Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 279 One Person, Two Masters
But when he turned to look at Xu Yunfan, he saw that his apprentice's expression was calm and deep. When he saw Zhan Yan looking at him with suspicion, he grinned, and a sound of metal and jade jingling seemed to flow from his spine.

It is precisely the unique "jade-like bones resonating" atmosphere of the Marrow Cleansing Realm that cannot be faked.

What alarmed him even more was that as Xu Yunfan's pores opened and closed, wisps of mercury-like blood vapor spontaneously rose, like a dragon in motion. Only when the "Thousand-Pound Mountain-Shaking Hammer Technique" was cultivated to perfection could such a sign appear!

“Master, in the small world secret realm, I obtained some opportunities that allowed me to break through two levels and directly enter the marrow cleansing stage.”

Upon hearing this, Bi Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Although demons and monsters are everywhere in the Small World Secret Realm, there are also many rare and precious materials that are nurtured within it. Although the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has dissipated over the past two thousand years, some of it has still survived within the secret realm. Over the years, there should be quite a few rare and precious materials available for harvesting."

Looking at the apprentice he had personally taught, Zhan Yan felt a surge of complex emotions that were hard to describe.

He gazed at the golden sound flowing between Xu Yunfan's spines, and it seemed as if the thunderous roar of a mountain collapsing when the Thousand-Pound Hammer Technique was perfected echoed in his ears.

The surging, mercury-like blood vapor is the "dragon marrow transformation" phenomenon that can only be recorded after the completion of the Thousand-Jin Mountain-Shaking Hammer Technique.

Even though Shenbing Ridge was destroyed, its heritage still survived. For the past three hundred years, no one in his lineage has been able to reach this level with the Thousand-Pound Mountain-Shaking Hammer Technique.

"well!"

Zhan Yan's throat bobbed, and his rough hands unconsciously clenched the teacup.

He recalled that when Xu Yunfan first entered the Weapon Forging Hall, he was still far from mastering even the basics of weaponry.

Now, that frail young man has actually reached the Marrow Cleansing Realm, and has even pushed the Thousand-Pound Mountain-Shaking Hammer Technique to the Perfect Realm, a level that no one has been able to reach for hundreds of years.

A surge of heat in his chest made his voice tremble: "The Heavenly Craft Cave Weapon Forging Hall... has finally produced a successor who can uphold the ancestral tablet!"

The teacup cracked in his palm, and the stench of blood mixed with the aroma of tea filled the air, but he was completely unaware.

Upon seeing this, Bi Yuan stood up, his black Taoist robe fluttering even without wind.

This Grandmaster of the Ninth Realm of Qi Refining bowed deeply to Zhan Yan, the tassels of his jade crown almost touching the ground: "Master Zhan, now that Divine Weapon Ridge is gone, Friend Xu's Thousand-Pound Mountain-Shaking Hammer Technique is beyond repair. The technique practiced by Hong Baichuan, the Sect Master of Tiangong Cave, is from the Sect Master's lineage and is not borrowed from others."

He straightened up, his eyes fixed intently on Zhan Yan.

"Qingwei Mountain is willing to offer the second seat of 'Xuantian Pavilion' to you. Young friend Xu need not change your allegiance; you can have two masters. Would Master Zhan agree to this?"

With a flick of his finger, he casually pulled out a book from his bosom, which was none other than "The Twelve Secrets of the Golden Gate and Jade Lock".

"This technique can help him refine the dragon marrow and blood essence into jade liquid. With the assistance of various treasures and secret medicines from my Daoist sect, he will surely achieve complete marrow cleansing within three years and directly enter the organ refining stage!"

Zhan Yan was deeply moved.

He knew all too well what this meant. Even at its peak, Shenbingling only managed to cultivate three elders at the Refining Organs Realm with half of the "Melt Weapon and Forge Bone Scripture." To this day, no one has been able to reach the level of the sect's founder, Ou Yezi.

Now, the Dao Sect is willing to offer its most treasured techniques without any demands, simply to make friends and gain a title. They are willing to offer their true teachings without hesitation.

"Sect Leader Bi, what a magnificent spirit you possess!"

Zhan Yan's gaze swept over the dragon scale armor at his disciple's waist, which was faintly burning. He suddenly understood why even someone like Bi Yuan had to humble himself and befriend him.

