The Dao Companion Conference (Part 4)

Thanks to Zhang Xiaofan's explanation, the disciples of Dazhu Peak now had an understanding of the cultivation realms and magical treasures of Chen Changsheng's world.

The power comparable to a low-grade magical treasure was no less than the Nine Heavens Divine Weapons of their world, so Tian Ling'er refused with utmost decisiveness.

However, Chen Changsheng forcefully stuffed the twin swords into Tian Ling'er's hands.

"Alright, these twin swords are of little use to me, but for you, Ling'er, they can protect your life. You've already called me Brother Changsheng. As your older brother, how could I be stingy?"

"Accept them, or else Brother Changsheng will get angry."

Hearing this, Tian Ling'er nodded with a blushing face and accepted the two magical artifacts.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and continued to remind her, "By the way, Ling'er, you must remember that these twin swords require two people to use together to unleash their maximum power."

Upon hearing this, Tian Ling'er seemed to think of something. Her small face turned even redder. She nodded and then turned her head, searching around the courtyard.

...

Zhang Xiaofan had already felt his heart turn to ashes, as Tian Ling'er's clinginess to Chen Changsheng reminded him of the original future where Tian Ling'er met Qi Hao.

Suddenly, his vision darkened. Before he could even look up, he heard Tian Ling'er's crisp and melodious voice, like a skylark.

"Xiaofan, look."

Zhang Xiaofan looked up and saw Tian Ling'er excitedly holding out a blue longsword right before his eyes.

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan's usual foolish expression, Tian Ling'er furrowed her delicate brows and shoved the blue longsword into his hands. Then, with a beaming smile, she took out another green longsword.

"These are top-grade magical artifacts given to me by Brother Changsheng. Brother Changsheng said these two artifacts are a set. If two people each wield one and fight enemies together, their power can rival a low-grade magical treasure. That's even more powerful than my father's Nine Heavens Divine Weapon, Crimson Flame!"

"Ah? I..."

Zhang Xiaofan looked at the longsword in his hand at a loss, then looked at the excited Tian Ling'er. He stood there dumbly, not knowing how to respond, but his heart was inexplicably filled with joy.

Tian Ling'er, full of excitement, continued, "Xiaofan, Brother Changsheng said these two swords don't have names yet. Why don't we name them now? Mine will be called... will be called the Green Ling Sword!"

After naming the Green Ling Sword in her hand, Tian Ling'er looked at Zhang Xiaofan expectantly.

"Xiaofan, your turn."

"I..." Zhang Xiaofan stared at the blue longsword in his hand for a long time, but only shook his head and looked at Tian Ling'er. "I don't know. How about you help me pick one, Senior Sister?"

Hearing this, Tian Ling'er pouted at Zhang Xiaofan.

"Xiaofan, you're so dumb. But who asked me to be your Senior Sister?"

"Hmm, my Green Ling Sword was named based on its green color and my name. So, should yours be called the Blue Fan Sword?"

After saying that, Tian Ling'er shook her head. "No, no, that doesn't sound good."

However, at this moment, Zhang Xiaofan blushed and said in a low voice, "Senior Sister, I... I think Blue Fan Sword sounds very nice. Why don't we just use this name?"

"Hmm, alright. But Xiaofan, do you really think the name Blue Fan Sword sounds good?"

"Mhm!"

...

"I didn't expect you to do something like this."

A pleasant voice full of surprise rang in Chen Changsheng's ears, making him restrain his fond smile. He turned his head and saw that Esdeath had arrived by his side at some point.

"Isn't your misunderstanding of me a bit too deep?"

Chen Changsheng rolled his eyes at Esdeath. He was about to speak again when he saw Gu Xiaoxiao quickly approach his side. Her pretty face was already flushed as red as blood, yet she still fought back her shyness, hugged his arm, and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum: "Brother Changsheng, Brother Changsheng, Brother Changsheng."

After calling out three times in a row, she impatiently looked up at Chen Changsheng. Her large, beautiful eyes stared at him with expectation, seemingly twinkling with stars. Her meaning was already self-evident.

"Tsk, I feel like I've inexplicably become your parent."

