Longevity by Grinding Skills

Chapter 528: Chapter 528: Changing the True Scripture

Following Bi Yuan were the true core members of True Martial Peak.

Daoist Xuezhen, withered like decaying wood, had a peculiar face: one half was vibrant with youthful vitality, while the other was sunken with the gloom of old age.

His cultivation of the Withered and Flourishing Skill had reached deep into the Transformation Realm, and his aura fluctuated between life and death.

Unfortunately, it was only a Mortal Technique. At its root, it was still based on the True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture, though the Withered and Flourishing Skill was a decent enough offensive technique.

Qingming, a woman in green martial attire, carried an ancient longsword on her back. Her disposition was as cold as ice, and her gaze was as sharp as lightning.

Since entering the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm from the Divine Martial Realm, her cultivation of the Sword Dao had progressed by leaps and bounds. After Xu Yunfan, she was True Martial Peak’s deadliest combatant. Most strikingly, her appearance had completely changed—she must have used a Spring Reversal Pill, for the old woman she once was had become a young maiden, her white hair now silken black.

’She’s quite beautiful now,’ Xu Yunfan silently appraised. ’A world of difference from her previous, decrepit appearance.’

Elder Ni was short and stout. His body faintly carried the intertwined auras of Wu Earth and Gen Metal, making him seem like a stubborn stone.

He cultivated the Wu Earth and Gen Metal Skill, specializing in defense, nurturing Spiritual Objects, and prospecting Earth Veins. He was a cornerstone figure on True Martial Peak.

The Maiyi Old Taoist had an ethereal aura. His eyes were murky yet profound, and he seemed half-awake, as if lost in some peculiar dreamscape.

As for the previous Sect Leader, Zhang Ziyang, he did not manifest at this moment. His Divine Traveling Dharma Body was hidden deep within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner in Xu Yunfan’s Storage Ring, where it was being nurtured.

Zhang Ziyang cultivated the Mystic Spirit Divinity Transformation Path, a remarkable Cultivation Technique specializing in the Divine Soul and the control of Spirit Ghosts. In the Divine Martial Realm, he had been a leader of the Taoist Sect; now, he was an important trump card at Xu Yunfan’s disposal.

’His talent is peerless,’ Xu Yunfan thought. ’If I use him correctly, his future will be boundless.’

This old guard had all been tempered by the brutal battles of the Divine Martial Realm. They were not only experienced but also hailed from the Taoist Sect, making them loyal and dependable.

And Bi Yuan, having been Xu Yunfan’s master in the Divine Martial Realm, was his one true confidant and core strategist here in the Primordial Demon Sect.

"Please, take a seat, Elders."

Xu Yunfan gestured with his hand and took out the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. This Black Banner had been kept in his Dantian, cleansed day and night by his Magical Power and refined by the Eight Sceneries Cloud Qi. It could be considered a top-tier Magical Treasure with its own profound mysteries, and it was slowly beginning to resemble the All Heaven Star Official Command Banner he envisioned.

After releasing Zhang Ziyang, he skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.

He gave a detailed account of Chu Chengnan’s tragic failure to attain his Dao at Cold Crow Pass. He especially emphasized the terror of the "Human Tribulation," which dishonorably blocked a cultivator’s path forward, and explained how the Puchen Pure Land was scheming against the True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture. They had severed the path to the Divine Martial Dao Fruit, treating disciples who cultivated the scripture as a reserve pool of those "fated with the Buddha" to be lured away.

The atmosphere in the grotto-abode instantly grew heavy and oppressive.

Even though Bi Yuan and the others had witnessed the cruelty of the Divine Martial Realm, a chill still ran down their spines at the ruthless methods and blatant obstruction from the top True Monarchs of the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm.

But when Xu Yunfan changed the subject and mentioned that he had met Ancestral Master Lv Chunyang at the Wansheng Sword Sect, the expressions of Bi Yuan, Zhang Ziyang, and the others lit up with excitement.

It was no wonder; after all, they had grown up in the Taoist Sect, hearing tales of Ancestral Master Chunyang’s deeds since childhood.

Bi Yuan sighed. "It’s a shame my cultivation is so low. If I ever get the chance, I must pay my respects to Ancestral Master Chunyang."

Zhang Ziyang nodded repeatedly, his face filled with longing.

"Ancestral Master Chunyang is a peerless figure of the ages. The world thought he achieved Daylight Ascension, but to think he actually came to the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm and became a Golden Core True Monarch... It must have been incredibly difficult."

