5: Wanfa Pavilion

Wan Fa Pavilion!

"Spells are not chosen randomly."

The white-haired Elder took a sip of clear tea and slowly said, "What is 'Fa'?"

"It is the Law of Heaven and Earth, of Nature!"

"Cultivating Spells is merely a gateway, a staircase leading to the Laws of Heaven and Earth, of Nature. You must use Spells to comprehend the True Intent, the rules, and even the Laws of Heaven and Earth, of Nature."

"Only when you use the door of Spells to comprehend the True Intent of Heaven and Earth, of Nature, can you achieve the ability to cast Spells with every movement, their power immeasurable."

"Furthermore, future cultivation Breakthroughs also require True Intent and rules; otherwise, there is no path forward."

"I recommend you choose Five Elements Spells. The Five Elements are the foundation, the most common, and the easiest to comprehend."

"You can also choose Sword Control Technique, or perhaps use it to comprehend Sword Intent. This path is the most focused on killing, and its killing power is the strongest."

Lu Chen fell into contemplation.

The Five Elements Spells are the five types: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. He could choose one.

Sword Control Technique was essential because he had a Low Grade artifact-level Flying Sword and could also fly with it.

"Thank you, Elder, for your guidance."

He first expressed his thanks, and then made his decision: "Disciple chooses 'Earth Element Technique' and 'Sword Control Technique'."

Breaking through to the Qi Condensation Realm within a month and entering the Outer Sect allowed him to choose two Spells for free from the first floor of the Wan Fa Pavilion.

He chose Earth Element Technique because his Iron Armor Dao Soldiers happened to control the Earth Element, so perhaps cultivating it would be simpler.

Speaking of which, the Elder at the Wan Fa Pavilion was truly approachable. Even before he actively asked, this Elder had already begun to offer advice.

"'Earth Element Technique', 'Sword Control Technique'. Earth Element is heavy and provides the best defense. 'Sword Control Technique' allows you to control a sword and take a person's head from a thousand miles away."

"One for offense, one for defense, a good choice."

The white-haired Elder praised him, and then took out two transmission Jade Slips and handed them to Lu Chen.

"Place them on your forehead, and you will receive the inheritance."

"In addition, Sect techniques must not be spread outside, otherwise the Law Enforcement Hall Disciples will show no mercy."

Lu Chen quickly took the transmission Jade Slips: "Disciple understands."

After speaking, he immediately placed the two transmission Jade Slips on his forehead one by one, received the inheritances of 'Earth Element Technique' and 'Sword Control Technique', bowed, and left.

"This is the new Genius that the Second Elder mentioned?"

The Elder watched Lu Chen's receding back and nodded with satisfaction: "He has a dignified appearance, truly a dragon among men. I wonder how far he will go in the future!"

An early lead does not mean the later cultivation path will be smooth. Sometimes, a Bottleneck at a major Realm can trap a so-called Genius for a lifetime.

Outer Sect, small courtyard.

"You want to eat the remaining five Ironclad Demon Oxen?!"

Lu Chen's consciousness entered the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin.

Because just now, he suddenly sensed that his Dao Soldiers had sent out an intense desire.

And this desire was that these Dao Soldiers actually wanted to 'eat' the last five Ironclad Demon Oxen he had left behind.

"But I use these to nurture my Dao Soldiers..."

Lu Chen's heart softened: "Eat them!"

He could find Zhou Song to buy more Ironclad Demon Oxen; besides, he hadn't returned that qiankun bag to Zhou Song yet.

With Lu Chen's permission, the Iron Armor Dao Soldiers in the Immortal Coffin were immediately overjoyed and sat down on the last five Iron Armor Demon Ox corpses.

Subsequently, the massive Ironclad Demon Oxen visibly shriveled and shrunk until they completely disappeared.

"Their strength has indeed increased significantly."

Lu Chen was thoughtful. He could clearly sense that after digesting the five Ironclad Demon Oxen, the strength of the Iron Armor Dao Soldiers had increased.

It's worth mentioning that Lu Chen now had ten Iron Armor Dao Soldiers.

"It seems that I need to let my Iron Armor Dao Soldiers eat more!"

