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With the successful conclusion of the negotiations, Elder Third Elder Li Yin and Fourth Elder Li Rongchang immediately fulfilled their promises.

They each opened their storage rings and took out the Cultivation Techniques and Spiritual Artifacts within, holding nothing back.

There were a total of six Cultivation Techniques: "Profound Cloud Step, Fire Cloud Palm, Vajra Roar, Shadow Leg Technique, Mithril Needle, and Rock Body Tempering Art."

On the Tianwu Continent, Cultivation Techniques are divided into four Ranks: "Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow." Each Rank is further divided into Low Grade, Medium Grade, High Grade, and Supreme Grade.

Among them, Profound Cloud Step was of the highest quality, a Yellow Rank Supreme Grade Cultivation Technique, followed by Fire Cloud Palm, Mithril Needle, and Vajra Roar, which were Yellow Rank High Grade.

As for Shadow Leg Technique and Rock Body Tempering Art, they were the lowest, being Yellow Rank Medium Grade.

Fourth Elder Li Rongchang, who was standing by, continuously explained the different uses of these Cultivation Techniques, their Ranks, and their Cultivation requirements, and so on…

At this moment, Li Tan looked at the Cultivation Techniques before him and was momentarily at a loss for how to choose. He had a significant drawback!

In the past, he had no access to Cultivation Techniques, and now he was busy every day, so he naturally knew nothing about the various schools of Cultivation Techniques!

Therefore, he lowered his posture and humbly consulted the two Elders before him.

After all, the two Elders were powerful Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and given their age, their insights and understanding, even just a few casual words, could greatly benefit Li Tan.

The two Elders looked surprised. They would not be deceived by Li Tan's demeanor; after all, just a moment ago, this young man...

His words were sharp, sarcastic, and every sentence was like a blade, pressing them so hard they couldn't lift their heads! They were gasping for air.

However, since Li Tan was humbly seeking advice, they naturally wouldn't hold back.

After all, this young man before them was very likely to become the Second Elder of the Li Family in the future!

They would see each other often, so it was naturally wise to establish a good relationship now, especially since Li Yong was behind him.

If they soured their relationship with Li Yong over such a small matter, that would truly be "picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons."

Being overly concerned with small immediate losses while neglecting greater interests often leads to people losing out big for small gains...

Therefore, facing Li Tan's humble inquiries, Third Elder Li Yin and Li Rongchang naturally did not hold back; they could be said to have told him everything they knew.

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Third Elder Li Yin and Li Rongchang were both true old foxes. How could they willingly take out their treasures themselves? They quickly called for the rest of the Elders to come.

With the negotiations concluded, there was no need for further verbal disputes. In the absence of conflict, everyone conversed and laughed freely.

There was no exclusion or suppression of Li Tan due to his identity. Among the six Elders of the Elder faction, all except the Eighth Elder were present, which could be said to have given him ample Face.

As for the Eighth Elder's absence, Li Tan naturally didn't think much of it.

"Elders, the reward for the previous negotiation was five thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, one Cultivation Technique, and two Dao Artifacts, all of Rank One."

Seeing that the Elders before him remained motionless, as if stuck in a stalemate, Li Tan had no choice but to break the silence first.

Looking at the group of old foxes before him, all pretending to be confused while clearly understanding, afraid that their treasures would be chosen, they were expressing their feelings instead of discussing the main topic.

Third Elder Li Yin and Li Rongchang also had displeased expressions at this time, their brows slightly furrowed. After all, they had set an example and acted as pioneers.

In contrast, the old foxes before them were still making excuses and feigning ignorance.

"Even a clay figure has three parts of fire."

Third Elder Li Yin also grumbled discontentedly: "I say, you old ghosts, don't take advantage and then act coy."

"The three of us negotiated here for a long time, and finally reached an agreement, then we called you over to take out your treasures, and now you're hesitating."

Li Rongchang, beside him, also angrily echoed: "Old Ghost Ye! Others might make excuses because they are poor, but why are you still pretending to be confused with us?"

