Divine Ability: Flood of Calamity and Innate Spiritual Treasure, Without Accumulating Small Steps, One Cannot Reach a Thousand Miles

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully taking a disciple. The critical hit reward has been activated. Rewards: Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, Three Million Years of Cultivation Level*1, talent Flood of Calamity, divine ability Finger to Steel, Myriad Creation Cauldron!!]

[Currently detected: 'Disciple Wuzhiqi' talent affinity Vast Ocean, Fiery Golden Eyes, Strength of Dragon and Elephant, Discern Yin-Yang and Auspiciousness, divine ability 'Overturning Rivers and Seas', realm Mid-stage Profound Immortal. Synchronize?]

Seeing these lines of text.

Qingyuan was momentarily stunned, then immediately pulled up Wuzhiqi's information.

[Name: Wuzhiqi]

[Realm: Mid-stage Profound Immortal]

[Origin: Supreme-grade Innate Spirit-butt Monkey]

[Talents: Strength of Dragon and Elephant, Fiery Golden Eyes, Affinity Vast Ocean, Discern Yin-Yang and Auspiciousness]

[Spell: River Void Moon Float]

[Divine Ability: Overturning Rivers and Seas]

[Note: Huai River Calamity Water God, Demon King of Infinite Strength among demons, disturbed King Yu and threw the Nine Provinces into chaos!!]

"So it's an innate spirit, a Red-butt Monkey. No wonder it possesses such Divine Might, able to contend even with Emperor Yu from the era of humanity's rise."

Qingyuan marveled inwardly.

Then, he confirmed the synchronization.

In an instant, he felt his own strength surge once more.

"The talent Flood of Calamity is no ordinary thing either—it's actually the innate ability of an Innate Water Demon God. As my own realm improves, I can summon chaotic floods to drown the Ganges Sand Worlds of the universe. If I ever have the fortune to gather the various Origin Waters of the primordial world, I could even mend my foundation and elevate my origin to that of a Demon God. Isn't that too heaven-defying?"

"When I return, I'll try refining the Drowning Water from the Qiankun Twin Swords into this divine ability and see what benefits it brings."

Qingyuan was deeply astonished.

As for the Tiangang Divine Ability Finger to Steel, it was specifically designed to counter all earth-escape techniques.

Juliusun, Tu Xingsun—these Chan Sect immortals were destined to be restrained by him!

As for treasures, he would examine them once he returned.

Then.

Qingyuan personally helped Wuzhiqi up from the water's surface and said with a warm smile, "Rise quickly, my disciple. Now that you have entered my sect, you are henceforth a Third-generation Disciple of Xuan Sect and a Second-generation Disciple of Jie Sect. When you walk the primordial world in the future, you must not commit evil deeds or do wrong. If I, your master, learn that you are using the banner of Jie Sect to run amok outside, I will surely cleanse the sect by stripping your flesh, binding your soul in the Blood Sea Land, and condemning you to eternal damnation without hope of redemption!"

Before this.

No matter how formidable Qingyuan was.

Wuzhiqi would have only taken it as boasting.

But now that he knew Qingyuan was the Senior Disciple Brother of Jie Sect, he believed without a doubt.

He bowed in fear: "This disciple has entered the orthodox Xuan Sect and naturally dares not commit evil deeds!"

"Mm. I see that you have considerable foundation in the Body Cultivation Path. Today, I will pass on to you the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique. I hope you can unearth your Dragon-Elephant Strength and one day possess the vast divine power to rival the Dragon Ancestor."

Qingyuan first bestowed the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique.

Then, as a token, he also granted the Cape Staff Technique and the Mid-grade Houtian Spiritual Treasure Mysterious Iron Staff.

These were all protective treasures that Sect Master Tongtian had refined and given to Qingyuan during his initiation.

There were quite a number of them.

But most were merely Houtian Spiritual Treasures.

[Ding! Host has granted disciple Wuzhiqi Cape Staff Technique and Mid-grade Houtian Spiritual Treasure Mysterious Iron Staff. Critical hit reward activated. Rewards for host: <Earth, Water, Fire, Wind—Four Paths Staff Technique to Uphold Heaven and Shake Earth>, Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Wind Thunder Pillar!! Host, please continue your efforts!]

[<Earth, Water, Fire, Wind—Four Paths Staff Technique to Uphold Heaven and Shake Earth>: Contains the staff intent of the four laws of 'Earth, Water, Fire, Wind.' When the four staves merge, the universe collapses and all phenomena perish; Earth, Water, Fire, Wind themselves collapse!!]

[Wind Thunder Pillar: Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, contains the laws of Wind and Thunder. Forged from Chaos Wind Thunder Essence Gold, indestructible and as heavy as a Great Thousand World, with Size According to Will!]

In an instant.

Qingyuan closed his eyes slightly and focused.

Feeling the <Earth, Water, Fire, Wind—Four Paths Staff Technique to Uphold Heaven and Shake Earth> merge into his mind, he was inwardly shaken.

