Ordinary cultivation techniques of common quality, Wu Tao could obtain with a little effort by leveraging some connections.
However, for supreme-tier cultivation techniques, the opportunity to acquire them was rather slim for Wu Tao himself.
It wasn't that the vast Taiyi Immortal Sect lacked such supreme cultivation technique inheritances.
Rather, it was because Wu Tao had no patrons within the Taiyi Immortal Sect. As an ordinary disciple with a modicum of renown, he simply did not possess the qualifications to even glimpse the supreme cultivation techniques housed within the Taiyi Treasure Pavilion.
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Currently, cultivation techniques in the cultivation world can be broadly categorized into four types.
The first type of technique has a very slow spiritual energy progression rate and weak accompanying spells. These are common goods on the continent. They can be obtained with ease, requiring almost no cost, and are the primary cultivation techniques for most rogue cultivators in the cultivation world.
The second type has an average spiritual energy progression rate and relatively ordinary accompanying spells. They can be acquired by spending some spirit stones, and are the primary cultivation techniques for most disciples of small families and minor sects in the cultivation world.
The third type has a very fast spiritual energy progression rate and quite good accompanying spells. However, to obtain such a technique, one must be a disciple or clan member with a certain status within a major family or sect to be qualified. These are the primary cultivation techniques for some disciples of major families and sects in the cultivation world.
The fourth type is the supreme technique. The spiritual energy progression rate is exceptionally fast, and the accompanying spells are incredibly powerful, capable of even allowing one to fight above their level. However, these supreme techniques cannot be obtained without status and strength. They are the primary cultivation techniques for core disciples of major families and sects in the cultivation world.
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Although he possessed the incomplete "Witch God Primordial Chaos Scripture," a supplementary technique that increased combat power, Wu Tao could have chosen a third-tier technique for his primary cultivation by paying a price.
However, how could Wu Tao be content? He was confident that he was no weaker than anyone else, nor did he wish to be.
He wanted to succeed, to reach the pinnacle of the world, and become an immortal who was immortal and indestructible.
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Never mind, no more thinking. Things will sort themselves out. At least I've successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage this time.
With everything settled, it was time to emerge from seclusion.
Wu Tao suddenly stood up, waved his hand, and directly dismantled the restrictive formations he had previously set up.
Then, Wu Tao slowly pushed open the long-sealed door with both hands.
Immediately afterward, he swept his divine sense around and, with a thought, took a step forward. Instantly, his entire being vanished from the secret chamber.
When he reappeared, Wu Tao was already outside the cave dwelling. Floating before him was a faint white light talisman, which seemed to possess spiritual awareness, flickering slightly in mid-air.
A sound transmission talisman? Knowing I was in seclusion, attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment. What urgent matter could the sect possibly have that required a sound transmission talisman?
Thinking this, Wu Tao frowned, reached out, and drew the talisman into his hand. He then probed it with his divine sense.
After a while, he looked up, his expression drastically changing.
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The Qingzhou and Donghai regions had engaged in continuous battles, with everyone from Nascent Soul old monsters to Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Core Formation cultivators fighting.
Battles involving hundreds of thousands of cultivators, with tens of thousands perishing – such a grand spectacle had unfolded repeatedly during his mere year-plus of seclusion, a scene of extreme bloodshed!
A day in the heavens is a year on earth.
This saying sometimes refers not just to the passage of time, but also to the unpredictable changes in the world that can feel like a profound transformation.
As for the other matters, while shocking, they were unrelated to him, and he could remain aloof. They had nothing to do with Wu Tao.
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However, the message conveyed by the sect's higher-ups in this sound transmission talisman stated that regardless of whether Wu Tao succeeded in breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage during his seclusion, he was required to report to the Hall of Affairs immediately after emerging.
Once everyone had gathered, they were to proceed directly to the battlefield, which had already become a meat grinder, for a desperate struggle with a slim chance of survival.
The sound transmission talisman not only described the situation of the Qingzhou and Donghai regional war in "minute detail,"
but also repeatedly warned Wu Tao to hurry to the battlefield along the long border of the Qingzhou and Donghai regions, and that he would bear the consequences if he deliberately delayed or refused to go.
"Do I really give off such a deathly afraid impression?" Wu Tao read the contents of the sound transmission talisman and shook his head slightly, letting out a bitter, self-mocking laugh.
The underlying message from the Taiyi Immortal Sect's higher-ups was clear: many sect disciples had already fallen, and they expected him to fulfill his responsibility as a disciple of the Taiyi Immortal Sect and fight valiantly for the sect.
