CHAPTER 389: CHAPTER 377: MAKE A PERSONAL VISIT (PLEASE SUBSCRIBE)

Shen Si was startled by the thought that popped into his mind.

To cultivate this martial art, he had put his martial arts practice on hold, expending countless resources and efforts to elevate this martial art to the Entering the Hall level.

How did Chen Fan achieve that?

"No matter how he did it, I must inform the President about this as soon as possible. Making a mistake once is forgivable, but we cannot keep making mistakes!"

Shen Si shivered and immediately dialed Shi Tao’s number.

To offend Chen Fan for someone like Ling Yu, it’s not worth it! Absolutely not worth it!

...

In the quiet room.

Ling Yu sat on a mat, his face flushed, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

It seemed as if something inside him was about to burst out.

"Do not panic. Instead of instinctively trying to dissolve the True Essence I’ve input into your body with your own True Essence," Shi Tao, sitting behind him with one palm on his back, said in a deep voice, "use the incantation I taught you. The principle of the Undying Seal Technique is the interdependence of Yin and Yang, using the rapid transformation of Life and Death Qi to convert the Death Qi attacking you into your own True Essence."

"But,"

Ling Yu closed his eyes tightly, showing a pained expression, "Master, I followed the incantation you taught me earlier, and it has no effect at all."

"How can it have no effect?"

Shi Tao withdrew his True Essence, stood up, and said, "This martial art is extremely difficult. Even with my assistance, it’s hard for you to quickly reach the beginner level. Take your time, rest for a while."

"Yes, Master."

Gratitude shown in Ling Yu’s eyes, he promptly began meditative breath regulation.

Shi Tao shook his head.

He didn’t have high expectations. As long as Ling Yu could reach the beginner level of the Undying Seal Technique by the time Chen Fan arrived, that would be good enough.

This martial art has little effect against the attacks of Awakeners’ superpowers or hot weapons, but it’s extremely effective in dealing with Martial Artists.

At the very least, it ensures he can remain undefeated against opponents of the same level.

"Buzz, buzz."

A faint vibration sound arose.

Shi Tao furrowed his brow, took out his phone, and was surprised to see who was calling.

It was actually Shen Si calling.

That was rare.

He immediately answered the call, asking, "What’s up, Brother Shen?"

"President."

Upon hearing this voice, Shen Si’s earlier resolve was immediately halved.

Although he was the Vice-President, he held some fear towards the President, after all, the latter was the top figure at headquarters.

However, having already made the call, there was no reason to give up midway.

"President, I heard that our association has produced another genius recently?" he cautiously asked.

"Are you talking about Chen Fan?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Ling Yu, who was regulating his True Essence, immediately opened his eyes.

Shi Tao glanced over at him.

"Yes, yes."

Shen Si nodded repeatedly, "He’s only seventeen, but already a True Essence Realm Martial Artist."

"Indeed, it is impressive."

Shi Tao couldn’t help but praise, then asked,

"How did you find out?"

"Well, the information is on the association’s roster, clear for anyone to see. Besides," Shen Si took a deep breath and said, "I’ve met him once and witnessed his terrifying strength firsthand."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Tao’s expression slightly changed.

"Terrifying strength?"

"Yes, terrifying strength."

Shen Si emphasized, recounting the earlier encounter with Chen Fan.

After hearing the story, even Shi Tao’s expression completely changed, and he asked urgently, "Are you sure the person who killed three Commander-level Fierce Beasts is him?"

"???"

Ling Yu was shocked.

Killed three Commander-level Fierce Beasts?

Who? Who possesses such immense power?

"There’s no mistake."

Shen Si took a deep breath and said, "He admitted it himself. Also, President, there’s one more thing. Before I tell you, I hope you’re mentally prepared."

"?"

Shi Tao widened his eyes.

If Chen Fan’s ability to kill three Commander-level Fierce Beasts in an instant was beyond his expectations,

then according to Shen Si, that was not the most shocking part?

"President, Chen Fan has also mastered the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill, and his mastery level is definitely not below mine," Shen Si said each word carefully.

"!!!"

Shi Tao’s body shook violently, his voice trembling as he asked, "Shen Si, are you not joking?"

The Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill was a supreme martial arts skill he longed to learn.

However, supreme martial arts have compatibility with cultivators, much like love.

You might find one supreme martial art as easy as eating or drinking, but another might be incredibly difficult to learn, and even if you do, progressing further can be as hard as climbing the sky.

