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Chapter 92 Master, I was wrong, please don't abandon me!
However, every word of these humble remarks struck Zhang Zhiwei's heart like a hammer blow.
What concession!
What kind of trickery is this!
I admire you immensely!
In the past, these were words that I would always use to talk to others!
I never expected that hearing it from someone else for the first time today would sound so jarring...
However, even though he was resentful, Zhang Zhiwei's self-cultivation as a member of the Celestial Master's Mansion forced him to suppress all his emotions.
"Brother Zhuge, there's no need for that. Losing is losing, and I, Zhang Zhiwei, am not someone who can't accept defeat."
Today, however, I have finally witnessed firsthand the power of Zhuge Liang's Qimen Dunjia.
"You flatter me, Senior Brother Zhang."
Zhuge Yan smiled slightly, but didn't say anything more.
To be fair, the reason he was able to defeat Zhang Zhiwei today was definitely due to some trickery.
In a head-on confrontation, even if he simultaneously activated the Reverse Life Triple and the Mysterious Secret, and added the power of the White Tiger Divine Plate, he could only barely manage to fight Zhang Zhiwei, who was using his full power of thunder magic, to a draw.
However, the state of his reversed life and the superposition of mysteries could only last for one breath.
Zhang Zhiwei was able to maintain his full output for much longer than he had imagined!
However, while it may be called taking a shortcut, strategy is also a part of strength in reality.
Just like the assassins of the Tang Clan, they don't make a move unless they're sure to kill!
Many powerful figures, despite their formidable cultivation, died inexplicably at the hands of others.
But so what? That's just how they make a living.
Reality isn't a game; you don't get many opportunities to face off against someone head-on in a real 1v1 battle.
There's no need to belittle yourself, nor is there any need to be arrogant or complacent.
The most important thing is to be able to clearly recognize the gap between yourself and your enemy during the process of fighting.
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That night.
After witnessing the contest between the two prodigies, Zhuge Yan and Zhang Zhiwei, no one among the younger generation dared to step forward.
After all, it was only out of modesty for these two to say "I'm making a fool of myself" before they even made their move.
But after that competition, going up there again would just be making a fool of yourself...
Since most of the guests had drunk quite a bit of alcohol at the birthday banquet during the day, the Lu family arranged accommodations for all the guests for safety reasons.
We'll wait until we've sobered up before setting off again; this is how the host treats his guests.
At this moment, Zhuge Yan was lying on his bed, recalling the details of his duel with Zhang Zhiwei that day.
"Judging from today's competition, I do lack a decisive offensive weapon."
Although the Qian hexagram is my natal hexagram, it's adequate for attacking ordinary enemies. However, when facing a monster like Zhang Zhiwei, it clearly falls short.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Yan sighed softly.
Speaking of this method, it's not that he didn't have an ideal goal.
Samadhi True Fire, a secret technique of their Wuhou School that has been lost for hundreds of years!
Legend has it that the Samadhi Fire does not burn the physical body or the vital energy; it only burns the spirit and soul!
Isn't this attack characteristic the perfect nemesis of purely physical defensive spells like the Golden Light Spell?
"Since my master gave me some guidance, my inner demons have shrunk considerably."
"If I were to try again now, I might have a chance to successfully cultivate the Samadhi True Fire..."
However, after recalling how he almost completely lost himself in his inner world after failing to cultivate the Samadhi True Fire for the first time, Zhuge Yan ultimately abandoned this plan for the time being.
As the saying goes, "a fall into a pit, a gain in your wit," after that reckless act of simultaneously activating Reverse Life and Profound Secrets, he no longer dared to be so rash in his cultivation.
"The safest way is to find an opportunity to go back to the clan in two years."
With my father and several clan elders protecting me using the Returning Origin Formation, even if we fail again, at least my life will be safe.
Just as Zhuge Yan was pondering this, his master Zuo Ruotong's voice suddenly came from outside the room.
"Yan'er, have you fallen asleep yet?"
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Yan jumped out of bed and hurriedly went out.
Outside the room, Zuo Ruotong was standing in the moonlight.
Bathed in the bright moonlight, her ethereal figure resembled a banished immortal.
"Master, you wanted to see me?"
Zhuge Yan stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said...
"It's not your master who's looking for you, it's the Celestial Master."
"A Celestial Master?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed through Zhuge Yan's mind.
"Yes, come with me."
"Yes."
Zhuge Yan nodded and silently followed behind Zuo Ruotong.
The master and apprentice walked along the forest path, one after the other.
"Yan'er, what are your thoughts on today's match with Zhang Zhiwei?"
"In terms of cultivation level alone, I am no match for Senior Brother Zhang."
The reason I was able to defeat Senior Brother Zhang today was purely by chance and trickery.
After hearing this, Zuo Ruotong nodded in satisfaction.
It seems that his apprentice has not become arrogant or complacent because of his temporary victory.
"It's good that you can see this clearly."
Even I, as his teacher, was somewhat surprised by Zhang Zhiwei's mastery of the Golden Light Mantra.
To be honest, even most of the previous generation of disciples in their Celestial Master's Mansion were probably not as good as him.
In terms of cultivation level alone, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's the number one person in your generation.
"This disciple agrees."
Zhuge Yan nodded in deep agreement.
After all, the value of "Brother Baoying" becoming a "top expert" in the future still lies here.
"However, no one is perfect. Although Zhang Zhiwei's cultivation is not bad, his temperament is quite different from yours, Yan'er. This is the main reason why he lost to you today."
If today's competition can make him learn from his mistakes and temper his arrogance in the future, given time, this child's future achievements will be limitless...
As she spoke, a hint of emotion flashed in Zuo Ruotong's eyes.
"Alright, we've arrived."
Suddenly, Zuo Ruotong stopped in her tracks.
Two familiar figures were already waiting in the woods ahead.
One of them was none other than Zhang Jingqing, the Celestial Master whom Master Zuo Ruotong had just mentioned, and who was now kneeling obediently before him...
Upon seeing this scene, Zuo Ruotong couldn't help but smile.
"Master, are you still reprimanding your disciple?"
Zhang Jingqing turned her head and, upon seeing Zuo Ruotong and her apprentice, a look of helplessness immediately appeared on her face.
"Master Zuo, I'm sorry to bother you and your master so late at night."
Because of this wretched child, he never gives me a moment's peace!
As she spoke, a strange smile suddenly appeared on Zhang Jingqing's lips.
"How about we talk this over, Master Zuo? I'll give this wretched child to you instead."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhiwei, who had been kneeling on the ground, suddenly raised his head, his eyes widening instantly.
"No! Master, I was wrong, please don't abandon me!"