Born with immortal seed

Chapter 26 Appraising Cultivation Techniques
In the ancestral hall.

Three people sat at the head of the table. The middle-aged man in the center wore loose robes and wide sleeves, clearly someone who had long held a high position and exuded an imposing aura without being angry.

Leaning against the right was an old man with white hair, a true old man, whose body exuded a strong medicinal smell. Even his Foundation Establishment cultivation could not suppress his aging body, which emanated a deathly aura.

On the left is Elder Peng Chong, who presided over the matter of the Five Sacred Mountains Temple's inheritance stele.

However, he was clearly the lowest-ranking of the three members of the Ancestral Hall. He sat on the chair with a slightly restrained posture, his back straight, showing none of the arrogance he had displayed that day.

Bai Xianzong led Bai Zichen and Bai Ling into the Ancestral Hall. Upon seeing the three of them, he was startled and immediately paid his respects as a junior.

"Bai Xianzong of the Bai family, along with two juniors, pays respects to Sect Leader Wei, Hall Master Tan, and Elder Peng!"

He had already anticipated that Qingfeng Sect would intervene, and the person handling this matter would not be an ordinary elder.

Because it involves pricing the inherited items, giving rewards, and balancing the power of cultivation families, only the true high-ranking members of the sect can make the decision.

But still, no one expected that the sect leader of Qingfeng Sect, Wei Dao, and the hall master of the Alchemy Hall, Tan Changkong, would personally attend.

Elder Peng could be considered dispensable among these two.

It is estimated that Elder Peng was assigned to participate because he had been to the scene in person and was quite clear about what happened at Wuyue Temple.

Aside from the high-ranking Core Formation Ancestor, this Sect Leader Wei is the most powerful figure in the Qingfeng Sect. He has served as sect leader for over forty years, suppressing the major factions within the sect to their knees, opening up new sources of revenue, and improving the treatment of his disciples, earning him an excellent reputation.

Even the two Core Formation elders praised him for his outstanding performance as sect leader.

As for Hall Master Tan, he is the most senior and oldest among all the Foundation Establishment cultivators of Qingfeng Sect, and he is over two hundred years old this year.

If it weren't for the life-extending effects of the cultivation technique, and the fact that he was a second-tier high-grade alchemist who had taken several longevity pills, he would have reached his end long ago.

But time is merciless, and no matter what methods were used, they could not stop Lord Tan from getting closer to death day by day.

Although he has the cultivation level of the late Foundation Establishment stage, he is still countless hurdles away from Core Formation. He estimates that he needs at least another hundred years to be confident in taking that step.

"The Bai family of Mozhu... I heard from Elder Peng that your family produced a steed that caused the stone tablet to move when it comprehended the inheritance. The Bai family is truly blessed!"

Sect Leader Wei looked the three of them over and spoke slowly, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Thanks to the Qingfeng Sect for suppressing the Black Mountain, and the pioneering efforts of our ancestors, our cultivation families have been able to live here and thrive."

Although Bai Xianzong was flattering him, he wasn't entirely wrong, strictly speaking.

If it weren't for the Qingfeng Sect's patriarch establishing a training ground in the Black Mountain and killing several third-tier demonic beasts, there would be no space for these cultivation families and countless independent cultivators to survive.

Black Mountain County is already short of spiritual veins. If they don't snatch food from the mouths of demonic beasts, they can only move away from Black Mountain County or fight each other for those pitiful resources.

"The two juniors have each received a copy of the inheritance, which they have brought to present to the sect. We would like to ask Sect Leader Wei to take a look and see if it meets the sect's standards."

Bai Xianzong handed over two jade slips that had been prepared beforehand, containing two inherited cultivation techniques.

"Taiyin Suyun Xuanshui True Technique... leads directly to Core Formation, not bad. During the Qi Refining stage, it comes with three kinds of spells, and during the Foundation Establishment stage, one can comprehend a natal spell, Taiyin Substitute Technique... even after Core Formation, one can use it to cultivate to the late Core Formation stage."

Sect Leader Wei took a jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and the entire set of cultivation techniques was imprinted in his mind.

With his cultivation level and far-sightedness, he could discern the superiority or inferiority of cultivation techniques without actually practicing them.

