inner disciple, Origin Core.
Outer Sect Disciple, Furnace Fire.
The Servant Disciple Mortal Shedding Realm.
The exact hierarchy was clear in Jiang Shu's mind. He also gained a deeper understanding of the value of the Nether Lightning True Person's Jade Plaque; regardless of age, anyone who reached the Furnace Fire Realm could become Outer Sect Disciple.
It should be noted that, according to Luo Yu, the True Martial Sect undoubtedly has extremely strict control over the number of disciples.
It considers not only one's realm of cultivation, but also one's talent for cultivation.
The Great Jing Dynasty, a mere mid-level dynasty, was able to produce a genius like Luo Yu, who had Rebirth Realm.
If it's a superior dynasty, or even a so-called super dynasty, then wouldn't it be possible to produce true geniuses at the Furnace Fire Realm?
To stand out in the Hundred Dynasty War is by no means an easy task.
"You probably didn't expect that even geniuses like us, who participated in the Hundred Dynasty War and passed the test smoothly, would only become Servant Disciple. We are lucky. If we stayed in the dynasty, we might only reach the Rebirth Realm for our entire lives. No matter how many years Lifespan, how can it compare to the five hundred years of lifespan of the Furnace Fire Realm?"
"Moreover, Servant Disciple is only temporary. If one successfully breaks through and is promoted to Outer Sect Disciple, one can even aspire to the Origin Core in the future."
Having reached the Rebirth Realm before the age of thirty, how could Luo Yu be content to remain at this level for the rest of his life?
He was determined to participate in the Hundred Dynasty War, even if it meant starting as a Servant Disciple.
"In the Great Jing Dynasty, the Rebirth Realm represents the pinnacle of strength, but in the cultivation of sects, it can only be considered the foundation of martial arts, just like the three major hurdles of Qi and Blood before the Skin Grinding Realm. Only by reaching the Furnace Fire Realm can one truly begin anew."
As Luo Yu ate, he talked, and soon revealed everything he knew.
The delicacies on the table were devoured in no time, and the two went straight to the Hidden Scripture Pavilion without taking any rest.
" Top-Grade Cultivation Method are extremely precious. Our Luo Family has accumulated only three sets in a thousand years. I Brother Jiang will not pass them on to others."
The Luo Family's Hidden Scripture Pavilion is located in the east courtyard.
Before Jiang Shu even got close, a powerful mental force swept over him, only stopping when it noticed Luo Yu beside him.
"Greetings, Third Elder."
Upon reaching the Hidden Scripture Pavilion, Luo Yu bowed respectfully. Although he was already a true genius of the Luo Family and was about to participate in the Hundred Dynasty War, he still held the Lineage elders in the highest esteem. After all, the Lineage's growth to its current state and his continuous cultivation and access to resources were ultimately due to the contributions of these older generation powerhouses.
"This must be the genius Jiang Shu you mentioned earlier. He truly is a heroic young man. Go into the Hidden Scripture Pavilion. I won't keep you any longer."
The Third Elder of the Luo Family looked at Jiang Shu with satisfaction. Although Top-Grade Cultivation Method and martial arts were precious, if they could bring Jiang Shu and Luo Yu closer together, it would undoubtedly be a worthwhile deal.
After all, a sect is not like a dynasty.
Upon arriving at the sect, Luo Yu, as Servant Disciple, had countless tedious tasks to perform every day. With a familiar companion by his side, the two could support each other and forge ahead together, undoubtedly making their future path much wider.
Moreover, Jiang Shu had saved Luo Yu's life.
" The Top-Grade Cultivation Method and martial arts are all on the sixth floor. I've been in here several times already, so I won't disturb you any longer, Brother Jiang."
Luo Yu stopped at the top of the stairs and did not walk any further.
This gave Jiang Shu ample time and space to make her choice.
"Thank you very much, Brother Luo."
