Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 259 Simplified Immortal Techniques

One hundred credits isn't a lot, but it's not a little either.

In terms of theoretical courses and practical training alone, ordinary religious students need to complete more than twenty elective courses in their first year to earn one credit.

It would take about a hundred years to earn 100 credits.

Fortunately, Chen Beiwu has the honor of ranking third on the Rookie Ranking, which gives him ten credits at the end of each semester.

Even without considering the initial ten credits given with his student ID, he could still easily accumulate one hundred credits within ten years.

Of course, Chen Beiwu was also very clear about one thing: not every sect student could first enter the Taiyuan Heavenly Realm to comprehend the Three Pure Ones Immortal Methods before repaying their credits.

If every student in the Jade Purity Immortal Sect could act like this, the rules of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect would have been in chaos long ago!
Thinking of this, Chen Beiwu thanked Senior Brother Jiang without hesitation.

Although it is said that debts can be repaid, it is not difficult to incur debts again.

However, without Senior Brother Jiang, a Nascent Soul True Monarch, stepping in, he would have needed to accumulate at least seven or eight years of credits at the Jade Purity Immortal Sect before he would have the opportunity to comprehend the Three Pure Ones' Joint Observation Immortal Technique.

"Junior brother, there's no need to thank me," Senior Brother Jiang Chuan said softly. "The Dao cannot be easily passed on, and fate cannot be forced."

“The rules of the Immortal Sect are very strict. Without the master’s approval…” He looked at Chen Beiwu and said, “It would be difficult for your senior brother to help you.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu immediately bowed towards the direction of the Yuqing Mountains, first thanking his master and then his senior brother.

He frankly stated that it was his senior brother who intervened, which brought the master, who was in seclusion, to the attention of these trivial matters.

Jiang Chuan Zhenjun nodded, quite satisfied with Chen Beiwu's answer.

With his cultivation level, he could naturally see that Chen Beiwu's words came from the heart, and that he believed his efforts had not been in vain.

It should be noted that Master has taken on disciples before, but Jiang Chuan Zhenjun has never helped in this way before.

The reason is simple: those who know how to be grateful, like Chen Beiwu, are ultimately a minority.

Among the prodigies of the Immortal Alliance, there are also many arrogant and ungrateful individuals who take everything for granted and harbor resentment at the slightest inconvenience.

Those arrogant and ungrateful individuals, no matter how talented they are, will only bring trouble if raised to become enemies. True Monarch Jiangchuan has no interest in even glancing at them, let alone taking the initiative to befriend them.

"By the way, junior brother, how is your comprehension of the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique going? Is there anything you don't understand?" True Monarch Jiang Chuan began to give him private instruction.

Although he failed to successfully cultivate the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique and form the Primordial Golden Elixir back then, he still immersed himself in this immortal technique for hundreds of years and cultivated a second-grade Golden Elixir.

He offered to give his junior apprentice some guidance so that the latter could avoid some detours.

"I haven't even scratched the surface yet." Chen Beiwu shook his head, looking regretful.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan Zhenjun showed no surprise.

Unexpectedly, Chen Beiwu asked a question that directly addressed the true meaning of the immortal technique: "If there is no primordial ancestral qi to cleanse and refine it, how can I, senior brother, perform the Nine Revolutions to Form the Core, cleanse the acquired into the innate, cultivate the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Core Technique to its fullest extent, and condense the Primordial Golden Nature?"

"!!!"

Jiang Chuan Zhenjun's eyelids twitched, and he secretly thought that something was wrong.

Immortal techniques are difficult to cultivate; this is a consensus among all the geniuses of the Immortal Alliance.

In Jiang Chuan Zhenjun's eyes, no matter how talented his junior brother was, it was impossible for him to comprehend anything within three months.

As a result, Chen Beiwu's question immediately touched on the core issues of cultivating the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique, indicating that his junior brother's understanding of the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique was no less than his own.

But here's the problem: if he had been able to solve this problem back then, he wouldn't have failed in his cultivation of immortal techniques and failed to form a second-grade golden core.

