Three Cultivation Techniques

Thump!

The green-robed Daoist, headless, fell onto the shattered stone ground, blood spilling everywhere. The Soul Burning Banner that had been floating above him also fell, and the ghostly aura surrounding him dissipated.

Staring at the corpse of the green-robed Daoist, Zhou Xue trembled all over. She turned to look at the treasure sword floating before Fang Wang and couldn't help but ask, "You... what was that just now..."

Fang Wang supported her with his left hand, his right hand still in the posture of Sword Control. His expression was calm. "As you saw, it was the Sword Control Technique you taught me."

As soon as he spoke, the people from Fang Manor nearby erupted in a huge cheer.

"The demon Daoist is dead!"

"What was that just now? That sword was flying!"

"Even the strongest swordsmen in the martial world couldn't perform such swordsmanship!"

"Young Master Fang Wang is so strong!"

The people of Fang Manor were extremely excited. The green-robed Daoist was so powerful; with him dead, the other assassins would be nothing to fear.

Some also worried that the green-robed Daoist might come back to life. After all, he was a demon Daoist, and demon Daoists couldn't be judged by ordinary standards.

Hearing Fang Wang's words, Zhou Xue's expression changed drastically. In her emotional state, she coughed violently, spitting up a pool of blood. Fang Wang, startled, quickly stopped posing and supported her.

Clang!

The treasure sword fell to the ground, its blade still stained with the green-robed Daoist's blood, looking chilling and terrifying.

"I'm fine... I won't die... I just used a secret technique to give this body some combat power for a short time. Although I'm seriously injured, I'll recover within a month..."

Zhou Xue said, looking up. Her face was deathly pale, but her eyes were full of spirit, as if she wanted to devour Fang Wang.

Fang Wang was intimidated by her gaze. After all, she claimed to be a demonic cultivator in her previous life...

"Fang Wang, have you truly never come into contact with the path of cultivation before?" Zhou Xue stared at Fang Wang, took a deep breath, and asked seriously.

Fang Wang hesitated for a moment but decided to trust her. He replied, "Never, but when you mentioned the Sword Control Technique, I felt it wasn't nonsense and was actually feasible. So, I practiced for seven days and performed the Sword Control Technique. I used True Qi, you should be able to sense it."

He still wanted to rely on Zhou Xue to embark on the path of cultivation, so there was no need to play dumb. By showcasing his value, he could gain more respect.

"How could True Qi be used to perform the Sword Control Technique? And your sword isn't even a magical artifact, yet you're controlling it remotely..."

"I'm not sure either, but it just worked."

Fang Wang shook his head, secretly pleased with himself.

What a joke, this is Sword Control Technique?

This is Grand Perfection Sword Control Technique!

Even cultivators at higher realms might not spend time researching Sword Control Technique.

Hearing this, Zhou Xue became even more agitated, her chest heaving. She suppressed the intense pain in her body and said in a low voice, "Fang Wang, you are absolutely a once-in-an-eternal-era cultivation prodigy. Your life-bound magical artifact must be the Earth Origin Treasure Spirit! When I recover, come with me to cultivate!"

With the green-robed Daoist slain, the crisis of annihilation had passed. Thus, Zhou Xue immediately began talking about the future.

Here it comes!

Fang Wang had been waiting for her to say this. He nodded and said, "Okay, you wait here. I'll go kill the rest of them. Afterwards, tell me about the Earth Origin Treasure Spirit."

Zhou Xue nodded.

Fang Wang immediately waved, signaling his clansmen to come and take care of Zhou Xue, while he left with his sword.

Fang Zhe arrived with the clansmen and household guards. He had two women take care of Zhou Xue, while he cautiously approached the corpse of the green-robed Daoist.

"Don't go near it. There are ghosts on him. Let me and Fang Wang handle it!"

Zhou Xue called out to stop Fang Zhe. Hearing this, Fang Zhe hesitated. But thinking of the terrifying scene of the Soul Burning Banner earlier, he couldn't help but shiver and quickly signaled the others to retreat, forbidding them from getting close.

Performing the Sword Control Technique had consumed seventy percent of Fang Wang's True Qi, but to eliminate the remaining black-clothed assassins, he didn't need any True Qi at all.

An hour later.

Fang Manor finally regained its tranquility, though the atmosphere remained heavy, as the night's casualties numbered over a thousand.

In the main hall of the Manor Lord's courtyard.

Fang Wang stood beside his father, Fang Yin. Clansmen surrounded them, each with grim expressions, their gazes all fixed on Fang Meng.

