The Difficulty of Breaking Through
"Taiyi's portrait has disappeared?"
"Jin Ding, Jin Ding, what can I say? You couldn't even protect your own teacher!"
It wasn't the first or second time that Celestial Venerable Yuanshi had encountered bad luck, but the fact that nothing went smoothly for him still made him feel uneasy.
The first foot thought there was a clue, but the second foot completely severed the root.
While finding the Investiture of the Gods text isn't impossible without a painting demon, the success rate of a Investiture of the Gods demon finding this type of treasure is relatively high.
Looking at Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds kneeling on the ground, not daring to get up, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi felt a bit disappointed in her.
"You've seen the Investiture of the Gods held by Laojun. That scroll, that Law Treasure, is most likely lost in West Ox Hezhou. Go look for it at the Western Heavenly Gate, and come back when you find it!"
The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi gave his instructions in a calm voice, and the Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds repeatedly kowtowed in agreement.
"After arriving in West Ox Hezhou, we need to be wary of the Western Sect. They benefited from Li Xuan's downfall back then, and they might even have had influence over the Investiture of the Gods!"
As she lifted her leg to return to the Immortal Court, the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi couldn't help but remind her again, lest the Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds go to the West Ox Hezhou and find nothing.
"I humbly obey the Heavenly Venerable's decree!"
Celestial Venerable Yuanshi is not only one of the Three Pure Ones of the Immortal Court, but also the teacher of Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds and others. This is a patriarch-level title, which Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds must follow, both in terms of power and seniority within the sect.
Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds prostrated herself on the ground and agreed to the matter. Only after Celestial Venerable Yuanshi sighed and walked towards the Heavenly Gate did she raise her head.
"Jin Ding, go and call the Third Prince. Little Yao, you come too. You have some Physiognomy Technique in physiognomy, which will be helpful in this situation. We're going to Xiniu Hezhou!"
Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds then gave her instructions.
Traveling to West Ox Hezhou is not something that can be accomplished by simply running errands; it requires skilled individuals with the ability to find and protect, in order to establish a long-term presence on that continent.
But the thought of the missing Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods that Laojun once held caused Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds a headache.
This is an old case that couldn't be investigated back then, so it can't be easily resolved now.
"Yuanjun!"
Yao Yuanguang stood up and respectfully stepped forward, his gaze occasionally sweeping towards the colorful-clad boy who had stepped into the Heavenly Gate in the distance.
He felt a sense of familiarity with the other person, and thought they might even be a member of the Physiognomy School, but no matter how hard Yao Yuanguang thought, he couldn't recall anyone from the Physiognomy School who had entered the Immortal Court.
Just as Zhang Xuezhou had guessed, Yao Yuanguang enjoyed a period of carefree life after gaining twenty years of lifespan. However, as time passed, he had to return to Eastern Heavenly Gate to await orders and see if he could make a contribution and obtain the Life-Extending Golden Elixir again.
Yao Yuanguang forcibly suppressed his inner turmoil and leaned closer to Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds, listening to her recount the story of the Investiture of the Gods.
"If you can achieve this merit, you will be rewarded with a Golden Elixir," said the Golden Cloud Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds. "Currently, the Immortal Court and Kunlun are jointly hosting the Ten Thousand Immortals Banquet. Perhaps you can catch the eye of the Heavenly Venerable through this matter and even have a chance to obtain an Immortality Elixir, thus gaining a life of Xiaoyao ease!"
Yuan Guang did his utmost!
Yao Yuanguang's heart skipped a beat.
For Yao Yuanguang, the Life-Extending Golden Elixir was something he could see and touch, and he had personally experienced and verified its effects. The Immortality Elixir, on the other hand, was a top-tier elixir that he had only heard of in rumors.
Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds inadvertently revealed a secret of the Immortal Court, causing Yao Yuanguang's heart to pound.
He looked at the celestial officials patrolling back and forth Eastern Heavenly Gate, and then at the old tortoise that occasionally emerged from the sea to transport ore towards the Heavenly Gate. He felt that the good days of the Immortal Court had arrived.
If the Immortal Court can return to the mortal realm and restore order, it might be the beginning of another glorious era.
