"Hehehe. I've lived for over ninety years, what haven't I seen?" Yue Dewen chuckled twice.
"I can also see that you still haven't mastered one of the Talisman Art. If you want to fuse the Secret Medicine and reach the Super Grade, you must master this last Talisman Art."
"Master's eyes are sharp; this disciple is convinced!" Zhang Rongfang bowed True One.
"Of course. Otherwise, how could I be your master?" Yue Dewen said with a smile.
He waved his hand and sat down cross-legged.
"From now on, I will not change your age and will announce to the public that you are still thirty-five years old."
This is a rule of our Great Dao Sect. Disciples with even a little talent are given extra years of age to protect and conceal their abilities.
He looked at Zhang Rongfang and then said.
"Therefore, many of the young disciples you encounter in the Dao Palace, especially those with some talent, are registered at a slightly older age. Don't worry about it."
"Yes," Zhang Rongfang's lips twitched, and he nodded.
He had actually sensed something was wrong when he returned earlier. After carefully reviewing the situation, he understood many things.
It's just that it's not appropriate to expose it in front of this master.
"Furthermore, from today onwards, you must abandon martial arts training and concentrate all your energy on cultivating Civilian Skill. This must continue until you are thirty years old," Yue Dewen continued.
"Asking Master, why is this?" Zhang Rongfang, his heart skipping a beat.
"Didn't that little girl, the Heavenly Maiden, tell you when you were at the Golden Wing Tower?" Yue Dewen said calmly.
"No." Zhang Rongfang shook his head.
"That's true," Yue Dewen sighed. "That little guy might be hoping to find something to rely on, something to look forward to. But the Extreme Realm is not an easy place to cross."
"Master, which is better, Worship God or reaching the Extreme Realm? Why does our Great Dao Sect focus on cultivating Civilian Skill? Is it related to this difference?" Zhang Rongfang asked, squinting his eyes.
"That's a good question," Yue Dewen said with a smile.
"The Extreme Realm is a path created by a man named Meng Qian many years ago. If one cannot obtain what one desires, one becomes a demon. One enters the Dao through the demonic path, abandoning everything else and focusing solely on one point."
"To concentrate all of a person's potential on one point in order to fight against the Spirit Guard and Spirit Vein."
"But such a path is inherently evil. Therefore, those who Extreme Realm only have two fates: madness or death."
"Go mad, or die," Zhang Rongfang took a deep breath. He finally abandoned the idea of reaching the Extreme Realm himself.
"What about the Spirit Vein?" he asked again.
"The transformation of Spirit Vein is generally performed through Worship God. They are divided into Spirit Guard, Spirit Vein, and Spirit General."
As Spirit Envoy of the Golden Wing Tower, although your tenure has been short, you have already accessed a considerable amount of information. You should know that the Iron Taoist you fought back then was Spirit Vein.
Yue Dewen has compiled all the information he could find about Zhang Rongfang.
At this point, he spoke eloquently and logically about everything, down to the smallest detail.
"Have you ever thought about this? Since the Spirit Vein is divided into three types, who can become Spirit Guard, who can become Spirit Vein user, and who can become Spirit General?"
Zhang Rongfang had already decided in his mind that the other party was a big shot, so it was only natural that he knew this public information.
He wasn't surprised, and pondered for a moment.
"Could it be related to Civilian Skill?"
"Exactly!" Yue Dewen smiled.
"The higher one 'Civilian Skill Cultivation, the stronger one's life essence becomes, and during transformation, one can ascend to a higher level."
"Master, what is this boundary?" Zhang Rongfang already had a clear idea.
"The boundary is that ordinary people can only become Spirit Guard through Worship God. Those with Civilian Skill at the Golden Core, or martial skills at the Fifth Grade, can become Spirit Vein."
Those who have achieved the level of "Refining Spirit" or above in Civilian Skill can become Spirit General. Yue Dewen explained softly.
"Spirit General are subject to few constraints and can live for hundreds of years. The level of amplification of their essence, Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and spirit is also much higher than that of Spirit Vein."
This is the fundamental path to longevity for us cultivators.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Rongfang fell silent for a moment.
He never expected that Civilian Skill would have such an effect.
"So, all the disciples of my Great Dao Sect who cultivate Civilian Skill are doing so in order to be transformed by Worship God in the future and thus be able to improve their level?" he asked in a deep voice.
"Otherwise what? If one can reach the Spirit General, the transformation will extend one's lifespan by an additional hundred years."
The Spirit Vein can extend one's lifespan by fifty years, and the Spirit Guard can extend it by twenty years.