Fang Meng leaned on his cane with both hands and took a deep breath. "What happened tonight cannot be hidden. It must be publicized. We will hold a funeral tomorrow, and the bigger the commotion, the better. We want the world to know about the tragedy of the Fang family, so no one will dare to target us again."

Fang Wang's third uncle, Fang Jin, couldn't help but say, "Father, the ability to mobilize so many experts must be related to the imperial palace. We are a Duke's manor, yet after relinquishing our military power, we end up like this..."

"Silence!"

Fang Meng roared, startling Fang Jin into silence, though his face remained filled with hatred and unwillingness.

Tonight, it wasn't just household guards who died; Fang Wang's two elder cousins were also dead.

Fang Meng said in a deep voice, "Remember, within the Great Qi, we cannot rashly defy Heaven."

Inside the hall, most people's expressions and emotions were the same as Fang Jin's. If Fang Wang hadn't intervened tonight, Fang Manor might truly have been annihilated. The thought of this sent shivers down their spines.

"Everyone, you can disperse. Wang'er, you stay behind."

Fang Meng continued. At these words, everyone looked at Fang Wang. Each of them regarded him with gratitude, admiration, and disbelief.

Tonight, Fang Wang had slain sixty-three assassins, including that demon Daoist. News of his feats had already spread throughout Fang Manor. However, the manor was currently immersed in grief, making it difficult to inquire about how he became so powerful.

The crowd bowed and left one by one. Before Fang Wang's uncles departed, they each patted his shoulder, their eyes filled with admiration.

Once only Fang Meng and the old madam remained in the hall, Fang Wang stepped forward and bowed to his grandparents.

"Where did you learn immortal arts?" Fang Meng asked, a kind and gentle smile on his face.

Fang Wang replied, "Grandfather, Zhou Xue taught me. She has guidance from senior cultivators behind her. I heard before that the Fang Manor was in danger of annihilation, so I sought her out. She taught me the Sword Control Technique, which is how I came to believe her."

Since I've already established my image as a genius, I'll stick with it. It'll be convenient for explanations!

Fang Meng paused, his hands gripping his cane tightly. He suppressed his excitement and asked, "She said the Fang Manor was in danger of annihilation, and it's only been seven days. Did you know about this beforehand, or have you only been practicing for seven days?"

Fang Wang feigned hesitation and replied, "I've been practicing for seven days."

"Good! Good! Excellent!"

Fang Meng was overcome with emotion, his body trembling. He even wanted to stand up and embrace Fang Wang, but Fang Wang quickly stepped forward and took his hand.

"The Fang Manor has a successor! Our Fang family can break this deadlock!"

Fang Meng wept with joy, tears streaming down his face. Fang Wang was suddenly flustered; it was the first time he had ever seen his grandfather cry.

Afterward, Fang Meng began to recount past events.

As a founding hero of the Great Qi Dynasty, Fang Meng naturally knew more than the common people of Great Qi, including matters of the cultivation world. However, to Fang Meng, cultivators still seemed like ethereal beings. He didn't know much about them, only that they existed.

He admonished Fang Wang to cultivate diligently.

He even considered betrothing Zhou Xue to Fang Wang, believing it would further stabilize Fang Wang's path of cultivation. However, Fang Wang politely declined.

What a joke! Zhou Xue is a reincarnator, and a demonic cultivator at that. A woman like her would never prioritize love. What if she severs her emotional ties for the sake of eternal life? That would be troublesome!

Besides, Fang Wang, having lived another life, didn't want to be tied down to anyone. He only desired unfettered freedom and a carefree existence.

Even before encountering cultivators, he had planned to roam the world!

Now that he had encountered the path of cultivation, this idea became even more resolute. In this life, he would travel through countless mountains and rivers, witness all the world's splendor, seek the method for immortality and eternal life, and absolutely refuse to stop for anyone.

That night, the grandfather and grandson talked for a long time.

At noon the next day, while the Fang Manor was shrouded in grief, Nanqiu City was in turmoil. The Fang Manor had been attacked, and so many people had died. The commoners protected by the Fang Manor were naturally terrified, and many gossiped.

Fang Wang woke up early and went to visit Zhou Xue.

The two maids guarding the door immediately bowed upon seeing him. One of them spoke, "Young Master, Miss instructed that if you came, you could enter directly."

Last night, Fang Wang and Zhou Xue had fought the demonic cultivator and saved the Fang Manor. Their deeds had spread throughout the Fang Manor, and their relationship was viewed differently by everyone. The two maids had even overheard the Fourth Young Master plotting to arrange their marriage last night.

