Heavenly Dao Engine-Chapter 38 - 00 Above
Chapter 38: Chapter 0038 Above
Chapter 38 -0038 Above
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“I wonder which young man doesn’t appreciate my performance? Please come up to the stage and enlighten me.” Zhou Kunlin has yet to develop the ability to discern voices, and at that point he was still not fully aware of who was talking.
Many people assumed the previous comment was merely an act of verbal mischief, and that the speaker would surely flee out of fear immediately, not daring to directly confront Zhou Kunlin’s wrath. Yet, to everyone’s surprise, not only did this person raise their hand, but they also stood up, exuding haughtiness with a grandiose expression and a tone that oozed: “It was me, the future number one on the Sparrow List, Sky Eagle List, and Golden Eagle List, Liu! Hao!! Shuai!!!”
Liu Haoshuai stands tall, confident, and extraordinary. The afternoon sunlight illuminates his figure, adding to his charm.
Boom…
The crowd erupted instantly, as if someone had dumped a bowl of cold water into hot oil.
“Who is this lad? I’ve never seen him before?”
“This kid sure knows how to brag; first on the Sparrow List, first on the Sky Eagle List? Pfft, did he ask Senior Brother Zhou if it was okay to say that he’s first on the Sparrow List?”
“I know who he is! After the Moon-duel, he suddenly appeared in the Sparrow List, and his initial ranking was the tenth place. I heard he has a powerful patron…”
“Nonsense. If he had such a powerful patron, why wouldn’t that Elder assist him directly, making him his disciple, leading him into the Golden Eagle Hall? Why would he be wrestling with us?”
Qi Tian, who had been watching the commotion, was taken aback to see Liu Haoshuai stepping forward. Before his last retreat, Qi Tian could recall the severe beating he gave Liu Haoshuai. Liu Haoshuai would have needed at least a half-month to recover. But it had only been a few days, and Liu Haoshuai was already bouncing around energetically. Also, doesn’t his uncle happen to be County Master Hu Qifan who is about to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage? With such a solid connection, why would Liu Haoshuai be mingling among outer disciples? Something seemed off about this situation.
Zhou Kunlin, on the stage, coldly observed Liu Haoshuai, who sought to steal all his thunder the moment he appeared. Arms crossed, he watched Liu Haoshuai as one might observe a naughty child and said, “So it’s you, Junior Brother Liu. May I ask, what aspect of me do you find so objectionable?”
Liu Haoshuai stood his ground, responding, “Zhou Kunlin, it’s pathetic that a man of your age doesn’t realize how pathetic he truly is.”
Zhou Kunlin’s eyelid twitched sharply. What kind of upbringing does this child have? How could anyone not want to smack him dead with one slap? He took a deep breath and said, “Well, I really don’t know. Please teach me, Junior Brother Liu.”
“Since you said ‘please,’ I’ll make an exception and teach you.” Liu Haoshuai appeared to relish the opportunity to show off, chuckling before climbing onto the stage.
Zhou Kunlin gritted his molars, struggling to suppress the raging fire in his chest. Given the chance, he swore he would teach Liu Haoshuai a lesson about humility.
As Liu Haoshuai stepped onto the stage, he didn’t give Zhou Kunlin a single glance. Instead, he flashed his biggest and brightest smile, bowing to Zhao Qian saying, “Princess, my name is Liu Haoshuai. I’ve just recently been admitted to the Imperial Master Mansion and earned the honor of ranking tenth on the Sparrow List. My uncle often tells me about your feats, and each time, I am filled with admiration. But truly, to see you in person is better than hearing about you; you’re a thousand, no, a million times more beautiful than the rumors suggest.”
Zhao Qian’s face remained unchanged as she casually responded, “My purpose in setting up this test stage today is to scout for the Great Zhao. Matters that are irrelevant shall not be discussed here. If you wish to showcase your accomplishments in your meridian cultivation through the Qin Pulse to all disciples, then I’m all for it. Otherwise, please step down.”
“How fortunate, because I came on stage precisely to show you, and those blind fools, my talents. Princess, and certain others, please open your eyes wide and see for yourself who Liu Haoshuai truly is!” Liu Haoshuai started out cheerfully, but by the end, his voice contained an ominous hysterical undertone.
When Liu Haoshuai first came to join the Imperial Master Mansion, his expectations were high. With three unclogged meridians by the age of thirteen and a recommendation from his uncle, he had both talent and connections. From any perspective, Liu Haoshuai should’ve been admitted into the Golden Roc Hall, receiving the treatment of an elite disciple. However, Fate played a trick on him; after a beating from Qi Tian, Liu Haoshuai was sent to Huangque Hall, becoming an ordinary outer disciple of the Imperial Master Mansion. How could a proud young man like Liu Haoshuai ever reconcile with that?
