Scripture Repository Pavilion Selection, Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art

The choice of a primary cultivation method actually varies in focus between the different halls.

Take the Law Enforcement Hall, for example.

Within the Law Enforcement Hall, nothing is more precious than the ultimate treasure, the Kui Niu Drum!

Even though no one in the Law Enforcement Hall can currently use the Kui Niu Drum, as a lightning-attributed supreme treasure, its effects are absolutely incomparable to ordinary treasures.

Furthermore, because it contains lightning power, the most suitable cultivation methods for this lineage of the Law Enforcement Hall would either be body-strengthening techniques—but the path of body cultivation is incredibly difficult!

Therefore…

Most disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall choose Thunder Techniques as their primary cultivation method.

Thunder Techniques are primarily for offense, and the Law Enforcement Hall just so happens to require strong combat capabilities.

Thus, True Immortal Qianyuan also hoped that Zhong Bai would choose a Thunder Technique as his main cultivation.

"As your master, I would naturally recommend Thunder Techniques first!

The Kui Niu Drum in the Law Enforcement Hall has miraculous effects on Thunder Technique cultivation. Therefore, my disciple, if you can persevere, then choose a Thunder Technique to cultivate."

Upon hearing "Thunder Techniques," Zhong Bai felt excited, but also couldn't help but frown.

Did he like Thunder Techniques? Undoubtedly, who wouldn't want to control heavenly lightning to punish evil?

However… even if Zhong Bai was a novice cultivator, he knew that Thunder Techniques were not something just anyone could cultivate, whether it was due to the requirements for comprehension or innate talent.

"Master, can I really do it?

I've heard that it's very difficult for anyone without exceptional talent to achieve anything in Thunder Technique cultivation, and I…"

True Immortal Qianyuan was stunned. Where did this foolish disciple of mine hear all this nonsense?

"Nonsense!

Who filled your head with these ideas? It's simply alarmist…

It's true that Thunder Technique cultivation isn't something ordinary people can access, but that's because Thunder Technique divine abilities have been precious since ancient times, and most sects don't have them at all.

At the same time, cultivating Thunder Techniques requires not just comprehension and talent, but more importantly, perseverance!

Drawing down heavenly lightning—that kind of pain is something most people can't endure. That's why your master asked if you could persevere."

Hearing this, Zhong Bai generally understood. Well, I guess I read those novels for nothing in my past life…

"Master, I was foolish just now, but I am determined to persevere.

I just don't know… what Thunder Techniques are available for me to choose from in Maoshan."

Rather than being overwhelmed once he entered the Scripture Repository Pavilion, it was better to determine his goal beforehand.

Hearing his disciple's question, True Immortal Qianyuan also pondered.

"Although the Thunder Techniques possessed by Maoshan are not as renowned as those of Longhu Mountain, famous for its Five Thunder Righteous Law, we do have several powerful ones.

Firstly, there's the Supreme Purity Divine Thunder Art, cultivated by the current sect leader.

However, the Supreme Purity Divine Thunder Art requires the Foundation Establishment realm to cultivate, so you don't need to consider it.

Secondly, there's the Lightning Thunder Fist. This technique is also quite powerful; every move involves lightning and thunder, but it demands extremely high mental fortitude from the cultivator, otherwise, it's easy to suffer qi deviation.

Thirdly, there's the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art, which was the Divine Firmament Sect's foundational technique!

This Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art is in no way inferior to the Supreme Purity Divine Thunder Art, and can even rival Longhu Mountain's Five Thunder Righteous Law.

It was originally entrusted to Maoshan for safekeeping a thousand years ago when the Divine Firmament Sect declined.

As for some other Thunder Technique divine abilities, your master does not recommend them. Not only are they weak in power, but they also have no follow-up techniques; incomplete methods are simply not suitable."

Zhong Bai listened very attentively, afraid of missing a single word. Even so, after hearing it all, Zhong Bai still looked somewhat conflicted.

"Master, you said that the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art of the Divine Firmament Sect is so terrifying, so why did Senior Brother Shi Jian, the sect leader's direct disciple, choose the Lightning Thunder Fist?"

After voicing his confusion, Zhong Bai waited for the answer.

Upon hearing this, True Immortal Qianyuan couldn't help but frown.

"Where did you hear that news, kid? How do you know the sect leader's direct disciple chose the Lightning Thunder Fist?

Never mind, I don't care where you got your information. The reason Shi Jian didn't choose the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art is very simple.

