"These are the Cloudpiercing Sect's rules and the Fire Vajra Court's cultivation method. The other book is a compendium of pills."
"The Heaven-Burning Fire Vajra Formula contains only the first layer. Once you've cultivated to Core-Embracing Force, return to the Scripture Repository for the rest."
Yang Tianzhen handed the three books to Cheng Heng, then took an identity token from her robe. Her tone turned serious.
"This is your identity token. Wear it at all times. You'll need it to accept sect missions, enter and leave the mountain gate, and more."
Cheng Heng accepted the books and token. His tone was just as solemn.
"Thank you for explaining, Senior Sister. I'll keep it in mind!"
With that done, Yang Tianzhen had other matters to attend to, so she took her leave.
Cheng Heng then went to the Fire Vajra Court's residence registration office. For a hundred taels of silver, he obtained a secluded dwelling.
The courtyard was not especially large, about the size of the one Cheng Heng had bought in Gaoyang County. It was enough for his daily life and cultivation.
Unlike an ordinary residence, a cultivation room took up most of the courtyard.
A meditation cushion sat in the middle of the room, with nothing else inside. Cheng Heng cleaned it thoroughly, then moved straight in.
Having few people had its advantages. With plenty of courtyards and few disciples, this was a peaceful place to live!
Once he had settled in, Cheng Heng hurried into the cultivation room and carefully read through the first layer of the Heaven-Burning Fire Vajra Formula.
When he finished, everything became clear!
To advance from Skill-Transforming Force to Core-Embracing Force, he had to kindle a spark in his dantian.
That spark was the key to the breakthrough. Once kindled, it could steadily grow