With Countless Qualities Bestowed Upon Me, I Shall Ultimately Become Immortal

Chapter 411 - 377: Bone Tablet Contract, Origins of Secret Techniques, and the Fate-Forging Soul-Slaying Technique!

After finishing the call with his master, Meng Chuan felt a bit sentimental and drifted off to sleep.He had a feeling, as the matters of the temple surfaced, that he was gradually moving away from peaceful days.

"Celestial demons..."

This trial also deepened Meng Chuan’s understanding of celestial demons.

At the root, their various manifestations in the mortal world are all for... power.

Whether it’s the demon path minions stealing divine faith, or the fallen ones lurking in the Demon Summoning Hall, they’re all extracting nourishment from the mortal world for the celestial demons behind them.

These invaders from another realm are eroding the mortal world by stealing faith and corrupting gods.

Every Demon Nest is a beachhead for invasion, and martial arts is humanity’s last weapon.

The existence of the temple further confirms this, as those gods tainted by demons are merely stepping stones for the celestial demons to break the inter-realm rules.

Meng Chuan clenched his fists, remembering the exhortations of the Great Brahma before it vanished, his thoughts becoming clearer:

"Martial arts cultivation is not only a personal breakthrough but also a bulwark to protect the fortune of the mortal world.

To prevent these inherently formidable celestial demons from eroding faith, the only way is to build a stronger line of defense..."

Thinking of this, he looked at the panel:

[Brahma Prison Suppression: Proficient (1%) Awaiting Limit Breaking]

[Limit Breaking Trait: Four Elephants Observing Arhat Golden Body (Advanced)]

"This technique was created by integrating the four Doma Hard Skills and envisioning the Great Brahma. If cultivated to the limit, could it help the Great Brahma reshape the golden body in the human world..."

Meng Chuan shook his head, unsure, as the Taoist previously mentioned that only by proving the Tao through divine communication could he be saved...

"Better get to it while there’s still time, since with one proven, there’s eternal proof, the only thing I lack is time..."

...

Early the next day, the majority of the trial group also returned from the Demon Nest.

Upon hearing that Meng Chuan was returned yesterday by the Divine Dragon Great Saint, they all expressed amazement.

Only She Yu in the team looked somewhat anxious.

She really underestimated this guy, but having already offended him, what else could she do...

She Yu was at this moment torn about whether to admit defeat or not...

Ultimately, she still followed her heart and picked up the phone, calling the campus hotel for a transfer:

[Hello, is... Brother Chuan there...]

But she didn’t expect that, due to the matters of the temple, Meng Chuan had no time to deal with her...

...

At the same time.

After getting up, Meng Chuan felt completely refreshed and went to find Principal Sui.

On the way.

He recalled the earlier call from She Yu, where she humbly called him brother.

With nearly six thousand battle achievements, that’s substantial weight.

Unless She Yu had a problem, she couldn’t possibly agree to his bet.

Both being students of the United University, she admitted defeat too.

He couldn’t just rush up and beat her.

If she doesn’t mess with him, Meng Chuan doesn’t bother.

Next time this troublesome snake sees him, it should lower its head and hold its tongue.

If she dares provoke again, she must be taught a lesson.

In the office.

Principal Sui asked Meng Chuan to sit and looked him over, saying:

"How did it feel to see the Divine Dragon Great Saint yesterday?"

Meng Chuan pondered:

"Powerful, unexpectedly so. The methods seemed beyond martial arts, more like those of an immortal, truly eye-opening."

In his memory, the Taoist shifted the heavens with a wave and transformed into a divine dragon, flying from Dengzhou to Fengtian in an instant, moving beyond supersonic speeds.

These techniques truly equate to those of an immortal.

Sui Chunqiu nodded and smiled:

"Keep going, martial arts is the path to ascend to the heavens. As you continue to unlock your potential, Qi Blood and physical mutations will bring many incredible and mysterious effects.

Your talent and effort are enough that you could very likely reach this realm in the future."

Meng Chuan smiled humbly and said:

"Rest assured, Principal, I will surely work hard."

"I’m mentioning this not to pressure you, just take your time, we’re here to support you, the sky won’t fall."

Sui Chunqiu shifted topics, speaking about the temple:

"If you have specific questions, you can ask. If there’s nothing else, just sign the bone slip. It involves the confidentiality regulations of Great Chu. Violating them will lead to repercussions from the martial essence blessed by the Great Saint."

"Principal, I don’t have anything specific to ask."

Meng Chuan shook his head; his master had explained everything clearly.

Though Principal Sui probably knew more inside details than his master.

But knowing too much would be useless, just causing unnecessary worries for someone of his limited capacity.

He took a dark golden, spine-like short stick from Principal Sui’s hand.

"This is a pledge-like mystical object[Bone Slip], containing preset confidentiality matters regarding the temple. As explained by the Divine Dragon Great Saint, I won’t go over them again.

Drop a drop of blood on it to establish the oath contract. It bears the martial essence of the old principal of the United University, the Sword Saint, violating it will slash your three souls and seven spirits."

"Understood."

As previously told by the Divine Dragon Great Saint, Meng Chuan didn’t hesitate. He squeezed a drop of blood from his fingertip and dripped it onto the bone.

Focusing on the temple matter, he activated it instantly, and a ray of golden light fell upon his head, transforming into starlight that scattered around him.

Principal Sui looked at Meng Chuan’s big bald head and smiled:

"That’s it, remember to keep it a secret. You can only discuss it with those who know. Otherwise, it counts as breaking your oath."

"Understood."

"Alright, let this matter rest. You are only at the First Realm, so don’t worry about these things. Just forget it happened."

Meng Chuan nodded, knowing it was most important to focus on martial arts training rather than dwell on these secrets.

