Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 221 - 114: Worries (4k)_2

Chapter 221: Chapter 114: Worries (4k)_2

When leaving the classroom, Zheng Fa sincerely thanked the elder: "Thank you for your guidance."

The elder waved his hand and said, "If you are willing to learn, I am willing to teach. If you have more questions, you are always welcome to come back and attend the class."

...

Xuanwei Realm.

Zheng Fa was learning again from the Sect Leader.

"Previously, you had not practiced the ’Divine Sky Thunder Control True Method’, so teaching you the talisman formation skills was in vain; now that you have reached the Foundation Establishment, you can start learning the talisman formation skills."

Besides Yuan, there was nobody around.

Strictly speaking, even counting Yuan there was nobody around.

Master Yuan even set up a talisman formation, seemingly to prevent eavesdropping.

He then said to Zheng Fa, "But before I teach you the talisman formation skills, there’s a rule I need to make clear."

"Yes," Zheng Fa responded, obediently listening.

"This talisman formation skill is my unique spell. Without my permission, you cannot teach it to others."

"Yes."

"Especially Nephew Zhang."

...

Zheng Fa glanced at Yuan, somewhat surprised by his master’s trust in her.

He didn’t think his master was being petty; this was actually a longstanding rule in the Xuanwei Realm.

But he couldn’t help thinking of the old man he had met before.

Master Yuan, seeing his serious expression, nodded and asked, "Do you know where the talisman formation skills came from?"

"I do not."

"It actually has the same origin as your Master Pang’s Consecutive Talisman Skill."

Zheng Fa suddenly remembered something: "The... Mountain and River True Form Talisman?"

The Mountain and River True Form Talisman, which he saw at the Jiushan Ancestor when he started his journey, was an extremely complex compound talisman.

Back then, because he had understood a tenth of the profundity of the Mountain and River True Form Talisman, he had also obtained the "Spirit Mountain Technique" and Green Yang energy.

Now, the Green Yang energy had transformed into the Green Sun Dao Body.

Honestly, Zheng Fa felt this talisman wasn’t so useful—currently, he really coveted the Yuan Magnetic Dao Body of Fairy Ling Ye, Xiao Yuying.

But the "Spirit Mountain Technique" indeed became his foundation in the modern world.

Thus, he had quite an impression of the Mountain and River True Form Talisman.

"Exactly," Master Yuan smiled, seemingly satisfied with his comprehension: "After reaching the Nascent Soul, both your Master Pang and I have studied the Mountain and River True Form Talisman; he derived the Consecutive Talisman Skill, and I derived the talisman formation skills."

The Sect Leader briefly explained, took out a jade tube, and handed it to Zheng Fa, saying, "This jade tube contains the profundity of my talisman formation skills. Take a look first, and if you have any questions, ask me later."

"But you must not become obsessed with it," the Sect Leader suddenly sighed. "My best Circulation Heaven Thunder Talisman Formation has actually reached its limits; against later stages of the Nascent Soul, it’s not very reliable."

"The end?"

"Exactly," the Sect Leader sighed: "The power of a talisman formation is often determined by the power of the spirit talisman—the Circulation Heaven Thunder Talisman Formation I used comprises the most powerful thunder talismans."

Zheng Fa was struck by an idea, recalling the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Talisman he had just tested.

"Master, if you knew the Primordial Talisman of the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder, would it help your talisman formation skills?" he asked directly.

"Heavenly Tribulation Thunder, the Thunder Skill from the Heavenly Stele Realm?" the Sect Leader sighed, "I’ve thought of it, but controlling Heavenly Tribulation Thunder is difficult, let alone transforming it into a spirit talisman—isn’t that simple."

Zheng Fa smiled and flicked a spirit talisman into the sky.

Both the Sect Leader and Yuan looked up; in the sky, a majestic, golden Heavenly Thunder landed at their feet.

Given the Sect Leader’s Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, how could he not sense the power of this Thunder Skill?

"Heavenly... Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Talisman?"

He was unusually stammering.

"Yes."

"This... this..." Master Yuan looked deeply at Zheng Fa, then suddenly turned to a somewhat puzzled Yuan: "You must not speak of this matter to anyone."

"Master?"

He had not given such strict instructions to Yuan when transmitting the talisman formation skills before.

