Cultivation: Start From Simplifying Martial Arts Techniques

Chapter 937: The Emperor’s Inheritance
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

In the Qiankun Mansion, such a highly valuable resource in the hands of someone at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm would have long since attracted competition from powerful figures elsewhere.

It’s entirely normal for peak Sun Moon Realm practitioners to act in such situations.

However, if it were not in such a special environment as the Qiankun Mansion, Chen Fei could not have fully exerted himself in front of so many people; he would have inevitably held back.

Because the Qiankun Mansion allows for rapid improvements in cultivation and combat strength, Chen Fei was not concerned about others knowing the full extent of his current abilities.

In a few days, Chen Fei’s strength would change, and within a few months, it would undergo a significant transformation.

Once Chen Fei depleted the over five thousand merit points he currently held, his strength would surge even further.

What others could see was always only Chen Fei’s past strength, which was the biggest difference between him and other prodigies.

The door of the Qiankun Mansion’s Treasure Depository looked extremely ancient, having withstood tens of thousands of years of wear and tear.

As Chen Fei crossed the threshold, he felt a slight heaviness but soon the sensation disappeared, replaced by a feeling of lightness that made him almost feel as if he were floating.

Chen Fei closed his eyes to sense the surrounding natural energy. Although the energy had not become denser, his perception was remarkably enriched.

Training here was far better than in his current residence, improving effectiveness by several times.

“One hundred merit points a day; as long as you have enough merit points, you can stay as long as you like.” A voice suddenly spoke next to Chen Fei.

Chen Fei was startled, opened his eyes, and saw an elderly man standing beside him.

This was Chen Fei’s first time in the Qiankun Mansion’s Treasure Depository, and he hadn’t come before due to insufficient merit points, so he had not visited earlier.

Although he had never been here, he knew who this person was.

Jiang Chengji, a late-stage Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert, was now in charge of the Qiankun Mansion’s Treasure Depository.

Besides this role, Jiang Chengji was also well-known as the master of the Human Emperor Dao Yuefeng.

With his status as a late-stage Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm expert and his disciple being the Human Emperor, few in the entire human race could surpass Jiang Chengji.

“Senior Jiang!” Chen Fei greeted with a respectful gesture.

“You have a considerable amount of merit points. Even at a consumption rate of one hundred merit points per day, it will last a long time. Have you considered staying for a while?” Jiang Chengji said with a smile.

Chen Fei’s reputation in the Qiankun Mansion had risen significantly.

Despite being at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, many of the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm elders were deeply impressed by Chen Fei.

Jiang Chengji usually stayed in the Treasure Depository but had heard Chen Fei’s name frequently in recent days.

Chen Fei had challenged twelve people consecutively, and even Dao Yuefeng, in his youth, had never been so audacious.

The key was that Chen Fei was here now, clearly having succeeded in his challenges and holding a substantial amount of merit points.

“Training here is excellent, but I would prefer to exchange for some cultivation methods,” Chen Fei said, shaking his head.

The most fundamental requirement was still cultivation methods. The Thunder Roar Stellar Technique was not enough, and Chen Fei needed more powerful techniques.

Top-tier methods were essential for improving combat strength and preparing for a breakthrough to the Sixth Stage Rule Integration Realm.

“I’m free today. Tell me what kind of cultivation method you need, and I will recommend something for you,” Jiang Chengji said with a nod.

The Qiankun Mansion’s Treasure Depository was rarely visited. Spending too much time alone there could become somewhat monotonous.

Nevertheless, despite the monotony, Jiang Chengji would not usually make an appearance for ordinary Sun Moon Realm practitioners. Though he enjoyed teaching, he had to consider the other’s qualifications.

“Thank you, senior. My current cultivation methods focus on power and thunder attributes.”

Hearing that Jiang Chengji was willing to make recommendations, Chen Fei smiled and briefly showcased the Thunder Roar Stellar Technique and some characteristics of the Indestructible Vision.

The Qiankun Mansion was said to house nearly all the cultivation methods of the human race.

Regardless of the exaggeration, the Qiankun Mansion certainly had top-tier methods for the Sun Moon Realm. Having a familiar guide was naturally better than searching alone.

Moreover, Jiang Chengji was a late-stage integration expert, with a far superior perspective than Chen Fei.

Jiang Chengji looked at Chen Fei’s showcased techniques and, after a moment’s thought, waved his hand. The two disappeared from their location.

When they reappeared, Jiang Chengji and Chen Fei were now in front of a bookshelf.

Chen Fei looked up at the bookshelf in front of him, which held dozens of jade slips.

“You’re likely not interested in ordinary cultivation methods. What you see here are the techniques used by the human race’s Emperors during the Sun Moon Realm. Many of these methods have been specially revised by the Emperors themselves,” Jiang Chengji said with a solemn expression.

Each human Emperor deserved the utmost respect. They had given everything, including their lives when necessary, to ensure the survival of the human race in the Return to Nothing Realm.

