Arc 15The Senior Brother Competition

Su Hao advanced his cultivation and research while developing a powerful Rune Formation and rescuing Ashan from a Golden Core Cultivator. He entered the Senior Brother Token Competition, defeated Feng Yu'er and every challenger, and returned for the Foundation Establishment contest as Senior Brother Wind-Finger.

  • Su Hao accelerated his spirit-power cultivation, mastered Categorical Storage and Dantian Formation, and learned Art Methods, Formations, Alchemy, and Artifact Refining from Fairy Feng Ling and Feng Yan.
  • Su Hao rescued Ashan from a Golden Core Cultivator, killed the attacker, and returned to study Formation principles and Feng Yan’s books.
  • Su Hao assembled sixteen Rune Array Disks into a Matter Crushing Array, tested its destructive power, and decided to create an Absolute Defense Formation.
  • Su Hao entered the Senior Brother Token Competition with Feng Cheng and watched Feng Yu'er defeat successive opponents before challenging her himself.
  • Su Hao dodged Feng Yu'er's attacks, shattered her defenses with a Wind Bullet, and knocked her off the arena.
  • Su Hao defeated every subsequent challenger with a single Wind Bullet, while Feng Yu'er questioned her supposed destiny and Feng Qianye reconsidered backing her.
  • Feng Hua told Feng Ling that her senior brother had died in a Demon Path attack and gave her a Golden Return Pill, while warning her to cultivate safely.
  • Su Hao returned for the Foundation Establishment contest, where the disciples greeted him as Senior Brother Wind-Finger.
Chapters 352–376 Vol. 4 Read

Ch. 352Original Aspiration and Heart Demons

Su Hao successfully tested a spatial Rune Array Disk that let him send Gene Modification Fluid to Ashan, then spent a month cultivating his Mind's Eye. Fairy Feng Ling began teaching him the Qi-Induction Realm and warned that cultivators must preserve their original aspirations against heart demons.

  • Su Hao connected two Rune Array Disks and successfully teleported Gene Modification Fluid to Ashan.
  • Su Hao spent a month cultivating his Mind's Eye until it reached Micro-Precision.
  • Fairy Feng Ling gave Su Hao the Cloud Moon Spirit Method's Qi-Induction Realm section and explained its four minor stages.
  • Fairy Feng Ling told Su Hao that cultivation stages were guides rather than rigid requirements, and that achieving each realm's purpose mattered more than following one fixed path.
  • Fairy Feng Ling explained that heart demons were thoughts that led cultivators away from their original aspirations.

Ch. 353Spirit Power

Su Hao converted spirit power for the first time using the Cloud Moon Spirit Method, then used Marble Space to uncover how the process worked. He began planning ways to produce spirit power artificially and concluded that cultivation had stalled before replacing the body with a spirit-power system.

  • Fairy Feng Ling explained that the Cloud Moon Spirit Method accumulated spirit power effectively and told Su Hao and Feng Cheng to meet her again in six days.
  • Su Hao decided to master the established cultivation method before attempting to alter it, then successfully converted spirit power during meditation.
  • Su Hao consulted Marble Space and learned that Spirit Qi Waves, a talent-produced protein-like substance, and the Mind's Eye combined to form spirit power.
  • Su Hao outlined ways to create Spirit Qi, produce the necessary substances, and investigate alternatives to the Mind's Eye as a catalyst.
  • Su Hao reasoned that cultivation had stalled because even Integrated Body Realm cultivators had not replaced their bodies with a spirit-power system.

Ch. 354Cultivation Acceleration

Su Hao accelerated his spiritual power cultivation by modifying his genes, then began designing a Rune to strengthen the Spirit Qi around him. At Fairy Feng Ling’s lesson, he asked whether converting spiritual power too quickly could cause side effects.

  • Su Hao wrote out a plan to study cultivation, Art Methods, Runes, Alchemy, and Artifact Refining, then sent Ashan another tube of Gene Modification Fluid.
  • After finding that dry meditation produced too little spiritual power, Su Hao modified his genes to increase his body’s production of protein-like substances.
  • Su Hao’s modification increased those substances dozens of times, speeding up his spiritual power conversion, but he realized that weak Spirit Qi Waves were now the limiting factor.
  • Su Hao designed and tested a Force Field Detection Rune, then prepared to collect data on Spirit Qi Waves.
  • Feng Cheng arranged tea and seats for Fairy Feng Ling’s lesson, where Su Hao asked whether rapid spiritual power conversion had side effects.

