Wang Xuan stood in solemn respect; Old Chen was ready to step up and carve a path for the Old Techniques! The current atmosphere was bleak; the Old Techniques had been officially abandoned, and many believed that the New Techniques were the true hope, leaving practitioners of the Old Techniques with no way forward. If this continued, soon no one would practice the Old Techniques, and that path would be completely severed.

"Mr.Zheng passed away three years ago, Mr.Miao passed away last autumn, Mr.Sun passed away last winter, and Mr.Zhong passed away this spring. Although they all lived over a hundred years, none could break that boundary or step over that threshold. It's a pity they have all died," Qingmu sighed heavily. "In these turbulent times, with the four elders of the Old Techniques having passed, an era has nearly come to an end."

Some words remained unspoken; it was precisely because key figures in the Old Techniques had died over the past few years that the path seemed increasingly precarious. After all, when those people were alive, they were highly respected and had connections with many major forces. Decades ago, at the peak of their personal power, they collaborated closely with various organizations and had friendships across the board. With their recent deaths, the Old Techniques' connections with various factions had nearly been severed.

"Isn't there still me? In a way, I can also be considered one of the Old Techniques' elders," Old Chen spoke up.

Qingmu immediately became serious. "It's precisely for this reason that you should not take action. If you were to fall, the Old Techniques would dim even further. The era that your generation has upheld would be completely over, and for many, the Old Techniques would seem to have ended!"

Wang Xuan was genuinely surprised. Was Old Chen really that strong? He looked to be in his fifties or sixties but could stand shoulder to shoulder with the over-a-hundred-year-old four elders of the Old Techniques in terms of prestige? Qingmu seemed to see his thoughts and explained, "My master rose through genuine combat achievements. Although he isn't as old as the four elders and his fame doesn't match theirs, everyone knows his strength."

Wang Xuan's heart raced; it seemed he had underestimated Old Chen's danger. His strength was extraordinary. No wonder Old Chen said that someone like Sun Chengkun would automatically defer to him.

"Take it easy, Old Chen. Why do I feel like Qingmu is so pessimistic? Don't overexert yourself," Wang Xuan said, genuinely worried. What was the situation?

"There's nothing new under the sun. Old techniques, mechas, gene super bodies, and now the New Techniques all rely on strength to speak. Plus, this time, an ancient legendary treasure has surfaced from the Old Land, and all parties want to negotiate. It's likely that someone wants to suppress the Old Techniques, leaving us with no chance to rise again. So, Old Chen, I can't hold back anymore; it's been many years, and I must act again."

Old Chen spoke in a calm tone, but Wang Xuan immediately sensed the horror and danger involved. This meeting seemed unfriendly to the Old Techniques. "Someone has to step up," Old Chen remained calm, yet his unwavering belief was clear—he was unafraid.

Qingmu naturally understood the stakes. If Old Chen did not step out, other super experts in the Old Techniques would also find it hard to contend with mechas, the New Techniques, and gene super bodies, and the Old Techniques would inevitably fade away.

Wang Xuan couldn't help but ask, "Old Chen, can your strength still improve in the short term? What do you need?" He was truly afraid Old Chen might be killed. At his age, it was risky to attend such meetings, and he hoped Old Chen wouldn't sacrifice himself.

Old Chen nodded. "If I could get a rare skill or a unique secret method, I might be able to refer to it."

Wang Xuan thought for a moment. "I have a particularly powerful body technique. Although it's not suitable for practice due to its lethal nature, it's truly profound. I wonder if it could inspire you." He referred to Zhang Daoling's Five-Page Golden Book. This technique was incredibly difficult to practice, but once understood, it could grant terrifying power.

He had only mastered the initial move and was able to block Sun Chengkun, surviving a life-threatening ordeal.

Qingmu was startled and quickly intervened. "No, that thing is lethal! My master practiced half a page back then, and since then, his hair turned white and hasn't returned to its original state. Not dying is already a miracle; it's impossible to touch it again at this stage."

Wang Xuan was amazed. Had Old Chen practiced a level of body technique? Over the years, although Old Chen's hair hadn't turned black, it hadn't turned completely white either; it had remained stable at the state of his earlier years, showing no major issues.

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"Back then, the four elders of the Old Techniques ascended together to one of the Daoist ancestral courts, united to exert pressure and sought the secret teachings there. It feels like just yesterday, but it's a pity that the four elders have all passed," Old Chen reminisced with a touch of sadness.

Wang Xuan was moved. The four elders of the Old Techniques truly cared for their juniors. They even pressured one of the ancestral courts of Daoism for Old Chen, which was remarkable and admirable.

"It's a pity. I studied it and could only practice half a page before I couldn't sustain it. If it weren't for the four elders' extreme efforts to save me, I wouldn't be here today," Old Chen expressed his gratitude for the four elders with some melancholy.