Chen Fei’s eyes lit up as he looked at the dozens of jade slips.

It was a rare opportunity to encounter such resources in the Qiankun Mansion; ordinarily, even one of these techniques would be impossible to see.

Unless one became a disciple of an Emperor, it was virtually unattainable.

“How many merit points do you have?” Jiang Chengji asked, looking at Chen Fei.

“Five thousand seven hundred merit points,” Chen Fei answered honestly.

There was no need to hide this; even other Sun Moon Realm practitioners could calculate the exact number of merit points Chen Fei had.

“Then take a look at this one.”

Upon hearing the number of merit points Chen Fei had, Jiang Chengji’s brows lifted slightly. This number was indeed one of the highest among recent students.

“Desolate Soul Sutra! It was the renowned technique of the Desolate Soul Emperor, dating back several tens of thousands of years.”

Jiang Chengji said as a jade slip flew towards Chen Fei. Chen Fei reached out to catch it and immersed his mind in it.

In just a few glimpses, Chen Fei’s mind was completely absorbed.

The jade slip did not contain the full technique but included only the general outline, some key points, and necessary conditions for practice.

The content was not extensive, but the profound insights revealed by the technique were clearly perceptible.

The Desolate Soul Sutra was an extremely domineering body-refinement technique. The three major supernatural powers used in the Sun Moon Realm were all related to the body.

The essence of the Desolate Soul Sutra was to maximize the use of one’s soul, driving all power through the soul. As long as the soul remained undying, so would the power!

In some ways, it resembled the Indestructible Vision.

The Indestructible Vision focuses on the balance and transformation of essence, energy, spirit, and soul. As long as any one of these elements remains intact, Chen Fei would not face any issues.

In contrast, the Desolate Soul Sutra aims to break through limits and take an additional step beyond impossibilities, pushing the boundaries further.

It was an extreme technique but undeniably powerful.

“This technique has very strict requirements for the body. If you don’t meet the requirements and force yourself to practice, the results will be detrimental,” Jiang Chengji said with a smile.

Jiang Chengji didn’t mention the difficulty of understanding the technique because it was self-evident.

Top-tier techniques were never easy to comprehend. If you wanted such techniques, you had to be prepared for the challenge.

“How many merit points for the Desolate Soul Sutra?” Chen Fei asked as he withdrew his mind from the jade slip.

He inquired about the merit points because he was quite interested in the technique.

The strength of the body was not an issue for Chen Fei; with the integration of fourteen Mountain Sea Realm talents into his physique, he had a formidable foundation.

As for the potential risks to the soul from the Desolate Soul Sutra, Chen Fei was confident he could handle it.

“One thousand five hundred merit points.”

Jiang Chengji pointed to the dozens of jade slips on the shelf, “The price for these techniques is the same; there are no more expensive or cheaper ones.”

Chen Fei’s expression shifted slightly. With his current merit points, he could directly exchange for three top-tier Sun Moon Realm techniques.

By integrating them, Chen Fei could create a top-tier technique that perfectly suited him.

In some aspects, it might even surpass the original techniques.

While one thousand five hundred merit points was not exactly cheap, it was not a high requirement either.

Given the current rate at which Chen Fei can accumulate merit points at the initial stage of the Sun Moon Realm, it is entirely feasible to exchange for a top-tier technique after accumulating points for a year or so, provided he does nothing extra and simply attends classes daily.

This was something unimaginable before the Qiankun Mansion’s opening.

A year is hardly significant for someone at the Sun Moon Realm.

Of course, to stay in the Qiankun Mansion, he must avoid elimination. The elimination process occurs every six months, with a 30% cut each time, making the conditions quite strict.

In the view of the Qiankun Mansion, failing to pass these eliminations indicates average talent, and thus, there would be no need to exchange for top-tier techniques.

For those at the Sun Moon Realm, it would be a waste, as their talent may not be sufficient to comprehend such advanced methods.

“Senior, are there any other recommendations?” Chen Fei asked softly.

“These methods align well with your requirements. You can review all of them,” Jiang Chengji said, considering for a moment. He then pointed, and several jade slips flew towards Chen Fei.

Chen Fei took them one by one and immersed his mind into each jade slip.

There were a total of seven jade slips, each containing a technique related to the body, with two of them combining thunder and physical power.

Since the jade slips only provided brief introductions, Chen Fei quickly finished reviewing them.

If possible, Chen Fei would want all eight techniques, including the Desolate Soul Sutra.

Although each technique related to the body, their focuses were somewhat different. If Chen Fei could obtain and integrate all eight techniques, the resulting method would likely surpass these top-tier techniques and become the strongest Sun Moon Realm technique for the human race.

However, exchanging for all of them would require twelve thousand merit points, which far exceeds Chen Fei’s current total.

“Have you decided which ones you want?” Jiang Chengji asked.

“I would like to exchange for three techniques: the Desolate Soul Sutra, Eternal Night Chant, and Thunder Demon Violet Star Sword,” Chen Fei said with a bow.