Ch. 355The More Spirit Power, the Better

Su Hao cultivated the Cloud Moon Spirit Method, rapidly accumulating spirit power and advancing through the third level of Qi Induction to the fourth. After forming a circulating spirit-power system in his meridians, he learned why Dantian Formation allowed cultivators to mobilize spirit power quickly and prepare to cast spells.

  • Su Hao activated his Spirit Qi Wave Rune and converted spirit power at roughly fifty times his previous rate.
  • After reaching the Clear Accumulation stage in ten days, Su Hao continued cultivating for more than a month until his spirit power reached the size of an egg, then stopped when he sensed the mental burden.
  • Su Hao simulated a route in Marble Space, dispersed his spirit power through his meridians, and completed Categorical Storage.
  • Su Hao simulated and refined a circulation route, then guided his spirit power until it formed a continuous cycle and achieved Dantian Formation.
  • Su Hao tested his circulation by moving around and realized that flowing spirit power could be mobilized quickly through guidance and inertia.

Ch. 356Rune Dimension

Su Hao completed the Qi-Induction Realm and discovered that spiritual power could activate his Runes with extraordinary force. He began reorganizing his Rune system and planned further tests away from the Immortal Sect.

  • Fairy Feng Ling was stunned by Su Hao’s progress and left to consult her Master about his next steps.
  • Su Hao answered Feng Cheng’s cultivation questions while he waited for Fairy Feng Ling to return.
  • Su Hao tested spiritual power on Runes and found that it made effects like Fire Dragon, Rotation, and Lightning vastly stronger than Blood Qi did.
  • Su Hao sorted his Rune Array Disks in Marble Space and devised a five-level grading system based on the effects Runes produced.
  • Su Hao planned to test his revised Rune grades somewhere outside the Immortal Sect so he would not damage it.

Ch. 357Do I Have Immortal Fate Too?

Su Hao brought Ashan to a remote valley to test spiritual-power-powered Fire Dragon Runes and establish Rune power grades. Ashan learned he could gain Immortal Fate through Su Hao’s Universal Needle, while strange lights and thunder frightened curious people away from the valley.

  • Su Hao teleported to Ashan and refused to take him back because Ashan lacked spatial Balance Tissue.
  • Su Hao and Ashan traveled to an uninhabited valley, where Su Hao set up Rune Array Disks and tested Fire Dragon Runes.
  • Su Hao explained that he was cultivating immortality, and Ashan asked whether he could join Moon-Gazing Valley and gain Immortal Fate.
  • Su Hao told Ashan he could give him an Immortal Fate Needle, then classified Fire Dragon Rune power levels by how quickly they melted iron rods.
  • People nearby saw the lights and lightning from the valley, but retreated indoors when thunder frightened them.

Ch. 358Three Small Requests

Su Hao completed his tests with Ashan, then received the Wind Trick Art Method from Fairy Feng Ling, who asked him to delay Foundation Establishment for two years. He agreed in exchange for cultivation methods, study materials, and a private plot within the sect, and Fairy Feng Ling agreed to provide them.

  • Su Hao gave Ashan a Location Stone for emergencies and as a fixed teleport coordinate, then returned to Moon-Gazing Valley and went to sleep.
  • Fairy Feng Ling gave Su Hao the Wind Trick Art Method, which contained three Qi-Induction Art Methods, and asked him not to reach Foundation Establishment within two years.
  • Fairy Feng Ling explained that delaying would keep Su Hao from dangerous missions, let her remain in the sect to cultivate, and keep his talent from attracting unwanted attention.
  • Su Hao agreed to delay his breakthrough if Fairy Feng Ling provided Foundation Establishment cultivation methods and knowledge of subjects such as Alchemy and Artifact Refining.
  • Su Hao also requested a private plot for a cave dwelling and experiments, and Fairy Feng Ling agreed to give him her cave dwelling and move to his former residence.

Ch. 359Wind Spirit Protective Shield

Su Hao learned how Cultivators cultivated spells and began practicing Wind Spirit Protective Shield, while making plans to continue testing Runes with Ashan. He left to find food and contacted Ashan, who was preparing a deserted place for their experiments.