Another round of excited discussion followed. Only after everyone had calmed down slightly did Xu Yunfan speak again.

"The True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture has become a dead end," Xu Yunfan said, his voice as sharp as hammered steel. "To continue practicing it is not only to sever your own future but to leave yourselves as fish on a chopping block, at the mercy of others."

"I have decided that every member of True Martial Peak, from the top down, must immediately switch to a new Cultivation Technique: the Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying Scripture. This Cultivation Technique was bestowed by Ancestral Master Chunyang. It is free of karmic entanglements, so we need not worry about repercussions."

Xu Yunfan’s gaze swept over the group.

Without a shred of hesitation, Bi Yuan said in a low voice, "This is the only way to break this deadlock and survive. We will follow Yunfan’s command!"

Xuezhen, Qingming, Elder Ni, the Maiyi Old Taoist, and even the mental fluctuations from Zhang Ziyang within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner all simultaneously expressed their unconditional support and intent to follow.

Xu Yunfan nodded. "This Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying Scripture is vast and profound, its power limitless. It is a direct path to the Supreme Thunder Skill and the Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying True Intent. It is both a Thunder Technique and a supreme Wonderful Technique for tempering the Dharma Body and Divine Soul with lightning.

"Its Dao Fruit hangs vacant and has not yet receded from the world, meaning its potential is boundless. It is an orthodox Dharma Gate bestowed by Ancestral Master Chunyang, originally held by the Divine Sky Nine Heavens True Monarch of the Primordial Sect. Thus, our cultivation of it is perfectly legitimate. Today, I will transmit this True Scripture to you."

Without further hesitation, he flicked his finger, sending out several specks of purple light imbued with a vast thunderous intent. They flew into the foreheads of Bi Yuan, Xuezhen, Qingming, Elder Ni, and the Maiyi Old Taoist.

At the same time, a wisp of pure Divine Sky True Essence shot into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, imprinting itself deep within Zhang Ziyang’s Divine Soul.

As they received the True Scripture’s inheritance, each of them trembled, their faces filled with expressions of utter shock and ecstasy.

This True Scripture, a direct path to the power of the Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends, contained a majestic heavenly might. Its lofty concepts and profound foundation were far beyond anything from any Cultivation Technique they had ever encountered.

When the transmission was complete, the others were still immersed in profound comprehension. Xu Yunfan pondered for a moment before speaking again. "On the path of cultivation—resources, companions, techniques, and location—’resources’ come first.

"Our peak’s resources are running low, and the Primordial Sect is a place where the strong prey on the weak. We must procure all necessary provisions ourselves.

"I possess an Artifact Refining Secret Skill, the Profound Capital Eight Sceneries Celestial Refining Creation Cloud Scripture. Its techniques are mysterious and abstruse, leading directly to the pinnacle of the Artifact Refining Dao. If one can master even a single one of its ’Sceneries,’ refining Magical Treasures will become as easy as turning over one’s hand..."

Xu Yunfan paused, a hint of unprecedented solemnity in his eyes.

"However, this Secret Technique is tied to immense karma. Although Ancestral Master Chunyang of the Wansheng Sword Sect severed its past connections with his Supreme Sword Intent, I cannot be completely certain if there are still unforeseen risks within.

"To be cautious, today I will only transmit to you its basic Artifact Refining Technique, along with the condensation method for the ’Eight Sceneries Cloud Qi,’ which can be used as an auxiliary Refining Strange Fire.

"With this as a foundation, you will be able to refine high-quality Magical Artifacts and Magical Treasures. This will be an important source of income for our peak going forward.

"If any disciples of the peak show talent for the Artifact Refining Dao, they may learn these fundamentals. After they’ve made progress, they can exchange merits and contributions with me for the deeper secrets of the technique."

As for the core teachings of the ’Eight Sceneries of Profound Capital,’ Xu Yunfan naturally had no intention of passing those on.

This technique was one of his trump cards. He didn’t know which expert from the Primordial Sect had set it out as bait, but now that Ancestral Master Chunyang had severed the fishing line with a single strike, the other party would be too wary of the consequences to reveal themselves.

The scheme was clearly vast.

Bi Yuan and the others were deeply shaken as they listened.

A Secret Technique that required Ancestral Master Chunyang himself to sever its karmic ties... The level of such a technique and the weight of the karma involved were hard to imagine. Everyone agreed wholeheartedly and gave their solemn assent.

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