Please call me Dadaozu

Chapter 294 Choosing a Cultivation Technique, Taking the First Step in Body Refinement (4000 words)

Huo Lao's lips twitched; he could vaguely guess what the old man was thinking.

After some hesitation, he put the storage bag away.

Old Master Feng's smile widened as he pointed to the tall woman behind him and introduced her:
“Yuan Zhu, this is Feng Ling, who is of the same generation as you and is also at the Foundation Establishment stage. If you have some free time, you can have a chat.”

Feng Ling glanced at her grandfather helplessly; she was already over sixty.

Although he was considered young among Foundation Establishment cultivators, he could hardly be considered a peer of the person in front of him.

However, the woman still stepped forward, a smile on her face.

"I have met Fellow Daoist Zhang before. I have often heard of you, and I am honored to meet you today."

"Fellow Daoist Feng, you're too kind!"

Zhang Yuanzhu chuckled:
After exchanging a few polite words, the two entered the mountain range under the guidance of the Azure Thunder Dharma Lineage Mountain Master.

Thick, dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed and struck intermittently, destroying large swaths of trees.

Zhang Yuanzhu carefully observed his surroundings, his eyes filled with thought.

Beside them, Feng Ling and the young man transformed into rainbow light, flying side by side, while the woman pointed to the dark clouds in the sky:

"Brother Zhang, you've come at just the right time. A thunderstorm that covers the entire lineage like this only happens once a month, and it lasts for seven days. These days just happen to be the time of the thunderstorm."

"Once a month, this kind of environment is very suitable for cultivating lightning attribute techniques."

Zhang Yuanzhu's red robes fluttered as he sensed the abundant spiritual energy and leaping lightning around him.

"What you say is very true, fellow Daoist. After obtaining the cultivation technique, you may stay here to cultivate." The woman extended an invitation, her expression sincere.

The young man smiled but did not respond.

As the two talked along the way, Zhang Yuanzhu gradually became familiar with the Azure Thunder Dharma Lineage and gained a basic understanding of it.

In less than half a day, a valley came into view.

Zhang Yuanzhu and Huo Lao, led by Feng Laodao, entered the valley one after another.

They gazed at the ancient Taoist temple, which stood tall on the earth and pierced the dark clouds, their expressions growing more solemn.

Huo Lao transmitted his voice:
"This is the Azure Thunder Sect, a powerful artifact of the Azure Thunder lineage. When its lineage was at its peak, it was forged by several Condensing Fiend True Persons, making it extremely powerful."

Zhang Yuanzhu's eyes gleamed as he observed the Taoist temple before him.

Through the ancient, dilapidated walls, one can clearly perceive the immense power contained within.

Such power is considered formidable even for someone at the Condensing Fiend Realm.

Old Master Feng, still smiling, led the two forward to the front of the Taoist temple.

He extended his palm and formed a hand seal.

Crunch!

The rusty door was opened wide, revealing the interior.

Bronze lamps are inlaid in the wall, their flickering flames dispelling the darkness.

A deity with a blurred face stands on a high platform, with long wooden tables on both sides, filled with spiritual fruits, spiritual wine, and food.

Ta-ta-ta~
The young man stepped forward and followed behind Old Feng into the Taoist temple, where he sat down at the second wooden table on the right.

Huo Lao sat upright on the right side at the head of the table.

Below him stood a tall woman draped in a purple cloak.

As everyone completed their foundation-building and major repairs, they took their seats in turn, and the banquet began.

Old Master Feng raised his wine glass, his expression solemn:

"In the past, the Zhuoyang lineage extended a helping hand in times of crisis, continuing the lineage. Today, Yuanzhu has come here to observe the cultivation method, and we naturally have no objection."

The old Taoist priest picked up his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Zhang Yuanzhu smiled, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Let us drink together, esteemed seniors!"

In an instant, the atmosphere inside the Taoist temple became lively.