Faced with Chen Beiwu's eager and inquisitive gaze, Jiang Chuan Zhenjun had no choice but to give a generic, plausible answer:
"By refining one's magical power with the essence of the Five Elements and Earthly Fiends, achieving the Nine Returns and Seven Reversals, one can form the elixir through nine cycles, cleansing the acquired from the innate, and refining the primordial golden nature."

As for how a cultivator could achieve the Nine Returns and Seven Reversals, True Monarch Jiangchuan, fearing exposure, didn't say a word more.

“Senior Brother Jiang is absolutely right.” Chen Beiwu nodded, agreeing with Jiang Chuan Zhenjun’s statement. “However, it is very difficult for Foundation Establishment cultivators to achieve the Nine Returns and Seven Reversals, so Junior Brother has come up with another method?”

"What method?" Jiang Chuan's expression remained unchanged, but he was intrigued.

“Let’s take a different approach and simplify the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Formula,” Chen Beiwu said.

"???"

Jiang Chuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing Chen Beiwu's answer.

If it weren't for his junior brother's serious expression, he would have almost thought it was a joke.

What's going on?

The Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique is a secret method for controlling beasts and forming elixirs, created by the first patriarch of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, the Primordial Daoist Venerable, based on the "Dongzhen Taixu Jade Purity Primordial Heavenly Venerable's Explanation of the Primordial Chaos Immortal Method". The secret method is ranked among the immortal-grade, how could a Foundation Establishment cultivator simplify it?
It is no exaggeration to say that if the Jade Purity Immortal Sect could simplify the "Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique" and lower the cultivation threshold of this immortal technique, the Refining Void Daoist Venerable would have personally demonstrated the technique long ago.

But the magic of immortality is hard to change!

Even if a Daoist master at the Refining Void Dao Venerable level were to arbitrarily alter or simplify the "Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Formula," it would be superfluous.

"Oh, so how does Junior Brother plan to simplify it?" Jiang Chuan Zhenjun asked casually, without much hope.

To put it dramatically, Chen Beiwu's claim that he has successfully grasped the basics of immortal techniques is more acceptable to him than a simplified version of immortal techniques.

The reason Jiang Chuan Zhenjun continued this topic was simply to find out his junior brother's thoughts so that he could bring the latter back to the right path.

To prevent my junior brother from going down the path of simplifying immortal techniques and wasting his precious cultivation time.

"The primordial primordial energy gives birth to all things; the golden elixir is circulated nine times, returning to the innate state."

"Taiyi is the one where the five elements rotate, yin and yang intertwine, and the golden elixir is formed, allowing one to return to the primordial state..."

To be on the safe side, Chen Beiwu carefully chose his words and explained his insights into the Five Directions and Five Elders Taiyi Pill Forging Method and the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Pill Formula one by one.

At first, Jiang Chuan Zhenjun didn't take it seriously, but as time went by, his expression became more and more solemn.

"The Five Elements revolve and circulate throughout the Six Realms; the Five Elders guard their positions, and the Primordial Chaos begins to emerge."

"Based on the five elements of the human body, the five elements mountain embryo is formed, the Qi is refined into truth, and the five elements of heaven and earth are connected to achieve true unity."

This allows one to draw upon the acquired Qi from the five directions, organize the precious light of the five elements, form the true Qi of the innate five elements, generate the Taiyi true seed, break through all obstacles of the five elements, and glimpse the primordial golden nature.

After saying his last insight, Chen Beiwu noticed a look of confusion flash in Jiang Chuan Zhenjun's eyes, as if he had encountered something unbelievable.

'My junior brother's idea actually works!'

After careful deduction, Jiang Chuan Zhenjun took a deep breath and suppressed the shock in his heart.

With his level of expertise, he couldn't see any problems with his junior brother's simplified deduction.

"Is there anything wrong?"

Noticing Jiang's intense gaze, Chen Beiwu spoke frankly.

"No." Jiang Chuan Zhenjun shook his head, his gaze fixed on Chen Beiwu as if he were looking at a monster: "Was the simplification of the cultivation method your own idea, or did someone else guide you?"

"I just came up with this on my own. What do you think, senior brother? Is it feasible?" Chen Beiwu asked.

The derivation of techniques and their practical application are two different things.

