Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 380 Summoning (Part 5)

He had a handsome face, a tall and slender figure, and wore flowing white clothes. He had a good temperament and the air of a young master from a noble family.

This person, like Zhong Han, possesses the strength of the sixth level of True Skill within the entire Jingtian Manor, making him an elite expert among the younger generation.

Seeing this, the doorman had no choice but to retreat. There was nothing he could do; he couldn't stop this young master.

"Junior Sister Zhong, doesn't that make us sound a bit distant?" Fang Shouming smiled. "Can't your brother come and see you if there's nothing else going on?"

"Speak, what is it?" Zhong Han said impatiently. "Don't tell me it's about that again. If you disagree, you disagree; if you don't like it, you don't like it. There's no need for further explanation."

Jingtian Manor has only seven headmasters, plus the manor lord and deputy manor lord. In such a small place, the sons and daughters of these sect leaders basically all know each other.

Fang Shouming and she had been friends since childhood and had a decent relationship.

However, as they got older, they all became somewhat estranged from each other.

Especially in the past few years, after she rejected the marriage proposal of Chen Ying's son from the Three Mountains Sect, the relationship became increasingly delicate.

Fang Shouming's father, Fang He, the deputy head of Jingtian Manor, came to persuade and lobby many times, trying to arrange a marriage between the two.

Fang He was like this, and so was Fang Shouming.

Several times he claimed to be visiting for fun, but in reality he was there to act as a lobbyist for Chen Ying's son.

That's why she had long seen through this person's true colors; he was two-faced and harbored ulterior motives.

“Junior Sister Zhong, you’re overthinking it. It’s just been a long time since we last met.” Fang Shouming sighed, with a hint of melancholy. “This time, it was Mingzhen who organized it. She took the lead in contacting Yundu and then me, saying that it had been a long time since we had a get-together and that we should meet at Yaoyun Tower tonight.”

Zhong Han, Sun Mingzhen, Fang Shouming, and Hu Yundu were the four best friends when they were young, forming a close-knit group that stood together through thick and thin.

However, as time went by, the relationship between the four gradually drifted apart.

Zhong Han and Fang Shouming had long since fallen out. As for Hu Yundu, who came from the prestigious Hu family, he was too busy with family affairs to attend to anything else.

Sun Mingzhen is still in contact with Zhong Han. She is one of her very close friends, and the two have a good relationship.

So when Zhong Han heard that it was Sun Mingzhen who organized the gathering, her expression softened a bit: "Are you sure it's Sister Mingzhen who wants to get together?"

“Absolutely true, nothing else is going on,” Fang Shouming said sincerely. “It’s just a meal, a chat about our troubles.”

Zhong Han observed him carefully and saw that his expression was sincere and not fake. She also thought of the time when the four of them went out and got into trouble when they were children. At that moment, her heart softened.

"Sigh... Since it was Mingzhen who said it..." she sighed, "Then let's talk about it tonight."

She has indeed had a lot of worries lately, not only about her daily life but also about her spiritual practice.

She had already perfected the sixth level many days ago, but she still hadn't found a clue about breaking through to the seventh level.

Even if you ask your mother, Zhong Yunxiu, she will say that the seventh level depends on each person's comprehension. If you have comprehended it, then you have passed; if not, there is nothing that can be done.

Perfect timing! I can talk to my best friend Sun Mingzhen tonight, have a chat, and relax a bit.

"Okay, it's settled then." Fang Shouming smiled and turned to leave.

In his eyes, this childhood friend was excellent in every way—talent, looks, and figure—except for one thing: he was a little silly.

It's not that they're not intelligent, but rather that they're not flexible enough and their minds can't keep up.

What an honor it is to be chosen by Chen Lingmo, the son of Chen Ying of the Three Mountains Sect.

Regardless of his personality and character, let's just look at his background.

The Three Mountains Sect was far more powerful than the Jingtian Manor, which had been declining year by year. As one of the three great masters of the Three Mountains Sect, Chen Ying was comparable to Zhao Ziyang, the Azure Dragon, in Jingtian Manor.

Being able to climb up to such a powerful backer and be favored by his son is truly Zhong Han's greatest fortune.

If this matter succeeds, Zhong Han, I dare not say anything else, but at the very least, he can walk sideways in this Huayang City area.

Even if she suffers some grievances after marrying into the family, in the end, everything will still belong to her.

Moreover, although Chen Lingmo has some flaws in his personality and character, he is exceptionally talented, with aptitude far surpassing that of his peers.

What's wrong with being with him?

If he were a woman, and she were the one chosen, she would probably have married him long ago.

Thinking of this, Fang Shouming shook his head. Unfortunately, he didn't have that good fortune.

But it doesn't matter, as long as he can facilitate the marriage between Chen Lingmo and Zhong Han, he can also benefit a lot from it.

At the very least, it would bring his father, Fang He, a powerful ally.

If Eagle Claw King and Chen Ying were their allies, then the possibility of them vying for the position of Jingtian Manor owner in the future would undoubtedly be much greater.

