67: Chapter 26 Conquest Hall

"Junior Brother Yun, I have spent many years at the Qingming Peak External Affairs Hall, so I have naturally summarized a set of patterns within it."

"Whether it is Cultivation Technique, Divine Ability, or the various arts of cultivation... there are great nuances to all of them."

Liu He looked at Chen Xuan, who was listening attentively.

He stopped repeating himself, having corrected his professional habit.

"These arts of cultivation are first determined by one's Aptitude. I wonder, which one does Junior Brother prefer?" Liu He asked.

Chen Xuan replied, "Alchemy."

Liu He immediately answered, "Alchemy focuses primarily on fire control, and the art of fire control is the core of Alchemy. Therefore, the recommendation is naturally an Alchemy Legacy that focuses on fire control."

"First, there is the Second-Grade Alchemy Legacy, 'Xuanyuan Fire Control Art'. This method is exceptionally profound; it can easily complete the extraction of medicinal herbs, dividing into a thousand flames to condense the medicinal properties of each."

"Finally, when collecting the medicine and condensing the Medicinal Pill, it is the most convenient and controllable. It is the most suitable Alchemy Legacy for an average person to learn and can guarantee a baseline. There are two others..."

Chen Xuan listened to Liu He's introduction and secretly noted down the names.

In his past life, as the president of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce, he had come into contact with quite a few Second-Grade Alchemy Legacies, most of which had requirements for Aptitude, and many even had special requirements.

This caused him great distress. At the same time, limited by his cultivation level and Aptitude, he was almost unable to learn them, and in the end, he could only auction them off.

Now, this Golden Core Sect was clearly superior to the various Second-Grade Legacies of his past life, and it was free for Disciples to learn, only requiring the signing of a Dao Contract forbidding them from teaching others.

It is no exaggeration to say that this kind of entry-level benefit is something a Loose Cultivator would hardly dare to imagine.

Just by relying on these Legacies, one could establish a Cultivation Family in their old age and pass it down.

Chen Xuan thought of the Second-Grade Beast Taming Legacy from his past life, which the Liu Family of that time had only allowed a few people to learn after signing a contract.

Since he was not an insider of the Fusheng Sect, having such treatment was to be expected.

"As for the choice of Cultivation Technique, I suggest that Junior Brother should not change your Cultivation Technique again and waste time. Focus on choosing a Cultivation Technique for after Foundation Establishment. I wonder what attribute your Cultivation Technique is?"

In the world of cultivation, inquiring about another person's Cultivation Technique is more or less taboo.

After all, one can devise countermeasures based on the Cultivation Technique, which is akin to revealing one's own weaknesses to others.

Chen Xuan: "Water-attribute, Xuan-Grade Cultivation Technique."

Liu He's eyes narrowed slightly, and he muttered to himself: "Junior Brother Yun's Aptitude is quite good. To be able to practice a Xuan-Grade Cultivation Technique, even if he was a fisherman/farmer, he must have Opportunity. It seems he has at least a Medium Grade Spiritual Root, or perhaps even High Grade."

Thinking this, Liu He naturally recommended: "After Foundation Establishment, the three barriers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit merge into one to nourish the Foundation of the Great Dao. Since Junior Brother practices a Xuan-Grade Cultivation Technique, your magic power will naturally be deeper than that of a Huang-Grade Cultivation Technique, so I recommend the water-attribute 'Haohai Sword Art'."

"This method not only provides enduring magic power but also possesses impressive lethality. It also comes with a Sword Daoist Magic, which is beneficial for future development."

Chen Xuan nodded.

Choosing a Cultivation Technique is a major event. Once determined, it is very troublesome to change.

Not only will it inevitably damage your cultivation level, but it will also waste time and squander years.

Most Loose Cultivators have no choice, but now that he had entered the Sect, if he did not choose carefully, wouldn't it be a waste of effort?

That would be less satisfying than being a Loose Cultivator.

Listening to Liu He introduce a few more Cultivation Techniques, including Xuan-Grade and Huang-Grade ones, Chen Xuan secretly remarked that he was professional.

He was worthy of being a manager who had worked here for decades.

This level of familiarity must be far beyond that of an ordinary person; even the Elders here might not know as much as he does.

"What about Divine Ability and Daoist Magic?" Chen Xuan looked over.

Divine Ability is the higher tier of Daoist Magic.

"Daoist Magic can reach the divine," meaning that when a Daoist Magic is researched to the extreme, it can transform into a Divine Ability.

This is what it means for Daoist Magic to reach the divine! It is also a Divine Ability!

It is a Domain that only Golden Core Cultivators can begin to touch.

"I wonder if Junior Brother Yun is a pure Sword Cultivator?"

Chen Xuan nodded.

A pure Sword Cultivator is one whose cultivation and Divine Ability are all focused on the sword, and the magic sword is almost cultivated as their own life.

There are many Sword Cultivators in the Liuyang Sword Sect, and just as many pure Sword Cultivators.

