I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 205: Righteous Qi Technique
"Zhao Yun, greetings to the Daoist priest."
Zhang Yuan cupped his hands in salute towards Daoist Xuan Cheng and said, "I have come uninvited this time to inquire about whether the invitation from last time is still valid?"
When he first came to the Celestial King Hall, he had some interaction with the Daoist Xuan Cheng in front of him.
The other party believed that Zhang Yuan was destined for the Celestial King Hall and invited him to serve as an Outer Guardian.
At that time, Zhang Yuan was not interested, so he politely declined.
However, as time passed, the West Mountain Collection had become a place of strife, and he could not find a way to obtain Tier Four cultivation techniques, so after much consideration, he decided to try his luck here.
If this path didn’t work, he’d have to think of another way.
Zhang Yuan was also prepared for the possibility of being refused by the other party.
However, Daoist Xuan Cheng smiled brightly upon hearing this and responded happily, "Of course!"
"Thank you for your great kindness, Daoist priest."
Zhang Yuan felt a bit embarrassed and decided to be straightforward, "Daoist priest, I have advanced to Tier Four, but I do not have the cultivation technique to practice. I wonder if the Celestial King Hall has a Qi Entry Realm heritage available for Outer Guardians to learn?"
Since he was asking for help, there was no need to beat around the bush.
"So Layman has entered the Qi Entry Realm!"
Daoist Xuan Cheng’s eyes showed a hint of surprise—he really hadn’t noticed!
But he quickly understood.
Martial Artists without a sect or family background opening the Sea of Qi and condensing True Qi—such situations are truly rare.
Yet not impossible!
Although Daoist Xuan Cheng belonged to the Daoist lineage, he fully understood the predicament Zhang Yuan faced.
Without Tier Four cultivation techniques, one naturally cannot properly utilize Innate True Qi and cannot exert the strength they should have.
So it seems there’s not much difference from Tier Three.
But he did not look down on Zhang Yuan because of this; instead, he found Zhang Yuan to be upright and not obstinate, with an outstanding Martial Arts talent.
He had indeed not misjudged him back then!
Daoist Xuan Cheng pondered for a moment, then explained the duties and responsibilities of an Outer Guardian of the Celestial King Hall to Zhang Yuan.
Guardians of Divine Halls are divided into inner and outer.
An Outer Guardian is similar to an Honored Guest Elder in major sects.
Their status is quite free.
Not much restraint.
Correspondingly, Outer Guardians do not receive a monthly stipend and can only earn Daoist Merit by completing tasks.
And Daoist Merit can be exchanged for weapons, elixirs, talismans, and cultivation techniques!
Just as Zhang Yuan hoped.
In the Celestial King Hall, there are not only Qi Entry Realm cultivation and martial arts heritage but also a wide variety of branches!
But techniques are not lightly imparted; the higher the grade, the more Daoist Merit is needed.
Moreover, many techniques are not taught outside; even with enough Daoist Merit, Outer Guardians cannot exchange for them.
Unless they become an Inner Guardian, a true Guardian of the Divine Hall!
Daoist Xuan Cheng explained in detail, and Zhang Yuan listened clearly, feeling somewhat disappointed.
The Celestial King Hall’s system is without issue.
It adopts a model of reward according to work, with more work bringing more rewards.
Very fair.
The problem is, he needs to accumulate a significant amount of Daoist Merit to obtain a Tier Four cultivation technique.
When will that be?
Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, truly, shortcuts are difficult to find!
At this moment, Daoist Xuan Cheng said solemnly, "Layman Zhao, I have a family-passed Qi Entry technique named the Righteous Qi Technique. As long as you swear under the Celestial King’s Divine Throne to practice without passing it on to others."
"I am willing to gift this technique to you!"
Gift a Qi Entry technique?
Zhang Yuan was greatly surprised.
He knew how precious techniques above Tier Four were, and the fact that the other party would give one away with just a word was truly a significant sentiment.
Moreover, Daoist Xuan Cheng mentioned that it was a family-passed technique!
Normally, the heritage techniques of noble families are passed down to males, not females, and to legitimate sons, not concubines’ children.
Outsiders, no matter the great deeds they accomplish.
Unless they marry into the family.
Otherwise, they could not obtain the true heritage!
Zhang Yuan had only met Daoist Xuan Cheng once, with no deep relationship between them, and the latter seemingly had nothing to ask from him; such generosity was truly puzzling.
Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but ask, "Daoist priest, is there anything you need my help with?"
It wasn’t that Zhang Yuan was being suspicious.
But when a great windfall falls from the sky, it can’t be swallowed directly without thought, can it?
Daoist Xuan Cheng smiled slightly, raised a finger, and said, "A favor. If and when I need your assistance in the future, would it be acceptable to offset it with this favor?"
"Deal!"
Zhang Yuan agreed without hesitation, "As long as it is not something that harms others or goes against conscience, I will do it if you ask!"
Zhang Yuan never considered himself a saint.
But not doing things that harm or go against moral principles is his bottom line.
A person, a strong individual with extraordinary power, without a bottom line, what would differentiate them from something sinister?
Maybe even worse than sinister!
"Of course."
Daoist Xuan Cheng’s gaze towards Zhang Yuan showed a hint of appreciation, and he said, "Please wait a moment, I will be right back."
After this Daoist of the Celestial King Hall left, he returned again in just a tea’s time.
"Layman Zhao, please follow me."
And so, Zhang Yuan followed him into the main hall.
Inside the tower, the incense continued to swirl around the Celestial King’s main hall, the majestic Celestial King statue standing firm, unchanged seemingly for eternity.
Zhang Yuan took three incense sticks and offered them respectfully.
Then, following Daoist Xuan Cheng’s request, he made a vow in front of the statue, promising not to leak the family-passed technique to outsiders.
If this vow is broken, may divine retribution strike!
Curiously enough,
After making the vow, Zhang Yuan felt as if an obscure gaze pierced through his defenses and directly into his divine soul.
A profound and mysterious aura enveloped him.
It was like he resonated with the statue in front of him!
However, Zhang Yuan’s heart was clear, and he did not feel any discomfort afterwards.
Upon returning to the side hall, Daoist Xuan Cheng retrieved a thick book from his sleeve and handed it to him solemnly.
Zhang Yuan took it with both hands, noticing the bold, powerful words "Righteous Qi Technique" on the cover.
What surprised him was.
The secret manual wasn’t just a handwritten copy; its condition and quality clearly made it a rare and even an original edition!
Opening the cover, he saw tiny annotations filling the spaces of the prologue.
All of which were annotations to the general principles!
This made the secret manual in his hands feel heavy and substantial.
Closing the cover again, Zhang Yuan held the book with both hands and saluted Daoist Xuan Cheng, "Zhao will not disappoint your generous intentions, Daoist priest!"
Daoist Xuan Cheng supported him with his hand and smiled, "Layman need not be so polite."
After a pause, this Daoist continued, "This is a matter between us and has nothing to do with whether Layman chooses to become a Guardian. You can return and think it over carefully, there is no rush to decide."
Zhang Yuan shook his head, replying without hesitation, "I am resolved, I am willing to be a Guardian for the Divine Hall!"
With this eminent Daoist’s backing, joining the Celestial King Hall seemed an excellent choice.
Moreover, as an Outer Guardian comparable to an Honored Guest Elder, withdrawing in the future would be simple.
Why not!
