Two Opportunities, Mysterious Tier Cultivation Methods

"Ordinary probationary disciples who become outer disciples."

"Can receive one opportunity to enter the first floor of the Transmission Hall and select one cultivation method and one Dou Technique."

"They may freely choose a residence in a designated area, receive two sets of spare clothes, and one Obsidian Iron Sword."

"But prodigy disciples are different. I will not list every example; let me just explain the benefits for someone like you, who broke through to Dou Zhe before turning fifteen."

"For the next five years, you may enter the first two floors of the Transmission Hall every year to select two cultivation methods or Dou Techniques."

"You may choose a residence in the area near the Cultivation Hall where Heaven and Earth Energy is most concentrated."

"You will receive five hundred contribution points each month, which can be used for Training Rooms, posting tasks, asking Elders for guidance in cultivating Dou Techniques and cultivation methods, and so on."

"If you can break through to Nine-Star Dou Practitioner before the age of twenty, you may also apply for a Fourth-Grade Pill, the Spirit Cleansing Pill refined by Pill King Gu He, to help you advance into the Dou Master realm."

"..."

The old man explained as he changed Gu Han's Identity Token.

After completing the procedures, he took out two sets of the finest outer disciple uniforms and a longsword forged from Profound Iron Crystal, then handed them over.

"Come. This old man will take you to choose a residence."

Gu Han stored the items in his Storage Ring and did not refuse the old man's goodwill.

Choosing a residence did not take much time. Gu Han did not have high requirements for concentrated Heaven and Earth Energy. In any case, no place would be more suitable for his cultivation than the Xuanwu Secret Realm. A more secluded place where no one would come was actually better.

"One last matter." The old man took out a sheet of paper and handed it to Gu Han. "It contains basic information on the elders in the sect who have recently shown interest in taking disciples. With the talent you have displayed, you can apply to become their personal disciple. If you are chosen, your benefits can be further improved."

"Unfortunately, there are no experts in the sect whose Dou Qi has the Ice Attribute. Otherwise, you would certainly be chosen."

"After choosing the Elder you wish to take as your master, simply give your application to me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Han thanked him once more.

After the old man left, he entered his new residence, washed up briefly, and changed into the Misty Cloud Sect outer disciple uniform.

The light-blue fitted outfit had excellent texture. It could be worn in daily life, during cultivation, or in battle without causing any inconvenience.

Everywhere, people respected fine clothes before they respected the person wearing them. That was human nature.

Those people who deliberately dressed poorly to invite ridicule and belittlement, then played the pig to eat the tiger and slapped others in the face, were simply going against human nature. There was something wrong with them.

After putting on the outer disciple uniform, Gu Han's overall bearing became even more outstanding. He was practically the most striking fellow in the sect, drawing plenty of attention on his way to the Transmission Hall.

The Transmission Hall stood two-thirds of the way up the mountain path from the outer sect to the Inner Sect. One side was near a cliff, while the other was guarded by dozens of disciples every day.

At the entrance of the Transmission Hall sat an expressionless old man, holding a brush and a scroll.

"Steward, this disciple wishes to enter the Transmission Hall to select cultivation methods."

Gu Han stepped before the old man and handed over his Identity Token.

Since he was qualified to enter the Transmission Hall each year and choose two cultivation methods or Dou Techniques, he naturally intended to use that privilege first.

As for the Profound Iron Token of the Transmission Hall, he could use it if needed. If not, he could still trade it away.

"Black Profound Crystal Token." The Steward's expression did not change. After looking Gu Han over, he asked, "What is your name?"

"This disciple is Gu Han," Gu Han replied.

"So it is you, little fellow." A faintly kind smile appeared on the old man's face. "You have already broken through to Dou Zhe. It is only natural that you received a token of this grade."

"Go in. You have half an hour. You are not allowed to go to the third floor. Once you have obtained the Cultivation Scrolls, bring them here for registration, and then you may leave."

"Yes." Gu Han took back his Token.

The moment he entered the Transmission Hall, a voice suddenly rang beside his ear.

"Room 17, Second Floor contains a Quasi-Profound Tier Ice Attribute Technique. When cultivated to a profound level, it is no inferior to some ordinary Mysterious Tier Low Grade Cultivation Methods."