  • Su Hao and Fairy Feng Ling agreed that she would provide him with cultivation and introductory craft knowledge, then give him her residence after the Senior Brother Token Competition.
  • Fairy Feng Ling told Su Hao that the competition’s Senior Brother Token was a powerful Dharma Artifact, prompting him to consider competing.
  • Su Hao studied Wind Trick Art Method and realized that spells were cultivated by imprinting patterns into spiritual power through Meditation and Seal Gestures.
  • Su Hao began cultivating Wind Spirit Protective Shield with three simple Seal Gestures he designed, but found the process slow and difficult.
  • After discovering Feng Cheng was asleep, Su Hao contacted Ashan and arranged to continue testing Runes at a deserted location.
  • Su Hao considered creating a Storage Space for food and asked Ashan whether he had eaten dinner.

Ch. 360Worthy of Senior Brother Feng Wei (Bonus Chapter for Lord Shouling)

Su Hao completed the Wind Spirit Protective Shield and tested its defenses, then planned to teach Ashan runes and continue studying Art Methods. The chapter ended with Feng Cheng waiting for Senior Brother Feng Wei and imagining that he had mastered Inedia.

  • Su Hao completed the Wind Spirit Protective Shield and tested how it resisted Diamond Thorn attacks.
  • Su Hao found that Level 1—Penetration could not pierce the shield, but Level 2—Penetration broke through it and collapsed the barrier around his body.
  • Su Hao assessed the shield’s strengths and weaknesses and considered combining it with his other defenses.
  • Su Hao decided to cultivate the Wind-Roaming Agility Art next and planned to teach Ashan runes and assign him research work.
  • Feng Cheng waited outside Stone Peak with sweet potatoes, wondering why Senior Brother Feng Wei had not appeared and concluding that he might have cultivated Inedia.

Ch. 361Ashan's Cheat Ability

Su Hao tested the Wind-Roaming Agility Art and Wind Bullet, then offered to improve Ashan’s learning with a brain implant and computer loaded with Runes. The chapter ended with Ashan resolving to work hard for Su Hao’s ambition to reach the stars and define God.

  • Su Hao tested Wind-Roaming Agility Art and Wind Bullet, judging both useful but inferior to his existing abilities.
  • Ashan admitted he struggled to memorize the Basic Runes, so Su Hao promised to send him a Prophet injection and implant a small computer in his brain.
  • Ashan praised Su Hao as a potential God, and Su Hao said he first needed to break free of the planet.
  • Su Hao Teleported away, while Ashan recommitted himself to studying the Rune Manual despite forgetting what he learned.

Ch. 362Senior Brother Really Is a Good Man

Su Hao received Foundation Establishment cultivation manuals from Fairy Feng Ling, who also asked him to pass Qi-Gathering Pills to Feng Cheng before entering seclusion. He began guiding Feng Cheng’s cultivation and then designed a Universal Assistant for Ashan, leaving its functions to be decided.

  • Fairy Feng Ling gave Su Hao three Foundation Establishment methods, two bottles of Qi-Gathering Pills for Feng Cheng, and said she would enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough.
  • Su Hao concluded that the Immortal Sect used missions to bind cultivators to the sect and went to give Feng Cheng one bottle of pills.
  • Su Hao examined Feng Cheng’s progress, learned that he had cultivated Mind’s Eye, and offered to guide him toward faster cultivation.
  • Su Hao began guiding Feng Cheng’s Mind’s Eye cultivation, while Feng Cheng regarded him as a good senior brother.
  • Su Hao entered Marble Space and decided to create an operating system called Universal Assistant for Ashan.

Ch. 363Ding!

