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Chapter 460: A Generation of Masters
Chapter 460: A Generation of Masters
After deciding to form a Dao Companion during the Essence Condensation Ceremony, there were numerous preparations to be made.
Although the two women might become busier, their mindset was surprisingly positive!
Over the years, their relationship with Luo Chen had been a topic of much discussion within the Luo Tian Association and around Heavenwave Immortal City.
Especially among loose cultivators, who delighted in spreading the news and using it as a topic of conversation.
Some busybodies even claimed that the reason why Murong Qinglian, the former Hall Master of the Hall of Merit in the Luo Tian Association, had moved away immediately after her husband's passing was to intentionally avoid suspicion.
No one would pay attention to such idle gossip.
Luo Chen's reputation was so great that having one or two beauties by his side was merely an addition to his glory, nothing to be jealous of.
It was just admiration.
Now, the two women could officially be recognized, which was of no consequence to others, but to them, it was a matter of utmost importance in their lives.
Especially for Sima Hui Niang.
In the past, due to her close relationship with Luo Chen, when she took charge of the Luo Tian Association, she faced many private doubts.
Although her capabilities later silenced these doubts.
But it was still an issue.
Now that Luo Chen had become a Golden Core Master, acknowledging Sima Hui Niang's status, others would not use nepotism as a reason to speak ill.
They would only think that Luo Chen, for the sake of cultivation, had entrusted the sect's affairs to his capable and intimate Dao Companion.
This was a common occurrence in the cultivation world.
The women's busyness was actually limited.
Over the years, the Luo Tian Association had grown significantly, but it had also produced many talents.
Not to mention others, the two women had their own trusted followers.
Sima Hui Niang had taken on three disciples, with her senior disciple Yao Ming Yue already at the Foundation Establishment stage, often helping her manage administrative matters.
Gu Caiyi and Yuan Xiao Yue were close friends.
When Gu Caiyi failed to establish her foundation, it was Yuan Xiao Yue, at the ninth layer of Qi Condensation, who took over the Golden Hall in her place.
Later, after Gu Caiyi successfully established her foundation, she spent a large amount of resources to forcefully elevate Yuan Xiao Yue to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Naturally, Yuan Xiao Yue was grateful.
Over the years, Gu Caiyi had been going out less and less, and when it came to external business, she would send Yuan Xiao Yue under the protection of the merchant team.
With assistance, the preparations for the Essence Condensation Ceremony proceeded smoothly.
The invitations had already started to be sent out one by one, a year in advance.
Luo Chen was not idle either.
After leaving the Luo Tian Main Hall, he did not leave Danxia Peak.
Instead, he turned towards the Transmission Pavilion.
...
"You're here."
"Mhm."
"Congratulations on your successful Core Formation."
"Hehe, didn't Wang Ge already congratulate you once before?"
Even though he didn't pay much attention to these things, hearing Luo Chen privately address him as "Wang Ge" as always, Wang Yuan's heart still felt warm.
He shook his head lightly, "Congratulating in public and in private are still somewhat different."
Luo Chen smiled.
Then, accompanied by Wang Yuan, they entered the Cang Shu Ge.
They did not directly ascend the high tower.
Luo Chen's footsteps started from the first floor, slowly and steadily climbing upwards.
As he walked, he occasionally took out a book from the Ji Lei Bao Jie.
Some were cultivation techniques, cultivation experiences, and corresponding secret techniques.
Most were paper books, with a minority being bamboo slips and jade slips, and some were even recorded on animal skins and silk cloths.
First Floor: "The Freedom of the Mind," "Mountain-Cracking Palm," "Heavenly Maiden's Scatter Flowers," "Century Tales of the Linked Cloud Cauldron," "Detailed Analysis of the Thirty-Six Domains of the Eastern Wilderness,"...
Second Floor: "Evergreen Technique," "Fiery Flame Decision," "Earthly Technique," "Flying Fireflies," "Binding Technique," "Black Prison Fire-Suppressing Technique,"...
