Power Transmission

Eldest Disciple: Liu Ling

Comprehension: 7.5

Innate Talent: 7.5

Fortune: 8+1 (Became the host's disciple at the start, Fortune +1)

Alchemist Rank: Second-Grade Alchemist

Cultivation: Two-Star Dou Zhe

Cultivation Technique: Blazing Sun Art (High Xuan Rank)

Battle Skill: Blazing Sun Finger (Mid Xuan Rank)

Gu He's expression was somewhat strange as he looked at Liu Ling's attribute panel.

Liu Ling's comprehension and innate talent were only 7.5, while his fortune barely met the standard.

But Gu He had not expected that becoming his disciple would actually provide bonus points.

Then again, it made sense. He was a transmigrator, and he had the system with him.

More importantly, the system he possessed was the Disciple System.

As long as someone became his disciple, they would surely become a powerhouse in the future.

What tremendous fortune that was. Adding one point was only reasonable.

With that extra point, Liu Ling's rating had reached exactly 8 points, enough to trigger the system's return mechanism.

"Master, Master..."

"What is it?"

In the room, Liu Ling saw Gu He staring at him without saying anything and could not help asking in confusion.

"Uh..."

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Gu He's face before he quickly regained his composure. After pondering for a moment, he said, "I was merely thinking about how to reward you."

"A reward?"

Liu Ling was stunned when he heard this. "Master, what reward?"

"You've broken through to become a Second-Grade Alchemist. Naturally, I should reward you." Gu He smiled.

"Ah..."

"There's a reward for breaking through?"

A hint of surprise flashed through Liu Ling's eyes. Breaking through to Second-Grade Alchemist actually came with a reward?

"That's right. Consider it a form of encouragement."

Gu He smiled. "From now on, whether you make a breakthrough in alchemy or in your Dou Qi cultivation, I will reward you."

Excitement flashed through Liu Ling's eyes, and his enthusiasm for cultivation grew even stronger. "Thank you, Master."

"Ling'er, come here. I'll now pass on a Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique to you. Cultivating it can strengthen your soul power." Gu He beckoned Liu Ling over.

Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique!

Liu Ling's mind shook violently upon hearing those words.

Master was actually willing to teach him a Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique?

For an alchemist, the most important thing was the strength of their soul power.

For example, Liu Ling had now broken through to become a Second-Grade Alchemist.

But if he wanted to advance to the realm of a Third-grade Alchemist, his soul power had to reach the standard of a Third-grade Alchemist.

Soul power strength would increase along with one's Dou Qi cultivation.

However, there was another method: cultivating soul power secret arts.

As an alchemist, Liu Ling spent little time cultivating Dou Qi in his daily life, so he naturally preferred cultivating soul power secret arts to improve his soul power.

But soul power secret arts were incredibly precious. How could a Second-Grade Alchemist like Liu Ling possibly obtain one?

Liu Ling had always hoped to acquire a Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique.

Now that he heard Gu He was willing to teach him one, he was naturally overjoyed and immediately stepped before Gu He.

"Ling'er, squat down." Gu He smiled as he looked at the excited Liu Ling before him.

The Nether Soul Art, a Seventh Grade Soul Power Cultivation Method, had been obtained by Gu He from an ancient ruin when he was young.

Aside from his own talent and hard work, this Seventh Grade Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique had also played a major role in allowing him to achieve what he had today.

Even though granting anything to his disciple could earn him a return, Gu He naturally had to choose the thing most important to him.

Though Liu Ling did not understand Gu He's instructions, he trusted Gu He deeply and obediently did as he was told.

Seeing this, Gu He no longer hesitated. He slowly placed his right palm atop Liu Ling's head and said solemnly, "Ling'er, close your eyes and calm your mind."

Liu Ling naturally followed every instruction.

Gu He then directly activated the Empowerment Divine Ability and used it to impart the Seventh Grade Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique, the Nether Soul Art, to Liu Ling.