They follow the path of breaking ten thousand techniques with a single sword.

"Then for a Divine Ability, I naturally recommend 'Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin'. This method includes both Daoist Magic and Divine Ability, and it can be studied in depth in the future. It is divided into the entry level for Daoist Magic, and the upper and lower volumes for Divine Ability."

"Upon entering the Sect, you can only receive the volume for Daoist Magic."

Chen Xuan nodded, indicating he understood.

The two walked and talked until they reached the Scripture Pavilion of Qingming Peak, and Chen Xuan walked inside.

The token flickered. The manager of the Scripture Pavilion looked at Chen Xuan deeply for a moment and smiled: "When did our Sword Sect produce such a young Golden Core seed? Your Foundation is truly profound!"

Chen Xuan cupped his hands and said: "Greetings, Elder."

"No need for formalities."

"Go in. You have permission to enter the third floor and above, but I have sealed it for you. Coming into contact with Third-Grade knowledge too early will do you more harm than good. This matter is legal and compliant. Wait until you achieve Foundation Establishment, then the third floor and above will be opened, and you can go and comprehend it yourself."

Chen Xuan cupped his hands and stepped onto the jade stairs into the Scripture Pavilion.

On the first floor, Chen Xuan found the Second-Grade Alchemy Legacy, 'Xuanyuan Fire Control Art'. Comparing it with the other kinds of Alchemy Legacies among the various arts of cultivation, Chen Xuan still chose it.

Perhaps the upper limit is not as high as other methods, but the lower limit is guaranteed, which is the most important thing.

Chen Xuan was not just living this one life.

In addition, Chen Xuan also saw many other Legacies: Spiritual Plant, Spirit Stone, Artifact Refining, Formation, Talisman...

If any one of these were to leak out, it would trigger a massive earthquake, and in the Jianghu, it would surely lead to bloodshed. Here, they were everywhere.

Chen Xuan's eyes lit up. If he could learn them all, what a great fortune it would be for his next life.

He wanted them; he wanted them all.

Plus, being a Golden Core seed, except for the allocated ones, there is no limit to the number of times he can enter the Scripture Pavilion.

Golden Core seeds, also known as Legacy seeds, are naturally meant to carry on the Sect's Legacy.

"There is plenty of time. First, copy the Legacies I need to learn. Increasing my cultivation level first is the hard truth."

"Although I don't have to worry about Cultivation Techniques, I still have to fight for cultivation resources. I don't have to worry about resources during the Qi Refining stage, but what about Foundation Establishment?"

Second-Grade Medicinal Pills are all sky-high prices and are not easy to obtain.

"The Sect's Contribution Points will come in very useful at this time. Anyway, I can get Daoist Magic for free without Contribution Points, so Contribution Points can be used to exchange for Spiritual Artifacts, Medicinal Pills..."

"It's fortunate that I had Liu He's guidance, otherwise the books here are as vast as the sea. Relying on myself, I'm afraid I would have been dazzled and unable to find suitable ones, wasting time in vain."

Chen Xuan naturally owed Liu He a favor.

If there is kindness, repay it; there's nothing more to say.

"Many people pursue grade, but in reality, they have fallen into a lower path. You must know that in cultivation, what is suitable is the best. Otherwise, why wouldn't I practice that Heaven-Grade Daoist Magic? It has great power!"

Is it that they don't want to practice it?

It is obviously because the learning difficulty is high and the cycle is long. By the time someone with low Aptitude succeeds, others have already reached Foundation Establishment.

By then, hitting you would be like hitting a baby; even if you cast a Heaven-Grade Daoist Magic, what could you do?

Liu He had also said that some people, relying on their superior talent, ended up wasting ten years and failing to master any Daoist Magic or Divine Ability, squandering their time in vain.

Chen Xuan finished selecting his Legacies on the first floor, then went up to the second and third floors, copying the three books he needed: the various arts of cultivation, Cultivation Technique, and Daoist Magic/Divine Ability...

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Outside the Scripture Pavilion, Chen Xuan registered with the Elder, and Liu He waited to the side.

When they left, on the road, Liu He said: "Junior Brother is indeed a person who listens to advice and avoids taking detours."

Chen Xuan was a person nominated as a Golden Core seed and was destined to reach Foundation Establishment in the future, far stronger than him, an Outer Sect Disciple.

And to have such achievements at such a young age, and to be able to listen to advice—every single one of them is a Genius.

Thinking of this, Liu He's heart became even more fervent: "Junior Brother, whether it is an Outer Sect Disciple or an Inner Sect Disciple, the Sect requires you to complete ten or five Sect missions a year, while also holding a position within the Sect. I am the manager of miscellaneous affairs for Qingming Peak."

"Junior Brother, you are devoted to the Dao. I think there is a good place for you."

Chen Xuan naturally nodded.

It's good to have connections; everything is arranged properly.

"Conquest Hall!" Liu He said, with a smile on his face.