What?
Sing... sing a song?
I've never heard of needing to sing during cultivation!
Hearing Yang Zhen's words, everyone was dumbfounded. Sure enough, things made by a scoundrel are scoundrels too.
Thinking about it now, the image of a group of disciples and followers of the Spirit Learning Palace staring at a piece of calligraphy that looked exactly like "caught a toad and squeeze out its pee," and singing in unison, was simply an eyesore.
Everyone stared blankly at Yang Zhen, and someone muttered to themselves, "So, someone can be this flamboyant?"
The others were taken aback, then nodded hastily, their gazes towards Yang Zhen becoming even more peculiar.
Elder Huo looked embarrassed, glancing at Yang Zhen, and asked with a last glimmer of hope, "Young friend Yang, what song do I need to sing to comprehend this the Most Dazzling Ethnic Style?"
" The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style, of course we should sing the Most Dazzling Ethnic Style, oh, it's that song from earlier. Don't worry, as long as you hold your breath and concentrate, you'll learn it easily."
Seeing Yang Zhen speak so nonchalantly, everyone's lips began to twitch.
It's so easy to learn, damn it! How can anyone actually sing this kind of song?
A group of people suppressed their laughter, looking at Elder Huo's embarrassed face with strange expressions, before finally bursting into snickers.
Such a treasure is truly something that brings both joy and a subtle, throbbing pain in one's testicles.
However, condensing one's Literary Heart is an extremely difficult thing. Even for a major sect like the Spirit Learning Palace, disciples need a long period of comprehension and study to condense their Literary Heart. It is unknown how many books they need to read or how many paintings they need to create before they can succeed.
Now, with the Most Dazzling Ethnic Style," as long as one concentrates and studies diligently, learning a song can successfully cultivate one 'Literary Heart. This powerful treasure of cultural heritage will certainly not be obscured.
It's just... so incredibly awkward!
Elder Huo decided that if the Spirit Learning Palace ever adopts the Most Dazzling Ethnic Style, he must advise his disciples to study and cultivate it individually, not in pairs.
The old palace master didn't care about that. To her, what did it matter that her disciples could gather their Literary Heart so easily and quickly by singing a song?
The old lady smiled and looked at Yang Zhen, saying, "I really like this congratulatory gift of yours, and with your talent and potential, you're more than qualified to join the Spirit Learning Palace!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, especially those who had always wanted to join the Spirit Learning Palace, who all showed expressions of envy.
Joining the Spirit Learning Palace means his future achievements are virtually limitless. Although Yang Zhen's success was partly due to luck, who can say Yang Zhen didn't achieve it through his own talent?
Everyone stared at Yang Zhen with suspicion, but to their surprise, Yang Zhen shook his head!
He shook his head!
Upon seeing this action, everyone present, even the seniors in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, were taken aback.
Yang Zhen actually refused?
The old palace master and Palace Master Liu exchanged a glance, then looked at Yang Zhen with surprise, asking in confusion, "What does this mean?"
Yang Zhen smiled and said, "I appreciate the old palace master's kindness, but I've always been used to a leisurely life, and joining the Spirit Learning Palace would probably make me uncomfortable, so I'd better not!"
Whoa--!
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in uproar, looking at Yang Zhen as if he were a fool.
I... I refused!
Yang Zhen actually refused the old palace master's kind offer!
This time, even the old palace master looked surprised and asked, "Are you really not going to reconsider?"
consider?
It's impossible to even consider it; it's never going to happen in this lifetime.
Yang Zhen shook his head vigorously, as if joining the Spirit Learning Palace was a huge mistake. "I'm not considering it anymore, there's really no need to consider it anymore!"
At this point, Yang Zhen sighed, looked up at the sky with a melancholy expression, and said, "After being alone for a long time, you get used to loneliness!"
this...
Everyone was stunned. Looking at Yang Zhen's dejected expression, they wished they could rush up and kick him.
Damn it, could you be any more shameless?
