Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 517 - 62: I, the Sect Master of Wuxiang Valley?

Hearing the decision by Wuxiang, although some disciples of Wuxiang were reluctant, they could only helplessly comply.

Wuxiang Valley needed a Martial Arts Grandmaster as its Sect Master, which was the foundation for Wuxiang Valley’s existence. Yet none of them possessed the qualifications to become the Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Although the martial arts of Faceless Holy Scripture integrated the three paths of essence, energy, and spirit, one path must lead, and the Divine Dao was in charge of leading in the Faceless Holy Scripture.

That meant the path of Wuxiang Valley was essentially that of spiritual evolution.

However, compared to the Wizard’s Meditation Method, the visual diagrams of the Wild Beastmen were far inferior. Unable to delve into the Sea of Souls, yet still wanting to reach the spiritual power limit of third-level creatures required more than just effort; talent was also a crucial element.

The disciples Wuxiang had recruited had all demonstrated notable talent in the Divine Dao during their younger years. However, as their strength improved, their talent ultimately fell short.

Seeing that the surrounding disciples didn’t object, Wuxiang nodded and continued, "However, outsiders are ultimately not our own kin. Therefore, when you choose people, focus on selecting those martial artists who have achieved something in the Essence Dao."

"In my early years of traveling through the wilderness, I obtained a Spiritual Medicine from our ancestors, which possesses the effects to break through ordinary limits.

If that person can break the ordinary limits, I will plant a seed within his Spiritual Platform. This seed will subtly influence his feelings towards the sect, but if he still neglects the sect, then you may use my secret technique to scatter his soul.

A transcendent body without a soul, you too may use deceitful tactics."

After Wuxiang finished speaking, a disciple asked, "Master, since this Spiritual Medicine can break the third shackles. Why don’t you give it to us? I think the third older brother would be suitable."

Wuxiang turned his head to look at the speaking disciple, raised his hand to stop the Tower Master who was about to argue, and coldly replied, "If I give you the Spiritual Medicine, can you break through? All your talents lie in the Divine Dao, in terms of cultivation in the Essence Dao, you are probably not even as good as those Sect Leaders in the cities.

Do you think surpassing ordinary limits is as easy as eating or drinking? Without sufficient talent, giving you the Spiritual Medicine would only be a waste!"

Scolded by Wuxiang, the disciple suddenly shrank back like a quail and stopped speaking.

After ending his admonishment, Wuxiang waved his hand, letting the disciples disperse. But as they were leaving, the Tower Master of the Scripture House suddenly spoke out, "Master, if you need a master of Essence Dao in martial arts, we currently have one within our sect.

There is someone who has killed a Demon Path martial artist’s Sect Leader and is currently reading in the Scripture House.

I have observed him; his cultivation in the Essence Dao is quite impressive. If it weren’t for his lower sect origin, this person could definitely achieve something in the Essence Dao."

Hearing his third disciple praising someone like this, Wuxiang was slightly more interested.

This third disciple of his rarely praised anyone on ordinary days. Anyone praised by him was quite capable in martial arts.

However, having just fought a big battle, he was somewhat weary and mentally exhausted, thus he said, "Then keep him for now, bring him to see me in a few days. Also, investigate his background during this time."

"Yes."

In the Scripture House, Richard was leisurely browsing through the Martial Arts Secrets Techniques. And in the Secret Realm, one of his avatars was also simultaneously studying the Sect Martial Arts of Wuxiang Valley — the Faceless Holy Scripture.

This was Richard cultivating his skill of Dual-Mind while nurturing his body.

"Damn, the martial arts within the Faceless Holy Scripture are indeed exquisite, but using its full strength to exhaust the soul is indeed a bit uncomfortable," Richard’s avatar said with some regret.

The martial arts knowledge within the Faceless Holy Scripture was indeed profound, and its claim to simulate the Hundred Martial Arts was not false.

In martial arts, apart from those that required special bloodlines, most of the variations were in the Qi Path and Divine Dao. The Faceless Holy Scripture allowed a martial artist’s spiritual power and energy to be invisible and formless, like clay which could be shaped at will.

This feature, combined with profound martial arts knowledge, was indeed enough to deceive and surpass the genuine version when put into action.

However, in Richard’s view, the characteristics of the Faceless Holy Scripture were more suitable for covert imitations, rather than confronting enemies directly. Combined with the Invisible Face, he could implement a triple disguise on his body energy and spiritual power.

This type of disguise could even fool a Sixth Level World Master.

While Richard was reading, a voice suddenly interrupted him.

"Brother Chu, I have some good news to tell you."

Richard turned his head and saw the Tower Master looking at him with a somewhat complex expression.

"Oh? What good news?" Richard asked with interest.

Wuxiang Valley had just been disrupted by him, it was unexpected to receive a surprise from an outsider now. But the next words from the Tower Master left him stunned.

"Brother Chu, my master wants to meet you. If he takes a liking to you, you might end up being the Sect Master of our Wuxiang Valley in the future."

"...Ah?"

You want me to become the Sect Master of Wuxiang Valley?

...

After delivering the message, the Tower Master did not disturb Richard further, leaving him alone to ponder.

At that moment, Richard’s mind kept echoing the latter half of the Tower Master’s statement.

In the future, you might have to become the Sect Master of our Wuxiang Valley, you will have to become the Sect Master of our Wuxiang Valley, you are to become the Sect Master of Wuxiang Valley...

Isn’t this, is Wuxiang Valley too hasty in choosing a Sect Master?

