After working for both the righteous and demonic factions, I became a big shot.

When Shen An met his master, it was already evening.

The Moon-Embracing Fairy wasn't too happy at the moment. After all, the fight hadn't happened, and she had even boasted in public that her disciple could make it into the top 32.

"Master, have some water first." Shen An pretended not to notice that his master looked unwell, and first asked his master to sit down, and then went to make a cup of honey water.

For some reason, Fairy Lanyue felt very at ease when she came to her disciple's side, much more relaxed than when she was confronting those old guys in the council hall.

Shen An then took out several pastries he had made himself, all of which were made to suit Lan Yue Fairy's taste.

After taking a bite, Fairy Lanyue was immediately in a good mood; these things were just to her liking.

"Here, disciple, see if you can understand this." Fairy Lanyue casually wiped her fingers on her skirt, completely disregarding her image.

Then, with a flick of her finger, she tossed a simple, unadorned, thread-bound manual with no writing on the cover onto the table.

As soon as this mental cultivation method appeared, the surrounding spiritual energy suddenly became restless and strange. It contained both the purity and righteousness of the righteous path and the murderous aura of the demonic path. The two completely opposite auras, one righteous and one evil, intertwined and entangled, yet they blended perfectly without any conflict.

Shen An's eyes lit up when he saw the manual.

coming!

The mental cultivation method that Master promised!

The quality looks pretty good.

"Master, why do I feel that this cultivation method is somewhat unpredictable?" Shen An asked, looking at the cultivation method with some doubt.

The Moon-Embracing Fairy's expression became unusually serious: "Because this is a mental cultivation method that is both righteous and evil, without any sect or school, not bound by the righteous or evil paths, and not shackled by the rules of heaven and earth."

"The cultivation of righteous cultivators can eliminate evil and preserve righteousness, and establish a noble character, while the cultivation of demonic cultivators can eliminate falsehood and demons, and maintain self-discipline. It all depends on the cultivator's own heart. A righteous heart is the righteous immortal method, while a wicked heart is the demonic demonic art."

Shen An picked up the manual and, combined with his master's words, immediately had the mall appraise its price.

Good guy!

Three hundred thousand spirit stones!

Is it that valuable?

"Many cultivators within the sect have practiced this cultivation method before, but none of them have been able to master it. However, I think you can give it a try."

"If I could cultivate, it would be much easier to infiltrate the righteous path."

"I can't believe it," said the Moon Fairy casually.

Shen An was so frightened that he almost threw the manual away. What undercover agent?

"Master, where does this mental cultivation method come from?"

Shen An already had a plan in mind. His master was truly good to him, and he naturally wanted to be grateful.

"This should be the cultivation method left behind by our ancestor of the Divine Demon Sect before his ascension. Anyway, it's quite good, but no one has been able to master it." Fairy Lanyue continued to eat like a hamster.

Shen Anxin thought to himself, "No wonder it's so valuable. Any cultivation technique that can help someone ascend to immortality is priceless."

"It's strange, the old Grand Elder used to guard this mental cultivation manual more strictly than anyone else, but now he's actually letting you study it." After saying this, Fairy Lanyue finished eating.

She clapped her hands, stood up, looked at Shen An, and said in a serious tone, "Let's not talk about this now. There's something I need to tell you in advance."

Seeing his master's expression, Shen An's heart skipped a beat, and his working-class sense of crisis instantly kicked in: "Master, what is it?"

"All inner disciples who remain in the sect must participate in this competition, and you are no exception," Fairy Lanyue said truthfully.

Shen An's expression instantly stiffened.

The Inner Sect Grand Competition?

He is only at the ninth level of Qi Refining and is preparing to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

What kind of scene is the Inner Sect Grand Competition?

Late Foundation Establishment cultivators are worse off than dogs, while Golden Core cultivators are everywhere.

He's a newbie in the Qi Refining stage, why would he go and participate in the Inner Sect Competition?