"President, how could I joke about such a thing?" Shen Si said seriously. "Firstly, Chen Fan arrived before me. Secondly, and most frighteningly, when he stood before me, I used the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill and sensed his aura!"

"What!"

Shi Tao exclaimed.

Ling Yu was also filled with alarm.

In his impression, his master had always been calm and collected, barely showing any emotion. Almost nothing could shake him.

But in less than three minutes earlier, he had lost count of how many times his master had lost his composure.

So, what had happened?

"Yes, President. It was only after Brother Chen told me he also knew the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill that I realized this point," Shen Si smiled bitterly. "I suspect Brother Chen’s mastery of the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill may even surpass mine, though I don’t know how he achieved that."

Shi Tao fell silent upon hearing this.

If Chang Fei’s earlier message made him feel that Ling Yu would face considerable pressure against Chen Fan,

then Shen Si’s call was like directly announcing the outcome of the future duel.

The most terrifying part was that Chen Fan had also mastered the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill?

"President, I heard Brother Chen has been on tense terms with headquarters recently?" Shen Si keenly sensed a change in the situation and pressed on, "Is it because of Ling Yu?"

"Yes."

Shi Tao nodded.

"President, may I speak candidly?"

"You’ve come this far, you might as well speak," Shi Tao sighed, he already guessed what the other was going to say.

"President, if necessary, let Ling Yu apologize to Chen Fan, publicly," Shen Si implored, "Since Xiao Hong firmly accused him, it’s understandable the President harbored suspicions. Ling Yu cannot clear his name, even if he were innocent. It might be better to offer a sincere apology and compensation to dispel the tension between headquarters and Brother Chen."

Shi Tao remained silent upon hearing this.

"President, I know this places you in a difficult position and might affect your relationship with Ling Yu as mentor and disciple, but you know better than anyone whether he was involved or not,"

"Even if you don’t, employing the Soul-Searching Technique would reveal the truth. But if we did that, the person being searched would likely suffer permanent mental trauma. If I’m not mistaken, that’s exactly what Brother Chen is aiming for."

Shi Tao’s pupils narrowed sharply.

Indeed.

Chen Fan, having mastered the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill, must have a formidable Spiritual Power.

So, mastering one or two mind control martial arts naturally doesn’t seem far-fetched, right?

Thus, when he killed Xiao Hong on the spot, it was not just to express his anger, but he had already thought of a way to break the situation.

"You’re right."

After a moment, Shi Tao sighed and said, "I underestimated him."

"President, it’s not too late to mend things," Shen Si breathed a sigh of relief. "Besides the two points mentioned earlier, Brother Chen’s expertise in Alchemy is also well-known. Offending him to protect Ling Yu is simply not worth it, right?

Moreover, Ling Yu has been too smooth over the years, becoming more arrogant. Letting him face some setbacks might be beneficial. I have said enough, President, please consider it carefully."

"Alright."

Shi Tao nodded.

Only then did Shen Si hang up the phone.

Recalling the conversation, he felt confident the President had listened.

Of course, listening was one thing, actions were another.

"Sigh, I can only do so much."

He shook his head, looking helpless.

"Master, was that Uncle Shen calling?"

Seeing Shi Tao put down his phone, Ling Yu, who had been waiting, immediately asked.

"Yes."

Shi Tao looked at Ling Yu, his eyes revealing a complex emotion.

Following Shen Si’s advice would break the promise he made to Ling Yu. How would Ling Yu feel? He didn’t know. But he knew he couldn’t cross his own internal line.

If he didn’t follow the advice, Ling Yu would lose when Chen Fan arrived and might even be injured.

"Master, what happened?"

Ling Yu curiously asked, "I heard you mention someone killed three Commander-level Fierce Beasts. Is he from our association?"

"Yes, but this has nothing to do with you."

Shi Tao shook his head, "For the rest of today, you continue your cultivation here. I have something to attend to."

"Huh?"

Ling Yu was taken aback but still nodded and reminded, "Master, be safe."

"Yes."

A warm current rose in Shi Tao’s heart.

As he turned and walked out of the quiet room.

He couldn’t bear to tell Ling Yu about Chen Fan’s strength.

Even more so, he couldn’t bear to see Ling Yu kneel and beg for Chen Fan’s forgiveness.

Therefore, he decided to go to Anshan City in person, to meet Chen Fan face to face, and see if they could resolve this matter peacefully.

This seemed to him the best solution.