Supreme Clarity Dragon Elephant Art, Re-entering the Scripture Repository Pavilion

Reaching the third level of Qi Condensation is a threshold.

For most Maoshan disciples, reaching the third level of Qi Condensation allows them to leave the mountain and guard various regions.

However...

For direct disciples from various halls and pavilions, like Zhong Bai, they need to reach the sixth level of Qi Condensation before they can descend the mountain and establish their own practice.

Therefore, at both the third and sixth levels of Qi Condensation, they get the opportunity to enter the Scripture Repository Pavilion to select a spell.

However, for direct disciples, it can be somewhat uninspiring; they shouldn't bite off more than they can chew. The vast majority of direct disciples only cultivate one spiritual ability before reaching the Foundation Establishment realm.

A very small number choose auxiliary spiritual abilities, such as the Wooden Stake Great Art, which pairs with the Lightning Thunder Fist.

Frequent use of lightning can damage one's vitality, while the Wooden Stake Great Art can restore it.

But the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art, which Zhong Bai cultivates, doesn't have these issues.

Therefore, True Immortal Qianyuan was also unsure whether Zhong Bai needed to choose a new spiritual ability or spell.

Hearing that he actually had the chance to learn a new spiritual ability, Zhong Bai's eyes immediately lit up with a smile.

His joy was undisguised.

"Master, your disciple needs it!"

With just one sentence, Zhong Bai clearly stated his attitude.

True Immortal Qianyuan didn't object to this; instead, he was very calm.

"My disciple, your Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art is more than sufficient for combat right now. The spiritual abilities you lack are nothing more than defensive ones and those used for daily travel.

The defensive spiritual ability I cultivate is the Golden Light Divine Incantation, one of the Eight Great Daoist Incantations.

The travel spiritual ability I cultivate is a fragmented text of the great spiritual ability, Shrinking the Ground into Inches.

If my disciple deems them worthy, I can teach all of these to you!

Of course, my disciple, you can also go to the Scripture Repository Pavilion and choose carefully."

It could be said that True Immortal Qianyuan truly held nothing back, essentially revealing his own secrets.

At this moment, hearing about the Golden Light Divine Incantation and the fragmented Shrinking the Ground into Inches, it would be a lie to say Zhong Bai wasn't eager.

But... with the Exorcism Panel, Zhong Bai felt that he might be able to try something more challenging.

"Your disciple understands your meaning, Master, but I'd rather go to the Scripture Repository Pavilion to choose a cultivation method that can strengthen the physical body..."

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Upon hearing Zhong Bai say this, True Immortal Qianyuan was immediately perplexed.

After some thought, he still spoke, "If you just want to improve your physical body, my disciple actually doesn't need to choose another cultivation method.

My disciple, I know that ever since your Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art reached minor accomplishment, you haven't paid it any mind.

Actually, there's something you should know: the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art is merely the foundational part of the Supreme Clarity Dragon Elephant Art.

Speaking of the Supreme Clarity Dragon Elephant Art, a thousand years ago, it was a renowned physical body cultivation method!

Once, an ancestor who achieved the Spirit Transformation Realm through the Supreme Clarity Dragon Elephant Art broke all laws with a single force, dominating the world in the Embodying Heaven and Earth state.

Of course, such a miracle is impossible now, but it's still more than enough for strengthening the physical body."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Bai was also somewhat dazed. Ever since his Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art reached minor accomplishment, he truly hadn't continued cultivating it. Instead, he had focused all his attention on the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art.

The reason was simple: at that time, he didn't have the Exorcism Panel. Where would he find the time to cultivate a body-forging art whose benefits he didn't know when he'd reap?

And now, after his master's reminder, Zhong Bai's already stirred expression grew even more fervent.

"Master, then your disciple will go to the Scripture Repository Pavilion to choose this Supreme Clarity Dragon Elephant Art!"

Hearing this, True Immortal Qianyuan couldn't help but tap Zhong Bai's head.

He said somewhat exasperatedly, "You're possessed! You haven't even perfected the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art and you're already thinking of getting the Supreme Clarity Dragon Elephant Art?

Isn't that a waste!

What I'm saying is, I want you not to rush into choosing a physical body cultivation method. Practice the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art first. Right now, the important thing is to choose a travel spiritual ability!