Su Hao finished designing the Universal Assistant and installed it for Ashan, then studied Qi-Gathering Pills and the Foundation Establishment method. After two months, Su Hao formed Intent and greatly expanded his Perception, noticing that Fairy Feng Ling had advanced to the fourth level of Foundation Establishment; she took him to find books on Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

  • Su Hao completed the Universal Assistant, testing its functions and adding a Library and games for Ashan.
  • Su Hao gave Ashan the Prophet Gene Modification Fluid and introduced him to the Universal Assistant and its Library.
  • Su Hao tested a Qi-Gathering Pill, studied the Foundation Establishment method, and concluded that he could cultivate Intent before forming a spirit-power Core.
  • After two months of meditation, Su Hao formed Intent and expanded his Perception range from ten thousand meters to fifty thousand meters.
  • Su Hao sensed that Fairy Feng Ling had reached the Holding Guard level and congratulated her.
  • Fairy Feng Ling took Su Hao toward the edge of the Immortal Sect to find books on Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

Ch. 364This Kid Didn't Get It

Fairy Feng Ling took Su Hao to meet Feng Yan, an expert in Formations, and persuaded her to lend him books. Feng Yan gave Su Hao an hour to choose ten volumes, and the chapter ended with him eagerly reading through the shelves while Feng Yan wondered whether to intervene.

  • Fairy Feng Ling flew Su Hao toward Feng Yan, corrected their direction, and brought him to the mist surrounding the Eight-Ring Mountain-Protecting Mist Array.
  • Feng Yan emerged from the mist after Fairy Feng Ling offered her a Little Fairy doll, then met Su Hao and learned he wanted Formation books.
  • Feng Yan opened a passage through the mist and led Fairy Feng Ling and Su Hao to her flower-filled valley and cave abode.
  • Feng Yan agreed to lend Su Hao ten books for a month and placed rows of bookshelves before him, giving him one hour to choose.
  • Su Hao began examining the books one by one, leaving Feng Yan and Fairy Feng Ling surprised as Feng Yan considered whether to help him.

Ch. 365Boss Wei, Save Me!

Su Hao secretly recorded the library’s books into Marble Space while Feng Yan mistook his quick browsing for ignorance. After Fairy Feng Ling explained Su Hao’s memory and Insight, Feng Yan grew interested in him, but Su Hao left when Ashan’s desperate messages arrived and teleported to help.

  • Su Hao recorded the library’s books into Marble Space while Feng Yan urged him to choose ten books and criticized his refusal to take them.
  • Su Hao claimed he had memorized the books, thanked Feng Yan, and left after Feng Ling stayed behind to speak with her.
  • Feng Ling explained Su Hao’s extraordinary memory and Insight to Feng Yan, who realized he might have told the truth and became intrigued by him.
  • Su Hao received Ashan’s messages saying Cultivators were hunting him and that Earth Monarch and Rune could not protect him.
  • Su Hao used Radar to check his surroundings, transformed into Life Child, and teleported to Ashan.

Ch. 366These Cultivators Were Too Cowardly

Ashan called Su Hao for help while a Golden Core Cultivator pursued him with Flying Shuttles. Su Hao rescued Ashan, defeated the Cultivator, and cut off his head.

  • Ashan fled from a Golden Core Cultivator whose Flying Shuttles repeatedly pierced his armor.
  • Ashan called Su Hao for help as six more Flying Shuttles closed in on him.
  • Su Hao appeared beside Ashan, reinforced his defenses with Runes, and repelled the six Flying Shuttles.
  • Su Hao used Flash Step to attack the Golden Core Cultivator, breaking through three protective barriers before his blade struck another protective artifact.
  • Su Hao struck the Cultivator with a Tier 3 Lightning Rune and then cut off his head.

Ch. 367Simulating Natural Disasters (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader Shishu Chunliang)

Su Hao discovered that a Golden Core cultivator’s corpse retained usable spiritual power, then returned to the Immortal Sect to study Formations. He learned that Formations used spiritual power to harness nature and simulate natural disasters.

  • Su Hao drew spiritual power from the Golden Core cultivator’s corpse and used it to activate a Strong Light Rune.
  • Ashan thanked Su Hao, handed over eight Flying Shuttles, and helped collect the cultivator’s inner armor before Su Hao ordered the corpse burned and buried.
  • Ashan told Su Hao that his hiding place might have been discovered, so Su Hao updated Ashan’s Location Stone and teleported back to the Immortal Sect.
  • Su Hao studied Feng Yan’s Formation books in Marble Space and learned that Formations were a system for understanding nature, distinct from his Rune Array Disks.
  • Su Hao read about the origins of Formations and concluded that they used spiritual power to harness natural forces and simulate disasters.