Shi Jian is the sect leader's direct disciple, a future candidate for Maoshan's sect leader. Cultivating the Lightning Thunder Fist is fine, but…

Once Shi Jian chooses the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art, he loses the possibility of becoming a sect leader candidate.

How could Maoshan allow a sect leader who cultivates the Divine Firmament Sect's ultimate technique to emerge?

Now do you understand, kid?"

Hearing this, Zhong Bai suddenly realized. The reason was so simple. He had been a bit too presumptive, thinking that since the Divine Firmament Sect was gone, the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art belonged to Maoshan.

"Then Master, if I choose the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art, it won't affect the Law Enforcement Hall, will it?"

"That won't happen. The various halls and pavilions aren't that strict with requirements. The reason for the sect leader's requirements is simply because the sect leader represents all of Maoshan."

"In that case, I understand. I want to try the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art!"

True Immortal Qianyuan smiled. "As you wish. The Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art is not as simple as you think. Back then, your master and your two other senior uncles in the Law Enforcement Hall also chose the Lightning Thunder Fist, and then switched to cultivating the Supreme Purity Divine Thunder Art after Foundation Establishment."

"Anyway, there's not much experience to guide you.

Oh, and throughout Maoshan, in the past hundred years, you're the first one who wants to cultivate the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art!"

"Uh..."

Zhong Bai was speechless, but he acted as if nothing was wrong. Well, he had to swallow the bitterness even if it meant breaking his teeth.

Alright, put everything else aside. You've just finished Marrow Cleansing and Bone Forging, and you're covered in filth, quite stinky. Go wash up first. Tomorrow, I will take you to the Scripture Repository Pavilion to choose a technique.

"Disciple respectfully bids farewell to Master!"

Zhong Bai bowed, and True Immortal Qianyuan vanished in the blink of an eye.

After his master left, Zhong Bai took a small sniff of his forearm, and his expression immediately changed dramatically.

"It really is stinky enough..."

Despite saying that, Zhong Bai wasn't too bothered. After breaking through to minor Body Forging, Zhong Bai felt an immeasurable amount of power within him.

That feeling of punching out and creating a sonic boom was truly mesmerizing.

The night grew darker. After washing up, Zhong Bai lay on his bed, his heart filled with excitement.

He tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

His mind was completely occupied with thoughts of the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art.

This was the guiding cultivation method that would truly bring him into the cultivation world. Just thinking about obtaining it tomorrow and starting his cultivation journey made his heart burn with impatience.

"Seriously, I've lived two lives, and I'm still this excited. Alright, there's no way to control it."

Zhong Bai completely gave up on sleeping and waited with open eyes until dawn.

Morning arrived.

Zhong Bai was in the small courtyard, practicing horse stance to strengthen his muscles and bones. As the door was pushed open, True Immortal Qianyuan also arrived early.

With just one look, True Immortal Qianyuan could tell that Zhong Bai had probably been excited for a long time last night.

True Immortal Qianyuan could understand; after all, everyone was young once. When he learned that he could officially begin cultivating, the excitement he felt was even greater than Zhong Bai's current state.

Zhong Bai was already quite restrained...

"Are you ready, my disciple? Your horse stance is decent, but your mind is empty, lacking soul.

Now, come with me to retrieve what your soul desires."

"Disciple thanks Master!"

Zhong Bai retracted his legs in one fluid motion and then smiled brightly at his master.

Qianyuan walked ahead, with Zhong Bai following closely behind. Even without looking back, Qianyuan could feel his disciple's excitement.

The more he felt it, the more complex Qianyuan's expression became.

If he had a choice, he actually wouldn't want his disciple to choose the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art.

Why had no one at Maoshan chosen it for a hundred years?

Was there truly no reason? It was fine if the sect leader candidates didn't choose it, but why did no one in their Law Enforcement Hall choose it either?

"The Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art is exceptionally powerful in its early stages, with a relatively low cultivation difficulty. In its later stages, it's unpredictable, requiring comprehension of heavenly thunder. One who wields the Purple Firmament Divine Thunder achieves great success!

Twenty years!

There's no time left. Lightning Thunder Fist cultivates too slowly in the early stages. Disciple, forgive your master..."

Following behind his master, Zhong Bai couldn't notice the change in his master's expression.

At this moment, he was filled with joy, yes, the kind that made him exceptionally happy, almost to the point of bouncing around.

Not only did Zhong Bai not know, but even if he did, he likely wouldn't change his choice. After all, the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art just sounded incredibly prestigious...

Hehe, the new book will be updated regularly, don't worry, it won't be cut.