Calamity of Tomorrow-Chapter 311 - 310 Ready to go into seclusion

Zhou Bai asked, "Tina, which spiritual diagram do you plan to choose for the third stage of the Sword Path?"

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In the third stage of the Sword Path, as the cultivator’s spirit, energy, and mind reach perfection and gain abilities like multitasking and intricate manipulation, they can upgrade their original sword into a flying sword.

The swords from the first and second stages, although they can also be controlled remotely with Primordial Spirit power and seem like flying swords, are ultimately not.

A true flying sword has a special method of refinement, can change size, and can even host a portion of the Primordial Spirit power. It can continue to fight beyond the range of the Primordial Spirit power.

In Donghua City, the third level of the Sword Path has two spiritual diagrams, one is the Red Dragon which primarily launches Daoist attacks, and the other is the Free Geng Metal diagram that is adept at flying sword assassination.

"Donghua Dao School’s Sword Path has too few choices," Zhou Bai said, "I heard that among the Four Great Taoist Schools, representing Jijian Pavilion, the West Mountain Daoist School offers more than ten spiritual diagram choices at every level of their Sword Path.

But for now, you only have two choices. Which one do you plan to pick?"

Christina replied, "Of course, the Free Geng Metal diagram! I want to upgrade the Chengying Sword into a Free Geng Metal flying sword. This flying sword is best suited for airborne assassination and complements my invisibility and Shadow Jump abilities.

Moreover, given the rapid improvement in our strength, we need it for practicing the Tianhe Star Explosion sword. It must be durable enough, otherwise, if the flying sword gets damaged in battle, that would be troublesome.

The Free Geng Metal flying sword, to suit its function in assassinations, is crafted from twelve types of alloy essence, making it extremely sturdy."

Zhou Bai nodded, acknowledging Christina’s thoughts.

While Zhou Bai and Christina were practicing swordsmanship together, Qian Wangsun was engaging in combat practice with Lu Wanzhen nearby.

But Qian Wangsun seemed to stroll leisurely among thousands of arrow shadows, unaffected by how Lu Wanzhen unleashed her energy arrows, whether she predicted Qian Wangsun’s moves or even used the third-stage Primordial Spirit Arrow, none could truly hit him.

After a moment, as the myriad of arrows dissipated, Lu Wanzhen looked at Qian Wangsun in surprise, "How did you do that? You predicted all my attacks’ trajectories."

"I don’t know," Qian Wangsun furrowed his brows and said with a puzzled expression, "but I just did."

Lu Wanzhen looked at Qian Wangsun with some concern, "Ever since you entered the second realm, you’ve been a bit odd. Are you alright?"

"I’m fine, I’ve checked my psychological assessment report, and everything is normal," Qian Wangsun smiled lightly, calmly looking at Lu Wanzhen, yet he did not reveal what he was seeing in his eyes at that moment.

That was what Lu Wanzhen would say seconds later.

In his brain, the black-colored Primordial Spirit power flashed faintly.

Qian Wangsun thought to himself: ’A deviation? No, after that tournament, I nearly fell into a deviation, but after the surgery arranged by President Zhao, I completely recovered.’

’But now… what’s happening?’

’Why… can I see what will happen in a few seconds?’

Just then, Jing Xiu approached them, interrupting their conversation, "Have you seen Zuo Dao? He hasn’t come to the study group for a week now, right? He hasn’t even collected his points for this month. Teacher Ying Hui asked me to remind him."

"That guy hasn’t even collected his points? Maybe something really is wrong," Qian Wangsun said to Jing Xiu, "But I saw him with his brother a few days ago; could something have happened?"

Lu Wanzhen added, "The Zuo Family only has those two brothers left. Although there are conflicts, isn’t it normal for them to be together?"

At that moment, Zhou Bai suddenly stood up, facing the astonished looks of those around him and declared, "Everyone, I have decided. From now until we head to Beihai City, I’m going into closed-door cultivation."