If the sword path was exquisite and boundless, ever-changing, unrivaled in slaughter and fierce in killing intent, then this staff path emphasized overbearing power and the momentum of destruction. One staff strike down—no matter if a flood of calamity raged before you, it would all erupt!!

Even if he encountered members of the Witch Clan, who focused solely on tempering their bodies with Sha Qi and cultivating laws, his sword techniques could still slay them.

But it would never be as simple and direct as the staff path.

One was a lever moving a thousand pounds; the other was splitting Mount Hua with a single blow.

Now, with these two methods protecting him, even if he encountered a Golden Immortal cultivator, he could slay them in an instant!!

At this moment.

Wuzhiqi also snapped out of organizing the 'ppt' in his mind.

His face was filled with shock.

He bowed again in thanks: "This disciple has never comprehended such exquisite techniques. Thank you, Master, for bestowing the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique. From now on, this disciple will diligently cultivate and not disappoint Master's expectations!!"

"Mm, just cultivate well."

Qingyuan nodded and smiled. "When you return, have your senior brother take you to establish your dojo."

"Thank you, Master. I'll go pack my belongings and be right back!"

Wuzhiqi dove into the water and vanished in an instant.

When he reappeared a moment later, a massive beast-hide bundle carried many possessions, and a mountain-sized cluster of lotus root was borne aloft by his water control.

"Please, Master, savor the delight of this Hearty Lotus Root King."

Then.

Wuzhiqi presented a section of lotus root as thick as a barrel and several meters long. It was crystalline, radiating a jade-like luster, and when exposed to the air, it released an incomparably sweet fragrance that instantly drew countless birds and beasts circling overhead.

"Good, you have a thoughtful heart."

Qingyuan used his finger as a sword to slice off a piece and tasted it.

He too was surprised.

Could this barely count as an Innate Spiritual Root?

Though not quite True Origin, its effects could likely allow even a Golden Immortal to refine their Primordial Spirit and even accelerate cultivation.

He had roamed the Kunlun Mountains for so long, at most encountering some Houtian Spiritual Medicines.

But Yun Zhongzi could casually stumble upon an Innate Spiritual Root like this?

And Wuzhiqi had even monopolized and eaten it?

No wonder it was an Innate Variant—truly deep in fortune and blessings.

Then.

Qingyuan divided the Hearty Lotus Root King into three portions for the master and his two disciples to share.

He then had Yun Zhongzi take Wuzhiqi back to his dojo.

As for Qingyuan.

He wanted to roam the Kunlun Mountains.

After eight thousand years of Secluded Cultivation, it was time to relax his mind.

Moreover, he wanted to test whether synchronizing with Yun Zhongzi's Heavenly Dao Fortune would bring him any serendipitous encounters.

Then.

The three went their separate ways.

Qingyuan flew toward more distant territories.

Meanwhile, Yun Zhongzi led Wuzhiqi back along the path they had come.

It had to be said, the fortune of a True Immortal of Fortune and Virtue was extraordinary. The Kunlun Mountains were rife with fierce beasts and great demons—otherwise, Wuzhiqi wouldn't have holed up in the water instead of traveling to find the Jie Sect.

But on the way back.

Yun Zhongzi and Wuzhiqi chatted freely, encountering no danger at all.

Occasionally, some reckless beast would roar and charge, but they only ended up as Treasure Givers.

This left Wuzhiqi stunned.

His heart was lost in confusion.

Was this really the Kunlun Mountains? When had it become so peaceful?

Had so many fierce beasts disappeared?

And so many Wealth-giving Children?

Was this still the Kunlun Mountains?

By the time they returned to Qingyuan's dojo, Wuzhiqi's heart was filled with joy. He then chose a river to settle in, building a Water Mansion at its bottom.

It was called a river.

But compared to Moon River Bay, it was like the difference between a vast, surging river and a tiny ditch.

Still, being able to join the Jie Sect, Wuzhiqi had no further desires.

Another day.

Wuzhiqi fully mastered the Cape Staff Technique.

With nothing to do, he went to visit Yun Zhongzi and said, "Senior Brother, why has Master bestowed such heaven-defying cultivation methods, yet the techniques are so weak? I feel they're not even as good as the staff techniques I created myself."

Faced with Wuzhiqi's confusion.

Yun Zhongzi recalled Qingyuan's usual teachings and the power of the Killing Sword Dao.

He sighed and said, "Second Junior Brother, do not underestimate Master. He taught you heaven-defying methods to give you a solid foundation."

"As for why the techniques are so inferior?"

"It's because Master wants you to understand a truth."

"Ah? What reasoning is that??"

"Without accumulating half-steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles."

Yun Zhongzi looked up at the sky, his face full of admiration.

Boom!

Wuzhiqi's mind roared.

The respect within his heart surged like an unstoppable torrent of rivers and seas...