"Master, I am only at the ninth level of Qi Refining and have not yet established my foundation. It might be inappropriate for me to participate in the competition." Shen An tried to refuse. What difference was there between this and asking him to go on a team-building trip on the weekend?

All he wants is to make money.

The Moon-Gazing Fairy shrugged, looking helpless: "I argued with a bunch of old guys in the council hall for ages, but I couldn't get you out of it. The rules are set, you have to attend."

"However, it's not all bad. Those old guys said that as long as you can make it into the top 32, you can enter the Scripture Pavilion for two days to study and comprehend it, and you can also receive a mid-grade magic weapon."

Upon hearing this, Shen An fell silent instantly.

The top 32...

This is extremely difficult.

As far as he knew, the weakest among those who made it into the top 32 were at least at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Even if he, a mere ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator, were to successfully establish his foundation immediately, he would at most reach the early stage of foundation establishment; the difference would still be significant.

The Moon-Embracing Fairy gently patted Shen An's shoulder and said, "Disciple, don't be afraid. Over the next few days, I will personally give you special training!"

"I don't expect you to beat everyone. Even if you have to cheat, I'll still lead you to the top 32. We, the people of Lanyue Peak, can't be laughed at. We have to prove ourselves, even if it means losing face!"

Shen An's lips twitched slightly as he looked at his master's spirited appearance.

The leader wants fame and rankings, what can his disciple do but give it a try?

"Alright, you should cultivate diligently and try to comprehend this mental cultivation method. Your master will protect you."

Seeing that things had come to this point, Shen An said no more, but obediently sat down cross-legged and began to try to comprehend this nameless mental cultivation method.

He gave up the adaptive cultivation technique from the shop, after all, he still wanted to enjoy the pleasure of getting 300,000 spirit stones for free.

Moreover, if he doesn't cultivate the mental cultivation method given to him by his master, but instead cultivates a mental cultivation method of unknown origin from elsewhere, his identity might really be exposed.

He seems to have a choice, but in reality, he has no choice.

Shen An suppressed all distracting thoughts and cautiously probed the mental cultivation method with a wisp of divine sense.

The next instant, two completely contradictory yet perfectly harmonious auras enveloped his entire body.

The righteous spiritual energy was as pure and gentle as the moon, cleansing the impurities in his dantian; the demonic energy was as sharp and cold as a blade, silently polishing the meridians throughout his body.

This cultivation method was unlike any other cultivation method he had ever seen, whether righteous or demonic.

Upright yet not pedantic, ruthless yet not violent!

Follow your heart, act according to your thoughts.

Shen An immediately thought to himself, "Holy crap!"

No wonder it costs 300,000 spirit stones. This is no ordinary cultivation method; it's practically tailor-made for someone like him who works for both the righteous and the evil!

Praise be to our ancestor!

His mind was not pure and focused to begin with. When he practiced ordinary orthodox mental techniques or demonic arts, he would feel somewhat awkward and constrained.

But this cultivation technique is a perfect match for him, incredibly smooth.

Almost without conscious effort, the incantation of the technique naturally comes to mind and circulates throughout the body via the meridians.

A gentle evening breeze swept across Lanyue Peak, and the surrounding spiritual energy poured into his body with frenzied energy!

The Moon-Gazing Fairy, who was sitting quietly protecting the Dharma, slightly raised her eyes, and her cool gaze was instantly filled with surprise.

She knew all too well what kind of trick this manual was up to.

Countless geniuses in the sect have tried it over the centuries, and even a few elders have tried to rebuild their cultivation by dispersing their power.

The results of it?

Everything is given away for free; you can't even get your hands on the entry threshold.

Who would have thought that their own little apprentice would master the skills in the blink of an eye!

The Moon-Embracing Fairy's lips curled up slightly, and the slight resentment she felt from the council hall vanished instantly.

My apprentice is the most promising.

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