Chapter 369 - 189: Li State Civil War - Obtaining a Cultivation Technique (4)

Chapter 369: Chapter 189: Li State Civil War - Obtaining a Cultivation Technique (4)

They would even make preparations in advance for promising Golden Core candidates.

However, for one, Xiao Chen’s breakthrough was too sudden, catching everyone off guard.

For another, the Li Huo Sect’s current circumstances were unique, and they truly were powerless to help.

"Senior Brother, you’re treating me like an outsider by saying that. Given the current circumstances, how could I not be understanding?"

Xiao Chen showed his understanding, then asked, "It’s just that I was lucky enough to break through, but now I lack a Cultivation Technique to practice."

"I’ve heard the Sect has Tier Three Cultivation Techniques. I was wondering if it would be convenient for me to take a look?"

’It’s fine if you don’t give me a Spiritual Artifact, but since you consider me one of your own, you have to at least give me a few Cultivation Techniques, right?’

Upon hearing this, Master Ming Yan’s expression stiffened.

This stunned Xiao Chen. ’Don’t tell me you’re even stingy about this?’

"Junior Brother Xiao, there’s something... uhm, I should probably explain to you first."

Master Ming Yan began hesitantly, "While it’s true the Sect has Tier Three inheritances, in terms of quality... they might be a bit unsatisfactory."

"You know as well as I do that our Sect was built on Fire Techniques. We’ve never had a senior brother who primarily cultivated a Wood Element Technique."

To prevent Xiao Chen from misunderstanding and thinking he was deliberately holding back...

Master Ming Yan quickly added, "Uhm, if you’re willing to wait, after this siege from the Azure Flame Sect is over, I’ll go to the Lingyuan Sect and trade for an inheritance for you."

The reason he said this was because a Cultivation Technique is the very foundation of a Cultivator.

Although cases of switching paths midway did exist, doing so was tantamount to crippling one’s own Cultivation.

Not only would it be a complete waste of all previously used cultivation resources, but for a Cultivator with insufficient aptitude, it could mean missing their prime window for cultivation.

"It’s okay!"

Xiao Chen immediately replied, "The Sect is in peril. I won’t wait. I’ll cultivate a technique first and focus on repelling the enemy."

’Low-grade is good! I love low-grade. High-grade ones are a headache.’

Huh?

Master Ming Yan looked at Xiao Chen, who showed no trace of disappointment, and was a little surprised.

’Is he for real?’

To be honest, back when he had just achieved Core Formation, he had considered even the Earth Level Cultivation Technique he possessed to be too low-grade.

It was only because he was limited by the conditions in the Southern Domain and couldn’t find a better one even after waiting a year that he had to make do with it.

But since Xiao Chen had taken the initiative to say it was fine, he didn’t press the matter.

"That’s easily arranged. All of the Sect’s Tier Three Cultivation Techniques are stored on the top floor of the Scripture Pavilion."

As he spoke, Master Ming Yan took out an Array Flag. "Junior Brother, take this Array Flag. It will allow you to bypass the Guardian Array inside."

"Just take whichever one you like. Don’t be polite."

’Really? I can just take any of them?’

Xiao Chen immediately took the Array Flag with both hands. "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

"It’s getting late. You should get some rest too, Senior Brother. I’m going to go take a look at the Cultivation Techniques."

With that, he cupped his hands and took his leave.

Watching Xiao Chen’s hastily departing figure, Master Ming Yan seemed to sense an air of elation from him.

He shook his head. ’I must just be too tired these last couple of days.’

「Inside the Scripture Pavilion.」

Holding the Array Flag, Xiao Chen easily passed through the Array’s barrier, just as expected, and arrived at the top floor.

There was only a single bookshelf here, holding about forty-odd thick tomes.

The number didn’t seem small at first glance, but upon closer inspection, about half of them were individual Secret Manuals for Magic.

There were only twenty-three true Cultivation Techniques.

The most numerous, Fire Element Techniques, took up a full twelve volumes: one Earth Level, four Profound Level, and seven Yellow Level.

When it came to Wood Element Techniques, there were a mere two, and both were Yellow Level.

One was titled the >, which followed the path of life and death to extend a Cultivator’s lifespan.

The other was called the >, which followed the pure Path of Wood. Its effect was to enhance a Cultivator’s recovery ability after being injured.

"Hah!"

Xiao Chen instantly understood why Master Ming Yan had hesitated earlier.

These two Cultivation Techniques were indeed pathetic. Aside from allowing him to advance his Realm, they had almost no other practical use.

But it didn’t matter. With his Augments, these were minor issues.

He decisively took the >. Having an extra Healing ability was better than nothing.

After choosing his Cultivation Technique, Xiao Chen’s gaze shifted to the Magic manuals on the lower part of the shelf.

Master Ming Yan had said himself that he could just take whichever one he wanted.

Since that was the case, he really wasn’t going to be polite.

The Secret Manuals for Magic were all Profound Level and Yellow Level, split about fifty-fifty.

Of course, he didn’t take too many. He just picked one Yellow Level Sword Technique, one Yellow Level Escape Technique, and one magic each for offense and defense.

It was better not to bite off more than he could chew. Rather than learning a dozen different kinds of Magic, it was more practical to cultivate a few limited ones to the level of Mastery or even Great Success.