Chapter 1210 What Is Given Is Not Much
As more He Dan returned from Yaodu Prefecture, various battle reports also reached Chen Yang.
One person was killed by a cultivator at the ninth level of He Dan, eight were killed by those above the fifth level, and eleven were killed by those below the fifth level.
Coupled with the previous attacks by the barbarians, Yaodu Prefecture... was half ruined.
After Le Jin Lu Tu returned, he would surely command the barbarian He Dan to encircle and kill Yaodu Prefecture at the first opportunity.
By that calculation, Yaodu Prefecture would be more than just half crippled.
Behind Hope Land was the Wangyou Sea Domain.
After gathering everyone, Chen Yang informed them of the future development of Hope Land.
"The Whale Swim Water of the Wangyou Sea Domain helped the human race last time, and at least for now, it poses no threat to the human race. Therefore, I plan to visit the Wangyou Sea Domain."
"As long as we can secure the sea domain, there will be no attacks from sea beasts. Then, Hope Land will have no enemies around it for the time being."
Everyone nodded in agreement with Chen Yang's statement.
The forces of Yaodu Prefecture were indeed powerful. If it weren't for the involvement of the barbarians this time, even if the Prefect of Yaodu Prefecture hadn't acted, it would have been very unrealistic for the people of Hope Land to deal with Yaodu Prefecture with their current strength.
Before, they only knew that Yaodu Prefecture was very powerful, but no one could say for sure how many strong individuals it had.
After this battle, they finally understood that the scope of Yaodu Prefecture was far beyond what Hope Land could handle alone.
Even now, it was unlikely that they could destroy Yaodu Prefecture entirely.
"The barbarians have pressure from the Yaodu Prefecture direction, so they won't launch a large-scale invasion of Hope Land."
"During this period, those who wish to go to the barbarian battlefield can actively sign up and improve their strength as soon as possible."
"After all... the entire mortal realm is not just Yaodu Prefecture watching the human race."
After the meeting, Chen Yang personally went to receive the humans returning from the barbarian battlefield.
Upon learning of what the Three Emperor Buddhas had done, Dao Zhi frowned and said, "The path of Buddhist asceticism is indeed a path, but one must be extremely careful about matters within the Buddhist kingdom."
"Where is Bei Xuan now? I will speak with him personally!"
Chen Yang initially thought Dao Zhi wanted to persuade Bei Xuan not to go to the Buddhist kingdom. After explaining Bei Xuan's intentions, Dao Zhi slowly shook his head. "He will go, of course. It is a good place for Buddhist disciples, but I want him to help keep a close eye on the Buddhist kingdom."
After Dao Zhi left, Chen Yang only then realized that the other party intended for Bei Xuan to be a mole!
Chen Yang thought for a moment and ultimately did not stop him. This matter had to be Bei Xuan's own choice.
At this moment, Hou Qingzhu, who was behind Chen Yang, spoke, "Master, I feel that my cultivation technique is somewhat similar to the barbarian techniques..."
Chen Yang looked at Hou Qingzhu with a puzzled expression. "Are barbarian cultivation techniques very similar to body-tempering methods?"
As he spoke, Chen Yang saw Hou Qingzhu take out a cultivation manual and hand it to him.
"Le Jin Lu Tu said that my body-tempering method can be cultivated in conjunction with this, but I've never quite grasped the knack. Master, can you take a look?"
Chen Yang took the manual and found nothing on the surface. It was only when he scanned it with his spiritual power that he could see the cultivation methods.
The powerful physiques of the barbarians were not solely due to their innate constitution, but also because the spiritual energy they absorbed was used to strengthen their bodies.
The manual given by Le Jin Lu Tu was a conversion method for the barbarians.
"You can try to learn it, but... you've seen barbarians, so you know about the side effects of this cultivation technique, right?"
Hearing his master's question, Hou Qingzhu looked puzzled.
Chen Yang raised his arm, displaying his well-proportioned muscles.
Hou Qingzhu's expression darkened as he realized, and he quickly shook his head, raising an eyebrow. "No, no, I don't want so much muscle. Master, can you help me deal with this side effect?"
Chen Yang pondered for a moment and slowly shook his head. "If it were other methods of strengthening the physique, it would be fine, but naturally, there's no way to strengthen the physique by accumulating spiritual energy day after day."
"However, Le Jin Lu Tu is right. Body-tempering methods are merely foundation-building techniques. After reaching the He Dan realm, using this body-tempering method again might slow down the breakthrough speed considerably."
"Here, you cultivate this technique."
As Chen Yang spoke, he took out a cultivation manual and handed it over.
Heavenly Witch Nine Secrets: Earth Element.
Hou Qingzhu looked at his master with confusion. "Why does this cultivation technique feel so familiar?"
"Heavenly Travel Secret Technique?"
When Hou Qingzhu first entered Hope Land, Chen Yang had already taught him his life-saving technique, the Heavenly Travel Secret Technique.
However, Hou Qingzhu had only been at the introductory level.
Of course, Chen Yang knew that this was not due to Hou Qingzhu's talent. Being able to cultivate the unrevised body-tempering method was enough to prove Hou Qingzhu's talent.
The main reason was that the Heavenly Travel Secret Technique was more difficult to cultivate.
However, with the support of top-grade spirit stones now, there should be no problem cultivating the Heavenly Witch Nine Secrets: Earth Element technique.
"Yes, it's a set of cultivation techniques, but the focus is different."
"This cultivation technique can complement your body-tempering method, and here are some top-grade spirit stones."
Chen Yang also took out dozens of top-grade spirit stones. "After reaching the He Dan realm, I will help you choose a few more cultivation techniques. The body-tempering method you cultivate is fundamentally for strengthening your foundation."
"The better the foundation, the faster the breakthrough and the stronger the spiritual energy will be compared to others, although the consumption of spiritual energy will also be higher."
"Don't worry about spirit stones; I have already prepared enough to help you break through to the ninth level of He Dan."
"After participating in the barbarian war this time, you must have understood the gap between He Dan and Foundation Establishment, and also the gap between different stages of He Dan."
"There isn't much I can give you, Master..."
Chen Yang had only spoken halfway when Hou Qingzhu immediately interrupted him.
Hou Qingzhu said with a wry smile, "Master, these are top-grade spirit stones!"
"I've met several barbarians, and I've even met the son of Chief Le Jin Lu Tu."
"The young master of the entire barbarian tribe is reluctant to use elixirs. These top-grade spirit stones can buy many elixirs."
Hou Qingzhu actually understood how he had acquired his current status. His master had been unwilling to take him in at first.
If it weren't for the body-tempering method, he would never have become his master's disciple.
This status... was highly regarded throughout Hope Land.
"But Master, don't worry, I will definitely not waste these spirit stones. I will go find a place to go into seclusion immediately and strive to reach the He Dan realm upon my return!"
Chen Yang gently tapped Hou Qingzhu's forehead upon hearing this and said in a low voice, "Realm is not important. I just want you to have more self-protection capabilities."
"Hope Land was mostly destroyed this time. Whether I survived is luck, or because I was prepared, it doesn't matter. But most importantly, sometimes Master cannot protect everyone."