Chapter 216 - 216 213 Azure Dragon Divine Technique, Golden Hole Finger, Golden Light Mirror
Chapter 216: Chapter 213: Azure Dragon Divine Technique, Golden Hole Finger, Golden Light Mirror Chapter 216: Chapter 213: Azure Dragon Divine Technique, Golden Hole Finger, Golden Light Mirror “There’s such a saying?”
Qin Feng widened his eyes, “The Heavenly Tribulation that cultivators face when proving the Dao is actually self-imposed on the Heavenly Dao by ourselves?”
“That’s right,”
Ning Wuxu said with a smile, “If we go to other worlds and stir up the Heavenly Dao of those strange realms, we may trigger Heavenly Punishment.
But Heavenly Punishment and Heavenly Tribulation are two completely different things: Punishment is meant to destroy, while Tribulation is a test that comes with a reward afterwards.
As a True Disciple, you are entitled to access the third floor of the Scripture Repository Hall in the Inner Sect, where you can peruse all kinds of records and materials, including many about other worlds.
If you read through them, you will find that the powerful beings from other worlds, whether they are deities or demons, or practice any kind of cultivation, have never experienced Heavenly Tribulation.
Therefore, Heavenly Tribulation is a unique challenge exclusive to our Immortal Dao, a way to select true cultivators.
In fact, cultivators who can actually trigger Heavenly Tribulation will, barring any severe inadequacy, pass through it.
Those with shallow foundations will not achieve the Longevity Dao.
…
If they forcibly attempt to cross the Tribulation, they are naturally bound to perish and their Dao will vanish.
Of course, there are some who rely on various means to weaken the might of the Heavenly Tribulation and, with a bit of luck, pass through it; then they can use the rewards from the Heavenly Dao to make up for their once-shallow foundations.
Those cultivators who have passed through the Heavenly Tribulation also reap several other benefits: for instance, they achieve a greater harmony with the Heavenly Dao of their own realm, gaining an additional boost to the power of the Dao Law they exert within the realm…”
Qin Feng listened in a daze as his master explained the various benefits of undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation, at a loss for how to express his feelings.
It turned out that what he had once considered the biggest obstacle on the path to achieving the Dao was actually something demanded by the Human Clan itself, which truly left him speechless.
“Alright, I told you this just so you can have a better understanding of cultivation and to broaden your knowledge a bit,” Ning Wuxu continued, “You’re not yet at a high enough level of cultivation to delve deep into these principles.
First, focus on tempering your Taoist Body.”
After a pause, Ning Wuxu went on: “Our Beast Taming Sect originally had nine lineages: Spiritual Snake, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Profound Turtle, Divine Bull, Spiritual Ape, Wild Beast, Strange Insects, and Creation.
Among them, the Spiritual Snake Lineage includes all the disciples whose Lifebound Spiritual Beasts are dragons and snakes, even those with scale-armored creatures, while the White Tiger Lineage stems from those disciples whose Lifebound Beasts are ferocious beasts such as tigers, leopards, wolves, and lions.
The Profound Turtle Lineage’s disciples, apart from having various Spirit Turtles as their Lifebound Beasts, also encounter special Spiritual Beasts due to serendipity—like Jade Clams, Crystal Snails, lobsters, Giant Crabs, and such—all of which fall under the Profound Turtle Lineage.
The Vermilion Bird Lineage commands all disciples with Spiritual Birds as their Lifebound Beasts, which is the easiest to distinguish.
The Divine Bull Lineage oversees those disciples who have assorted Bull Demons, Heavenly Horses, Spiritual Deer, Spiritual Camels, and other such Spiritual Beasts as their Lifebound.
The Spiritual Ape Lineage leads the primates among the Spiritual Beasts.
The Wild Beast Lineage is composed of disciples who mainly tame those who cultivate their physical bodies, and never undergo transformation—mostly Wild and Barbaric Beasts.
The Strange Insect Lineage deals with the various extraordinary Demon Insects found in the world, including those from the Outer Sects like Heavenly Silkworm Peak, Spiritual Butterfly Peak, Sky Scorpion Peak, and so on, all of which have branched out from the Strange Insect Lineage.”
As for the Creation Lineage, it’s the lineage within our Beast Taming Sect with the fewest numbers, utilizing various naturally born and nurtured creation living beings as their lifebound entities.
But even though their numbers are few, they’re also the most capable of nurturing talented disciples, which gives them significant influence in the Sect,”
Qin Feng nodded, indicating he understood.
Ning Wuxu continued, “Each lineage has its own unique heritage, and also corresponding true inheritance techniques passed down.
In our Spiritual Snake Lineage, in addition to those nine cultivation techniques that lead directly to the Dao, there is also the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ which is an untransmitted inheritance.
