355: Advanced Techniques

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Just luck."

Half a day passed, and Jiang Taishen, Liu Ruyan, and the other two carefully experienced Lu Xingchen's God of Slaughter Domain, gaining much insight.

In the afternoon, Lu Xingchen said with a smile, "Since both my teacher and I possess Law Domains, why don't we release them together? I believe it will create a wonderful transformation."

"Good!" Jiang Taishen nodded slightly.

Immediately, both of them released their Law Domains. The two Domains merged, possessing the Power of Law of both.

Then, they stood in opposition to each other, experiencing the power of the Law in their collision.

A day passed just like that.

At dusk, Jiang Taishen chuckled, "Alright, our seclusion and Cultivation ends here. You all can go back and comprehend what you've learned."

"Xiao Chen, for the next month, come to my Immortal Cave every morning. I'll give you special tutoring, explaining the essentials and techniques of Word Spirit release, and also guide you in Spirit Formations and Alchemy."

"Li Changbai already told me about you simultaneously Cultivating two professions. You truly have some of my style. However, I'm even more formidable than you; I simultaneously Cultivate three professions: spiritual talismans, Alchemy, and Spirit Formations, all of which are Eighth-Grade. Guiding you should be no problem."

"You don't need to feel embarrassed. The other three have all received my special guidance. Only you joined my Sect too recently, and I didn't have time to teach you. Now that I'm back, let's make up for it!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen's heart filled with joy.

With a Heaven Realm Mid-stage expert guiding his Cultivation, his strength would surely advance by leaps and bounds. Becoming an Eighth-Grade Alchemist and an Eighth-Grade Spirit Formation Master wouldn't be impossible!

He nodded heavily, bowed to Jiang Taishen, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Teacher!"

"However, could the class time be changed to the afternoon? I've also taken a Disciple, and I've agreed to teach her Word Spirit techniques and Archery Skill in the mornings."

Hearing this, Jiang Taishen was slightly stunned, then chuckled, "Oh, I already have a grand-Disciple? It seems I'm really getting old! What's my grand-Disciple's name? Bring her over to see me when you have time!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Her name is Mu Ruxue. I'll bring her over for Teacher to see tomorrow morning."

Jiang Taishen waved his hand and said softly, "Alright, then I'll change the time for your special tutoring to the afternoon. You must bring that little girl for me to see tomorrow morning!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Of course."

The night passed without incident.

At seven o'clock the next morning, Mu Ruxue appeared at the entrance of Lu Xingchen's Immortal Cave as agreed.

"Teacher, what will we be teaching today?"

"No class today. I'm taking you to meet my teacher, who is also your Grandmaster. He's quite fond of you!"

"Ah? So soon?"

A hint of nervousness appeared on Mu Ruxue's Face.

"Grandmaster should be the Old Sect Master Jiang Taishen who returned a few days ago, right? Rumor has it that he broke through to Heaven Realm Mid-stage at only forty years old, with strength comparable to a Saint. Can a Spirit Realm Middle Stage like me catch his eye?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Don't worry, Grandmaster is very easy to talk to. He also climbed from the Mortal Realm to the Heaven Realm step by step! Just say some nice things, and you'll be fine."

Mu Ruxue nodded slightly, her voice still revealing some nervousness, "I'll try my best. I hope Grandmaster won't dislike me."

Lu Xingchen patted her head and chuckled, "Look at how nervous you are. Come with me!"

Immediately, the two flew towards Sect Master Peak.

"Teacher, I've brought Mu Ruxue!"

Lu Xingchen held Mu Ruxue's hand and quickly walked towards Jiang Taishen's Immortal Cave.

"Bring her in!"

A gentle and refined voice came from inside the Immortal Cave.

Upon seeing Jiang Taishen in person, Mu Ruxue immediately knelt and bowed to him.

"Junior Mu Ruxue greets Grandmaster! I saw Grandmaster from afar during the Sect meeting and thought he was incredibly heroic. Now, seeing him up close, I find Grandmaster even more handsome and not old at all. One wouldn't know and would think Grandmaster is a new Disciple of the Lingyun Sect!"

Hearing this, Mu Ruxue's words made Jiang Taishen burst into laughter.

"You little girl, you're quite good with words! Come, this is an eighth-grade pill, a soul refining pill. Consider it my welcome gift to you!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen quickly stopped Jiang Taishen, saying with a wry smile, "Teacher, there's no need. Xiao Xue's Realm has only reached Spirit Realm Middle Stage. An eighth-grade pill would burst her body. You should keep this soul refining pill for yourself!"

Hearing this, Jiang Taishen nodded slightly, took back the soul refining pill, and chuckled, "I was slow to react. I should give Xiao Xue something more practical."

With that, Jiang Taishen took out a set of close-fitting inner armor from his Storage Ring and handed it to Mu Ruxue.

"This was given to me by an old friend when he asked me to refine Medicinal Pills for him. It's a earth rank high grade Spiritual Artifact. When the wearer is attacked, it can absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth to form a shield, automatically protecting its master. Below Martial Venerable, it's impossible to break through its defense. Consider it my gift to you!"

Hearing this, Mu Ruxue was greatly surprised.

