Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

Before long, a familiar figure in black robes appeared on the high platform in the center of the hall.

It was the black-robed Foundation Establishment cultivator who hosted the last trade fair.

He surveyed the entire room, an invisible pressure spreading out, and the noisy voices quickly subsided.

After adhering to the same rules prohibiting killing and looting, the trade fair officially began.

However, as the light curtain that enveloped the surrounding stalls faded, Chen Xu's breath caught in his throat.

At each stall, jade slips and books were piled up like mountains.

A dazzling array of cultivation techniques and secret arts, as well as the inheritance of various immortal cultivation skills, were laid out on top like cabbages.

The grades range from the early stage of Qi Refining to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with all grades available.

The sheer number and variety of the items far exceeded Chen Xu's expectations.

"Hiss..." Gasps of cold air echoed throughout the hall.

"This...how is this possible?" A trembling voice rang out not far from Chen Xu:

"The Lesser Cloud and Rain Manual... I toiled for three years as a laborer just to get the complete copy! And there's a whole bunch of it here?!"

Another voice, equally astonished, exclaimed: "The Golden Light Technique? Isn't that the Golden Saber Sect's secret technique? How come it's here too?"

"Look! Is that pile of second-tier alchemy inheritance?"

"They dare to sell this by weight?"

Chen Xu's heart was pounding. After the initial shock, a huge sense of doubt and chill instantly surged into his heart.

The teachings should not be easily passed on; this is almost a consensus in the cultivation world.

These excellent techniques and skills are the foundation for sects and families to maintain their superior status.

It is also a means of controlling resources and suppressing the strength of independent cultivators.

Mass-producing and selling martial arts techniques like this is tantamount to digging up the ancestral graves of all those who have already benefited.

How could those sects and aristocratic families tolerate this?

Once these cultivation techniques are passed down widely... the underlying structure of Nanjiang will be completely overturned.

In the past, if a cultivator wanted to learn a skill, he either had to join a sect and endure the strict sect rules and the long road to advancement.

They either had to rely on a powerful family and sign a contract to sell themselves into servitude.

You either have to go bankrupt or gamble on the black market to see if you can find a heirloom.

But now the situation is completely different.

Chen Xu's mind raced as he analyzed the possibilities that lay ahead.

With so many low-priced inheritances, it means that almost any independent cultivator with a little wealth can try one or two skills.

Alchemy, talisman making, array formation, weapon crafting, puppet making... among all the arts of cultivation, there's bound to be one that suits you.

As more cultivators master these skills, supply exceeds demand, causing the prices of elixirs, talismans, and other such items to plummet.

The cost of raw materials for making elixirs and talismans will rise, creating a vicious cycle.

After all, in any industry, as long as a large number of people flock in, the final result will inevitably be extreme involution and meager profits.

The arts of cultivating immortality are no exception.

This trade fair left Chen Xu completely baffled: "Why would the Dark Pavilion do this?"

"What's the point?"

"What benefit does the Dark Pavilion gain from breaking the rules and creating chaos?"

Chen Xu's brows were furrowed beneath his black robe, sensing an impending storm.

But thinking about these things now is useless. Whether the water in this pool is muddy or not is something a mere Qi Refining cultivator like myself can't change.

But the opportunity to purchase the inheritance of the martial arts technique at a low price right now is not to be missed.

Thinking of this, Chen Xu immediately took action, quickly searching among the densely packed stalls.

His own attack methods are limited, mainly relying on talismans and Concentration Strike to attack enemies.

Chen Xu decided to make up for his weaknesses by choosing a manual, a sword manual, and a fist manual.

And a whole host of cultivation arts and crafts, including puppetry, music, weapon crafting, pharmacy, and more.

In the end, after settling the bill, I found that I had only spent a little over three thousand spirit stones, which was excellent value for money.

However, the highest level of inheritance sold at the trade fair is only Tier 2.

The cultivation techniques are only available from the Qi Refining stage to the Foundation Establishment stage.

After buying what he needed, Chen Xu had no intention of staying there, so he left Dark City and prepared to wait for Qing Ling outside the city.

As you pass through the city gate, a biting cold wind hits you in the face.

Qingling had been waiting outside for a while, and upon seeing Chen Xu come out, she immediately waved:

"Senior brother, you're finally out!"

Looking at Qingling's excited expression, Chen Xu figured she must have gained a lot.

……

Two months later, the two returned to Mo Fu Peak.

"Finally back!" Qingling said, looking at the familiar mountain gate.

"Senior brother, I'll head back to Qingzhu Pavilion now. I'll come find you and Xiao Jin again tomorrow."

After Qingling left, Chen Xu also turned around and returned to his cave.

The array of light closed, isolating the outside world from the noise.

With a slight thought, he released Xiao Jin and then entered the cultivation room.

Chen Xu sat cross-legged, let out a long sigh, and took out the newly purchased cultivation technique inheritance.

He first picked up the jade slip containing the movement technique and immersed his consciousness into it.

"My body moves like flowing clouds, my steps tread upon towering mountains. My breath flows from the spring of my head, my will follows my thoughts..."

This technique is called "Treading Clouds Mountain". The opening mental cultivation method is simple and profound. When mastered, one can walk on air for a short time.

If combined with other movement techniques, its uses are endless.

Chen Xu possessed considerable talent in movement techniques, so he planned to first cultivate the "Treading Cloud Mountain" technique.

As for the other two martial arts manuals, they are "Thousand Swords Technique" and "Insidious Poison Palm".

The Thousand Swords Technique is a unique method of controlling swords to form arrays. It allows one to manipulate multiple flying swords to create a powerful sword array, but it requires a very high level of spiritual awareness.

The "Insidious Poison Palm" is extremely vicious; once struck, it causes the poison to enter the body, damaging one's very essence.

However, the cultivation conditions are extremely demanding, and Chen Xu plans to study this palm technique one last time.

This trade fair was indeed very fruitful; there are so many techniques to study.

Then Chen Xu suppressed his thoughts and began to cultivate "Treading Cloud Mountain".

At first, his steps were sluggish, and his movements were not as smooth as when he used the Shadow Step.

But just ten days later, the sluggish feeling disappeared by more than half.

Chen Xu's figure flashed and moved within the training room, his speed so fast that he left a faint afterimage behind him.

Moreover, this movement technique consumes far less spiritual energy than expected, and the power of each step is used to the fullest extent without any waste.

Soon, two months later.

Inside the cave, Chen Xu's thoughts stirred, and his figure vanished without warning, appearing at the cave entrance ten zhang away the next moment.

He lightly touched the ground with his toes, and an invisible wave of energy quickly condensed.

Then, as if stepping on invisible steps, Chen Xu was lifted into the air, his figure moving rapidly through the air.

"Stepping on the Cloud Mountain", great success!

In just two months, he went from being a novice to mastering the techniques.

If word got out about this speed, it would be enough to leave many cultivators speechless.

Chen Xu landed steadily, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, his movements were far faster than before.

If combined with the unpredictable stealth of the Shadow Step, Chen Xu was confident he could escape using his movement technique if he encountered an ordinary mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

With this in mind, Chen Xu returned to the cultivation room and entered the mysterious jade slip space, preparing for a real battle.