Just a Teacher, Hinoki Force User

Headmaster Zhao accepted Luo Zhou's bow calmly.

Then he said slowly:

"Get up. Remember, I'm your teacher, not your master.

I won't take you as a disciple; you are merely my student.

I also cannot take you as a disciple, as it would harm you. I hope your future lies among the boundless stars!"

His words were solemn.

Luo Zhou got up and said, "Teacher, this student understands!"

Headmaster Zhao nodded and said:

"To advance smoothly on the Great Dao of Cultivation, one must master the hundred arts of cultivation.

The hundred arts of cultivation are led by the four arts of Array Formation, Alchemy, Artifact Crafting, and Talisman Drawing.

Below these are Mining, Medicinal Cuisine, Spirit Plant Cultivation, Beast Taming, Refining Gu, Esoteric Techniques, Strategy and Calculation, Divination, Spirit Slaughter, Stargazing, Immortal Runes, Spirit Cultivation, Ghost Control, Spirit Appraisal, Law Attachment, Puppet Making, Pulse Examination, Qi Observation, Tea Drinking, Command Incantation, Construction, Porcelain Making, Incense Making, Offering to the Yin, and so on. These hundred arts expand into thousands of immortal official positions.

Each art is of great significance. Let me tell you, every strong cultivator who achieves success has mastered one or several immortal arts and ascended to several or even a dozen immortal official positions. Only then can they walk further on the immortal path!

Otherwise, if you kill a Demon Beast without knowing Spirit Slaughter, you'll be fumbling around and lose at least half your spirit stones. If you don't know Soul Refining, you'll lose the souls of powerful enemies for nothing, and also a large sum of spirit stones. If you don't know Spirit Appraisal, you'll mistake treasures for stones, having no discerning eye. If you don't know Mining, even if you find a spirit stone mine, you'll lose more than half your spirit stones.

Force User belongs to the Construction category of immortal official positions. There are thirty-six legendary Long Life Force User lineages, said to be created by the Supreme Dao Master.

Mountain-Moving Force User, Mountain-Shifting Force User, Overturning Rivers Force User, Sea-Treading Force User, Thunder Force User, Myriad-Weight Force User, Yellow Turban Force User, Dark-Crowned Force User, Green-Faced Force User, Red-Tusked Force User, Golden-Armored Force User, Dharma-Protecting Force User, Prayer Force User, Altar-Guardian Force User, Water-Calm Force User, Lightning Force User, Demon-Subduing Force User, Evil-Dispelling Force User, Vast Force User, Sun-Chasing Force User, Tortoise-Divining Force User, Hinoki Force User, Mighty Force User, Heavenly Soldier Force User, Cloud-Chasing Force User, Lightning-Chasing Force User, Sky-Supporting Force User, Sea-Bridging Force User, Sky-Overturning Force User, Earth-Covering Force User, Thunder-Riding Force User, Water-Controlling Force User, Fire-Controlling Force User, Wind-Guiding Force User, Soul-Capturing Force User, Netherworld-Connecting Force User

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Luo Zhou never expected there to be so much to Force User. He couldn't help but nod, listening with keen interest.

"To ascend to Force User, there is a prerequisite: immense strength."

Luo Zhou said, "Teacher, that's no problem. I possess the strength of ten thousand jin."

Headmaster Zhao continued:

"After ascending to the immortal official position of Force User, in addition to your inherent immense strength, your physical appearance will change, becoming majestic or handsome.

This is because Force User was originally an immortal official position created by the Dao Master to preside over ceremonies with a pleasing aesthetic, similar to an honor guard.

Furthermore, Force Users are proficient in the Construction immortal art. Building houses, cities, cultivating cave mansions, and even creating blessed lands and paradises are all within their capabilities.

Besides the prestige of presiding over ceremonies, the practical aspect of Force User is primarily as laborers for heavy tasks.

I have thirteen types of Force User golden talismans here, but you must choose with your eyes closed.

This is a rule of the Daoist sect: choose a Force User with your eyes closed; it is all determined by fate.

After you make your selection, return home and consume it with Incense Ash to become a Force User.

