lcionline Chapter 883 Cultivation
Chapter 883 Cultivation
Upon hearing Xiao Ling casually utter the five words "Supreme Response Technique," the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace's expression suddenly changed drastically. Her mind, which had just calmed down, was instantly thrown into turmoil. Her beautiful eyes narrowed sharply, and her gaze towards Xiao Ling was filled with disbelief and shock.
This cultivation method is the foundation of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, a supreme and secret technique that is never passed down. It has always been passed down only between the Palace Master and the designated successor. Even the most respected elders in the sect only know its name and not its details, let alone the method of cultivation.
The mysterious man in front of her had revealed such a core secret that even most of the sect's higher-ups did not know. How could she not be shocked?
How did he learn such a secret?
In an instant, the Palace Master of Taiqing Palace felt a chill run down her spine, and in her eyes as she looked at Xiao Ling, there was not only fear but also a deep and unfathomable apprehension.
This person is not only unfathomably powerful, but also knows the secrets of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace that have been hidden for thousands of years. What kind of terrifying vision and foundation is hidden behind him?
Ling Qingzhu, standing to the side, also trembled slightly, and for the first time, such obvious surprise appeared in her clear and cold eyes.
She had been personally taught by the Palace Master since childhood and knew all too well how secretive the Supreme Induction Technique was. Even among the elders of her sect, very few knew of its existence, let alone the details of the technique. This mysterious senior before her could accurately describe this unique skill that existed only in the Palace Master's lineage; this level of knowledge far exceeded her imagination.
The female elder standing a little further away looked bewildered and confused, her brows furrowed, completely baffled.
Although she held the position of elder, she was only a mid-level member of the sect, and was far from having access to core secrets.
Hearing this, both the Palace Master and the Young Palace Master's expressions changed drastically. She had never heard of the "Supreme Induction Technique" mentioned by the mysterious man before, and had no idea what kind of technique it was that could make the usually composed Palace Master and the aloof Young Palace Master show such shock and disarray.
She subconsciously looked at the palace master, her eyes full of confusion, clearly clueless about this sudden secret.
The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging emotions. His voice unconsciously trembled with an uncontrollable solemnity.
"Your Excellency... how exactly do you know about the supreme secrets of my Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, which exist only among successive generations?"
"I have my own sources of information, so you don't need to ask further, and I won't tell you." Xiao Ling's expression was indifferent, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable force. His gaze fell on the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, and he said calmly, "Just answer me, will you give me the cultivation method of the Supreme Induction Technique or not?"
Upon hearing this, the Palace Master and Ling Qingzhu exchanged a glance, both seeing the difficulty and gravity in each other's eyes. The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace bit her lower lip, and finally slowly shook her head, bowing slightly to Xiao Ling, her tone tinged with apology and pleading, her posture extremely humble:
"Please forgive me, Your Excellency. It is not that I intend to refuse, but rather that... the Supreme Induction Technique is the highest inheritance of our palace. It has always required a foundation to be laid and cultivated from childhood. Once the opportunity is missed, there is no possibility of cultivation again. This method cannot be passed on to outsiders. If Your Excellency needs any other compensation, whether it be rare treasures or precious cultivation techniques, our Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace will definitely offer them all without the slightest refusal."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown, and his tone grew colder.
"You're not being honest, and you're trying to deceive me. Since I know the Supreme Induction Technique, a secret transmission of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, how could I not know its details? This technique doesn't necessarily require cultivation from childhood; there are other methods to master it. Do you think I don't know that?"
His gaze turned slightly cold, and an invisible sense of oppression quietly spread around him, making the surrounding air seem to freeze.
"First they offended me with their words, and now they've deceived me repeatedly. Do they really think I'm easy to talk to?"
"In my eyes, your Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace is nothing more than something I can destroy with a wave of my hand. I really dislike your way of doing things."
Xiao Ling had already made up his mind that he had to get his hands on the Supreme Induction Technique no matter what.
This technique is extraordinary; it is the only secret method in the entire Xuan Continent that can directly communicate with the embryo of a plane.
Firstly, if Xiao Ling wants to break through to the Divine Palace Realm, he must rely on the power of the plane to nourish and temper it, and this Supreme Sensing Technique is an indispensable key to communicating with the power of the plane.
Secondly, this is the core key to his scheme to create the embryo of the Zhetian Xuan Continent. Without it, many of his subsequent plans would be impossible to proceed.
Because the matter was of great importance, he directly demanded it, leaving no room for compromise.
