My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 379 The Secret Technique Acquired
Shen Changchuan eventually obtained from Wu Tianhao the secret technique called "Gathering Qi and Returning to Origin" used for breaking through realms.

Wu Tianhao didn't make him pay any price.
In fact,
When Shen Changchuan revealed his intention, Wu Tianhao immediately took it out.

Although Shen Changchuan also said that he would not accept a reward without merit, he offered to help solve some troubles or purchase some spirit stones.

But Wu Tianhao refused.

"No need for any price or anything like that."

"This thing is not anything precious. It was just something I obtained by chance when I was exploring the ruins of a cave dwelling of someone from before. It is a method created by that person. It is useful for someone at the peak of the third level of the Nascent Soul Realm, but it is not a remarkable secret technique."

"There's no need for formalities between us, fellow disciples."

"If you really feel bad about it, then consider this as payment for solving that Baiji Kongyuan problem and saving your senior brother a big trouble."

At that time, Wu Tianhao still had some complicated feelings.

How can it not be complicated?
When they first met, the other party was just a junior in the mid-stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

And myself,
It has been twenty years since I was promoted to the Nascent Soul stage!
But now?

Wu Tianhao could sense it.
His current strength is probably far inferior to his opponent's!

at least,

If he were to face hundreds of Kong Yuan's schemes...
Even if he uses secret techniques and goes all out, the final result will only be that he loses more often than he loses.

But Shen Changchuan was already able to easily kill his opponent!
In comparison, the difference in strength is obvious.

If we're talking about three years ago,

When facing Deng Xin of the Seven Absolutes Sect deep in the Demon Beast Mountain Forest, their strength was still roughly equal.

So now,

The other person has already quickly overtaken me.

even,
If Shen Changchuan were to break through to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul stage, both his magical power and divine sense would undergo a qualitative change.
Then his strength will take another leap forward!

He reached a level that Wu Tianhao could hardly match!

He watched helplessly as a junior, far less capable than himself, quickly caught up.
Until it surpasses itself by a large margin and leaves itself behind.

Wu Tianhao's thoughts were naturally incredibly complex.

However, despite this,

However, he did not have any interest in this and refused to hand over the breakthrough technique to Shen Changchuan.

If the difference isn't significant, jealousy might arise.

But if the difference is too great, jealousy and such will cease to exist.

Wu Tianhao had to admit that

Perhaps he is seen as a genius by others.

But in front of a prodigy like Shen Changchuan, they are nothing!
His cultivation level improved rapidly in just ten years, rising from the third level of the Qi Induction Realm to the third level of the Nascent Soul Realm, completely leaping across an entire major realm.
And all along the way,
He constantly fought against the odds and killed enemies, possessing combat power that surpassed his own realm, making him virtually invincible among those of the same realm!
Such an achievement,
That's enough to make Wu Tianhao completely convinced!

"This Qi Gathering and Returning to Origin Secret Technique, to put it simply, is actually the forced compression of the body's magical power, followed by the use of immense pressure to forcefully break through the bottleneck of the third peak."

"While this method allows cultivators to forcefully break through barriers and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, it also brings numerous hidden dangers."

"For example, during the process of compressing magical power to break through a barrier, the continuous pressure will put a great burden on the meridians in the body. Until the moment of forcibly breaking through the barrier, the magical power that has been compressed for a long time may be released suddenly, causing impact damage to the meridians in the dantian!"

"That's why I said back then there would be lingering problems that would need to be addressed gradually in the future."

Wu Tianhao not only handed over the secret technique to Shen Changchuan without any cost,
They also told me all the shortcomings.

Simultaneously,

He also advised Shen Changchuan:
“Junior brother, you don’t need to rush. Maintain your condition, cultivate day and night, and try to touch or even break through that bottleneck again and again. With your talent, you can complete the breakthrough in two to three years.”

"Don't be fooled by the fact that this secret technique can help you break through to a higher realm faster. In reality, the aftereffects of the breakthrough may require you to spend several times more time and effort to make up for them."

"There's no need to be in such a hurry," Wu Tianhao advised, his words carrying a hint of earnest concern.

He didn't want Shen Changchuan to act rashly for the sake of momentary pleasure.
This means that it will take several years or even more than ten years to make up for it later.

This will have endless consequences.

Regarding Wu Tianhao's concern,

Shen Changchuan was also grateful.

He said he was only using it as a reference and would not be eager for quick success.

Wu Tianhao was finally able to relax a little.

The secret technique in hand

Farewell, Wu Tianhao
Shen Changchuan also returned to his temporary cave dwelling.

He began to comprehend the secret technique of gathering and returning qi to its origin.

One day later,

He fully comprehended the secret techniques of Qi Absorption and Return to Origin.
Shen Changchuan, however, fell into deep thought.

"So that's how it is! No wonder this secret technique can help people break through to the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm!"

"That's an interesting idea!"

"However, the long-term consequences could be significant."

"In essence, this secret technique is about continuously compressing and then using the power generated by a sudden burst to forcefully break through the bottleneck in one fell swoop!"

"But this method of breakthrough is not much different from planting a bomb inside the body and then detonating it, using the force of the explosion to break through the bottleneck."

"The consequences of this are enormous!"

Shen Changchuan frowned slightly.

The negative effects of this secret technique are indeed considerable.

A slight mistake could lead to the rupture of the meridians in the dantian (lower abdomen).
Even if one successfully breaks through the bottleneck, it will inevitably cause hidden injuries within the dantian meridians, thus affecting future cultivation.

In the future, I will have to spend more time using my magical power to nourish and restore my dantian meridians.

This,

However, this led to some conflict with Shen Changchuan.

"We can't afford to suffer endless consequences for a moment's pleasure!"

Shen Changchuan shook his head.

Just as Senior Brother Wu Tianhao said, with his talent and his cultivation foundation,
At worst, I can spend two or three years honing my skills at the peak of the three realms.

Grind it slowly.
Eventually, one will be able to overcome this bottleneck.

There is no need to rush for quick success.

at this point,
Shen Changchuan did not lie to Wu Tianhao.

He is not the kind of person who only cares about immediate gains.

"Unfortunately, it seems we can only place our hopes on the Golden Wind and Jade Dew Gu."

"A cultivation speed increase of more than double should also allow me to break through the bottleneck quickly."

"Sigh, I wonder when Master will return. Oh well, I'll wait here for now. In the meantime, I can also inquire and gather information about the Gold-Eating Spirit Butterfly in the trading market. If I can get any information here, that would be even better."

"Furthermore, I cannot slack off in my cultivation. If I can break through to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul stage before finding the Gold-Devouring Spirit Butterfly and refining the Golden Wind Jade Dew Gu, that would be excellent!"

(End of this chapter)