Chapter 86: Youthful Journey
"Master is magnificent!"
Xiao Chen rushed toward Chen Chang'an excitedly while frantically flattering his master, only to see his master suddenly raise his hand and lightly tap his forehead.
"Master..." Xiao Chen covered his head, calling out pitifully.
"You brought them here, so you're responsible for arranging them. Remember to have Elder Yao assist you."
Xiao Chen immediately understood his master had approved his actions. Touched, he quickly nodded in agreement.
He then gestured behind him. The Plant Spirit Clan leader stepped forward respectfully and bowed deeply: "Venerable, I am the Plant Spirit Clan leader. My surname is Zhou, given name Ping—Zhou Ping."
"Zhou Ping?"
"Our ancestors were once slaves without surname. After being saved by Great Zhou, our entire clan adopted the royal surname."
I see. Chen Chang'an nodded slightly, his expression calm: "Go on..."
Zhou Ping felt as if granted amnesty.
Standing before the Saint Venerate, his voice trembled.
Only after Xiao Chen and Elder Yao led the Plant Spirit Clan members away did Chen Chang'an suddenly break into a smile, which gradually turned wicked...
He excitedly opened the system interface.
Sure enough—
[System Notification: Epic Series Achievement Completed: Youthful Journey [4/4]]
Youthful Journey (Part Four): Iron shoulders bear the world's way, a single hand shields the humble and weak.
Complete the Youthful Journey series achievement to receive "Foreign Mountain Jade" (can elevate the rank of one supreme immortal technique).
Finally finished this achievement!
[System Notification: Epic Series Achievement Completed: Youthful Journey]
Rating: Perfect
Reward: Supreme Treasure: Foreign Mountain Jade [1/1]
Claim now?
Claim!
Chen Chang'an shouted in his mind without hesitation, the corner of his mouth lifting imperceptibly.
Ding!
With a thought, he pulled up the system interface. A perfectly lustrous cyan jade floated quietly in the inventory, radiating a faint halo.
"Finally got it..." He immediately selected 'Foreign Mountain Jade' in the inventory and clicked use.
His external avatar's weak Profound Realm cultivation—he couldn't endure it for another minute.
But the next moment—
[System Notification: Detected host achieved Perfect rating upon completing this achievement. 'Foreign Mountain Jade' gains an additional mutation opportunity.]
Perfect rating?
Mutation?
Chen Chang'an froze. Perfect rating he could understand.
But these two words 'mutation'... was the system serious?
Fortunately, the system quickly provided an explanation—
Please make the following selection:
[Option One]: Use Foreign Mountain Jade directly to elevate any supreme immortal technique's rank.
Chen Chang'an selected Foreign Mountain Jade, and the system immediately prompted:
All other supreme immortal techniques were grayed out, with the text: Already at maximum rank, cannot be elevated.
Only External Avatar (Beggar Version) could be selected successfully.
External Avatar (Beggar Version) >>> External Avatar (Pauper Version)
External Avatar (Pauper Version)
Cultivation Limit: Longevity Realm (diminishes with distance)
Sensory Sharing: 100%
Consciousness Synchronization: Instant switching
Special Note: Destruction does not harm the main body (but causes pain)
Er... This upgrade seems rather minimal.
He thought it would immediately become the complete version. Chen Chang'an couldn't help feeling disappointed. Fortunately, there was another option below. He continued reading.
[Option Two]: Compose the full text of "Youthful Journey" in one go. Foreign Mountain Jade gains a mutation opportunity.
Subsequently, Chen Chang'an discovered a preview button appeared next to Foreign Mountain Jade.
He immediately clicked it.
This time, all supreme immortal techniques became selectable.
When he selected External Avatar again, the system prompt changed to:
External Avatar (Beggar Version) >>> External Avatar (???)
...
Chen Chang'an now understood. Mutation meant developing this immortal technique in an unknown direction.
As for how far it would develop—only heaven knew.
So, the question arose... Should he steadily evolve the immortal technique step by step, or take a gamble and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle?
...
Chen Chang'an smiled. Did this even require a choice?
As the saying goes: The rich rely on technology; the poor rely on mutation.
With such a rare mutation opportunity, of course he had to seize it immediately!
But first, he needed to write "Youthful Journey"... This broken system was surprisingly artistic.
Decisive as ever, he acted.
Chen Chang'an gazed around and soon found a smooth cliff face, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes.
He flew over, then slowly drew the sword at his waist. Its blade flowed with cold luster under the sun.
"Right here."
Before the words faded, his figure suddenly shot upward, cyan robes fluttering violently. His entire body transformed into a stream of light, charging straight at the cliff face.
The instant the sword tip touched the rock, a clear, pleasant clang of metal striking stone rang out, sparks flying everywhere.
"Strike the zhu, drink fine wine—"
The sword moved like a dragon and snake, strokes as firm as iron paintings and silver hooks.
Each character contained immense sword intent, deeply carved into the hard mountain rock.
Pebbles rustled down. Amidst crisscrossing sword energy, the poem "Youthful Journey" gradually took shape on the sheer cliff.
"Sword songs by the Yi River's shore—"
The sword momentum shifted between violent storms and flowing clouds.
Chen Chang'an's figure before the cliff moved like a startled swan goose. Each stroke perfectly outlined the verses' essence.
...
"Youth bears heroic spirit—"
"Valor shall have its time—"
Where the sword blade passed, the rock actually took on a faint jade-like luster, as if transfigured by some mysterious power. The entire cliff face began to resonate faintly, emitting a low hum that harmonized with the sword's song.
...
When the final stroke fell, the entire valley suddenly fell silent.
Immediately after, all the characters on the cliff simultaneously erupted in dazzling golden light. A soaring sword energy shot straight into the clouds.
Chen Chang'an sheathed his sword and landed gracefully.
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