Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 999 512, 513: I Feel Sorry for Them!

Zhan Tian's brow furrowed, observing him as if witnessing a monstrosity.

"Wh... What's amiss, Elder Zhan?"

Chen Xuan, feeling a prickle of unease under the intense gaze, inquired promptly.

"I suddenly find myself filled with profound sympathy for the cultivated geniuses of this era."

"What a sheer misfortune to be born in the same time as you, such a freak!"

"Truly dismal luck!"

Zhan Tian proclaimed with a relaxed air.

"Elder Zhan, surely you cannot fault me for my strength, can you?"

Chen Xuan found himself at a loss for words.

Was possessing strength now considered a transgression? That was a rather preposterous notion.

"Very well, let us cease this idle chatter."

"The phenomenon of feedback does indeed occur. Jade Bones and apertures are meant to synergize, but I only experienced this after opening ten apertures."

"You encountered it upon opening merely the third... I truly am at a loss."

"However, I surmise this might be linked to the innate quality of your Jade Bone; consider it positive news, and cease your worries."

Zhan Tian stated with outward calm.

Yet, his internal state was far from tranquil, profoundly shaken!

The shock wasn't solely due to experiencing feedback at the third aperture, but also the astonishing rapidity with which they were opened.

When he had opened his initial ten apertures, it averaged one per year.

The subsequent twenty required approximately a year and a half for each aperture.

Having opened a total of 38 apertures, the process spanned well over half a century.

The thirty-ninth aperture had eluded him for decades, leading him to abandon the pursuit.

In stark contrast to Chen Xuan's progress, he felt utterly inadequate.

Let alone comparing to the younger generation, facing Chen Xuan alone left him deeply disheartened.

The pressure was overwhelmingly immense!

"Ten apertures for a single instance of feedback."

"If I encountered it at the third, could it be that I receive feedback every three apertures instead?"

Chen Xuan mused aloud, posing the question to Zhan Tian.

"How could I possibly know? You will discover the truth once you open the sixth aperture."

Zhan Tian, at this juncture, harbored little desire for further conversation.

Feedback occurring every three apertures—if this hypothesis proved true, his Seventh Grade Jade Bone might potentially ascend to Ninth Grade!

"Damn it all, you impudent brat, a true anomaly!"

"Feedback every three apertures!"

"To even dare entertain such a thought!"

Zhan Tian felt utterly overwhelmed, uttering another curse.

Chen Xuan merely rolled his eyes, retort<0xE7><0x89><0x87>ing, "I am present, and so is a child, could you not exercise a bit more decorum, old man!"

"Hmph!"

Zhan Tian scoffed dismissively, but his peripheral vision caught sight of Xiaoqi. Perceiving him as still a child, he reined in his temper and ceased his exclamations.

"Right, tomorrow I shall escort Xiaoqi to the Star Hall; the Hall Master has assured me that upon achieving Realm Breakthrough, he will personally oversee Xiaoqi's further training."

"Will you accompany us?"

Star Hall?

The mere thought of the Hall Master evoked a sense of palpable dread in Chen Xuan; that old man was truly too uncanny, necessitating constant vigilance in his presence.

Despite the elder's assurances that he would cease his scrutiny, Chen Xuan remained perennially uneasy.

However, Xiaoqi...

Gazing at the boy, he, as a father, fervently desired to witness his growth.

"Just as my latent talent was enhanced previously, I shall undergo a trial before the old man."

After a period of contemplation, he declared, "I will go!"

"You are not concerned?"

Zhan Tian inquired, a sly grin playing on his lips.

"Concerned about what?"

"Brat, I am a paragon of righteousness; there is nothing to fear!"

"Nonsense!"

Zhan Tian scoffed, deeming that brat exceptionally deceitful, yet proclaiming himself brimming with righteousness.

He considered himself possessed of a considerable degree of thick skin.

But Chen Xuan? Utterly devoid of shame!

...

The following morning!

A magnificent carriage drew to a halt before the imposing gates of the Star Hall.

Zhan Tian, Chen Xuan, and Xiaoqi alighted from the carriage, one after another.

The vigilant guards stationed at the entrance promptly extended their greetings, "Welcome, Elder Zhan. The esteemed Hall Master has issued instructions; you may proceed directly inside."

"Hmm!"

Zhan Tian acknowledged with a slight nod, betraying no surprise.

The Hall Master held the distinction of being the foremost diviner in Great Yu; anticipating their arrival for such a trivial matter was hardly unexpected.

In contrast, Chen Xuan's countenance grew grave.

"Such a formidable old man!"

In that instant, he activated his latent talent to its utmost capacity, rendering himself completely undetectable.

"Hmm?"

Zhan Tian raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. As he prepared to enter the Star Hall, he turned his head for a final glance.

An absolute enigma!

That was the sensation Chen Xuan emanated at that precise moment.

"Elder Zhan, please proceed inside!"

Chen Xuan offered a faint smile.

"You impudent child!"

Zhan Tian shook his head, not anticipating Chen Xuan's profound apprehension towards the Lord Hall Master.

Nevertheless, he offered no further comment.

The trio ventured into the Star Hall, arriving at the grand chamber where the Hall Master typically presided.

"Greetings, Hall Master!"

Zhan Tian's voice was soft as he announced their presence, while Chen Xuan and Xiaoqi executed a respectful bow, "Greetings, Lord Hall Master."

The Hall Master slowly unfurled his eyelids and then rose to his feet.

His gaze swept over them, and as it lingered upon Chen Xuan, a fleeting expression of bewilderment crossed his features before he broke into a smile.

"You mischievous brat!"

Guarding against him like that!

However, he paid no mind, having seen what he needed last time; yet this little rascal's concealment tricks did catch his eye.

Then he gestured towards Xiaoqi, "Come here, Xiaoqi!"

"Hall Master Grandpa!"

Xiaoqi smiled and walked over.

Only to see the Hall Master place one hand on his forehead, his star-like eyes suddenly emitted colorful lights.

After a moment!

"Mm!"

The Hall Master nodded in comfort, "Very good, Spiritual Martial is nearing balance. Spirit Cultivator slightly weak, but just a few days needed."

"Hiss—"

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes; remarkable, he easily saw Xiaoqi's Spiritual Martial state, which is not merely seeing his cultivation, but attaining a unity and balance point, even he finds difficult.

"Go, walk beneath the Yin Yang Ring!"

The Hall Master instructed.

"Mm!"

Xiaoqi obediently walked beneath the Yin Yang Ring and then sat down cross-legged, familiar with the procedure.

During the month of cultivation in the Star Hall, that's how he practiced.

Then, the Hall Master injected a spiritual power into the Yin Yang Ring.

Suddenly!

"Rumble..."

The Yin Yang Ring slowly started revolving, and unexpectedly, stars appeared at the top of the great hall, twinkling, and beams of starlight falling upon the Yin Yang Ring.

In an instant!

The Yin Yang Ring emitted a multicolored beam of light illuminating Xiaoqi.

Basking in the multicolored beam of light, Xiaoqi immediately looked satisfied.

"What a strange feeling!"

Despite being outside the Yin Yang Ring, star particles appeared in his sea of consciousness, surrounding his divine soul.

"So comfortable!"