38: Exchange Method

“This…” Situ Ming’s expression froze upon hearing this, his face showing unconcealed difficulty.

“Junior Brother Situ, if it’s inconvenient for me, could it be passed on to just one person?” Immortal Master Xuan Qing naturally understood that this act was forcing someone’s hand, but he had no choice. The matter of Hundred Demon Mountain was indeed of great importance, and he was unwilling to give up even a slight possibility, so he directly transmitted his voice.

Situ Ming’s expression suddenly changed as Xuan Qing’s voice echoed in his ears, and he looked at his Senior Brother on the Sect Master’s throne with some surprise.

He knew that his Senior Brother was not the kind of person who would covet other people’s Cultivation Techniques, so there must be a deeper meaning behind his words. Thus, he subtly nodded without leaving any trace.

This was naturally seen by Xuan Qing and Xuan Lun, who had been watching him.

“Since Junior Brother is troubled, then so be it. These two demons will first be handed over to this old man to suppress beneath the Zhenyang Hall. We will notify you when there is progress.”

Immediately, Immortal Master Xuan Qing raised his voice to announce the dispersal of the meeting.

However, he privately transmitted a message for Situ Ming and the master-Disciple pair of Xuan Lun to wait for him in the back hall.

After the other two Peak Masters left, Xiao Zhuo followed Xuan Lun and Situ Ming to a simply decorated guest room in the back hall.

The room was filled with the scent of sandalwood, and a censer on the tea table in the room emitted wisps of green smoke.

Aside from Xiao Zhuo, the other three took their seats, with Xiao Zhuo standing beside Xuan Lun.

“Junior Brother Situ, my intention is to ask you to pass the True Explanation of Soul Refining to Xiao Zhuo,” Immortal Master Xuan Qing spoke first.

Situ Ming frowned upon hearing this, and asked, puzzled, “Senior Brother, do you think Junior Martial Nephew Xiao can Cultivate this True Explanation of Soul Refining in a short period?”

After speaking, he carefully scrutinized Xiao Zhuo, his Divine Sense sweeping over him.

Xiao Zhuo only felt that sensation of being seen through appear again, and his heart trembled.

This Peak Master Situ’s Divine Sense Cultivation was indeed the best in Yuyang Sect, even a cut above Immortal Master Xuan Qing.

Ever since he had Cultivated the Spirit Concealment Art, even Immortal Master Xuan Qing had not been able to see through the disguise of his Spirit Concealment Art so quickly.

“Junior Brother, do you know why I let this Junior Martial Nephew Xiao directly become a True Disciple under Xuan Lun as soon as he entered the Sect?” Xuan Qing asked back instead of answering.

Situ Ming had already probed Xiao Zhuo’s Realm, and tentatively asked, “Because he already possesses the fifth layer of the Nine Revolutions Profound Essence Art?”

“Haha! Yes and no!” Xuan Qing stroked his beard and smiled, looking at Xuan Lun, “When he first entered the Sect, he was still at the fourth layer of Nine Revolutions.”

Situ Ming’s eyes immediately widened upon hearing this, somewhat disbelieving.

Before he could speak,

Xuan Lun interjected again, “Haha! Not only is his Cultivation progress fast, but my Disciple also Cultivated the Spirit Concealment Art to the Perfection level in one day.”

This time, Situ Ming was truly shocked, looking as if he had seen a ghost.

He was somewhat tongue-tied, not knowing what to say.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing nodded with a smile at this moment: “Junior Martial Nephew Xiao can be said to be the number one Prodigy of my Yuyang Sect, and perhaps even the future of my Yuyang Sect.”

The future of Yuyang Sect.

Immortal Master Xuan Qing’s evaluation was incredibly high.

Even Xuan Lun, who already valued Xiao Zhuo, was a bit surprised, and then a sense of relief washed over him.

“Since Senior Brother has said so, I naturally cannot continue to hide my skills. This True Explanation of Soul Refining was obtained by me from an ancient Secret Realm and is exceptionally profound. I’m afraid…” Situ Ming looked at the three of them, his gaze finally shifting from Xiao Zhuo to Immortal Master Xuan Qing’s face.

“Just pass it on, what’s with all this nonsense? As long as you are willing to pass this True Explanation of Soul Refining to my Disciple, I can also give you my Heavenly Heart Divine Ability.” Xuan Lun was a bit impatient. Among the Peak Masters, he found Situ Ming the most annoying; he always procrastinated.

Situ Ming’s eyes flashed with a sharp glint upon hearing this, and he hastily said, “Is that true?”

“I, Xuan Lun, am a man of my word. When have I ever gone back on it?” Xuan Lun rolled his eyes at him, a look of disdain on his face.

“Good!” Situ Ming finally showed a hint of a smile. Without another word, he directly pulled out a blank Jade Slip, placed it on his forehead, and Divine Sense power surged out. In just a moment, he threw the Jade Slip to Xuan Lun, “This Jade Slip can only be used once, and your Disciple must also swear an oath not to transmit it externally.”

Xuan Lun took the Jade Slip and said irritably, “It’s as if anyone cares about your Cultivation Technique. If it weren’t for the Sect, I wouldn’t bother to ask for it.”

