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Chapter 146 Azure Lotus Sword Technique [Please Subscribe!]

Shen Tu Yu picked up the second jade slip, but did not unfold the light screen. He simply said, "This 'Plain Jade Heart Cleansing Technique' is the cultivation method that your Senior Sister Zhou is currently practicing. This technique is of a yin nature and is quite suitable for female cultivators, so I will not go into further detail."

Chen Qing nodded and looked at Zhou Ruoqing.

Zhou Ruoqing smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Shen Tu Yu picked up the third jade slip and probed it with his divine sense. Another light screen unfolded in front of the three of them.

Chen Qing looked closely and saw five powerful and ancient characters, "Azure Lotus Sword Technique," appearing at the top of the light screen.

Shen Tu Yu's tone became more solemn: "This 'Azure Lotus Sword Technique' was obtained by our ancestor by chance in the depths of an ancient secret realm where the wood elemental spiritual energy was extremely rich. According to the records in the jade slip, this technique was once a famous sword cultivation technique in ancient times."

"You have three spiritual roots: earth, wood, and water. Among them, earth and wood are the most abundant. This cultivation technique happens to emphasize earth and wood the most, which is extremely compatible with your spiritual root aptitude."

Chen Qing's heart stirred slightly. Although he cultivated the water-attribute technique "Mysterious Ice Thorn" when he was refining his Qi, his earth and wood attributes were indeed the most profound.

Chen Qing cupped his hands and said, "Please explain in detail, Martial Uncle."

Shen Tu Yu pointed to the light screen and explained point by point: "The foundation of the 'Azure Lotus Sword Technique' lies in the fertile soil nourishing the wood, and the wood energy generating the sword."

"This cultivation method is divided into nine levels, corresponding to the stages from Foundation Establishment to Nascent Soul. Each level is further divided into two phases: 'Nourishing Qi' and 'Sword Refining.' During cultivation, one first uses earth-elemental spiritual energy as the foundation, cultivating a 'breathing soil' within the dantian. Once the breathing soil is formed, wood-elemental spiritual energy is drawn into the body, using the breathing soil as soil and magical power as water, to plant a natal blue lotus within the dantian."

Chen Qing raised an eyebrow slightly: "Planting green lotus?"

"That's right, it's a seed."

Shen Tu Yu grinned, seemingly finding the cultivation method peculiar as well. "The Azure Lotus is illusory, not real; it is a sword qi embryo formed from wood-elemental spiritual energy. The lotus opens with nine petals, each corresponding to a level of cultivation. The deeper your cultivation level, the higher the grade of the Azure Lotus, and the stronger the Azure Lotus sword qi you refine. When the lotus opens with one petal, the sword qi is comparable to a first-tier magic weapon; when the lotus opens with three petals, the sword qi can slay a peak second-tier demon beast; if the lotus opens with nine petals..." A hint of longing flashed in Shen Tu Yu's eyes: "The jade slip left by the ancestor says that among the practitioners of this cultivation method, there was one who cultivated the Azure Lotus to the point of nine petals perfection. With a single sword strike, all the trees in the world rustled, truly invincible among those of the same level."

Invincible among those of the same level?

Chen Qing was taken aback, wondering who would be stronger between Wang Bu Huo and this person.

But after thinking about it, Chen Qing felt that Wang Bu Huo was probably stronger. Who could beat you if you took on ten opponents at once?

Chen Qing pondered for a moment, then asked, "What is the natal magic weapon of this 'Azure Lotus Sword Technique'?"

Shen Tu Yu chuckled, not surprised by Chen Qing's question.

The natal magic treasure is the foundation upon which a cultivator establishes their path after breaking through to the Golden Core stage. It is closely connected to the cultivator's cultivation techniques, divine soul, and even the foundation of their Great Dao. The stronger the natal magic treasure, the higher the cultivator's combat power ceiling. However, if the natal magic treasure is destroyed, the cultivator's path to enlightenment will essentially come to an end.

Chen Qing's inquiry clearly showed that he was interested in the "Azure Lotus Sword Technique".

Shen Tu Yu pointed to the line of golden characters at the bottom of the light screen: "My natal magic weapon is this green lotus itself."

"After achieving the Golden Core, one can use the Azure Lotus in the Dantian as the foundation, supplemented by three spiritual materials: Thousand-Year Warm Jade, Ten-Thousand-Year Azure, and Earth Core Jade Marrow, and then find a wisp of innate Yi Wood essence to refine the natal magic weapon, the Azure Lotus Sword."

"Once this sword is completed, your Azure Lotus Sword Qi will be able to materialize and truly become a real natal flying sword."

"At that time, sword energy condensing into threads, sword control spanning thousands of miles, sword light splitting, and man and sword becoming one—all will be natural outcomes. If one cultivates to the Nascent Soul stage, the Azure Lotus Sword can undergo a second transformation, becoming a set of Azure Lotus Sword Formations," Shen Tu Yu pondered for a moment, seemingly feeling that words were too inadequate to describe it, and only said, "With your current cultivation level, upon seeing..."

Most likely, your legs will go weak.