Actually, to speak frankly, the Spiritual Snake Lineage has ten cultivation techniques that lead directly to the Immortal Dao, it’s just that the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ is too difficult to cultivate, and it’s a technique that can be cultivated in conjunction with the other nine, which is why it’s listed among the other hidden techniques as one that only true disciples can practice.
The ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’, along with the ‘White Tiger Divine Technique’, the ‘Vermilion Bird Divine Technique’, and the ‘Xuanwu Divine Technique’, are collectively known as the Four Symbols Divine Arts, which are all techniques for cultivating the physical body.
Once one achieves a certain level of success, their power is incredibly formidable, and if disciples who have cultivated the other divine techniques collaborate, they can even set up the Four Symbols War Formation, which is immensely powerful.
Qin Feng found these techniques far more interesting than the hidden things Ning Wuxu had mentioned before, which were still too far out of reach for him, but these techniques mentioned by his master were something he could start cultivating now.
“Among the Four Symbols Divine Arts, the ‘White Tiger Divine Technique’ is the most ferocious and aggressive, the ‘Xuanwu Divine Technique’ is the sturdiest and best for defense, the ‘Vermilion Bird Divine Technique’ burns the void, but only my ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ serves as a mediator.”
“Eh?
Doesn’t that mean the Azure Dragon Divine Technique doesn’t have any special characteristics?”
Ning Wuxu glared at him, “Would a technique without any special characteristics allow one to cultivate to the Heavenly Immortal Realm?”
Qin Feng smiled sheepishly and stopped talking.
“The technique you call lacking in special characteristics, indeed, does not compare to the ‘White Tiger Divine Technique’ in terms of attack power, nor to the ‘Xuanwu Divine Technique’ in terms of defense, nor even to the ‘Vermilion Bird Divine Technique’ in terms of destructive power.
But since the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ is ranked alongside the other three, it naturally has its unique aspects.”
Ning Wuxu said somewhat irritably, “The ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ has the most formidable recovery power and resilience.
In a protracted battle, the other three divine arts are far inferior to the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’, which can wear down any practitioner of the other techniques to death by sheer attrition.
Moreover, this technique does indeed have its own special features.
The ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ is adept at manipulating water and fire, commanding wind and thunder, and once one has achieved a certain level of success, they can regenerate severed limbs.
Should one cultivate it to the Great Achievement Realm, even Blood Rebirth might not be impossible.
Isn’t an existence that cannot be easily killed stronger than other arts that only know brute force?”
“Oh?
That’s amazing!”
Now, Qin Feng’s interest was even more piqued.
“Of course it’s amazing, otherwise it wouldn’t be listed as a true inheritance technique.
You should know that the Four Symbols Divine Arts can directly counter the body refining cultivators of the Giant Spirit Sect.
If not for the tremendous difficulty of cultivating them and the scarcity and preciousness of some of the special resources required, our Sect would have already been cultivating body refining cultivators on a large scale,”
Ning Wuxu sighed softly, then continued, “As for the other secret divine powers and techniques, although they do have their unique aspects, they are quite a bit inferior compared to the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’.
Forget it, those are not something you can practice now.
When your cultivation reaches the necessary level, we’ll talk about it.
For now, I will first pass on to you the cultivation technique of the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’.
This divine art is not easy to enter, and to achieve even a small success will take at least several years.
The reason why that girl Li Miaozhen has been in the Inner Sect for over a decade and hasn’t advanced to the Golden Core Realm is because she was hindered by the ‘White Tiger Divine Technique’.
But you are different, you have the opportunity to go into the Ten Thousand Demons Cave to cultivate.
I have already arranged it for you, and when the time comes, I will take you to the Dragon Transformation Pond.
Cultivating there for three months is equivalent to the arduous efforts of half a century, which will be enough for you to cultivate the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ to the Small Success Realm.”
Qin Feng was overjoyed, “Thank you, Master.
Master is always concerned about his disciple’s affairs, and this disciple is deeply grateful.
In the future, I will certainly honor my Master and diligently cultivate without harboring any thoughts of laziness.”
“Hmph.”
Ning Wuxu harrumphed lightly, completely indifferent to his disciple’s flattery.
He understood this disciple’s nature all too well.
Although he presented himself as obedient in front of others, in reality, he was somewhat unruly on a daily basis.
Fortunately, his other disciples also had different temperaments, which he had long since grown accustomed to.
As long as they were inherently good and never violated the Sect’s rules, he would not interfere too much.
Otherwise, if he restricted their natures, it would be very detrimental to the disciples’ future cultivation.
“Your Lifebound Spiritual Snake is the Ruyi Golden Snake, which primarily cultivates Gold Element Power.
I have a Divine Power named ‘Golden Hole Finger,’ particularly suited for you to cultivate.
