The Weird Way of Immortality: My Taoism Progress in One Day a Year

"Innate cultivation technique?"

A hint of astonishment appeared in the eyes of the Heavenly Ruler Sage.

He hadn't expected Li Yan to make such a request.

After all, at the same level, the value of a cultivation technique inheritance is far less than that of a top-tier treasure.

Top-tier treasures, once refined, can directly and significantly enhance a cultivator's strength.

Ultimately, the essence of any skill still requires personal understanding and comprehension.

Only through gradual cultivation and improvement can one increase their strength.

The level one can reach in cultivation depends entirely on one's own talent and potential.

In the Northern Realm Sea Clan, even Great Emperor cultivators who have just reached the ninth rank possess profound cultivation techniques passed down through generations.

Even the most ordinary cultivation technique, if mastered to perfection, offers the hope of reaching the thirteenth-tier Immortal Emperor level.

The cultivation techniques practiced by an Immortal Emperor of the thirteenth rank are naturally far more profound.

If one can cultivate it to perfection, reaching the fourteenth level will be absolutely no problem.

Even so, the number of fourteenth-tier Immortal Saints among the Northern Sea People is still extremely small.

After all, not every immortal emperor has the potential to become an immortal saint.

The inheritance of innate cultivation techniques is not scarce among humans.

However, among the top-tier treasures, only a few among the Immortal Emperors possess immense potential.

Alternatively, only an immortal emperor with immense power who has made unparalleled contributions to the human race can possess it.

That's why Li Yan's offer to exchange top-tier treasures for the inheritance of innate cultivation techniques surprised him greatly.

But he reacted quickly.

"That's right, the True Word Emperor was lost abroad, so naturally he didn't inherit the cultivation laws!"

"He must have reached a dead end in his cultivation, which is why he is so eager to learn innate cultivation techniques."

The sage Tianju's guess was correct.

Li Yan has been practicing his spiritual path without any guidance from any predecessors.

The most powerful martial arts technique he inherited was the Taiyi Sword Manual, which he obtained in the Taiyi Sword Realm.

But he had already mastered the Taiyi Sword Manual.

The progress in swordsmanship has been slow, even at the initial stage of the thirteenth level.

With his talent, if he had an innate cultivation technique, his progress in comprehending the laws would definitely far surpass that of others.

If one has a suitable innate cultivation technique, it's not just about reaching the thirteenth level of ultimate cultivation.

Even if one steps into the fourteenth rank and becomes an immortal saint.

He was even extremely confident that he could become a fifteenth-order immortal ancestor.

That is why he so desperately desires innate cultivation techniques.

He even considered venturing into the core area of ​​the Origin Realm to find a suitable innate cultivation technique to inherit.

For him, even the most precious treasures were no match for innate cultivation techniques.

Even if he were given a supreme treasure with power comparable to an ordinary treasure to choose from, he would not hesitate in the slightest.

After a moment's thought, the Celestial Saint said, "There's no need for such trouble."

"Since you are willing to return to the Northern Sea, how could I, the Holy One, be stingy?"

"You can choose those top-tier treasures yourself from the human race's treasury."

"As for the cultivation technique you desire, I can grant your request."

"You are permitted to choose a Saint-level inherited cultivation technique from within the Human Race's Inheritance Hall!"

The Venerable Saint-level inherited cultivation technique is a powerful technique that enables one to cultivate the laws to the fourteenth level and become an Immortal Venerable Saint.

Currently, there are over five thousand Emperor-level inherited techniques and one hundred and eight Saint-level inherited techniques in the entire Human Race Heritage Hall.

There are also twelve ancestral-level inherited techniques.

These inherited techniques are all quite unique.

If a person cultivates the inherited techniques to perfection, they will reach the pinnacle.

Then other practitioners who cultivate the same inherited technique can only be subordinate to that person.

For example, if it is a Saint-level cultivation technique, only one person can cultivate it and step into the Immortal Saint realm.

Once someone uses this inherited technique to reach the Immortal Saint realm, other powerful individuals who cultivate this inherited technique will only be able to remain at the Immortal Emperor realm.

Of course, if you don't want to stop here, you can choose to switch to other inherited techniques.

However, there are very few human experts who can cultivate a inherited technique to perfection.

So under normal circumstances, even if someone has already mastered a traditional cultivation method, it's not a big deal.

After all... even if someone cultivates a Saint-level technique, it doesn't necessarily mean that he or she has the potential to become an Immortal Saint.

There are quite a few powerful individuals who cultivate the legacy of the Immortal Saint, but stop at the level of the Immortal Emperor.

Therefore, for the Celestial Saint, giving Li Yan the opportunity to choose a Saint-level inherited cultivation technique from the Human Race's Inheritance Hall was nothing special.

He himself had mastered a Saint-level inherited technique called "Heavenly Rule Holy Scripture" and occupied this Saint-level position.

However, among the immortal emperors of the human race, there are still some powerful individuals who choose to cultivate the "Heavenly Rule Holy Scripture," a sacred-level inherited technique.