They might discuss interesting anecdotes about spiritual practice, talk about scriptures and doctrines, or practice magical arts.
After an unknown amount of time, Old Feng coughed lightly, drawing everyone's attention.

"Yuan Zhu's talent is astonishing; does he have a Daoist companion?"

Zhang Yuanzhu remained calm and swallowed the spiritual fruit in his palm:
"In this life, I only seek to climb the Great Dao; I have no other desires!"

The voice was soft, yet undeniably firm.

Master Feng laughed heartily: "What a fine character! Your determination to seek the Dao is so unwavering. No wonder you have achieved such great things."

After a brief exchange, the banquet continued.

After an unknown amount of time, one Foundation Establishment cultivator after another got up and left.

Only four people remained inside the Taoist temple.

Feng Laodao looked down at the young man and sighed inwardly.

The next moment, his knuckles slightly bent, and he lightly tapped the wooden table.

"Old Fire Ghost and Yuan Zhu, now that you've had your fill of food and drink, we won't linger any longer."

"Please come with me!"

He glanced slightly to the side and looked at his granddaughter.

"Ling'er, you come too."

As the words fell, he stood up and walked towards the side hall.

Zhang Yuanzhu stood up, placed one arm on the hilt of his sword, and followed.

Entering from the side hall, one climbs the long bronze staircase, continuously ascending upwards.

Finally, the four of them stopped in front of a bronze gate.

Old Master Feng clasped his hands together, forming a series of hand seals. The light above the gate shimmered and the patterns flickered, eventually dimming and slowly dissipating.

Crunch!

The bronze gate opened, and the four people entered one by one.

The moment Zhang Yuanzhu stepped in, his vision suddenly opened up, and the entire hall was flashing with lightning.

Blue, gold, purple, and azure lightning bolts streaked across the hall, illuminating the space and dispelling the darkness.

A jade platform stands in the center of the hall, upon which lie stacks of jade slips and ancient books.

He followed the old Taoist priest and slowly walked to the jade platform, gazing at the books and jade slips enveloped in lightning.

The young man silently counted in his mind, there were five in total.

Old Master Feng stood in front of the young man and whispered:
"These are all lightning-attribute cultivation methods that can lead directly to the Condensation of Evil Realm. There are five in total. You can choose one to cultivate."

An aged hand was stretched out and gently waved.

The lightning surrounding the jade slips and books dissipated with a roar, revealing their true forms.

Zhang Yuanzhu's deep, double pupils scanned the martial arts techniques.

He stretched out his palm, picked up the leftmost jade slip, and probed it with his spiritual sense.

The five large characters "Heavenly Punishment Thunder Prison Technique" came to mind, along with a basic introduction to this technique.

Heavenly punishment is merciless, thunderous prison locks the dragon; destruction leads to rebirth, and life is sought amidst death. This is a cultivation technique that combines body tempering and spiritual practice simultaneously, and its methods are extremely dangerous.

He frowned slightly, shook his head, and put the jade slip down.

Then, he picked up an ancient book, looked at the cover and began to read it carefully.

Thunderous sounds break through barriers, lightning dispels demons, and all evils flee. Even with only the basic parts, he could tell that this was a work of demon-slaying and killing.

After studying the contents that could be viewed once, Zhang Yuanzhu put down the ancient book again and picked up other cultivation methods to read.

Time passed by, and all around was quiet except for the sound of pages turning.

Half an hour later.

After reviewing all the cultivation techniques, Zhang Yuanzhu turned to face Old Master Feng directly.

Clenched fists and cupped hands!
"Senior, of these five cultivation techniques, apart from the Heavenly Punishment Thunder Prison Technique, which one has the most practitioners in your lineage and is the most profound in its cultivation?"

Old Master Feng looked slightly surprised, but still responded:
"The Thunder Sound Subduing Demon Scripture and the Purple Lightning and Green Frost Record are the two cultivation methods that have been practiced the most throughout history, and both have had sages who broke through to the Condensing Evil Realm."