If you wish to ascend to other Force Users, or obtain other Force User golden talismans to refine, or if destiny allows, you will automatically ascend to a second type of Force User immortal official position.

Legend has it that a great being who mastered all thirty-six types of Force Users could ascend to the heavens in a single step, directly becoming a Nascent Soul Force User!"

After speaking, Headmaster Zhao produced thirteen golden talismans.

Luo Zhou couldn't help but say, "A Nascent Soul Force User is just a construction site laborer for the Nascent Soul stage?"

Headmaster Zhao cursed, "What nonsense are you spouting!

A Nascent Soul True Lord is a glorious Heavenly Sovereign, immortal for ten thousand years, with spirits beyond the heavens. A single lightning strike could kill you!"

"Stop your babbling and choose quickly!"

As their conversation went on, Headmaster Zhao's personality became apparent.

He had a bit of an old child's demeanor and particularly enjoyed teasing Luo Zhou, scolding him with a laugh.

Luo Zhou closed his eyes and reached out. A golden talisman automatically entered his hand.

Neither he nor Headmaster Zhao knew what kind of Force User it was.

Luo Zhou would only find out after he returned home to refine it.

Luo Zhou was immensely grateful.

Headmaster Zhao then said:

"Besides the Force User immortal official position, I also have twenty-seven other immortal official positions, such as Strategist, Curse Master, Talisman Master, Dead Agent, Tea Guest, and so on.

Take your time. If possible, choose several more to ascend into the Dao.

This will greatly benefit your future cultivation! At the very least, it will make earning spirit stones easier!"

Seeing the "Curse Master," Luo Zhou's eyes lit up. He bowed and said, "Thank you, teacher!"

He had been pretending to be the "Curse Master," and perhaps he could truly advance here.

Headmaster Zhao lectured him again.

As the head of the academy, teaching was his duty.

He would secretly impart these immortal positions to outstanding disciples within the academy.

Old people liked to ramble. They chatted for a full hour before finishing.

After the lesson, it was time to go home.

The first thing Luo Zhou did was summon the "Incense Ash" and "Force User" gold talismans and swallow them in one gulp.

After swallowing them, Luo Zhou waited silently.

About fifteen minutes later, it was as if celestial music sounded in his ears!

"Long life generates yang, the pitch pipe turns to Huang Zhong, the left gate hangs down. Remembering the auspicious world of the past, dreaming of jade swallows, today is the birth festival. Incense burns in the golden censer. The South Pole star is bright, the North Mountain hall is deep, pine and cypress are green, accompanied by turtles and cranes..."

Following this celestial music, Luo Zhou quietly transformed.

He grew taller, his body became slender, his face refined, and his eyes became exceptionally bright.

Immortal Position: "Hinoki Force User"!

"Cypress-Pine," the immortal pine of Nanshan, "Longevity of Pine and Cypress."

In a daze, Luo Zhou understood that the "Hinoki Force User" ranked thirty-third among the thirty-six "Longevity Force Users."

His strength increased by a thousand jin, reaching eleven thousand jin.

His body became incredibly light, and he gained more effective control over his strength.

His lifespan increased by at least one Jiazi, sixty years.

He gained two characteristics: "Pine and Cypress Wither Last" and "Bamboo-Thin Pine-Slender."

"Pine and Cypress Wither Last": "In the cold of the year, then we know that the pine and cypress are the last to wither!"

This characteristic would give Luo Zhou infinite perseverance and endurance, never giving up, and he would rarely get sick, enjoying good health and naturally possessing a bit of spiritual energy!

Weakness and fatigue-based spells like "Spiritual Power" were completely resisted by him and had no effect.

The previous "Rapid Recovery" characteristic was absorbed by the "Hinoki Force User" and disappeared.

"Bamboo-Thin Pine-Slender" was even more peculiar. From now on, Luo Zhou would always be tall and thin, refined and handsome, always the most handsome person in any crowd.

From then on, like a pine tree, he would be tenacious, and most mental intrusion and sensing spells like "Spiritual Power" would be resisted by Luo Zhou.

"Good birds perch on branches." As a large pine tree, avian creatures would particularly like Luo Zhou.