No need to talk about becoming the supreme being that the Divine Dragon Taoist spoke of, leading humanity to counterattack the Celestial Demon Realm.

Otherwise, when the counterattack begins, he might not even qualify as a Martial Arts Grandmaster to participate... Newest update provıded by ????????????????????✦????????????????✦????????????

After Meng Chuan finished thinking, Principal Sui chuckled:

"Let’s talk about this trial then. You performed well. As promised earlier, I’ll teach you the fire control secret technique called [Boiling Flame] today."

Although this kid isn’t great at leading... He often went off exploring alone.

But Meng Chuan secured nearly half of the battle merits single-handedly, elevating Northern United University to first place. These are undeniable facts.

Shang Ruyi told him yesterday that Meng Chuan alone earned nearly six thousand battle merits.

Even with his experience, Principal Sui was somewhat stunned.

Meng Chuan is only at the First Realm, and in seven days, Principal Sui admitted he couldn’t have achieved that back then.

This technique had to be taught to him eventually, so Principal Sui decided to teach it to him today.

Meng Chuan nodded, ready to listen to Principal Sui’s guidance.

Before listening, he couldn’t help but ask:

"Principal... Why are [Secret Techniques] so precious and not easily passed on? It feels a bit like self-protection."

Principal Sui lifted an eyelid and slowly said:

"Why is the practice of secret techniques so difficult? In a sense, they are simplified versions of some divine skills, which is why they are so precious.

For example, the [Feng Jin Finger] you learned from me previously. Do you know who created it?"

The origins of the secret techniques were so grand that Meng Chuan was taken aback.

"...I don’t know."

"It was created by the Sword Saint himself. If you can master it to perfection, beyond the power of the secret technique itself,

if your martial arts and physique meet the conditions, you can attempt to learn the Sword Saint’s [Life-Casting Soul-Cutting Technique].

The same principle applies to [Boiling Flame]. This secret technique was created by me. You are already skilled with fire, so once you become a Grandmaster, remember to come to learn the divine skill from me."

Meng Chuan felt a surge of joy and nodded quickly.

Of course, he wanted to learn Principal Sui’s Fire Attribute Divine Skill.

Just a phantom of the Golden Crow could protect a realm in the illusion of the Great Brahma Heaven, keeping all evil at bay.

The realm of the Martial Arts Grandmaster... Meng Chuan’s anticipation grew.

Moreover, he thought about whether, when his martial reasoning reached a certain level later on, he could deduce the divine skill behind the secret technique through realization...

Meng Chuan recalled the Wudang secret technique [Dragon Meditation] that was close to Perfection...

While lost in his reverie, he heard Principal Sui continuing:

"Of course, as long as your comprehension and innate talent are enough, your martial reasoning and related conditions reach the entry standard of the divine skill,

even without learning the secret technique, you can still attempt to master the divine skill.

Conversely, the creation of every secret technique requires not just the prerequisites derived from divine skills, but also the expending of much effort and a moment of enlightenment during comprehension.

Therefore, not every divine skill will have a corresponding secret technique.

For example, in my own case, counting the Fire Attribute Divine Skill from which Boiling Flame was derived, I’ve mastered a total of seven divine skills.

But I’ve only extracted the Boiling Path from one and inscribed it as [Boiling Flame].

I was able to do this, thanks to a flash of inspiration, inseparable from the characteristics of [Golden Crow Holding Pill], which made the internal energy in my body innately condense like the sun, with the pill fire circulating endlessly.

Using this intense intention of burning the heavens and earth, I was able to peel away parts of the divine skill’s understanding and eventually forge it into the fire control method of [Boiling Flame]."

These characteristics have such functions?

It seems there are many secrets about them. Since he had the chance to meet Principal Sui today, Meng Chuan took the opportunity to ask about his own questions regarding these characteristics.

Meng Chuan asked:

"Principal, apart from the positive feedback in martial arts, do some characteristics also have side effects?"

Principal Sui curiously asked:

"Have the characteristics in your body shown side effects?"

The name of Meng Chuan’s [Horizontal Training Holy Body] characteristic, which gradually spread at the United University, was actually given by him...

"Not yet, but I wanted to learn about it."

Principal Sui nodded and said:

"You’re right, some characteristics indeed have side effects if excessively relied upon, differing in size and effect.

Like Yang Huan’s eye; every time he uses it, it consumes a varying amount of spiritual power depending on the depth.

In my observations, some characteristics, like people, do not remain the same.

They will increase in effect as martial arts advance and may even develop other effects.

For example, [Nine-Fingered Dragon Eruption] by the Divine Dragon Great Saint wasn’t initially considered the first characteristic of the Elephant Form Sect’s Dragon Form Boxing before reaching the Great Saint status.

Initially, Nine-Fingered Dragon Eruption was merely useful for practicing Dragon Form Boxing. As Saint Xun, the ’person,’ grew stronger, it evolved into multiple effects.

Furthermore, I don’t know much about specifics, as these are just patterns I’ve summarized myself and may not be accurate.

For example, my Golden Crow Holding Pill has never developed any other strange abilities.

Maybe... some characteristics can continually improve, who knows."

After speaking, Principal Sui cast his eyes towards him, the meaning clear...

"I have great expectations for your characteristic, which was unimpressive at first but is gradually rising, much like the Divine Dragon Great Saint’s Nine-Fingered Dragon Eruption.

With diligent learning and practice, given time, you may add another Great Saint to our Great Chu."

Meng Chuan smiled shyly and said:

"Principal, are you about to break through?"

"Soon, within the next year I’ll give it a try. Remember to keep it a secret for me. If I fail... let’s just pretend it never happened, hahaha."