What the hell was the Confucian Vajra Body?

"Sage’s Lecture on the Dao?" True Lord Eternal Fire's eyes lit up.

If he could hear a 'Sage’s Lecture on the Dao' even once, he might gain some insight and take the opportunity to elevate his cultivation level from the Sixth-Grade to the next.

True Lord Dustfall and [Drunk Moon Hermit] nodded secretly—even without receiving the Sage's inheritance, hearing the Sage’s Lecture on the Dao once would be incredibly useful. Moreover, they could also learn a secret technique; this was definitely a worthwhile investment.

Song Shuhang asked curiously, "What secret techniques can we learn?"

Venerable White also stopped what he was doing. He gazed at the Sage Silence Pool, seemingly torn between two conflicting thoughts. Should he study the Sage Silence Pool, or listen to the Sage’s Lecture on the Dao and learn another secret technique?

Sage Silence Pool pressed his advantage, saying, "Haha, young friend, that's a very insightful question. Although I'm not a 'Sage,' I possess countless 'secret techniques.' Tell me, what kind of secret technique do you desire?"

"I want the secret technique of Sword Flight... the kind that I can use when I'm at the Third-Grade Realm?" Song Shuhang asked tentatively.

Flying through the sky on his own power was his dream after he began cultivating immortality. However, he is still some distance from the Fourth-Grade Realm, and it will be a long time before he can Sword Flight.

"Where did you get such a secret technique?! You better focus on cultivating diligently until you reach the Fourth-Grade before Sword Flight, don't be so overambitious!" Sage Silence Pool said through gritted teeth.

Song Shuhang: "..."

"And think about it, even if such a secret technique exists in the world, wouldn't it be a waste for you to learn it? You're giving up your hard-won opportunity to obtain a 'secret technique' and learning something that anyone can do after advancing to the Fourth-Grade. Isn't that a waste?" Sage Silence Pool earnestly advised.

"That's true," Song Shuhang said. As expected of someone associated with a 'Sage,' his ability to teach and persuade disciples is unparalleled.

"Think carefully again, what secret techniques do you need?" said Sage Silence Pool.

"Let me think about it carefully before I say anything," Song Shuhang said seriously.

"Alright, think it over carefully. Don't miss this opportunity." After saying this, Sage Silence Pool looked at the three True Lords and Venerable White: "Are there any secret techniques you would like to learn?"

"I have it, I have it," Venerable White said, raising his hand.

"Please speak," Sage Silence Pool said with a gentle smile.

"I want to know the secret technique by which that 'Sage' swallowed a portion of the other's [existence] during their battle with the mysterious 'Longevity Immortal'," Venerable White said with delight.

Sage Silence Pool: "..."

The Venerable White's smile vanished instantly, "Is that not allowed?"

Sage Silence Pool said with a wry smile, "That's not a secret technique... it's a natural ability. A natural ability is instinct. How can I teach it? So, fellow Daoist, you should choose another one."

"..." Venerable White said disappointedly, "Alright, I'll think about it."

Sage Silence Pool secretly breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the three True Lords: "Fellow Daoists, what about you?"

The Drunken Yue Lay Buddhist quickly stepped forward and asked, "Is there any secret technique that can make someone's presence very strong? If not, is there any secret technique that can at least make people remember my name?"

Sage Silence Pool: "..."

Drunken Yue Lay Buddhist looked on with anticipation—although the hope was slim, the other party was a descendant of a 'Sage,' so perhaps such a secret technique truly existed?

After a moment, Sage Silence Pool tentatively asked, "Fellow Daoist, what is your name?"

"Drunk Moon Hermit, my Daoist name is Drunk Moon!" said Drunken Joy Hermit.

Sage Silence Pool nodded, seemingly savoring the name for a moment, and said, "Lay Buddhist Drunk Sun, a good name. Wait... no, that's wrong!"

Sage Silence Pool looked at Drunk Moon Hermit with some surprise. "Have you been practicing some kind of special cultivation technique?"

Drunken Yue Lay Buddhist nodded vigorously.

"My advice to you is to cultivate diligently. When you reach the Eighth-Grade Manifestation Before All others, no one will be able to forget your name," Sage Silence Pool said in a deep voice.

"But I'm still far from reaching the Eighth-Grade!" the Drunken Hermit said unwillingly. "Could it be that even Sage don't possess similar secret techniques?"

"It's a pity... the Sage doesn't actually possess such a secret technique," Sage Silence Pool said apologetically, "Because the Sage has no need for such a technique."

The Sage was unparalleled in the world, almost invincible in his time, and could be considered the 'number one person under the Heavenly Dao's back then.

Who in the world doesn't know you?

In this situation, why would he need such a secret method? Is that just ridiculous?

Drunken Yue Lay Buddhist sighed softly.

"So, fellow Daoist, you should also think of other secret techniques," Sage Silence Pool said softly—damn it, did these guys conspire to embarrass him?

The secret methods they sought were increasingly bizarre.

He couldn't produce the secret technique that three people in a row had requested. He'd lost face big time.

"So, the remaining two fellow Daoists, do you have any secret techniques you wish to learn?" Sage Silence Pool finally looked at True Lord Dustfall and True Lord Eternal Fire.

Hopefully, these two fellow cultivators can behave themselves and stop making strange requests.

True Lord Dustfall shrugged and said, "I don't know much about the secret techniques of Sage, so how about... you give me a lottery? Whatever I win is up to me."

