Obtaining the Secret Method

"Fellow Daoist, here is the ' Know Heaven's Mandate ' you requested. Keep it safe. Remember, do not read it aloud. Although no one outside can hear what we are saying, there are many who can read lips. If they find out, someone will come after you after the trial."

Outside the secret realm, the old Daoist priest from the Clear Void Palace, who possessed the ability to read lips, looked at Qingyu's earnest expression and was genuinely unsure. "Could this guy really know our Clear Void Palace's secret technique? That shouldn't be possible; this guy isn't even from our Clear Void Palace, how could he possibly know it?"

"Stealing? Impossible. No one could steal the unique techniques of our Clear Void Palace. Could it be that a senior from another sect left behind some lost treasures? That's impossible too. I've never heard of any senior from another sect who knew this Cultivation Method getting into trouble."

After thinking for a long time, the old Daoist priest finally came to a conclusion: this guy was lying; he didn't know that Cultivation Method at all, so how could he pass it on to others?

"What a relief! What a relief! I really thought that kid knew our Clear Void Palace's secret techniques."

Inside the secret realm, Shen Ge picked up the Jade Slip, glanced at it casually, and said in a nonchalant tone, "Make Heavenly Dao Oath, otherwise I won't believe you."

"Fellow Daoist, your distrustful attitude truly saddens me." But upon hearing this, Qingyu immediately fell silent. The flying sword must have penetrated a little deeper. He chuckled dryly a few times, then swore, "I, Qingyu, swear to the heavens..."

Shen Ge interrupted, "Don't use names, just say who you are."

A hint of resentment flashed in Qingyu's eyes, then she swore again, "I swear to the heavens that what I have presented today is the genuine ' Know Heaven's Mandate ' manual. If it is fake, may I never be able to break through to the Spirit Severing Realm."

After speaking, Qingyu looked at Shen Ge with a hint of resentment and asked, "Fellow Daoist, is this alright now?"

Shen Ge nodded, barely satisfied.

"May I leave now?"

Outside the secret realm, the old Daoist priest from the Clear Void Palace's face darkened. He had just been analyzing that this guy couldn't possibly possess that Cultivation Method, but then he turned around and made Heavenly Dao Oath. Wasn't this a slap in the face?

"Damn it, how could that kid possibly know our Clear Void Palace's secret techniques? It shouldn't be like this, it doesn't make sense."

"No, I'm going to catch that kid and torture him severely when he gets out."

Although there are ways to break this Heavenly Dao Oath, the old Daoist priest now preferred to believe that the fellow truly knew the Know Heaven's Mandate rather than believe that he was lying.

Moreover, regardless of whether he's lying or not, he'll just have to catch him and interrogate him; only then will he feel at ease.

Within the secret realm.

Not long after Shen Ge left, the sword formation dissipated on its own, and dozens of flying swords streaked across the sky, chasing after the direction Shen Ge had gone.

After escaping, Qingyu first spat out a mouthful of saliva, then fled the place with a worried expression.

At this moment, even a fool could tell that once he got out, those guys from the Clear Void Palace would never let him go, and others who wanted this method would also be a big problem.

Being chased and killed might be the least of his worries; he might end up being grabbed by someone with a single blow once he gets out.

He naturally couldn't reveal these thoughts to himself. As he ran, Qingyu muttered to himself, "This Heavenly Dao Oath is really troublesome. It seems I'll have to ask my master to help disrupt it once we get out."

"What a mess! I should have known better than to use Clear Void Palace's name."

"Sigh, it's all because Clear Void Palace's Secret Method is too eye-catching; everyone wants it."

Because Qingyu had hidden a piece of purple jade in a miniature Storage Bag his crotch using his Law Power, he could still see images of himself in the outside world. He said this to tell others that he was not a member of the Clear Void Palace at all, and he certainly didn't know anything about "Know Heaven's Mandate," which was just nonsense he made up to survive.

The old Daoist priest, who witnessed this scene from outside, began to have doubts again. Could it be that the fellow really didn't know how, and was just making things up?

No, we still need to confirm it in person to be on the safe side. Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free, after all, this concerns the unique skills of their Clear Void Palace!

Inside the secret realm, Ye Xingchen was taking out pieces of purple jade from a small hole in the lightning.

Looking at the purple jade floating beside him, he smiled and said, "I'm really lucky. I actually managed to find a piece of purple jade that someone else had hidden away."

