Yin-Yang Sacred Land

The power structure of the Scarlet Alliance State is hidden behind the scenes; the real power lies with the members of the Sequence Committee, not the public officials who frequently appear on television.

The official title system of the Great Han Dynasty was even more complex.

After carefully listening to the introduction by Dong Zhongshu, a seasoned official, Zhang Xuezhou finally understood what he needed.

The official positions that Dong Zhongshu introduced were clearly related to cultivating and manipulating techniques.

This was not only Zhang Xuezhou's pursuit, but also Dong Zhongshu's.

As for who will achieve it, that depends on their fate.

What about Jin Chang?

After finishing his pork knuckle and millet porridge, Zhang Xuezhou quickly began to clean up the mess.

After he finished his business, he would go to Chang'an City to wait for an opportunity to become an official.

If the new emperor issues a decree seeking talented individuals, he must submit his brief and simple self-recommendation letter immediately, striving to be the most outstanding candidate.

Zhang Xuezhou had a clear plan in mind at this time, and he didn't care what official position he held. The most important thing was to seek the promotion to "Censor-in-Chief".

It's fine to view the honorary title of "Geishazhong" as a kind of perk.

Only by obtaining such benefits can one get close to the emperor and have the greatest chance of benefiting the fortunes of the Great Han Dynasty. After all, Zhang Xuezhou was new to officialdom and didn't have any ability to be highly regarded. It was unlikely that he could become a Grand Commandant or Chancellor in his lifetime. Seeking the position of "Attendant-in-Ordinary" was the most convenient way.

He understood the key point and was prepared to quickly hand over the reins.

There wasn't much left to do. All that remained was for Jin Chang to give Wu Chao the relevant realm techniques and the Following Like a Shadow Technique, while Zhang Xuezhou also needed to explain the Divine Ability Realm content related to the Yin Yang Great Compassion Nine Heavens Incantation to Jin Chang.

"I haven't seen him these past few days," Dong Zhongshu shook his head and said, "I don't know where he went!"

"That's alright!"

Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand.

It's perfectly normal not to find someone like Jin Chang. If Zhang Xuezhou didn't know Jin Chang's exact location, he wouldn't have bothered looking for him.

Given that Jin Chang had a need of him, Zhang Xuezhou felt that even if he didn't go to Jin Chang, Jin Chang would come to him on his own.

He gave Zhang Cigong a few instructions, and then told Rong Tianding to pack his luggage to return to Chang'an City.

With the black and white horses, they indeed had the ability to leave whenever they wanted, without needing to prepare much travel money, food, or other necessities.

Zhang Xuezhou bid farewell to Dong Zhongshu, and then went downstairs with Rong Tianding and left the guesthouse.

"Your fellow villager is remarkable; you should listen to him more often in the future!"

Upon seeing Zhang Xuezhou and Rong Tianding haile a carriage to leave the city, Dong Zhongshu pointed to the carriage and then admonished Zhang Cigong.

It is extremely difficult for a cultivator to cultivate alone. It is already considered lucky to have reached Zhang Xuezhou's level. Dong Zhongshu did not need to think to know that Zhang Xuezhou's experience was no less than his own, who was more than ten years older. It would not be surprising if he surpassed Zhang Xuezhou in some aspects.

Compared to Zhang Xuezhou, even though Zhang Cigong had experienced many tragic events, he was still a blank slate.

The practice of cultivation in this world is not based on who has suffered the most or who has had the most unforgettable experiences, but rather on the level of cultivation one can attain.

Without Zhang Xuezhou, Zhang Cigong would have been forced to struggle among a group of roughnecks, and would have to respectfully address even a cultivator at the Meridian Circulation Realm as a Great Cultivator.

However, with the help of Zhang Xuezhou, Zhang Cigong's vision leaped directly to the top level of cultivators in Huainan. He could learn from the perspectives of cultivators such as Jin Chang, Lei Bei, and Su Fei, and also receive some guidance from Dong Zhongshu.

These good days won't last long. The King of Huainan's Household won't waste resources on a mere cultivator. Reaching the Body Control Realm is Zhang Cigong's limit.

"Could I seek opportunities within the King of Huainan's Household?" Zhang Cigong asked in a low voice.

"The King of Huainan's Household has no shortage of cultivators like you. Do you understand what I mean?" Dong Zhongshu reminded him, "Even if Lei Bei, Jin Chang, and others are friendly to you right now, it won't help. Besides, there are some things you shouldn't get involved in!"

If Dong Zhongshu and Zhang Xuezhou's practice of magic was still on the verge of being exploratory, then the King of Huainan would undoubtedly stand directly against the new emperor in the future.

Dong Zhongshu felt that being associated with the King of Huainan's Household was not a good future.

He hoped that Zhang Cigong's cultivation would progress faster so that he could break free from the King of Huainan's Household King of Huainan's Household as soon as possible, instead of continuing to be bound to it.

He gave a reminder, then pointed to Zhang Xuezhou and the others who had already disappeared, indicating that Zhang Cigong would be right to follow his fellow villagers.

"I'm just afraid of becoming a burden to Xuezhou!"

Zhang Cigong whispered something, which brought Dong Zhongshu back to his senses. He realized that Zhang Cigong wanted to stay in the King of Huainan's Household not for convenience, but because he was afraid that his lack of ability would be a burden to Zhang Xuezhou.

This made him sigh, feeling that although people like Zhang Cigong had lower cultivation levels, their awareness was quite good.

As long as this quality is maintained, the other party will not only not become a burden, but may even reciprocate.

