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Perfect timing! Let's test what level the perfect Golden Light Mantra the system gave us really is!
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately began circulating the "Qi" within his body, following the perfect understanding he had gained.
A dazzling golden light erupted from Zhang Yunyuan's small body!
The golden light was so condensed and pure that it was without a trace of impurity. It was as if a small sun had suddenly appeared in the center of the hall, illuminating the entire main hall of the Celestial Master's Mansion with a golden and magnificent glow!
"what?!"
"This...this is the Golden Light Mantra?!"
"You can learn it just by hearing the formula? That's impossible!"
Inside the hall, the disciples, led by Zhang Huaiyi, had their eyes practically bulging out of their sockets, and their jaws were agape enough to fit an egg.
Even the usually composed Tian Jinzhong had an expression of disbelief on his face.
Zhang Huaiyi couldn't help but blurt out, "This...this talent is almost on par with Senior Brother's back then!"
All eyes involuntarily turned to Zhang Zhiwei, who was standing at the very front.
Zhang Zhiwei's usually calm eyes finally stirred with emotion. He stared intently at the incredibly thick golden light surrounding Zhang Yunyuan, his brows furrowing for the first time.
Zhang Jingqing also showed a hint of surprise, which quickly turned into great interest.
He pointed his fingers like a sword and casually flicked them at the golden light emanating from Zhang Yunyuan's body.
With a crisp sound, the golden light shield that had suffocated the disciples shattered, turning into countless specks of light.
Before everyone could recover from the shock, Zhang Jingqing spoke up leisurely.
"Back then, when I was taking the entrance exam, I only used less than half of my effort."
He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room before finally settling on Zhang Yunyuan, and said, word by word.
"Just now, I used one-tenth of it."
These words struck like a thunderbolt, exploding in everyone's minds!
Although it's only a little more than half a percent, what does that mean?
This means that when this five-year-old child first learned the Golden Light Mantra, the depth of his foundation was even greater than that of Zhang Zhiwei, a peerless genius of the same period!
Everyone present, including Zhang Zhiwei himself, was horrified.
Zhang Zhiwei's scrutinizing gaze instantly became incredibly sharp, as if he wanted to see right through Zhang Yunyuan, inside and out!
"I'll take this child."
Zhang Jingqing's voice was firm and unwavering.
"From this day forward, Zhang Yunyuan will be my last disciple, Zhang Jingqing's last disciple!"
"Senior Uncle, please think it over!"
One of the disciples hurriedly tried to dissuade him, "You haven't taken on any disciples for many years, is this perhaps...?"
"Yes, Celestial Master, this child's origins are unknown. Should we observe him for a while longer?"
Zhang Jingqing's eyes turned cold as she surveyed the crowd.
"Such talent is unparalleled throughout history! If it were to be left to roam freely and be used by wicked people, it would surely become a major threat! Keeping it in my Longhu Mountain, where I will personally teach it, is the right path!"
His voice suddenly rose, carrying an irresistible air of authority.
"My mind is made up on this matter; there is no need for further discussion!"
Under the overwhelming aura, no one dared to utter another word.
Inside the main hall, there was complete silence.
Zhang Yunyuan stood in the center of the hall, his small body bearing the complex gazes from all directions—some shocked, some envious, some jealous, and some scrutinizing.
He had mixed feelings in his heart.
The grief of losing his family had not yet subsided when, in the blink of an eye, he rose to the top and became the most special junior brother in the Celestial Master's Mansion.
He knew that from this moment on, his life would be completely intertwined with Longhu Mountain and these future influential figures.
Chapter 2 is stunning.
Zhang Jingqing's gaze swept over the disciples in the hall, each with a different expression, before finally landing on Zhang Yunyuan. Her voice returned to its usual calm.
“Zhiwei, Huaiyi, Jinzhong”.
"The disciple is here."
Zhang Zhiwei, Zhang Huaiyi, and Tian Jinzhong stepped forward at the same time and bowed in response.
“From today onwards, Zhang Yunyuan will live in the same room as the three of you.”
The Celestial Master's arrangement was unexpected by everyone.
Zhang Zhiwei paused for a moment, then smiled and spoke.
“Master, this… our room is full of grown men, rough and clumsy. Junior Brother is only five years old, I’m afraid we won’t be able to take good care of him.”
