Chapter 1901: Revising Cultivation Techniques, Binding Interests

The sect's core cultivation techniques have always been highly confidential and strictly forbidden to be taught privately. Just as there are rules for a palace, there are rules for a family.

"This disciple is of limited talent and knowledge," Wang Changsheng humbly requested, "and I hope Ancestor Chen can guide me." If he wasn't mistaken, Chen Yueying intended to offer him cultivation techniques, thereby binding him to the Ascension Faction. If Wang Changsheng were in her shoes, he would have done the same. Anyone can talk, but placing restrictions is too dispiriting. Using cultivation techniques, however, offers an easier way to maintain control.

"Here are seven sets of cultivation techniques," Chen Yueying said. "Take a look and choose whichever suits you best for cultivation. Don't worry, these are techniques from my personal collection."

Chen Yueying flicked her sleeve, and seven jade slips of various colors flew out, hovering before Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan each picked up a jade slip and immersed their spiritual sense into it. They carefully examined all seven sets of techniques, their expressions thoughtful. While these techniques were indeed good, their accompanying divine abilities were too weak. This would put them at a disadvantage in a fight. The cultivation techniques of Huang Fugui and Fairy Ziyue were prime examples of this; their divine abilities were simply too weak. Fairy Ziyue relied excessively on external artifacts, while Huang Fugui dared not engage in combat with cultivators of the same rank, his only option being to flee.

"Ancestor Chen," Wang Changsheng cautiously asked, "are there any other cultivation techniques available?" He asked cautiously, as the divine abilities associated with these seven sets of techniques were far inferior to those they currently cultivated.

Chen Yueying smiled faintly. With a flick of her jade hand, a small, exquisite blue jade box appeared. Its surface was covered with mysterious runes. She tossed the blue jade box to Wang Changsheng, who caught it. When he attempted to open it, he was surprised to find a faint blue light barrier spontaneously appearing, enveloping the box.

"A spiritual sense barrier!"

Wang Changsheng frowned slightly. To break this restriction, he would need to rely on a powerful spiritual sense. Blue light surged from Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's bodies, instantly generating a powerful airflow that swirled into a fierce wind. From the center of each of their foreheads, a beam of blue light shot out, striking the blue light barrier. With a muffled thud, the blue light barrier shattered like foam.

"Your spiritual sense cultivation is excellent," Chen Yueying praised. "Truly worthy of disciples who practice our Zhenhai Palace's core techniques." Chen Yueying praised them, acknowledging that this had been her test for Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. If they couldn't even overcome this simple hurdle, they wouldn't be worth her effort to recruit, especially since they had only ascended to the Xuanyang Realm with the assistance of artifact spirits. In the cultivation world, strength is paramount. Any cultivator who is too weak will not be taken seriously by any faction.

Wang Changsheng opened the blue jade box, revealing two jade slips inside: one blue and one green. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan each picked up a jade slip and immersed their spiritual sense into it.

The "Four Seas Spirit Forging Technique" was a dual cultivation method for both spiritual arts and physical body, utilizing spiritual water to temper the flesh. It also imposed strict requirements on spiritual sense. The "Celestial Maiden Heavenly Melody" was a sound-based technique. This method also demanded a strong spiritual sense; insufficient spiritual power could lead to qi deviation if one attempted to cultivate it by force. These two techniques were not part of a complete set, nor did they include combined attack formations.

"These two sets of techniques are said to originate from the Xuanling Heavenly Venerate's immortal abode," Chen Yueying explained. "Their divine abilities are quite formidable. The main difference from the techniques you currently cultivate is the absence of combined attack formations, but this isn't a major issue. The higher the cultivation stage a complete set of techniques allows, the greater the difficulty and the more precious the cultivation resources required. Among our Zhenhai Palace's seven core techniques, only the 'Ten Directions Water Manifestation Great Art' and the 'Heaven-Burning Spirit Suppressing Scripture' can be cultivated up to the Mahayana stage; the other five sets only reach the Integration stage. After all, deducing cultivation techniques demands exceptional talent, and not just any cultivator can do it. However, these two techniques can indeed be cultivated to the Mahayana stage. Of course, the versions I possess only extend to the Integration stage.

