Chapter 90 : The Uniqueness of Spiritual Arts

Chapter 90: The Uniqueness of Spiritual Arts

Indeed, just like the Immortal Alliance’s usual practice, the Mirror Flower, Water Moon jade slip in Chen Beiwu’s hand was not the complete scripture, but only the first layer.

If he wished to exchange for the subsequent layers of Mirror Flower, Water Moon in the future, he would most likely need an enormous amount of sect contribution points.

“Kid, cultivating Mirror Flower, Water Moon can indeed place you upon the Path to Heavenly Immortality, allowing you to be invincible among peers below the Nascent Soul realm, but this method is extremely difficult.”

“Among the sect’s true transmission sequence, there are many who chose to cultivate this method, yet so far, not a single one has managed to reach the third layer and successfully condense a Golden Core. Are you sure you want to choose this method?” The aged voice echoed once again.

“Senior, this disciple wishes to try.” Chen Beiwu slightly cupped his hands in a bow.

One could not chew more than one could swallow.

Just the All Laws Converge, Heaven Book of the Divine Tree alone was enough for Chen Beiwu to ponder and cultivate for hundreds of years.

The reason he chose Mirror Flower, Water Moon was not to truly complete its cultivation, but to study the great Dao of the Southern Wastes’ spiritual arts.

After all, Mirror Flower, Water Moon originated from the Moonfruit that reflected all things across myriad realms.

It was no exaggeration to say that, with his talent honed by the Nine-Breath Chaos Divine Ability, even if he ultimately failed to master Mirror Flower, Water Moon, he would still gain a profound comprehension of the great Dao of the Southern Wastes’ arts.

But if, by some stroke of fortune, he succeeded, he might become a key focus of cultivation within the Mirror Moon Sect, and perhaps even obtain the chance to be the first Dao Son in thousands of years.

“Foolish child, I hope you will not regret this in the future.”

As the voice fell, the radiance surrounding the jade slip instantly dispersed, revealing its true form, before falling into Chen Beiwu’s palm.

“You still have two spells you may choose from.” The aged voice reminded.

“Senior, which spells do you think are suitable for this disciple to cultivate?” Chen Beiwu boldly asked.

“Since you dare to choose Mirror Flower, Water Moon, this old one suggests you cultivate Treading the Waves upon the Void and Mist of Phantoms.”

“If you cannot even master these two spells, then you may as well give up on Mirror Flower, Water Moon early, lest you waste your years in vain.”

Hearing this, Chen Beiwu was slightly stunned.

These two spells were entirely unfamiliar to him—he had never even heard of them.

“Whoosh!”

“Whoosh!”

At that moment, two thick streaks of starlight shot across the starry sea and landed before Chen Beiwu.

“Treading the Waves upon the Void, a Second-Tier water-attribute spiritual art. Once brought to minor accomplishment, it allows one to tread upon the Trigram of Water, each step stirring rain, each step summoning crashing waves, instantly shifting fifteen zhang with the momentum of water, catching foes unprepared.

At the perfected stage, one can even tread upon the void itself, each step shifting a hundred zhang in an instant.”

“Mist of Phantoms, a Second-Tier water-attribute spiritual art. Upon activation, it creates a hundred-zhang radius of hazy mist centered upon oneself. The mist carries spiritual power, suppressing the opponent’s divine sense, clouding their mind, and inducing illusions.

The higher the caster’s divine sense, the stronger the illusory barrier of the Mist of Phantoms, to the point of dragging opponents into an illusion without them even realizing.”

After reading the introductions on the two jade slips, Chen Beiwu was astonished. “Senior, these two spells seem to be Second-Tier spiritual arts that only Foundation Establishment cultivators can train in.”

“Who told you only Foundation Establishment cultivators can cultivate Second-Tier spiritual arts?”

Hearing this, Chen Beiwu froze in thought.

Within the Immortal Alliance, it was common knowledge that Qi Refining cultivators could not skip ahead to learn Second-Tier spiritual arts.

“Arts are born from the heart. If a Qi Refining cultivator only imitates what is written in manuals, copying without comprehension, then indeed they cannot learn Second-Tier spiritual arts.”

At this point, the aged voice paused slightly. “But arts are the laws of Heaven, the patterns of the world, the manifestation of the Dao itself, capable of evolving all things.”