He was able to subdue an eighth-tier divine weapon and travel through a small, secret realm filled with demons and monsters, not only escaping unscathed but also seizing an opportunity to directly enter the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

From a Taoist perspective, it is naturally certain that Xu Yunfan is a person with great fortune.

"Does the sect leader know..."

Although Bi Yuan spoke with deep emotion and sincerity, Zhan Yan still felt somewhat disappointed at having to give up half of his beloved disciple.

His voice was hoarse, like the grinding of rusty anvils, "After mastering the Thousand-Pound Mountain-Shaking Hammer Technique, shouldn't it connect to the 'Eight Desolate Furnace Technique' of Divine Weapon Ridge?" His withered hand pointed to the sea of ​​clouds outside the hall, "If those seventy-two forging platforms were still there, why would we need..."

The unspoken words turned into a long sigh, causing the flame on the bronze cup beside him to flicker.

Xu Yunfan suddenly took half a step forward.

He said sincerely, "Master, there's no need to be so troubled. If you don't want to, there's no need to force you. Your disciple will not have any complaints!"

To be honest, he possesses many unique skills, so it doesn't matter whether he joins a Taoist sect or not. After he has mastered the Yi Jing Marrow Cleansing Technique to perfection, he can also use the Sword Pavilion's Empty Bright Sword Cleansing Technique to temper his internal organs.

A smile appeared on Zhan Yan's face, then he shook his head slightly and said, "The pool in Tiangong Cave is too small. It is a great thing that you can be accepted as a disciple by the Dao Sect in Tiangong Cave. It is a good thing for you, for me, and for Tiangong Cave. I will make the decision for you and agree!"

One person with two masters—no one can find fault with that.

Bi Yuan, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but smile. The more he looked at Xu Yunfan, the more pleasing he became. Who wouldn't like someone who respected his teacher so much? If he could take on such a disciple, even if the Heavenly Demon was hard to stop, he could still ensure the smooth continuation of the Dao Sect and plan for the future.

Xu Yunfan did not refuse. As Zhan Yan said, this was a great thing for Tiangong Cave, for him, and for his master Zhan Yan.

The Taoist sect has the longest history. Although it has experienced several crises of interruption of its lineage, it still stands strong today, which naturally means it has its own profound heritage.

If one can cultivate in the Taoist sect, one can truly learn the ultimate principles of martial arts in the world today and truly touch the ultimate path of martial arts.

He couldn't hinder Xu Yunfan's future.

Looking at the determination in his apprentice's eyes, he slowly nodded.

The tea reflected his slightly reddened eyes, as if he had brewed three hundred years of regrets into this cup of tea.

Zhan Yan looked up at Bi Yuan, a relieved smile flashing in his cloudy eyes, his voice hoarse like grinding iron: "Sect Master Bi, why aren't you taking on a disciple?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Bi Yuan was filled with joy, his eyes shining brightly. Suddenly, all thirty-six ever-burning lamps in the bronze hall flared up, illuminating the mural of the Patriarch in front of the Guest Hall with every detail.

"good!"

She sat down in the main seat again, her eyes fixed on him.

Xu Yunfan understood and naturally didn't put on airs; he lifted his clothes and knelt down.

The force of the three kowtows caused the bronze chimes hanging between the beams and pillars to ring spontaneously. During the final kowtow, the golden sound that erupted from the spine made the entire guest hall tremble slightly.

Bi Yuan naturally knew that he was sincere.

Bi Yuan clapped his hands and laughed, and a jade book flew out from his sleeve and landed in front of Xu Yunfan's knees: "This is the first nine volumes of the twelve gates of the Golden Gate and Jade Lock, which are just right for your cultivation in the Marrow Cleansing Realm."

"Thank you Master for giving me the Dharma!"

Xu Yunfan accepted it and kowtowed again.

After the ceremony, Xu Yunfan suddenly turned to Zhan Yan.

He picked up the teapot from the table, and with a slight exertion of his palm energy, the slightly cooled tea in the pot quickly boiled.

When the cup of tea reflecting the images of the master and his apprentice was handed to Zhan Yan.

"Master!"

(End of this chapter)