Without any formalities, Jiang Shu went straight there. Although the Luo Family's Hidden Scripture Pavilion was extremely spacious, due to the rarity of Top-Grade Cultivation Method techniques, the dozen or so replicas of Cultivation Method Jade Slip on the bookshelves were clearly visible.
Jiang Shu glanced at all the martial arts techniques.
He has already mastered " The Heavenly Star Dragon Seizing Hand " to Great Accomplishment; trying to do too much at once will only lead to failure.
With only a few months until the Hundred Dynasty War, he needed to focus more on cultivating his Cultivation Method, successfully advancing to the Rebirth Realm, and further strengthening his spiritual power.
" The Mind Cultivation in the Cosmic Cultivation Method, such Entering Samadhi and Embryonic Breathing, are actually higher levels of Deep Sleep. They develop the brain and enhance vitality through sleep, emphasizing both the spirit and the body. But here, the Top-Grade Cultivation Method is a different cultivation philosophy."
" The Cosmic Cultivation is stillness, while the Rebirth Realm cultivation in the Great Jing Dynasty is movement."
Picking up the Luo Family's treasured Top-Grade Cultivation Method, " Ten Thousand Acre Tide Soul Washing Manual," Jiang Shu murmured to himself.
He had already traversed the Body Refining and Qi Refining stages of the Great Jing Dynasty and was extremely familiar with them. However, he knew very little about the Rebirth Realm.
The only Rebirth Realm expert he had ever fought, Liang Yuewu, the Liang Family Ancestor, was also injured and rarely used his spiritual power in order to recover. Although he had the realm of the mid- Rebirth Realm and the strength of the early Rebirth Realm, he only appeared to be comparable to a half-step Rebirth Realm.
"The Crystal Meditation Method involves visualizing oneself as a crystal and practicing in a static state. The Ten Thousand Acre Tide Soul Washing Manual uses the Origin Power in the body's Aperture to continuously impact the brain, using the tidal form to cleanse the martial artist's soul."
"According to the classification of Cultivation Method, from beginner to mastery, there are four stages of a martial artist's soul power: Soul Egress, Object Manipulation, Manifestation, and Possession."
" Soul Egress, when the mind is highly concentrated, the soul Soul Egress and moves around the body."
" To Object Manipulation, the soul tends to exist between the real and the unreal, and can drive objects with a certain physical strength."
" To Manifestation is to condense the Origin Qi of heaven and earth to form a true form, like a dream, a bubble, a dew, or a lightning bolt. At this level, even if the physical body is killed, the soul can temporarily reside in some special treasures."
" Possession, possessing the body of a being with a weaker soul than oneself, such as grass, trees, rocks, birds and beasts, or even mortal martial artists."
The Cultivation Method in the Hidden Scripture Pavilion usually only have one detailed introduction. A quarter of an hour later, Jiang Shu finished digesting the contents of the " Ten Thousand Acre Tide Soul Washing Manual ".
Although the Rebirth Realm is just one realm, its detailed divisions are no less than those of the first four realms of martial arts.
Every small step forward represents a qualitative change.
"Fortunately, Liang Yuewu's highest level is only the mid-stage of the Rebirth Realm, which is the level of Object Manipulation. If he had truly reached the Manifestation Realm, even if he were hit by a missile, he could quickly separate his soul from his body and exist in another form. Although Manifestation Realm expert would also perish if he did not find a place to reside within a certain time, he could at least live for a while, prolonging his life and having the possibility of survival."
Jiang Shu was increasingly astonished. If Manifestation could be so powerful, one could only imagine the Possession Realm at its peak.
The Possession Realm is comparable to reincarnation, but such a reincarnation has a predetermined upper limit; one can never reach the peak of the previous life in one lifetime.
"No rush, let's look at another one."
After putting the Jade Slip slip back, Jiang Shu picked up the last Cultivation Method.
Compared to the previous Cultivation Method, the annotations in this " Heaven and Earth Void Lightning Soul Forging Manual " are extremely scarce, and the opening chapter has a note from the Luo Family Rebirth Realm expert stating "Cultivate with Caution".
