Zhihua, a True Person -Third Rank immortal, has always been known for his magnanimous and unrestrained nature.
The previous praise of Zhou Wuji actually carried a hint of teasing.
Seeing that Zhou Wuji had used every means to kill Chen Dalu, she couldn't help but admire him.
She didn't have this ability when she was at the Sixth Rank rank!
A 22-year-old Seventh Rank is nothing to brag about, but a 22-year-old Sixth Rank is a talent even in the Northern Pole Sect.
Zhou Wuji's combat skills, and his exquisite mastery of Law Technique and swordsmanship, are unparalleled at this level.
What's rare is that Zhou Wuji has handsome features and an elegant demeanor; his appearance makes him instantly likable.
Although Zhihua was a female Daoist priest, she did not care about those ordinary worldly rules.
She approved of Zhou Wuji's appearance and demeanor, just as she admired Zhou Wuji Cultivation Method; there was no romantic feeling involved.
When praising Zhou Wuji at this moment, Zhihua's tone became more sincere and emotional.
It was truly unexpected that such a talented person would be found in the humble Cloud Dragon Lower Court.
Zhou Wuji clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "I have not failed in my mission."
He wasn't being modest, Zhihua simply offered a few words of praise without any exaggeration or need for modesty.
True Person Zhihua smiled and said, "You did very well."
As she spoke, she flicked her finger, and a tiny point of azure starlight landed on Chen Dalu's mangled corpse.
The azure starlight suddenly intensified, Chen Dalu's remains decomposed and transformed into light within the azure glow.
In the blink of an eye, Chen Dalu had already turned into specks of azure starlight that scattered in all directions, leaving not even a trace of ash.
The only proof that Chen Dalu ever existed is the iron staff lying to the side.
Zhou Wuji's eyes lit up; this was a brilliant move!
What he feared most was the cleanup; it often involved digging a large pit and preparing firewood and kerosene, which was both arduous and troublesome.
If you could learn this technique, that would be wonderful.
Having lived two lives, Zhou Wuji knew that sometimes opportunities are fleeting.
He took a liking to Zhihua's wonderful methods and wanted to take the initiative to ask him for guidance.
The possibility of True Person Zhihua him and voluntarily passing on his Secret Method is not nonexistent, but it is extremely low.
Zhou Wuji immediately asked respectfully, " True Person, what method do you use? It is so profound and unparalleled."
True Person Zhihua saw through Zhou Wuji, but instead of being angry, she found it quite amusing.
The Northern Pole Sect is a prestigious and orthodox Daoist sect with strict rules and regulations.
Ordinary cultivators, upon meeting her as True Person, were all extremely respectful and dared not be disrespectful in the slightest.
Even the seasoned Zhiyuan was exceptionally polite to her.
Zhou Wuji's direct inquiry into the changes in Law Technique was not in accordance with the rules, but it was precisely because of this that he showed the sharpness of a young man.
She smiled and said, "This method is a transformation of the Tianji Sword Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword. Tianji is versatile and can transform the power of stars into water and fire."
"That's why the Tianji Lineage is so skilled at weapon crafting."
True Person Zhihua said kindly, "I've heard you have no master. If you're willing to join the Yuheng Lineage, I can personally teach you the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword."
Zhihua didn't mention taking on disciples; she and Zhou Wuji of different generations, so taking on disciples would be against the sect's rules.
Although she didn't care, the sect couldn't allow her to act recklessly.
It's alright if she doesn't take on apprentices; what she values is Zhou Wuji's combat talent.
Even if Zhou Wuji never manages to advance to the upper Third Rank in his lifetime, his Big Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword is enough to sweep away opponents of the same rank. This combat power is enough to make him a backbone of the Upper Court.
Zhou Wuji was greatly tempted. Having lived two lives, he had never cared about the difference in lineages, and having cultivated with his master, Daoist Yiyuan, he had never received any benefits from the Heavenly Pivot Lineage.
In his view, moving from Tianshu to Yuheng was simply an internal transfer within the sect, which was perfectly normal.
If he went to another sect, that would be considered betrayal.
There are two difficulties in switching jobs to Yuheng: first, it would cause his master, Daoist Yiyuan, to be scolded; second, it would be a slap in the face to Yizhen.
After all, Daoist Yizhen had established an altar for him to receive the teachings, and those around him had long regarded him as Daoist Yizhen's men.
If he were to switch Yuheng Lineage, Daoist Yizhen would surely lose all face.
As for Daoist Yiping, he wouldn't care much about it.
Wuming is certainly sad and upset, but I wouldn't blame him too much...
However, his reputation suffered the most.
The reputation of a traitor will become his defining characteristic; no matter how earth-shattering his achievements may be in the future, he will still be condemned as a traitor.
