BXBX NOVEL Chapter 387: 363: Zhong Shentong’s Creation of Divine Technique
Chapter 387: 363: Zhong Shentong’s Creation of Divine Technique
Work halted in the boundless white mist, Li Fan ceased everything he had been attending to.
Hearing He Chen’s report, Li Fan knit his brows slightly, finding it all somewhat inexplicable.
He had only briefly interacted with Zhong Shentong on [Seated Discourse], and they had never formally met in the real world.
Seeing Li Fan’s expression, He Chen lowered his voice, saying, “According to Zhong Shentong, he possesses a technique that could extend your lifespan, Master Li. However, he insists on conveying it in person.”
“Although he’s at the Foundation Establishment Stage, he emits a mysteriously infinite seven-color divine light. This light can even resist the Element Devouring White Fog. Those immortals in the stronghold hold him in high esteem.”
“Moreover, he has a wide network of friends. This time, it was a God Transforming cultivator who introduced and vouched for him, allowing the stronghold to let him come.”
“It would not harm Master Li to meet him,” He Chen suggested.
Out of the cultivators that Li Fan rescued from the Jiaxu Base two years ago, He Chen was the most grateful to him.
Even when Li Fan wanted to devote himself to constructing arrays when his lifespan was almost up, He Chen deeply respected him.
His admiration bordered on fanatical, and he implicitly obeyed Li Fan’s words.
Li Fan nodded slightly, saying, “In that case, you can lead me to meet this Zhong Shentong.”
Inwardly, he thought, “What a timely opportunity. Regardless of whether his life extension method is genuine, I can glean some details and find out more about his seven-color divine light.”
The two returned to the Jiaxu Base, where a white-haired elder in a Taoist robe was waiting in the council hall.
As Li Fan stepped in, Zhong Shentong’s gaze focused instantly on him.
They locked eyes, and then Li Fan saluted first, saying, “Brother Zhong, your reputation precedes you!”
Zhong Shentong also let out a long sigh, “There is no idle boast under a famous name. Rumors of you facing an imminent end due to a rapidly declining lifespan are indeed not false.”
Upon hearing this, He Chen’s gaze immediately turned cold.
However, Li Fan felt something stir within him and signaled for He Chen to leave for a while.
When only the two of them remained in the hall, Li Fan cupped his hands, “My friend, your words seem to have a deeper meaning?”
Zhong Shentong stroked his beard and nodded, “Because I once found myself in a similar situation as you, I was convinced at the first sight.”
“To be frank with you, when I first heard about your exploits, I was skeptical.”
“Because I’ve experienced it myself, I know all too well the intensity of the fear that comes with the sudden drop from having plenty of life left one moment to dying the next.”
“In those days, although I prided myself on my willpower, I nearly broke down. It took me a while to recover.”
“But compared to you…”
Zhong Shentong shook his head, “Were you just overseeing the array construction in the white mist, disregarding your own life…”
“This mindset… it’s just beyond my reach!”
Li Fan chuckled, “Knowing that I have no hope of surviving, I just want to do as much as I can. As for how noble I am…”
“I don’t see it that way,” Li Fan said earnestly.
Zhong Shentong’s expression seemed more energetic, “Exactly, it’s precisely this detached attitude.”
“How do you manage to do it? Please enlighten me!”
Upon saying this, his face turned serious, and he bowed respectfully.
Li Fan reacted quickly and stepped aside to avoid the bow.
He said solemnly, “Your behavior on this trip has been very odd. If you continue acting enigmatic, don’t blame me for my rudeness!”
“Although your seven-color divine light is powerful, I’m not afraid of you!”
Zhong Shentong gave a bitter smile and tapped his head, “My apologies for my rashness, my friend.”
Standing up straight, he seemed lost in thought for a moment, before slowly saying, “What I said earlier about having a method to extend your lifespan is indeed true.”
“My desire to learn from you is sincere.”
“Have you heard of my story?” Zhong Shentong looked at Li Fan and asked.
Li Fan nodded, “I’ve heard something about it. You are famous for flourishing late.”
“You refined your energy as a mortal when you were over sixty. After refining energy for decades, you finally reached the Foundation Establishment Phase.”
“Despite nearing death, you have not given up hope of progressing to the next phase. I do admire you quite a bit.”
Upon hearing this, Zhong Shentong’s face turned red.
He looked around and saw that there was no one else in sight before he whispered, “You give me far too much credit.”
“There are other circumstances involved.”
“They are related to my reason for seeking you out.”
“I would kindly request that you do not disclose what I am about to tell you.”
Li Fan’s expression changed slightly, but he still nodded in agreement.
Zhong Shentong cleared his throat and asked, “Have you ever heard of procrastination?”
“Procrastination?” Li Fan was somewhat surprised.
“Exactly, I have a severe case of procrastination. It’s incurable,” Zhong Shentong sighed.
“Back when I was eighteen, I obtained a book of mysterious skills. However, I had no motivation to practice. After all, I thought, I was still young, and there was plenty of time left. So, I was even more negligent in my cultivation.”
“This led to me wasting time and living a carefree life until my fifties, without even breaking through to the Energy Refining Stage.”
“And I was still not anxious.”
Zhong Shentong squinted his eyes, seemingly lost in memories.
“I was convinced that given my physical condition at the time, I could certainly reach my seventies or eighties. I still had more than thirty years of carefree life.”
“Until one day, I mistakenly ingested a poisoned fruit.”
“Although I survived and did not die instantly, my body was in critical condition, and death was imminent.”
“I had never thought that death could be so close to me. I became more fearful than ever before.”
“Tremendous fear lies between life and death!”
“Then it occurred to me that after breaking through to Energy Refining, my lifespan would increase dramatically.”
“As if clutching at the last straw, I discarded everything else from my mind and focused solely on cultivation.”
“Under the pressure of death, my cultivation speed was unbelievably swift.”
“In just one day and night, I succeeded in entering the Energy Refining Realm!”
“But then, with an extended lifespan, I lost all motivation. Thinking that there was still so much time left, I decided to enjoy life first.”
“This persevered until decades later when I once again faced the end of my lifespan.”
“Under the threat of death, I finally broke through to the Foundation Establishment Phase!”
When Zhong Shentong finished speaking, Li Fan’s face turned incredibly strange.
If he wasn’t lying,
This man was indeed a unique talent.
“So, what exactly is your so-called ‘life extension technique’?” Li Fan managed to maintain a friendly expression and asked patiently.
Zhong Shentong replied with full conviction, “I heard that you don’t have much life left and have given up on advancing to the Nascent Soul. I believe there is no need for that!”