Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1905 - 1899: Accepting the Inheritance

"Chen Yang, my young friend, do not fail Uncle Master Liu’s good intentions. The great responsibility of the Scarlet Cloud Dao Sect now rests upon your shoulders."

Upon reaching the ancient cave, the two elders conveyed these words to Chen Yang.

Despite their initial reluctance for Chen Yang to accept the inheritance, circumstances had dictated this path, leaving them to place all their hopes on him.

Chen Yang understood their sentiments perfectly.

"Rest assured, esteemed elders. I, Chen Yang, shall not falter in living up to your expectations or Brother Liu’s earnest hopes!" Chen Yang declared, his fists clenched in a gesture of solemn vow.

"Indeed." The two elders nodded in unison before proceeding to unveil the entrance to the Scarlet Cloud ancient cave.

They watched as Chen Yang and Liu the Taoist stepped inside the cavern.

This marked their third entry into the cave, and the layout within was already quite familiar to both.

Consequently, upon entering, they bypassed any unnecessary delays and proceeded directly.

Their destination was the Bronze Great Hall situated atop the mountain.

However, as fate would have it, midway to their goal, a small figure abruptly materialized, obstructing their passage.

"You again."

Recognizing the figure instantly, Chen Yang’s gaze fixed upon it.

It was none other than the small tiger that had confronted him during his previous visit with Liu the Taoist to claim the inheritance!

Back then, Chen Yang had been unaware of the creature’s significance, finding the presence of an animal within the ancient cave rather peculiar.

But after acquiring a deeper understanding of Lion Tiger Mountain, he surmised that this tiger was likely the guardian spirit beast intrinsic to the Scarlet Cloud lineage!

In essence, it was the guardian tiger of Lion Tiger Mountain itself!

"Shouldn’t this question be posed by me?" The little tiger retorted, baring its fangs in a display of ferocity, its demeanor radiating intense anger!

A palpable hostility emanated from the creature towards Chen Yang, whom it perceived as an unwelcome trespasser.

"Why is there a beast within the ancestral cave...?" Liu the Taoist, unfamiliar with the little tiger’s role, mirrored Chen Yang’s initial surprise and confusion.

Observing Liu the Taoist’s bewilderment, Chen Yang offered a concise explanation of his conjectures.

Upon hearing Chen Yang’s insights, Liu the Taoist’s expression transformed into one of delight!

"So, you are, in truth, the guardian spirit beast of our Scarlet Cloud lineage?"

The little tiger, sensing a resonant aura from Liu the Taoist, found itself harboring significantly less antagonism towards him.

"Old one, as a disciple sworn to the Scarlet Cloud, how could you be so remiss in protecting the ancestors’ sacred cave? Bringing outsiders here so frequently, what exactly are your intentions?" The little tiger interrogated Liu the Taoist.

Despite its diminutive size and the youthful tone of its voice, its manner of speaking carried an air of profound maturity, akin to an elder addressing a junior.

Liu the Taoist, however, was too overjoyed at this juncture to concern himself with such inquiries.

"You are under a misconception. Young Chen Yang is no stranger; he is, in fact, also a descendant of our Scarlet Cloud lineage. I have brought him here today for the express purpose of receiving the inheritance, with the ultimate aim of revitalizing our ancestral line, and for no other motive." Liu the Taoist clarified.

The little tiger, seemingly still in the throes of immaturity, appeared disarmingly naive upon hearing Liu the Taoist’s explanation, exhibiting a touch of innocent confusion as if struggling to instantly differentiate between friend and foe.

"Is this truly so?" The little tiger inquired after a brief period of contemplative silence.

Liu the Taoist offered a gentle smile and replied, "Naturally, it is the truth. Would I possibly deceive you?"

"Very well, in that case, I shall permit you passage."

Having received confirmation, the little tiger promptly moved aside, transforming into a fleeting shadow and vanishing in an instant.

This abrupt departure left both Chen Yang and Liu the Taoist in a state of bewildered amusement.

It had made quite the dramatic appearance, only to depart after a scant exchange of words?

"It appears to still be in its formative stage, not yet fully matured," Liu the Taoist observed.