Third Floor: "The Divine Tree Sutra" (Complete Foundation Establishment Chapter of the Ethereal Medicine King Sutra of Wood), "Single Breath Fire Technique," "Azure Sun Decision," "Near-Water Pavilion," "Fiery Sun Technique," "Mountain Collapse," "Flower Fairy,"...
When Luo Chen reached the fourth floor and saw the sparse bookshelves, he heaved a sigh.
Wang Yuan had already understood Luo Chen's intention from the moment he started taking out cultivation techniques and scriptures, one after another.
After achieving a certain level of cultivation, these low-level techniques he had accumulated in the past were no longer useful to him.
Keeping them on his person would only be a burden.
It was better to contribute them all to enrich the Luo Tian Sect's library.
The establishment of the sect was just around the corner.
Before that, confirming the Luo Tian Association's heritage was a significant matter! One could even say that this task took precedence over all other matters.
The only book Luo Chen took back was "Six Domain Anthology," which he had given to Wang Yuan years ago.
It wasn't of much use, but it still held some sentimental value.
At this moment, hearing Luo Chen's sigh, Wang Yuan also understood what he was thinking.
"Although you are very powerful, and everyone has worked hard."
"But it's only natural that the Luo Tian Association, established less than a century ago, has a shallow foundation."
"You don't need to sigh over this."
Luo Chen nodded, his gaze fixed on several incomplete Tier Three cultivation techniques on the upper shelves, and then his eyes stopped.
Meeting Wang Yuan's curious gaze, he once again took out cultivation techniques from his storage ring.
"From now on, the Luo Tian Association will also have complete Tier Three cultivation techniques and secret techniques."
"Green Harmony Technique"
"Fiery Sun True Scripture"
He did not take out the "Burning Wood True Technique," his main cultivation technique, which was still incomplete and only barely at the proficient level. Taking it out for others to cultivate would only harm them.
Moreover, he had to prevent others from finding his flaws in the technique and using them against him.
After taking out two complete Tier Three cultivation techniques, Luo Chen did not stop.
Instead, he gradually took out the two Tier Three cultivation techniques of the water and wood systems from He Lian Yun's legacy and placed them on the bookshelf.
With this, the Luo Tian Sect now had complete Tier Three cultivation techniques for four of the Five Elements, excluding the metal system.
In the future, whether it was for the older generation like Duan Feng, who would switch to cultivating Tier Three techniques after successfully forming their cores, or for the younger generation, who could choose their corresponding complete Tier Three techniques upon establishing their foundations or even during the Qi Condensation stage.
This was especially beneficial for the younger generation! They no longer had to waste time and energy like Luo Chen and Duan Feng, switching to their corresponding complete Tier Three cultivation techniques at every stage.
Instead, they could directly cultivate the corresponding Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment chapters of the complete Tier Three techniques during their respective stages.
Perhaps these techniques were not as profound and mysterious as the heritage techniques of the Nascent Soul Supreme Sects.
But they were still the legacy of a Golden Core Great Sect.
The intricacies within are indeed worth mentioning.
Seeing Luo Chen complete the third-stage cultivation techniques of the four elements, Wang Yuan couldn't help but nod in approval.
Over the years, Luo Chen's cultivation realm had skyrocketed, surpassing Wang Yuan, and even his achievements far exceeded Wang Yuan's imagination.
As Luo Chen continued to rummage through his storage ring, Wang Yuan was surprised, "There's more?"
This time, however, Luo Chen didn't place the items on the bookshelf.
"I heard that your son, Zeng Yilong, inherited your legacy and, like you, chose to establish his foundation first before focusing on body tempering?"
Wang Yuan nodded.
In his opinion, this was a viable path in the declining environment of body tempering cultivators.
"So, Wang Ge, what's your current cultivation realm?"
Wang Yuan didn't hide anything and replied, "I achieved Essence Transformation Mastery thirty years ago. After the battle with the Flame Alliance, I gained some insights into the mysteries of Essence Qi. After thirty years of dedicated cultivation, I'm now attempting the Embrace Core Technique."
The path of body tempering seems straightforward, focusing on the essence of the human body.
In reality, it is profound and vast, and those without innate talent often find themselves stuck at a certain level.
