Fang Chen held the Black Iron Token tightly in his hand. Its icy touch, however, made his heart burn with excitement.
The Myriad Manifestations Sect! The cultivation method leading to the Core Condensation Realm could be obtained there!
Tan Zongting stroked his beard and smiled at Fang Chen's solemn expression. "Since I've given you this opportunity, I'll tell you a little about the Myriad Manifestations Sect."
"This sect is one of the few great sects within the prefecture. Its foundations run deep. Its disciples are divided among five great institutes according to the characteristics of the cultivation methods and true qi they practice."
"The Wind Breath Institute pursues ultimate speed and penetration. Its true qi is swift and fierce, while its movement techniques are unpredictable."
"The Purple Thunder Institute cultivates true qi like thunderbolts and lightning. It pursues ultimate explosive power and destruction—unyielding and peerless in might."
"Third is the Heavy Mountain Institute." Tan Zongting's tone grew solemn. "The Heavy Mountain True Qi cultivated by this institute's techniques is incomparably heavy and condensed like a mountain. It places the greatest emphasis on defense and strength."
"Fourth is the Extreme Ice Institute." He continued, "The Extreme Ice True Qi cultivated by its techniques is supremely yin and cold. It excels at slowing and controlling, restricting an opponent's movements and defeating enemies silently and imperceptibly. It is extremely difficult to deal with."
A trace of reminiscence appeared in Tan Zongting's eyes. "As for what I cultivated back then, it wasn't any of those four. It was the Azure Waves Institute."
"The techniques of this institute emphasize true qi flowing without end like the waves of a great river, with lingering reserves of power. It excels most at prolonged battles."
"Heh heh, with a single hand of Azure Waves True Qi, I managed