I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely-Chapter 52 - 51: Original, Manuscript, Pirated Version, Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force

Chapter 52: Chapter 51: Original, Manuscript, Pirated Version, Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force

Cangying Martial Arts Hall.

Outer Courtyard.

"Have you heard? About Senior Brother Xu Qing. The Hall Master gave him an ultimatum last time. If Senior Brother Xu Qing can’t reach the Peak of Ming Jin within a month, he’s going to be expelled."

"Of course I’ve heard."

"Everyone in the entire Cangying Martial Arts Hall knows about it. It’s been almost a month now, right?"

"That’s right."

"I think the deadline is today, or maybe tomorrow."

"Tsk, tsk..."

"..."

Many of the Outer Courtyard Students were gossiping about Xu Qing. This was mainly because he had caused quite a stir when he passed the assessment and became an Official Disciple of the Cangying Martial Arts Hall.

Now, the time had come to test Xu Qing again.

"Shh..."

"Quiet down."

"I think Senior Brother Xu Qing is here."

"..."

At the entrance.

When Xu Qing’s figure appeared, a sharp-eyed student spotted him immediately and called out. All the other students fell silent.

"Senior Brother Xu Qing."

"Senior Brother Xu Qing, you’re here."

"Greetings, Senior Brother Xu..."

"..."

The Outer Courtyard Students were all extremely respectful.

After all, Xu Qing was currently an Official Disciple of the Cangying Martial Arts Hall. Even if he were to be expelled, he was still a Mingjin Martial Artist, whereas none of these Outer Courtyard Students had even managed to cultivate Ming Jin.

"Mm."

Xu Qing gave a calm, composed nod in response. He passed through the Outer Courtyard and headed toward the Inner Courtyard of the Cangying Martial Arts Hall.

The crowd of Outer Courtyard Students watched him go until he entered the Inner Courtyard.

"I wonder if Senior Brother Xu has reached the Peak of Ming Jin."

"If I remember correctly, Senior Brother Xu has barely come to the Martial Arts Hall since he became an Official Disciple over half a year ago."

"Yeah!"

"He really has been scarce."

"That’s right."

"Just like when he was in the Outer Courtyard."

"..."

The Outer Courtyard Students continued their discussion.

"Shut up!"

Suddenly, Zhang He and several other Outer Courtyard Instructors strode out, their faces grim. "All of you, get back to training!" Zhang He barked. "Look at you lazy bums, you have the nerve to worry about others? Why don’t you focus on cultivating your own Ming Jin first!"

"..."

Instantly, the crowd of Outer Courtyard Students dispersed.

"Xu Qing..."

Zhang He glanced back at Xu Qing’s retreating figure and murmured, "I hope you don’t really get expelled by the Hall Master."

Cangying Martial Arts Hall, Inner Courtyard.

"Xu Qing."

"Hm?"

"You’re here."

"..."

Xu Qing saw the Official Disciples in the Inner Courtyard. There were quite a few Inner Courtyard Disciples in the Cangying Martial Arts Hall, but he didn’t really know many of them, and he rarely interacted with them.

"Instructor Shan."

Xu Qing found Inner Courtyard Instructor Shan Mingge. "I’m here."

"Xu Qing."

Shan Mingge sized Xu Qing up for a moment, a slight smile on his face. "Did you know," he said, "you’re becoming more and more famous in our Martial Arts Hall."

"Is that so?"

Xu Qing looked puzzled.

"What do you think?"

Shan Mingge shook his head. "When you were in the Outer Courtyard, you almost never came to the Martial Arts Hall to train, nor did you ever ask the Outer Courtyard Instructors for guidance."

"It’s been over half a year since you entered the Inner Courtyard, and the number of times you’ve come can be counted on one hand. You’ve never once sought guidance from any of us Inner Courtyard Instructors."

"Honestly."

"You’re quite a special case!"

"Instructor Shan, you exaggerate."

Xu Qing gave an awkward laugh.

"Have you reached the Peak of Ming Jin?"

Shan Mingge asked.

"Yes."

Xu Qing nodded. "I was fortunate enough to succeed."

"That’s good."

Shan Mingge was taken aback for a moment. He was actually quite surprised, as Xu Qing had truly never come to the Martial Arts Hall to seek their guidance. He had reached the Peak of Ming Jin all on his own.

"Let’s go."

Shan Mingge stood up. "I’ll take you to see the Hall Master."

"Thank you, Instructor Shan."

Xu Qing said.

Cangying Martial Arts Hall Headquarters.

Du Cangying’s residence.

Outside the door.

"Hall Master."

Shan Mingge knocked gently on the door. With his head bowed, he said respectfully, "Xu Qing requests an audience."

After a moment of silence.

"Xu Qing."

An authoritative voice came from inside the room.

"Come in."

Du Cangying said.

"Yes."

Shan Mingge nodded, took a deep breath, and gently pushed the door open. Inside the room, all six of the Cangying Martial Arts Hall’s True Disciples were present.

"..."

Even Shan Mingge was stunned for a moment.

"You may leave. Let Xu Qing come in."

Du Cangying looked up, glanced at Shan Mingge, then his gaze fell upon Xu Qing. His expression was neutral as he simply lifted a hand.

"Yes, sir."

Shan Mingge didn’t dare say more and simply withdrew as instructed.

Inside the room.

Xu Qing walked in.

He could see that the six True Disciples—Huo Yi, Du Luan, Jin Hong, and the others—were all studying him with curious gazes, as if scrutinizing him.

Among them, Du Cangying’s gaze was the sharpest.

One had to understand that Xu Qing’s current Cultivation was already at the Dan Jin realm, the final stage of the ’first step of the Martial Dao’. Yet, in front of Du Cangying, Xu Qing still felt immense pressure, as if he were being stared down by a ferocious tiger.

