134: Two Secret Manuals

"Those who entered earlier definitely have more points than the newcomers, so the newcomers definitely won't be able to get good Cultivation locations."

With a single sentence, Feng Ming grasped the key issue.

Lu Qianqian looked at him with admiration.

"That is indeed the case."

"But those are the rules, and the veteran Disciples also started as new Disciples."

Feng Ming shook his head, "If the Liangzhou Trial happened once a year, that would be understandable. Once the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters above leave, the Disciples below would naturally be able to enjoy good Cultivation locations."

"The problem is that they won't be leaving anytime soon, so they will suppress the Disciples who come later."

"Doesn't that mean those who want to work hard to Cultivate have no chance at all?"

"This means that Disciples with a later entry are already at a disadvantage in terms of resources from the very beginning."

Lu Qianqian shook her head, "That's not necessarily true. They can improve their strength through external means, like Medicinal Pills or Heaven And Earth Treasures."

Feng Ming sighed and smiled, "If they can't even get the best Cultivation locations, do you think these people can compete with the others when it comes to Medicinal Pills and Heaven And Earth Treasures?"

As Feng Ming spoke, he raised his finger and pointed to the two highest positions on the rockery, saying, "One of them is Huangfu Jing's position, right?"

Lu Qianqian nodded in surprise, "How did you know?"

Feng Ming asked again, "Then what about the other one?"

Lu Qianqian was a bit embarrassed, "That is my position."

Feng Ming was stunned. He looked at Lu Qianqian and said, "You capitalist, to think you're mingling among us beasts of burden."

Lu Qianqian spoke up, unconvinced, "You cannot slander me! My position was obtained through my own hard work. I was also at the bottom when I started."

Feng Mian also spoke up from the side, "Second brother, that is just the rule of the Sect. Don't take it too seriously."

Feng Ming smiled and shook his head, "That's because you guys are too naive. I think the Sect must have other similar places for Cultivation. Tell me about them."

"Besides this rockery, the Sect also has a training ground that was previously the Dao field of a Senior who Cultivated lightning-type Cultivation Techniques. It was developed by the Sect Master for Cultivation purposes."

"However, only experts below the Nascent Soul Realm can comprehend it, and for experts at this level, obtaining one Legacy is already very impressive!"

"Of course, it's impossible to get too many. At least until now, no one has obtained more than two Legacies."

"Besides, greed leads to poor digestion; in the path of Cultivation, one should not be greedy."

Feng Ming nodded; that was true.

"Are there any Senior Brothers or Senior Sisters who have achieved great success?"

Relatively speaking, Feng Ming was more concerned about this.

"There is one. He even shared the same surname as the previous Senior. He comprehended a set of Cultivation Techniques and obtained first place in the Liangzhou Trial, but after being enfeoffed by King Haoyue, he disappeared without a trace."

"Everyone speculated that he must have gone on some confidential mission."

Feng Ming and the others were dumbfounded. Just by comprehending a Secret Manual from the inscriptions on the Dao field, he was already that powerful.

Then if someone comprehended everything on the entire Dao field, how powerful would they be?

Of course, in the path of Cultivation, it mainly depends on Opportunity. Some people go and can comprehend it immediately, while others go and, no matter how long they try to comprehend, they gain nothing.

Such things cannot be forced.

Otherwise, I fear the Dao field would have been snatched away by people.

Feng Ming asked a question he was very concerned about: whether there was a time limit for comprehension inside that Dao field.

Such a good thing, in all likelihood, cannot be comprehended casually.

Lu Qianqian smiled, "Of course it cannot be comprehended casually; it also requires points to exchange for it."

Feng Ming's mouth twitched. It was just as he had guessed; people with points could walk sideways wherever they went.

Those without points are nothing.

"Besides that, there is also the Lingxiao Pagoda. Inside the pagoda, there are residual Clones left behind by outstanding Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters from various generations, used to temper the Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters who come after."

"Let's put it this way: anyone who clears the Lingxiao Pagoda will definitely be able to get the qualification for the Liangzhou Trial; it's equivalent to being guaranteed a spot."

"After all, being able to pass the Trial means one's strength is in the top ten of the Sect. Of course, in reality, there aren't many who can clear it in a year, so as long as you keep your progress ahead, it's fine."

"This has to do with the design of the Lingxiao Pagoda. Inside is a separate space, and everyone who enters has their own progress. But each person only has one chance. Once you have entered, if you go in again later, you will be randomized to someone else's progress."

"People inside don't know the time outside, so there will be special people to notify them."

Feng Ming could understand this point.

In case someone encounters some stubbornness or is quite persistent, and after entering, refuses to come out without clearing it.

But if there is a major event outside, or if it is time for the Trial, someone must go and call them out.

While they were talking, they had already arrived at the registration office.

Lu Qianqian took two sets of documents and handed them to Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan, "Fill in your information, and then you will get an entry Secret Manual."

"But it's a choice between two."

Feng Ming took the data sheet in his hand and took a look; it was not much different from what he had filled out in Liumian Prefecture before.

They also quickly finished filling out the information.

Lu Qianqian brought two Secret Manual scrolls over and placed them in front of them.

Feng Ming saw that the two Secret Manuals were written with "Xining Art" and "Ximin Art" respectively.

Jiang Shuwan took a look and frowned, "Qianqian, is there any difference between these two Secret Manuals?"

Lu Qianqian looked at Feng Mian with a smile.

After all, they had come all the way together, and this guy was also a veteran Disciple of the Sect; she couldn't rely entirely on her own tongue, right?

Receiving Lu Qianqian's gaze, Feng Mian said, "These two Secret Manuals, one is used to hide one's aura, but at most, it can only make it impossible for an expert with strength one major level higher than oneself to discover it. Once it exceeds that, it is useless."

"The other one is the complete opposite; it makes the Cultivator extremely sensitive to auras, thereby allowing them to perceive whether there is anyone hiding nearby."

Feng Ming understood as soon as he heard it.

Two Secret Manuals: one can conceal one's own aura, while the other can strengthen one's sensitivity to auras.

Jiang Shuwan asked curiously, "Which one of these two is the most powerful?"

Hearing this, Feng Ming laughed.

Isn't this just like the person selling the spear and the shield?

His spear is very powerful, and his shield is also very powerful, but if they attack each other, the result is awkward.

Feng Mian said, "Gifts for new Disciples, what good things could they possibly be? Just pick one. If it's the popular choice, it's the Xining Art."

"The latter one is a bit useless, it doesn't have much use. Besides, everyone who just enters the Sect is a newbie; even if you discover the other party, you might not be able to beat them."

"Hurry up and choose; there are other things to do later."

Feng Ming did not hesitate either; after all, things that can be given out as gifts are indeed not very good things.

Jiang Shuwan and Feng Ming both chose the first Secret Manual.

Lu Qianqian gave them the Secret Manuals and told them to Cultivate more when they had time.

Then she looked at Jiang Shuwan and Feng Mian and said, "I am going to take my brother-in-law to report to Pill Peak now. What are your plans?"

"By the way, classes haven't officially started yet, so you don't need points to Cultivate over at Lingshan. If you want to go, just go and try it out."