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Chapter 122: Immortal rank skills are rubbish? who is stupid

Upon hearing Li Shenruo's question, the Great Elder fell into contemplation. Eventually, several Elders stepped forward, surrounding Li Yourong as if they were admiring a rare treasure. They observed for a long moment.

"Based on my speculation, it's likely that Yourong's cultivated technique should be an Immortal-Grade Supreme Technique!" The Great Elder cleared his throat after a while, putting on an expression of having seen through it all.

His words were met with nodding agreement from the other Elders nearby.

"Immortal-Grade... Supreme Technique?" Li Yourong stood rooted to the spot, her emotions tangled.

"Nonsense! Great Elder, do you even understand cultivation techniques? Master himself said that Immortal-Grade techniques are so inferior in our Heavenly Dao Pavilion that we wouldn't even use them to light a fire or cook! Even if we raised a dog in the Heavenly Dao Pavilion, we wouldn't bother using such trash Immortal-Grade techniques to make a doghouse. How could Master possibly let Yourong and Sister Yanran cultivate such worthless techniques!"

Unexpectedly, upon hearing the Great Elder claim that she was cultivating an Immortal-Grade Supreme Technique, Li Yourong burst out suddenly, her face flushed with indignation as she demanded answers.

In her heart, the understanding of an Immortal technique was nothing but trash. The Great Elder's words felt like an insult to the technique bestowed by her Master!

Upon hearing Yourong's words, silence fell over everyone present. Their faces twitched uncontrollably, and their brows furrowed. After all, on the Holy Mountain, the techniques cultivated by the seven Elders were merely High-Grade Heaven Rank techniques.

Only Li Shenruo, during her last adventure in the secret realm, had obtained a Mid-Grade Immortal technique. Even so, this had already been a cause for great excitement.

Yet, the Great Elder's speculated Immortal-Grade Supreme Technique, when spoken by Li Yourong, was deemed unwanted trash!?

"Even though I have some understanding… I've never encountered techniques beyond Immortal-Grade… In today's era, there's a gap in Immortal-Grade techniques, let alone techniques stronger than that. Obtaining even an Immortal technique is already quite rare. You would need to inherit the legacy of an immortal to acquire such."

The Great Elder felt a bit awkward under Li Yourong's probing, stumbling through his words.

"Did your Master tell you the grade of this technique?"

The Second Elder chimed in, coming to the Great Elder's rescue. This question grabbed everyone's attention. After all, based on their knowledge, they had never heard of techniques above the Celestial-Grade.

"Master seemed to say it's a Mythical-Grade technique. In our Heavenly Dao Pavilion, we don't have such trashy things as Immortal-Grade techniques. Even the Heavenly Dao Pavilion wouldn't bother with such inferior techniques for lighting a fire or cooking."

Li Yourong touched her chin, pondering for a moment before sharing the information.

Upon hearing the term 'Mythical-Grade technique'—a completely unheard-of term—everyone fell into a deep silence. They didn't doubt Li Yourong's words; after all, the displayed divine ability of the technique had truly astounded them.

The reason the Great Elder referred to it as an Immortal-Grade Supreme Technique was simply because it was the highest rank he knew of, though it was just Immortal-Grade Supreme at most.

"So, techniques above Immortal-Grade are called Mythical-Grade… Fascinating… I've truly expanded my horizons!"

The Elders marveled with clicking tongues, their astonishment mixed with happiness for Yourong. Even if she apprenticed to Senior Chen, her connection to the Holy Mountain couldn't be severed. If Yourong could develop further, it would naturally bring them joy.

Hearing the words of the Elders, Yourong pursed her lips, feeling that the technique given by Master was probably more than just one grade higher than Immortal-Grade. If Chen Daoxuan were here, he would probably burst into laughter. A Mythical-Grade technique was a technique that could explore the great Dao. When calculated properly, it shouldn't even have a grade!

The most accurate term for it should be the "Dao Realm"!

"Hehe… So, that's how it is, huh?"

Li Shenruo chuckled self-deprecatingly after a momentary daze.

No wonder, no wonder after refusing Senior Chen that time, there was a feeling of missing out on a tremendous opportunity.

It also explained why, within the secret realm, Fairy Leng would disdainfully reject the transmission of the Scarlet Cloud Immortal's middle-tier Immortal technique. And even more so, it explained why Fairy Leng said that there were no Immortal techniques within the Heavenly Dao Hall.

So it turns out... there really are no Immortal techniques within the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. It's not that Immortal techniques are rare, but in Senior Chen's eyes, they're nothing but rubbish. That's why he couldn't be bothered to collect them!

Suddenly, Li Shenruo understood everything.

She finally realized what kind of tremendous opportunity she had missed!

Before emerging from seclusion today, and even before battling Leng Yanran, she had been somewhat self-satisfied, thinking she was the chosen daughter of destiny, inheriting Immortal techniques.

But now, how laughable that seems!

From beginning to end, in the eyes of Fairy Leng, she was like a joke. She even mistook Senior Chen for a Divinity Separation Realm elder, a grave misjudgment!

Void Refining Realm, no, even the Void Refining Realm isn't Senior Chen's true cultivation level!

Even the Patriarch of the Ren Family couldn't have blocked Senior Chen's casual strike!

"I'm truly foolish..."

Li Shenruo self-mockingly smiled and couldn't help but murmur to herself.

"Huh? Sister is very clever. The elders all say that Sister is smarter than Yourong. Why would you say you're foolish?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yourong asked in confusion.

But looking at her younger sister's clear and innocent eyes, Li Shenruo felt even more uncomfortable in her heart.

Is Yourong Foolish?

Yourong has already become a disciple under Senior Chen, and she even actively rejected Senior Chen's intention to take her as a disciple, thus missing out on this truly heaven-defying opportunity!

And yet, Yourong received Senior Chen's protection and inherited techniques that can overpower Immortal-tier techniques.

Who is truly more foolish?

"Enough, pondering this is futile. Yourong, your divine art should be a type of defense, right?"

Li Shenruo sighed, temporarily suppressing her complex emotions. She then curiously looked at her sister's dragon-scale armor.

If she continued thinking along these lines, she feared her mental state would completely collapse! Her confidence, shattered and fragmented from being crushed by Leng Yanran, had now been utterly obliterated once again by her sister, Yourong!

"Mhm! Although Yourong's divine art has all-around enhancements, the greatest strength lies in defense. If Sister doesn't believe it, you can try attacking Yourong. You definitely won't be able to hurt Yourong!"

Upon hearing her sister's words, Li Yourong immediately lifted her head with pride.

Even Senior Sister's Heavenly Demon Finger was deflected by her. Sister wouldn't be able to harm her, and it wouldn't even hurt. Her dragon-scale armor was virtually impervious!

"Oh?"

Upon hearing her sister's words, a glint of battle intent flashed in Li Shenruo's eyes. She had to reclaim her confidence!

"No need, Yourong's divine art—your attacks won't break through. Even I, afraid, probably cannot breach Yourong's defense…"

However, before Li Shenruo's fighting spirit could fully ignite, the Great elder at the side calmly intervened, putting a stop to their intention of sparring.