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In reality, Wu Tao did have some affection for his sect, and fighting on the battlefield for the sect was not entirely out of the question.
However, upon rereading the contents of the sound transmission talisman, Wu Tao's heart grew cold, and he felt a touch of disappointment.
Simultaneously, Wu Tao immediately set out, hurrying to the Hall of Affairs to assemble.
Wu Tao flew on his artifact, heading straight for the Hall of Affairs.
Along the way, Wu Tao saw many sect cultivators flying in the same direction, but most of them were disciples in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages.
Over half of the Core Formation elders within the sect had been dispatched to the battlefield.
The remaining elders were stationed at various important locations within the sect and could not be easily moved.
As for the dozens of high-ranking Nascent Soul Grand Elders, they had disappeared after the grand battle composed entirely of Nascent Soul cultivators over a year ago.
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Of course, the true pillar of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, the only Purple Mansion realm ancestor, had never made an appearance.
Wu Tao, with a grim expression and remaining silent on his journey, soon arrived before the imposing, hundred-zhang-tall Hall of Affairs.
At this moment, many outer and inner disciples had gathered before the hall doors, slowly entering in an orderly fashion according to their seniority.
Wu Tao followed closely behind the others and silently walked in.
As soon as he entered the grand hall of the Hall of Affairs, Wu Tao couldn't help but be taken aback!
The hundred-zhang-tall hall did not possess the tense, on-the-verge-of-explosion atmosphere he had imagined. Instead, over a thousand cultivators within the hall were all silent, staring with solemn reverence at the person in the center.
This person was nicknamed the "Flame Battle God," possessing peak Core Formation realm cultivation, and was a top expert named Feng Junyi.
Feng Junyi was the strongest among the Core Formation elders, both outer and inner, of the Taiyi Immortal Sect. He was renowned, peerlessly powerful, and had shaken the nine provinces. He had killed several Core Formation cultivators of the same realm on multiple occasions.
Feng Junyi's mastery of fire-attribute divine abilities was famous throughout the nine provinces, making him an idol for most outer and inner disciples of the Taiyi Immortal Sect.
Feng Junyi had handsome features, a resolute expression, and a pair of piercing eyes. His aura was like that of a dragon or a tiger, like the sun at noon, making him stand out from the crowd.
The moment Wu Tao saw this person, his heart sank. His limbs began to tremble uncontrollably.
"What is happening?" Wu Tao's heart turned cold, and he immediately felt a sense of foreboding.
Feng Junyi had done nothing, yet with a single glance, he made Wu Tao's body turn cold and his heart feel extremely uncomfortable, as if all his hidden secrets had been seen through.
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Wu Tao's expression changed drastically in his shock.
"Oh? Kid, your body refinement technique is cultivated quite well. Have you practiced some sort of body-strengthening technique!" Feng Junyi asked casually, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes after observing Wu Tao.
Hearing this, Wu Tao felt a mixture of pleasant surprise and nervousness.
For this "Flame Battle God" Feng Junyi, in addition to his renowned fire control technique, possessed an extremely strong body, as formidable as a defensive artifact, capable of withstanding attacks from magical artifacts and divine abilities.
Wu Tao pondered for a moment.
The next moment, he respectfully cupped his hands and bowed, quickly replying, "Reporting to Senior. I have indeed cultivated a technique related to body refinement. Senior is truly knowledgeable and has keen insight!"
Wu Tao subtly flattered Feng Junyi in his words.
Hearing Wu Tao's response, Feng Junyi displayed a hint of a smile, then lightly waved his hand, signaling Wu Tao to leave.
Upon seeing this, Wu Tao tactfully rejoined the crowd, though he couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment, as he received no guidance or benefit.
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After waiting for about the time it takes to eat a meal, several hundred more Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators arrived.
At this point, a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage, who was in charge of the group, respectfully addressed Feng Junyi, saying, "Elder, aside from the thousands of disciples stationed at important locations and forbidden areas within the sect, who cannot be moved."
"All other outer and inner disciples who did not go to the battlefield due to missions, exploration, or seclusion, totaling over fifteen hundred individuals, have now all arrived."
Feng Junyi heard this, slightly furrowed his brow, and then his expression returned to normal. He lightly hummed and began to give instructions, "Alright, since everyone has arrived, let us begin."
"Yes, Elder, as you say!" The late Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge responded obediently.
Feng Junyi chuckled at this, saying nothing further.
"Fellow brothers and nephews, let me introduce everyone to the much-lauded Flame Battle God. The Flame Battle God possessed Core Formation realm cultivation three hundred years ago and is the strongest Core Formation elder of our sect. Now, please have the Elder speak."
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