"Aside from worshipping Worship God, where else in this world can you find such a direct path to Great Way?" Yue Dewen said matter-of-factly.
"But didn't the Heavenly Maiden of the Eastern Sect also live for a very long time?" Zhang Rongfang asked hesitantly.
"That's because she hasn't reached the Extreme Realm yet." Yue Dewen didn't want to say more. "Anyway, there's no point in saying more. You'll understand the benefits as you see more in the future. Now, your task is to diligently cultivate your Civilian Skill and be sure to raise them to the Refining Spirit realm."
"Given your current age, cultivation level, and talent, you'll definitely reach the Refining Spirit in less than twenty years. At that time, a hundred years of lifespan will be within your grasp!"
"Alright, if you insist on practicing martial arts, that's fine too, but you must not neglect your Civilian Skill cultivation. The Secret Medicine and Super Grade Secret Art can be given to you after you Breaking Limits and learn the last Talisman Art. But remember, martial arts are a way to Protecting the Dao in the early stages, while the true Great Way is Civilian Skill."
"Once you transform into Spirit General, you'll understand that martial arts are merely a helpless choice for those lacking in Civilian Skill talent, and in the future, they will be as insignificant as ants to you. It's just a waste of time," Yue Dewen earnestly advised.
"Disciple obeys!" Zhang Rongfang replied earnestly.
Judging from the words of Chong Xuan Daoist, it is clear that the Great Dao Sect also follows the path of Worship God, only it follows a much higher level of path.
But it doesn't matter. His current goal is simply to find a place to stay and safely grow stronger.
Anyway, there's still a long way to go before he reaches the Divine Refining Spirit, so he can use his Attribute Points to pursue the path he wants.
Although his master had just said a lot, Zhang Rongfang only remembered the scene from beginning to end: the gambler being pierced in the brow by the metal needles that flew out of the Statue.
If he really has no other choice, he might accept his fate and take the path of Worship God.
After all, so many people are taking this path. It's the trend of the times.
Unfortunately, he had a choice.
"Also, don't leave Heavenly Treasure Palace recently. It's not peaceful outside," Yue Dewen said in a deep voice. "From now on, you must remember that you are a member of my Great Dao Sect. You have nothing to do with the Eastern Sect anymore."
"Yes!" Zhang Rongfang replied earnestly.
He never considered himself a member of the Eastern Sect. He had initially been grateful to Ye Bai and Heavenly Maiden of the Golden Wing Tower, and he was not familiar with the others.
As long as he takes away the people he wants to bring out, the Golden Wing Tower will just be a name to him.
"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Now that you've entered the Nascent Soul, you can ask me any questions you may have," Yue Dewen reminded him.
"Yes." Zhang Rongfang thought for a moment, then stepped forward to inquire in detail about the many questions regarding the Guanxu Skill of Civilian Skill.
On the surface, that was the case, but in his heart, the words Yue Dewen had just said were still echoing.
Martial arts skills are unimportant? Everything is for the sake of the Spirit General? He couldn't understand where this line of thinking came from.
Perhaps it was because the Spirit General powerful that it was impossible to resist that such a thought arose.
It seemed that they had sensed his thoughts.
After answering a few questions, Yue Dewen stroked his beard, stretched out his right hand, and snapped his fingers.
Soon, a tall, fair-skinned, beardless man wearing a square black Daoist hat quickly came upstairs from downstairs and stopped beside the two.
"Ming Yuan greets Master." The man respectfully bowed to Yue Dewen.
"Ming Yuan, this is my second newly accepted disciple. Please take good care of him in the future and make sure nothing goes wrong."
Yue Dewen said with a smile.
"Besides, he thinks he's very good at martial arts, and that cultivating Civilian Skill is not as worthwhile as practicing martial arts. You can help him wake up to reality."
"I will obey the decree." Ming Yuan said calmly, raising his head to look at Zhang Rongfang.
Zhang Rongfang frowned.
"Master, should we make our move here? What if we damage this wooden building?"
"Don't worry, the outcome will be decided soon, and no one will be hurt," Ming Yuan said indifferently.
He was about three meters away from Zhang Rongfang, and at this moment he turned around to face Zhang.
"You may make the first move. It may be a bit rude, but please use your full strength. Don't worry about hurting me."
Zhang Rongfang squinted his eyes.
"Are you Spirit Vein?"
"Yes." Ming Yuan did not deny it.
The two fell silent and stopped speaking.