At the same time, just as Liu Ling was wondering about Gu He's strange actions, he suddenly felt a profound stream of information appear in his mind.

He had no time to think further. He could only follow Gu He's instructions, calm his mind, and gradually absorb that profound information.

A moment later, Gu He had imparted all the contents and cultivation insights of the Nether Soul Art to Liu Ling.

With his eyes tightly shut, Liu Ling continuously absorbed and integrated the information in his mind until he finally fused it perfectly.

Nether Soul Art!

A Seventh Grade Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique?

At last, Liu Ling learned the name and grade of the soul power cultivation method Gu He had passed on to him.

At the same time, the system notification sounded in Gu He's mind.

"Ding! Detected that the host has granted disciple Liu Ling the Seventh-grade cultivation technique Nether Soul Art. Congratulations, you have triggered a Ten Thousandfold Return and obtained the Emperor Grade Soul Devouring Art!"

"The Emperor Grade Soul Devouring Art has been distributed to the System Space. Please collect it promptly!"

As the system's voice rang out in his mind,

Gu He froze.

When he came back to his senses, an expression of wild joy appeared on his face.

Emperor Grade!

He had not misheard!

By teaching a Seventh Grade Nether Soul Art, he had actually obtained an Emperor-grade cultivation technique, the Soul Devouring Art!

With a thought, Gu He directly sank his consciousness into the System Space.

Inside the System Space, a black scroll floated in the void, radiating an eerie glow.

"Does the host wish to accept the inheritance of the Soul Devouring Art?"

When Gu He's consciousness touched the black scroll, a system prompt sounded in his mind.

Hearing this, Gu He was about to agree, but then he suddenly remembered that Liu Ling was still in the room.

If accepting the inheritance of the Soul Devouring Art caused any unusual changes, it would be inappropriate for Liu Ling to see them.

At that thought, Gu He hurriedly withdrew his consciousness from the System Space and looked at Liu Ling, who was squatting before him.

At this moment, Liu Ling had almost completely received the information Gu He had imparted.

When he learned that the Soul Power Cultivation Secret Technique Gu He had taught him was the Seventh-grade cultivation technique Nether Soul Art, he could not help opening his eyes.

Excitement flickered in his dark eyes. The moment Liu Ling opened them, he saw Gu He smiling at him.

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing such a divine technique upon your disciple!" Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Ling knelt before Gu He, his voice incomparably sincere.

It was not strange for Liu Ling to react this way.

That was because the Nether Soul Art Gu He had given him had shocked him far too deeply.

This was a Seventh Grade Soul Power Cultivation Method!

Cultivating it to the pinnacle would allow one to become a Seventh-Grade Alchemist.

Even some Sixth-Grade Alchemists might not possess such a cultivation method.

Yet Liu Ling was merely a Second-Grade Alchemist, and he had actually received a Seventh-grade cultivation technique!

It was simply too shocking.

"It is only a cultivation technique. You are my personal disciple, so I would have passed it on to you sooner or later."

"Giving it to you now merely means doing so a little earlier."

Gu He could completely understand Liu Ling's current feelings.

Because he was in the same state of mind at this very moment.

An Emperor-grade cultivation technique was enough to make him ecstatic.

"Master's great kindness is something this disciple can never repay!" Liu Ling was filled with immense gratitude toward Gu He.

"Enough, don't thank me just yet. My reward isn't over." Gu He gently smiled as he reached out and stroked Liu Ling's head.

It wasn't over yet?

Could Master still be rewarding me?

Liu Ling's expression became somewhat blank.

Master was being far too generous today, wasn't he?

"Don't let your thoughts run wild." Gu He patted Liu Ling on the head in reminder.

"Yes, Master." Liu Ling obediently squatted down again and slowly closed his eyes.

Gu He slowly extended his right palm and pressed it directly against Liu Ling's back.

Liu Ling was still confused when he suddenly felt an immense force enter his body.

Liu Ling's expression changed. What was Master doing?