This made Dong Zhongshu more friendly towards Zhang Cigong, and it wasn't just because of Zhang Xuezhou and their past relationship.

He began to speak slowly, recounting what he had previously witnessed about the Beast Taming Sect's heritage.

For someone like Dong Zhongshu, delving into the lineage of another school of thought would inevitably take time, but if he were to simply conduct general education, explaining only the content relevant to the early stages of cultivation, Dong Zhongshu's level of explanation would surpass that of the instructors from the Beast Taming Sect.

He whispered the relevant information to Zhang Cigong, and as Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou had expected, Jin Chang emerged from the carriage as Zhang Xuezhou left the city.

Zhang Xuezhou didn't need to actively seek it out; whenever Zhang Xuezhou took the initiative to leave, Jin Chang would chase after him.

"That's so inconsiderate! They ran away as soon as they woke up!"

Jin Chang slipped into the carriage from the shadows and then lingered in a dark spot within the carriage, transmitting his voice.

"I'm in a hurry to get back to Chang'an City and take up my official post," Zhang Xuezhou said in a low voice.

"All you ever do is be an official, do useless things. I told you to come with me to learn the scriptures, but you won't learn them," Jin Chang complained.

"Judging from your voice, could it be that you have completed your cultivation?" Zhang Xuezhou asked curiously.

Hehe... hehe!

Jin Chang chuckled softly, offering no direct response.

Now it's time for him to test his luck. If Zhang Xuezhou doesn't cause trouble and honestly gives him the inheritance of the Yin-Yang School Yang School's Nine Heavens Sect, his wish will move in the direction he made.

Whether he succeeds or fails, this determines Jin Chang's judgment on whether his cultivation of the Scriptures has been successful.

"Wu Chao's been taken away, what about our exchange?" Jin Chang asked, rubbing his fingers.

"Give me those bamboo slips and tell me the story again so I can compare," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Once I've checked and confirmed there are no errors, I'll tell you everything about the Nine Heavens Sect related to the Divine Ability Realm!"

"Did your senior brother teach you anything about the Realm of the Sole Self Realm?" Jin Chang asked.

"Do you think someone like him could impart so much to me? If it weren't for the inconvenience of being in Sacred Land, he wouldn't have even given me the content of the Divine Ability Realm," Zhang Xuezhou said. "If you want the content of the Sole Self Realm, let alone the Divine Ability Realm, you should at least let me enter the Body Transformation Realm before I would even consider asking him!"

"Where do I have the resources to help you reach the Body Transformation Realm?" Jin Chang asked.

"Then there's nothing to discuss," Zhang Xuezhou said. "You know my godfather; you should know his steady and cautious nature."

"He's just too cautious!"

Zou Bugui's teaching method has always been step-by-step, teaching students according to their level of understanding, which is considered extremely steady.

Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation level is at the Consciousness Creation Realm, so normally he can only obtain the content of the Consciousness Creation Realm.

However, the Zou Bugui was imprisoned in the Xieluosi River Holy Land caused Zou Bugui his standards.

Jin Chang thought about it and felt that it was still possible for Zou Bugui Zhang Xuezhou to teach him the Divine Ability Realm content, but going any higher would be too unrealistic.

But how could he possibly make Zhang Xuezhou advance by leaps and bounds?

He's struggling to keep himself stable, let alone help others.

Is there anything you're lacking in your spiritual practice?

Nevertheless, Jin Chang still asked.

"I'm currently experiencing some problems in my cultivation and need to find a place where Spiritual Qi is abundant to have any chance of making a breakthrough!"

Helpless, Zhang Xuezhou had no choice but to bring up some spiritual practice issues related to himself.

"A place where Spiritual Qi rises? You wish! You think you'd get such a good thing? Well... I actually have a place to recommend!"

Upon hearing that Zhang Xuezhou's acupoints were blocked and difficult to clear, and that the problem could only be solved in a place rich in Spiritual Qi, Jin Chang thought that Zhang Xuezhou was doomed.

If Zhang Xuezhou is finished, it means he will also run into problems, making it difficult for him to easily obtain the final level of the Yin-Yang School's techniques.

This forced Jin Chang to put his mind at ease.

After a long while, he finally turned his gaze to the former Sacred Land site of the Yin-Yang School.

This was a place Jin Chang planned to explore only after he had achieved mastery of his cultivation, but given Zhang Xuezhou's current needs, Jin Chang felt that Zhang Xuezhou could go first.

After all, this guy is also a member of the Yin-Yang School, so entering it doesn't violate any taboos of the Yin-Yang School.

If Zhang Xuezhou can find the Sacred Land blessed with Spiritual Qi, it wouldn't be a loss for him to advance Zhang Xuezhou cultivation. It would give him the possibility of acquiring the Nine Heavens Sect's realm techniques later on. Even if Zhang Xuezhou takes away his fortuitous opportunity, Jin Chang will not regret it.

If Zhang Xuezhou's search proves fruitless, it won't cost him anything; everything will remain the same.

If Zhang Xuezhou dies while searching for the Sacred Land, it wouldn't be too bad. After all, it seems that his cultivation has really run into serious problems. It would be extremely difficult for him to obtain the next level technique from that stubborn old man, Zou Bugui. His death would also extinguish any thoughts that Zhang Xuezhou might have been clinging to.

As long as he can stabilize his cultivation and even make further progress, he still has the last resort of infiltrating the Xieluosi River Holy Land to find Zou Bugui. Losing Zhang Xuezhou is not a dead end.