Chapter 331: The Ancient Immortal's Cultivation Method

It wasn't Lu Yang's fault for being incompetent; it was simply too difficult for someone at the Foundation Establishment stage to write cultivation techniques. Lacking both knowledge and experience, how could he possibly create one? Not only could Lu Yang not do it, but even Immortal Fairy couldn't either.

As they walked towards the Scripture Pavilion, Lu Yang casually asked, "Immortal Fairy, what cultivation technique did you practice initially?"

"The *Profound Limit Technique*," she replied. "It was quite an ordinary technique, but it suited me well at the time. I used it to cultivate up to the Tribulation Transcending stage. However, I eventually realized it had its limits and couldn't lead to true immortality. That's when I had an epiphany, comprehended the *Immortal Cultivation Technique*, changed my methods, and achieved immortality."

"Once you reach the Tribulation Transcending stage, you'll realize that the limit of any cultivation technique is that stage itself. After all, a mortal's peak is the Tribulation Transcending stage. Achieving immortality is an act against the heavens; only by breaking through those limits can one become immortal. That's why previous cultivation methods won't work. To attain immortality, you must create a personalized technique based on your own insights and specific circumstances."

"This was true for me, and it was also true for Nine Heavens Immortal, Ying Tian Immortal, and the other two."

"However, I faced difficulties while creating my technique and was a bit slower than them. I was the last one to achieve immortality."

"I thought you'd name your technique *Invincible Immortal Technique*," Lu Yang murmured, half-jokingly.

Immortal Fairy waved her hand grandly, displaying an air of magnanimity: "Oh, no, I couldn't do that. That's Ying Tian Immortal's technique; I can't usurp his name."

Lu Yang was speechless.

*Ying Tian Immortal, what happened to you? Have you been assimilated by Immortal Fairy?* he thought.

He realized that compared to Nine Heavens Immortal's *Chaos One Qi Two Poles Four Symbols Six Harmonies Eight Desolations Nine Earths Ten Heavens Only I Am Supreme Immortal Technique* and Ying Tian Immortal's *Invincible Immortal Technique*, Immortal Fairy's technique had the most straightforward name. Of course, it was also possible that Immortal Fairy simply wasn't very cultured, and thinking of her own immortal attainment, she just named her technique *Immortal Cultivation Technique*.

"What about Qilin Immortal's technique?"

"The *Even More Invincible Immortal Technique*."

"I actually wanted that name too, but Qilin Immortal outmaneuvered me and claimed it."

Considering Qilin Immortal and Ying Tian Immortal frequently argued over who had the closest connection to the heavens, it made a certain amount of sense for him to name his technique this way... Lu Yang tried his best to rationalize Qilin Immortal's choice.

"What about Years Immortal's technique?"

"The *Eternal Evergreen Technique*."

Lu Yang took a sharp breath. *As expected of Years Immortal, the oldest one,* he thought. *His naming ability is far superior to those four uncultured individuals, including Immortal Fairy.*

Immortal Fairy shook her head, dissenting: "I think Years Immortal's name is the worst. It sounds like some common, run-of-the-mill technique."

"Back then, cultivation techniques for the Tribulation Transcending and Integration stages had names like *Undying Immortal Scripture*, *Heavenly Evolution Dao Manual*, or *Five Elements Rotation Technique*. Years Immortal's technique would have been utterly unremarkable among them. It hardly sounds like an immortal's technique, does it?"

*So, you four have terrible naming skills and want to drag Years Immortal down with you,* Lu Yang thought to himself.

*Wait a minute, Ying Tian Immortal is an immortal who values his reputation. Why would he choose such a name?*

"Does Ying Tian Immortal's technique have any other names?"

"Oh, yes. To outsiders, he calls his technique the *Innate Limitless Immortal Technique*."

As Lu Yang absorbed these ancient secrets, he stepped into the Scripture Pavilion. The first thing he did upon entering the Scripture Pavilion was to locate the book that documented his senior disciples' Golden Core formation experiences. It was time to add his own Golden Core information.

"Lu Yang, Invincible Core, First-Grade Golden Core. Those who cultivate this core will gain the ability to discern strength and weakness. An invincible will shall rise within them, making them feel unstoppable, victorious in every battle, and unmatched under heaven."

Originally, Lu Yang considered following Immortal Fairy's playful advice and adding the phrase, "This Golden Core is truly the world's finest." However, he reconsidered, remembering that his senior sister's Golden Core entry was right at the beginning, and decided against it.

"Cultivation Method: Challenge those at higher levels, remain undefeated through a hundred battles, generate an invincible momentum, rise with this momentum, and condense the Qi in the dantian. Only then can the core be formed."

"Note 1: 'Challenging higher levels' means challenging a level above your own, not below."

"Note 2: This Golden Core may result in overconfidence."

"Note 3: The name of the Golden Core is for reference only; its actual combat effectiveness is paramount."

"Done!" Lu Yang closed the book, utterly satisfied.

"Now, to examine the Golden Core stage techniques," Lu Yang said, heading to the second floor.

The first floor housed civilian books, as well as the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment sections of various cultivation techniques. The later sections of the techniques were on the second floor, which contained Golden Core and Nascent Soul stage techniques.

"The *Mortal World Heavenly Technique*: 'Body in the mortal world, heart in the pure land.' Only by fully immersing oneself in the mortal world, experiencing its hardships, seven emotions, and six desires, and then achieving great enlightenment, can one shatter the core and form a Nascent Soul."

"I didn't expect this technique to be the first one here."

"You've read about it?" Immortal Fairy asked, as concepts like 'mortal world cultivation' or 'seclusion cultivation' didn't exist in her era.

"Senior Sister told me about it. Didn't the streets of Great Xia used to have many old beggars? Many cultivators of this technique would disguise themselves as beggars and blend in, as it was the most efficient way to experience human suffering."

"'Used to'? Is it different now?" Immortal Fairy picked up on the keyword.

Lu Yang rolled his eyes. "With the Great Xia Dynasty's development, increased food production, and the establishment of welfare institutions, there are no real beggars anymore. The old beggars you see on the streets now are all Golden Core stage cultivators."

"I reckon it won't be long before this group of Golden Core cultivators has to find a new way to experience the mortal world."

"Senior Sister also mentioned that the imperial court is planning to open several mines and send these Golden Core cultivators to work there."

Immortal Fairy was speechless.

"The *Hundred Flowers Technique*: At each stage, one must collect thirty-three different rare flowers. Upon reaching the perfected Golden Core stage, ninety-nine rare flowers are to be combined into a single flower bud. When this bud blooms, it signifies the time to shatter the core and form a Nascent Soul. Many female cultivators favor this technique due to its ease of learning and aesthetic appeal."

"However, as this technique gained popularity, several rare flower species were harvested to near extinction. Only one person managed to acquire the last few flowers, which he then sold at auction for exorbitant prices."

"After some time, he would announce that he had a few more flowers to auction."

"And so it continued, time and again."

"People eventually discovered that he was the author of the technique. He had collected all the rare flower species beforehand, releasing a few for auction periodically, solely for profit."

"The *True Sword Dao Understanding* is the technique Master cultivated. Just like with its Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment stages, as long as one continuously comprehends the way of the sword, there are no bottlenecks in cultivation. It is the most suitable technique for our sword spirit root lineage."

"Initially, I wanted to cultivate this technique myself, but unfortunately, only one person in the world can practice it at a time. Since Master cultivates it, I cannot."

Immortal Fairy pondered. Based on her observation of Silent Taoist's mastery of the sword dao, he didn't seem like someone who would be held back at the threshold of the Tribulation Transcending stage.