Qian Wangsun asked, "Didn’t you just finish a period of closed-door cultivation? Why are you starting again?"

"I have a new understanding of Daoist techniques," Zhou Bai said. "I aim to make a breakthrough before participating in the competition among the Four Great Taoist Schools."

A few minutes later, Zhou Bai pushed open the office door of Principal Zhao Shouyi and looked at him seriously, "Principal, I plan to enter into secluded cultivation in a couple of days."

The reason it was to happen in a couple of days was naturally to wait for Christina to finish cultivating ’Primordial Daozang 03’.

After all, Elsa could now cultivate ’Primordial Daozang 03’ openly and legitimately, whereas Christina needed Zhou Bai’s cover.

Seeing Zhou Bai’s serious expression, Zhao Shouyi blinked and said, "Sure, but if you enter into seclusion now, will you be able to make it to the competition among the Four Great Taoist Schools?"

"I feel that I am about to make a breakthrough in the Tianhe Star Explosion Sword technique. If I don’t enter into seclusion, I fear I might miss this opportunity," Zhou Bai said. "But I am indeed worried about not making it to the competition, so if I can’t make it, could you let the other students go first, and I’ll come out after I finish my seclusion?"

"That’s not impossible," Zhao Shouyi said, "but you can only be three days later than the others at most. If you don’t come out after three days, I will have to drag you out."

"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely make it," Zhou Bai calculated. After waiting for Christina to finish cultivating ’Primordial Daozang 03’, he would still have about 7 or 8 days to spend in seclusion, which should be enough time.

"What about your third realm’s divine diagram? Haven’t you chosen it yet?"

"I’ll choose in a few days," Zhou Bai said nonchalantly. "I’ll pick it after I finish my seclusion. Don’t worry, Principal, I can beat those students even if I were lying down."

"By the way, I need some cultivation resources for this seclusion," Zhou Bai said somewhat sheepishly. "It’s a large quantity."

...

Half an hour later, in front of the Great Elder.

Zhao Shouyi said, "That’s the situation. Zhou Bai wants to enter into secluded cultivation... to collect his thoughts."

Jiaojiao said, "Remember to keep it secret, absolutely do not leak the news. Keep all of Zhou Bai’s cultivation intelligence confidential." She seemed to become angrier as she spoke, "Absolutely don’t let anybody know that Zhou Bai cultivates this way."

"Especially those bald monks from Beihai City."

Jiaojiao shuddered at the thought of the news of the top talent from the Eastern Daoist School, the Three Pure Dao Sect, getting out.

Zhao Shouyi nodded, "I understand. I’ve already issued a gag order, it definitely won’t get out."

Jiaojiao hummed in satisfaction, "Shouyi, you’ve worked hard on this matter. Beihai City has just cleared out a spy recently, I trust the various departments for the time being, you should try to extend this period."

"And this competition among the Four Great Taoist Schools concerns countless cultivation resources, the struggle for luck, and humanity’s last chance. You and Ying Hui must take it seriously..."

After Jiaojiao lectured at length, she sighed, "Old age speaks more. Go on, you may leave."

However, Zhao Shouyi did not leave but instead looked up, took a deep breath, and said, "Honored Ancestor, I want... to make arrangements for what might come after."

Jiaojiao paused, then after a while, she slowly said, "Is it that serious?"

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"Yes, I’ve done a thorough examination," Zhao Shouyi said helplessly. "I fear that after this competition among the Four Great Taoist Schools, I will have to retire and yield my position. I want to settle some matters while my mind is still clear."

Jiaojiao: "…Go ahead."

After a long while, Zhao Shouyi departed, and the sound of Jiaojiao’s sigh echoed slowly in the room.

It seemed she saw again the little boy who had appeared in front of her over seventy years ago, slightly scared and nervous as he said, "Honored Ancestor, you are so beautiful."

Jiaojiao sighed, "The Zhao Family... is left only with me now..."