"Fellow Daoist, I'm truly sorry. Please remember to hide it better next time."

As he spoke, Ye Xingchen quickly collected the purple jade and left.

Outside, the onlookers' eyes twitched slightly. After a long while, someone sighed, "Everyone, have you noticed? This kid's luck is simply heaven-defying. He hasn't fought many times along the way, but he's accumulating more and more purple jade."

"What merits does this person possess to receive such favor from fate? Heavenly Dao is unjust!"

"No, if I keep watching, I'm afraid my Dao heart will become unstable. This kid simply shouldn't be alive in this world."

"Speaking of which, am I the only one who noticed that these purple jade pieces were buried by that Qingyu Daoist? What do you think his expression will be when he comes back and finds his house has been robbed?"

"I bet he's furious. He just escaped death and then his base was raided. Honestly, that guy is really pitiful; I even feel sorry for him."

A day later, Qingyu, who had stealthily made his way back to his hiding place, suddenly changed his expression. His eyes turned red as he looked at the numerous holes of various sizes on the ground.

He hurriedly searched the entire area and found that not a single one had been left behind. He was so angry that he was furious and his hair stood on end.

Ah~!

"Asshole!"

"How dare you steal my purple jade, you bastard!"

"*****You******f******************"

"Don't let me catch you, or I'll burn your three souls and seven spirits to the ground!"

After cursing for a full three hours, Qingyu finally left in a huff.

Outside, everyone watching this scene burst into laughter; they hadn't expected such a funny thing to happen during this trial.

Some busybodies even declared that Qingyu was the unluckiest person in this trial. And it's true, the purple jade he hid was perfectly fine and well-sealed. If it were someone else, they really wouldn't have been able to find it. But it just so happened that the one who came was someone favored by the Great Dao of Luck.

"I knew it! It would have been better for that guy to keep the purple jade on his person than to hide it away. Even though it prevents him from launching a sneak attack, it's still better than having it stolen. Besides, even if it gets robbed, it's just because he's weaker than the thief. But if it were someone weaker than him, my Dao Heart would probably collapse."

"By the way, have you guys kept track of how much purple jade that lucky kid has now?"

"The Lightning Origin lies ahead! The Lightning Origin lies ahead! Go quickly!"

Shen Ge had just finished robbing someone, looked up at the sky upon hearing the sound. He saw a green streak of light streak across the sky and disappear into the distance, leaving only a few lingering echoes.

"The Lightning Origin?" A glint of light appeared in Shen Ge's eyes. You must know that the Lightning Origin is an excellent heavenly materials and earthly treasures. It can not only temper the physical body, but also increase resistance to lightning. Those who have used this thing will have the power of the lightning tribulation reduced by one level when they are Tribulation Transcendence!

"Good stuff, I'll risk it." Shen Ge quickly flew in the opposite direction of the green streak of light.

However, this thing won't be easy to snatch. With that person making such a big fuss about it, there will probably be at least a thousand people coming soon, and the number will only increase as time goes on.

In a valley, Meng Yan, his body wreathed in lightning, suddenly opened his eyes. A streak of purple lightning shot out. He looked up at the sky, where a green streak of light flew by, leaving behind only a few echoes.

"The Lightning Origin, is it?" A fanatical glint appeared in Meng Yan's eyes. For others, the greatest use of the Lightning Origin was to temper their bodies, but for him, it was simply the best spirit medicine in the world. With it, Meng Yan's talent and potential would be elevated to another level.

With a flash of lightning, Meng Yan vanished from the spot.

Not far away, a purple figure vanished without a trace in a flash of purple light.

This person was Zi Huang. She had met Meng Yan by chance and had been observing him for the past few days.

Upon arriving at their destination, Shen Ge's expression immediately changed, because there were simply too many people there. A quick glance suggested there were at least five hundred, and more were still arriving in droves.

To try and seize the Lightning Origin from so many people is simply impossible!

However, Shen Ge doesn't need the complete Lightning Origin; a small fragment will suffice, and there's still a chance to snatch one.

Five figures stood in a spot relatively close to the Lightning Origin, their faces grim as they surveyed the crowd around them.

"Those bastards from Medicine King Valley, we shouldn't have held back!" the red-haired man said through gritted teeth.

"Alright, enough talk. Let's get ready. Since we can't get the complete Lightning Origin, let's grab the fragments, the bigger ones."

