Born with immortal seed

Chapter 203 The Sword Control Secrets of the Aoki Lineage
"Thank you, Uncle-Master Ge, for your kindness in teaching me."

Bai Zichen accepted the jade slip with a solemn expression and bowed deeply in respect.

A single piece of Core Formation experience, especially one from Ge Cang Zhenren who possesses the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage, would surely be snapped up by countless people if it were released to the outside world.

Although it's not needed right now, given Bai Zichen's cultivation speed, it won't be idle for long before it comes in handy.

"Those who learn from me live, those who imitate me die… Does Uncle Ge mean that others' experiences can only be used as a reference, and everyone's situation is different, so they can't be completely copied? That's not quite right either. The Transmission Hall contains many notes from senior Core Formation cultivators, recording their insights into Core Formation. Even if they don't have much effect, they shouldn't be as counterproductive as Uncle Ge says, leading people astray."

Several thoughts flashed through Bai Zichen's mind: "Those who resemble me will die"—this was already a rather serious statement.

'Only Senior Brother Wei was taught; the other senior brothers weren't taught... Their aptitudes are insufficient, it's neither beneficial nor harmful... Could it not be ordinary experience or insight, but rather related to alchemy theory and perfect core formation?'

With this in mind, everything makes sense.

After reaching the Core Formation stage, even if one cultivates the same technique, receives the same master's instruction, and follows the same development path, they will still be on the same level.

Different paths will emerge on the road to becoming an infant.

This is the understanding of the Great Dao and the correction of one's own cultivation path by every cultivator who hopes to transform into an infant.

And the theory of alchemy is the prototype of all of this.

No wonder Master Ge Cang said, "Those who learn from me will live, those who imitate me will die." If one simply copies everything, it is impossible to generate one's own theory of alchemy.

Explaining the path would only delay the normal process of forming the Golden Core.

'Even Senior Brother Dai didn't receive one? It seems that in Uncle Ge's eyes, Senior Brother Dai Hui's chances of forming his core are not high... or perhaps his talent is limited, and it's not suitable for him to be distracted by other things before forming his core.'

As Bai Zichen stood with his hands at his sides, a myriad of thoughts raced through his mind, he heard Master Ge Cang speak again.

"In that case, accompany me to meet the two True Immortals of the Five Elements Sect... You have fought alongside them and have a relationship with them, so it will be easier for them to accept the secret technique if you pass it on to them."

With a flick of his sleeve, Ge Cang Zhenren took a step forward with Bai Zichen, and they could already see the center of the lake.

One more step and we've reached the small island in the middle of the lake.

Bai Zichen was dumbfounded. He hadn't even sensed the activation of the escape technique, yet he had instantly traversed ten miles. What an astonishing supernatural power!

"Once you have reached the peak of Foundation Establishment and can no longer advance, you can cultivate the Five Crystal Glazed Body... Once you have achieved some success, you can use the 'Close to the World' supernatural power."

Master Ge Cang seemed to sense his surprise and knew that this junior disciple possessed a spiritual body and cultivated at an extremely fast pace, so he spoke up.

Only disciples with ample time for cultivation, who are not so stressed that they have to calculate every moment and worry about missing the best time to break through if they delay for several years, will he recommend cultivating this mysterious body-refining technique.

Otherwise, he wouldn't even mention it.

Even his own disciple Qi Yue repeatedly warned him not to touch the Five Crystal Glass Body at this stage.

“I saw this body-refining technique in the Transmission Hall and was interested in it. After exchanging it, I practiced it a little, but I didn’t spend too much time on it… When Ancestor Yang was alive, he mentioned that you had already cultivated to the third level. Could it be that you have this supernatural power after you have refined the Five Crystal Eternal Body?”

The five crystals and glassy body, without deliberate stimulation, do not show any distinctive features from the outside.

Master Ge Cang wouldn't use his true essence to investigate the sect's most outstanding junior disciple without a reason. At most, he would think that this Junior Nephew Bai's physical body was not weak and that he had also cultivated body-refining techniques.