Just as Lü Bu may have been a valiant warrior, the label of "traitor who served three masters" could not be removed from him.
It was precisely because of his reputation as a traitor who served three masters that Liu Bei was able to kill Lü Bu with a single sentence.
Most importantly, he doesn't care about being called a traitor, and there's no need for him to specifically jump to the Yuheng Lineage to learn the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword.
He possesses the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, and he can master both Swordsmanship and Law Technique to the highest level.
Zhiyuan also said that he could seek to become the True Disciple disciple in the future, at which time he could learn any of the Seven Meridians Secret Method.
Once you become a traitor, no matter how well you perform, you will never become the True Disciple disciple.
Zhou Wuji raced, and he had already figured out the pros and cons.
The Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword is good, but it's not worth trading his reputation for.
He bowed respectfully to True Person Zhihua and said, " True Person, the seven lineages share the same root and origin. Tianshu and Yuheng are originally one family, so why make such a distinction?"
Zhihua it somewhat amusing. This kid wanted to learn the Secret Method but was unwilling to switch schools; he clearly wanted to take advantage of the situation for free.
She said slowly, "Since the seven lineages are all one, what are you afraid of coming to Yuheng?"
"The Seven Families are all one and the same, so why should I go to Yuheng?" Zhou Wuji said loudly.
True Person Zhihua couldn't help but laugh heartily. She said to Zhiyuan, "This lad has True Disciple inherited his senior brother's teachings."
These words imply that Zhou Wuji is shrewd and similar to Zhiyuan. Zhiyuan is quite old, Zhihua couldn't be too blunt.
Zhiyuan chuckled dryly, "You flatter me, True Person."
True Person Zhihua's smile faded, and he said calmly, "The endless conflict among the seven sects is truly disgusting."
She said to Zhou Wuji, "You are very smart and capable, and most importantly, you have courage and magnanimity, which is extremely rare."
Zhou Wuji didn't speak, but simply lowered his head and listened respectfully.
He'd already said his piece and tried his best, and regardless of whether it would work out or not, now that True Person Zhihua was speaking formally, he couldn't interrupt anymore.
"It is fate that we meet. As a senior of the sect, I should give the junior a small gift."
"The Tianji Sword is now passed down to you. Be careful not to reveal its power carelessly, lest you cause trouble."
True Person Zhihua flicked his finger, and a wisp of spiritual light landed on Zhou Wuji's brow.
Zhou Wuji's Divine Sense jolted, and the foreign spiritual light transformed into True Person Zhihua, explaining to him the various techniques and variations of the Tianji Sword...
Zhiyuan somewhat surprised. He had long heard that True Person Zhihua was broad-minded, unrestrained, and unconventional, but he never expected him to be so unrestrained.
Upon meeting, he casually passed on the Tianji Sword to Zhou Wuji, even though it was only a part of the sword technique, which actually broke the rules of the Seven Meridians.
It can only be said that reaching the True Person level gives one the right to be willful. Even if others know that Zhihua passed on the Secret Method to Zhou Wuji, no one dares to cause her trouble.
Zhiyuan bowed respectfully and said, " True Person have so Wuji nurtured this junior, Master. On Zhiyuan Wuji, I thank you for your True Person."
"It's nothing, just a small matter."
True Person Zhihua flicked his sleeve and pulled the unconscious Chen Chaofeng into it.
She nodded slightly to Zhiyuan: "Now that this matter is settled, I'll return to the Upper Court. The remaining trivial matters will be handled by my senior brother. Farewell..."
Before Zhiyuan speak, Zhihua flicked his sleeve and strode away.
Just then, Zhou Wuji opened his eyes and saw Zhihua enveloped in a layer of azure spiritual light, riding on the light at an incredibly fast speed.
In the blink of an eye, Zhihua had left the cave and disappeared without a trace.
Zhou Wuji looked on with envy and asked Zhiyuan, "Abbot, what kind of Law Technique is this?"
" The Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword's Sword Evasion, perhaps?"
Zhiyuan wasn't sure, as his level was too low and he had no understanding of Third Rank- grade Secret Method.
Zhou Wuji was even more envious; being able to fly through the sky and disappear into the earth on a sword—that was the true style of Third Rank True Person!
He muttered to himself, "I wonder when I will possess such Divine Ability."
"Although Sword Evasion is fast, it consumes a lot of True Qi, and at most one can travel a thousand or eight hundred miles. Unless it is an emergency, True Person will not fly."
Zhiyuan flying through the air was indeed the dream of all cultivators, this method had many limitations and was not very practical.
He didn't want to dwell on the topic, so he changed the subject, saying, "Your ability to remain true to yourself and not join the Yuheng Lineage is truly commendable."
