Shi Xuan, Forgotten by the World

"Each of the Nine Secrets has its own strengths, so it's perfectly normal that you don't know which one to cultivate for the time being."

Chu Feng paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "My advice is to choose what your heart desires."

Upon hearing this, Shi Xuan's eyes showed a confused look, and he murmured, "What is it that I seek in my heart?"

Seeing this, Chu Feng casually brewed a cup of tea and then pushed it in front of Shi Xuan.

"First, drink a cup of 'Mind-Clarifying Tea,' then examine your inner thoughts and you will find the answer."

"Thank you, Master."

Without saying a word, Shi Xuan picked up the tea on the table and drank it all in one gulp. Then he sat cross-legged to calm his mind and relax.

Soon, a thought came to Shi Xuan's mind: I, Shi Xuan, am determined to become an unparalleled Divine Emperor. I will never become anyone's stepping stone. Anyone who tries to stop me, I will definitely suppress them!

With just this thought flashing through his mind, Shi Xuan felt his mind become very clear.

He slowly opened his eyes, murmuring, "To become a Divine Emperor, is this all I've ever sought in my life?"

Chu Feng laughed and said, "It seems your dreams aren't bold enough. Since you've become my disciple, you should at least dream of becoming an Immortal Emperor. Now you know which secret to choose, right?"

Shi Xuan stood up and respectfully said, "Reporting to Master, this disciple has made a decision. I will first master the 'Secret of the Character Qian among the Nine Secrets. Since Heaven wants me to become a stumbling block for those so-called geniuses, then I will master the Secret of the Character Qian first, anticipating the enemy's moves in everything. In this way, I can cut off their opportunities."

"Good."

Chu Feng waved his folding fan and said, "You've made a good choice, kid. Since that's the case, you should begin your cultivation. Remember, do not break through to the True Fate Realm before you have comprehended the First Secret."

Why?

Shi Xuan looked puzzled.

"It cannot be spoken, it cannot be spoken."

Chu Feng deliberately kept everyone in suspense by waving the folding fan in his hand.

Shi Xuan continued, "What if a disciple cannot control the increase in spiritual power within his body?"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Come find me when the time comes, and I'll naturally find a way to painlessly resolve the excess spiritual energy in your body."

"Thank you, Master."

After finishing his sentence, Shi Xuan turned and left.

Chu Feng watched Shi Xuan's departing figure and murmured, "The Child of Destiny of the younger generation of the Profound Heaven Continent, I wonder how you will deal with this Great Villain of Destiny Xiao Xuan, in the future?"

Hearing this from not far away, Bing Yan subconsciously asked, "Husband, your actions are going against the will of Heaven. Aren't you afraid of being punished by Heaven's Mandate?"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "As the saying goes, 'Man can conquer nature.' Now that Xiao Xuan has become my disciple, I will defy fate and ensure Xiao Xuan's lifelong well-being. Moreover, I also want to try what it feels like to defy destiny. Miaomiao Mountain hasn't had any fun in a long time, has it?"

Bing Yan rolled her eyes at Chu Feng, wondering why her husband seemed so immature.

If Chu Feng could hear what she was thinking at this moment, he would definitely say to her seriously: A man is a boy until he dies.

After returning to his villa, Shi Xuan began to study the Secret of the Character Qian.

The process was tedious, but Shi Xuan didn't find it annoying at all.

His current status is not only due to the strong support of the Shi Clan and his extraordinary talent, but most importantly, his ability to endure loneliness and his willingness to cultivate diligently.

Time passed day by day.

The disciples who joined the Miscellaneous Dao Institute naturally became the focus of attention for the new batch of students at the Dao-Seeking Academy.

The disciples of the outer academy did not disappoint; although they could not compare to the prodigies of the Dao Dao-Seeking Academy.

However, they were all outstanding among their peers, whether in competitions with their fellow students.

Whether in various training missions or not, they all inspire admiration.

Disciples of the outer courtyard of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute always exude an extra layer of glory.

Shi Xuan would be brought up for discussion, since when he first came to the Shi Xuan Dao-Seeking Academy to become a disciple, Elder Qin of the Dao-Seeking Academy made an exception and accepted him.

It is said that Elder Qin a pair of heterochromatic eyes, Peerless. For her to make an exception for him, Shi Xuan must have something extraordinary about him.

A year has passed, and Shi Xuan has made no move.

The following year passed, and Shi Xuan still hadn't shown his face to the world.

As a result, all sorts of rumors began to spread within the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Some people say that Shi Xuan lacks talent and was only chosen by the Miscellaneous Dao Institute because of his Lineage's support.