You don't think you, as you are now, can learn my Shrinking the Ground into Inches, do you?

Heh, don't be afraid to laugh at me, but I've had this Shrinking the Ground into Inches cultivation method for decades.

To this day, I've still only learned the basics; a few tens of meters per step is my limit.

You'd better choose a simpler travel spiritual ability first!"

Uh...

It was very awkward. Zhong Bai lowered his head, his face a little flushed. Liu Gang, watching from the side, was full of smiles. Honestly, both the master and disciple were quite a pair—a good show, indeed.

"However, Zhong Bai, remember, don't lose sight of the big picture. The Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art is the most important for you."

"Yes, your disciple understands this principle and won't neglect it."

"That's good. Go to the Scripture Repository Pavilion to choose a travel spiritual ability. I won't accompany you this time."

"Yes, Master, your disciple takes his leave!"

Outside the Scripture Repository Pavilion.

As Zhong Bai approached the Scripture Repository Pavilion, its large doors automatically opened. Without a second thought, Zhong Bai stepped inside.

"Disciple Zhong Bai greets Martial Great-Uncle Ming! May Martial Great-Uncle be blessed with peace and good fortune!"

Zhong Bai offered his respects. Amidst the seemingly endless collection of ancient texts, Ming Wanqian's smile didn't quite reach his eyes. As he observed the fluctuating aura emanating from Zhong Bai, he couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

"Well, well, boy, how long has it been, and you've already reached the third layer of Qi Condensation? I wonder if it's your exceptional talent, or if this Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art simply resonates with you.

Though in the past, people who cultivated the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art did progress faster, it was never to this extent.

It's truly unfathomable…"

As Ming Wanqian stepped forward, Zhong Bai felt a mix of nervousness and curiosity, raising an eyebrow.

He couldn't help it; his cultivation speed was indeed a bit too fast. Trying to hide it from his Martial Great-Uncle's discerning eyes was impossible.

"Martial Great-Uncle, this disciple owes it all to your blessings! Martial Great-Uncle, you wouldn't believe it, but ever since I met you, my cultivation has been exceptionally motivated!"

All Zhong Bai could do now was try to divert the topic.

"That's why, as soon as I had the chance to choose a spell or divine ability, this disciple came to the Scripture Repository Pavilion to visit Martial Great-Uncle."

"Bah, you little rascal, don't try that with me."

Clearly, Ming Wanqian wasn't buying it. He wasn't some three-year-old child; did Zhong Bai really think a few words could fool him?

However, Ming Wanqian also chose not to press the issue further. Everyone had their own secrets. As long as Zhong Bai wasn't accelerating his cultivation by violating the sect rules, Ming Wanqian wouldn't bother.

"Alright, your master already sent a spiritual message to this old Daoist about your purpose in coming to the Scripture Repository Pavilion: to choose a movement-based divine ability.

Hmm… True Immortal Qianyuan's Shrinking the Ground into Inches really isn't suitable for you right now.

But… this old Daoist does know a movement divine ability that suits you!"

After saying this, Ming Wanqian lowered his gaze and said nothing more.

Uh, Zhong Bai, who was eagerly waiting to hear what divine ability it was, was momentarily stunned.

"Martial Great-Uncle?"

"Martial Great-Uncle?"

He called out several times, but his Martial Great-Uncle remained motionless, looking exactly like an ancient, withered tree sculpture.

"Ah! Since Martial Great-Uncle knows what movement divine ability suits this disciple, yet pretends not to hear now, teasing this disciple like this, this disciple is heartbroken…"

After speaking, Zhong Bai squatted down in a corner, his eyes becoming vacant.

The old and the young, putting on a show for each other, neither willing to yield, until Ming Wanqian let out an "ouch."

"Cough, cough, I'm truly getting old, my back hurts terribly, pulling on my nerves, I couldn't hear a thing. What were you trying to say just now, boy?

Wait, why do you have that expression, all aggrieved? It's just a divine ability.

There are plenty of movement divine abilities, but the one suitable for you is only…"

Huh? Zhong Bai, who had just perked up his ears to listen carefully, felt a sharp pain in his ear the next second.

"Ow, ow, ow, Martial Great-Uncle, gently, gently!"

"Hmph, hmph, boy, you're the first one to prank this old Daoist like that!"