As a cultivator connected to the Immortal Court, even if he is just an outer disciple, he will enjoy unparalleled glory and power.
Yao Yuanguang was quite excited, feeling he needed to quickly set off with Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds to search for treasures.
Compared to his excitement, Primordial Lord Golden Rosy Clouds was preoccupied and didn't have much time for anything else. After making some arrangements, she began packing her belongings, preparing for a long-term investigation in West Ox Hezhou.
"Your Majesty, our craftsmen are truly reliable; all these chains are finished!"
Nearly a month later, Zhang Xuezhou returned to the Immortal Court. The eighteen chains of the Jade Void Palace of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi had been completed, and construction was underway for other halls in the area.
Outside the Tushita Palace, there were many artisans, numbering more than a hundred.
It's clear that things went very smoothly when the new emperor returned to Chang'an City, which is why the court dispatched so many people.
Zhang Xuezhou's gaze swept repeatedly across the many craftsmen, while he also searched for the possible figures of Rong Tianding and Ren Anran.
"Relying on external tools Law Treasure only provides temporary convenience; only by putting people at the core can everything achieve long-term success!"
Celestial Venerable Yuanshi stroked his long beard, clearly satisfied with the work he had done; it was far more reliable than using the forging furnace.
"Putting people first is the most important thing. For example, if I want to break through to the True Self Realm, I will rely more on myself and cannot depend too much on the elixirs and panaceas provided by the Celestial Venerable. I can only use them as an auxiliary means!"
"Are you afraid I'll forget about you?"
Zhang Xuezhou's schedule was tight. After returning to the Immortal Court with Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, he didn't linger or stall. He revealed his true colors in just a few words.
Looking at Zhang Xuezhou, who was grinning and asking for favors, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi pointed at Zhang Xuezhou, feeling both angry and amused. He felt that Zhang Xuezhou was indeed a bit too eager, as if he was afraid that Zhang Xuezhou would renege on his debt and run away.
"The True Self Realm's body and energy circulate in perfect harmony. While this might require some effort for others, it shouldn't be difficult for you," said the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi. "What method do you cultivate that makes it so difficult for you to attain the True Self?"
Many cultivators, when playing chess, wished they could be several levels higher in cultivation so they could crush their opponents. It was extremely rare in the past for someone of lower cultivation level to be able to compete with the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.
Celestial Venerable Yuanshi felt that Zhang Xuezhou should not be trapped by realms, but Zhang Xuezhou was actually trapped by Realm Technique, which puzzled him somewhat.
"I cultivate the Yin-Yang School's Realm Technique. If the Celestial Venerable is interested, please listen. If you could offer a few pointers, that would be even better!"
It was rare that the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was willing to ask questions, listen, and then offer assistance. Zhang Xuezhou only needed to think for a moment before he began to describe his cultivation.
"Come, come, let's go to my palace and tell you the story slowly!"
Many schools of thought categorize Technique Method as Grade A, while the Yin-Yang School categorizes Realm Technique as Grade A.
In the Realm Technique, the Yin-Yang School is a behemoth.
Whether one can achieve success in cultivation is another matter; in terms of cultivation Realm Technique, the Yin-Yang School's Realm Technique are impeccable.
After listening to a few words, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi immediately realized that Zhang Xuezhou's starting point in cultivation far exceeded that of ordinary people.
If it starts strong and then declines, that's fine; cultivation will only become easier as you progress. But if it starts strong and continues strong, it means that the Yin-Yang School's Realm Technique become stronger and stronger as you advance, even surpassing traditional Golden Core cultivation methods, and the corresponding cultivation difficulty will also increase.
Zhang Xuezhou's ability to fight against the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi at the Sole Self Realm also demonstrates that this kind of cultivation is bound to start strong and continue to improve.
While others progress through cultivation stages in steps one through four, Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation stages increase in multiples of two, four, eight, and sixteen.
When cultivation resources are plentiful, this kind of Realm Technique will yield high returns with high investment.
If cultivation resources are insufficient, this type of Realm Technique will inevitably be eliminated by the cultivation world.
Having lived for countless years, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi only heard Zhang Xuezhou mention the beginning of the Realm Technique, yet he already understood the crucial reason why Zhang Xuezhou was struggling to break through realms in his cultivation.