NOVEL WEB Ch. 10
Chapter 10: Divine Mechanism Art
Xu Zhengyang had won in a way that was both clean and decisive, and adding to that was the fact that he had used a completely unfamiliar Technique.
For a moment, even the foundation-building elders of the True Essence Sect were stunned, murmuring among themselves:
“Drawing the ground into prison? What kind of Technique is that? Is this in the Tier 1 Techniques?”
“Judging by the effect, it seems like an Earth‑attribute Technique…”
“No wonder this kid dared to fight Yang Hong without external aid—their confidence came from this!”
“Looks like Yang Hong really hit a wall this time!”
…
“This isn’t a new Technique!”
Just then, Master Xuan Yin suddenly spoke to everyone, “Xu Zhengyang had cast the three Tier 1 Earth‑attribute Techniques—Fossil into Mud, Gravity Technique, and Mud into Stone—in rapid succession. It was his extremely fast casting speed, combined with flawless transitions between Techniques and not a drop of spiritual energy lost, that made it appear as a single cohesive Technique.”
“Casting three Techniques at once!?”
Someone exclaimed, and the elders’ seats instantly fell silent.
Casting three Techniques simultaneously.
And those three Techniques hadn’t interfered with each other; instead, they had complemented one another, displaying astonishing power!
At that moment, Master Xuan Yin showed a satisfied expression, patted Pei Zhen on the shoulder, and said, “Junior Brother Pei, you’ve found us a fine talent for the True Essence Sect!”
Pei Zhen cupped his hands and replied humbly with a smile, “It’s all thanks to Sect Master’s blessing.”
“Mm.”
Master Xuan Yin nodded, and then, as if alone, used secret sound-transmission to inquire about Xu Zhengyang’s specifics.
After learning from Pei Zhen that Xu Zhengyang had the ability to multitask, Master Xuan Yin immediately declared to Pei Zhen, “This kid is good. He must be well cultivated!”
As he spoke, he turned to Chen Qiang and said, “Junior Brother Chen, since the match’s outcome is decided, give a copy of the Divine Mechanism Art to Xu Zhengyang. Also, since the two of you just asked me to witness the bet, from now on, don’t mention the Earth‑Dragon Fire Vein matters again, lest it damage the harmony between your two peaks.”
That wager had been accepted by Chen Qiang in full view of everyone.
Now that Xu Zhengyang had openly defeated Yang Hong, even if Chen Qiang felt wronged, he had no choice but to swallow his resentment.
“As ordered by the Sect Master.”
Chen Qiang said, and sullenly took a jade slip from his storage pouch and reluctantly handed it to Pei Zhen, “Here you go!”
After saying that, he forced a smile and added, “Congratulations are in order for Senior Brother Pei on getting an excellent disciple!”
“Your Yang Hong isn’t bad either—he’s not only a Heavenly Spiritual Root, but also an Innate Body Cultivator. He certainly can carry on your legacy, with unlimited potential ahead.”
When Pei Zhen spoke the words “Innate Body Cultivator,” he emphasized them deliberately, looking at Chen Qiang with a mocking expression.
“Hmph.”
Chen Qiang snorted coldly, unwilling to humiliate himself further, and swept his sleeve and left.
Immediately afterward, Chen Qiang leapt onto the temporary stage before Yang Hong, and with a single punch, shattered all the stone blocks encasing Yang Hong without harming him, displaying his astonishing body cultivation!
Finally, Chen Qiang lifted Yang Hong out like a chick in his hand, soared with him into the sky, and left as if fleeing.
…
As Chen Qiang walked off in disgrace, Pei Zhen was surrounded by many sect elders and guest guests, congratulating him excitedly:
“Congratulations, Elder Pei, on gaining such a fine disciple!”
"A body cultivator is still just a body cultivator—no match for us technique cultivators, hahaha!"
“Back then Chen Qiang was always under Senior Brother Pei, and now his disciple has been completely overwhelmed by Pei Zhen’s. Divine Mechanism Peak has successors indeed!”
…
When Pei Zhen heard “successors,” he felt as relaxed as three bowls of white soup, thoroughly delighted, and couldn’t hide a broad smile.
Still, he kept modestly replying, “Not at all, it’s just luck, just luck…”
At that moment, Master Xuan Yin gave Pei Zhen a meaningful glance and said, “Train him well. If what you said is true, in the future this kid will surely be the pillar of the True Essence Sect!”
When he finished speaking, streams of light sparkled around Master Xuan Yin’s body, which then transformed into a rainbow and soared into the clouds, departing the place.
Upon seeing this, all the elders and guests rose in unison and said:
“Farewell to the Sect Master!”
…
After Master Xuan Yin left, Pei Zhen exchanged polite words with others, then summoned his flying vessel and departed with Xu Zhengyang.
On the flying vessel, Pei Zhen patted Xu Zhengyang’s shoulder in satisfaction and handed him the jade slip recording the Divine Mechanism Art.
He added, “Although Divine Mechanism Art is a body cultivation technique, it is rare in the cultivation world for a body method to be cultivated alongside other methods. You have the talent to multitask. If you can maintain your foundation in the Qi Refining Art while cultivating Divine Mechanism Art…”
At that point, a trace of undisguised expectation appeared in Pei Zhen’s eyes, “Then in the future, your achievements will certainly surpass your master!”
“I will exert every effort and not disappoint your expectations, Master!” Xu Zhengyang said solemnly.
“Hahaha, good!”
Pei Zhen laughed heartily, then piloted the flying vessel into a streak of light and guided it to descend outside the Twilight Shadow Pavilion on Divine Mechanism Peak.
At that very moment, at the gate of the Twilight Shadow Pavilion, a thin, hunched elder holding a smoking pipe was waiting outside, accompanied by a dozen or so fluttering young female disciples.
“Senior Brother Pei.”
When they saw Pei Zhen return, the thin elder first bowed to him, then smiled and said to Xu Zhengyang, “You must be Disciple Xu. I am Elder Liu Danian of the Administration Hall, responsible for outer sect affairs.”
“Greetings, Uncle Liu.” Xu Zhengyang said obediently and bowed.
“Very good!”
Liu Danian narrowed his eyes and smiled.
Then he turned to the young female cultivators behind him and chided them despairingly, “What are you all standing there staring at? Hurry up and pay respects to Elder Pei!”
The female disciples immediately bowed and said in unison, “Greetings, Elder Pei!”
“Rise.”
Pei Zhen waved his hand, then cupped his hands at the thin elder and said, “Thank you for your efforts this time, Junior Brother Liu.”
“No trouble at all.”
Liu Danian turned his back and laughed, “I just put up a notice for Senior Brother, and brought over those who met the requirements.”
As he spoke, Liu Dainan introduced, “These disciples all have graceful figures and appearances, and I’ve checked each of them—they’re all pure of foot and sound of character, daughters from good families.”
“Mm.”
Pei Zhen nodded, took a storage pouch and handed it to Liu Danian, saying, “These are some small trinkets I acquired the other day—quite a few. Junior Brother Liu, you take them first for future needs.”
Liu Danian’s face lit up, and without hesitation, he accepted the pouch and said gratefully to Pei Zhen, “Thank you very much, Senior Brother Pei.”