Choosing Cultivation Methods

Facing the elder's inquiry, He Yanjun replied respectfully, "Elder Zhu, I'm not here to redeem cultivation methods. It's this new member of the War God Temple this year, young brother Chen Lin. Please show him the compilation of all cultivation methods in the Cultivation Method Pavilion!"

"Oh! Is that so!" Elder Zhu turned his gaze to Chen Lin, sizing him up carefully before reaching back. A thick, black-bound book swiftly floated out from the pavilion behind him.

Spirit Master! Chen Lin was startled.

"This book contains the complete compilation of all cultivation methods in the pavilion. Take a look for yourself!"

With that, he ignored the two of them and returned to his wooden rocking chair, leisurely sipping his tea.

He Yanjun was accustomed to this. Seeing Chen Lin's surprised expression, he chuckled, "Elder Zhu has always been like this. Don't mind him. Hurry up and see which cultivation method you want to redeem!"

Chen Lin nodded, putting aside his thoughts, and reached out to open the thick, black-bound book.

Annihilation

Category: Spear Technique Martial Skill Cultivation Method Grade: Super Grade Redemption Price: 10,000,000 Merit Points (Rank 6 Demon Purifier half price)

Nine Revolutions Divine Firmament Swordplay

Category: Sword Art Cultivation Method Grade: Super Grade Redemption Price: 10,000,000 Merit Points (Rank 6 Demon Purifier half price)

Seven Stars Sword Art

Category: Sword Art Cultivation Method Grade: Grade 1 Redemption Price: 1,000,000 Merit Points (Rank 6 Demon Purifier half price)

Hundred Turns Thousand Returns Saber

Category: Saber Art Cultivation Method Grade: Grade 2 Redemption Price: 700,000 Merit Points (Rank 7 Demon Purifier half price)

Seven Stars Demon Purge

Category: Spear Art Cultivation Method Grade: Grade 3 Redemption Price: 500,000 Merit Points (Rank 8 Demon Purifier half price)

Chen Lin's eyes lit up as he read the descriptions of the cultivation method manuals page by page.

"Holy crap, the War God Temple even has Super Grade cultivation methods available for redemption. They're so generous! Fortunately, I didn't quit the War God Temple so easily, or I would have missed out on these Super Grade cultivation methods!"

Chen Lin's hands continued to flip through the book, causing He Yanjun's lips to curve upwards.

He saw a reflection of himself the first time he came to the War God Temple in Chen Lin's current demeanor.

After quickly flipping through all the pages, Chen Lin eventually turned back to the second page.

His eyes were filled with longing as he looked at the detailed description of Nine Revolutions Divine Firmament Swordplay.

He Yanjun noticed Chen Lin's interest and said with a smile, "The cultivation methods in the Cultivation Method Pavilion can be redeemed in stages, not just all at once. If you don't have enough Merit Points right now, you can redeem a portion of it first, and redeem the rest after you've accumulated enough Merit Points."

Chen Lin looked surprised. "It can be done like this?"

"Of course. Our War God Temple isn't like the Merchant Alliance, artificially inflating the prices of cultivation methods and martial skills for profit. In the War God Temple, all rules are designed to help Martial Artists improve their strength better," He Yanjun explained with pride.

"No wonder the War God Temple never restricts members from leaving, yet so few people actually choose to leave. So this is its charm!" Chen Lin marveled inwardly after hearing this.

Seeing Chen Lin lost in thought, He Yanjun's expression changed. He suddenly seemed to remember something and couldn't help but remind him, "Right, I need to remind you that members are not allowed to privately spread the cultivation methods of the War God Temple, even after leaving. Otherwise, you will face the thunderous wrath of the Law Enforcement Hall of the War God Temple."

"Understood!" Chen Lin was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

"Have you decided which cultivation method you want to redeem?" He Yanjun asked with a smile, seeing Chen Lin intently studying the detailed description of Nine Revolutions Divine Firmament Swordplay.

"I've decided. I want to redeem this Nine Revolutions Divine Firmament Swordplay," Chen Lin said, pointing to the page.