After reading it carefully, Jiang Shu understood the reason.
" The Ten Thousand Acre Tide Soul Washing Manual Acres of Tides" is like a proper Cultivation Method, following the rules and regulations. Although the progress is extremely slow, it is not easy to encounter any problems. A martial artist in the Aperture Opening Realm opens up all 365 Aperture in his body, and has a clear understanding of the Origin Power in his body, as easy to use as his own fingers and limbs.
Even if there are some mistakes, they can be quickly adjusted. Even if there are some injuries, they are only minor and can be remedied with Heaven and Earth Treasure Medicine or top-grade pills.
However, the " Heaven and Earth Void Lightning Soul Forging Manual " is a unique technique.
The soul fears thunder most, yet the creator of this Cultivation Method deliberately uses thunder to temper the soul. Of course, this thunder is not real. Real thunder, with a single strike, would kill not only the soul of the Aperture Opening Realm martial artist, but even the soul of a Rebirth Realm martial artist.
The so-called "Heaven and Earth Thunder" refers to using specially crafted thunder-attribute Treasure Artifact to simulate the thunder of heaven and earth, thereby tempering the soul.
"Heaven and Earth Void Lightning... does Electric Current count?"
A thought flashed through my mind.
Treasure Artifact are already rare, let alone auxiliary Treasure Artifact with a single attribute. Moreover, even if one possesses one, the power of Treasure Artifact is immense; a single strike from it is something that ordinary martial artists in the Aperture Opening Realm cannot withstand.
That's why it was marked with the words "careful cultivation".
But if Electric Current can be calculated... this cultivation method is actually the most suitable for me!
Holding the " Heaven and Earth Void Lightning Soul Forging Manual " in his hand, Jiang Shu walked out of the Hidden Scripture Pavilion.
"Have you made your choice?"
When Jiang Shu arrived, Luo Yu, who was standing at the top of the stairs, had his mind blank and his eyes slightly closed. After a few breaths, his soul returned, and he opened his eyes. Clearly, he had just been in a state of spiritual cultivation where he was Soul Egress.
"I'm sorry to trouble you, Brother Luo." Jiang Shu nodded in agreement and handed over the " Heaven and Earth Void Lightning Soul Forging Manual ".
Luo Yu took the Jade Slip, frowned, and subconsciously glanced at Jiang Shu. Seeing that Jiang Shu's expression was natural, he didn't say anything more.
In his eyes, Jiang Shu, who had no noble Aristocratic Clan background and had cultivated to the Rebirth Realm, was undoubtedly blessed with great fortune and opportunities.
Perhaps, there is a magical Treasure Artifact related to lightning attribute cultivation.
With the Hundred Dynasty War approaching, who would dare to gamble without absolute certainty?
He hurried downstairs and handed over the Jade Slip. Only then did the Third Elder of the Luo Family take out the original and make a copy for Jiang Shu.
" Brother Jiang, the timing of the annual Hundred Dynasty War is arranged by the True Martial Sect. We can only confirm that it will be this year, but the exact date is not fixed. So, during this period, do Brother Jiang plan to stay at our Luo Family, or find a place to stay in the Royal City? If needed, I do have a relatively secluded house in the Royal City."
"As for Tu Yuan, the Royal City is so vast that I cannot determine which gate he entered from. Furthermore, both of us have limited energy and should focus on cultivation to prepare for the Hundred Dynasty War. Therefore, I plan to place members of the Luo Family at the city gate. If there is any movement, they will definitely notify Brother Jiang. At that time, the two of us will capture him together. I'm afraid Brother Jiang doesn't know yet, but this man's head is worth quite a few top-grade pills in the Great Qing Dynasty."
Luo Yu spoke, his words full of urgency to persuade her to stay.
"Thank you very much, Brother Luo. However, with the Hundred Dynasty War approaching, I have always preferred to cultivate in solitude. It would be presumptuous of me to stay at your residence. I have accumulated some surplus wealth in the past, which is enough to settle down in the Royal City, so I won't trouble you."
