NOVEL WEB Chapter 24: Spell Training
Translator: Cinder Translations
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"Who in the world of mortal cultivation can be more cunning than me, Ji Yin!"
Song Wen took out the cultivation methods for the Fireball Technique and the Shield Technique. He planned to practice these two techniques first to greatly enhance his combat and survival abilities.
He began with the Fireball Technique. For mortals, the Fireball Technique was incredibly powerful and had a strong deterrent effect.
Following the energy circulation path described for the Fireball Technique, Song Wen tried to gather spiritual energy within his body to form a fireball, but he failed several times in a row.
As he was about to try again, a noise suddenly came from outside.
Song Wen listened closely. It was Aunt Chen coming to deliver breakfast.
He quickly stopped his practice and intercepted her.
"Aunt Chen, Master is still in seclusion and cannot be disturbed. Just give me the meal boxes."
Aunt Chen glanced at the second floor, seeing no movement, and nodded. She handed both meal boxes to Song Wen, muttering as she did so.
"Immortals are amazing, not eating for a whole day and night without feeling hungry."
After sending Aunt Chen away, Song Wen didn’t return to his room. He quickly finished his breakfast and resumed practicing the Fireball Technique on the spot.
He trained for an entire day.
It was unclear whether Song Wen had exceptional talent for spells or if the Fireball Technique and Shield Technique were easy to master as entry-level spells.
In just one day, Song Wen managed to grasp both techniques.
However, the fireballs Song Wen produced were only the size of his fist, much smaller than the head-sized ones described in the cultivation manual. Song Wen was not in a hurry; he knew that with more practice, he could gradually increase the power of the Fireball Technique.
The fireballs Song Wen cast could hit targets accurately within a range of seven zhang (approximately 23 feet) and were extremely fast. Beyond seven zhang, the accuracy dropped significantly, and it became easier for opponents to dodge.
The Shield Technique created an invisible protective barrier around his body, similar to the protective forcefields seen in old movies. Song Wen tested it with a dagger, stabbing with all his strength, but he couldn’t penetrate the barrier.
The Shield Technique was a sustained spell. As long as his spiritual energy remained sufficient and the barrier wasn’t forcibly broken, it could persist indefinitely.
After mastering these two spells, Song Wen finally felt a sense of security. He now had some means to deal with the dangers that might arise at any moment.
Blocking Aunt Chen once again as she brought breakfast, Song Wen returned to his room and slept until noon.
He walked to the gate of the courtyard and spoke to the captain of the guards.
"Master has completed his seclusion. This time, his cultivation has made significant progress. He is still consolidating his greatly increased powers. You must guard the gate and prevent anyone from entering to avoid disturbing his stabilization."
With that, Song Wen started to leave.
The captain called after him, "Young Master Song, where are you going?"
"On Master’s orders, I am going to purchase some top-quality medicinal herbs," Song Wen replied without turning around.
After taking a few steps, he seemed to remember something and stopped. Turning back, he said.
"Master wants Assistant Chief Tang Liang to come to the small building at Xu hour(7-9PM) tonight. Master intends to teach him the true cultivation method. Relay this message to the Assistant Chief for me."
"I will make sure he receives it," the captain replied respectfully.
After leaving Tian Sha Gang, Song Wen wandered the streets for a while. His keen senses made him feel that someone was following him.
He pretended to enter a large pharmacy, buying precious medicinal herbs like ginseng and deer antler.
Then he walked into a restaurant and exited through the back door, successfully shaking off his tail.
Tian Sha Gang's main hall.
A subordinate was reporting to Tang Yi.
"Gang leader, Elder Ji Yin has emerged from seclusion, but outsiders are still prohibited from entering. Elder Ji Yin also said that Assistant Chief Tang Liang should come before Xu hour(7-9PM) to receive instructions in cultivating immortality."
Tang Yi's eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at his son beside him.
Sensing his father's scrutinizing gaze, Tang Liang looked puzzled and said, "What's going on with Elder Ji Yin? He used to always evade when asked to teach immortal cultivation. Now, he's the one proposing to teach me."
Tang Yi nodded. "Indeed, this matter seems suspicious."
He looked at his subordinates and continued, "Did Elder Ji Yin personally say this?"
The subordinate shook his head and replied, "No, this message was conveyed by Elder Ji Yin's disciple, Song Wen."
"It’s been two days since Elder Ji Yin emerged from his alchemy cave, he entered the small building and none of our people have seen him since."
"Each time Aunt Chen delivers meals, she only goes up to the downstairs area and is stopped by Song Wen. The guards around the courtyard haven't seen Elder Ji Yin leave either."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yi furrowed his brow in silence for a while.
Meanwhile, Tang Liang's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. Since the failed attack on Song Wen, he had been uneasy, fearing that Ji Yin might cause trouble for him. However, more than ten days had passed quietly, which eased his mind slightly.
He hadn't dared to tell his father about the attack on Song Wen. If Tang Yi knew that he had targeted Ji Yin's disciple and failed, he would surely be greatly disappointed. Tang Liang's position in the gang might not be secure anymore. Tang Yi had no shortage of sons.
After a moment, Tang Yi asked in confusion, "What is Ji Yin up to?"
"What has Elder Ji Yin's disciple been doing recently?" Tang Yi continued to inquire.
"After Elder Ji Yin emerged from seclusion, he had Song Wen wait in the building for over an hour. After Song Wen came down, he has been guarding Elder Ji Yin ever since."
"However, starting from yesterday, Song Wen suddenly started practicing spells. According to the guards, he cast fireballs the size of fists."
Tang Yi's eyes showed astonishment. For Song Wen to learn spells so quickly was far beyond their expectations.
The spells cast by cultivators were quite terrifying, especially in terms of attack power, which could surpass innate martial artists, and they were long-range attacks.
For a talented martial artist to reach the innate realm, they needed at least thirty years of relentless cultivation, during which they would consume countless wealth and rare materials.
In contrast, in just two to three months, a cultivator could achieve heights that most martial artists could not reach in their entire lives, which was truly enviable and also a cause for jealousy.
Of course, it didn't mean that a fledgling cultivator like Song Wen could completely dominate innate martial artists. His weaknesses were apparent: limited techniques and lack of practical combat experience. In contrast, innate martial artists had undergone numerous life-and-death battles, achieving breakthroughs on the brink of life and death.
The outcome between the two sides depended on factors such as the location of the battle, timing of the attacks, and psychological state.
The subordinate continued, "At noon today, Song Wen left Tian Sha Gang alone. He seemed to notice our people were following him and managed to shake them off. Now, we've lost track of him."
Tang Yi was somewhat angry. "Humph, bunch of useless people. Can't even handle a novice kid."
The subordinate immediately became fearful, dropping to his knees. "I have failed in my duty. Please punish me, gang leader."
Tang Yi glared, "What punishment do you deserve? Send out more people to find him. I want to see what these master and disciple are up to."
After issuing the order to his subordinate, Tang Liang asked, "Father, should I still go to Elder Ji Yin tonight?"
Tang Yi nodded. "Yes, you must go. We must respect Elder Ji Yin's face. For safety, I will accompany you tonight. But before we go, we need to make some preparations."
(End of the Chapter)
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