The Sect Leader sighed and said, "You are advancing too quickly... releasing this would be too shocking to the world."

After a while, the Sect Leader hesitantly added, "That... Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Spirit Talisman..."

His face clearly expressed: I want to learn it!

This was understandable; the Circulation Heaven Thunder Talisman Formation could be said to be his fundamental technique. Upon seeing the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Spirit Talisman and recognizing further prospects for the Thunder Talisman Formation, how could he not feel eager?

But then, Master Yuan himself dismissed the idea: "Forget it... this is your unique technique..."

"I am willing to pass it on to Master."

"Ah?" The Sect Leader suddenly stared at Zheng Fa, confused, "Why would you..."

Zheng Fa thought about it, and many reasons flashed through his mind.

For instance, his Master had been good to him.

Strengthening his Master would also ensure his own survival.

And perhaps after the evolution of the Thunder Talisman Formation, it could be passed back to him.

Yet when he spoke, he suddenly remembered the old man in the worn shirt: "Master, if you want to learn, I am willing to teach..."

"Just that?"

"Just that."

"From now on, you are not allowed to be so generous outside!" The Sect Leader looked at Zheng Fa, suddenly worried as if his disciple were a fool.

"Master, I understand." Zheng Fa shook his head, his gaze fixed on the horizon.

Beside him, Yuan stared, suddenly feeling as though Zheng was looking into another world.

...

A few days later, just as Zheng Fa arrived outside the Heavenly Stele, he unexpectedly ran into Fairy Ling Ye, Xiao Yuying.

"Zheng Fa."

Before he could speak, Xiao Yuying called out to him, seemingly with something to say.

"Fairy Xiao?"

Zheng Fa bowed to Xiao Yuying, his face filled with confusion, clearly unaware of why she had called him.

Some people nearby also stopped, watching the two of them talk.

Their expressions seemed to enjoy the unfolding drama.

"I just wanted to tell you, I have mastered the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder." Xiao Yuying said, looking at Zheng Fa.

Zheng Fa was somewhat astonished.

That was incredibly fast.

He knew that he himself had managed to genuinely master the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder only with the aid of modern experimental equipment.

But this Xiao Yuying... Could it really be that just relying on that something like the Yuan Magnetic Dao Body, she could achieve such a level?

"I know, you must have mastered the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder too," Xiao Yuying continued: "But I am at the Nascent Soul Stage, and you are merely at the Foundation Establishment... You probably can’t release the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder more than a few times a day, right?"

"Yes..."

Zheng Fa still didn’t understand why Xiao Yuying was stopping him.

"I just wanted to tell you." Xiao Yuying’s tone was matter-of-fact: "This time I am probably going to surpass you, but it’s not that your skills are inferior, it’s just that there’s a disparity in our cultivation levels."

Zheng Fa’s eyes widened. Was this a preemptive consolation?

Does this person have emotional intelligence?

Xiao Yuying added, "You’ve actually done quite well, you’ll get used to it."

...

Well, as for empathy, this person might have it, but not much.

"At least compared to the others here," Xiao Yuying looked around and continued: "You are already much stronger."

Okay, really not!

Xiao Yuying finished speaking and, paying no heed to others, headed straight for the Heavenly Stele.

"Mr. Zheng..." Behind him, Yan Wushuang and others looked at him, their expressions a bit dejected, their eyes filled with worries.

Yan Wushuang studied Zheng Fa’s expression carefully and couldn’t help but admire: "If I were Mr. Zheng, I definitely wouldn’t be so composed..."

He pondered further, and then said: "Well, it is true, Mr. Zheng, being a Foundation Establishment, to suppress Fairy Yu Ye momentarily is indeed worthy of pride! It’s just a pity about the Heavenly Stele Realm..."

Zheng Fa didn’t speak.

He was indeed a bit worried...

He studied the Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Spirit Talisman mainly to solve the problem of insufficient spiritual power and divine soul.

Currently, his storage bag was packed with thick stacks of Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Spirit Talismans.

He was preparing to enter the Heavenly Stele Realm to earn Heavenly Merit points...

If this proud Fairy Ling Ye got ruffled—could the upgraded Thunder Talisman Formation from his Master hold?

Seeing the worried expression on his face.

Yan Wushuang sighed softly, despite Mr. Zheng appearing nonchalant and easy-going.

He must be feeling uneasy inside.

...