Jiang Shu naturally refused. This time in the Great Jing Dynasty, he received the inheritance of Nether Lightning True Person Fetal Breathing Realm, and used missiles to kill Liang Yuewu.
The entire process has taken a long time.
If we don't return to Xuanxing and emerge from the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm soon, my parents outside will probably start to worry.
Not to mention, he now possesses the " Heaven and Earth Void Lightning Soul Forging Manual " and urgently needs to return to Xuanxing to conduct experiments.
If successful, he might even be able to Soul Egress and Object Manipulation before the Hundred Dynasty War arrives!
"Well, then Brother Jiang, please be careful. I'm just afraid that if you mentioned at the entrance that you came from Hidden Abyss City, Tu Yuan might be able to guess your identity from that."
Luo Yu nodded as he spoke, offering a careful reminder.
At this time, the Royal City was already heavily guarded. As long as Jiang Shu paid close attention and was not killed instantly, he could hold out until he and the dynasty's tribute arrived.
"Nature."
After bidding farewell to Luo Yu, Jiang Shu Stealth Step gradually disappear into the crowd, exploring the entire Royal City before finally entering an extremely luxurious restaurant on the evening of the second day.
"Have you heard? The Luo Family had a distinguished guest yesterday, who is also a genius at the Rebirth Realm!"
Inside the hall, a drunken guest at the Aperture Opening Realm spoke up.
In the entire Royal City, brothels and restaurants are the most well-informed about news.
Even the slightest disturbance can be noticed by the drinkers.
"Tch, who doesn't know? The genius's surname is Jiang, and his given name is Shu. He was originally a refugee in Pingling County. He learned martial arts from a small martial arts school. He started with simple Inner Force Cultivation Method and climbed all the way to the top. When he reached the Bone Forging, he crossed layers of mountains alone and broke through in Yongning Prefecture. He was appreciated by the Danxia Merchant Guild and became one of their geniuses. It was from here that he officially became famous and began his path to genius."
A customer at another table, who was clearly very knowledgeable about Jiang Shu's life, started directly from the beginning. "Do you know how many years it took Jiang Shu to get to where he is now? Three years! What is a genius? This is a genius! I bet that once Jiang Shu participates in the Hundred Dynasty War, he will definitely be able to enter a sect, and in the future, he will definitely be a big figure in the sect."
"Three years... to reach this level without being from the Aristocratic Clan, this martial arts talent is truly terrifying."
"That's right. Moreover, Jiang Tiancai has only briefly appeared on the Little Dragon-Tiger Rankings. He didn't even make it onto our Royal City's Dragon-Tiger Rankings. He went straight from the Blood Exchange Realm to the Rebirth Realm, breaking through two realms in a row. He doesn't care about any empty titles. No wonder he has achieved what he has now."
"That's really true. I heard from the Luo Family's elder that Jiang Tiancai was training in Hidden Abyss City back then, which shows how capable he is."
"No comparison, no comparison. If only I had half of Jiang Tiancai's talent."
"Dream on, hahaha. With your pathetic appearance, you think you have even half a talent? Even a tenth of it would be enough for you to cultivate to the Rebirth Realm."
"Get lost! If you've got the guts, come have a drink! Whoever gets drunk pays!"
News about Jiang Shu spread like wildfire throughout the Royal City; his legendary experiences shocked every martial artist at the bottom of the ranks.
It turns out that one can reach such heights even if one is not a noble official or a scion of the Aristocratic Clan.
Countless martial artists placed bets in various gambling dens, betting on Jiang Shu's successful advancement in this Hundred Dynasty War.
At this moment, no one knew that the person they were talking about, Jiang Shu, had just finished paying for the pills and walked into an extremely ordinary private room.
Mental energy shielded the surroundings.
A thought crossed my mind.
shuttle.
Xuanxing... Tier A Heaven and Earth Secret Realm.