Chapter 491: After Modification: Chapter 490 Golden Core Classification
Even though the opponent had already become the one within the Qingxu Sect who had ignited the most acupoints in hundreds of years.
The lack of ignited acupoints in the Enlightenment Realm had naturally determined that the opponent could not fully unleash the effects of the cultivation technique he had created.
In fact, the reason top-tier cultivation techniques were so powerful was precisely because they involved more acupoints, perfectly covering the acupoints ignited by the cultivator, thereby exerting stronger potency.
If the cultivation technique practiced was of a lower grade with less coverage of acupoints, its power would naturally be relatively weak, difficult to fully display an Immortal Cultivator’s potential and strength.
*This was also why some cultivators chose to create their own techniques.*
Master Tuijian had ignited more than 1,100 acupoints, which exceeded the acupoint coverage he originally practiced through the Qingxu True Scripture, unable to fully utilize his potential advantage. Thus, he decided to create his own technique, aiming to fully harness the advantage of igniting many acupoints so that when forming a core, he could produce an Upper Three Grades Golden Core.
"This is nonsense, cherishing my old broom, how can there be progress?"
Master Tuijian was furious, reacting extremely intensely.
"Our Qingxu Sect has countless disciples, not few are determined to create their own cultivation techniques. Why is it difficult to achieve anything? It’s because everyone hides their ideas, often thinking their own ideas are good when they might be quite ordinary.
"Exchanging ideas could lead to better development."
Bai Ziyue nodded, indeed some were limited by their knowledge, unable to see themselves clearly.
*However, among these people, he was surely not included.*
Seeing this, Master Tuijian felt slightly awkward, not expecting Bai Ziyue to agree, yet he pressed on, saying, "Of course, everyone has ambitions. Since Elder Bai is unwilling, I will not force it.
"However, I am still willing to share my accumulated insights and the draft of the cultivation technique I’ve created with you. I believe it will be of great help to your own creation.
"But, I do have a request. Just now, I am a bit short on merit points. Elder Bai, perhaps you could lend me some.
"Rest assured, I can guarantee to repay it with interest in three years.
"Furthermore, because last time I accidentally discovered a predecessor’s insights, it was enlightening, and I gained greatly. If not for insufficient Enlightenment Time in the Innovation Hall, I would have completed my cultivation technique a month ago.
"This time, I am ten percent confident that I can truly create the technique.
"When that time comes, the newly created technique will be submitted, immediately earning a large number of merit points as reward, enough to repay you completely."
"Moreover, if you need, I can even pass the technique to you, how about it?"
After speaking, he felt slightly uneasy.
"When a cultivation technique is submitted, how many merit points would be rewarded?"
Bai Ziyue suddenly asked.
"This actually depends on the grade of the technique you submit. Of course, the premise is that the sect does not have this technique’s inheritance.
"Take the technique I’m about to create as an example, which encompasses 1,170 acupoints at the Divine Realm level. Calculated from the baseline of a 300 acupoints level technique, at 30,000 merit points, for each additional acupoint, I would receive a reward of 1,000 merit points.
"This means, at that time, I would at least receive 900,000 merit points.
"This is by no means little, equivalent to compensating all my upfront expenditure with principal and interest."
Although Master Tuijian was puzzled, he explained sincerely.
Bai Ziyue understood the reward was indeed substantial.
Because the Qingxu Sect lacked Divine Realm level techniques, the willingness to offer rewards was essentially to gradually increase the sect’s heritage.
Only in this way could a sect remain prosperous and gradually grow stronger.
"Then what is the difference between Upper Three Grades, Middle Three Grades, and Lower Third-Grade when breaking through to the Golden Core Realm?"
Bai Ziyue continued to ask.
"Upper Three Grades Golden Core refers to the true ’Golden Core’ condensed by an Immortal Cultivator, while the Middle Three Grades Golden Core is a ’Solid Pill,’ and the Lower Third-Grade Golden Core is merely a ’Void Pill.’ Although all are Golden Cores, their outward strength and heritage vary greatly.
"Moreover, among the Immortal Cultivators, there is a widely acknowledged saying that only those who form an Upper Three Grades Golden Core have the chance to successfully break open the Golden Core to reach the Primordial Spirit Realm.
"As for the Void Pill and Solid Pill, the chance is much smaller in comparison.
"Among them, forming a Middle Three Grades Solid Pill still holds the opportunity to break through this barrier with supreme fortune, but for the Void Pill, the possibility is virtually lost, leaving individuals stuck at the Golden Core Realm for life."
Master Tuijian continued to explain, though his brows had slightly furrowed.
*His purpose this time was not to help answer questions.*
Bai Ziyue smiled lightly, naturally noticing his hesitation, simply saying, "How much?"
"Twenty... one hundred thousand, one hundred thousand merit points would suffice.
"Rest assured, once I succeed in creating the technique, I will repay it in full. Plus, it would be akin to owing you a favor."
Master Tuijian’s eyes lit up and he eagerly said.
"Then make it two hundred thousand."
Bai Ziyue directly took out his Identity Token on the spot and transferred two hundred thousand merit points.
