197 Near, Part 1 (Thanks to Soul Reaper's Praise for the Alliance Leader)

"This is a problem." Yue Dewen smiled slightly.

He looked at Ming Yuan.

"You can say it then. After all, I'm not Spirit Vein."

Ming Yuan respectfully bowed to Yue Dewen, then turned to Zhang Rongfang.

He was handsome, but his skin was too pale and he had no beard at all; his skin was as smooth as a virgin's.

When he looked at Zhang Rongfang, his eyes held a calm yet indifferent expression.

It was a kind of indifference that meant caring nothing about anything else except commands.

"The Spirit Vein, to be precise, is a kind of Spirit Transformation Ritual. For ordinary people, this ritual does indeed grant immortality."

He answered seriously.

"Even if you are attacked beyond your body's limits and your body is shattered, you can recover quickly."

"Ordinary people? Are there exceptions?" Zhang Rongfang asked in a deep voice.

"Naturally," Ming Yuan continued, "The essence of Spirit Vein lies in the Spiritization of all the meridians in the body, which stabilizes the body. Once the meridians Spiritization, they are not afraid of any ordinary attacks."

Fire, sword, poison, or ice—none of it matters. But...

He paused, looked at Zhang Rongfang's focused expression, and continued.

"But we fear the powerful beings who have also been Spiritization."

Because Spiritization also has different levels and factions.

The stronger one can destroy the Spiritization of another.

"So, the Spirit Vein can be defeated by a stronger Spirit Vein?" Zhang Rongfang understood.

"Yes." Ming Yuan was sparing with his words.

"Therefore, my good disciple, a peak like Spirit General is truly standing at the pinnacle of all martial power," Yue Dewen said with a smile.

"Martial arts can only be used in combat when the strength and agility are not much different."

If an adult is fighting an infant, no matter how many tricks the infant knows, the outcome will be the same.

Zhang Rongfang remained silent.

He had been practicing martial arts for a long time, and then he witnessed the entire process of the Statue Spiritized Person.

A strong sense of crisis arose in my heart.

Now, this sense of crisis has finally been confirmed.

"But don't be discouraged. When you and others are both Spirit General, the role of martial arts will become apparent. Why do all the sects advocate forming their own unique martial arts system in order to reach the Super Grade? Because only by integrating into one and forming one's own martial arts can one reshape everything about oneself after Deity Worship Spirit Transformation, and improve one's martial arts accordingly."

Yue Dewen continued.

"Of course, you don't have to worry about these things. In the end, you're not on the same level as others anyway."

Moreover, our Great Dao Sect does not pursue these things. Under heaven, there are only a few forces that possess Spirit General.

The True One Sect, we are External Teachings, Western Sect of Buddhist School. The Black Ten Sect, the Heaven Lock Sect.

That seems to be all. Perhaps there are still hidden treasures, but these represent the accumulated resources of Great Ling over many years.

He waved.

Ming Yuan immediately lowered his head and silently went downstairs to leave.

After Ming Yuan had completely left, Yue Dewen smiled and looked at Zhang Rongfang.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Since you're here today, let's change the Guanxu Skill."

"Changed?" Zhang Rongfang was taken aback.

His mind was still caught up in the Spiritization he had just experienced, and he didn't react when he suddenly heard these words.

"Are you saying that our Great Dao Sect has other Civilian Skill?"

"Nonsense, the Guanxu Skill is just a simplified version. What do you think I, an old Daoist, am looking for Golden Core under the age of thirty for?" Yue Dewen said irritably.

Suddenly he paused, realizing he might have let something slip, and quickly changed the subject.

"Ahem. This Guanxu Skill is essentially Civilian Skill that we derived and simplified from the Daoist Sect esoteric art of Supreme Bright Void Skill."

The purpose is to select truly qualified, persevering, and talented disciples.

Zhang Rongfang narrowed his eyes Supreme Bright Void Skill Soul Nascent Soul, the cost-effectiveness of the Life Enhancement Guanxu Skill began to decrease.

I never expected there would be this twist.

"Alright, the secrets must not be passed on to six ears. I'll tell you, and you'll remember. This Supreme Bright Void Skill will improve your body more than the Guanxu Skill. But it's also more difficult."

"If you can cultivate it to the late stage of Refining Spirit within the next twenty years, then you can transform into Spirit General and achieve unparalleled power in the world." Yue Dewen's smile faded, and he said solemnly.

At that moment, he began to explain in detail, expanding and refining the original content of the Guanxu Skill, adding a lot of new elements.

In addition, there was a Mind Method that resembled a general outline.

'When the mind is dark, the exterior is bright; when the essence is clear and the breath is calm, the flesh and blood are one, and the spirit is like a lamp. This is the way to illuminate emptiness.'

Zhang Rongfang listened attentively, having already quietly opened the Attribute Panel.

Meanwhile, the Attribute Panel was constantly changing as Yue Dewen explained it.

The original line of Guanxu Skill gradually blurred, and new words emerged.

It has transformed into 'Supreme Bright Void Skill (Fifth Realm: Nascent Soul Middle Stage)'.

At the same time, he silently circulated the new Civilian Skill, feeling his body once again centered on his dantian Nascent Soul, with waves of qi and blood radiating outwards.

The vibrations were small and continuous, like sound waves, making his whole body feel numb.

Gradually, Zhang Rongfang fell into a strange state that was neither fully asleep nor fully asleep.

Unbeknownst to him, Yue Dewen also noticed Zhang Rongfang's change. He smiled, lowered his voice, and then gradually quieted down.

Raise your right hand.

Whoosh! A series of Shadow flashed past in the corner, occupying key positions around the small building to ensure that no one could get close and disturb the place.

