90: Chapter 90 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (Thirty-Eight)

"Master, I have another matter to ask for guidance on."

"When I entered the peak's trial, I was awarded the quota for three Earth-grade inheritances."

"Elder Zhang previously advised me to first break through to the Iron Skin Realm and stabilize my foundation before coming to ask for your guidance on how to choose."

"Now that I have broken through and have a month of free time before the Grand Ceremony, I would like to focus on my cultivation. I ask for your guidance, Master."

Peak Master Lieyang heard this and nodded slightly. He tapped his fingers gently against the tabletop, pondered for a long time, and then spoke:

"You ask about this at the right time. Inheritances are not better simply because they are of a higher grade; what matters most is that they are suitable for you."

"Your constitution is the rare Blazing Sun Body, which is naturally compatible with fire-attribute golden energy. That is the reason I took a liking to you at first glance."

"The 《Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Art》 I specialize in, while a Heaven-grade technique, is too overbearing. It follows a path of extreme yang and hardness, focusing on explosive power that burns everything."

"Your foundation has just stabilized, so if you were to cultivate it rashly, you would easily injure yourself, which would be counterproductive."

He paused and continued, "For the first inheritance, go to the Scripture Pavilion and choose the Blazing Sun Body Casting Method."

"This is an Earth-grade high-tier technique and is perfectly compatible with your Blazing Sun Body."

"For you, this inheritance is not inferior to a Heaven-grade one and can maximize the advantages of your constitution."

Chu Shi nodded repeatedly, silently committing it to memory.

"For the second, choose the Great Sun Vajra Body, which is also an Earth-grade technique."

Peak Master Lieyang's tone became increasingly solemn. "On the path of martial arts, the physical body is the foundation."

"This is a body-refining technique that can complement the Blazing Sun Body Casting Method."

"Used together, they can polish your skin, sinews, bones, and blood to the extreme at every realm, making you invincible among your peers in the future."

Chu Shi deeply agreed. He had just personally experienced the formidable power of the Iron Skin Realm in the cultivation room; even a full-force strike from a refined steel sword could not cause the slightest injury.

If he were to add this body-refining technique, his physical body would only become even more formidable.

"As for the third one."

Peak Master Lieyang looked at him and said slowly, "I recommend that you choose the Mind-Focusing Technique; it is an auxiliary soul-cultivation technique."

Chu Shi was slightly taken aback, a look of confusion appearing on his face. He couldn't help but ask, "Master, please forgive my boldness, but why not choose movement techniques or offensive martial arts? I believe that when traveling the world for training and combat, offensive techniques and movement techniques are also essential."

As soon as he finished speaking, Peak Master Lieyang burst into laughter. The laughter was so loud that the blue smoke in the hall scattered, and his eyes were full of amusement. "You little rascal, you are certainly impatient. The Great Sun Vajra Body comes with a fierce and powerful movement technique called the 《Vajra Cloud-Stepping Steps》. Combined with your body-refined physique, almost no one in the same realm can surpass you. For you right now, it is more than enough."

"As for offensive martial arts, as my personal disciple, would you really be lacking in that?"

Peak Master Lieyang raised an eyebrow, his tone filled with a hint of pride. "I have an Earth-grade high-tier Blazing Sun Fist Imprint here; it is fierce, overbearing, and can crush anything. It is perfectly compatible with your Blazing Sun Body and your path of body refinement. I will pass the first part to you later, which will be enough for you to use until the Copper Bone Realm. There is no need to waste an opportunity to select an inheritance at the Scripture Pavilion for this."

Chu Shi's heart stirred slightly, followed by a small trace of regret. He actually preferred sword techniques. The sword is the king of all weapons—sharp, elegant, and capable of breaking ten thousand techniques with a single strike; how spirited that would be. Moreover, he had practiced sword techniques in his previous lives and had some experience, so he could pick it up faster.

After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but ask, "Master, then... could I also learn a sword technique?"