The old palace master chuckled, gave Yang Zhen a meaningful look, and said, "That's fine then. Everyone has their own ambitions. Young people should brave the storms and thunder. But if one day you want to stop and find a place to settle down, you can come to the Spirit Learning Palace. As long as the old lady is here, we'll reserve a position for you as a missionary elder."
Hearing the old lady's words, even Palace Master Liu was taken aback. She hesitated to speak, but the old lady glared at her and she stopped.
Yang Zhen stared blankly at the old palace master, and immediately regretted it. Damn it, why did you have to be so talkative and look at the sky for no reason? Now look what happened, you've lost a chance to become an official. A missionary elder, such a young missionary elder, it sounds so Niu Bi, doesn't it?
In the crowd, Ning Wuque looked blankly at Yang Zhen, the old lady, and Palace Master Liu, his face filled with existential doubt.
The course of events has completely deviated from his original plan.
Hua Youyue maintained a faint smile, as if she wasn't surprised by any decision Yang Zhen made.
Mo Xueling, for some reason, felt a sense of relief and gave Yang Zhen a slight glare.
On the other hand, Yang Zhen's eyes lit up at the thought of becoming an official, and he said to the old palace master, "We'll talk about the missionary elders later. As for what we just said, whoever has the best gift will be the representative of the Rogue Cultivator in this alliance, I wonder if that still holds true?"
Upon hearing this, everyone realized that Yang Zhen actually wanted to be the representative, and they looked at each other in bewilderment.
Yang Zhen is right. Whoever's gift pleases the old palace master will be the leader of the Rogue Cultivator in this alliance. That's what everyone was discussing just now.
But at the time, no one expected that Yang Zhen would ultimately come out on top.
For a moment, all the Rogue Cultivator looked at each other, hesitant.
If Yang Zhen were a Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert, no one would say anything. However, Yang Zhen was, after all, a Void Refinement Realm stage cultivator, and among the Rogue Cultivator present, there were many with higher cultivation levels than him.
If Yang Zhen were to become the leader, he would likely find it difficult to gain the support of the people; at the very least, those whose cultivation levels were higher than Yang Zhen's would not be comfortable with it.
Ning Wuque, who had been doubting his own existence, suddenly flashed a sharp light in his eyes upon hearing Yang Zhen's words, murderous intent crossing his face. He smiled and said, "The discussion just now was correct. Among you fellow Rogue Cultivator, whoever can produce the old palace master's favorite Rogue Cultivator gift will be the leader of this alliance. However..."
At this point, Ning Wuque looked at Yang Zhen with a playful expression and continued, "However, nothing should be done too casually. Take this matter of leadership, for example. Brother Yang, do you think that even if we truly made you the leader, you could win the hearts of the people?"
After saying that, before Yang Zhen could speak, Ning Wuque continued, "If I were to make you the leader, not only would the other Rogue Cultivator be worried, but I myself would be the first to object!"
Upon hearing Ning Wuque's Ning Wuque, the assembled Rogue Cultivator nodded subconsciously, clearly agreeing with him.
Yang Zhen was taken aback, looked at Ning Wuque, and asked curiously, "I wonder how Young Master Ning can persuade me not to object?"
Looking at Ning Wuque's face, Yang Zhen began to rub his hands together in anticipation.
Ning Wuque oblivious, a meaningful smile playing on his lips as he stared at Yang Zhen and said, "Among the Rogue Cultivator nowadays, there are quite a few seniors at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm. Naturally, they won't attack you; that would be too unfair!"
At this point, Ning Wuque smiled arrogantly, cupped his hands to the new group of Rogue Cultivator, and said, "I, Ning, am unworthy, but I humbly request that you seniors test Yang Dingtian's strength and see if he is truly qualified to be the leader. I wonder if you seniors are willing to give me this opportunity?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked and looked at Ning Wuque in horror.
If he's sent to test Yang Zhen, how can Yang Zhen possibly survive?
"Are you sure you want to fight me?" Yang Zhen looked at Ning Wuque with a strange expression.
P. S.: I actually fell asleep while writing last night, and just slept like that all night. I was definitely too tired. Sorry.
These two chapters are owed by Nanfeng. I don't know if I'll have the energy to make up for them later. Oh dear.