Chapter 96 - 96 3 Selection

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Chapter 96: Chapter 3 Selection Chapter 96: Chapter 3 Selection Zheng Fa had never imagined he would see Zhang in such a state— When he walked towards the backyard of Zhang’s home, the first thing he heard was a rumbling sound. Looking up, he discovered a white, ribbon-like waterfall cascading from the cliffs of the ninth Jiushan, plummeting down into the backyard of Zhang’s home. Indeed, as soon as he entered the backyard gate, he was met with waves of cool mist. Beneath the waterfall was a small lake, spanning over half an acre, with a pavilion on its bank. Zhang was sitting on the steps in front of the pavilion, her plain skirt slightly lifted to her ankles, her bare jade feet shimmering in the water. A bit charming, yet also a bit troubling... The waterfall was probably formed from the snowmelt of Jiushan, and even at a distance, Zheng Fa could faintly feel the icy coldness of the lake water. Inside the pavilion was another person, a girl about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a slightly round face. She had been idly watching Zhang play with the water but her eyes lit up when she saw him enter, and she called out to Zhang, “Someone is here!” Zheng Fa stepped forward and greeted Zhang with a bow, “Sister Zhang.” After that, he turned to the girl beside him and asked, “May I know how to address this sister?” “Just call me Yuan,” the girl said with a smile, but Zheng Fa distinctly felt a lack of warmth in her eyes. “Pleased to meet you, Sister Yuan.” Seeing her indifferent expression, Zheng Fa simply greeted her and said nothing more. Zhang turned her head, did not stand up, but nodded towards Zheng Fa and said, “I heard you chose the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’?” Zheng Fa was stunned, thinking she was going to persuade him and was about to speak. Zhang waved her hand and said directly, “I’m not your master, it doesn’t matter what you choose—just that the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ Cultivation Technique is a bit special.” “Special?” “Have you heard of the rumors that our Jiushan Sect once dominated the era with the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’?” “I heard Brother Han mention it.” “Do you know why?” “The ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ can greatly enhance the power of the Thunder Talisman...” Zheng Fa pondered and relayed the reason Han Qi had told him. “It’s not that simple,” Zhang said with a glance at Zheng Fa. “The ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ does strengthen talismanic magic, but it can be cultivated as early as in the Qi Refinement Realm, so naturally, the effects are limited. The ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ is tied to a powerful True Inheritor’s Cultivation Technique of our Jiushan Sect. One must cultivate the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ first in order to practice this True Inheritor’s Cultivation Technique.” “...” Zheng Fa frowned and said, “Then why hasn’t anyone managed to cultivate the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ for a thousand years?” According to Han Qi, Xuanlei Stones were scarce, but not non-existent. If one could cultivate the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ and then move onto another True Inheritor’s Cultivation Technique—the cost-effectiveness would be quite high. “Because the spiritual materials required for that True Inheritor’s Cultivation Technique are even harder to find.” “This... Thank you for the guidance, Sister Zhang.” Zheng Fa understood why Zhang had called for him. She thought he was after the powerful ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ and was informing him—that to truly harness its power, one needed to cultivate that True Inheritor’s Cultivation Technique. Zheng Fa didn’t mind that much; his main goal in cultivating the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ was to form the Green Sun Dao Body. Zhang, noticing his expression, nodded and said, “Knowing this is enough.” Suddenly, Yuan, who was at the side, spoke up, “Speaking of which, isn’t the Sect Leader practicing the ‘Divine Sky Thunder Control True Method’?” Zhang nodded and explained to a slightly confused Zheng Fa, “‘Divine Sky Thunder Control True Method’ is that True Inheritor’s Cultivation Technique. Right now, in the entire Jiushan Sect from top to bottom, only the Sect Leader has the opportunity to practice it—ah, he cultivated it a thousand years ago.” “If you cultivate the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’, you might be summoned by the Sect Leader,” Yuan said to Zheng Fa with a laugh, “He resides high in Jiushan, without a single disciple, and rarely meets anyone.” Her face was full of jest as she spoke—clearly not believing that a single ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’ could have such an influence. ... After discussing the ‘Five Thunders Dharma Body’, Zhang stood up and looked at Zheng Fa seriously. Her eyes showed no emotion as she asked lightly, “I once said I see potential in you for the future, do you know why?” Zheng Fa shook his head. “Have you obtained the ‘Talisman Dao Foundation Establishment Method’ from the Ancestor?” Speaking of this made Zheng Fa’s face show a complicated expression—he had just developed his Divine Sense and had checked the ‘Talisman Dao Foundation Establishment Method’ and ‘Spirit Mountain Technique’. The ‘Spirit Mountain Technique’ was normal, only requiring the seventh level of Qi Refinement to begin, which was beyond his current cultivation. As for the ‘Talisman Dao Foundation Establishment Method’, he had long heard from the Jiushan Ancestor that this Cultivation Technique was half-complete. But only after seeing it did he realize that calling it half-complete was a diplomatic way of speaking. The technique contained just a few hundred words. Zheng Fa summarized the main content as follows: I have an amazing idea! With this idea, I can create an unparalleled Foundation Establishment cultivation method! But I’ve already reached the Nascent Soul phase and have no use for this, couldn’t be bothered to think about it. Creating this cultivation method is very simple; I’ve even written down the principles for you all, so the later generations can just ponder over it and they should figure it out! What a Fermat move! Seeing his expression, Zhang rarely curled her lips, seemingly able to completely empathize with Zheng Fa’s speechlessness. “What do you think of this Foundation Establishment Method?” “...Aside from not knowing how to practice it, this Cultivation Technique is quite impressive,” Zheng Fa considered his words and gave a rather diplomatic evaluation. Zhang’s smile grew wider. However, this remark wasn’t all courtesy; the Ancestor’s idea indeed broadened Zheng Fa’s horizons. The Jiushan Ancestor, while studying the Mountain and River True Form Talisman, noticed that the four runes were subtly absorbing their corresponding rune in the void to sustain their existence—so he wondered, if one were to condense a talismanic diagram in their Dantian, could it not also automatically absorb talismanic diagrams from the void?

Chapter 96 - 96 3 Selection

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