Xuanming True Water!

"It's actually the second move of the Great Five Elements Immortal Art!"

Li Qingshan was overjoyed inwardly, yet his expression remained perfectly calm.

Zhao Chengqian stood beside him. Seeing his expression, he smiled. "Master Li, have you made your choice?"

Li Qingshan nodded and raised the black jade slip in his hand.

"Your Highness, I choose this one."

Zhao Chengqian glanced at it, his brows knitting slightly.

"Black Emperor God-Slaying Finger? Master Li, are you certain?"

There was a trace of doubt in his voice.

"This immortal art is indeed extremely powerful, but its cultivation requirements are exceptionally harsh. As far as I know, one needs the legendary Black Tortoise bloodline to cultivate it successfully. Otherwise, forcing oneself to cultivate it may lead to qi deviation in mild cases, or the shattering of one's Primordial Spirit in severe ones."

He looked at Li Qingshan, concern flickering in his eyes.

"Master Li, would you like to reconsider? Choose another immortal art? There are several fifth-grade immortal arts over there. Though they are not as powerful as the Black Emperor God-Slaying Finger, their cultivation requirements are far less demanding and would suit you better."

Li Qingshan shook his head and said firmly, "Your Highness, this is the one I choose."

Naturally, he could not tell Zhao Chengqian that the chaos laws he cultivated encompassed all methods, allowing him to cultivate the Black Emperor God-Slaying Finger without the Black Tortoise bloodline.

Seeing how resolute he was, Zhao Chengqian stopped trying to persuade him and nodded.

"Very well. Since you have decided, I shall say no more. But Master Li, you must be careful during cultivation. If anything feels wrong, stop immediately. Do not force it."

Li Qingshan cupped his hands. "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I will remember it."

He put