Some are still at the Great Emperor level, while others have already stepped into the Immortal Emperor realm.

However, due to the existence of the Celestial Rule Saint, they no longer have the opportunity to become saints by cultivating the "Celestial Rule Holy Scripture" as a inherited technique.

However, these people never actually thought they could become saints.

Becoming an Immortal Emperor is the pinnacle they can achieve.

Therefore, even if Li Yan chooses a Saint-level inherited cultivation technique, he may not necessarily be able to master it.

This would not result in any loss for the human race.

But if one succeeds in cultivating...

It should be noted that there are only about thirty Immortal Saints among the entire Northern Sea People.

If it is successfully cultivated, it will be a great event that will shake the entire Northern Sea Clan!

"Thank you, Sage Tianju!"

Upon hearing that the Celestial Saint had actually allowed him to choose a cultivation technique that could lead to the fourteenth-tier Immortal Saint level, Li Yan was overjoyed.

He immediately bowed respectfully to the Sage of Heavenly Rule.

If he can obtain this inherited technique, even if this avatar perishes, the trip will not have been in vain.

As for top-tier treasures, they were merely an add-on for him.

It would be better to have it, but I wouldn't feel any regret if I didn't.

Sage Tianju said, "I will take you to choose a treasure first, and on the way I will tell you about the current inheritance techniques of my human race, so that it will be easier for you to choose an inheritance."

Li Yan nodded and cupped his hands, saying, "Then I will trouble the Sage to guide me."

"It doesn't matter."

The Sage of Heavenly Rule didn't seem to notice anything unusual about Li Yan's change in expression.

He was already aware of Li Yan's strength and potential.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have directly promised Li Yan top-tier treasures.

Through the change in Li Yan's attitude, he was able to see Li Yan's desire to seek the Dao.

"Perhaps, in the near future, our human race will truly have another saint!"

The Sage of Heavenly Rule gazed at Li Yan's figure, lost in thought.

With a flick of his sleeve, he led Li Yan and sped towards the core area of ​​the Northern Sea Clan.

Meanwhile, along the way, he also began to explain the human race's inherited cultivation techniques to Li Yan.

This was the first time Li Yan had ever known that there were so many inherited cultivation techniques among the human race.

"As expected of the strongest race in the Boundary Sea, this is far more rewarding than what I could have gained by going to the core area of ​​the Origin Realm alone."

"Moreover, the Celestial Sage said that only one person can master a single inherited cultivation technique."

"In this light, the Taiyi Sword Manual that I practice is a kind of inherited cultivation method."

As Li Yan listened to the explanation from the Sage of Heavenly Rule, he pondered in his heart.

The Taiyi Sword Manual he practiced should only be considered the most basic Emperor-level inherited technique.

After reaching the initial stage of the thirteenth rank, he had already achieved complete perfection. Some powerful Emperor-level inherited techniques are enough to allow one to cultivate to the limit of the thirteenth rank.

However, the Taiyi Sword Manual also has one commendable aspect.

That is because the Taiyi Sword Dao Law he cultivated was of an extremely high level.

Even at the initial stage of the thirteenth rank, the power it displays is comparable to that of the ultimate thirteenth rank.

"Unfortunately, the Taiyi Sword Manual has no follow-up methods."

"Otherwise, if I could cultivate it to the thirteenth level limit, I might even have a chance to compete with a fourteenth-level Venerable Saint!"

Li Yan secretly regretted it.

However, he can then choose a Saint-level inherited cultivation technique, which may make up for this regret.

Sage Tianju explained to Li Yan, "Since you are going to choose a Saint-level inherited cultivation technique later, you should take a close look."

"Our human race now has more than thirty saints, almost all of whom are born from the lineage of Venerable Saint-level inherited techniques."

"Therefore, although our human race has a total of 108 Venerable Saint-level inherited cultivation techniques, in reality, only 77 of them can be cultivated to the level of a Saint."

"The Venerable Saint positions of the other thirty-one inherited cultivation methods have all been occupied."

"If you are determined to reach the fourteenth level, you can only choose from these seventy-seven inherited cultivation techniques now."

"Although these seventy-seven inherited cultivation methods are not like the other thirty-one inherited cultivation methods, which have the experience of predecessors to refer to, the progress of cultivation is extremely slow."

"But only through these seventy-seven inherited cultivation methods can one attain the Venerable Saint status."

At this point, the Heavenly Ruler Sage's expression became extremely solemn.

He had a high opinion of Li Yan and naturally didn't want Li Yan to choose the wrong successor.

Although it costs merit points, you can choose another lineage later.

But it will undoubtedly waste a lot of time, and even potential.

Therefore, we must not be careless.

Li Yan nodded solemnly, for it concerned his own path to enlightenment, and he naturally kept it firmly in mind.

"These seventy-seven Venerable Saint-level cultivation techniques are precious resources of our human race, so a Boundary Sea Contract must be signed, and they cannot be passed on to others."

Li Yan nodded; this was to be expected.

Each inherited cultivation method represents a sacred status, and naturally cannot be revealed to others.