Zhou Wuji found it somewhat amusing; even the old Daoist priest was using the word "steadfast," yet the struggle between the various factions was so intense!
This also shows how rare it was for True Person Zhihua to teach him the Tianji Sword, even though the sword technique was only at the Fifth Rank!
Zhou Wuji was inwardly unconvinced, but said with a straight face, "I am a disciple of Tianshu, how can I join another sect?"
Zhiyuan sighed again, " True Person Zhihua in his early thirties, yet he is already Third Rank True Person. He has a great chance to attain First Rank in the future."
"It's a real shame you declined her invitation."
Zhou Wuji was speechless; the old man had said both the good and the bad things.
He could only reiterate, "Rest assured, Master, even if I become the True Disciple, it will not change my identity as Heavenly Pivot Lineage!"
Zhiyuan shook his head; he genuinely felt sorry for Zhou Wuji, not that he was testing him.
He thought for a moment and asked, "When did you open the Heavenly Gate?"
"When the Northern Emperor's Blessing, he broke through the Heavenly Gate in one fell swoop. I was afraid of incurring people's jealousy, so I didn't dare to say anything."
Zhou Wuji gave himself an excuse.
In order to kill Chen Dalu, he had no choice but to reveal his Sixth Rank cultivation level.
The idea that the Northern Emperor's Blessing to open the Heavenly Gate offers at least one plausible explanation.
At the Sixth Rank rank, one can pre-store the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword in their sea of consciousness.
As expected, Zhiyuan nodded slightly, agreeing with Zhou Wuji's statement.
The old man couldn't help but sigh again, "A talent like yours will not go to waste, no matter who presides over the Lower Court."
Zhou Wuji was a little surprised. "Host, are you leaving?"
Zhiyuan nodded. "Nearly 10,000 people have died, and the whole of Yunyang City is in turmoil. Someone has to take responsibility."
" The Five Dragons Gang has committed numerous evils, and I never imagined that the Myriad Devils Sect Five Dragons Gang was behind them. It was my indecisiveness that led to this disaster."
" The Myriad Devils Sect?"
" The Myriad Devils Sect is the origin of all evil Outer Dao. So-called Yin Yang Dao, Heavenly Ghost Sect, Corpse God Sect, Seven Emotions Manor, etc., are all branches of the Myriad Devils Sect."
" The Myriad Devils Sect calls itself the Myriad Gods Sect, worships the Chaos Devil King, and has a long history. Below the sect leader are Six Paths Devil Master of the Six Paths, who are said to rule the Six Paths and are all extremely powerful figures." Zhiyuan didn't know much about the Myriad Devils Sect Myriad Devils Sect could only give a general overview of its situation.
Zhou Wuji had always thought that the Demonic Sect was shady and not very capable, but he never expected that there was such a powerful sect as the Myriad Devils Sect.
He spoke up Zhiyuan, saying, "Since the Five Dragons Gang has the support of the Myriad Devils Sect, this matter has nothing to do with the abbot."
Zhiyuan, is quite open-minded about it, saying, "I'm getting old, and it would be nice for me to retire back at the Upper Court."
Zhou Wuji remained silent. Zhiyuan was greedy, he had always treated him very well.
There was this host who seemed to be having a pretty comfortable time in the Lower Court.
If a different host were used, who knows what would happen?
The main reason was the intense factional infighting within the sects, which made him worry about the future.
This meeting with True Person Zhihua allowed him to witness the power of Third Rank True Person.
He also felt a greater longing for the Upper Court. He certainly didn't want the change in leadership to cut off his path to Upper Court.
Zhiyuan to know what Zhou Wuji was worried about, so he comforted him, "You are already Sixth Rank. No one can control you, so don't worry."
The old man said solemnly, "If anyone is in trouble, I can help you from the Upper Court. I'm just retired, not dead. I won't let anyone bully our Heavenly Pivot Lineage!"
Zhou Wuji was somewhat moved; the old man was truly kind.
Factional strife is undesirable, but it also brings different factions closer together.
Taking advantage of the old man's genuine emotions, Zhou Wuji quickly seized the opportunity to ask, "Abbot, I will miss you very much! Why don't you leave the sword behind? Seeing the sword will remind me of your voice and smile..."
"I'm not giving you a gift, I'm selling you!"
Speaking of Qian, Old Man Qian calmed down again, "You little brat, do you have any conscience? If I don't have money, I'll starve after retirement! No matter how much money someone else offered, I wouldn't sell it to them, and you're still not satisfied..."
Perhaps it was the battle that deepened their friendship, or perhaps it was Zhou Wuji's Zhiyuan of his abilities that made the old man speak without restraint...
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