"What a fine water-based cultivation technique! There's really no water-based technique in my Qingfeng Sect that can compare to it. It's a pity that the requirements for the cultivator's aptitude are too high... This girl must have inherited it. With dual spiritual roots, combined with this technique, her future is promising."

"Senior Brother Tan, you have extensive experience, please take a look."

Lord Tan slowly stretched out one arm, which was as withered as a twig and had no flesh or blood left.

With a wave of his hand, the jade slip flew into his hand.

"You may enter the Transmission Hall. As for the rest, the sect leader can decide."

After that brief sentence, Hall Master Tan remained silent, as if he were an old monk in deep meditation.

"Since Senior Brother Tan agrees, let's price it at two thousand contribution points. We've acquired a large amount of valuable resources this time, and Chief Bai can take a look later and exchange them according to his needs."

Sect Leader Wei offered a brief explanation.

The cultivation technique offered to the Qingfeng Sect could not be negotiated like in outside transactions. It was the method provided by the Qingfeng Sect, so whatever price they asked for was the price.

"We have no objection to Sect Leader Wei's fair and just actions."

Before seeing the redemption list, Bai Xianzong had no idea about the value of the so-called contribution points and had no idea whether the number was high or low.

Wei Dao pulled another jade slip into his hand, and before even looking at it, he smiled and said, "Of the two disciples of our sect who caused the strange phenomenon, one obtained the inheritance of a fourth-tier talisman master, and the other obtained the method for refining a special magic weapon. I am very curious about the inheritance that your Bai family's Thousand-Mile Steed obtained!"

Given the status of the Qingfeng Sect, they naturally have no fear of making public the inheritances obtained by their disciples, unlike cultivation families who try their best to keep them hidden for fear of attracting covetousness.

"The Desolate God Steals the Sun Technique, what a grand name... Extending lifespan by thirty years, quite interesting... Burning lifespan to transform into Core Formation materials, the effect is comparable to a Core Formation spiritual artifact!"

The usually composed Sect Leader Wei, who remained unmoved even when faced with a collapsing mountain, was so shocked that he almost stood up. He muttered to himself and scanned the contents of the jade slip again with his divine sense.

"Senior Brother Tan, please take a good look at this cultivation technique."

Wei Dao's expression turned serious, and his gaze toward Bai Zichen was somewhat unreadable.

He had tried his best to think of the extraordinary phenomenon as a higher level, but it still gave him a big surprise.

The Thunder God Pearl will benefit the Core Formation Ancestor, and the fourth-tier talisman master inheritance will greatly improve the level of talisman masters in the entire sect, but this Desolate God Stealing the Sun Technique can be used on oneself immediately.

Wei Dao is also in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. If everything goes smoothly, he will start trying to form his core in thirty or forty years.

His original plan was to ask the Core Formation Ancestor to buy a drop of Pure Spirit Jade Marrow from the Myriad Beasts Sect, but the appearance of the Desolate God Stealing the Sun Technique gave him another option.

"No, I still need to prepare Core Formation materials! Don't even mention 20,000 spirit stones, even if it's 40,000 or 60,000 spirit stones... I must buy them! When the two are combined, I'll see if I have any chance to obtain other Core Formation materials. Who knows, maybe one day I'll also form a Core and become an ancestor!"

As Wei Dao was envisioning his preparations for forming his core after successfully cultivating the Desolate God Stealing the Sun Technique, Palace Master Tan, standing beside him, stood up, his expression even more excited.

"Divine skill! Truly divine skill!"

A layer of color welled up on the withered face of Lord Tan, and he danced with joy as he gripped the jade slip.

"Junior Brother Sect Leader, let this old Taoist be the first to cultivate this technique, paving the way for the other junior brothers, and see if the actual effect is as miraculous as it seems!"

Wei Dao pondered for a long time before nodding.

Tan Changkong only has one or two years left to live. This book, "The Desolate God Stealing the Sun Technique," is the last straw he has grasped for a dying man, and he will not give it up no matter what.

Although he felt that even with this miraculous skill, Tan Changkong would only live for another thirty years, which was not enough to take that next step forward.

But there's no need to discourage this senior.

It's always good to have some hope.

"That's for sure. There's always a way out. Senior Brother Tan obtained this technique when his life was about to end. Perhaps even the heavens are hinting that there's still a way forward!"

(End of this chapter)