Upon hearing this, Peak Master Lieyang raised an eyebrow, smiled, and reached out to pat his shoulder with a playful force. "You little rascal, why practice sword techniques? Your physical body and fists are the hardest weapons. A single punch can shatter ordinary blades and swords directly; why would you need those flashy sword techniques? When you have practiced my Blazing Sun Fist Imprint to great success, no one within the Copper Bone Realm will be able to take three of your punches. Isn't that more useful than any sword technique?"

Chu Shi opened his mouth, but in the end, he bowed and agreed, "Yes, I will listen to you, Master."

However, he secretly made up his mind that when he had the chance in the future, he would definitely find a top-tier sword inheritance and become an elegant Sword Immortal.

After all, he could reincarnate infinitely and had no danger of death. Whether one is strong or not is just a matter of one lifetime; being cool is something that transcends reincarnation.

It was fortunate that his Master didn't teach him a blade technique as well; otherwise, wouldn't his style become that of a reckless brute?

It was decided: when he achieved success in martial arts in this life, he must find an opportunity to return to Huangyan Prefecture. He would go to the Four Seasons Holy Land to take a look; he remembered that the inheritances of the Four Seasons Holy Land were primarily sword techniques.

In his third life, thanks to his eldest brother, Chen Xuan, he had even practiced a Mysterious-grade high-tier inheritance called the Susha Sword Manual. Unfortunately, he was now a disciple of the Great Sun Holy Land, so it might not be appropriate to use an inheritance from the Four Seasons Holy Land...

How could Peak Master Lieyang not see the little thoughts in his heart? He didn't expose him, just assuming the young man was attracted to appearances, and waved his hand with a smile. "Alright, you have just broken through; go back first and stabilize your realm well. Do not be overly eager for success. I will notify the Scripture Pavilion in advance, and you can go there to collect those three inheritances at any time. As for the Grand Disciple-Accepting Ceremony, the sect deacons will handle it, so you don't need to worry. Just focus on your cultivation."

"Yes, this disciple will take his leave." Chu Shi stood up, bowed deeply to Peak Master Lieyang, and slowly retreated from the hall.

Pushing open the hall doors, it was already noon. The scorching sunlight instantly rushed toward his face, and the red-gold clouds covering the mountains surged over.

He felt a surge of heroic spirit, and his eyes were filled with anticipation and sharpness for the path ahead.

Afterward, he slowly walked down from the peak. The scorching sunlight spread down along the red-gold mountain path, casting his shadow long and tall.

The Inner Sect Disciples he encountered along the way all stopped and bowed, respectfully calling out, "Senior Brother Chu."

Chu Shi nodded slightly in acknowledgment and returned to his Tingyang Courtyard with a calm gait.

Closing the courtyard gate behind him, he sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion beside the spiritual spring in the courtyard. After adjusting his breathing for a moment, he ceased his cultivation.

Although his Master had told him to return and focus on stabilizing his realm without thinking about anything else, his hundreds of years of martial arts accumulation from his previous lives meant he had already broken through to the Iron Skin Realm several times. This time, it was a natural progression, and his foundation was as stable as a rock, so there was no need to waste effort closing off to stabilize it.

He tapped his glabella with his fingertips, his gaze landing on the surging sea of clouds outside the courtyard as he began to ponder the Grand Disciple-Accepting Ceremony a month away.

On such an important day, he should invite those he cared about to witness it.

After thinking for a moment, the first person who came to mind was his mother in this life, Madam Liu.

After all, he was reincarnated in the womb, so he had deep feelings for his mother.

In the Chu family, his mother was a concubine, and he was an illegitimate son, so they were not favored in the family. His predecessor, before awakening his memories, had been a good-for-nothing, and it was his mother who had protected him time and again despite her own difficult situation. Naturally, he wanted to share such happy news with her first.

However... he was afraid he couldn't contact his mother directly. Very well, then he would contact the family directly. Chu Shi reached into his robe and took out a warm, mutton-fat jade talisman.