"The other three cultivation techniques are actually much less."

In that instant, the old Taoist seemed to understand something, a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and he chuckled softly:
"Yuanzhu, if you choose these two cultivation methods, you can study the corresponding insights, and even the ancient texts on cultivation methods that True Person Ningsha once practiced." The young man nodded, a smile on his face.

For him, the technique itself was secondary; what mattered most was possessing the [Special Attribute] Soul, which could save him a lot of effort.

If what the old Taoist priest said is true, then we only need to choose one of the two cultivation methods, "Thunder Sound Subduing Demon Scripture" and "Purple Lightning and Green Frost Record".

Zhang Yuanzhu's mind raced as he recalled the two cultivation texts. The Thunder Sound Subduing Demon Scripture was explosive and powerful, almost perfectly embodying the majestic might of thunder.

"The Record of Purple Lightning and Green Frost" takes an unconventional approach, with lightning as the body and frost as the spirit, and the yin and yang cycle knocking on the gates of heaven.

This seems to be a cultivation technique involving Yin and Yang.

The reason he said "seems" is because he hadn't read the entire manual and could only speculate.

After some thought, Zhang Yuanzhu quickly made a decision.

The Record of Purple Lightning and Green Frost!
He considered himself outstanding enough in attacking and killing, but the way of Yin and Yang was the path he had planned for himself.

From planting red lotuses under the snow to the Qiankun Seal, these were all attempts, and this time is no different.

"Senior Feng, I wish to cultivate the 'Record of Purple Lightning and Green Frost'."

"it is good!"

A glint of light flashed in the old Taoist's cloudy eyes as he glanced at his granddaughter behind him.

He then took out a worn jade slip and a book from his pocket and handed them over.

"The jade slip is the original cultivation method used by the predecessors of the lineage, and the book records some cultivation insights."

Zhang Yuanzhu reached out and took the jade slip and the book, carefully examining the two items.

If he weren't in a Taoist temple, he would have definitely taken charge to check if the person possessed the [Special Attribute] Soul.

"Thank you for your help, Senior!"

Put away the jade slips and ancient books.

The young man cupped his hands in thanks.

"There's no need for that. Our two lineages are closely connected, and helping each other is only natural."

The old man waved his hand, completely unconcerned.

Then he stretched out his hand, pointing at the woman behind him:

"By the way, Ling'er is also practicing the technique 'Purple Lightning and Green Frost Record'. You can exchange ideas with each other."

"I see."

Zhang Yuanzhu let his arms hang naturally at his sides and began to seriously examine the woman for the first time.

He wore a purple cloak over a light blue shirt, was tall and slender, with silky hair that cascaded over his shoulders. His face was cold and hard, exuding a strong aura.

Feeling the intense gaze directed at her, Feng Ling vaguely guessed what her grandfather was thinking.

He sighed softly to himself.

The surface remains unchanged, and the story is told softly:
"If you use some lightning-attribute spiritual objects to practice this technique, the speed will be faster and it will be easier to get started."

As the words fell, a hand reached out, and a wooden box appeared between the five fingers.

With a gentle toss, the wooden box landed in front of the young man.

Huo Lao, who had remained silent, frowned slightly. The Azure Thunder Dharma Lineage had only provided the cultivation method; was this action an attempt to perpetuate their past friendship?
Zhang Yuanzhu remained silent, then grinned and grabbed the wooden box.

"In that case, thank you very much, Senior Sister Feng. Please give me more guidance on cultivation techniques."

"It's alright. If you have any questions, feel free to come to me."

As Feng Laodao watched the two exchange words, his smile deepened.

"Yuanzhu, you've traveled a long way, this is where it ends today."

After saying that, he led the group away from the hall and out of the Taoist temple.

