Liver Become Mortal Sword Immortal

After meeting the female protagonist, he would even be able to suppress her in strength. In the end, for various reasons, he gave the female protagonist a pass, and only then did she obtain the inheritance.

It would be no exaggeration to say that this man's current strength was not far from surpassing the current leader of Myriad Sword Pavilion.

He was the Sect's guardian deity!

Moreover, even in the later stages, he would be an existence on the level of a War God.

Though he looked like a frail old man who would topple at the slightest push, no one could imagine just how terrifyingly powerful a force his small body contained!

"Master, my spiritual roots are not outstanding. Even if I study the Sword Path, my achievements may be limited. It would be better for me to continue cultivating a Body Cultivation Method. Perhaps I can make something of myself and avoid wasting my life." Yun Shu stepped forward directly, bowed solemnly, and spoke.

What a joke. If he did not cling to such a thigh now, once he missed this village, there would be no such inn.

As for what sword technique he cultivated?

As long as he had strength and Contribution Points, even if he did not exchange them within the Sect, would it be difficult to acquire sword arts elsewhere?

Who taught him was no longer important.

He now had a thick thigh to cling to. Give him enough Cultivation Resources, and he could advance at breakneck speed!

"Do you truly think so?" the Old Man asked, somewhat hesitant.

In truth, the Old Man genuinely had Yun Shu's interests at heart. To gain some understanding merely from the Sword Intent illusion realm on the cliff when he first entered the Sect—he ought to be a genius of the Sword Path.

If nothing else, at least there was hope for his cultivation.

What was there to fear about Triple Spiritual Roots? Pile up enough resources, and reaching the Golden Core Stage would not be a problem.

Coupled with a Body Cultivation Method, that would be enough to make him invincible within the Golden Core Stage!

Afterward, he could at least become someone at the level of a Head Seat.

The Old Man's spiritual roots had been extremely poor in his youth, but they had still been far better than Yun Shu's.

If Yun Shu truly focused solely on the Martial Path, it would indeed be a waste of his talent.

"Disciple does not know why I was able to comprehend Sword Intent. Perhaps it was merely coincidence. But Disciple possesses sufficient talent in Body Tempering, and I am confident that I can shine brilliantly along the path of Body Tempering. I ask Master to bestow a method upon me."

As he spoke, Yun Shu bent his waist even lower.

"Good, good, good. From this day onward, you are this old man's True Disciple. You must cultivate diligently and achieve something on the Martial Path someday." The Old Man helped Yun Shu up, his heart greatly comforted.

"This old man does not mind telling you that I am the junior brother of the current Sect Master, and I too come from Spirit Sword Peak. Once we return, you may join Spirit Sword Peak directly. I will have someone register you."

"As for imparting a method, I came today precisely to teach you one."

The Old Man reached his trembling hands into his pocket and took out a Storage Bag. "There are some Spirit Stones inside, as well as copies of cultivation methods that this old man found in the ruins while traveling through Yunzhou in his younger days. They are also the methods I cultivate, along with some cultivation insights. You must practice diligently."

"Once you return, you will be an Inner Sect Disciple. However, do not mention my existence before others. After all, in their eyes, I am already 'dead.'"

Taking the Storage Bag, Yun Shu could not help but feel his heart surge with emotion.

In the morning, a peasant boy; by evening, ascending the halls of the Son of Heaven.

To become an Inner Sect Disciple, he originally would have had to compete on the Outer Sect disciple rankings. He had been confident in his ability to fight for a place.

But now, there was no need.

Once he returned, he would be an Inner Sect Disciple. If nothing else, he could begin making plans for some of the things in the plot!

He had previously worried that without status, even if he knew the plot, he would be like someone holding a treasure mountain yet able only to stare at it and sigh. But now it was different. The Old Man had not only given him an identity, but also a powerful cultivation method.

Now, as long as he had sufficient resources, he could grow endlessly stronger!

"Many thanks, Master!" Yun Shu retreated three steps, then solemnly knelt on the ground. Under the Old Man's gratified gaze, he bowed down.

The Old Man's eyes cleared for an instant before he nodded lightly.

"Master, are you returning as well? Why not ride the Giant Ape together?" Yun Shu asked.

"No need. Take this Diamond Demonic Ape back and claim your reward. I'll be leaving first." The Old Man smiled. "Though I have arranged some things for you, the fortunes that follow will depend on you."

"Cultivation is like a mountain fire. Only through unceasing accumulation will the day of eruption come."

"It is also like sailing against the current: if you do not advance, you retreat. Skip practice for one day, and you know it yourself; for two days, your teacher knows; for three days, your opponent knows."

"Body cultivation is even more so."

"Disciple will bear it in mind." Yun Shu bowed.