*He certainly did not act generously for show.*
*The potential of Master Tuijian was unquestionable.*
*Igniting 1,170 acupoints to break into the Divine Realm,* *such talent was truly extraordinary.*
*The reason for his current dormancy had led to numerous rumors suggesting the downfall of a genius,* *as if he was on the verge of falling, even needing merit points lent from Bai Ziyue...* *was simply because he harbored great ambition, seeking to create a cultivation technique to form an Upper Three Grades Golden Core,* *hoping to break the limits and reach the Primordial Spirit Realm in the future.*
*Moreover, Bai Ziyue speculated that the reason Master Tuijian faced such a situation might have included the tacit approval and encouragement from his master, Sect Leader Ren Feixian.*
*This, in fact, could be seen more as the Sect Leader tempering his heart and mind.*
*After all, for a genius, a smooth journey may not necessarily be a good thing.*
*Now, after decades of honing, as the other party was about to succeed, by befriending him at this moment and extending a helping hand, it was akin to offering timely assistance. It was as if he was befriending a future Golden Core Realm True Monarch, who might directly form an Upper Third-Grade Pill, with the potential to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, becoming the next Sect Leader of the Qingxu Sect as a Golden Core True Monarch.*
*Why not do something as convenient as this?*
*It’s not like he’s giving it away directly.*
*Especially when he had enough merit points at present.*
Additionally, Bai Ziyue noticed that the Identity Token Master Tuijian was using was still the same purple-gold colored Hall Master Order as his.
This further confirmed his speculation.
"Thank you, many thanks, Elder Bai,"
Master Tuijian said gratefully, hurriedly flipping his hand to take out a Jade Scroll Eye, saying, "This is the accumulation and Cultivation Technique prototype I’ve developed during this period. I believe it will certainly be of some help to Elder Bai’s innovation efforts. Please accept it."
Bai Ziyue slightly declined but then accepted it.
...
Inside the Innovation Hall!
"Two hundred and eighty Divine Realm level Cultivation Techniques, with five days of innovation time, and a thirty percent discount with the Purple Gold Token, cost me a total of 231,000 merit points.
After deducting the 200,000 points loaned to Master Tuijian, I still had 120,000 merit points left."
Bai Ziyue silently glanced at the number of merit points on his Identity Token, feeling even more at ease within his heart.
It was precisely because he knew he had enough merit points for this expenditure that he was willing to lend out those 200,000 merit points.
The favor from a future Sect Leader was not always an opportunity one could obtain.
Then, he turned his gaze to the two hundred and eighty Divine Realm level Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll Eyes he had exchanged this time.
He lightly brushed with his Divine Thought.
In an instant, the cultivation techniques recorded within each Jade Scroll Eye transformed into streams of light, rushing into his mind.
After his Divine Thought swept through them, each Jade Scroll Eye shattered completely and was utterly destroyed.
One, two, three...
Bai Ziyue silently reviewed and memorized the various Cultivation Techniques one by one.
With the grand array activated and the power of Dao Essence permeating, his Heart Spirit remained calm, his thoughts accelerated, further enhancing his understanding of these Cultivation Techniques.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
...
Soon, all the two hundred and eighty Divine Realm level Cultivation Techniques had flooded into his mind, transforming into his nourishment and foundation.
"Let’s begin, hopefully, the 9.6 million points of Soul Energy can fully complete my subsequent Cultivation Techniques in one go."
Bai Ziyue released his Divine Sense, while silently closing his eyes.
Enlightenment Time began!
In an instant, his thoughts became unprecedentedly active.
The two hundred and eighty new Divine Realm level Cultivation Techniques quickly flashed through his mind, each one being comprehended.
Various novel ideas, effective cultivation theories, cultivation experiences, and understanding of the secrets of heaven and earth, insights on the Great Dao’s operation all swiftly collided, sublimated to the extreme, and evolved into a more brilliant and sophisticated esoteric knowledge of cultivation in his mind.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes...
One hour, two hours, three hours...
*Unknowingly, a sense of calm composure and inherent Dao aura accumulated around Bai Ziyue.*
*The experiences within the Inheritance Hall had greatly aided him.*
*Whether it was the three Great Divine Techniques or the Five Emperors Reincarnation Technique, they now transformed into his accumulation and foundation, assisting him in innovation.*
*Unknowingly, an outpouring of ideas quickly assembled, evolved, and piled up, soon forming a new Cultivation Technique.*
"No, abandon it!"
"Still missing something!"
"This inspiration... marvelous..."
...
Again and again, he dismantled and recombined.
Finally, at a certain moment, Bai Ziyue’s face revealed a slight smile.
"The cultivation technique pointing directly to the late-stage peak of the Divine Realm is complete,"
Bai Ziyue was secretly excited.
*Reflecting on the trace of confusion he felt when he first emerged from the Hundred Thousand Mountains to his current state, having perfected a cultivation technique targeting the late-stage peak of the Divine Realm in just a few short months with the aid of the Qingxu Sect’s foundation,* he indeed felt fortunate and relieved, grateful for his decisive choice to join the Qingxu Sect.
*Otherwise, without the sect’s assistance, his path of innovation would surely have been several times more difficult than it is now.*