Chen Qing looked embarrassed and asked again, "What about the secret techniques?"

Shen Tu Yu held up three fingers: "This technique comes with three core secret arts."

"The first technique is called 'Wood Emperor Spirit Transformation Technique'."

"This technique is specifically designed to counter the Five Elements spells. The Azure Lotus Sword Qi contains pure Wood Qi. Wood overcomes Earth, so it will dissipate instantly when it encounters Earth-based spells. Wood also generates Fire, so it can even use Fire-based spells to its advantage, nourishing the Wood with Fire. If you master this technique, you can suppress the vast majority of Five Elements spells of the same level. If you are fighting someone, you can cut off most of the Five Elements restrictions attached to their magic weapon with a single sword strike."

The second one is called "Breath of Earth Incarnation".

"Based on the Breath of Earth and with Wood Qi as its core, it condenses into an avatar that is exactly the same as your appearance and aura. As long as the avatar remains, your true body can instantly switch positions between the Breath of Earth and the avatar. You can use it to bait deadly attacks, or you can use it to suddenly switch positions and deliver a fatal blow. This thing is your trump card for survival and counterattack."

Chen Qing's eyes lit up, he nodded, and then asked, "And the third one?"

"The third one—" Shen Tu Yu pointed to the large characters at the top of the light screen, "is the true core secret technique of this cultivation method, 'Azure Lotus Sword Domain'."

His tone became more solemn: "You can unleash this technique when you reach the third level, which is the late Foundation Establishment stage. Using the Azure Lotus in your dantian as a conduit, you draw upon the essence of all the plants and trees in the world to condense an Azure Lotus Sword Domain around you. Within the Sword Domain, Azure Lotus sword energy is omnipresent, and all the spiritual energy of the plants and trees is at your disposal. Enemies within it will be constantly annihilated by the sword energy. The number of petals the lotus opens determines the area covered by the Sword Domain. When you cultivate to six petals, sword energy will crisscross within a radius of a hundred feet; when you cultivate to the great perfection of nine petals, you will be the master within the Sword Domain."

After Shen Tu Yu finished speaking, the hall remained silent for a long while.

Chen Qing's breathing became lighter, his heart pounding in his chest, an indescribable impulse surging within him. But he suppressed that impulse, quickly comparing the two cultivation techniques side by side in his mind.

The strength of "The Myriad Beasts Reaching the Heavens" lies in its balance.

The stronger the spirit beast, the stronger the cultivation technique. The three secret techniques complement each other, allowing for a steady and solid approach.

However, in terms of high-end combat power, it is inferior to the "Azure Lotus Sword Technique". Its upper limit depends on the ceiling of spirit beasts.

The strength of the "Azure Lotus Sword Technique" lies in its explosive power.

All three secret techniques are methods of killing. The Azure Lotus Sword Qi breaks through the restrictions, the Breath of Earth clone saves the user's life, and the Azure Lotus Sword Domain can be described as a battlefield master that combines trapping and killing enemies.

Chen Qing quickly pondered. He had a system, so the cultivation speed of both techniques would definitely be fast. Moreover, the spirit beasts would only become stronger in the future. The "Myriad Beasts Reaching the Heavens Technique" had an extremely high ceiling, but it overlapped with his system. He wondered what the specific effects would be after cultivating it.

Chen Qing's gaze darted back and forth between the two jade slips before he suddenly spoke, "Uncle-Master, I have a favor to ask."

"explain."

"Others would be incredibly fortunate to obtain even one of these two cultivation techniques; I should be content."

Chen Qing paused, his expression calm, "It's just that the two methods are completely different. Just looking at the introductions, I really can't tell which one is more suitable for me. Could you let me try practicing each one for a while firsthand? After experiencing them firsthand, I can make a decision."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ruo shook his head speechlessly.

It was only because there weren't many disciples on Beast Taming Peak and everyone had a good relationship that Chen Qing dared to bargain like this in front of Shen Tu Yu.

Shen Tu Yu was also taken aback, then stroked his short, stiff beard and laughed, "You little rascal, most people would be lucky to get even one, but you want to taste the blandness first! Do you think this is a cafeteria picking out dishes?"

Chen Qing gave an awkward smile, but still stared longingly at Shen Tu Yu.

Shen Tu Yu finished laughing, picked up his teacup and took a sip, glancing sideways at Chen Qing: "But what you said makes sense. Although most of us disciples of the Beast Taming Peak have chosen the 'Ten Thousand Beasts Reaching the Heavens Technique,' when it comes to cultivation techniques, if you force yourself to practice something that doesn't suit you, it will only lead to trouble."

Shen Tu Yu pushed the two jade slips forward, and they flew to Chen Qing's side. He said readily, "Here's what we'll do. You can take the first level of each of the two cultivation techniques back with you and try them out for a while. Feel which one suits your qi and meridians better. Once you've made a decision, come back to me for the complete version."

Chen Qing was overjoyed and quickly accepted the two jade slips with both hands, solemnly putting them into his pocket. He then bowed deeply to Shen Tu Yu, saying, "Thank you, Uncle-Master."