When he raised his head again, the Old Man had already left.

Yun Shu could not help but bow slightly once more toward the direction in which the Old Man had departed.

The Old Man truly was a timely rain sent by Heaven. Even without him, Yun Shu could have attained what he wanted—it would only have been a matter of time. But the old man had treated him well, and Yun Shu would naturally remember it in his heart.

Riding the Golden Ape, Yun Shu continued on his way back.

He tried using his blood and qi to open the Storage Bag.

The contents were simple.

There was only one thread-bound book, along with a pile of Spirit Stones—over a hundred, by his estimate.

Though that was not considered wealthy for some Foundation Establishment Stage disciples, a hundred Spirit Stones were absolutely enough to make a Peak Stage of Qi Condensation disciple green with envy.

Yun Shu took out the thread-bound book.

"Immovable Diamond Body... It looks like a Buddhist Sect cultivation method?" Yun Shu's expression shifted slightly.

Indeed, the Buddhist Sect had gone a long way down the path of body tempering.

The Old Man had found this in the ruins, so it was naturally extraordinarily powerful.

This body-tempering cultivation method was quite comprehensive, with matching Martial Techniques, all of them immensely powerful.

After merely flipping through it, he put it away.

He did not know what grade it was, but one thing was certain: it could at least be cultivated to the Golden Core Realm!

A body art of the Golden Core Stage.

Its value needed no explanation.

If cultivated to perfection, it would practically mean becoming a Fleshly Saint.

At that point, killing a Golden Core Stage expert with a single punch sounded incomparably tyrannical. This was also why the Old Man could fight several opponents alone.

The strength of Body Cultivators meant that they rarely had matches within the same realm.

As long as they got close, they were invincible!

Yun Shu guessed that, based on the descriptions in the story, the Old Man had cultivated this method to at least Great Accomplishment, perhaps even perfection.

What kind of strength was that? Yun Shu found it hard to imagine.

Moreover, the Old Man's talent for body cultivation was not lacking either. He could be called a once-in-an-age genius, incredibly powerful.

Sure enough, when Yun Shu rode the Diamond Demonic Ape back from outside, he drew countless gazes along the way.

Lin Yang was naturally among them.

He had just been about to head to the Training Ground to cultivate. Yun Shu, who had entered the outer sect later than him, had already become powerful to a certain extent. He, too, needed to catch up with all his might.

At the very least, he should first break through to Body Tempering Stage Six, right?

But he quickly saw the gap between them.

When Yun Shu rode the Diamond Demonic Ape back, there was not the slightest trace of impatience on the ape's face. The Giant Ape, violent by nature, was now as docile as a rabbit.

It was truly imposing and majestic.

Riding it back was absolutely enough to shake the entire outer sect.

Even some disciples on the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples list turned to look.

The Diamond Demonic Ape's golden fur was disheveled, and there were still traces of undried blood on its face. One look was enough to tell that it had just been beaten.

The role Yun Shu had played in this was obvious at a glance.

"Junior Brother Yun, did you take that mission to capture the Giant Ape alive?" Lin Yang called out.

"Yeah. It took Eldest Brother quite some effort." Yun Shu jumped down from the Giant Ape's shoulder.

Then he looped a rope around the Giant Ape, which cooperatively placed its forelegs on the ground like an ordinary wild beast.

"When will Junior Brother challenge the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples list? Today is the last day. The top ten can be directly promoted to Inner Sect Disciples," Lin Yang said.

At those words, many outer sect disciples looked at Lin Yang with unfriendly expressions. A fierce man capable of capturing a Giant Ape alive was going to challenge the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples list? We advise you not to stir up trouble.

Yun Shu smiled. "No, no. My strength still isn't enough. I need to work harder."

Only then did those outer sect disciples look a little better.

"I've seen this Senior Brother before. The last time I saw him, he could already project his Blood Qi. I never expected that he could now capture a Giant Ape alive. He must have broken through to the Qi Condensation Stage."

"Yeah, he definitely has what it takes to challenge the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples list. As for whether he can make the top ten, no one can say."

"I'm one of the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples. Looking at the Blood Qi around him, I might not be able to beat him!"

"He definitely hasn't reached the Qi Condensation Stage. Unless one is a Martial Path cultivator, reaching the Qi Condensation Stage would make it impossible to retain such dense Blood Qi—it would have long since transformed into Spiritual Energy. But even if he hasn't reached the Qi Condensation Stage, this powerful Blood Qi is enough for him to fight several Qi Condensation Stage cultivators alone."

"Good lord, I hadn't noticed until you said it. I've only ever seen Blood Qi this vigorous on Demonic Beasts that have already undergone Demonic Transformation. Just how strong is this physique?"