Ascending in Zhu Xian: The Rise of a Word-Plundering Prodigy
Chapter 18

Root of the Three Teachings! A Powerful Trait. Shui Yue's Subtle Change

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Su Han looked at the system prompt, somewhat surprised.

This was the first time he had learned that several traits gathered in one person could actually activate a hidden trait.

"System, display the detailed effects of the hidden trait 'Dao'!"

Trait Name: Dao Grade: Gray When Buddhism sees three thousand shattered, it delivers beings and slays sin; when Dao sees all things perish, it kills life and begins the origin; when demons see the world broken, they overturn life and disorder the sequence... All of this is called Dao! Trait Effect One: Root of the Three Teachings: When cultivating techniques of the three teachings, there will no longer be any conflicts.

"Gasp!"

"Even the effect of a mere gray trait can, like the Heavenly Tome, fundamentally resolve the negative offsets and harmful effects brought about by cultivating all three teachings?"

Su Han stared at the trait called "Dao," unable to contain his delight.

He had never expected such an unexpected gain today.

Before this, Su Han had constantly been troubled by the conflict between Great Brahma Prajna and Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao, which had caused his Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao cultivation to progress slowly.

The only solution he had thought of...

Was to use the system to plunder powerful traits and rely on extraordinary cultivation aptitude to forcibly break through into the Yuqing Realm.

That would at least temporarily resolve the conflict.

But that was only a conflict between Buddhism and Daoism.

At the end of the day, the techniques of those two teachings were relatively mild and harmonious.

But what if demonic sect techniques were added to the mix?

The resulting conflicts would be immensely severe, far from something that could be easily resolved.

After all, whether it was Daoist and demonic sect techniques or Buddhist and demonic sect techniques, they were practically incompatible.

Buddhist and demonic sect techniques could even be said to be sworn enemies.

The best possible outcome of cultivating both at once would be spiritual energy going berserk due to their mutual conflict, leaving one crippled.

A slightly worse outcome would be exploding to death on the spot.

Therefore, there was practically no possibility of cultivating the three teachings together.

Even Puzhi, who harbored great vows, had previously only dared to contemplate cultivating Buddhism and Daoism together. He had never considered cultivating all three teachings, precisely for this reason.

As for Su Han, the solution he had previously considered was to first attempt to cultivate all three teachings, while only learning the basics of demonic sect techniques without delving deeply into them.

Each time Great Brahma Prajna rose by one level, he would raise the demonic sect technique to a realm one level below it.

That way, Great Brahma Prajna could firmly suppress the demonic sect technique unilaterally, preventing spiritual energy from going berserk due to intense conflict.

Afterward, he would only need to cultivate the Heavenly Scripture to completely solve this problem.

After all, Zhang Xiaofan had also used the Heavenly Scripture to resolve the conflict among the three teachings.

But even for the first volume of the Heavenly Scripture, Su Han would have to wait another five years for a chance to obtain it, much less gather all five volumes.

And yet, this problem that Su Han had thought would take more than a decade to completely resolve...

Had now been perfectly solved by this hidden trait called "Dao"!

Moreover, this trait was only gray right now, yet it was already so powerful.

Su Han did not even dare imagine how powerful it would become if it continued to upgrade.

This is probably a powerful trait no less formidable than Child of Destiny!

Su Han could not help marveling inwardly, utterly exhilarated.

At this moment...

Wen Min watched Su Han stare blankly at Lu Xueqi with vacant eyes, then could not help waving a hand before his face.

At the same time, she teased with a smile, "Little Junior Brother, why are you spacing out while staring at Xueqi?"

"What, you only haven't seen her for one day, and you already can't eat or drink from missing her?"

"I know our Xueqi is adorable, but you can't be this blatant, can you? Don't frighten our little Xueqi."

Upon hearing Wen Min's words, Lu Xueqi's hand paused slightly as she picked up some food.

But the next second, it returned to normal.

Her face remained cool and aloof, as though she had not heard a word Wen Min said.

Hearing Wen Min's words, Su Han snapped out of his delight.

He shook his head slightly. "Senior Sister, I was just thinking about something."

Still grinning, Wen Min looked from Su Han to Lu Xueqi and said meaningfully, "Senior Sister understands!"

Seeing Wen Min's mischievous gaze, Su Han rolled his eyes at her.

"Senior Sister, what do you understand?"

"Little Junior Brother, don't be embarrassed. You possess Heavenly Talent, and Xueqi is also the most gifted disciple of our Little Bamboo Peak. Besides, the two of you are close in age..."

"Wen Min, eat quietly!"

Before Wen Min could finish, Shui Yue suddenly felt a little uncomfortable for some reason and coldly interrupted her.

Hearing her master's words, Wen Min immediately lowered her head. "Yes, Master."

She did not dare keep fooling around and obediently ate her meal.

Because Shui Yue had suddenly spoken up, Wen Min seemed as though she had made a mistake and did not dare say another word. The other disciples also feared offending their master, so they remained silent.

The entire dinner was exceedingly oppressive.

Only after dinner did Shui Yue rise to her feet and look at Su Han.

"Su Han, continue coming with your master. I will help you break through to the Yuqing Realm as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, even with your aptitude, it will be quite difficult for you to break through to the Yuqing Realm within a year."

"Don't forget, you and Xueqi have a match in three months..."

"When that time comes, try not to lose too badly."

Hearing Shui Yue's words, Su Han hurriedly nodded with a smile. "Master, you're so good to this disciple."

Shui Yue was first stunned, then the corners of her lips lifted slightly in a rare smile as she led Su Han away.

Only after Shui Yue left, as they watched the two departing figures, the other disciples could not help discussing it among themselves.

"Tell me, what's gotten into Master? Why is she treating this Little Junior Brother so well? Even when Junior Sister Xueqi first arrived, Master did not take her along to cultivate every day, did she?"

"Exactly. Although Master personally taught Junior Sister Xueqi back then, she merely passed down Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao and checked her progress every few days.

"But this Little Junior Brother reportedly cultivates in Master's room during the day, and at night, Master even takes the initiative to help him speed up his cultivation. It's truly enviable."

For a time, several disciples discussed it animatedly.

Hearing this from afar, Lu Xueqi could not help knitting her delicate brows.

Seeing this, Wen Min hurriedly smiled and pulled Lu Xueqi into her arms, gently stroking her hair.

"Perhaps Master simply pities Little Junior Brother's background."

"I heard Little Junior Brother has been an orphan since childhood, with barely enough food to eat. During winter, he might even have had to fight Wild Dog for food."

"Even I can't help feeling pity for such a miserable upbringing, much less Master."

Upon hearing this, the other disciples, including Lu Xueqi, all nodded in realization.

For a moment, as they looked at Su Han's departing figure, a trace of tenderness flashed through their eyes.

"So that's how it is. Little Junior Brother is truly pitiful."

Wen Min looked at her junior sisters. "Little Junior Brother has never had a home since he was young, but Little Bamboo Peak is his home now. We should all treat him better in the future, understand?"

As Wen Min spoke, she planted a light kiss on Lu Xueqi's exquisitely sculpted little face.

Meanwhile, Su Han had no idea what Wen Min and the others were discussing.

Instead, he was extremely curious. Now that I possess the two powerful cultivation aptitudes, Innate Dao Bone (Gold) and Heavenly Prodigy (Gold)...

How fast will I progress if I cultivate Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao again?

I don't expect to surpass Great Brahma Prajna, but the gap surely won't be as enormous as before!

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