The "Hinoki Force User" was a typical "Force User" that the Dao Master created to have a majestic appearance and preside over ceremonies with dignity.

This "Force User" would not significantly increase in strength, but would definitely have a dignified and handsome appearance, making them attractive to both men and women, demons, and beasts!

Luo Zhou looked at himself in the mirror. He had indeed become better-looking.

What use is it? He wasn't going to make a living with his looks. Any other "Force User" would be stronger than this!

But looking at himself in the mirror, the more he looked, the more he liked it!

It's not bad. Being handsome is a lifelong major event. He'd made a fortune, he was set!

The strongest point of the "Hinoki Force User" was that if he later obtained the "Tortoise-Divining Force User."

The two could form a combination, "Cypress-Pine," and give birth to "Spiritual Power" – "Fortune as abundant as the East Sea's flowing water, lifespan as enduring as the Nanshan's immortal pine."

Becoming a "Force User," no matter how he looked at it, it was a gain.

But Luo Zhou's core problem wasn't this.

It was the "Woodworm Devil," the old "Crocodile Dragon," Yue Canglong. No matter what was said, it was useless. He had to kill it.

What about the past kindness of the "True Person of Green Ridge"? Was it to be repaid with tens of thousands of lives? And would tens of thousands more die in the future?

Future competition? The higher-ups didn't want to work hard anymore and wanted to sacrifice common people, leading to tens of thousands of deaths!

Things aren't like this!

The world isn't like this!

It doesn't make sense!

This dragon must die. No matter what the "True Person of Green Ridge" does, I say it, even gods can't save it, it must die!

Even if he faced retaliation from the "True Person of Green Ridge," and died tomorrow, he had to kill the old "Crocodile Dragon" today!

Endless killing intent condensed in Luo Zhou's heart. He must kill this beast!

Today is June 18th, with fifteen days left!

But how to kill the old "Crocodile Dragon"?

The old "Crocodile Dragon" had the blessing of the "True Person of Green Ridge" and had merged perfectly with this river water, obtaining the divine seal of heaven and earth.

Without the ability to shatter the sea, rivers, and lakes, no one could kill him.

Promoted to Hinoki Force User, Luo Zhou's body underwent a massive transformation, naturally imbued with a spiritual aura.

As Luo Zhou's resolve became infinitely firm, his spiritual aura stirred. In a daze, Luo Zhou felt a flash of light before his eyes.

Flash of Inspiration, stimulated by Luo Zhou's conviction and supported by this spiritual aura, quietly activated.

Within this light, Luo Zhou saw a torrential downpour. He was hiding by a riverbank, concealed there.

The old Crocodile Dragon had shrunk to the size of a puppy and, in the pouring rain, happily came to devour people.

But this time, its evil deeds would finally be repaid!

Luo Zhou saw himself strike suddenly. Around the old Crocodile Dragon by the river, countless waves surged, and the river water roared and exploded.

The old Crocodile Dragon was completely disoriented in the water, swept along by the current.

Then, with a single strike, Dragon-Slaying Thrust, Luo Zhou truly slew the dragon!

Thus, the old Crocodile Dragon was killed!

It was that simple, the opponent was dealt with!

Luo Zhou was completely stunned, and then he understood why the river water had become so chaotic.

Spiritual Power: Overturning Rivers and Seas!

It truly caused the river to Overturning Rivers and Seas, with monstrous waves that churned the heavens and earth, breaking the blessing of the divine seals. The river was just a river, and the old Crocodile Dragon was just the old Crocodile Dragon!

Without protection, the dragon-slaying strike was a headshot kill!

In a daze, the spiritual light vanished!

If he hadn't been promoted to the immortal position of Hinoki Force User, he wouldn't have gained this bit of spiritual aura, and Flash of Inspiration wouldn't have activated. Just a little bit short, and he wouldn't have known how to kill the old Crocodile Dragon.

One link after another, cause and effect intertwined!

Luo Zhou was incredibly excited. Good and evil are eventually rewarded; heaven itself was helping him. The old Crocodile Dragon, you're doomed!

No one dared to act, but I will act. No one can act, but I will!

No one dares to kill, but I will kill!