After speaking, a Jade Slip also appeared in his hand, which he tossed to Situ Ming.

The matter of the Cultivation Technique finally came to an end.

In fact, even if Xuan Lun hadn’t exchanged Cultivation Techniques with him, Situ Ming had originally intended to compromise out of respect for Xuan Qing. However, that would have meant not only Xuan Lun and Xiao Zhuo but also Xuan Qing would owe him a favor, which is why Xuan Lun still offered his Heavenly Heart Divine Ability.

After the exchange, Xuan Lun carelessly handed the Jade Slip inscribed with the True Explanation of Soul Refining to Xiao Zhuo.

After greeting Immortal Master Xuan Qing, he swept up Xiao Zhuo and left.

“Senior Brother, is Junior Martial Nephew Xiao’s Aptitude and Comprehension Ability truly so Heaven-Defying?” Situ Ming asked curiously, looking at Xuan Qing after Xuan Lun and his Disciple had left.

Xuan Qing smiled faintly and nodded: “Junior Brother, this child has the potential to Breakthrough the Peak of our Human Race.”

Situ Ming was even more shocked upon hearing this, but he did not continue to inquire.

On the other side, after Xiao Zhuo returned to Xuanyuan Peak with Xuan Lun, he was thrown by Xuan Lun into a secret chamber beneath the Xuan Yuan Hall.

According to Xuan Lun, this secret chamber was a Cultivation place that only the Peak Master could use. It contained a grand formation set up by a Senior of the Sect, which could gather the Spiritual Qi of the entire Xuanyuan Peak.

He was told to Cultivate this True Explanation of Soul Refining as quickly as possible.

When Xuan Lun instructed him, his expression was solemn, and he seemed to have a heavy burden on his mind, completely different from his usual casual and frivolous demeanor.

Xiao Zhuo also responded seriously.

This secret chamber was a cubic space of about twenty square meters, with cold dew seeping from the stone walls. In the center was a circular formation platform, which could be activated by performing the incantations taught by Xuan Lun.

Xiao Zhuo took out the Jade Slip, placed it on his brow, and after swearing an oath, a series of terrifying information instantly flooded his mind.

This True Explanation of Soul Refining was indeed extraordinary. According to the information in the Jade Slip, Xiao Zhuo learned that it was a direct lineage Cultivation Technique of the ancient Soul Refining Sect.

This Soul Refining Sect specialized in Divine Soul Cultivation and ranked among the top ten of the thousands of ancient Sects.

The True Explanation of Soul Refining could only be Cultivated by its Inner Sect Disciples.

This method not only tempered the Divine Soul and condensed Divine Sense, capable of elevating the Divine Soul Realm to the legendary soul infant Realm, but also included three great Divine Abilities.

These three Divine Abilities were the Soul Extinguishing Divine Ability, the Soul Sealing Divine Ability, and finally, the Soul Splitting Divine Ability.

The Soul Extinguishing Divine Ability was a means of combining Divine Sense with True Qi to form Divine Thought, using Divine Thought to condense weapons for attack, which could directly strike the opponent’s Divine Soul, achieving the goal of harming the soul and destroying the spirit.

The Soul Sealing Divine Ability was a Divine Ability specifically for studying Divine Soul Restrictions, including many Divine Sense Restrictions and methods of breaking them.

The final Soul Splitting Divine Ability was the most terrifying, capable of forcefully splitting a Cultivator’s Divine Soul, allowing the separated Divine Soul to Reincarnate and experience different lives, or even Possess others.

Xiao Zhuo was dumbfounded, this was simply an ability from those cultivation novels in his previous life.

Although he had long anticipated that the further one progressed in martial arts, the more it would resemble the legendary Cultivators.

However, the content of this True Explanation of Soul Refining still greatly shocked him.

It also made him extremely curious about the ancient era of this world.

From the True Explanation of Soul Refining, it could be seen that the power Rank of the ancient era of this world was definitely not just what it seemed now.

It was highly possible that there existed great powers capable of destroying heaven and earth at will.

This True Explanation of Soul Refining was also a Human Race Cultivation Technique, which made him extremely puzzled. How could such a powerful Human Race in the past have fallen to the point where they are now arbitrarily oppressed by demons and, if not careful, become mere blood food?

However, curiosity aside, Xiao Zhuo quickly adjusted his state and began to comprehend the True Explanation of Soul Refining.

Situ Ming was quite generous, having also inscribed his Cultivation insights into the Jade Slip.

Although he had only Cultivated to the Minor Achievement Realm, it was still of no small help to Xiao Zhuo.

After carefully comprehending it for a day, combined with the insights, Xiao Zhuo already had some understanding of the True Explanation of Soul Refining, just a step away from getting started.

At the Peak of Xuanyuan Peak.

Xuan Lun sat alone on a huge bluestone, drinking strong liquor, and murmured towards the direction of the secret chamber in Xuan Yuan Hall: “Boy, don’t disappoint your master… Time is running out…”

The liquor dripped down his beard, spreading a wet stain on the bluestone.