Otherwise, if a powerful figure from another race were to attain enlightenment first, it would be equivalent to wasting an entire lineage.

Although the human race possesses many sacred legacies, they were all obtained by human powerhouses through adventures in the core region of the Origin Realm. How could they be allowed to fall into the hands of other races?

"Furthermore, if you master a Saintly inheritance technique, you will need to return a similar inheritance technique to the human race in the future."

"However, this is not mandatory and will not be written in the contract."

"Moreover, the human race will also bestow corresponding merits at that time."

Li Yan nodded. Every Venerable Saint's inherited cultivation technique is a non-renewable resource.

If it cannot be repaired, then it is naturally fine.

However, once it is completed, there will be one less saintly position among the top human race members.

Without this rule, once the human race reaches the full capacity of the holy positions, no one will be able to break through the class barrier, and the human race will become a stagnant pool.

That's why such a requirement exists.

The reason it is not mandatory is that those who can reach the level of Immortal Saint are already the absolute core of the human race.

If it is forced, causing them to harbor resentment towards humanity, that would be counterproductive.

Moreover, there are still many gaps in the human race's Saint-level inheritance, and it is far from reaching that final, difficult stage.

After the Celestial Saint explained to Li Yan the things to pay attention to when inheriting the cultivation method, he took Li Yan to the core territory of the human race.

"This is the main city of the human race, Tianheng City!"

Li Yan stared at the scene before him, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Tianheng City is said to be a city, but it is actually located in an immortal world in the Northern Boundary Sea.

This world is incredibly vast; even with his divine sense, he cannot fathom its boundaries.

The place he has arrived at is the human treasure trove in Tianheng City.

This is where the human race's most precious treasures are kept.

According to the Sage of Heavenly Ju, the human race's treasure trove contains many treasures.

Not only are there top-tier treasures and supreme treasures of the Origin Realm, but there are even supreme treasures of the Origin Realm!

He met many human emperors here, and even quite a few human venerables.

Meanwhile, there are also some places where an extremely powerful aura is clearly hidden.

In Li Yan's view, this is very likely an immortal saint like the Heavenly Ruler Saint!

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Since this is a treasure trove of the human race, it's natural that top human experts would be guarding it.

"Go!"

The Sage of Heavenly Rule sent Li Yan into the human race's treasure trove.

This is a great secret realm. As soon as Li Yan entered, he felt countless precious lights flashing all around him.

These treasures are all extremely precious, even though they are top-tier treasures that are incredibly valuable to human emperors in the outside world.

At a cursory glance, Li Yan estimated that there were at least tens of thousands of items.

"I already have the Mo Yuan Sword, which is more than enough for conquering treasures."

"Now is the perfect time to choose a top-tier defensive treasure!"

Li Yan pondered in his heart.

His Mo Yuan Sword, having been reforged by the divine craftsman Ling Hammer, will undoubtedly see its power increase dramatically.

Therefore, there is no shortage of valuable treasures for warfare.

Therefore, he wanted to choose a top-tier defensive treasure to protect himself.

With this means of self-defense, he can launch more aggressive attacks.

Li Yan carefully selected from these top-tier treasures.

They finally identified a top-tier treasure.

"Top-tier defensive treasure: Boundary Mirror!"

This is a top-tier defensive treasure that embodies the laws of the world.

External attacks can be redirected into the Boundary Mirror, where the Boundary Mirror will absorb the attacks.

Furthermore, the world laws contained within this top-tier treasure can also provide him with considerable assistance in comprehending the world laws.

Accelerate his progress in advancing the world's laws to the thirteenth level.

Therefore, Li Yan felt that this defensive treasure was extremely suitable for him.

After selecting his treasures, Li Yan glanced into the depths of this secret realm, a treasure trove of human artifacts.

He sensed an aura within that was even more powerful than that of a top-tier treasure.

The treasures inside must be supreme treasures, or even the most precious treasures of the Origin Realm.

However, Li Yan felt that the aura emanating from these treasures was far less powerful than that of the Nameless Sword Box, a supreme treasure from the Origin Realm that he had obtained.

"Perhaps that nameless sword box is not an ordinary treasure."

Li Yan's eyes flickered slightly.

He already knew that treasures also had many levels.

For example, an ordinary treasure has similar power to an unparalleled treasure, but the difficulty of activating it is greatly increased.

An immortal emperor cannot activate ordinary treasures, but if the laws are compatible, he can unleash the full power of an unparalleled treasure.

Above ordinary treasures, there are high-level treasures and top-tier treasures.

Li Yan had always felt that the Nameless Sword Box was extraordinary, and now it seemed that it should at least be a high-level treasure of the Origin Realm.

Now that we've chosen the most valuable treasure, it's time to start selecting the cultivation technique to inherit!

Li Yan's eyes burned with fervor. The reason he was willing to follow the Heavenly Ruler Saint here was for the inherited cultivation techniques of the human race.

Once he obtains the inherited cultivation technique, his talent for cultivation will once again find a place to be put to use.

From this point on, we can soar to new heights once again! (End of Chapter)