"Who doesn't know that Old Ghost Ye is wealthy, practically overflowing with riches? Are you really going to be a miser? Not even a single hair!"

The three Elders in the crowd, seeing their intentions exposed, showed no embarrassment. They just looked at each other with their eyes, showing no intention of taking action.

In common parlance, it means "things are others' until they are in your mouth."

Just as Li Rongchang was about to scold again, the Elder among the three who was called Old Ghost Ye stepped forward first.

"Stop shouting, stop shouting! I'm already a grandfather! I don't want to be scolded like a grandson here by you!"

"Kid, pick. I can't say about Spirit Stones, but Cultivation Techniques and weapons, there are truly many."

Seeing Old Ghost Ye's action, the two behind him also successively opened their storage rings.

Li Rongchang stood up with a cold Face and started teasing again.

"Oh, Old Ghost Ye, you've really stolen a lot! Why don't I see any bellybands? I remember before, your storage ring... had all sorts of colorful, diverse things."

Old Ghost Ye, however, had a calm expression, as if Li Rongchang's words were just rumors.

Looking at the more than twenty Cultivation Techniques before him, Li Tan's thoughts swirled.

He had currently decided to pursue the Corpse Fiend Cultivation path, but if he failed to join the Corpse Wraith Sect, he would need a Righteous Path Cultivation Technique to protect himself.

Demonic Techniques are incredibly powerful, but after all, the Demonic Path is not openly accepted in this Domain.

In the territory of the Righteous Path, those of the Demonic Path are like rats that everyone wants to beat. To minimize trouble, one's Cultivation Technique school naturally cannot be lacking!

After all, in the territory of the Righteous Path, everyone is an Immortal upholding justice and slaying demons!

And in the territory of the Demonic Path, it's obvious to anyone that those of the Righteous Path are hypocrites in their eyes, and they naturally want to eliminate them quickly!

"As the saying goes, 'speak human words to humans, and ghost words to ghosts.'"

Li Tan had already decided to primarily Cultivate the Dao of Corpse Fiend, which naturally had its reasons.

The advantage of Demonic Techniques is their early-stage strength, but they are prone to having one's mind disturbed by Devilish Qi, leading to Heart Demons. However, cultivating Corpse Fiend completely eliminates this concern.

Furthermore, cultivating Corpse Fiend is also the fastest way to enhance Li Tan's combat power. This Dao does not require deliberate practice, focused study, or repeated comprehension. It only needs a few Materials and a corpse, making the entry cost very low.

Even those with a Rank Five Spiritual Root can Cultivate the Dao of Corpse Fiend....

Li Tan cleared his mind and asked himself,

"What do I lack most right now?"

"Unparalleled attack? No, the Corpse Fiend's own combat power is already very considerable."

"Agile assassination ability? No, I can safely hide on the edge of the battlefield, making it impossible for enemies to find me."

A Corpse Fiend is equivalent to half a Puppet. In ancient times, it belonged to the Slave Dao, which had many schools.

The most common ones were: "Corpse Fiend Cultivation, Beast Taming, Mechanical Puppets, or controlling Cultivators with Soul imprints...."

And the biggest drawback of the Slave Dao school is close combat!

Compared to attack, healing, or sneak attacks, what suits him better is undoubtedly defense! And escape speed!

After all, if you can't win, can't you run? If you can't afford to provoke, can't you afford to avoid?

The inherent weakness of the Slave Dao is an eternal truth, unless one Cultivates another school!

Tianwu Continent! Thousands of schools! Within these schools, there are also restraints. Wood restrains earth, earth restrains water, water restrains fire, fire restrains metal, metal restrains wood. All things are interdependent, mutually generating and restraining, endlessly flowing....

And for Cultivators to evaluate a person's attainment in a certain Domain, schools also have Ranks.

Just like Formation Masters and Alchemists, it's exactly the same, only the Rank is not a 'stage,' but rather a unique attainment in that Dao. Rank One is considered entry-level, and Rank Three is a major threshold.

The Ranks among the thousands of schools are: "Apprentice, Scholar, Master, Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster, Supreme Grandmaster, Saint, Great Saint, and Ultimate Saint."