"Calm your mind and properly absorb this power!" Gu He's voice suddenly rang out.

With no time to think, Liu Ling could only do as he was told and focus completely on receiving that power.

A moment later, a muffled sound suddenly rang out from within Liu Ling's body, and his aura changed along with it.

He had broken through. Liu Ling's cultivation had directly risen from a Two-Star Dou Zhe to a Three-Star Dou Zhe.

But it was not over yet. The power within his body continued to increase.

After another moment, Liu Ling's aura changed once again.

Four-Star Dou Zhe!

Sweat covered Liu Ling's handsome face, and he looked somewhat pale.

Clearly, the process of receiving this power was not easy.

After another moment, Liu Ling directly broke through to the strength of a Five-Star Dou Zhe.

"Master, I can't take any more..." Liu Ling said painfully.

Clearly, he had reached his limit.

A trace of disappointment flashed through Gu He's eyes upon hearing this, but he also knew that this could not be rushed.

If he transmitted too much cultivation, it would likely cause tremendous harm to Liu Ling's body.

With that thought, Gu He willed it and directly stopped the power transmission.

At the same time, the system notification sounded in Gu He's mind.

"Ding! Detected that the host has granted eldest disciple Liu Ling seven days of cultivation. Congratulations, you have triggered a thousandfold return and obtained nineteen years of cultivation!" (Note: These nineteen years of cultivation correspond to a Three-Star Battle King.)

"The nineteen years of cultivation have been distributed to the System Space. Please collect them promptly."

A thousandfold return!

Nineteen years of cultivation!

Gu He's spirits rose upon hearing the system's voice.

Trading seven days of cultivation for nineteen years of cultivation was an incredibly worthwhile deal.

The next moment, Gu He impatiently sank his consciousness into the System Space.

Inside the System Space, a purple sphere of light floated in the void.

"Does the host wish to accept nineteen years of cultivation?"

The moment Gu He's consciousness touched the purple sphere, the system's voice rang out again.

Likewise, because Liu Ling was present, Gu He chose not to accept it for the moment.

When he withdrew his consciousness from the System Space, he discovered that Liu Ling had knelt before him once more.

"Ling'er, why are you kneeling again?" Gu He hurriedly helped Liu Ling up, somewhat helpless.

"Master's kindness toward this disciple is as weighty as a mountain. You gave this disciple a Seventh-grade cultivation technique, and then you transmitted cultivation to me as well. This disciple truly... has failed Master!" Liu Ling looked at Gu He with eyes full of gratitude.

Master has treated me so well. If I, Liu Ling, achieve anything in the future, I will surely repay Master's great kindness a thousandfold, ten thousandfold.

"Ling'er, you are my only disciple. Naturally, good things should be passed on to you." Seeing Liu Ling's sincere words, Gu He could not help feeling gratified.

"As long as you cultivate diligently in the future and bring glory to my name when you travel outside, that will be repayment enough." Gu He patted Liu Ling's shoulder and spoke earnestly.

"This disciple swears that I will cultivate twice as diligently in the future and never disappoint Master's high hopes." Determination flashed through Liu Ling's eyes, and he made his promise without hesitation.

"Good!"

"As expected of my good disciple."

Approval appeared in Gu He's eyes. Remembering that he still had one more chance to trigger a return, he decided to give it all at once.

"I still have another reward for you."

Liu Ling's face showed a trace of astonishment. "There's another reward?"

He had already received a Seventh-grade cultivation technique and a power transmission.

Having obtained all that, Liu Ling already felt as though he were dreaming.

Yet Gu He was actually saying that he would continue rewarding him?

Master, you really are being far too generous...

Gu He smiled faintly, then with a thought, a wisp of Purple Flame slowly appeared in his palm.

The Purple Flame took the form of an eagle the moment it appeared, as though an eagle's cry could be heard.

Around it, ripples like waves of water strangely spread outward, making it look exceptionally miraculous.

"Ling'er, I have one final reward for you: this Purple Eagle Flame."