Once you condense the Innate Divine Ability of the Ruyi Golden Snake into a Divine Power Seed, you can then cultivate the ‘Golden Hole Finger’ to achieve twice the result with half the effort.”
While speaking, Ning Wuxu took out two blank Jade Scrolls and, using his Divine Sense power, inscribed the techniques for ‘Golden Hole Finger’ and the ‘Azure Dragon Divine Technique’ into them before handing them to Qin Feng.
This time, Qin Feng was no longer playful or smiling.
He stood up seriously, extending his hands and respectfully bowing to receive the two Jade Scrolls from his Master’s hands.
Because this was not just a simple transmission of cultivation techniques—engraving the Jade Scrolls required considerable consumption of Divine Sense power, and this type of consumption was irreversible, only recoverable through long-term cultivation.
“If the ‘Golden Hole Finger’ is cultivated to Great Success, it’s possible to advance further and cultivate the ‘Gold-Breaking Finger,’ a Great Divine Power.
Relatively speaking, ‘Golden Hole Finger’ only makes your fingers harder than ordinary gold and iron, fearless against Spiritual Artifacts of the same level.
However, ‘Gold-Breaking Finger’ is a superior Divine Power, capable of condensing all power at your fingertips.
With one point of your finger, you can shatter your opponent’s Magical Treasure Divine Weapon, with infinite power, making it an extremely formidable combat Divine Power.”
After introducing the technique, Ning Wuxu flipped his hand and took out a small mirror shining with golden light, asking, “Do you know what this is?”
“Eh?”
Qin Feng looked at the small mirror with some surprise: “Isn’t that the Golden Light Mirror replicated by Taiyi Mountain?
I’ve seen it before in the Heavenly Pool Secret Realm.”
“Exactly, that’s the item.”
Ning Wuxu said with a smile, “Originally, this mirror was sent to Elder Kongkong and was used as a locator for the Heavenly Pool Secret Realm.
However, now that Elder Kongkong has brought back the Heavenly Pool Cave Heaven, the mirror has become useless to him.
So I specially requested it for you.”
“Why would this disciple need this object?”
Qin Feng bitterly smiled, “Even if this treasure has ingenious uses, this disciple does not dare to casually use it.
Otherwise, once exposed, it will definitely trigger the Taiyin Mountain Sword Cultivators’ relentless pursuit.
The time I offended Jiang Dongliu was trouble enough.
If I keep the Golden Light Mirror on me, it would certainly add countless troubles.”
Ordinarily, although Taiyi Mountain and the Beast Taming Sect were hostile, their disciples wouldn’t engage in a fight to the death upon meeting if they deemed the opponent too tricky to handle, given that cultivators still valued their lives.
But once the disciples of Taiyi Mountain learned that this replicated Golden Light Mirror was in his possession, countless disciples would inevitably come looking for trouble.
Not only to retrieve the Sect’s treasure but also because they could use the mirror to comprehend Taiyi Mountain’s supreme Sword Dao.
After all, the mirror was crafted by replicating Taiyi Mountain’s treasured Golden Light Mirror.
“Hehe…”
Ning Wuxu chuckled lightly, “I am well aware of these circumstances.
I do not intend to give it directly to you but plan to use it on your Lifebound Spiritual Beast, the Ruyi Golden Snake.”
“The Ruyi Golden Snake?”
Qin Feng asked in surprise, “Does the Lifebound Spiritual Beast also need to use Magical Treasures?”
“It’s not for it to use.”
Ning Wuxu shook his head, “This mirror is condensed with the power of Taiyi Mountain’s treasured Golden Light Mirror.
All functions, including the origin of the Mirror Light, are rooted in the Golden Light Mirror’s power.”
Saying this, Ning Wuxu raised his hand, and the small mirror floated in front of him.
As he transmitted a beam of Spirit Light into the mirror, it trembled slightly.
On the mirror’s surface, a beam of golden light emerged, rotated in the air, and targeted a huge boulder not far away.
With a swoosh, the golden light shattered the boulder into dust.
“What do you think of its power?”
Ning Wuxu asked with a smile.
“Impressive.”
Qin Feng gave a thumbs up in praise, “From this golden light, I sense an exceedingly sharp Sword Qi.
So the Golden Light Mirror’s attack is not merely golden light, but golden light Sword Qi.”
“Indeed.”
Ning Wuxu nodded, “My plan is to infuse the source of Sword Qi from the Golden Light Mirror into your Lifebound Spiritual Beast.
This will greatly enhance its Ruyi Golden Light, and when you use the Ruyi Golden Snake to cultivate your Innate Divine Ability, it will possess such sharp Sword Qi, much stronger than the original Ruyi Golden Light.”
“Ah?”
Qin Feng was both surprised and delighted, “Really?
Master, can the Ruyi Golden Snake withstand the Golden Light Mirror’s Sword Qi?”