Some people say that the Shi Clan and Elder Qin have a close relationship, and that Shi Xuan was sent to the Miscellaneous Dao Institute from behind.

In short, no one had any hope for Shi Xuan anymore, and even the letters sent to Shi Xuan by the Shi Clan disappeared without a trace.

This undoubtedly confirms those rumors.

Many cultivators are eagerly awaiting the triennial Outer Sect Grand Competition, wanting to see just how far Shi Xuan has progressed after these three years of cultivation.

On Miaomiao Mountain.

Chu Feng casually absorbed the spiritual energy that was about to overflow from Shi Xuan.

Shi Xuan was already used to this. A year and a half ago, when his spiritual power was about to overflow, he went to his master.

When Shi Xuan first had his spiritual power drained by his master, he was terrified. He never expected that his master would possess such an evil technique.

But Chu Feng quickly explained it to him. Upon hearing that this was a method of the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin cultivated by his senior brother, Shi Xuan couldn't help but admire his master even more.

"Alright, the spiritual energy you spilled has been absorbed. You won't have this problem for the next three months."

Upon hearing this, Shi Xuan nodded slightly. "Thank you, Master. By the way, Master, do you think I'm a bit slow-witted? It's been so long, and I still haven't mastered the Secret of the Character Qian Cultivation."

Chu Feng laughed and said, "What nonsense are you thinking, kid? Back then, your Senior Sister Chu also became famous after years of cultivation. Our Miscellaneous Dao Institute doesn't have the rules of other academies, so it's okay even if you only comprehend a secret after thirty years."

Upon hearing this, Shi Xuan finally felt relieved, as he had been worried that his master would think his cultivation was too slow.

Chu Feng added, "Alright, as the saying goes, 'Great things come from small beginnings,' so just focus on your cultivation."

"Promise."

As Shi Xuan spoke, he secretly resolved in his heart that he must master the Secret of the Character Qian" as soon as possible, and absolutely not disappoint his master.

Time flies in the mountains, and another year has passed.

All the disciples at the Dao-Seeking Academy had forgotten about Shi Xuan, this prodigy.

The two new darlings of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute are Chen Zun and Qin Yun, former outer disciples. Chen Zun has reached the Dao Foundation Sixth Layer after three years of cultivation and won the championship in the Outer Sect Grand Competition.

The latter returned after two and a half years of training with Ye Beixuan. He used his "Soaring Dragon Nine Transformations" technique to overwhelm all the heroes in the inner sect competition, and everyone exclaimed that he had the former style of Ye Beixuan.

The outside world's discussions did not affect Shi Xuan's cultivation.

He felt that he was only half a step away from comprehending the Secret of the Character Qian, and that a breakthrough was just around the corner.

Chu Feng, meanwhile, began preparing a banquet, awaiting Xiao Chen's return.

Half a month ago, in the early morning, he received a familiar notification: Xiao Chen broke through the Nirvana Realm, awakened the Immortal Physique - Firmament-Breaking Sword Physique, True Essence of the Great Dao +1, rewarded the host with 100 years of cultivation, Firmament-Breaking Sword Physique Great Completion, True Essence of the Great Dao +10.

Afterwards, he received a message from Xiao Chen that he would be returning to the Dao-Seeking Academy soon.

Chu Feng was feeling very pleased with himself. Apart from Xiao Chen, the other disciples had also made significant gains.

Cao Youqian broke through to the Dao Integration Layer 9, Qin Qin Dao Integration the 5th level, Wang Baole Dao Integration the 2nd level, Ye Beixuan broke through to the 2nd level of the Dao Integration and comprehended the Primordial Chaos True Intent to the Great Perfection.

In addition, Xu Caichen broke through to the 9th level of the Spirit Cultivation Realm, Han Ping to the 5th level, Chu Caiyi to the 9th level of the Heavenly Origin Realm, Fang Mu to the 7th level of the Heavenly Origin Realm, and Nie Xiuyuan to the 2nd level of the Nirvana Realm.

After some training outside, Chen Qianqian broke through to the sixth level of the Heavenly Origin Realm, while Bai Qian reached the third level of the Spirit Nurturing Realm. Moreover, she comprehended the "Summoning Rain and Wind from the Thirty-Six Heavenly Transformations, and not only understood the Wind and Rain True Intent, but also extended it to the Great Perfection.

While the disciples helped Chu Feng increase his cultivation by several hundred years, they also increased his True Essence of the Great Dao by 37 points, making it a very fruitful harvest.

While everyone on and around Miaomiao Mountain awaited Xiao Chen's return, Shi Xuan finally took the final half-step...