Immortal Juhua's Transmission of Dharma

"Only fifty percent?"

Immortal Juhua spoke, "Since that is the case, and your cultivation is only at the early Purple Mansion stage, there is no need to rush into the trial."

Immortal Juhua glanced at the Yellow-Haired Great Bear before turning his gaze to Lei Zhan. "Lei Zhan, tell your master: besides the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Map, what other techniques and secret arts do you possess?"

Since Lei Zhan had apprenticed under him, the talent and comprehension he displayed—and indeed everything he had shown thus far—had left his master extremely satisfied.

Now, it was time to fulfill his duties as a master.

"Techniques and secret arts?" Lei Zhan's heart stirred.

Is Master planning to pass down techniques?

"Indeed. While the Dao is the foundation, a cultivator's various means are equally indispensable. You know well that profound techniques, secret arts, and powerful magic treasures can significantly enhance a cultivator's combat strength."

"I possess many resources. You understand the importance of Essence Liquid to a cultivator. While I could give you a massive amount at once to push you to the Primordial Spirit Daoist level or even the Void Return level, that would be no different from pulling up seedlings to help them grow."

"As for precious magic treasures, the first master of this cave dwelling established the rules. There are countless treasures in the Hall of Treasures, but you must go and retrieve them yourself."

"However, as techniques and secret arts are the foundation of cultivation, I, as your master, can consider passing them on to you at my discretion."

Immortal Juhua had his own considerations. On the path of cultivation, while companions, techniques, wealth, and resources were all essential—and he could provide them all—excessive pampering would not benefit his disciple's growth.

Even among mortals, a father would teach his son skills and then let him venture out to carve out his own path; how much more so for a disciple of Immortal Juhua?

If he were too indulgent, the disciple might lose his drive to strive. Immortal Juhua was still alive now and could provide endless resources, but if Lei Zhan failed to pass the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations a hundred years from now, he would lose his master's protection. Even with the vast treasures left behind by a being who lived for millions of years, it would be difficult to survive in the Great Xia World.

As a Loose Immortal who had lived for millions of years, even with his illustrious reputation across the Great Xia World, he had no shortage of enemies.

It was better to cultivate his disciple while he was still alive and while the boy was still weak.

He would teach the best techniques and secret arts; as long as the Dao heart was tempered to be stronger, the foundation of the Great Dao would be set.

Once Lei Zhan obtained vast resources, he would be able to soar into the sky.

In that moment, Immortal Juhua thought of many things, but with the powerful soul of a million-year-old Loose Immortal, his thoughts were sorted in an instant.

"Yes." Lei Zhan nodded.

He naturally understood the underlying meaning in Immortal Juhua's words.

His experiences in his past life made Lei Zhan feel this deeply. If one mastered a Dragon-Slaying Technique, magic treasures and wealth could be obtained through one's own efforts.

Lei Zhan said respectfully, "When I was still a mortal, I accidentally entered a cave dwelling left behind by a cultivator and obtained some inheritance."

"Among them was the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Map, which can be cultivated to the ninth level. The first volume of the Law of Heaven and Earth, which can be cultivated to the Wanxiang True Person level. And a terrestrial-grade spear technique, the Blue Sea Spear Technique. As for other techniques, I have never obtained any."

Lei Zhan originally came from the endless mountains near the North Dark Sea. His parents were mortals of a small tribe, not even Xiantian Beings.

That tribe was tiny, and the strongest cultivator within it was only a Wanxiang True Person.

When he was three years old, a powerful God-Devil broke into the tribe. His parents, relatives, and countless tribesmen were nearly slaughtered, yet he somehow managed to survive.

When he woke up, he was shocked to find himself inside a cave dwelling.

In that dwelling, there were only four books, seemingly left behind casually by a cultivator.

One was the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Map, the strongest and most widely circulated God-Devil Body Refining technique in the Great Xia World. One was the divine ability Law of Heaven and Earth, one was a complete terrestrial-grade spear technique, and the last was a cultivator's journal.

Lei Zhan relied on these to cultivate alone without any guidance.

At first, cultivation was incredibly difficult; it took him thirteen years just to go from a mortal with no cultivation to a Xiantian Being.

It was only after he gained some cultivation that his talent truly began to shine.

"Oh? A God-Devil Body Refining technique, a divine ability, and a terrestrial-grade spear technique? And they allowed you to reach this level? You are truly a monster." Immortal Juhua was astonished, and his resolve hardened.

The Yellow-Haired Great Bear, as a magic treasure spirit, might not understand much.

But Immortal Juhua was a top-tier Loose Immortal who had lived for millions of years; he naturally knew how difficult it was for mortals to struggle for survival during the God-Devil Era.

"During the God-Devil Era, the six great dukes vied for supremacy, and eventually, the Great Xia royal family emerged victorious after battling the many dukes. Under the rule of the Xia Emperor, although there are still God-Devil calamities in the Great Xia World, it is generally stable."

Immortal Juhua said, "This Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Map was distributed by the immortals and demons under the Xia Emperor after he unified the world, but most only received the first two volumes."