Upon the setting of the trial stage, Zhou Kunlin saw it as an opportunity, but in Liu Haoshuai’s eyes, it was an even larger one. He vowed to rise to the top ruthlessly, spurred on by his humiliation, and to prove to those who looked down upon him just how wrong they were.
Zhao Qian nodded, “Alright. First, please introduce your basic information.”
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Liu Haoshuai declared loudly, “I’m Liu Haoshuai, twelve years and seven months old. I’ve reached the Qi Training Second Level and have unclogged five meridians.”
“WHAT? Qi Training Second level and five unclogged meridians? How could that be? How did he do that?”
“Right, how did he achieve it? If what he says is true, wouldn’t the number of meridians he opens by the time he reaches the Qi Cultivation 3rd Level definitely surpass Senior Brother Zhou? Zhou Kunlin only managed to open six meridians.”
“Such a talent is truly against the heavens.”
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The murmurs from the crowd grew louder set by set, clearly audible even from the high stage.
A smug smile appeared on Liu Haoshuai’s lips; this was the exact reaction he desired. He strode confidently to the Qin Pulse and placed his hand on its pillar. He activated the True Essence in his meridians and poured it into the Qin Pulse.
Strum…
The first string resonated, sending the first column of water shooting into the sky.
Strum…
The second string reverberated, causing another water column to arise.
Subsequently, the third, fourth, and fifth appeared.
Among them, the first, second, and third water columns were next to each other. There was a gap between the third and fourth, and the fifth was right next to the fourth.
What was astonishing was that the five columns Liu Haoshuai stirred varied in height. However, each column was over 2 feet and 8 inches high, with the shortest one about 2 feet and 8 inches tall. Despite the height difference of barely a fraction, the later the water column’s increase in height, the more challenging it became. Even an increase of a fraction was tremendously difficult.
Watching Liu Haoshuai strum five strings, stirring up five water columns, not only the outer disciples below the stage but also Zhou Kunlin felt shocked and threatened.
When Zhou Kunlin was at the Qi Cultivation First Level, he paid a hefty price to open his second meridian. Yet this Liu Haoshuai could open three meridians at the Qi Cultivation First Level. Why did he deserve to be better? Zhao Qian was a princess with the backing of King Zhangbei Manor and the Great Zhao royal family, so he didn’t dare to compete, but why was Liu Haoshuai superior to him?
Zhou Kunlin was certain. Despite him being at the Qi Cultivation 3rd Level and opening six meridians, he was sure that Liu Haoshuai would achieve greater things in the future. Although Liu Haoshuai started later than him, his foundation was stronger and more robust. It was merely a matter of time before he surpassed Zhou.
Zhou Kunlin clenched his fists, wishing he could snip off a chunk from the water column gushing from the Qin Pulse. Yet he couldn’t do so. With two thousand outer disciples, Zhao Qian, and the citizens of Zhangshui City who had rushed over to watch the excitement, he couldn’t afford that disgrace.
Liu Haoshuai contentedly watched the water columns he had stirred, shot a provocative glance at Zhou Kunlin, then shifted his gaze away. With a victorious smile, he turned to the elegant Zhao Qian and said, “Princess, please check.”
Zhao Qian had seen the whole process of Liu Haoshuai inspiring the Pulses. His performance had exceeded her expectations. When she demonstrated earlier, she had stirred up three water columns, each rising to 2 feet and 8 inches. As some outer disciples speculated, she hadn’t given it her all, but she had exerted over ninety percent of her strength. The Qin Pulse was extremely powerful. When you put your hand on it, it could ferret out all your cards; there was no way to hold back. She relied solely on the cunning ways to control the Qin Pulse, passed on from her elders, to cover up a little, but she couldn’t hide that much. Her real strength was around 2 feet and 8 inches 9 points, and she could not break through to 2 feet 9 inches by any means. Such a score was extremely prodigious among her peers. If she were in the Imperial Master Mansion, she would surely be admitted to the Golden Roc Hall and enjoy the treatment of core disciples.
Of course, she had higher ambitions and never contemplated joining the Imperial Master Mansion, despite her close relationship with it.
As for Liu Haoshuai, someone with such talent was rather rare. In each realm of the Qi Cultivation period, to channel three meridians seemed like a task anyone could achieve, but it was not necessarily true. This largely depended on individual talent.
At the same Qi Cultivation First Level, there’s a big difference if you open three meridians at twelve years old compared to struggling till fourteen years old, right?
Normally in the Imperial Master Mansion, someone like Liu Haoshuai would be assigned to the Golden Roc Hall and taken as a disciple by an elder. But he ended up being assigned to the Huangque Hall, becoming a very ordinary outer disciple, which seemed a bit strange.
There must be something she didn’t know.
As Zhao Qian analyzed the possibilities rapidly in her mind, she nodded slightly without showing any emotion and said, “Your performance is very impressive, surpassing Zhou Kunlin.”
Zhou Kunlin, whose fists were already clenched, tightened his grip further. His nails dug into his flesh, drawing blood.
