360: Low-level Heavenly Rank Cultivation Techniques

After the turmoil caused by the four-colored pill thunder had slightly subsided, and the list of tribute gifts from various powers had been organized and stored, Jiang Donghua found a moment of leisure and sought out Mu Qingxian, who was currently handling Valley affairs.

Seeing Jiang Donghua take the initiative to visit, Mu Qingxian, the normally dignified Valley Master, immediately put down the jade slip in her hand, a bright smile blooming on her face, her tone expressing familiarity.

"Martial Uncle, what brings you here? Do you need any medicinal ingredients for alchemy? I will immediately have someone prepare them."

Jiang Donghua waved his hand, getting straight to the point.

"I'm not short on medicinal ingredients for now. I want to ask you, does the Sound Valley's Scripture Pavilion contain any Fire Attribute Heaven Rank cultivation techniques?"

Hearing this, a look of understanding flashed across Mu Qingxian's beautiful eyes.

Once Martial Uncle reached his current realm, seeking more profound cultivation techniques to comprehend the Great Dao and solidify his foundation was perfectly normal.

She immediately nodded, her tone carrying a hint of pride.

"Of course we do! Martial Uncle, please follow me."

With that, she personally led the way, taking Jiang Donghua toward the Sound Valley's vital area—the Cultivation Technique Pavilion.

The Sound Valley's Cultivation Technique Pavilion was situated in a secluded valley, its exterior ancient and simple, yet subtly protected by powerful spatial fluctuations and energy barriers.

What caught Jiang Donghua's eye was that the auras emanating from the two Gray-Robed Elders meditating at the entrance of the pavilion had actually reached the Dou Zun level!

Although they only seemed to be one or two-star, using two Dou Zuns to guard the Cultivation Technique Pavilion showed the Sound Valley's emphasis on its heritage.

The two Dou Zun Elders clearly already knew Jiang Donghua's identity. Seeing him arrive with the Valley Master, they immediately opened their eyes, not blocking them, but simply nodding slightly in respect.

Jiang Donghua also nodded in return, following Mu Qingxian into the pavilion.

The internal space of the Cultivation Technique Pavilion was far vaster than it looked from the outside, clearly utilizing spatial expansion techniques.

Rows of jade bookshelves floated in mid-air, displaying countless scrolls and jade slips that emitted various colors of light and different energy fluctuations.

Mu Qingxian directly led Jiang Donghua to an area enveloped in a reddish-orange glow.

What was stored here were the Fire Attribute cultivation techniques collected by the Sound Valley throughout its generations.

Jiang Donghua's Soul Power swept through, and he quickly pinpointed the scrolls emitting the strongest energy fluctuations—they were indeed Fire Attribute cultivation techniques of the Heaven Rank Low Tier.

He casually pulled one over and probed it with his Soul Power.

"Burning Heaven Sound Fire Art," Heaven Rank Low Tier.

The Fire Attribute Dou Qi cultivated was intensely violent, especially skilled at activating Sound Wave Dou Techniques in the form of flames. The combination of sound and fire multiplied its power.

He switched to another one.

"Nine Revolutions Phoenix Cry Art," Heaven Rank Low Tier.

The cultivation technique was extremely Yang and rigid. The Dou Qi, like Phoenix Fire, possessed a certain purification effect. When circulated, it was accompanied by a clear cry that could shock the mind, requiring high resilience from the cultivator's soul.

He switched once more.

"Red Serpent Poison Fire Art," Heaven Rank Low Tier.

The Dou Qi cultivated by this technique contained fire poison, making it sinister and overbearing. It required specific pills to resolve the backlash of the fire poison, making it unsuitable for those without firm resolve.

Jiang Donghua looked through five or six Fire Attribute cultivation techniques of the Heaven Rank Low Tier, but his brow furrowed slightly.

These cultivation techniques were undoubtedly Heaven Rank in quality, but they were all too specialized.

They either forcibly tied into Sound Wave Dou Techniques, or pursued strange side effects like poison fire and sonic deterrence, deviating from the core essence that Fire Attribute Dou Qi should possess: purity, explosiveness, and the intent to burn all things to ashes.

For Jiang Donghua, who pursued the origin of the Great Dao and wanted to draw upon the strengths of many schools to solidify his own foundation, these techniques, though unique, seemed to take a niche path and were not the best reference material he currently needed.