"And this Law of Heaven and Earth is also widely circulated; it is indeed a powerful divine ability. As for your spear technique... I walk the path of the Sword Immortal, so it is difficult for me to provide you with techniques in that area."

As Immortal Juhua spoke, he flipped his hand, and several jade slips appeared.

"Lei Zhan, the God-Devil Body Refining technique, the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Map, is already profound enough. I will pass on the second volume to you, which is enough for you to cultivate to the Void Return level."

"As for divine abilities, since you have already learned the Law of Heaven and Earth, I will pass on the great divine ability: Three Heads and Six Arms."

"Regarding spear techniques, I do not have any profound ones, so you will need to find those yourself."

"Yes. This disciple thanks Master!" Lei Zhan hurriedly and respectfully accepted the jade slips.

"Lei Zhan, have you ever learned any Qi-refining techniques? Or methods for soul visualization?" Immortal Juhua asked again.

"Qi-refining techniques... soul visualization methods... this disciple has never learned either." Lei Zhan shook his head gently. "Soul visualization methods are incredibly precious; before I apprenticed under you, I was merely a rogue cultivator, so I had nowhere to find them."

"As for Qi-refining techniques, most of what I obtained were of low quality, so I did not cultivate them."

"I see." Immortal Juhua nodded. Soul visualization methods were indeed precious; they were techniques to condense and strengthen the soul. Usually, only the direct descendants of large tribes had the opportunity to learn them.

While Qi-refining techniques were easy to obtain, most were too shallow to amount to anything.

"Since that is the case, I will pass on a soul visualization method and a profound Qi-refining technique to you." Immortal Juhua smiled slightly. "Lei Zhan, come forward."

"Yes." Lei Zhan took a few steps and arrived before his master, Immortal Juhua.

Immortal Juhua had once obtained a method of visualization. It was a portrait of a Buddha, the Sun and Moon Bright Buddha!

Over the millions of years, Immortal Juhua had meditated upon this Sun and Moon Bright Buddha, and a crystal-clear image of the Buddha had long since formed within his sea of consciousness.

Now, he could transmit it directly into Lei Zhan's sea of consciousness using profound techniques, saving Lei Zhan a great deal of trouble.

Immortal Juhua raised his hand and tapped a finger against the center of Lei Zhan's brow.

"Boom~~~"

Lei Zhan felt a roar in his mind, and a colossal, compassionate-looking Buddha appeared within his sea of consciousness.

Behind this Buddha, the sun and moon hung high, radiating endless light.

Just by gazing at it, Lei Zhan felt moved, and his soul and true spirit were directly strengthened by a sliver!

"This visualization method..." Lei Zhan remained immersed for a moment before waking, his eyes still lingering with shock.

This soul visualization method, Inner Contemplation of Sun and Moon Bright Buddha, even if not a top-tier visualization method like the Nuwa Map, was still extremely profound.

Immortal Juhua looked at Lei Zhan and smiled. "This Inner Contemplation of Sun and Moon Bright Buddha is the soul visualization method I practice daily; it contains unparalleled mysteries. If you contemplate it often, you will surely be able to condense your soul. By then, even at the Purple Mansion level, you will be able to possess the Divine Sense that only a Wanxiang True Person possesses."

"Yes. Thank you, Master, for the gift of this method." Lei Zhan naturally understood the wonders of soul visualization methods.

Visualization methods were techniques that could condense the soul, and the soul was the foundation of a person.

If a cultivator had a powerful soul, they could fight above their rank simply by controlling magic treasures. There were even various soul-based secret techniques that, once mastered, made a cultivator impossible to guard against.

"It is nothing. You are my only disciple, so I must naturally put some effort into your training." Immortal Juhua smiled and patted the young man before him. "As for Qi-refining methods, most powerful cultivators practice both God-Devil Body Refining and Qi-refining. My, Juhua's, disciple naturally cannot be weaker than others."

"I have also seen this soul visualization method of Juhua's." The Yellow-Haired Great Bear standing to the side nodded slightly. "Those who can achieve the Great Dao all possess physical manifestations that contain the mysteries of the Great Dao. This Inner Contemplation of Sun and Moon Bright Buddha contemplates a powerful figure from the Buddhist Sect. While it cannot be considered the absolute peak, anything better than this is not something you can obtain at your current level."

"Hm?" Lei Zhan blinked. He was not picky. Even without a visualization method like the Nuwa Map, the one in Immortal Juhua's hands was more than enough to use.

"You certainly talk a big game, yet I have never seen you pass down any top-tier techniques or secret arts."

Immortal Juhua glanced at the Yellow-Haired Great Bear, then looked at Lei Zhan. "Lei Zhan, when you were gaining insights into the Dao earlier, Senior Great Bear gave his word: if you obtained the divine abilities passed down by his master, he would secure a top-tier spear technique for you."

"You must work hard and not let Senior Great Bear down!"

Everyone had their own temperament; Immortal Juhua was a top-tier Loose Immortal renowned throughout the Great Xia World and naturally possessed a sense of pride.

"A top-tier spear technique?"

Lei Zhan pondered, then nodded. "I will certainly not fail Master's expectations."