“If you lack the confidence to comprehend this truth, to wield Treading the Waves upon the Void and Mist of Phantoms with a Qi Refining cultivation base by adapting them to yourself, then you may as well give up on cultivating Mirror Flower, Water Moon now.”

“Compared to Second-Tier spiritual arts, cultivating Mirror Flower, Water Moon is far beyond what you imagine!”

Hearing this, Chen Beiwu once again bowed slightly. “Thank you for your guidance, Senior. This disciple is willing to give it a try.”

Receiving the jade slips, a flash of moonlight enveloped him, and Chen Beiwu’s figure instantly vanished from within the Transmission Hall.

“Old Yu, Mirror Flower, Water Moon is a secret art reserved only for the true transmissions of the sect.” The Fourth Elder’s voice suddenly rang out.

“Within the Transmission Hall, I am the rules.” Elder Yu spoke calmly.

“These past years, you have already delayed twenty-one sequence disciples. I hope you will not regret this.” The Fourth Elder’s divine sense manifestation suddenly collapsed.

Elder Yu did not turn back. Her gaze shifted to the Ninefold Sea-Refining Manual and the Mystic Nether Pagoda Scripture among the Sun and Moon.

The former was her foundation cultivation method, the latter the Fourth Elder’s foundation method. Yet Chen Zi’ang had not chosen either—he had instead chosen the most difficult cultivation method of the Mirror Moon Lineage.

“My Dao inheritance may be important, but compared to reviving the sect’s original arts, nothing else matters.” Elder Yu shook her head lightly as her divine sense slowly dissipated.

She had served as Transmission Hall Elder for over five hundred years. Chen Zi’ang was the twenty-second sequence disciple to choose Mirror Flower, Water Moon, and he would certainly not be the last.

…

“What cultivation method did you choose?” The veiled female cultivator spoke indifferently.

“Senior Sister, must I answer this question?” Chen Beiwu’s eyes flickered slightly.

“As you wish.” The woman turned and walked toward a small side path.

At the end of the path, seven structures hidden among ancient verdant trees came into Chen Beiwu’s sight.

【Moon-in-Water Dwelling】

Looking at the archaic script engraved above the cave residence, Chen Beiwu felt an indescribable sense of vicissitudes and oppression.

“This is your cave residence.” The female cultivator casually flicked out a command token. At the top of the token was engraved a small number seven.

Chen Beiwu received the token and was just about to sense the density of spiritual energy within the cave residence when, not far away, the gate of Cave Residence No.6 suddenly opened, revealing a small, petite figure.

“Senior Sister Yu.”

That young girl, her face tender and seemingly only eight or nine years old, cried out in surprise before running over.

“And this is?” The girl paused mid-step, curiosity flashing as she looked at Chen Beiwu.

“He is Chen Zi’ang, a new disciple of the Mirror Moon Lineage.” Senior Sister Yu smiled warmly, entirely unlike the coldness she had shown to Chen Beiwu.

Upon hearing this, visible joy blossomed on the girl’s face.

“A newcomer! Then I won’t be the youngest anymore!”

With that, she bounced on the spot, her eyes filled with anticipation as she looked at Chen Beiwu, saying excitedly: “Quick, quick, call me Senior Sister.”

Chen Beiwu neatly cupped his hands in salute and greeted her. “Greetings, little Senior Sister.”

The Mirror Moon Sect truly was full of talents!

This child before him might appear young in age, but her cultivation was astonishing. He faintly sensed a trace of danger from her—she was most likely a Foundation Establishment expert.

Thus, he called her “Senior Sister” with genuine willingness.

“Eh? Why add the word ‘little’?” The girl widened her eyes, looking rather displeased.

“Wan’er, Senior Sister has matters to handle, so I’ll leave Junior Brother Chen in your care.” The veiled female cultivator turned to take out a flying shuttle artifact.

“Wait, Senior Sister Yun.” Chen Beiwu asked curiously, “This disciple heard that climbing to the summit of Water Moon Peak allows one to cultivate at the Sun-Moon Pool for a month. Is this true?”

“It is indeed true. But the Outer Sect Grand Competition still has three days left before it ends. Junior Brother, you will need to wait a few days. When the time comes, Wan’er will take you there.” Senior Sister Yun stepped onto her flying shuttle and left without looking back.