Zhang Jingqing glanced at him and said calmly.
"It is precisely because you are our seniors that we must shoulder this responsibility even more."
"Let him live with you, firstly so that you can take care of and teach him at any time, and secondly so that he can get used to life on the mountain as soon as possible and integrate into the community."
The old master's reasoning was irrefutable.
"Master, don't worry."
Tian Jinzhong was the first to react. He solemnly bowed to the old Celestial Master and then gave Zhang Yunyuan a kind and warm smile.
"This disciple will definitely take good care of my junior brother and will never let him suffer the slightest grievance."
Zhang Huaiyi simply responded respectfully.
"Disciple, obey."
He kept his head down, making it impossible to see the expression on his face.
Seeing this, Zhang Zhiwei could only scratch his head and grin.
"Alright, Master, don't worry, we'll definitely take good care of our junior brother and make him healthy and chubby."
He looked at Zhang Yunyuan with curiosity and interest, as if he had received a fun new toy.
Thus, Zhang Yunyuan's fate was decided.
He was led by Tian Jinzhong, and followed the three future bigwigs towards the courtyard where they lived in the back mountain.
The yard wasn't big, but it was kept clean and tidy.
The four-person room was even simpler, with only four simple wooden beds and a shared table.
Tian Jinzhong quickly made up the bed for Zhang Yunyuan, and then took out some clean old clothes from his own closet and carefully helped him change into them.
After finishing all that, he pointed to an open space in the center of the courtyard and said to Zhang Yunyuan.
“Junior brother, since you’ve just arrived on the mountain, Master’s intention is for me to teach you the most basic skills first.”
"The first step in spiritual practice is to 'feel the Qi'."
Tian Jinzhong's expression turned serious.
"Qi is the bridge between our bodies and the universe, the root of all things. What you need to do now is calm your mind, clear your thoughts, and feel it, touch it..."
He explained in great detail, revealing all the difficulties and tips he encountered when he first started learning without reservation.
Zhang Yunyuan had already understood these things.
He is born with a natural affinity for Qi and can automatically gather Qi.
However, having only been reborn for four or five days, Tian Jinzhong had very little Qi in his body, so he did not notice it.
Zhang Huaiyi, standing to the side, was silently sweeping fallen leaves in the yard with a large broom, seemingly indifferent to what was happening there.
Zhang Zhiwei, meanwhile, leaned lazily against the door frame, yawned, and looked like he was about to fall asleep.
Tian Jinzhong patiently explained for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before stopping and looking at Zhang Yunyuan encouragingly.
"...That's about it. Don't rush it; this can't be rushed. Some people might not even feel it for ten days or half a month. Close your eyes first and try it slowly, I..."
His words caught in his throat before he could finish speaking.
Zhang Yunyuan obediently closed his eyes, and then slowly raised his right hand.
A fist-sized, pure and solid ball of golden Qi suddenly appeared in his palm.
The golden light was dazzling and bright, without any superficiality or impurity, as stable as a real little sun.
The entire courtyard was instantly illuminated by this pure energy.
Tian Jinzhong stared in disbelief, his mouth agape in an "O" shape, unable to utter a single word.
He felt that his worldview had been severely impacted.
I've been talking for ages, and you've just... conjured it up directly?
And this quality... this level of refinement... I couldn't achieve this even after practicing the Golden Light Mantra for three years!
The sound of sweeping abruptly stopped.
Zhang Huaiyi's movements stopped instantly. He froze on the spot, his eyes flashing with extreme shock.
But in just a moment, he immediately lowered his head and began sweeping the floor at an even faster pace, as if trying to use this action to conceal the horror in his heart.
Zhang Zhiwei stopped yawning by the door frame.
His usually sleepy eyes opened slightly, revealing a glint of interest, and a playful smile unconsciously curved his lips.
This soft exclamation signified that this extraordinary talent was taking Zhang Yunyuan seriously for the first time.
Zhang Jingqing, who was far away in the Heavenly Master's Mansion, sensed this scene with her divine sense and paused slightly in the hand holding the teacup.
He smiled with relief, but deep within that smile lay a deeper worry.
This child's talent is terrifying.
Is this a blessing or a curse?