*** Great Capital · Western Sect.

In the cold, dark Underground Palace, strangely shaped humanoid Exotic Beast statues stand on both sides of the main path.

The statues stand like guards, watching over the surroundings.

They were entirely black, dressed in simple gauze ribbons, and holding ritual implements.

Only the pairs of eyes, carved from Mingzhu, gleamed with a cold Blue Light.

"The sun sets behind the western mountains, and the great sun sinks into the sea."

Inside the main hall, two alluring, black-clad Heavenly Maiden sculptures hold lotus-shaped braziers, illuminating the large central area.

A large monk, covered in countless fat deposits, sat upright on the throne in the main hall.

The throne was two meters wide and nearly three meters high, quite spacious.

But when the monk sat down, it was as if he were a large lump of fat, his body sprawling out and filling the entire seat.

His face was full of fleshy muscles, and his eyes were like copper bells, his pupils gleaming with a cruel light like that of a carnivorous beast.

"The sun that hangs high in the sky is finally about to set. Cheng Hui, it seems you have made an incredibly wise choice."

Below the throne stood a tall, robust man with exposed arms and a bronze complexion.

The man was kneeling on one knee, respectfully bowing to the monk on the throne.

He was draped in a thick black cloak, which covered the rest of his body except for his arms.

An unnatural, fawning smile was creeping onto his seemingly dignified, square face.

Water flows downhill, and people strive for higher positions. Only by following the trend can one avoid being swept away by the times.

"Lord Sea Dragon King, I am merely following the trend of the times."

"Interesting." The monk on the throne smiled. He casually picked up a thick roasted beef leg from a food bowl hidden in the shadows.

He opened his blood-red mouth wide and quickly gnawed off most of it, chewing and swallowing it.

"Let me see your resolve."

The monk casually tossed the remaining beef leg bone he had been gnawing on away.

The cow leg rolled a few times and landed right in front of Cheng Hui.

Cheng Hui chuckled a few times, picked up the beef leg bone, and began to gnaw on it.

They didn't seem to care at all about the saliva on it.

"The roasted meat bestowed by the Dragon King is indeed delicious! Thank you, Dragon King, for the meat!"

Cheng Hui didn't care at all, and kept praising it loudly as he ate.

"Hahahaha!!"

The Sea Dragon King sat on his throne and laughed loudly.

"Funny, so very fun!"

He stared at Cheng Hui with icy eyes.

"However, this alone is not enough to Worship God. You, the Golden Wing Tower Master, need to show some sincerity."

"Of course I know!" Cheng Hui's smile vanished, and he said seriously.

*** Heavenly Treasure Palace.

Zhang Rongfang returned to his room in his residential area.

He took out his key and was about to open the door and go inside.

Suddenly he stopped and turned to look at the courtyard directly opposite the door.

The courtyard and the house door are separated by a corridor.

The corridor was bustling with people, but Zhang Rongfang's gaze was not drawn to the other Daoists passing by.

He looked straight at the Sunny Flower Tree in the yard.

The tree was covered with white Sunny Flower, and beneath the white buds, something seemed to be moving slightly.

It doesn't seem like the wind is blowing; it's more like some kind of bird is moving.

Zhang Rongfang vaguely heard some sounds.

He paused for a moment, put down the keys in his hand, and turned to walk towards the Sunny Flower Tree.

We arrived at the tree.

A gentle breeze blew, scattering a few specks of white pollen, filling the air with a pleasant fragrance that made his nose itch slightly.

He reached out and parted a cluster of flowers, and paused slightly in surprise.

Hidden beneath the flowering branches is a familiar Xiao Hong Bird.

The red bird's streamlined body and its signature white feather on its head reminded him of the little Xiao Hong Bird he had in Tanyang.

The little Xiao Hong Bird back then also looked like this.

However, Zhang Rongfang knew that this bird was not the same as that bird.

Because that bird had already perished long before Tanyang.

This one is still small, with innocent eyes, as if it has only been out in the world for a short time.

The Xiao Hong Bird raised its head and weakly chirped twice at him, as if in supplication.

Without saying a word, Zhang Rongfang reached out and picked it up, stuffed it into his sleeve, and turned to go back to his room.

After closing the door, he checked the Xiao Hong Bird, took the bamboo tube off its leg, and Paper Scroll inside with only a place name and a time written on it.

Zhang Rongfang casually tossed the rolled-up Paper Scroll aside, ignoring everything else.

He rummaged through the medicine cabinet and quickly found some Trauma Medicine for treating external injuries, which he applied to Xiao Hong's back wound.

As for whether human medicine could cure birds, he didn't know.

He had done his best, and whether Xiao Hong could survive was up to fate.

I fed the birds some water and wheat grains.

Zhang Rongfang sat cross-legged on Prayer Mat on the floor of the room, carefully pondering the information he had received from his new master, Chong Xuan Daoist, over the past few days.

'If I were to truly pursue the path of Spiritization, focusing solely on Civilian Skill would undoubtedly be the best choice. With the supreme martial art, the Supreme Bright Void Skill Technique, and the personal guidance of a high-ranking cultivator from the Great Dao Sect, I am certain to reach the Spirit General level and attain the pinnacle of the Great Ling realm.'

'But'

'Is something that can be easily controlled and become powerful really meaningful?'

Zhang Rongfang shook his head slightly, completely banishing this route from his mind.

"But if one doesn't pursue Spiritization, can martial arts alone contend against Spiritization? All the major powers are Spiritization, and around their Great Capital, Spirit Vein Expert are everywhere. They are impervious to blades and spears, their lifespans are extended, they are unkillable and indestructible. If one isn't also Spiritization, there's simply no way to defeat them."