The more they ate, the stronger the Dao Soldiers became, and naturally, Lu Chen himself also became stronger.

But relying solely on his Merit Points to buy from Zhou Song was not ideal.

Firstly, his Merit Points were limited.

Secondly, buying too many demonic beasts could easily attract attention.

"No rush."

...............

"Chirp!"

The sword edge cut through the sky, emitting a sharp hum, and finally transformed into a stream of light, slashing down from the sky and landing in Lu Chen's hand.

He held the sword, closed his eyes, and stood motionless for a long time.

After a long while.

Suddenly, an extremely sharp 'Intent' emanated from him.

At that moment, a falling leaf from the osmanthus tree above his head, upon reaching Lu Chen's head, inexplicably split into two, and then, as if an invisible sword energy erupted, the falling leaf was cut into pieces.

"This is Sword Intent!"

Lu Chen slowly opened his eyes and whispered softly.

It seemed his comprehension was quite remarkable.

He cultivated Earth Element Technique in three days and comprehended Earth Element True Intent from it.

In another two days, he cultivated Sword Control Technique and comprehended Sword Intent.

Furthermore, this Earth Element Technique was not just a simple Spell, but several Spells, as well as methods for controlling the Earth Element. It was a comprehensive outline of Earth Element.

For example, 'Earth Evasion Technique', 'Earth Element Armor', 'Earth Element Great Strength', 'Gathering Earth to Form Soldiers', 'Solidifying Earth into Stone', and many others.

In fact, they weren't really Spells, but various applications of Earth Element techniques. You could even broaden your thinking and create some small Spells yourself.

Sword Control Technique was different. It only included sword flight and Flying Sword techniques, and could not be considered a comprehensive outline of the sword path.

But cultivating these two Spells in just five days and comprehending Earth Element True Intent and Sword Intent from them, if this were to spread, Lü Hongguang and Zhou Song would probably be even more delighted and amazed.

"In terms of Realm, I'm also close to breaking through."

He had already reached the peak of the Qi Condensation Middle Stage.

The reason for this rapid progress was thanks to the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin and the ten Iron Armor Dao Soldiers.

The Dao Soldiers would absorb power and grow stronger within the Immortal Coffin, and they would also feed a trace of power back to Lu Chen. Coupled with the Immortal Coffin actively absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth to aid Lu Chen's cultivation, this directly led to Lu Chen's astonishingly fast cultivation speed.

"So, my ten Ironclad Brothers, it's time for you to contribute."

Lu Chen smiled as he glanced at the Iron Armor Dao Soldiers in the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin, full of vigor.

Tomorrow, he would go out and let the ten Ironclad Brothers work hard.

As for himself...

I have Dao Soldiers, why should I do it myself?

Internal Affairs Hall.

At the Sect Mission reception area, Lu Chen squeezed through the crowded Disciples and leaned in to look.

He saw various missions written on the jade wall.

For example, [A fox demon is causing trouble in Pingliang County, absorbing the vital essence of young men; killing it yields two Merit Points]

[Enter Cloud Mist Mountain to pick ten 'Cloud Pattern Flowers'; yields half a Good Deed]

[A ghost has appeared in the Liu family of Donghe County; killing it yields one Good Deed]

There were so many different kinds that he couldn't look at them all.

But these were not what Lu Chen wanted.

Until his gaze stopped and landed on one of the missions.

[Enter Twilight Mountain, retrieve ten Blood Savage Rhino horns; yields five Merit Points]

"This is good."

Lu Chen's eyes lit up. He took out his identity jade token and handed it to the attendant here: "I'll take the mission for the Blood Savage Rhino horns."

This attendant was a short, middle-aged man with a small mustache. After receiving Lu Chen's identity jade token, he paused slightly.

A hint of helplessness appeared in his eyes, and he warned, "Don't bite off more than you can chew. This mission is too difficult even for a Nerve-Gathering Later Stage Disciple; it's at least suitable for the Spirit Transformation Realm."

Lu Chen already had his explanation ready. He immediately said, "Attendant, you don't know, but this Disciple has already comprehended Sword Intent."

The helplessness in the little mustache attendant's eyes suddenly vanished, and he abruptly looked at Lu Chen: "You? Sword Intent?"