Chen Changsheng looked helplessly at Gu Xiaoxiao's demeanor. After a moment of thought, he took out a Spirit Measuring Stone.

"Since that's the case, I'll help you all the way. I'll test the spiritual root aptitude for all of you, and then give you a set of cultivation techniques and secret arts that suit you best."

He paused as he spoke, and added, "Of course, that's provided I actually have them."

Hearing him say this, a flash of pleasant surprise crossed Gu Xiaoxiao's pretty face. She leaned her small head close to his cheek and gave him a peck. "Thank you, Brother Changsheng! Brother Changsheng is the best!"

After cheering, Gu Xiaoxiao ran excitedly toward Eriri and the others, ready to share this good news with everyone.

Seeing this, Esdeath stared at Chen Changsheng somewhat strangely.

"What's wrong with you now?"

Chen Changsheng looked at Esdeath helplessly, only to hear her cold words.

"You are completely different from the strong people I know."

"Oh? The strong people you know?"

Chen Changsheng shook his head.

"I don't know what you think I should be like. In my view, if someone loses their humanity just because they have grasped great power, can they still be considered human?"

It was Esdeath's first time hearing such words. She thought of her own actions and her future, and looked at Chen Changsheng with a face full of seriousness.

"Then do you think I am still human?"

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng looked at Esdeath's incredibly serious expression and nodded.

"Perhaps in the eyes of Akame and those who rebel against the Empire, you are a heartless monster. But in my opinion, compared to those guys in the Empire who can no longer be called human, the only thing that distances you from being human is that you are a bit bloodthirsty."

Esdeath's beautiful azure eyes stared intently into Chen Changsheng's eyes. After a few breaths, a breathtakingly beautiful smile appeared on her face.

She did not continue to press the issue. Instead, she turned to look at Luo Hao, who was already walking toward them, her smile gradually turning fanatical.

"Let's fight outside the city later!"

Hearing this, Luo Hao snorted softly. "A boring challenge. Wait until you reach the Third Tier before talking about challenging me."

After she finished speaking, Gu Xiaoxiao had already pulled everyone over.

Gu Xiaoxiao had already told everyone that Chen Changsheng was going to test all of their aptitudes and then give them a suitable set of cultivation techniques and secret arts, so everyone was full of anticipation at this moment.

Seeing that everyone had gathered, Chen Changsheng did not hesitate and nodded to Gu Xiaoxiao.

"Let's begin."

...

Soon, everyone's aptitude tests were completed. To Chen Changsheng's surprise, among the crowd, even Eriri's parents, Toka, and Yinsen possessed spiritual roots.

Although they were only low-grade spiritual roots, with such aptitude, even without using too many resources, they could reach the early or middle stages of Qi Condensation in a few decades.

Moreover, since Eriri and Rikka were in the group, they definitely wouldn't lack resources when the time came. This meant that they all had hope of establishing their foundations, and even reaching the Golden Core stage was not impossible.

Among the people of Dazhu Peak, Tian Buyi, Su Ru, and Tian Ling'er all unexpectedly possessed high-grade Spirit Roots, while two of the other disciples had medium-grade Spirit Roots.

As for group members like Eriri, the absolute worst among them possessed high-grade Spirit Roots, leaving Chen Changsheng clicking his tongue in sheer amazement.

He wondered if they were naturally endowed with such incredible talent or if the chat group was somehow responsible.

Among them, the one with the greatest talent was undoubtedly Esdeath, followed by Gu Xiaoxiao and Qian Renxue. Although the latter two only possessed high-grade Spirit Roots, they both harbored a trace of spiritual light. This meant their physiques were quite unique. While a mere trace of spiritual light did not fully constitute a special physique, it would undeniably make their path from the Nascent Soul realm to the Soul Formation realm much smoother compared to other cultivators.

As for Esdeath, not only did she have a supreme-grade Ice Spirit Root, but she also possessed an Ice Spirit Physique.

Chen Changsheng suspected that because she had consumed too much of the Demon's Extract, her bloodline had mutated toward that Super Danger Beast, thus granting her such formidable talent.