Even Wang Yuan, with his exceptional talent and creativity, had created his own cultivation techniques at each stage, a feat rarely seen among sect masters.
However, his lifespan had already exceeded the 120-year limit of Qi Condensation cultivators.
If he hadn't chosen to establish his foundation first, he might have already reached the end of his life.
According to Luo Chen's knowledge, the first few sub-stages of the second realm of body tempering were manageable.
But the last four minor stages, involving the subtle transformation of the core, were increasingly challenging, and unlike Luo Chen's immortal cultivation path, there was no established method to follow.
Now, Wang Yuan had reached the final step of Essence Qi Mastery on his own and was even seeking the Embrace Core Technique.
It was truly admirable!
Luo Chen handed over the jade slip with the recorded information to Wang Yuan.
"Is this the Convergence of Ten Thousand Paths? Didn't you already give me a copy before?" Wang Yuan asked, puzzled.
Luo Chen smiled.
"This one is different. It's an improved version of the Convergence of Ten Thousand Paths that I perfected during my seclusion. Although it's relatively basic in terms of utilizing qi and blood, it offers valuable insights into external physical tempering. Perhaps it can provide you with some fresh perspectives."
Wang Yuan was startled.
The previous version of the Convergence of Ten Thousand Paths was already extraordinary, but there was still room for improvement?
Wang Yuan's spirit sense probed the jade slip, quickly skimming through it, and noticed the improvements in several key areas.
These included the Blood Replacement Chapter, Bone Forging Chapter, and Armor Transformation Chapter.
Additionally, the Meridian Opening Chapter and Opening Orifice Chapter had been supplemented with one or two methods beyond what Wang Yuan had previously proposed.
As Wang Yuan browsed, Luo Chen explained earnestly, "My physical body reached the third stage of body tempering at an early stage, but I couldn't continue to improve. You should understand the reason for this."
"Now that I've perfected this method, I can rely on it."
"As long as I achieve Blood Replacement Mastery, Bone Forging Mastery, and transform my lifebound scales, perhaps my body tempering realm can advance to a level comparable to ancient fourth-stage beasts."
Wang Yuan listened quietly to Luo Chen's words.
Instead of disagreeing, he nodded in agreement, comparing the cultivation methods recorded on the jade slip.
Indeed!
If one could achieve Blood Replacement Mastery nine times and then temper their entire skeletal structure, they could return to the essence and embark on the cultivation system of ancient beasts.
As for transforming lifebound scales?
This was inspired by the lifebound true feathers of the Peng Bird and the inverse scale techniques of snakes, pythons, and dragons.
However!
Wang Yuan shook his head, "Perhaps tempering the physical body can draw some inspiration, but it won't be of much use for my current Embrace Great Core and Vital True Essence."
After comprehending all the transformations of qi and blood, the third realm of body tempering cultivators involves cultivating Essence Aura.
Once the Essence Aura is achieved, its power is no less than the spiritual power of Golden Core cultivators.
This is why body tempering cultivators can significantly extend their lifespan upon reaching the third realm.
Wang Yuan assumed that Luo Chen didn't understand the underlying principles.
But to his surprise, Luo Chen was well-prepared.
"I'm giving you this Convergence of Ten Thousand Paths for reference. My main intention is for you to improve and simplify it, so you can teach Zeng Yilong effectively."
Wang Yuan was taken aback.
Luo Chen continued, "In my opinion, your pursuit of Martial Arts Embrace Core and the generation of Essence Aura is similar to the Golden Core formation of cultivators, albeit with different approaches."
Martial Arts Embrace Core emphasizes the fusion of qi and blood with willpower, resulting in an indomitable Essence Aura.
Immortal Way Core Formation, on the other hand, focuses on the fusion of spiritual power and the soul spirit, leading to the development of limitless spiritual power.
The two are fundamentally different, but there are some similarities in their forms.
So!
Another jade slip was thrust into Wang Yuan's hand.
"What's this?"
"This is my creation, the Supreme Core Formation Secret Technique—Dust Particle Essence Art."
In an instant, Wang Yuan, usually calm and composed, widened his eyes in shock.
His eyes, round and bulging, stared intently at the jade slip in his hand.