Ch. 368Power to Destroy the World

Su Hao studied Formation knowledge and realized that combining Runes through Formation principles could let him harness devastating natural power. After memorizing books on Alchemy and Artifact Refining, he was confronted by Feng Yan, who urged him to become her disciple.

  • Su Hao studied Formations and envisioned using their principles to combine Runes into power capable of devastating a planet’s surface.
  • Fairy Feng Ling and Feng Yan brought Su Hao books on Alchemy and Artifact Refining, which he secretly recorded in Marble Space.
  • Su Hao recited the contents of a book from memory, astonishing Feng Yan and Fairy Feng Ling.
  • Feng Yan pushed Fairy Feng Ling aside and asked Su Hao to become her disciple so she could teach him Formations.

Ch. 369Drained Dry by Su Hao

Su Hao became Feng Yan’s younger brother so he could learn Formations from her, and he pressed her with questions about applying Formation principles in practical ways. After three months, Feng Yan was so exhausted by his questions that she rushed to study before their next lesson.

  • Su Hao agreed to study Formations with Feng Yan and resolved the sect’s generation problem by calling her his older sister and giving her the name Feng Wei.
  • Su Hao spent two hours each day learning from Feng Yan and asked how Array Disks could adapt to unfamiliar terrain and when Formations could rival Dharma Artifacts.
  • Su Hao explored using Art Methods and Runes instead of pre-made Dharma Artifacts, and Feng Yan searched her references for an example of a large Formation made with Art Methods.
  • Su Hao questioned Feng Yan about commissioned Formation artifacts, power sources, self-contained Array Disks, and structures that could coordinate multiple large Array Disks.
  • After three months, Feng Yan reduced their lessons to half an hour and began studying in her office so she could answer Su Hao’s next questions.

Ch. 370Matter Crushing Array

Su Hao designed and tested a Rune Formation called the Matter Crushing Array, which reduced objects and Ashan’s arm to dust despite powerful defenses. The test convinced Su Hao that he needed to research a versatile Absolute Defense Formation to protect himself from stronger attacks.

  • Su Hao assembled sixteen linked Rune Array Disks into a large Formation and activated it from a distance.
  • Su Hao tested the Matter Crushing Array on stones and confirmed that it reduced them to dust.
  • Ashan tested the array with his Rune-protected arm, which was destroyed before he regrew it with Black Crystal Armor.
  • Su Hao tested the array against his Wind Spirit Protective Shield, Level 2 Barrier, and hardened armor, but his arm was also reduced to powder and regrown.
  • Su Hao concluded that the Formation’s power exceeded his expectations and resolved to develop a rapidly activated Absolute Defense Formation.

Ch. 371Feng Cheng, Junior Brother, You Have Hope of Becoming Immortal

Su Hao learned that Merit Points could buy the books he wanted and decided to compete for the Senior Brother Token, whose winner would receive 500 points. After Fairy Feng Ling warned him that victory was unlikely, Su Hao planned to develop Feng Cheng’s cultivation with a modified method.

  • Su Hao told Fairy Feng Ling he had nearly mastered Formations and needed more books, while Feng Cheng praised Su Hao for advancing his cultivation to the second level.
  • Fairy Feng Ling explained that she had spent her Merit Points and that the Senior Brother Token Competition offered 500 points to its final victor.
  • Su Hao asked to participate in the competition, and Fairy Feng Ling explained its arena format and cautioned him that winning would be conspicuous.
  • After Fairy Feng Ling left, Su Hao examined Feng Cheng’s cultivation and encouraged him to reach the completion of the second level.
  • Su Hao decided to have Feng Cheng try a modified Cloud Moon Gazing Spirit Method based on a Mobius Strip to build an endless circular Spirit Power structure.

Ch. 372Watch My Flying Sword

After a month of research, Su Hao attended the Wind Lineage arena matches with Feng Cheng and met the returning master Feng Hua. The matches began, but Su Hao was left bewildered by the Qi-Induction cultivators’ clumsy duel.