Seeing that Xiao Ling had spoken so bluntly, leaving no room for maneuver, the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace's face instantly turned extremely ugly, pale with a hint of iron, his heart filled with shock and anger, yet he was also suppressed by that suffocating pressure, making even breathing difficult.
How could she not understand Xiao Ling's meaning? This man was determined to take away the complete cultivation method of the Supreme Induction Technique and would not accept any other compensation.
What she just said was true. This secret tradition requires a foundation to be laid from childhood, and one must cultivate diligently as a virgin. Once the opportunity of childhood is missed, ordinary methods will not be able to cultivate it.
Since Xiao Ling pointed out that there was another way, then the only option left was the dual cultivation inheritance.
Thinking of this, the Palace Master's cheeks flushed instantly, but were quickly replaced by endless embarrassment and difficulty. Her gaze toward Ling Qingzhu beside her was filled with unspeakable entanglement.
The foundation of the Supreme Induction Technique is to preserve one's primordial yin and remain a virgin. One's cultivation is closely related to one's purity. If one were to engage in dual cultivation with a man, all the cultivation one has painstakingly cultivated over the years would be wasted, and one's foundation would be destroyed in an instant. This would be like a heart-wrenching pain for both herself and her beloved disciple, Ling Qingzhu.
Standing to the side, Ling Qingzhu understood the deeper meaning in Xiao Ling's words. Seeing her master's unusual expression, she, being as intelligent as she was, instantly grasped the key to the matter.
Her cool, pretty face suddenly flushed crimson, then turned deathly pale. A hint of panic, embarrassment, and awkwardness flashed in her clear eyes. Her slender shoulders trembled slightly, and her fingers gripped the hem of her clothes even tighter, until her knuckles turned bluish-white.
Seeing the conflicted and hesitant expressions on the faces of the Palace Master and Ling Qingzhu, Xiao Ling pondered for a moment and guessed what they were thinking. He then gently shook his head and said:
"Alright, I know that another method of teaching the Supreme Response Technique will indeed put you in a difficult position. In fact, I never intended to use that method from the beginning."
He spoke in a flat tone, paused, and continued:
"You only need to demonstrate the operation of the Supreme Induction Technique, find a quiet place, and complete the entire process. At that time, I will use my divine sense to extract and analyze it, and record the operating principle of this method. You don't need to exchange your own foundation for it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling added calmly, his tone filled with absolute certainty:
"Moreover, I won't let you work for nothing. I can offer you enough cultivation resources as a reward. Let alone ordinary rare treasures, even helping you break through to the Reincarnation Realm wouldn't be difficult." Upon hearing Xiao Ling's words, the female elder beside him was completely stunned, her eyes filled with uncontrollable shock, and her heart surging with turbulent waves.
The cultivation resources that help a cultivator in the Reincarnation Realm break through to the Samsara Realm—what an incredibly generous gesture!
Even if the entire resources of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace were used up, they could not gather such resources. The fact that this mysterious senior made such a weighty promise so casually shows that his wealth and strength far exceeded her imagination.
Filled with amazement, she held her breath and waited quietly for the Palace Master's decision, daring not to utter a word.
Upon hearing Xiao Ling's words, the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and Ling Qingzhu felt their tense nerves relax instantly. The entanglement and embarrassment in their eyes dissipated in an instant, replaced by an indescribable sense of relief.
Compared to the allure of resources that could help them break through the Reincarnation Realm, preserving their years of arduous cultivation and safeguarding the foundation of their Supreme Induction Technique were of paramount importance.
They have cultivated this technique while remaining virgins since childhood. No one knows what kind of fate awaits them after losing their virginity and transferring their power, resulting in the complete loss of their cultivation and the destruction of their foundation. They would never want to take that step unless they were at their wits' end.
Now that Xiao Ling has taken the initiative to back down, without them having to pay such a heavy price, and is even willing to offer equivalent, heaven-defying resources as compensation, they have no reason to refuse, nor do they have any right to refuse.
The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace took a deep breath, suppressing the myriad emotions in his heart. His previous solemnity vanished, and his demeanor towards Xiao Ling became even more respectful. He bowed slightly and solemnly agreed.
“Since you have made this arrangement, senior, I have no objection. I will proceed as you have said. Please follow me to my Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, where we will find a secluded place to continue the teaching of the techniques.”
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his expression remaining indifferent and aloof, his tone calm and unwavering: "Alright, then lead the way."
The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace dared not delay in the slightest. He immediately calmed his mind and emotions, raised his hand and waved it lightly. His vital energy swirled around him, and he instantly activated the sect's unique spatial secret technique.
