Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 571 - 293, Cicada Palace Seven Methods, request for secret techniques

Chapter 571: 293, Cicada Palace Seven Methods, request for secret techniques

Venerable Wanxia was a taboo subject within the Immeasurable Sect.

In the past, the Immeasurable Sect hadn’t experienced the kind of talent gap it suffered from now. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

After Ancestor Ze Sheng, it was Venerable Wanxia who achieved Nascent Formation, becoming the Immeasurable Sect’s second Nascent Soul Ancestor.

Yan Luanqing, the Golden Rainbow Ancestor, was the Immeasurable Sect’s third Nascent Soul Ancestor.

But 500 years ago, Venerable Wanxia left the Immeasurable Sect for her own "selfish reasons," leaving the sect with a critical gap in its top-tier combat strength.

If not for this, Ancestor Ze Sheng might not have repeatedly postponed his passing.

At this moment, Xu Xing mentioned Venerable Wanxia to warn Ancestor Ze Sheng and Yan Luanqing that while they could test him, they shouldn’t go too far.

Otherwise...

He could very well follow Venerable Wanxia’s example and simply leave. If Venerable Wanxia, a disciple meticulously nurtured and native to the Immeasurable Sect, could forsake it, what would stop him, a Nascent Soul Daoist Lord from a freelance cultivator background? Forsaking it would cause him no psychological burden whatsoever.

"Sometimes, it’s better to speak openly; it reduces future friction..." Yan Luanqing smiled, seemingly unbothered by the previous "argument."

"In the future, after Ancestor Ze Sheng passes away, Junior Brother Chang and I will be responsible for guarding the Immeasurable Sect. It’s best not to harbor any resentment."

She added this explanation after a moment of contemplation.

"So that’s the reason."

"Thank you, Senior Sister Yan, for enlightening me..."

Xu Xing took the cue, nodding with an expression of sudden understanding.

"It’s good to resolve conflicts, but overly sharp words can damage the camaraderie among sect members..."

Ancestor Ze Sheng looked at the two, seemingly unconcerned by Yan Luanqing’s mention of his dwindling lifespan.

He coughed lightly and changed the subject, "Now, with Junior Brother Chang’s addition, our sect boasts three Nascent Soul Daoist Lords, putting us on par with the Silver Ring Zhai."

"I am approaching the end of my lifespan and can hold on for twenty more years at most. Within these twenty years, I will have Martial Nephew Gu initiate hostilities with the Silver Ring Zhai. When the time comes, I will unleash my divine power to heavily injure or kill one of their Dao Lords. This will be my way of repaying the sect for nurturing me."

Ancestor Ze Sheng spoke frankly, revealing his intentions.

Passing away peacefully or dying in battle—death is certain either way. He might as well drag a Dao Lord from the Silver Ring Zhai, our sect’s sworn enemy, down with him.

"Junior Brother Chang is a newly ascended Dao Lord. Although his magic power has reached the Nascent Soul level, his divine powers and artifacts are likely still at the Dao Pill level..."

"I hope Junior Brother Chang can quickly address this deficiency within these twenty years, to ensure he has the means to protect himself when major battles erupt."

Ancestor Ze Sheng looked at Xu Xing and said with a wave of his sleeve robe.

"Of course."

Xu Xing naturally had no reason to refuse this request. However, after agreeing, a troubled expression appeared on his face.

"Does Junior Brother have any difficulties?"

Ancestor Ze Sheng, seeming to understand tacitly, asked with a slight smile.

Just how much loyalty Xu Xing, with his background as a freelance cultivator, truly felt for the Immeasurable Sect was a debatable matter. The Immeasurable Sect had initially enticed freelance cultivators like Xu Xing with benefits. Now that Xu Xing had grown powerful, it was natural for him to seek his share.

"Senior Brother Ze Sheng, you should be aware that before I joined the Immeasurable Sect, I received the legacy of an ancient sect..."

"Unfortunately, this legacy only included a single cultivation method. Upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, I found it contained no divine powers or secret techniques for me to cultivate."

Xu Xing sighed.

The true decision-makers in the Immeasurable Sect weren’t Sect Master Gu Chengbin, but the two Nascent Soul Ancestors. The sect’s most profound cultivation methods and divine powers resided with these two, not in the sect’s general repository.

"I have the Cicada Palace Seven Methods here. These are all secret teachings of our sect, and I shall gift them to you, Junior Brother." Ancestor Ze Sheng pondered for a moment, then produced seven jade slips from his sleeve, sending them before Xu Xing with his magic power.

After presenting them, he added a word of caution, "Each of the Cicada Palace Seven Methods is immensely useful. Junior Brother Chang, despite your exceptional talent, attempting to cultivate them all indiscriminately could prove detrimental..."

"You should prioritize cultivating the Metamorphosis Technique and the Feather Palace Technique. The former is for preserving your life, the latter for combat."

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Ze Sheng." Xu Xing accepted the seven jade slips, placed them securely in his robes near his chest, and resolved to study them thoroughly upon returning to his Cave Mansion.

The Mysterious Truth Art and Nirvana Technique, recorded in the "Feather Transformation Immortal Sutra" and the "Exorcism Holy Art," were far superior to the Cicada Palace Seven Methods Ancestor Ze Sheng had just given him. However, these divine powers originated from East Huangzhou and could not be revealed. Unless faced with a life-or-death crisis, Xu Xing would never readily employ techniques like the Mysterious Truth Art or the Nirvana Technique.

「Next.」

Xu Xing flicked his sleeve and turned his gaze intently towards Yan Luanqing beside him.

"Junior Brother Chang, what secret techniques or divine powers of mine have caught your eye?"

Yan Luanqing’s willow-like brows furrowed slightly; a trace of displeasure stirred within her.

Just moments before, Xu Xing had appeared amenable after her efforts to smooth things over. Now, he was again trying to extract benefits from her, making her feel somewhat unwilling.

"Senior Sister Yan, since you possess the "Yin and Yang Harmony Pact," a dual cultivation method, perhaps you would allow your Junior Brother to peruse it for a time...?"

"Naturally, I wouldn’t ask to borrow it for free. This is a True Spirit Pill I acquired some years ago. It has a marvelous effect on advancing one’s cultivation in the Nascent Soul Realm..."

Xu Xing chuckled, retrieved a pill bottle from his storage bag, and guided it before Yan Luanqing with his magic power.

These True Spirit Pills were something he had obtained from the Nanhua Sect.

After establishing a Treaty of Alliance with the Nanhua Sect, they had provided corresponding support to the Butian Sect, and these True Spirit Pills were part of that support.

Of course, he didn’t possess many such pills himself—only a single bottle containing nine.

"This pill... can actually enhance cultivation at the Nascent Soul Realm?"

Yan Luanqing, slightly astonished, extended her delicate hand, tipped a True Spirit Pill from the bottle onto her palm, and began to examine it.