'Compared to others, I really didn't spend much time on the Five-Crystal Glass Body, and that's no exaggeration...'

"Back then, I asked the alchemy master of the Holy Lotus Sect to refine the flesh and blood of that dragon in Jade Moon Lake into a body-refining elixir... I also obtained two body-refining spiritual items in the Lotus Life Secret Realm. With the help of many, I have already cultivated the fourth level of the Glazed Fire God Body, and only then did I acquire this supernatural power."

After landing, Master Ge Cang walked forward at a normal pace, recounting his body refinement realm.

"The fourth layer of the Glazed Fire God Body..."

Bai Zichen remained expressionless, only able to say that Ge Cang Zhenren truly deserved to be the most talented person in Qingfeng Sect for a thousand years.

The fourth level of the Five Crystal Glazed Body has already caught up with the level of the founding patriarch of the Qingfeng Sect in this body-refining technique.

No wonder he was able to defeat cultivators of the same level single-handedly in front of the Ghost Spirit Sect's mountain gate, despite the presence of a third-tier grand formation.

With his near-instantaneous movement technique, "Close Encounters," how many Core Formation cultivators could withstand the ferocious attacks of the Glazed Fire God Body once he got close?

"Unfortunately, I cannot master the last level... Firstly, there is no trace of the two fifth-grade spiritual materials, Five-Crystal Divine Iron and Glazed Fire Jade, in the cultivation world. Secondly, the last level of this body-refining technique requires the fusion of the special properties of the two spiritual materials to change one's own form from a deep level, which conflicts with the path I am currently taking."

Master Ge Cang sighed softly. It was such a pity that such a powerful body-refining technique could not be cultivated to its final stage.

However, as a wood-type celestial root, he had already clearly defined his own path.

If we continue along the current path, there is a high probability that we will encounter the true meaning of the Great Dao and successfully transform into an infant.

When faced with the great Dao, it is impossible to change the fundamental path because of a body-refining technique.

"Qingfeng and Ge Cang have come to pay a visit to you two fellow Daoists... Is this a convenient time?"

In front of a quiet pavilion, the immortal Ge Cang stood still.

"With Master Ge here, there's no need for such formalities..."

The Blackwater Immortal's soft, feminine voice rang out, and the pavilion's doors opened automatically, rippling with light. He appeared before the door, exuding a slightly damp aura.

Bai Zichen followed behind and entered the pavilion, where he met Qingmu Zhenren, who had just awakened.

"I am injured and unable to pay my respects. I hope Master Ge will forgive me..."

Master Qingmu sat on a high platform, surrounded by nine sections of withered tree stumps. Wisps of blue light flowed around him, turning his entire body blue.

"I was still unconscious a few days ago, and I didn't know that you would use the Hunyuan Wanmu Pill to save me. I haven't thanked you yet."

"Fellow Daoist Qingmu's words are an insult to this old man. The two of you have traveled thousands of miles to Black Mountain to help Qingfeng, which is a great favor to my sect... A mere pill is nothing to worry about."

As a person with a wood-type celestial spiritual root, Ge Cang Zhenren and Qingmu Zhenren had a lot in common in terms of cultivation.

After a few words of conversation, Master Qingmu's expression turned respectful, as if the person in front of him was not a Core Formation cultivator, but a senior True Monarch who had lived for hundreds of years.

Every insightful statement about cultivation is far-sighted, offering a perspective far beyond one's own.

"You two fellow Daoists have done a great deal of work on this trip, and even escorted Junior Nephew Bai back to Jade Moon Lake... I have a secret technique that may be of some use to fill in the gaps in the Five Elements Sect's knowledge, so I have come to offer it to you."

Master Ge Cang raised his hand and pointed, speaking seemingly casually.

Bai Zichen quickly took out the jade slip he had prepared beforehand and respectfully handed it to Master Qingmu.

"Junior Nephew Bai, you're too kind..."