After observing for a few breaths, Zhang Rongfang did not hesitate. He had seen the Spirit Vein before and knew that the other party was not afraid of any fatal blow.
He had tested this point many times against the two Iron Taoist at the Yin Huai Forest Great Heavy Temple.
No matter the injury, it cannot cause them complete damage.
In less than a minute, a fatal wound will be completely healed.
Moreover, the Spirit Vein cannot be cut or separated by any sharp weapon.
"Then, be careful!"
Before he finished speaking, he no longer held back and stomped his foot.
His figure moved silently, as if he hadn't even stirred up any air currents, and in the blink of an eye he arrived behind Ming Yuan.
At the same time, the Eagle Claw silently lashed out, grabbing towards the waist.
This grab was just a normal move he made under normal circumstances.
But at this moment, Zhang Rongfang was much stronger than when he was at the Ninth Grade, both in terms of speed and strength.
Since he forcibly broke through to the Tenth Grade through his Civilian Skill, he can now unleash the power of Ninth Grade master using Breaking Limit Skill in every move.
This attack was simply a simple One Yuan Talisman move. The One Yuan Talisman is characterized by its seamless execution, balance, and fluidity, making it suitable for surprise attacks.
Generally, the first move of One Yuan Talisman is the most powerful, and then its power rapidly decreases.
Zhang Rongfang confident that even the Jiaoren Xue Chengyu wouldn't have had time to react to this move and would have had to deal with it hastily.
You could even get injured if you're not careful.
But unfortunately... Boom!
Ming Yuan used one hand to block the Eagle Claw from behind.
His right hand blocked the attack in an extremely awkward position.
No matter how you look at it, this posture is completely unsuitable for exerting force.
But he blocked it. He didn't even sway much.
"It has exceeded the impact of an ordinary Ninth Grade." Ming Yuan said calmly, "Nephew seems to still have some strength left, so don't worry, you can go all out."
"Go all out?" Zhang Rongfang looked at the other party's nonchalant expression and felt a dark cloud creep into his heart.
He immediately decided not to hold back.
The Breaking Limit Skill: Heavy Mountain suddenly activated, his hands forming Eagle Claw, his feet moving in a snake-like footwork, rapidly circling Ming Yuan, unleashing one heavy blow after another.
Bang bang bang bang!! A series of heavy blows, each one easily blocked by Ming Yuan.
And he only used one hand.
That hand was like lightning, almost becoming a phantom, constantly circling the body and blocking attacks from every angle.
Twenty consecutive moves.
Zhang Rongfang suddenly retreated, stopped his momentum, and stood still.
Looking at Ming Yuan, who seemed to have not moved, there was a strong, inexplicable look in his eyes.
For the first time.
For the first time, he felt that there was a vast, Abyss- like gap between himself and another person.
He didn't even know how to catch up with this gap.
Because the other party's response has gone beyond the realm of humanity.
"See that? That's the Spirit Vein," Yue Dewen said with a smile.
"Ming Yuan's transformation is considered top-tier in the Spirit Vein. Moreover, before his transformation, he was only Ninth Grade martial artist, and his qi and blood were declining; he was already nearly fifty years old."
However, because his Civilian Skill had reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage, his overall physical attributes improved dramatically after the successful transformation, reaching the top level among the Super Grade.
Even a grandmaster could defeat him, but not kill him.
In a life-or-death battle, even a grandmaster can only retreat.
Zhang Rongfang looked at the other person's palm, which didn't even have a red mark, and fell silent.
The Spirit Vein and Spirit Guard he had encountered before were all mindless.
This was the first time he had successfully transformed Spirit Vein.
But, don't be discouraged by such a gap. You are now at the Nascent Soul Realm, and your martial arts have reached the level of Super Grade, although without the Secret Medicine, it is not truly Super Grade.
"But it's alright, we'll wait for later." Yue Dewen stroked his beard, his eyes full of anticipation.
"When you reach the late stage of Refining Spirit, you will be able to transform into Spirit General in one fell swoop."
Only then will we truly be famous throughout the world!
"Disciple understands!" Zhang Rongfang bowed respectfully and replied.
"Master, I still have some questions," he continued.
"You say it." Yue Dewen thought about how his sect would have another powerful Spirit General in the future. When he joined forces with himself, the sect would have two Spirit General. How majestic and domineering that would be! At that time, the Great Dao Sect would surely surpass the True One Sect.
"Asking Master, if the Spirit Vein is immortal and impervious to injury, does that mean it is truly invincible and immortal?" Zhang Rongfang asked this most sensitive question.