"Good choice. But I must kindly remind you that although this swordplay is easy to learn initially, the subsequent cultivation difficulty is extremely high. Every year, new disciples who join the temple initially set their sights on Super Grade cultivation methods, but often, many can only master the first level, and very few can successfully cultivate the second level. So, you must assess your own capabilities and not hinder your own cultivation," He Yanjun said kindly, without trying to dissuade him after hearing Chen Lin's choice.

Chen Lin hesitated upon hearing this, but after a moment of thought, he still decided to redeem this cultivation method.

If he was going to cultivate, he would cultivate the best. After all, the higher the grade, the greater the power of the cultivation method. Even if it was difficult to practice, he had the Slaughter Jade Book. As long as he could get started, the subsequent cultivation difficulty would not be a problem for him.

"I've decided. I'll redeem the Nine Revolutions Divine Firmament Swordplay," Chen Lin said with a determined expression.

Seeing this, He Yanjun said no more. He returned the black-bound book to Elder Zhu and then stated the cultivation method Chen Lin wished to redeem, while also presenting Lu Cheng's identity token and relaying Lu Cheng's words.

Elder Zhu took Lu Cheng's identity jade token, placed it on his brow, and after a moment, returned it to He Yanjun.

Then, he lightly tapped a few times on the pavilion behind him with his finger, and three thin booklets floated to Chen Lin's front.

Chen Lin reached out and took them. Upon flipping through, he found they were indeed the cultivation method secret manuals for the first three layers of the Nine Revolutions Divine Firmament Swordplay.

"Exchanging the cultivation method secret manuals for the first three layers of the Nine Revolutions Divine Firmament Swordplay cost Head Instructor Lu ninety thousand Merit Points. There are ten thousand Merit Points left unused. I suggest we go to the Weapon Forging Hall with these Merit Points to exchange for some defensive equipment and weapons," He Yanjun said with a smile, looking at Chen Lin, who was beaming with joy.

Chen Lin was taken aback and said a little sheepishly, "Senior He, this doesn't seem right! Head Instructor Lu only said I could exchange for cultivation methods, not for weapons and armor!"

"What's not right about it! Since Head Instructor Lu said he wanted to sponsor you with one hundred thousand Merit Points, he meant one hundred thousand Merit Points. Any less would be disrespectful to him. Besides, weapons and armor are also part of cultivation. I believe he wouldn't object even if you exchanged for these items."

After He Yanjun explained with a serious expression, he unceremoniously pulled Chen Lin towards the nearby Weapon Forging Hall.

Elder Zhu, who was leisurely drinking tea in his rocking chair, saw this and shook his head with amusement.

Upon arriving at the Weapon Forging Hall, Chen Lin's eyes darted around at the various weapons and armor displayed on the walls and shelves, making him dizzy.

"How is it? Have you found any weapons or armor you like?" He Yanjun asked patiently after Chen Lin had finished browsing the weapon collection.

"Yes, so many! I like a lot of them!" Chen Lin replied excitedly.

He had deeply experienced the benefits of sharp weapons during this period.

However, just looking at the considerable prices below the weapons, Chen Lin's excitement gradually calmed down.

Mystic Crystal Ice Silk Armor Quality: Famous Artifact Price: 5,000 Merit Points (Half price for Rank 9 Demon Purifier)

Crimson Gold Cloud Swallowing Spear Quality: Treasure Artifact Price: Merit Points (Half price for Rank 8 Demon Purifier)

Cloud Pattern Gilded Saber Quality: Spirit Artifact Price: Merit Points (Half price for Rank 7 Demon Purifier)

The prices made Chen Lin's heart sink.

Although the prices of weapons were not as outrageous as those of cultivation methods and martial skills, they were still each worth a significant amount.

At most, he could only choose weapons and armor within the ten thousand Merit Point range.

He noticed that most of the weapons and armor in this price range were of the Famous Artifact grade.

He already had a Famous Artifact grade sword, so another one would be useless.

Finally, he set his sights on defensive equipment.

But as he looked, a few gilded throwing knives placed in an inconspicuous corner suddenly caught Chen Lin's attention.