Qingmu also felt downcast. He had naturally accompanied his master to meet those elders, who had cared for him. However, his journey in the realm of the Old Techniques had not been smooth and was nowhere near Old Chen's level.

Wang Xuan, through mere phrases, had a deep fondness for those elders. Unfortunately, they had all passed away in recent years.

"I've embarrassed my master," Qingmu lowered his head.

Old Chen shook his head. "I do not reject any path that can strengthen oneself, including the New Techniques, genes, and mechas. You have nearly reached the end of your journey in the Old Techniques. If you can integrate other methods in the future, it still counts as a legitimate path."

Qingmu felt disheartened. He practiced diligently, pushing his potential, yet his ultimate achievement was only comparable to an injured Sun Chengkun.

Finally, Qingmu sighed, "I hope Brother Wei can succeed and reach a sufficiently brilliant height in the Old Techniques, so as not to disappoint my master. But he has been gone for ten years with no news, and I'm very worried."

Old Chen did not dwell on that but turned to Wang Xuan, saying, "The body technique left by Zhang Daoling is something I dare not practice now. I feel that the source of Daoism is not suitable for me at this time, while the mysterious boxing method I obtained from the old monk has shown me a path."

He then warned Wang Xuan, "I believe you shouldn't delve too much into those pages of the Golden Book. Although I haven't seen it, I know that even at the level of transformation, it's still a powerful body technique. Don't act recklessly and ruin yourself."

Wang Xuan nodded. He had only practiced the first page's initial move, and that was thanks to the rich mysterious elements in the inner landscape that allowed him to continuously restore his organs.

"Do you have any other old methods? Like the ones passed down from divine monks, for instance, the things the female practitioner left you. I think they might inspire me," Old Chen inquired.

Wang Xuan sighed; this was indeed Old Chen, sounding just like him. Earlier, because of the four elders of the Old Techniques, Wang Xuan had been touched and mentioned the Five-Page Golden Book. Now, he realized he might have fallen into Old Chen's trap.

"She didn't leave me anything. I'll give it to you when I meet the right opportunity in the future," Wang Xuan replied nonchalantly.

Old Chen jumped in surprise; he knew that if Little Wang gave something away, it would surely spell trouble!

At the same time, he couldn't help but ask, "What's going on with you? You can communicate with the female practitioner and even gift an old monk? You must have something else around you..."

Old Chen felt uneasy and was quite vigilant, seriously suspecting that there was something around Wang Xuan that he couldn't see through.

"Nothing else. I'll give it to you when there's a chance," Wang Xuan grinned.

At that moment, Old Chen felt a chill run down his spine, and Qingmu was even more horrified. Was it coming again? What was up with Little Wang? Did he have a natural physique that attracted spirits?

"I think I'm favored by the immortal beings. From the Celestial Fairy to the old monk, it seems to have indirectly proven this. So, Old Chen, don't worry; I'll slowly give you gifts in the future!"

Qingmu wanted to turn and leave. He said he didn't attract spirits?!

Old Chen felt a chill on his back; this kid was too strange. If he kept sending spirits to others, who could handle that?

He had already experienced it twice; not to mention the female practitioner, even the old monk had only grasped the opportunity thanks to Wang Xuan's hint.

If Wang Xuan quietly released a few more "new saints," Old Chen

felt he might go crazy.

Not wanting to think about such things anymore, Old Chen looked at Wang Xuan. "You should conserve your energy in these few days. In four days, we'll attend the meeting, and maybe there'll be an opportunity for you to take action."

"Okay!" Wang Xuan nodded.

Then, Old Chen mentioned his plans to go to the New Star. "It's actually very simple; we don't even need to consume our own resources. Just let the Wu family handle it. They are very proactive and determined to cooperate with us."

"Old Chen, are you selling me out?" Wang Xuan looked at him.

"No," Old Chen shook his head and instead asked, "Did you have some sort of affair with the young lady from the Wu family? I didn't sell you out, but it seems she wants to take the initiative to recruit you. She's been looking for someone to check on you in Ancheng, probably wanting to bring you into her expedition team. Not bad, Little Wang; I didn't expect you to have some ambiguity with her. Take it easy; don't let Old Wu catch wind of it."

"What ambiguity? Wu is too petty! She clearly wants to take advantage of the situation to deal with me. How petty and small-minded she is, which is disproportionate to her figure."

Wang Xuan asked Qingmu to keep an eye out so he wouldn't be caught up in any trouble with Wu Yin.

In the next few days, Wang Xuan lived quite peacefully, adjusting his body to its best state and cultivating his spirit vigorously, just waiting for Old Chen to call him to set off.