Chapter 6115 Transmitting Technique
Once Su Yu realized who Long Chen truly was, she immediately arranged a secluded residence for him, complete with a private cultivation chamber.
Inside that chamber, Long Chen sat cross-legged, steadily cultivating. The last battle had left him drained—especially the act of forcibly opening the Life Gate. The explosive burst of power had pushed his body past its limit.
Evilmoon had absorbed the brunt of the astral energy, but even the residual force had nearly torn Long Chen apart.
“If I’d just held on a bit longer... let Evilmoon absorb more of the energy... I could’ve killed both of the Lifehunter Sovereign Lords with that strike. I wouldn’t have had to deal with all that mess afterward,” Long Chen murmured to himself.
Still, there was a silver lining.
“There’s hope. Once my body can withstand the full weight of two silver rods, I should be able to control the Life Gate’s power completely.”
“Big brother, there’s no rush. I’ve absorbed so much thunderforce that I didn’t have time to refine it properly. My power still isn’t as condensed as it could be. Once I’ve fully refined this energy, I won’t lose out to them even in a one-against-one,” said Lei Linger.
“That’s right,” Huo Linger chimed in. “I’ve also reached a critical juncture of my flame smelting. Once I’m done, all my flames will become one. In a bit, your enemies will be forced to kneel in front of us!”
Both spirits had been feeling stifled after their previous battle, but Long Chen’s words reignited their fighting spirits.
Seeing this, he smiled and urged them to continue refining their power without distraction.
Long Chen also focused on his cultivation. In just four hours, he was back to peak condition. The recent growth of his body had significantly accelerated his healing rate.
As for astral energy, Long Chen didn’t even need to replenish it.
His core energy now served as a guide, drawing in the limitless astral energy of the nine heavens. Although some of the core energy would be consumed during battle, the rate was minimal.
In other words, as long as his physical body could handle it, his astral energy was essentially limitless.
The astral battle armor covering Long Chen reflected the stars of the nine heavens. As a result, his energy constantly flowed, constantly replenished. Unless he continuously unleashed massive techniques, he could fight indefinitely.
With his strength restored, Long Chen resumed training with the silver rods and their weight runes, further stimulating his body.
Now, he could activate twenty percent of the second silver rod’s weight runes without difficulty.
However, he didn’t dare to push it to thirty percent yet. If something went wrong, he’d risk destroying the training room.
On the third day, Long Chen could activate fifty percent of the second silver rod’s weight runes. This rate of advancement was shocking. Even Long Chen found it hard to believe.
A wild desire to fight once more rose within him. Indeed, battles against powerful experts were the most effective way to squeeze out his potential.
Just as he was preparing to try for sixty percent, Su Yu’s urgent voice echoed outside the training room.
“Senior Long Chen, that strange sound is back!”
...
Long Chen immediately came out of seclusion. As Su Yu had said, a chilling, otherworldly sound echoed across the sky. It was just like an owl’s cry or a spirit’s whisper—it sent shivers down everyone’s spine.
The devil creatures below went into a frenzy at the sound. Long Chen narrowed his eyes. This time, Sovereign Lord-level devil creatures had appeared among the horde.
“Su Yu,” he asked, “does your Four Cardinal Alliance have any enemies powerful or twisted enough to do something like this?”
Su Yu couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
She explained, “At first, the Four Cardinal Alliance was nothing more than a group of homeless children. We have many members but not many elites. Every year, stronger sects try to poach our top talents. They want our geniuses but don’t care about the rest. That’s why we insist on unity—to protect the weaker humans and give them a place to survive.
“Our Four Cardinal Alliance doesn’t really have mortal enemies. But factions who’d love to see us fall? Too many to count.”
Hearing this, Long Chen couldn’t help but feel a swell of respect for the Four Cardinal Alliance.
In a world where the strong devoured the weak, they had carved out a home for the overlooked. Despite immense pressure and limited resources, they stayed true to their ideals. It was a rare thing to see.
According to Su Yu, the alliance was built from the shattered remnants of numerous factions. While they possessed various inheritances and legacies, most were average or only slightly above it.
Their cultivation resources were meager, and many geniuses lacked proper nurturing. Hence, it wasn’t surprising that some were lured away. Living in the Four Cardinal Alliance was a struggle.
Yet... they had endured, slowly becoming a force worthy of respect.
After all, even a peak faction like the Sovereign Mountain only recruited elite disciples, leaving the rest to fend for themselves.
“Su Yu,” Long Chen suddenly asked solemnly, “do you want to become stronger?”
Su Yu’s heart trembled as she instinctively understood what he meant. Without hesitation, she dropped to her knees.
“Master!”
Long Chen didn’t stop her, letting her complete the three kowtows. Only then did he lift her to her feet.
“I am not your master,” he said seriously. “Nor am I accepting disciples.”
Su Yu blinked in confusion.
“I am merely passing on a legacy... on behalf of another. His name is the Starry River Sage. From this moment on, he is your true master. Remember that.”
“The Starry River Sage...” Su Yu murmured.
Recognition flickered in her eyes—she had heard of him before.
Seeing her delayed reaction, Long Chen sighed inwardly. It seemed the Starry River Sect still hadn’t made much progress in this region.
Long Chen led her to a secluded training room, where the two sat cross-legged. Then, he lightly pressed a finger against her forehead.
“I will now transmit the complete Starry River of the Sky Art to you. Focus... and comprehend it well.”