Chapter 64: I, Okaban, Am the True Genius
Zhou Han was still immersed in excitement when the scene suddenly changed.
Another world appeared before his eyes.
It was still that white-robed, white-haired man, holding a long sword in his hand. Opposite him stood countless abyssal demons, each one blazing with monstrous demonic flames.
Just from looking at the scene, Zhou Han could feel the terrifying power within it.
Yet the white-haired man's gaze remained calm, as still as an ancient well.
With just a single sword strike, as if chatting and laughing, the swarm of demons vanished into smoke.
"My sword severs eternity, my body becomes everlasting, my will annihilates all demons."
The arrogant voice thundered in Zhou Han's ears.
To be able to say such domineering words—what kind of bearing was that?
Zhou Han couldn't help but feel envious. This was the ultimate level of acting cool!
He was still far from it.
"One day, I'll reach that height too and pull off some high-level badassery."
[Skill comprehension successful.]
As the scene gradually blurred, the system's notification sounded.
[You have comprehended the divine-grade cultivation method: Eternal Sword Body.]
Holy shit!
A divine-grade cultivation method!
Eternal Sword Body!
So this was what the Sword God meant by "my body becomes everlasting"?
Wuhu!
This was straight-up takeoff!
"Learn!"
Zhou Han didn't hesitate at all and shouted immediately.
[Learning divine-grade cultivation method. Current progress: 1%.]
[Learning divine-grade cultivation method. Current progress: 2%.]
…
After confirming, the system gave its prompt. Instead of completing instantly, the percentage increased little by little.
"Hm, this progress is a bit slow—only increasing by one percent every two or three minutes."
At this rate, it would take over four hours to fully learn it.
After all, it was a divine-grade technique—naturally it took up a lot of 'memory.'
This was a complete divine-grade cultivation method.
The "Primordial Ancient Scroll" Zhou Han had learned before was only a fragment, containing just a single skill.
But good things take time.
For a divine-grade cultivation method,
Zhou Han felt that any amount of waiting was worth it.
He immediately sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to rest.
…
Outside the Visualization Hall, Nie Tianchen and Jiang Xiong waited calmly.
The two already had conflicts between them, so naturally they had no interest in chatting.
"Hm? Someone's coming out!"
A flash of white light appeared—it was clear someone had been teleported out of the Visualization Hall.
"Nikawa Okaban?"
Nie Tianchen frowned.
"Tap tap tap!"
Under the white light, the figure finally became clear.
But from the sound of his footsteps—it was the distinctive clacking of wooden sandals—it was easy to identify who it was.
"Nikawa Okaban, how was it? What did you comprehend?"
Jiang Xiong stepped forward quickly and asked with concern.
"Master, I have disappointed you. I failed my first attempt at comprehension."
Even someone as proud as him was shaken.
He had originally thought he would succeed in one try,
but he still failed.
Having always considered himself a genius, it was inevitable he felt somewhat dejected.
"Hehe, relax. It's just one failure. Try harder the second time—I believe in you."
After hearing this, Jiang Xiong patted Okaban's shoulder and encouraged him with a smile.
But inwardly, he didn't think much of it. Wasn't it normal to fail the first time?
If someone succeeded on the first attempt, that would be abnormal.
The Sword God Hall had stood for countless years, producing countless prodigies,
but those who succeeded on the first try were extremely rare.
Even geniuses would stumble here.
"Here, take this pill and prepare for your second attempt."
Jiang Xiong took out a high-grade recovery pill from his bag and handed it to Okaban.
"Master, rest assured—I will definitely win the bet for you."
A determined light flashed in Okaban's eyes as his confidence returned.
After swallowing the pill, he began to sit down and regulate his breathing.
He had suffered considerable injuries inside the Visualization Hall,
but once the pill melted into his body, its powerful restorative effects immediately took hold.
Because Jiang Xiong had saved his own privilege for Zhou Han, he went to borrow another privilege from a friend.
This allowed Okaban to skip the three-day waiting period and immediately use his second attempt to re-enter the Visualization Hall.
Meanwhile, beneath Nie Tianchen's calm exterior, there was a trace of worry.
"He's been inside for so long… could something have happened?"
Based on the usual timing, Zhou Han should have come out by now.
But this was taking far too long.
Even after accounting for Okaban's rest time and his re-entry into the hall,
Nie Tianchen still hadn't seen any sign of Zhou Han.
"What's wrong? Getting scared? This time I'll make you lose completely."
Jiang Xiong noticed something was off and sneered provocatively.
"Hmph! Don't celebrate too early before everything is settled."
Nie Tianchen immediately shot back, though his tone lacked its earlier sharpness—his confidence was clearly shaken.
"Heh, better take a good look at your Mountain-Sea Seal now, because you'll lose it soon."
A cold smile appeared on Jiang Xiong's face. He was already convinced of victory.
Deaths inside the Visualization Hall were not uncommon.
So he boldly guessed that even if Zhou Han wasn't dead, he was most likely trapped in a desperate situation.
A trace of schadenfreude flashed in his eyes.
…
[Learning divine-grade cultivation method. Current progress: 51%.]
The progress had just passed halfway.
The waiting time was long, but not boring.
Because he was currently chatting with the two sisters, teasing them was quite entertaining.
Han Xiangning: Zhou Han, it's so late—why aren't you back yet?
Zhou Han: What, we haven't even confirmed our relationship and you're already trying to control me?
Han Xiangning: Ugh, stop it. Be serious—hurry up and tell me.
Zhou Han: I can tell you, but you have to say you love me first.
Han Xiangning: …
Han Qinxue: Zhou Han, it's dangerous at night. Come back early.
Zhou Han: Missing me already? It's only been a few hours since we separated.
Han Qinxue: Y-yeah… I kind of miss you.
Zhou Han: …
Zhou Han kept chatting nonsense with the two girls, then checked messages in the Slaughter God Hall group, casually chatting there as well.
Time passed quickly and wasn't dull at all.
…
Meanwhile, Nikawa Okaban's veins bulged, and beads of blood seeped from his skin.
He was exerting all his strength to resist the oppressive pressure inside the Visualization Hall.
"Ganbatte… Okaban, you can do it! You're the strongest prodigy—you absolutely can't lose!"
He kept encouraging himself inwardly.
As long as he won the bet for Jiang Xiong this time, the latter would definitely nurture him with all his strength.
At that point, it would be impossible for him not to soar.
Thinking of this, Okaban was filled with motivation.
After enduring for half an hour,
his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Oh yeah! A platinum-grade cultivation method!"
"I finally succeeded in comprehending a platinum-grade method—I did it, hahaha!"
"Sasuga… I, Okaban, really am a genius. I managed to comprehend a platinum-grade method on my second try."
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