Mysterious Dao Solution Method, Mother Diviner's Gift

A squelching sound was the noise of the viscous tissue stuck to the scroll touching Yang An's skin.

He forced down his nausea and pushed the foul substance to the side, finally making true contact with the scroll itself.

It was at this moment that an information box appeared before Yang An as if summoned.

"Mysterious Dao Solution Method: [Partially Missing] [Can reach False Eater Three Solutions] Sourced from the Earth Celestial Method Stele, passed down by the Fate Crane Sect lineage. One realm, three solutions; one solution, one art. Mysterious arts entwine the body, merging with the Dao to ascend to Celestial.

Cultivation Price: Merging three arts reveals true illusions. Merging six arts reveals turbidity. Merging nine arts reveals the mirror self. Merging twelve arts reveals the Xiagu... The arts are endless, and what is seen is also endless.

Status: Purifiable!"

To be honest, even though Yang An had read the contents of the information box very carefully in a short amount of time, his mind was still a bit muddled.

Because he didn't understand it!

But the current environment didn't allow him to ponder this matter, so he could only set it aside for now and investigate it later.

He wasn't in a hurry to purify the cultivation method. He needed to understand the specific details of this cultivation method first. Otherwise, once the cultivation price disappeared, there would be no way to investigate it.

Then, with a thought, Yang An's right palm opened the fanged maw of the Flesh-Buried Talisman, and he immediately swallowed the scroll in his hand into his stomach for temporary storage.

It had to be said, having a magic artifact that could store items was indeed very convenient.

After putting away the cultivation method, Yang An looked at Old Man Fate Crane, awaiting his next instructions.

At this moment, Old Man Fate Crane slowly spoke, talking about the cultivation method.

"Before you begin cultivating this method, I have something I need to explain to you beforehand."

"To cultivate this method, you need to prepare a sufficient number of arts. For every increase in cultivation realm, you will need one art as a Fate Dao Technique, to be merged into yourself. This is your future long staircase to ascension, and it is also your reliance when facing tribulations!"

"The Lighting Method was created by myself and is the most suitable Fate Dao Technique for the first solution of the False Eater Realm. After that, you can handle it as you see fit."

"Yes!"

Yang An nodded. Although Old Man Fate Crane had only briefly explained the cultivation method, others might still be confused.

But combined with the content he had just seen in the information box, he could roughly understand.

Corresponding to the content in the information box, he had a guess in his heart.

It seemed that according to what Old Man Fate Crane said, it meant that for every cultivation realm, the early, middle, and late stages each corresponded to a solution method. A major realm would have three solutions.

And for every advancement in a realm, regardless of size, one art needed to be refined into a Fate Dao Technique.

This was done both for ascension and for overcoming tribulations.

The former was easy to understand. The ultimate goal of cultivators was to become celestials. As for what the latter tribulations were?

Heavenly tribulations from novels?

Yang An felt it wasn't that simple!

Because he suddenly remembered that the cultivation price of this cultivation method had clear stages.

Merging three arts, six arts, nine arts, twelve arts... all were phased in increments of three. And each major realm was exactly three minor realms.

So, if he wasn't mistaken, the tribulations Old Man Fate Crane mentioned should refer to the cultivation price of the method.

Tribulations would descend upon the advancement of each major realm!

Thinking of this, Yang An felt a sudden enlightenment, but at the same time, he realized something terrifying.

He still remembered that when he had just obtained the Lighting Method, the information box introduced it as: one of the "Thirteen Arts of the Fate Crane Sect"!

Since the Fate Crane Sect was founded by Old Man Fate Crane, it meant that these thirteen arts were the thirteen arts mastered by him, and they were very likely Old Man Fate Crane's Fate Dao Techniques.

If these thirteen arts represented that Old Man Fate Crane had already passed the thirteenth solution, then his cultivation...

Since the Resonance Stage was not a true realm, but merely used to test the compatibility of the cultivation method, the False Eater Realm was the true entry into cultivation.

Calculating according to one realm, three solutions, and one solution, one art.

Three arts for False Eater, six arts for Essence Feed, nine arts for Viscera Stone, twelve arts for Flesh Rupture. Then the thirteenth art would be...

Stiff God Realm!!!

Hiss—

Yang An suddenly gasped, feeling his heart tremble.

This kind-faced old man was actually a terrifying powerhouse at the Stiff God Realm!!

He had originally thought that since Mother Diviner True Person was a True Person of the Viscera Stone Realm, Old Man Fate Crane, whom she called senior and treated with utmost respect, was likely at the Flesh Rupture Realm.

But now it seemed that Old Man Fate Crane's terror was even beyond his imagination.

Fortunately, he hadn't made any excessively rebellious moves before. In the end, he unexpectedly became this old man's direct disciple. It was truly a blessing in disguise, and misfortune turning into fortune.

In an instant, no one knew how much information Yang An had obtained in his mind.

Seeing that he seemed to have some understanding, Old Man Fate Crane nodded with satisfaction, saying, "A promising youth."

He was very pleased with Yang An's performance and talent.

Crane Head, standing by the side, rolled his eyes a couple of times. As if thinking of something, he revealed a greedy expression.

"Since this kid satisfies you, then the remaining eleven in the sect are just a bunch of trash. Why don't you let me...?"

"Hmm?"

Before it could finish speaking, the Fate Crane Elder's originally kind and benevolent expression instantly turned grim.

"Haha, you old fellow really can't take a joke."

The Crane Head immediately shrank its neck, knowing this guy was truly angered.

"Fine, fine! It's all yours! It's all yours!"

It shouted in a sharp voice, deciding to stop talking and retreated back to its shoulder.

Only then did the Fate Crane Elder ignore it and turn to look at the Mother Diviner True Person beside him.

Crack!

With a soft sound, the surrounding darkness vanished once more, and the group returned to the original cave, their positions unchanged.

The Mother Diviner True Person immediately understood and looked at Yang An with a blooming smile.

"Later, young fellow Daoist, you can go with my attendant. I will arrange a quiet room for you where you will absolutely not be disturbed.

Also, to congratulate Senior Fate Crane and to also congratulate young fellow Daoist, since Mother Diviner has the honor of being the witness today, I should naturally prepare a small gift for young fellow Daoist."

"Young fellow Daoist, you can visit the Communal Feast Convention later. If there's anything you fancy, feel free to take it. Consider it my meeting gift to you, young fellow Daoist. As long as it's on my island, you can also command these attendants as you please."

The Mother Diviner True Person could naturally see that the Fate Crane Elder was very satisfied with this new disciple.

Right now, while the Fate Crane Elder was in high spirits, pleasing Yang An was indirectly pleasing the Fate Crane Elder. This kind of appeasement would definitely yield twice the results with half the effort, hence her generosity.

Although the Fate Crane Elder remained unmoved and revealed no emotion, Yang An was overjoyed.

He recalled the dominance the Mother Diviner True Person had displayed when he was first invited, a stark contrast to her demeanor now.

This was naturally the effect of his new master's esteemed status. As expected, there's always someone who can handle someone else.

"Thank you, Mother Diviner True Person!"

Yang An expressed his sincere gratitude.

Since he was allowed to take whatever he fancied, he would have to find time to browse properly later.

Even if he couldn't go too far, he still had to live up to the Mother Diviner True Person's good intentions.

Now he no longer had to worry about the predicament of having to ration his food, nor did he have to owe a favor to Senior Brother Pan Shi and his sister.

Yang An was in a great mood.

Soon, under the close escort of several Muckworm Children, he left.