If it really works out, then he will be the son of the manor lord and a candidate for the next generation of Jingtian Manor lord!

Thinking of this, a hint of excitement flashed across Fang Shouming's face. All this running around was for this plan, wasn't it?

Tonight's dinner party is a must; Sun Mingzhen must give Zhong Han a good talking-to.

His relationship with Zhong Han was rather distant; they were just ordinary acquaintances. But Sun Mingzhen was different; she was Zhong Han's true best friend.

If one or two people who are not very familiar with a matter try to persuade you, it may not be very effective.

But if a group of people try to persuade you to do something, you might hesitate. You might hesitate about whether or not you should do it.

If a group of people you know very well try to persuade you to do something, you will be brainwashed. You will start to doubt your own ideas and eventually be convinced.

After all, no matter who it is, even if they feel mentally strong, there will always be a weakness deep down.

Zhong Han is undoubtedly someone who values ​​relationships extremely, so having her best friend speak for her would naturally be the best approach...

This is Fang Shouming's idea.

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Time flies, and another month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Beside Flower Lake, spring is in full bloom, with lush grass, birdsong, and fragrant flowers, and colorful wildflowers everywhere.

Han Yi sat by the lake, quietly feeling the gentle breeze carrying a faint mist of water on his face.

He discovered that practicing the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm, especially when comprehending the true skill visualization diagram, seemed to be quite helpful when practicing by the lake.

"Actually, that's normal. The Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm is inherently somewhat yin in nature and prefers cold, damp air. Cultivating near water can accelerate the process slightly, which is understandable."

He sat cross-legged, quietly looking at the visualization diagram in his hand, then slowly closed his eyes, his mind gradually calming down.

In the icy, snowy landscape, with towering, frigid ice mountains and snow-covered forests, amidst a flurry of snowflakes, a massive black shadow can be faintly seen beneath the thick ice, roaring towards the sky—a truly bizarre sight.

"The characteristic of the Cold Yin Force that I have comprehended is frost. Therefore, I must start with the aspect of coldness and gradually increase the chill within my power..."

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Beneath the thick layer of ice, the figure of the roaring beast gradually became clearer. Scales, claws, and fangs were clearly visible, as if the monster, buried within the thick ice, was breaking free.

Unfortunately...

In the end, the beast's enormous body was still unable to break free of the ice and was sealed tightly beneath the iceberg.

"Just a little bit more..." Han Yi opened his eyes, his face full of exhaustion.

The visualization practice, though seemingly just sitting and resting with eyes closed, is not as dangerous and arduous as cultivating the White Lotus Immaculate Body.

However, in reality, the process of comprehending and visualizing a picture is extremely demanding on one's energy and spirit. Just think about it, it's a simple ink painting without any explanation. You can imagine how difficult it is to grasp the key points from it.

In just a short while, he was already completely exhausted.

The third level of Nine-Bend Palm is the process of generating internal energy.

In the initial stage, a basic understanding of the visualization diagram is sufficient to generate power. This understanding forms the basis for determining the characteristics; some may interpret it as profound strength, while others may interpret it as the degree of solidity of the strength.

Han Yi, on the other hand, leans towards the 'cold' aspect.

It's easy to get started, but to achieve mastery and have your whole body filled with cold, yin energy, you must fully understand the visualization diagram and cultivate your strength according to the flow of qi and blood on the diagram.

There is no experience to draw upon for understanding visualization diagrams.

Because everyone's perspective leads to a myriad of interpretations, just as there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes.

Han Yi didn't know how others did it, but in his opinion, the meaning conveyed by this visualization diagram was undoubtedly just cold.

So he tried his best to think about the coldest possible mood, but it was still to no avail.

"It seems we still have to resort to that method..." He shook his head.

Although his comprehension was much stronger than that of ordinary people, it was undoubtedly a pipe dream to cultivate the third level to perfection in just a few months.

Now, his blood and qi are surging, and the essence of the Nine Curved Palm of Cold Yin has been refined into power. He is only one step away from the final step.

The final step is to connect all the elements with the imagery of the visualization, making them appear as one.

But this step, though seemingly fragile, was something he couldn't easily break through.

"I will upgrade the Nine-Bend Cold Yin Palm to the third level of mastery," he silently recited to himself.

To be honest, at first, he really wanted to rely on his own strength to comprehend the visualization diagram and cultivate it to the third level of mastery.

He genuinely didn't want to use Yin energy to enhance himself.

It wasn't that he felt unworthy of it or worried about any negative consequences. After all, the system was one of his powers, so it didn't matter.

However, his yin energy reserves are currently too low. Without finding a suitable source of yin energy, every bit he uses is a bit less, which is a little painful.

But now is not the time to dwell on this bit of yin energy.

If the yin energy is gone, you can look for it again, but if you miss the opportunity, it's truly gone forever.

The resources needed to cultivate to the fourth level are certainly not a small amount. He doesn't have the support of a powerful family. The investment from Plum Blossom Pavilion alone is only enough to maintain his daily cultivation.

Therefore, he was determined to get what Zhong Yunxiu promised.