"Indeed, I perceive that as well. However, it is perhaps for the best. Had it been an ancient spirit, the situation might have proven considerably more challenging," Chen Yang responded thoughtfully.

"You speak the truth. Considering the passage of several hundred years, it is understandable for it to occasionally mistake friend for foe. Now then, let us proceed to the hall and attend to the matter of the inheritance," Liu the Taoist urged, encouraging them to ascend the remainder of the mountain.

Chen Yang gave the matter little further thought and quickly followed Liu the Taoist up the mountain path.

Upon arriving at the grand hall, instead of immediately commencing the inheritance ritual, Chen Yang took a seat to absorb Liu the Taoist’s instructional discourse.

Chen Yang possessed no prior foundational knowledge regarding Formations.

Were he to depend solely on his own intuition and enlightenment, the process would undoubtedly be an arduous and protracted one.

To accelerate Chen Yang’s comprehension and progress, Liu the Taoist elected to impart the entirety of his accumulated knowledge on the subject of Formations beforehand.

While not encyclopedic, the knowledge shared was sufficient to provide a crucial starting point, equipping Chen Yang with a foundational understanding to facilitate his subsequent personal enlightenment.

This preliminary instruction would enable him to circumvent numerous potential pitfalls and errors.

The lecture session itself spanned approximately a full day.

By the conclusion of this period, Chen Yang had swiftly assimilated all the imparted information, almost instantaneously grasping the essence of Liu the Taoist’s teachings.

"Chen Yang, my young friend, your innate talent is truly exceptional. This inheritance was, without question, destined for you!" Liu the Taoist could not refrain from expressing his admiration for Chen Yang following the completion of the lecture.

"Very well, the inheritance process can commence now! The future of our Scarlet Cloud lineage rests entirely on your shoulders," Liu the Taoist conveyed with eager anticipation.

"Old man, please refrain from speaking in such a manner. It places a significant amount of mental pressure on me," Chen Yang responded swiftly.

Liu the Taoist offered a chuckle, "There is no need to feel any pressure. It is merely the acceptance of an inheritance."

"Understood, I shall proceed then." Chen Yang nodded, exchanged a few brief words with Liu the Taoist, then rose and moved towards the designated Formation for the inheritance. He began to apply his knowledge of formations to break through and accept it.

Chen Yang had already overcome the initial two layers of the Formation through his own ingenuity.

The impediment now before him was the third gate.

However, with the prior guidance from Liu the Taoist, the third gate presented no further obstacle for him.

He successfully dismantled the third Formation within a mere two hours!

The contents were not particularly remarkable—only a single elixir of indeterminate purpose.

Perceiving it as irrelevant to breaking the Formation and pressed for time, he simply set it aside and continued his breakthrough!

Empowered by the fundamental theories of Formations, the subsequent formations posed minimal challenge for Chen Yang.

He required only a fleeting moment to ascertain the solution.

Consequently, he advanced victoriously, dedicating two days to conquer the initial ten Formations.

The tenth Formation proved exceptionally demanding for Chen Yang, nearly depleting all his Qi.

Without additional knowledge of Formations, he would have been unable to progress any further.

Whether by the deliberate design of the Formation's creator or mere coincidence, upon breaking the tenth Formation, he unearthed a book pertaining to Formations.

This discovery was precisely what he needed to bridge the gaps in his comprehension.

Thus, he paused momentarily to immerse himself in the ancient text's teachings on Formations.

Unintentionally, he found himself deeply engrossed.

After frantically absorbing the intricacies of Formations, he would swiftly enter a state of tackling the Formations, engaged in this repetitive cycle.

He lost all track of the passage of time, whether days or hours.

Regardless, the accumulation of items around him grew progressively higher, and anything unrelated to the process of breaking Formations held no interest for him.

Only when the cracked formations yielded Formation books would he pause briefly to ardently study the newly acquired knowledge.

Subsequently, he would employ more advanced techniques to continue his assault on the remaining Formations.

It must be acknowledged that Chen Yang possessed an extraordinary natural talent for Formations.

Where others might require extensive periods to unravel the complexities of Formations, Chen Yang grasped them with near-instantaneous clarity, resolving numerous challenges with minimal cognitive effort.

Before he realized it, he had successfully overcome an impressive number of Formations!

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