The myth begins with the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 243 Getting along
The Heavenly Gang has thirty-six forms, and the Earthly Fiends have seventy-two variations.

Ding Lin had certainly heard of them; in his memories of his past life, they were practically legendary. But the source of those memories was simply words recorded on paper.

When those illusions become reality, and he finds himself in them, the only two names Ding Lin can truly be sure of using are these two.

From the beginning of his cultivation to the present, the only education Ding Lin has received that can be considered systematic is the teachings of Yang Chan at the Lotus Pond. Admittedly, Yang Chan treated him very well, but at that time he was just a weak carp, and even he himself could not be sure how far he could cultivate in the future.

The depth of knowledge that Yang Chan imparted can be imagined.

What remains is the ancient texts he studied in order to cultivate the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique." These texts, some of which lead to the Golden Immortal realm, are sufficient for his current level of understanding, even if he only occasionally dabbles in them. However, this only scratches the surface of his knowledge.
Ding Lin actually lacked knowledge about anything beyond the realm of immortals.

Ding Lin heard what the stone monkey said and concluded that the Seventy-Two Transformations of Earthly Fiends could only be cultivated after reaching the Immortal Realm. Moreover, if one cultivated other techniques, this supernatural power could only be developed into ordinary transformations and would not have any additional effects. Only cultivators who practiced the "Celestial Immortal Technique" would reveal the hidden attributes. Each attribute transformation contained a law, and one could master it by thoroughly practicing it.

Only by mastering the laws can one become a Golden Immortal.

After ascending to immortality using the "Celestial Immortal Technique," supplementing it with the Seventy-Two Transformations of Earthly Fiends is truly a shortcut to advancement.

This is already an incredible temptation.

But this is nothing compared to the stone monkey's final, unfinished words.

"If you have the chance to cultivate the Celestial Immortal Technique to the Great Grade, remember this: you won't need to cultivate the Earthly Fiend Transformations anymore. Put all your strength into it, even if it means using any means necessary, and you must master the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang, or you will definitely regret it!"

The stone monkey must have fully mastered the 72 Transformations of the Earthly Fiends.

Now, Ding Lin naturally knows that the magical power of the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique" that he sensed before originated from the stone monkey.

What exactly does the Thirty-Two Transformations of the Heavenly Gang mean that made the Stone Monkey regret learning the Seventy-Two Transformations and say things like "I'll stop at nothing"?
Ding Lin's eyes flickered, but this was clearly not the time to delve into these matters. He suppressed his doubts, kept them in mind for the time being, and looked up at the Seven Fairies.

The stone monkey's immobilization technique was extraordinary, or rather, the magic power of a Golden Immortal was extremely domineering. Even though it had been lifted, Ding Lin's body still felt sluggish. He leaned on the door frame and sat down on the threshold, exhaled, nodded to the Seven Fairies to apologize for his rudeness, closed his eyes, circulated his qi, and regulated his breathing. It took him a while to fully recover.

It wasn't just that he was purely injured; he also gained something. After the stone monkey cast a spell on him and he sensed it with unparalleled clarity, Ding Lin completed the last few modifications to the Qi circulation of the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique" in one go, saving him two or three years of effort.

"Granddaughter, since it was just a false alarm, I'll take my leave now," Ding Lin said, standing up.

“This time, I have troubled Brother Jin again. It is my fault,” said the Seventh Fairy. She paused, then showed a sincere expression and said gratefully, “Brother Jin, thank you.”

"It's nothing, just like last time, I didn't help much." Ding Lin knew that the Seventh Fairy's gratitude referred to the fact that he had taken her with him when he went into hiding. "Besides," Ding Lin smiled, "if I hadn't brought my granddaughter along, I wouldn't have been able to get into this jade house to hide."

Ding Lin stepped out of the threshold. "Brother Jin."

Suddenly, the voices of the Seven Fairies came from behind.

Ding Lin turned around, somewhat puzzled.

“Your cultivation now requires a great deal of spiritual energy. If you remain in that pavilion, you will inevitably attract attention. This jade pavilion has the effect of gathering energy and can dissipate spiritual noises. Brother Jin, if you don't mind, you can cultivate in this jade pavilion for the next few days. Once you reach the Great Rank and are fully familiar with your own magical power, able to control it precisely, it won't be too late to leave,” said the Seventh Fairy.
"Then I, Jin, thank you, my granddaughter." Ding Lin thought for a moment, then agreed without refusing.

The boots landed, and the Seventh Fairy's heart returned to its original place. However, even though it was she who took the initiative to suggest it, and Ding Lin agreed so readily, she felt somewhat uncomfortable.

In fact, after saying those words, the Seventh Fairy regretted it somewhat. It wasn't that she was reluctant to part with the Jade House, but rather that although the house was exquisite, the interior space was only so big. If Ding Lin was cultivating here, where would she be? As a lone man and woman, they should avoid suspicion. She had acted impulsively in the moment without thinking things through. Now that she had calmed down, she realized that she wouldn't go back on her word, but it was only natural to feel a little conflicted.

After thinking it over, the seven fairies decided to stay temporarily in Ding Lin's pavilion.

She felt a little disappointed.

Once this relocation begins, who knows how long it will take?

“My previous cultivation was indeed quite noisy, and the concealment effect of this jade house is exactly what I need,” Ding Lin said. “I will trouble my granddaughter for a day or two. Once I have mastered the ‘Great Celestial Immortal Technique’ and can fully control my magic power, I will leave.”

"One or two days is enough?" The Seventh Fairy was somewhat surprised, and when Ding Lin said this, she felt guilty for her earlier thoughts.

“It’s inconvenient for a man and woman to be alone together. I, Jin, have no reason to live in a greenhouse while my granddaughter has to endure the elements outside. Just now, that monkey brother immobilized me, and by observing his magic power, I also understood the key points. I just need to practice a few more cycles to familiarize myself with it, and I should be able to fully control the technique,” ​​Ding Lin said.

Interpersonal relationships in this world are mostly based on personality and experience. Even immortals and gods are no exception, and may even be more so. When great power is in one's own hands, some things seem less important, and one becomes more unrestrained and does whatever one pleases.

In Ding Lin's previous life, books on interpersonal communication had been compiled into a system. While personality and communication habits were still related, some basic etiquette had become common sense. The principle that "too far away leads to resentment, too close leads to disrespect" was something even smart children understood.

Interpersonal relationships require give and take, but also require a sense of proportion.

Moreover, after hearing what the stone monkey said, Ding Lin had some other ideas about the Seven Fairies, so he would naturally be careful about his eating manners and not make it too unseemly.

“Actually, we shouldn’t have done this in the last day or two, but as my granddaughter said, this peach orchard is definitely not private property. If we make too much noise, I’m afraid I won’t be able to explain myself,” Ding Lin added.

“Brother Jin has the demeanor of a gentleman, no wonder…” the Seventh Fairy praised sincerely. She didn’t say anything more, but she still felt a little guilty. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Cultivation is an important matter, and breaking through a barrier is no ordinary thing. So, Brother Jin, I will temporarily take care of the mundane affairs to be settled these next few days. You just need to focus on your cultivation. You can use the jade house for now. Don’t worry about the time. You should practice your cultivation techniques until you are proficient and at ease.”

(End of this chapter)