"Room 101, Second Floor contains a Mysterious Tier Low Grade Dou Technique, the Mysterious Yin Finger. Cultivators with Ice Attribute, Water Attribute, Poison Attribute, or Yin Attribute Dou Qi are all suited to cultivate it."

Secret Sound Transmission was an ability that only Da Dou Shi cultivators could master. Judging by the voice, it was the Steward at the entrance.

Gu Han understood that this was goodwill being conveyed within the rules.

Sure enough, as long as one was outstanding, countless good people would appear around them.

Gu Han turned toward the entrance and cupped his fists, indicating that he would remember this kindness, before continuing deeper inside.

His first target was naturally Room 99, Second Floor, which contained the Mysterious Tier Low Grade Ice Attribute Cultivation Method, Mysterious Ice Force.

Originally, he had only planned to obtain this cultivation method today, then return later to select a Dou Technique according to the Opportunity's guidance.

But with the Steward's guidance allowing him to obtain the Mysterious Tier Low Grade Dou Technique Mysterious Yin Finger, there was no need to make a second trip.

The Misty Cloud Sect had two Transmission Halls. One was located in the outer sect and had only three floors.

The first floor contained Yellow Tier Low Grade and Mid Grade cultivation methods and Dou Techniques. The second floor contained Yellow Tier High Grade and Mysterious Tier Low Grade cultivation methods and Dou Techniques. The third floor contained Mysterious Tier Mid Grade cultivation methods and Dou Techniques.

The second Transmission Hall stood at the mountaintop and had five floors. Only those with merit could enter. It was said to even contain Mysterious Tier High Grade cultivation methods and Dou Techniques.

As for cultivation methods and Dou Techniques of even higher grades, it was hard to say whether the Misty Cloud Sect possessed any. Even if it did, they would be secrets never passed outside the sect.

Mysterious Ice Force and Mysterious Yin Finger were already the highest-grade cultivation method and Dou Technique he could obtain from the outer sect Transmission Hall at his current stage.

"Steward, this disciple has completed his selections."

After spending half an hour, Gu Han brought two scrolls to the entrance for registration.

The cultivation methods and Dou Techniques in the outer sect Transmission Hall were part of the Misty Cloud Sect's accumulation over several hundred years, one of the foundations that allowed the Misty Cloud Sect to stand firm on the Northwest Continent.

The materials used to record cultivation methods and Dou Techniques were forged from a special kind of Spirit Bamboo and divided into mother and child bodies. The mother body was only palm-sized, while the child bodies could extend across a radius of ten li.

As long as the Offering Hall possessed the mother body, cultivation scrolls forged from this material could not be taken beyond the child body's detection range. The main Spirit Bamboo bodies containing the Misty Cloud Sect's cultivation methods and Dou Techniques were placed in the Inheritance Hall at the mountaintop, covering all of Misty Cloud Mountain.

"Mysterious Yin Finger, Mysterious Ice Force?"

After completing the registration, surprise flashed through the old man's eyes.

The cultivation method Gu Han had selected was actually even better than the one he had recommended, which meant Gu Han had his own source of information.

Moreover, the energy barriers protecting Mysterious Tier Low Grade cultivation methods and Dou Techniques required the strength of a Two-Star Dou Zhe to break. Gu Han had broken through them, proving that his combat strength was far from ordinary as well.

"You know the rules. The cultivation methods cannot be taken beyond Misty Cloud Mountain's boundaries. Otherwise, there will be severe punishment. Return them within one year, and do not allow them to suffer any damage." The old man handed the scrolls to Gu Han.

"This disciple will remember." Gu Han accepted the scrolls and left.

The old man stroked his beard, anticipation in his eyes. "This child is certainly no ordinary person. Our Misty Cloud Sect may produce a second prodigy. I wonder which Elder will be fortunate enough to take him as a disciple."

Holding the scrolls, Gu Han immediately returned to his new residence.

What satisfied him most about this residence was its small secret chamber.

Once inside the secret chamber, he could enter the Xuanwu Secret Realm to cultivate without worry, unafraid of being discovered.

"A Mysterious Tier Low Grade Cultivation Method. I wonder what it will feel like after cultivating it."