Mu Qingxian had been paying attention to Jiang Donghua's expression. Seeing his slight frown, without any look of pleasant surprise, but rather a hint of undetectable awkwardness—as if the techniques were unsuitable but he didn't want to say so directly—she, as the Valley Master, immediately felt a bit embarrassed. Her pretty face slightly flushed, and she explained in a low voice.

"Martial Uncle, please understand, the Sound Valley's collection of cultivation techniques has always been this way."

"The founding principle of our sect lies in the Way of Music, so the techniques collected and created by past generations mostly revolve around this core or complement it."

"Although these Fire Attribute cultivation techniques have reached the Heaven Rank, they all bear the imprint of the Sound Valley, aiming to perfectly integrate into our Sound Valley's Dou Technique system. We truly do not have many of the Heaven Rank Fire techniques from the outside world that pursue ultimate destruction and pure rigidity."

Her tone carried a mix of helplessness and shame.

It was true that their sect was powerful and extensive, but the fact that they lacked the common, top-tier item that Martial Uncle needed most was quite awkward.

Hearing this, Jiang Donghua understood.

This was like a century-old aristocratic family specializing in musical instruments; their top treasures were naturally mostly music-related. If you suddenly asked them for a peerless battle saber forged purely for hacking on the battlefield, they might genuinely not have one that perfectly met the requirements.

He put down the scroll in his hand and smiled helplessly.

"No matter. As long as it is Heaven Rank Low Tier, it will suffice. How about that copy of the Nine Revolutions Phoenix Cry Art?"

Hearing Jiang Donghua's words, the embarrassment in Mu Qingxian's heart finally dissipated, and she quickly said.

"Martial Uncle, you speak too seriously. It is its honor that you would consider this 'Nine Revolutions Phoenix Cry Art.' The technique is right here; Martial Uncle, please feel free to study it."

With a gentle wave of her jade hand, the reddish-orange jade slip recording the "Nine Revolutions Phoenix Cry Art" floated lightly in front of Jiang Donghua.

A Heaven Rank cultivation technique of this caliber was a sect-protecting treasure for any faction, but Mu Qingxian offered it to Jiang Donghua without reservation, showing her deep trust and reliance on him.

Jiang Donghua did not stand on ceremony. He reached out and took the jade slip. It was warm to the touch, and he could sense the scorching energy and a faint, subtle sense of clear crying contained within.

He nodded.

"Alright, I will take this for a look then."

With that, he turned and left the Cultivation Technique Pavilion, heading straight back to his quiet room, which was protected by multiple layers of restrictions.

Sandalwood incense curled inside the quiet room, isolating it from all external disturbances.

Jiang Donghua sat cross-legged on the cushion. Without performing any complicated ritual, he simply inserted his Soul Power slowly into the jade slip.

In an instant, a massive stream of information surged into his Sea of Consciousness like a tide.

The complex circulation routes of the technique, the ingenious methods for Dou Qi transformation, the trick to using the clear cry like a phoenix's call to shake the soul, and the crucial secrets for condensing the ultimate Yang Phoenix Fire—all these profound mysteries were presented before his eyes in minute detail.

If it were an ordinary Dou Zun, even a High Tier Dou Zun, upon obtaining a Heaven Rank cultivation technique, they would need to calm their minds and spend days or even months slowly understanding and scrutinizing it, fearing the slightest mistake.

But for Jiang Donghua, this process was much simpler.

After approximately the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Jiang Donghua slowly opened his eyes. The reddish-orange jade slip in his hand seemed to have dimmed slightly, but the cultivation technique information contained within had been completely read and engraved in his mind.

"Hmm, the effect of the Phoenix Cry to calm the mind and suppress the soul is quite interesting; it offers a slight benefit in stabilizing the soul and resisting external demons. As for its flame power, it is indeed a cut above typical Earth Rank High Tier techniques, which is barely sufficient."

He muttered softly to himself and casually placed the jade slip aside.

[Host: Jiang Donghua]

[Realm: First Revolution Dou Zun Peak (13000 / 45000)]

[Main Cultivation Technique: Nine Revolutions Phoenix Cry Art (Heaven Rank Low Tier)]

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