But this wasn’t really Wuxiang Valley’s fault of being hasty. If it weren’t for Richard’s conflict with Wuxiang, Wuxiang himself could have held on for another two hundred years. Although two hundred years weren’t much, in these years, as Wuxiang Valley kept good relations with others and didn’t possess resources that incited others’ envy, a Sect Master battle was basically unlikely to happen.

Using this time to accumulate resources and cultivating a martial arts master outstanding in the Essence Dao was indeed not a difficult task.

In fact, Wuxiang himself was already in the city of Wuxiang Valley, searching for excellent talents.

But unfortunately, man’s calculations are not as good as heaven’s. Once he started, his originally ample time suddenly became insufficient, forcing Wuxiang to resort to this last-ditch strategy.

Regaining his composure from the shock, Richard immediately realized that this was an opportunity, an excellent opportunity for him to infiltrate the upper ranks of the Wild Beastmen.

By assuming the identity of the Sect Master of Wuxiang Valley, he could not only interact with the Sect Martial Arts Grandmasters of various major sects but also have access to the research on other sects that Wuxiang Valley had accumulated over the years.

For a wizard, this was simply a priceless treasure.

"But how should I keep it hidden?"

Richard felt a slight headache; after all, this was a matter related to the inheritance of the sect, and Wuxiang was a World Master, so the upcoming inspection would definitely be extremely rigorous.

Although he was very confident in the Invisible Face, a technique created by Garon the Great Wizard. The physical disguise was flawless. However, the body is not all there is to a person; the energy inside his body was not the True Qi of the Wild Beastmen, and the manner in which he used his spiritual power was also different from that of the Wild Beastmen.

These were his loopholes.

But if he gave up, Richard certainly wouldn’t be content. Moreover, such an opportunity was something that no martial artist would give up.

He sighed in his heart, "I can only take it one step at a time; I absolutely cannot give up on this opportunity."

After flipping through the secret book in his hands, he began to summarize the knowledge he had learned these days.

Since he was to disguise himself, he had to focus on Martial Arts.

Over these days, he had read a great deal about the ancestors of Wuxiang Valley and even their collection of various Martial Arts Secrets Techniques, the discussions on the principles of Martial Arts were great materials for Richard.

With this knowledge, alongside some principles from the Faceless Holy Scripture, and his accumulated knowledge from Plastic Energy Study over the years, he should be able to disguise his Magic Power as the True Qi of martial artists.

As for spiritual power... Banshan Sect hardly had any secret books on Divine Dao, so it was normal for him not to have Divine Dao techniques.

As long as he did not frivolously use his spiritual power, there should be no problems in this area.

Soon, the seven days were up. Although the Tower Master wanted Richard to continue reading in the Book Collection Building, Richard declined the kindness on the pretext of digesting his Martial Arts knowledge.

The Book Collection Building was right under his watch; there were many techniques Richard could not employ.

Wuxiang Valley was extensive; apart from the palace complexes, like those in the Epic of Aphang Palace, there were many secluded mountains.

Just right, Wuxiang Valley was currently being reconstructed, so Richard used this as an excuse to find a quiet place to stay, effectively avoiding the surveillance of Wuxiang Valley.

Inside the mountain cave, Richard sat cross-legged on the ground, his body’s energy continuously surging.

Changing the nature of energy was not a difficult task for a wizard. Many Shaping Magic techniques required altering the nature of energy.

But now, the time left for Richard was a bit too short. If he had a year, with his knowledge of Martial Arts, he could easily create True Qi that seemed real.

But now he only had a few days, and Wuxiang could summon him at any time. If he couldn’t complete disguising his energy quickly, he would not only miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but might also destroy his own disguise.

But being hasty in gaining results is not a good thing for research.

Suddenly, a fierce surge of energy fluctuated from inside Richard. He abruptly opened his eyes, showing an expression of pain.

"Indeed, trying to complete the disguise of True Qi in such a short time is too extreme. If this continues, I can only resort to the last plan."

Richard sighed, using the rules to heal his injuries. Then he pushed aside the giant rock blocking the cave entrance, preparing to go outside to ease his mood. But just as he stepped out, he heard the voice of the Scripture House Tower Master from afar.

"Oh, what a coincidence, Brother Chu, you’re out of seclusion."

The Tower Master flew over from a distance, settling beside him.

"Brother Chu, my master wants to see you in three days."

Hearing this news, Richard’s heart twitched, though it just startled him greatly.

What’s coming will eventually come.

However, the three days were too pressing, even not enough for him to use his last resort.

"Meet Great Wuxiang in three days? I’m afraid that..."

Richard pretended to hesitate as the Tower Master quickly asked, "What’s the matter, Brother Chu?"

Richard sighed, "These days I’ve been deducing Martial Arts, and I encountered some issues during the Qi Circulation, suffering from quite a serious internal injury. This might affect Great Wuxiang’s assessment of me."

The Tower Master frowned slightly, "Suffered an internal injury... Ah, Brother Chu, deducing Martial Arts at this time was unwise. I will bring some elixirs over these days; it’s not a problem to delay a few more days for my master."

The Tower Master had no suspicions about Richard’s excuse. Deducing Martial Arts and getting injured is a common occurrence.

"Ah, then I’ll have to trouble you, Tower Master."

After sending the Tower Master away, Richard’s face grew heavier as he walked back into the mountain cave.

Now, disguising True Qi was impossible, so the only path he could take now was clear.

Richard took a deep breath, murmuring softly, "I can only resort to mixing Bloodlines now."