True Lord Dustfall from a family with a long tradition of learning; he is a descendant of the Five Cultivations, and he hasn't even finished learning all the family's divine skills and secret techniques. However, the other party is the successor of a 'Confucian Sect Sage.' He definitely has to learn the Sage's secret methods.

Sage Silence Pool: "..."

"Isn't there a lottery feature?" True Lord Dustfall asked in confusion.

"Please wait a moment. I'll organize all the 'secret techniques' and add a lottery function for you." Sage Silence Pool felt like crying. Were there any normal people among these guys?

True Lord Dustfall shrugged and said, "I'm not in a hurry, it's alright. Fellow Eternal Fire, please go first."

True Lord Eternal Fire stepped forward, having already decided on the secret technique he wanted to learn. "I want to learn the 'Sage's' combat secret technique, the <Sagebrush Battle Art>."

This is a secret fighting technique created by the Sage himself. It consists of twenty-four ancient characters that can be combined to form various ancient texts—this is the true secret method of [writing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth with a pen].

However, after several twists and turns in Confucian School, this secret art of combat became incomplete.

True Lord Eternal Fire has wanted the complete <Sagebrush Battle Art> for a long time.

"No problem! Come here and sit within one meter of me. I will teach you the <Sagebrush Battle Art>." Sage Silence Pool finally breathed a sigh of relief.

People from Confucian School are more approachable and won't make things difficult for you.

True Lord Eternal Fire stepped forward a few steps and came within one meter of the 'Sage Silence Pool', where he sat cross-legged.

A moment later, his consciousness was transported to a mysterious space, where he began to watch the process of the 'Sage' creating and improving the secret technique of the <Sagebrush Battle Art>.

This seems to be a direct entry into a certain part of the 'Sage's memory'?

Such an opportunity is no less than a 'Sage’s Lecture on the Dao'!

After settling Heng True Lord Eternal Fire in, Sage Silence Pool, with a wry smile, invited True Lord Dustfall to come forward and sit next to True Lord Eternal Fire.

It compiled the names of all the 'secret techniques' in its own Sea of Consciousness. Then, it guided True Lord Dustfall into its consciousness space.

All the secret techniques turned into tiny specks of light.

The Sage Silence Pool allowed True Lord Dustfall to step forward and poke at the light spot; whoever pokes it will obtain the secret technique within.

True Lord Dustfall stepped forward with a smile and casually tapped a small dot of light.

Secret Technique: <Dragon-Phoenix Seal> -- This is a very special secret technique that requires male practitioners to cultivate the [Dragon Seal] and female practitioners to cultivate the [Phoenix Seal]. When facing an enemy, the two must join forces to unleash the <Dragon-Phoenix Seal>, which has astonishing power.

There is a prerequisite for practicing this kind of combined exercise: the male and female practitioners must have a tacit understanding. The effect is even better if lovers or couples practice together.

In other words, this kind of exercise is not for single people.

"So, does that mean I need to find a female cultivator who is compatible with me in order to cultivate this secret technique? Hmm, is this a reminder that I'm also in the season for romance?" True Lord Dustfall chuckled.

Sage Silence Pool: "..."

Having finally managed to appease two people, Sage Silence Pool looked at Venerable White, Song Shuhang, and Drunken Hermit: "Fellow Daoists, have you made up your minds?"

Venerable White said, "Let me think about it some more. If I still can't come up with anything later, I'll use a lottery method too."

"No problem, whatever makes you happy," Sage Silence Pool said with a dry laugh.

Zuiyue Jushi said, "I'll think about it some more. Why don't you go first, young friend Shuhang?"

"Alright, I'll do it then." Song Shuhang stood up and said, "Could you tell me which secret technique would be most suitable for me right now?"

Song Shuhang knew nothing about the Sage's Secret Art, so it was better to leave the choice to this seemingly experienced 'Sage Silence Pool' and let it see which cultivation method suited him best.

"Little fellow, you're quite clever," Sage Silence Pool laughed. "Stand still, let me give you a good look."

So he began to look Song Shuhang up and down.

Suddenly, Song Shuhang felt as if his body had been 'seen through'.

Standing before the 'Sage Silence Pool', he seemed to have no secrets whatsoever.

"Little fellow, you've built a solid foundation. Although you're only at the Third-Grade Realm, your 'Liquefied True Qi' already possesses some characteristics of the Fourth-Grade 'Innate True Essence,' and the amount of true qi you have is incredibly profound. Moreover, your physique is also quite good; it seems you've undergone many years of rigorous training. And your mental strength—have you had some extraordinary encounter? Your mental strength is even stronger than your physique," Sage Silence Pool said slowly.

Song Shuhang nodded.

"Judging from your appearance, it seems you've practiced hand-based body-refining techniques. Interesting. In that case, you have a foundation in 'body refinement.' In that case, I do have a secret technique here that's very suitable for you to cultivate," Sage Silence Pool exclaimed.

Song Shuhang, filled with anticipation.

Then, following the instructions of the Sage Silence Pool, Song Shuhang sat down True Lord Dustfall and closed his eyes to meditate.

Soon after, his consciousness was guided into a space.

There he saw Sage creating a cultivation method. This method had a strange name: <Confucian Vajra Body>.

Song Shuhang: "..."

The Confucian Vajra Body?! What's going on here?! Why would Confucian School have such a mysterious and eerie method?!