To cultivate the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique using the Five Directions and Five Elders Taiyi Elixir Forging Method, one needs to overcome many barriers.

Senior Brother Jiang is a Nascent Soul True Monarch, whose cultivation level far surpasses Chen Beiwu's. His advice is of great reference value and may save him from many detours.

"No problem, you can continue to simplify the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Formula following this approach."

Jiang Chuan Zhenjun nodded slightly and patted Chen Beiwu on the shoulder to encourage him, but did not offer any guidance.

Guidance?

His junior brother's mastery of the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique has already surpassed his own; giving him casual pointers might actually hinder his junior brother's further progress.

Moreover, what qualifications does he have to instruct a peerless genius who can simplify the Immortal Core Formation technique?

"When does Junior Brother plan to enter the Jade Purity Mountains to attempt to form a contract with the Five Qi Vine?" True Monarch Jiangchuan changed the subject.

He feared he wouldn't be able to answer Chen Beiwu's question if they continued discussing the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Technique. "It's a bit hasty to enter the depths of the Jade Purity Mountains to undergo trials now. I think it would be more prudent to wait until Golden Egg's cultivation reaches the peak of Foundation Establishment," Chen Beiwu said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan Zhenjun was momentarily speechless.

The Heavenly Mystic Beasts and Creation Beasts deep within the Jade Purity Mountains are all highly intelligent beings.

Ordinary students of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect do encounter some difficulties when entering the Jade Purity Mountains, but they also know which cultivators they can tease and which they should treat with caution.

Clearly, his junior brother was someone the four realms of the Jade Purity Mountain Range's mystical beasts should treat with utmost care.

"However, being more cautious is also a good idea." Jiang Chuan Zhenjun picked up his teacup, took a sip, and did not reveal any more inside information about the Yuqing Mountains to Chen Beiwu.

After all, the Jade Purity Immortal Sect must maintain apparent fairness, otherwise the cultivators within the sect will more or less harbor disloyal thoughts.

Upon noticing the direction of the teapot spout, Chen Beiwu took the initiative to get up and leave after exchanging a few words.

Only after his junior brother's figure disappeared did Jiang Chuan Zhenjun's calm expression begin to crumble.

Could there really be such a genius in the world?

If Junior Brother can successfully simplify the immortal techniques and form the Primordial Golden Core, he will definitely receive a great reward from the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, become famous throughout the Immortal Alliance, and even gain the qualification to meet the Refining Void Dao Venerable.

'It's a pity the Jiang family doesn't have a suitable daughter of heaven,' Jiang Chuan Zhenjun murmured.

Junior Brother Chen has a bright future that is clearly visible to the naked eye.

If the Jiang family could form a marriage alliance with them, they could maintain their status and wealth for at least several generations.

As for the matter of the junior brother simplifying the "Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Elixir Manual", it is of great importance and he needs to inform his master.

……

Three days passed in a blink of an eye.

Qiyunju, a cave dwelling of the Three Sacred Mountains.

Chen Beiwu slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Gulu."

With a flick of its tail, the golden egg leaped out of the icy blue pool and landed beside Chen Beiwu, its body covered in water-jade scales that slowly disappeared.

"Wang."

Tie Dan stood up and growled, rubbing his head against Chen Beiwu's thigh.

"It's time to get ready to leave." Chen Beiwu smiled.

Three days was enough time for him to identify and address his shortcomings and to spend a large amount of spiritual energy preparing various life-saving measures.

Even if a Golden Core cultivator were to attack him during this major battle between the two sects, Chen Beiwu was confident that he could retreat safely.

As for the Nascent Soul True Monarch?

Chen Beiwu believed that the sect must have a backup plan and would not allow a True Monarch-level cultivator from the Heavy Gold Sect to act arbitrarily.

"Buzz!"

As the golden light engulfed his body, Chen Beiwu, carrying the Golden Egg and Iron Egg, instantly appeared in the Southern Wilderness Cave. He then immediately spotted the communication talisman outside the cave.

Chen Beiwu scanned the area with his divine sense and discovered that it was a gathering notice sent by Senior Sister Yun.

At Shenshi (3-5 PM), in the Hall of Justice.