He swallowed, his face filled with disbelief.
"This... Supreme Core Formation Secret Technique?"
It was common knowledge that even an ordinary Lower-tier Core Formation Secret Technique in the cultivation world would require a significant price at an auction.
For an Upper-tier Core Formation Secret Technique, loose cultivators would have to risk their lives to compete and fight for it!
Now, Luo Chen had created his own Supreme Core Formation Secret Technique?
If this news got out, it would undoubtedly cause a huge stir throughout the cultivation world!
"With my talent, ordinary Core Formation Secret Techniques couldn't elevate my cultivation realm."
"Therefore, I gathered the strengths of various schools and, inspired by the experience of the Convergence of Ten Thousand Paths, I created this Supreme Secret Technique. And with it, I successfully formed my core."
"Its effectiveness is beyond doubt!"
As Luo Chen spoke, he exuded a strong sense of confidence.
From Wang Yuan's perspective, this confidence seemed oddly familiar.
It was a quality he himself once possessed.
In his hands were two jade slips, each containing one of Luo Chen's self-created cultivation techniques, along with the miscellaneous third-stage cultivation techniques on the bookshelf.
At this moment, Wang Yuan realized what that quality was.
It was the aura of a sect master!
By integrating all his knowledge and creating his own cultivation method, he had laid the foundation for establishing a sect, becoming a sect master!
Unknowingly, the once small loose cultivator who sold virility pills at a street stall had reached the level of a sect master, even surpassing his own senior brother.
Life's unpredictability truly caught one off guard.
Of course, Luo Chen didn't intend to show off in front of his friends.
He quickly added, "However, this secret technique is tailored for me. The requirements and restrictions for cultivating it are truly excessive."
Wang Yuan couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Even with a quick glance, he had noticed those terrifying cultivation conditions.
Those with weak physical bodies shall not cultivate.
Those with weak soul spirits shall not cultivate.
Those without a Tier 3 Great Alchemy Pill shall not cultivate.
Those with unstable foundations shall not...
The requirements are so varied and specific, it's as if this isn't meant for Foundation Establishment Cultivators at all.
Aside from Golden Core Cultivators, how many can truly meet these conditions? And for those who have already formed their Golden Core, what use would this be? Thus, although the Microcosmic Origin Technique is an Ultimate Technique, it is utterly useless.
Of course, he hadn't had the time to thoroughly examine it yet.
Perhaps there was knowledge within that he could absorb.
In truth, Luo Chen had the same idea.
The Microcosmic Origin Technique was a summary of five Core Formation Secret Techniques, including the Escaping the Cage, Primordial Method, and Calming the Storm, all of which draw from Body Tempering methods.
Especially Calming the Storm, which is also a secret technique for tempering one's will.
If Wang Yuan could comprehend the essence of this, he would undoubtedly reap great benefits!
After Luo Chen explained these principles to Wang Yuan, he too became more hopeful about this secret technique.
"Of course, if Wang Ge has the time, he could simplify this technique. Even if it's reduced to a Superior or Intermediate Technique, it would still be a joyous occasion for the Luo Tian Sect."
Wang Yuan nodded in agreement.
This Ultimate Technique was not something ordinary people could use.
But if it were simplified and optimized to the level of Superior or Intermediate Techniques, it could be popularized among the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Luo Tian Sect.
In that case, the Luo Tian Sect would have its own unique Core Formation Secret Technique! Perhaps in a hundred or two hundred years, the Luo Tian Sect would naturally give birth to Golden Core Cultivators.
Cultivate one's own technique, practice one's own skill.
This vision seemed to flow in the hearts of the two men.
Suddenly, Wang Yuan shook his head vigorously, as if trying to shake something out of his mind.
In response to Luo Chen's puzzled gaze, he asked with clarity, "Luo Chen, have you become obsessed?"
Luo Chen was taken aback.
He didn't understand what Wang Yuan meant.
Obsessed?
However, as he followed Wang Yuan's intense gaze, looking down from the fourth floor to the first, he suddenly understood.
Obsessed with power and desire?