  • Su Hao realized a month had passed, packed away his research, and went with Feng Cheng to First-Light Slope for the arena matches.
  • Su Hao, Feng Cheng, and Fairy Feng Ling searched for Feng Hua and met Feng Yan, then Fairy Feng Ling introduced them to the Wind Lineage elders.
  • Feng Hua arrived, recognized Su Hao and Feng Cheng as Fairy Feng Ling’s disciples, and revealed that Fairy Feng Ling’s Senior Brother was dead.
  • Feng Ling, Feng Yan, Feng Hua, Su Hao, and Feng Cheng went to watch the Wind Lineage Qi-Induction matches begin.
  • Two Qi-Induction cultivators repeatedly exchanged a flying sword and Wind Bullets, and Su Hao wondered whether they were seriously fighting.

Ch. 373Feng Yu'er

Su Hao watched the Wind Lineage disciples fight for the arena and reflected on their limited combat experience and the advantages of spells and Dharma Artifacts. Feng Yu'er entered the competition to challenge the current champion, leaving the male disciple facing her flustered by her beauty.

  • A long-haired youth used a Flying Sword and Giant Strength Fist to break his opponent’s shield and win the match.
  • Fairy Feng Ling explained that challengers could keep fighting or rest, and that disciples were competing to show off before their peers.
  • Su Hao observed that Level 4 Qi Induction, faster seals, more Art Methods, and stronger Dharma Artifacts gave contestants the advantage.
  • After thirty disciples had been eliminated, Feng Yu'er stepped onto the arena and drew the crowd’s attention.
  • Feng Yu'er challenged the male disciple before her, whose spiritual power faltered as he became overwhelmed by her beauty.

Ch. 374Anticipation

Feng Yu'er continued dominating the Wind Lineage’s Qi-Induction Realm challengers until Su Hao, competing as Feng Wei, took the stage. He dodged her first attacks with mortal martial arts and the Wind-Roaming Agility Art, drawing the crowd’s attention to his anticipation.

  • Feng Yu'er defeated challenger after challenger with her short spike, breaking their barriers and knocking them off the arena.
  • As the remaining disciples hesitated, Su Hao stepped onto the stage, surprising the crowd with his youthful appearance.
  • Su Hao introduced himself as Feng Wei and raised a pale cyan protective barrier before Feng Yu'er attacked.
  • Su Hao tilted aside to evade Feng Yu'er’s first strike, and Fairy Feng Ling explained that he had practiced mortal martial arts before entering the Gate.
  • Feng Yu'er redirected the short spike for another attack, but Su Hao used the Wind-Roaming Agility Art to dodge it again.
  • Feng Hua recognized Su Hao’s key technique and said, “Anticipation!”

Ch. 375A Point of the Finger

Su Hao defeated Feng Yu'er in the arena by evading her attacks and overpowering her shield with Wind Bullets, then easily drove off several challengers. He remained onstage, waiting for another opponent after the crowd fell silent.

  • Golden Core cultivators recognized Su Hao's controlled evasions and combat skill as signs of genius.
  • Su Hao dodged Feng Yu'er's Dream Flying Shuttle attacks and struck her shield with a powerful Wind Bullet.
  • Feng Yu'er used Dream Flying Flower, but Su Hao charged through the attack, shattered her shield and defensive Dharma Artifact, and knocked her off the arena.
  • Feng Qianye caught Feng Yu'er and took her away, while Feng Yan dragged Feng Cheng off after he cheered for Su Hao.
  • Su Hao defeated successive challengers with a single long-range Wind Bullet each, until no one else came forward.

Ch. 376Hello, Senior Brother Wind-Finger

Su Hao gained the name Wind-Finger after defeating Feng Yu'er and became a candidate in the Senior Brother Token contest. As the Foundation Establishment contest began the next day, Feng Yu'er questioned her talent and Master, while Feng Ling received a Golden Return Pill and warnings from Feng Hua.

  • Su Hao reassured Feng Cheng after Feng Yan beat him, telling him he was destined to achieve great things.
  • Feng Yu'er brooded over her defeat and began to suspect that Feng Qianye had deceived her about being a destined genius.
  • Feng Qianye considered choosing someone else because Feng Yu'er seemed unable to handle a minor setback.
  • Feng Hua told Feng Ling that her senior brother had died in a Demon Path attack and gave her a Golden Return Pill before urging her to cultivate safely.
  • Feng Ling worried that Feng Wei was attracting too much attention, but Feng Hua refused to explain his concern until she reached the Golden Core Realm.
  • Su Hao returned to First-Light Slope for the Foundation Establishment contest and was greeted by disciples as Senior Brother Wind-Finger.
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