Shen Ge found a suitable spot and observed his surroundings. He recognized some of the sect's symbols, but had no recollection of others.

After scanning the area, Shen Ge's gaze suddenly stopped on a figure, and he looked somewhat surprised and uncertain.

That person... is... is Ye Xingchen?

Looking at the figure in white, Shen Ge's expression turned slightly grim. He thought of that person, the one he wished he could tear to pieces.

Shen Ge hadn't paid much attention to this news before, because he couldn't beat it yet, but the more he ignored it, the more it seemed to get closer to him.

However, now that they had run into each other, Shen Ge wouldn't pretend he hadn't seen them. He had already decided to go and have a chat with Ye Xingchen later.

Over there, Ye Xingchen suddenly turned to look in Shen Ge's direction, glanced around, and then murmured with some confusion, "Strange, why did I feel a chill just now? Who was spying on me?"

At this moment, Shen Ge, who had already shifted his gaze, saw a somewhat familiar figure. Was it... Meng Yan?

Since Shen Ge had never met Meng Yan in person, he was also somewhat unsure.

Um?

The woman was there too; she seemed to be following Meng Yan.

For a moment, Shen Ge's thoughts were racing, and he had already imagined a story of a sect's holy maiden falling for a poor boy.

However, he quickly dismissed these thoughts. He glanced around again, but his gaze lingered on a beautiful figure that had just flown by.

That azure dress still looked so good on her.

Upon arriving, Li Xue immediately began observing each person as if searching for something.

The moment their eyes met, Li Xue's lips curled into a slight smile, and she transmitted her voice, "Shen Ge, long time no see."

"No way, you still recognize me even after I've disguised myself like this?" Shen Ge retorted, then replied, "Long time no see. Looks like you've been doing well these past years."

"What's wrong with you? Why are you being chased everywhere you go?" Li Xue asked with a smile.

Shen Ge replied expressionlessly, but with a hint of complaint, "Is this my fault? Do you think I don't want to cultivate peacefully? But those people just won't let me have peace. What can I do?"

"Judging from the way you were just now, did you come here specifically to find me?" Shen Ge asked with some doubt. After all, Li Xue had started scanning the entire room as soon as she arrived, which clearly indicated that she was looking for someone.

"Yes, that's right, I came here specifically to find you." Li Xue answered bluntly, "I saw your wanted poster a while ago."

Do you need any help?

Shen Ge chuckled and directly refused, "No need. This Heavenly Sword Sect is a matter between us; you don't need to interfere."

"What about the Spirit Moon Sect?"

After a moment of silence, Shen Ge replied, "There's no need. I'll handle it myself. Li Xue, I appreciate your kindness, but these are my own matters, and I want to do them myself."

"Alright then."

"Do you need help with the robbery later?"

"I'll take this." Shen Ge immediately changed his attitude and asked, "How strong are you? Are you confident?"

"No problem. I can withstand an attack from fifty people for three breaths. You can go after the big ones later."

"Good."

At this moment, Ye Xingchen also noticed Li Xue. A smile appeared on his lips, and he greeted her warmly via telepathy, "Senior Sister Li, I didn't expect to meet you here."

"I've already left the Evergreen Sect, so please stop calling me Senior Sister."

"Once a senior sister, always a senior sister. Besides, if I don't call you senior sister, I have no one else to call you."

That's true. Because of Li Xue's previous status, Ye Xingchen doesn't really have any other way to address her now that he calls her "Senior Sister." He can't just call his former Senior Sister by her first name, can he?

"Never mind, do as you please." Li Xue didn't argue with him about the matter. "By the way, how is Yue Shan?"

"Senior Sister Yue, she's already at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, and everything is going well for her."

"Senior Sister Li, if you have time, you can go back for a visit. Senior Sister Yue and Senior Brother Lin will be holding their dao companion Ceremony soon."

"Dao companion's Celebration? Senior Brother Lin?" Li Xue's tone was filled with surprise and curiosity. "Is it Senior Brother Lin Yu?"

"That's right."

"It really is..." Li Xue chuckled softly, "But that's fine too. Senior Brother Lin Yu is always steady and reliable. With his help and support, Yue Shan can go even further."

"I know what happened, but I'll leave it at that. I'll come find you after this is all over. Could you please give Yue Shan something for me as an early congratulation?"