When Wang Yuan first left the Grand River City, he had warned Luo Chen about this.
It's fine to establish a sect and gather cultivation resources, but one must not become engrossed in it.
As cultivators, we pursue immortality.
Anything else is an illusion!
But times have changed!
Luo Chen sighed, "It's not that I've become obsessed, but people change. These people have followed me through thick and thin, giving their all. How can I turn a blind eye?"
Wang Yuan understood but couldn't agree.
"Emotional attachments, family, and friends... Within my capabilities, I must do something, leave something behind."
Wang Yuan furrowed his brows.
He disliked such matters the most.
It was because of these attachments that Luo Chen had harbored revenge in his heart, leading him to charge into the Fragrant Incense Alliance.
If not for these ties, even if the Alliance was powerful, he could have escaped to a remote place, hidden and cultivated. After hundreds of years, when his cultivation reached a higher level, it wouldn't be too late to seek revenge.
"Actually, it's not that I've changed, but everyone changes."
Suddenly, Luo Chen stared at Wang Yuan.
"If I were besieged by a powerful enemy and about to die before your eyes, what would you do?"
"If your disciple, Zeng Yilong, were imprisoned, would you turn a blind eye?"
Wang Yuan was speechless.
After a moment, he hesitated, "Within my capabilities, I would take action."
Luo Chen smiled and waved his hand.
"You thought about it, hesitated, and wavered."
"It's clear that if such a situation truly occurred, you would follow your instincts. Based on my understanding of you, your choice would be to help us."
The man across from him looked a little lost.
Had he changed too?
Luo Chen continued, "We pursue immortality and strive to become immortals."
"What is an immortal? It's just an individual on a mountain."
"High-ranking sect members have spiritual mountains and great rivers to rely on, but what about us Loose Cultivators?"
"In this cruel cultivation world, a Loose Cultivator is like a floating weed, drifting with the current. Forget about spiritual mountains, even finding a space to stand is difficult."
"Warmth in unity, mutual guidance, this is the orthodox method."
"Of course, this is just my personal view. After all, I've invested a lot in the Luo Tian Association, and it's not easy for me to let go now."
Wang Yuan nodded, no longer insisting on changing Luo Chen's mind.
Everyone has different pursuits, and even with similar goals, the paths to immortality can vary greatly.
Haven't I also enjoyed the convenience brought by the Luo Tian Association these years?
It's wrong to impose my old ideas on Luo Chen.
Luo Chen changed the topic, "These two techniques and secret skills, though recorded versions, are extremely important."
"I've set up corresponding Spirit Sense Restrictions. In a moment, I'll extract your and Sima Huiniang's Spirit Perception, and in the future, only you, the Transmission Pavilion Elder, and she, the Sect Leader, will be able to open them."
"When you encounter suitable disciples, if I'm not around, it'll be up to you to decide whether they should cultivate these techniques."
"If there's an attempt to steal them, destroy them!"
Wang Yuan acknowledged and remembered this.
This was also part of his responsibility as the Transmission Pavilion Elder.
After their discussion, hurried footsteps could be heard outside the hall.
Soon, Min Longyu appeared before the two men.
"Sorry, I'm a bit late."
"No problem."
Luo Chen patted his shoulder with a smile, understanding that he was busy preparing for the Core Formation Ceremony three months later.
He pointed to the books behind him.
"Next, I'll trouble you with this."
Min Longyu's eyes lit up, saying it wasn't a trouble.
As one of the most important places in the future of the Luo Tian Sect, the Cang Shu Ge naturally required adequate protection.
At the very least, every Superior-ranked technique needed to be protected by corresponding Array Formation Restrictions to prevent theft.
This time, Luo Chen had brought out a large number of books, and Min Longyu would likely be very busy.
Leaving the two to discuss the restrictions, Luo Chen descended the stairs.
As he walked down from the fourth floor, his footsteps grew lighter.
These cultivation techniques and manuals, either memorized by him or cultivated to Mastery, were now being shelved.
It wasn't a matter of abandonment but rather a newfound, inexplicable insight.
"Having reached the high tower, one can travel lightly and climb higher peaks!"
(End of Chapter)
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