In the valley, Old Master Feng instructed his granddaughter:

"Ling'er, find a cave for these two distinguished guests to cultivate in."

The woman nodded slightly and led the two men to the side.

Zhang Yuanzhu surveyed the surrounding environment. It was lush and green, with deep vegetation, but the surrounding cliffs bore some scorch marks.

Although this place is a valley, it covers an area of ​​hundreds of miles and is rich in spiritual energy, making it a treasure land for cultivation.

The youth and the old man walked side by side, looking inward into the depths of their hearts.

The mirror surface is composed of red and blue light, indicating the level: Foundation Establishment Level 1 (91.25%).

Zhang Yuanzhu suddenly spoke:
"Elder Huo, I need to stay here to cultivate for a while. The Zhuoyang lineage still needs you to preside over it. You can go back first."

He wanted to take this opportunity to break through to a new level in one go, which might take some time.

Huo Lao hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded in agreement.

The Azure Thunder lineage has reached such a level that it should not harm its own disciples. As for the rest, the young man can decide for himself.

"I will leave tomorrow. The lineage is weak, and it is indeed not easy to stay for long."

The two spoke calmly and made no attempt to conceal their voices, which Feng Ling heard clearly.

However, she remained calm and led the two to choose two cave dwellings before slowly leaving.

Inside the cave, Zhang Yuanzhu scanned the surroundings with his spiritual sense, confirming that there were no detection methods available, and then set up an array.

Then, he took out a meditation cushion and sat down cross-legged.

A hand extends, radiance bursts forth, and the tattered jade slip emerges.

He did not immediately take control, but instead used his spiritual sense to probe and examine the cultivation technique.

The true essence of "The Record of Purple Lightning and Green Frost" was revealed before him, and as time passed, he gained a deeper understanding of this cultivation method.

Zhang Yuanzhu's guess was correct; this was indeed a cultivation technique involving the Yin-Yang path, which was very suitable for him.

Moreover, the jade slip also records some corresponding spells and methods for crafting spiritual artifacts.

"Spells and magical artifacts are acceptable. After changing your cultivation method, you can try to cultivate."

Zhang Yuanzhu muttered to himself.

With a thought, the jade slip in his palm disappeared, and the mirror composed of red and blue divine light deep within his mind underwent a slight change.

Control: [Level 2] Jade Slip (Characteristic: Soul)
"soul?"

Zhang Yuanzhu spoke softly, a smile playing on his lips.

The moment he took control, his body instinctively felt as if he had practiced the technique called "Purple Lightning and Azure Frost Record" countless times.

The body can adapt to every detail on its own.

At this moment, the young man stopped abruptly, immediately changing his mind about changing his fundamental principles, and instead began to observe the mirror of his inner world.

[Level 2] Trait: Soul!
This was the first time he had encountered a soul of this level. Was it because the person who had previously possessed this jade slip was so powerful?
Zhang Yuanzhu made a guess in his mind, and then looked at his heart with his spiritual sense. There was a thunder seed the size of a soybean, which released lightning to temper his body.

The young man raised both palms, made hand seals, and fully activated the Thunder Seed.

Crackling!

Thunder surged around his body, grinding against every inch of his flesh and blood, and his bone marrow gradually became shrouded in a light purple hue.

Time passed, and I don't know how much time has gone by.

bang~
The first seed has been completely used up.

The bone marrow also turned a pale purple color and circulated within the bones.

'The first stage of the Body Refining Technique, the Thunder Seed entering the body to refine the marrow, is now one-third complete.'

Zhang Yuanzhu murmured to himself.

Next, it's time to change the foundation.

A solemn look flashed in his eyes as he took out the wooden box given to him by Feng Ling from his pocket.

A flick of the fingertip.

Click!

The wooden box was opened, revealing a purple crystal.

The crystals were irregularly shaped, with wisps of lightning like purple snakes coiling around them.

(End of this chapter)