As Chen Beiwu entered the main hall, the first person he saw was his senior sister, who wore an ice silk veil and had long, black hair that reached her waist like a fairy in a painting. The second person he saw was his senior sister, Yun, who had a solemn expression.

'Wait, something's wrong!'

Chen Beiwu narrowed his eyes, sensing that Senior Sister Zhu's aura was somewhat ethereal, and even her spiritual strength exceeded the range of Foundation Establishment cultivators, making him feel a slight threat.

'Could it be that Senior Sister has already advanced to the Golden Core stage?'

Chen Beiwu's eyes changed slightly; this was the only possibility he could think of.

Foundation Establishment cultivators are no match for him; only Golden Core cultivators can put pressure on Chen Beiwu.

"Huh, it turns out we really didn't hide it from Junior Brother Chen." Zhu Qiong looked at Yun Yishu, a slight smile playing on her lips. "It seems Junior Sister Yun knows Junior Brother Chen very well."

"Don't change the subject." Yun Yishu held out her right hand and said calmly, "You've already lost."

"Losing is losing, it's just a single Blood Pill." Zhu Qiong flipped her hand, and a jade bottle instantly fell into Yun Yishu's sleeve.

After doing all this, she looked at Chen Beiwu with a scrutinizing gaze, and then gave a slight bow: "Greetings, Daozi."

The world is full of wonders.

During her ten years of wandering in the mortal world, she casually recruited dozens, if not dozens, of talented cultivators for her sect.

Even Zhu Qiong herself did not expect that she would be able to recruit a Daoist disciple who is one in a million for the sect.

Chen Beiwu took a half step back, sidestepped to avoid the courtesy, and raised his hand in a gesture of support, saying, "Senior Sister, why must you do this?"

"These are the sect's rules."

After Zhu Qiong finished her greetings, she gently raised her hand, and the veil on her face fell like smoke, revealing her stunningly beautiful face with crescent-shaped eyebrows and eyes as clear as autumn water.

“If you’re not used to it, junior brother, we can call each other by our own names. I’ll call you Daozi, and you can call me Senior Sister.”

"Alright, Qiong'er, stop fooling around."

Just then, a figure dressed in a black Taoist robe suddenly appeared, the flame patterns of punishment embroidered on the hem of the robe flickering with each step.

Without a doubt, this is a third-tier superior-grade treasure robe that only the head of the sect's judicial hall is qualified to wear.

"Greetings, Master." Chen Beiwu and the other two bowed to Zhu Shaoyuan in unison.

"Get up." Zhu Shaoyuan's eyes showed satisfaction.

After traveling for ten years, his daughter Zhu Qiong finally became a Golden Elixir Immortal.

The newly accepted disciple possesses a talent that is rare even in a million years, and becomes a Daoist disciple of the sect.

How could he not be satisfied with such a double blessing?

'The rumors are indeed true. Peerless geniuses all possess extraordinary fortune that can bring blessings to their families and sects. No wonder the patriarch did not hesitate to designate Chen Zi'ang as the Dao Child,' Zhu Shaoyuan thought to himself.

According to his speculation, even if Zhu Qiong takes the Golden Palace Pill, the probability of successfully forming the core on the first try is only 20%.

Because Zhu Qiong had extremely high aspirations, she chose to use the "Suppressing Dao Furnace Elixir Method" to form her elixir, attempting to form a Grade 3 Furnace Golden Elixir, which was far more difficult than that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Fortunately, Qiong'er had good luck and eventually succeeded.

Thinking of this, Zhu Shaoyuan looked at Chen Beiwu with increasing satisfaction.

If his daughter hadn't been uninterested, he might have even considered bringing the two of them together.

But there are more important things to deal with now.

"Buzz!"

Zhu Shaoyuan waved his right hand, and a map detailing the internal spiritual veins of the Biyuan Mountains slowly unfolded.

On the southwestern edge of the map, a dazzling golden light stands out, which is the Void Gold Marrow Mine that the Heavy Gold Sect has secretly occupied.

"In this great battle between the two sects, what results do you think need to be achieved before you can declare a complete victory to the Earthly Realm?"

To test the three men's overall perspective, Zhu Shaoyuan asked in a deep voice.

(End of this chapter)