"If you manage to advance to the Integration stage, you can then seek out the subsequent portions of these techniques. Whether you succeed will depend on your fortune. Alternatively, if you possess the talent for deducing cultivation methods, you could deduce the later stages yourselves and even create new techniques. Thirty thousand years ago, an elder of our Zhenhai Palace, realizing he could not overcome the ninth great heavenly tribulation, dedicated over a thousand years to deducing the later cultivation methods for the 'Ten Directions Water Manifestation Great Art' and the 'Heaven-Burning Spirit Suppressing Scripture.' Strictly speaking, these deduced methods were new techniques and had certain flaws, which required subsequent generations to spend considerable time perfecting."

Chen Yueying spoke slowly, emphasizing that this is precisely why a complete and perfected cultivation technique is so incredibly valuable. This is why countless cultivators are desperate to join major sects, as the saying goes, "those who plant trees provide shade for those who come after." If rogue cultivators cannot gain entry into a major sect but still wish to obtain a complete set of cultivation techniques, their only recourse is to try their luck at the immortal abodes of high-level cultivators, a venture with an exceedingly low chance of success.

"From the Xuanling Heavenly Venerate's immortal abode?" Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan asked, somewhat surprised.

"That's just what's rumored," Chen Yueying said dismissively. "The person who sold me the techniques claimed that. Who knows if it's true or false? They might have just said it to fetch a better price." Chen Yueying said dismissively, accustomed to such common occurrences.

"If we switch cultivation techniques," Wang Changsheng asked, somewhat unsettled, "what about Grandmaster Sect Leader and Grandmaster Lin?" He was somewhat unsettled, especially since Song Yiming had already promised them cultivation techniques for the Nascent Soul stage.

"You are free to cultivate whatever techniques you desire," Chen Yueying said nonchalantly. "Besides, with me here, they won't object."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan bowed in unison and simultaneously declared, "Disciples respectfully obey Ancestor Chen's decree."

"I have only given this set of techniques to you," Chen Yueying stated. "You must not transmit it to outsiders. When you advance to the Void Refinement stage, you can return to me for the techniques of that stage. I will also give you the Profound Moon Shield and the Red Dust Flute. Both of these are low-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, perfectly suited for your current use."

Chen Yueying flipped her palm. With a flash of spiritual light, an exquisite blue jade box and a green brocade box appeared in her hand. To an Integration stage cultivator, low-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures are barely distinguishable from common Spirit Treasures. Integration stage cultivators primarily wield high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, or at least mid-grade ones if they are less fortunate. Low-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures simply do not merit their attention. These are typically used by most Nascent Soul stage cultivators; indeed, even some Nascent Soul cultivators with limited resources still rely on ordinary Spirit Treasures. While Chen Yueying considered low-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures beneath her, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were more than delighted to receive them. They naturally wouldn't refuse gifts freely given.

"Many thanks, Ancestor Chen, for bestowing these treasures," Wang Changsheng said politely. "We also wish to make more friends here, and we would appreciate Ancestor Chen's guidance in that regard." He said politely, acknowledging that by switching their cultivation techniques, they were now aligned with the Ascension Faction.

"Fang Ming," Chen Yueying instructed, "I'll leave this matter to you. Take them around, help them get to know more people." Fang Ming repeatedly affirmed, considering it a simple task.

"Ancestor Chen," Wang Changsheng cautiously inquired, "how might one obtain a Nine-Dragon Pill?" He asked cautiously, knowing the Nine-Dragon Pill was a sixth-tier elixir that Chen Yueying might not readily part with.

"Junior Martial Brother Yang possesses a Nine-Dragon Pill," Chen Yueying replied. "You understand its rarity. I will find an opportunity to ask him about it. If Junior Martial Brother Yang is willing to give you one, I will pass it on to you. For now, your priority should be to cultivate diligently. Your cultivation level is paramount. If you achieve significant merits, a mere Nine-Dragon Pill is nothing. Granting you territory to establish your own family wouldn't even be an issue. However, you must always remember who truly helps you." Chen Yueying said meaningfully.

"This disciple understands," Wang Changsheng respectfully replied. "It is naturally Ancestor Chen and Senior Martial Uncle Fang. As for Ancestor Lin, this disciple does indeed owe him a debt of gratitude. I will find an opportunity to repay Ancestor Lin in the future, for a drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring. This is the principle by which my wife and I conduct ourselves."

Chen Yueying nodded. "There's nothing wrong with repaying kindness," she said, "but you must clearly discern what actions are permissible and what are not. Now, if there's nothing further, you may depart."

Wang Changsheng and the other two bowed respectfully and withdrew.