Master Qingmu smiled and waved his hand, but seeing Bai Zichen's resolute attitude, he still accepted the jade slip.

He knew perfectly well that the so-called reason for giving away a secret technique in order to escort his junior disciple Bai back to Feiyue Lake was just a pretext.

It is obvious that this gift was chosen by the Qingfeng Sect to repay their fellow disciples for their help.

Although his journey to Black Mountain, risking his life to fight against demonic cultivators whose cultivation was even higher than his own, was not for the sake of repaying a debt, the actions of the Qingfeng Sect still brought him comfort, as his efforts had not been in vain.

"Your sect's heritage is naturally extraordinary and worthy of our sect's careful study. Upon returning, we will certainly instruct the disciples of the Five Elements Sect to absorb its essence..."

Master Qingmu took the jade slip, casually scanned it with his divine sense, and then froze in place.

He quickly scanned the contents of the jade slip, looked up at Ge Cang Zhenren and Bai Zichen, and then read through the Desolate God Stealing the Sun Technique in disbelief.

With the discerning eye of a Core Formation cultivator, one can naturally recognize the importance of this secret technique immediately.

Extending one's lifespan by thirty years is insignificant, but to think that burning away the increased lifespan could bring a 10% chance of forming a core is simply outrageous.

This means that every disciple who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, as long as they have cultivated the Desolate God Stealing the Sun Technique, is essentially equipped with a Core Formation spiritual item.

These secret techniques can only be passed down among the Nascent Soul sect.

I have never heard of any sect that has reached the Core Formation stage possessing such a secret method that helps with Core Formation.

Master Qingmu knew the value of the Desolate God's Sun-Stealing Technique, and felt that the light jade slip in his hand was heavier than a mountain.

He wanted to back out and refuse, but considering the importance of this secret technique to the Five Elements Sect, he was torn and finally let out a long sigh before handing the jade slip over to True Man Blackwater.

Blackwater Master read the jade slip and remained silent.

“Master Ge, Junior Nephew Bai, this secret technique is far too valuable. In principle, we should never accept it… But with this secret technique, it is as if the disciples of our sect have a spiritual object for forming the core for generations. It will be of great use to the Five Elements Sect, so we can only shamelessly accept it.”

Aoki Masato spoke very slowly, as if he were pondering something important.

"Since we have received a gift from a junior, we, as elders, cannot fail to return the favor... Junior Nephew Bai, I saw you using a flying sword that day. This secret technique is related to flying swords and was obtained by our Qingmu lineage's ancestor a thousand years ago. Although it cannot compare to the Desolate God's Sun Stealing Technique, it is still a token of our appreciation."

Bai Zichen glanced at Ge Cang Zhenren, and seeing him nod slightly, he stepped forward and accepted the palm-sized spiritual leaf that Qingmu Zhenren had taken out.

Having achieved his goal, True Immortal Ge Cang casually picked two anecdotes from the cultivation world and began exchanging them with his two fellow cultivators.

For a time, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.

After a stick of incense had burned, considering that Master Aoki's injuries should not be disturbed too much, he took his leave.

"Uncle-Master Ge, what should we do with this spirit leaf...?"

After leaving the small island in the middle of the lake, Bai Zichen raised the spirit leaf in his hand and asked.

After making the trip and sending out the Desolate God Stealing the Sun Technique, I inexplicably gained a secret inheritance technique from the Green Wood lineage of the Five Elements Sect.

"Since it is a secret technique for controlling swords, and it is nominally a gift from Fellow Daoist Qingmu to you, you can just accept it... Given the other party's character, the secret technique he gives out will not be bad. After you have practiced it, you can hand it over to the Transmission Hall in your own name."

Master Ge Cang waved his hand, showing no interest in the so-called flying sword technique.

At his level, he has no shortage of top-tier cultivation techniques, various secret arts, and numerous supernatural abilities.

Having long passed the stage of greed, I have no interest in things that are useless to my own Dao.

(End of this chapter)