Fang Wang nodded, then pushed open the door and entered. After closing the door, he walked to Zhou Xue's bedside and sat down.

At this moment, Zhou Xue lay under the covers, her face pale, with white bandages wrapped around several parts of her body. She looked severely injured. Hearing footsteps, she opened her eyes and looked at Fang Wang.

Fang Wang didn't offer any pleasantries. After all, she was a reincarnator, not a genuine sixteen-year-old girl.

"Can you help the disciples of the Fang Manor embark on the path of immortality? We have offended the imperial power. Even if we stir up a great commotion, eventually, we will be forgotten. At that time, the killing intent will return." Fang Wang asked, which was also Fang Meng's wish.

Zhou Xue withdrew her gaze, slowly closed her eyes, and said softly, "The threshold for cultivation is extremely high; not everyone who wishes to cultivate can do so. However, I do have such thoughts. This month, I will select disciples with potential to accompany us on our cultivation journey."

Fang Wang asked curiously, "Where are we going? Can you tell me about the path of cultivation, for example, the Earth Origin Treasure Spirit you mentioned last night?"

"The cultivation world of Great Qi has nine major sects, hidden deep within mountains and wondrous realms. We are going to the Taiyuan Sect. The Taiyuan Sect ranks among the top five of the nine major sects and has a profound foundation. I have a way to bring you into the sect."

Zhou Xue spoke eloquently, giving Fang Wang a general introduction to the Taiyuan Sect, which filled him with great anticipation for this cultivation sect.

Once he entered the Taiyuan Sect, he would have to find a way to cultivate the most profound techniques and spells. With the Celestial Palace in his mind, he was certain he could surpass cultivators of the same generation.

As for Zhou Xue, the reincarnator, he would try his best to keep pace with her strengthening, and if he could surpass her, even better!

"As for the Earth Origin Treasure Spirit, we must first talk about the realms of cultivation. Above Qi Nourishing is the Spirit Sculpting Realm. Only by shaping one's own Natal Treasure Spirit can one enter the Spirit Sculpting Realm. The Treasure Spirit is hidden within the cultivator's body, and its rank often determines the cultivator's aptitude. The ranks of Treasure Spirits, from low to high, are Yellow Origin, Mysterious Origin, Earth Origin, and Heaven Origin. Each rank also has subdivisions, which I will tell you later."

As Zhou Xue said this, she couldn't help but look at Fang Wang, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Natal Treasure Spirit...

Fang Wang began to imagine what rank his own Treasure Spirit would reach.

After chatting for a while, Fang Wang appropriately stated his request, saying, "Oh, right, can you teach me a cultivation technique so that while you're recovering from your injuries this month, I can cultivate Spiritual Energy? That way, when we enter the Taiyuan Sect later, I won't disgrace you."

The perfected Sword Control Technique had easily killed the green-robed Taoist. If he were to wield it with Spiritual Energy, how much stronger would it be?

Zhou Xue thought for a moment and said, "Alright, it's a good opportunity for me to see your comprehension. I'll teach you the basic Qi Absorption Method."

"Wait, can you teach me some profound cultivation methods..." Fang Wang asked cautiously.

A basic Qi Absorption Method? That's too pathetic!

Zhou Xue frowned at him. She had intended to lecture him, but upon recalling the Sword Control Technique Fang Wang had displayed last night, she had other thoughts.

Fang Wang's Sword Control Technique had already surpassed the scope of a Qi Nourishing realm cultivator. His talent was undeniable, worthy of her focused cultivation.

"Fine, considering you saved me, I will teach you a cultivation technique. Although I have many techniques, I can only give you three choices. The first is the Spring Autumn Technique, an ancient and marvelous technique. Its creator was the foremost cultivator of Great Qi a thousand years ago. It can increase lifespan and lead to eternal life. Practicing it to the Great Perfection stage makes living for three thousand years not difficult. The second is the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art, which I obtained in an ancient secret realm. I cultivated this technique initially. It allows one to devour the Spiritual Energy of others, but cultivating it will damage one's lifespan and easily lead to inner demons. This is a difficult path of cultivation, but with my guidance, you will achieve twice the result with half the effort. The third is the Mysterious Sun Scripture. This is the most profound technique I have obtained in the mortal world. Even before my ascension, I had not fully mastered it. I don't know how powerful the Mysterious Sun Scripture truly is, but for its sake, I, who was already in the Mahayana stage, almost died in a perilous situation."

After speaking, Zhou Xue smiled at Fang Wang, curious about his choice.