"What? A earth rank high grade Spiritual Artifact? This is too valuable! Grandmaster, I dare not accept it!"

Jiang Taishen chuckled, "What's a earth rank high grade Spiritual Artifact? When you Breakthrough to Spirit Realm Great Perfection, I'll give you a heaven-rank spirit tool as a gift. Quickly accept it, or I'll have to hit Lu Dazhuang."

Lu Xingchen: ???

If Mu Ruxue doesn't accept the gift, why are you hitting me?

However, Lu Xingchen was still a little touched. His teacher still remembered to hide his identity in front of Xiao Xue, calling himself "Lu Dazhuang," which showed considerable attention to detail.

Afraid that Jiang Taishen would really hit him, Lu Xingchen quickly said, "A earth rank high grade Spiritual Artifact is just a small matter for Teacher, Xiao Xue, quickly accept it!"

Hearing her teacher speak, Mu Ruxue accepted the close-fitting inner armor and put it into her Storage Ring.

Jiang Taishen continued, "That's right. Come, give me everything you have with your full Soul Power!"

Hearing this, Mu Ruxue frowned.

"I know Grandmaster wants to test my strength this way, but as a Junior, it might not be appropriate for me to attack Grandmaster rashly, right?"

Jiang Taishen chuckled, "I, Jiang Taishen, am not some aloof person who sticks to etiquette. If I tell you to hit, then hit. There's no need to worry. If you don't make a move, I'll have to hit Lu Dazhuang."

Lu Xingchen: ...Teacher, why do you keep wanting to hit me?

This time, without waiting for Lu Xingchen's signal, Mu Ruxue nodded slightly.

"Alright, Grandmaster, here I come!"

With that, she activated the Startling Soul Roar that Lu Xingchen had taught her.

A black skull head condensed above Mu Ruxue's head, then became increasingly solid.

Jiang Taishen's Realm had already reached Heaven Realm Mid-stage, and his combat power was comparable to a Saint. Mu Ruxue didn't believe she could harm him.

So she gave her all, just to show off in front of Jiang Taishen.

Ten seconds later, Mu Ruxue finally completed her charge, pointed her small hand forward, and the black skull head flew towards Jiang Taishen.

Jiang Taishen stood with his hands on his hips, not even condensing a Soul shield, and took Mu Ruxue's attack head-on.

Then, the corners of his mouth curved slightly upwards.

"The Soul Power is solid, it seems to have been Cultivated by herself, without relying on external objects. And it also has the characteristic of Devour. I suppose this is why Big Strong One took you in!"

Mu Ruxue quickly bowed, and said softly, "Thank you for the compliment, Grandmaster!"

Jiang Taishen waved his hand.

"Alright, you two go back and Cultivate! Big Strong One, remember to come find me this afternoon."

"Understood! Junior bids farewell!"

Lu Xingchen and Mu Ruxue both bowed to Jiang Taishen, then exited the Immortal Cave.

On the way back to Lingyuan Peak, Mu Ruxue whispered, "Teacher, wasn't my performance pretty good? Did I make you lose Face?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "It was alright. Grandmaster likes you very much. Even I'm envious of that earth rank high grade close-fitting inner armor. But this isn't the most Face-gaining moment for me yet."

"The Lingyun Sect's annual New Disciple Grand Competition is about to begin. You need to prepare well. I have only one requirement for you, and that is the championship. You need to defeat Wang Cheng and Mu Bai, who was taken as a Personal Disciple by Liu Ruyan. That will truly bring me Face!"

Mu Ruxue nodded heavily, "I will give it my all!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "I have absolute confidence in you. I believe you will definitely win!"

The two returned to the courtyard of Lingyuan Peak, and Mu Ruxue said softly, "Teacher, are we going to do things the old way?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Your foundation is pretty much laid. You can start learning some Advanced techniques."

"Have you heard of the Heavenly Pivot Art? Are you interested in learning about Linked Arrow, Silent Arrow, Tracking Arrow, and Twisted String Arrow?"

Hearing this, Mu Ruxue's eyes lit up.

"Although I don't know what they mean, they sound very powerful. Teacher, I want to learn!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Don't worry, I will teach you everything I've learned in my life. It's just that my time is also very tight. Not only do I have to get special tutoring from Grandmaster, but I also have to make a trip to the Demon Domain soon, and participate in the Alchemist Convention."

"So we don't have much time left. I hope you can absorb it quickly. I will only explain the theory; the remaining practice part will be up to you."

Mu Ruxue nodded heavily and said softly, "Teacher is so busy, yet is still willing to take the time to teach me. It's already very difficult. I will definitely keep up with the progress!"

"Just explaining the theory is enough. I will research the practical part myself!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly.

"You little girl, you're quite understanding. In that case, let's begin! This is the Heavenly Pivot Art. First, study it carefully, and ask me if you encounter anything you don't understand."

With that, Lu Xingchen took out a scroll and handed it to Mu Ruxue.

This scroll was given to him by Miss Yun Li when they first met. Seeing the scroll, he missed Yun Li again.

Immediately, Lu Xingchen shook his head.

Why think so much?

He had already agreed to meet Miss Yun Li at the peak, and she would definitely not fall behind!