" Kou Han said, his tone heavy with meaning.

"But he’s my master! He’s not a demon, and he won’t become one! I beg you, Senior Brother, please show mercy!"

THUD!

Chu Lingguang kowtowed to Kou Han.

Only after witnessing Kou Han’s power did Chu Lingguang realize how formidable Yuanchu Mountain truly was. If the sect was determined to hunt down and kill Guo Wei, with his current strength, he had no way of guaranteeing his master’s safety.

"Guo Wei was the master who taught you your skills. It’s only natural that you would plead for him. However, this is a request I cannot grant. Even Master himself would not agree to it."