"Master, Senior Brothers, and Senior Sisters."

Xu Qing bowed and clasped his hands in a salute.

"Mm."

"Junior Brother Xu."

"It’s been almost a month, hasn’t it."

"..."

His senior brothers and sisters all responded to Xu Qing one by one with smiles.

"Come here."

Du Cangying, his expression imposing, sized Xu Qing up for a moment before beckoning him over.

"Yes."

Xu Qing nodded and walked up to Du Cangying. At such a close distance, he could feel the powerful sense of oppression even more clearly.

"Hold out your right hand."

Du Cangying said.

"Yes."

Xu Qing extended his right hand.

SLAP!

Du Cangying’s palm landed on Xu Qing’s right wrist. Xu Qing had already been circulating his Turtle Breath Technique ever since he upgraded it to Level 3.

He was concealing his Cultivation at the Peak of Ming Jin.

At this moment, Xu Qing could clearly feel a faint, almost imperceptible wisp of energy traveling up from his wrist, following his meridians into his body to probe his condition.

After a while,

Du Cangying withdrew his hand, and the faint wisp of energy vanished.

"Hm."

Only then did a satisfied smile appear on Du Cangying’s face. "Not bad. You have indeed reached the Peak of Ming Jin. Your Power is at its Perfection and sharp, and your constitution is a cut above the average."

"Very good indeed."

Du Cangying praised him again.

"Thank you for your praise, Master."

Xu Qing clasped his hands in a salute.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Xu."

"Junior Brother Xu, congratulations on reaching the Peak of Ming Jin."

"Indeed!"

"I’m sure it won’t be long before you can step into the An Jin realm. And with your progress and Talent, entering Huajin is only a matter of time."

"..."

Around him, Jin Hong and the other senior brothers and sisters had become even more enthusiastic than before.

"Senior Brothers and Sisters, you flatter me."

Xu Qing said modestly.

"There’s no need for modesty."

Du Cangying said. He glanced up at Du Luan, who understood immediately and turned to walk into an adjacent room.

When Du Luan emerged from the room, she was holding a Martial Arts Manual in her hands.

"Father."

Du Luan handed the Martial Arts Manual to Du Cangying.

"Mm."

Du Cangying accepted the Martial Arts Manual and looked at Xu Qing. "Did you know," he asked, "that even Martial Arts Manuals of the same level are divided into different grades?"

"I ask for Master’s guidance."

Xu Qing said.

"Martial Arts Manuals are divided into three types: originals, hand-copied versions, and pirated copies."

Du Cangying explained, "The original, naturally, is the original book of the Martial Arts Manual. It must be personally written by a powerhouse at the ’second step of the Martial Dao: Immortal’ realm. It is infused with the heart’s blood and comprehension of that ’second step of the Martial Dao: Immortal’ powerhouse."

"This way,"

"A Martial Artist who reads the original can experience the heart’s blood and comprehension infused into it by the ’second step of the Martial Dao: Immortal’ powerhouse. This makes it easier to master the Martial Arts, achieving twice the results with half the effort."

"As for hand-copied versions,"

"Those are Martial Arts Manuals copied from the original by Huajin and Dan Jin masters. As such, the effect of reading a hand-copied version is far inferior to reading the original."

"And finally, there are the pirated copies."

"Those are just ordinary Martial Arts Manuals, copied from hand-copied versions. They provide no added benefits and might even contain errors, causing a Cultivator to suffer from cultivation deviation."

"I see."

Xu Qing had a sudden realization. He hadn’t expected there to be so many intricacies. "Thank you, Master, for resolving my doubts."

"Mm."

Du Cangying’s expression didn’t change. "This Martial Arts Manual in my hands is the original of the Cangying Martial Arts Hall’s ’Cyan Eagle Force’, personally written by a ’second step of the Martial Dao: Immortal’ master."

"The Cyan Eagle Force, also known as the Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force. The complete Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force can be cultivated to the ’Dan Jin’ level, and it includes two complementary fighting styles."

"Now."

"I will entrust this original of the ’Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force’ to you. For the next seven days, I will prepare a private, secluded room for you. During this time, you may freely study this ’Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force’."

"However."

"You only have seven days. If you cannot fully memorize it within that time, you can only blame your own aptitude and comprehension."

"Seven days."

Xu Qing glanced at the manual in Du Cangying’s hands, thinking, ’If you just gave me the manual, I could master the ’Heaven-Fighting Cyan Eagle Force’ instantly.’

Of course, there was no way Du Cangying would actually give the original manual to Xu Qing. Since it wouldn’t truly belong to him, the Encyclopedia of All Things would be unable to record it.

"Yes, Master. Your disciple obeys. I will not fail to live up to your high expectations."

Xu Qing bowed in salute.

"Take it."

Du Cangying handed the manual over.

"Yes."

Xu Qing respectfully accepted it with both hands.

Next, Du Cangying had Du Luan lead Xu Qing to the pre-prepared private room. However, his senior brothers and sisters watched him with wry smiles, leaving Xu Qing feeling a little bewildered.

Soon,

Xu Qing and Du Luan left.

"Master, you’re at it again,"

Jin Hong remarked.

"Isn’t that the truth."

"How could anyone possibly memorize the whole thing in seven days?"

"Yeah!"

"Even if he memorizes it all, there’s a world of difference between cultivating while reading the original and cultivating without it."

"Back then, we spent so much silver just to be able to read the original while we trained. We only stopped when it no longer had any effect on us."

"It’s a painful memory."

The True Disciples lamented.

"Ahem."

Du Cangying cleared his throat, his expression unchanging. "Let’s continue our previous discussion."