The void trembled slightly, and a warm yet stable spatial passage quietly unfolded before her. She turned to Xiao Ling and bowed slightly, making a gesture of invitation, her tone extremely respectful: "Senior, please follow me."
As soon as she finished speaking, she took Ling Qingzhu's hand and stepped into the spatial passage, with the female elder beside her following closely behind.
Xiao Ling remained calm. The small, fluffy sable on his shoulder, which had transformed back into its original form, lazily squinted its eyes. He stepped into the spatial passage, his aura steady. He allowed the Palace Master to activate the power of space, and the group disappeared from their original spot in an instant, rushing towards the direction of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
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The sky is blue and the earth is green. Majestic mountains, like sleeping dragons, meander and stretch endlessly to the horizon. The world is filled with a powerful and vast spiritual energy, creating an atmosphere of a fairyland.
Deep within the mountains, an enormous, shimmering white light shield enveloped the surrounding area. Within the shield, countless giant islands stood suspended in mid-air, shrouded in mist and clouds. White cranes cried out and spread their wings, while pavilions and towers were hidden in the ethereal atmosphere, creating a peaceful and tranquil scene.
Faintly visible on the island were many disciples dressed in the standard palace attire of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, sitting cross-legged and practicing breathing exercises. Their robes fluttered, adding to their air of purity and holiness.
Deep within the Taiqing Palace of the Nine Heavens, a secluded and quiet room is serene and dust-free, with clean walls and no clutter. Only ultimate tranquility envelops this place.
Xiao Ling sat upright at his desk, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his expression as indifferent and aloof as ever, yet a hint of focus lingered in his eyes. Ling Qingzhu stood quietly opposite him, then knelt down, her cool and refined face devoid of all distracting thoughts, her aura gradually becoming peaceful.
After some deliberation, the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace ultimately entrusted Ling Qingzhu with the task of circulating the Supreme Induction Technique and providing Xiao Ling with an explanation of the cultivation method.
For some reason, she had a vague intuition that this unfathomable senior Xiao Ling seemed to have a strange closeness and gentleness towards her disciple, which was much more lenient than towards others.
After adjusting her own state, Ling Qingzhu raised her eyes slightly and looked at Xiao Ling. Her voice was clear and cold, like jade striking each other, and full of solemnity: "Senior, Qingzhu will now circulate the Supreme Sensing Technique. You only need to concentrate and memorize the energy flow path between your meridians."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly and said succinctly, "Yes, let's begin."
Ling Qingzhu responded softly, and as she closed her eyes to concentrate, she suddenly opened them again, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.
“Senior, if Qingzhu may add a word, this technique requires one to absorb a certain Daoist essence into the body from childhood to lay the foundation. Even if you remember the circulation path, you will not be able to cultivate it if you do not have this catalyst in your body.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint yet confident smile. His tone was calm and composed: "You don't need to worry about this. I have a foolproof method. Just focus on practicing your internal energy."
In the end, the Supreme Induction Technique is nothing more than a secret method created by the Ancestor of Symbols to communicate with the embryos of different planes.
Xiao Ling and Fu Zu were originally powerful figures of the same level. If it weren't for the fact that he had only been in Tianxuan Continent for a short time and had not yet fully understood the rules and patterns of this world, he could have independently deduced and created this secret method for communicating with the embryo of the plane, without needing to rely on others.
Now, the Supreme Induction Technique is readily available before him. Although the cultivation conditions for this technique are extremely demanding, and it is an insurmountable threshold for others, Xiao Ling considers it to be nothing at all.
The special energy that draws upon the power of the Supreme Being could be extracted from Ling Qingzhu, who was practicing her cultivation technique, and it would be enough to satisfy his needs. For him, it was just a trivial matter that he could accomplish with a simple gesture.
Seeing that Xiao Ling's mind was made up and his words were calm and unquestionable, Ling Qingzhu stopped trying to persuade him.
She closed her eyes and focused her mind, her jade hands lightly forming hand seals. A warm, white halo slowly emanated from her body, and a mysterious and unpredictable aura flowed out from within her, a sign that the Supreme Induction Technique was in full operation.
Xiao Ling quietly spread his divine sense and easily discerned every trajectory of energy flow in her meridians, imprinting the entire cultivation method route into his mind.
After memorizing the complete energy circulation route, Xiao Ling lightly flicked his finger, and a wisp of hazy light emanated from Ling Qingzhu's body, which he then absorbed into his palm from a distance. (End of Chapter)