Mortal Cultivation to Immortality: I Have 108,000 Techniques

"Zhang Jun criticized Vice Sect Leader Ma, and someone reported him to the authorities. He was convicted of disrespecting his elders and has been transferred out of Caixia Mountain to guard a silver mine."

The disciple finished speaking quickly, and as if afraid of being seen, hurriedly left.

In this way...

It makes sense that Zhang Yi was ignored by the instructors of the Hundred Forging Hall.

"I've been struck by lightning!"

Zhang Yi could only sigh helplessly.

He and Zhang Jun were from the same hometown, and it was Zhang Jun who introduced him to the mountain. He was probably also resented by Deputy Sect Leader Ma.

Within the Seven Mysteries Sect, the highest-ranking members are the Sect Master Wang Juechu and the three Deputy Sect Masters.

Secondly, there were some elders and hall masters.

Next are the Dharma protectors and highly skilled inner disciples.

There are four halls each at the inner and outer gates.

Disciples from different branches have different statuses and treatments.

Disciples of the Seven Absolutes Hall can directly learn the sect's unique skills, have the opportunity to become disciples of the sect leader or elders, and after completing their apprenticeship, they can assume important positions such as protectors.

Disciples of the Hundred Forging Hall need to learn basic internal skills for two years before they can become apprentices to a master or join the Seven Absolutes Hall.

The latter faces an additional hurdle, making its prospects and status far inferior to the former.

Zhang Jun is a disciple of the Hundred Forging Hall. He has offended the powerful and influential Vice Sect Master Ma. How could he possibly have a good life?

The instructors' disregard for Zhang Yi was perhaps partly motivated by a desire to curry favor with Vice Master Ma.

This matter was most likely approved by Vice Hall Master Gu.

after all.

Zhang Yi is just a new disciple, what kind of trouble can he cause?

If Vice Hall Master Gu gets the support of Vice Sect Master Ma, it wouldn't be a bad idea to drop the "Vice" title!

Zhang Yi returned to his residence and silently pondered a way to break the deadlock.

"Since Vice Sect Leader Ma didn't take direct action, and the instructors simply ignored me instead of driving me down the mountain."

This shows that the rules of the Seven Mysteries Sect are still somewhat useful; no matter how high one's power, one cannot act recklessly.

"In that case, I'll bring out the rules of the sect."

The next day.

While other newly initiated disciples gathered in the square to practice basic skills such as standing meditation and horse stance.

Zhang Yi also appeared before Vice Hall Master Gu.

When Vice Hall Master Gu saw Zhang Yi, he seemed quite surprised and asked curiously, "Why is there another new disciple?"

His tone turned stern, "Where have you been all these days? If you don't want to stay in the sect, you can take your travel expenses and go down the mountain!"

Zhang Yi remained calm, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Master, please forgive me. Perhaps I am too foolish to meet the expectations of all the instructors, and so far no one is willing to teach me."

The only solution is to ask the sect leader to make the decision.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Deputy Hall Master Gu looked enlightened. "Being slow-witted isn't a big deal. As the saying goes, diligence can make up for lack of talent."

Zhang Yi felt a slight sense of relief.

According to the rules of the Seven Mysteries Sect, the Hundred Forging Hall has the responsibility of instructing disciples.

Since Zhang Yi brought it up himself, Vice Hall Master Gu must make proper arrangements for Zhang Yi.

If I can pass this test and cultivate with the other disciples, that would be the best outcome.

"but."

Deputy Hall Master Gu changed the subject, looked around, and pretended to be troubled. "The hall is short-staffed, and the instructors all have their own responsibilities. I'm afraid we can't arrange for you to join."

Zhang Yi's heart, which had just been at ease, was now on edge again.

If Vice Hall Master Gu doesn't abide by the rules, then he should be left aside.

He has other options, but they involve some risks.

He didn't want to take any risks unless absolutely necessary.

"Come with me."

After pondering for a moment, Vice Hall Master Gu suddenly called out and turned to walk towards a stone house.

Zhang Yi's heart stirred, and he already had a guess.

Even without a teacher, as long as he is given a manual of internal energy cultivation techniques, he can try to cultivate on his own.

He was confident that he could comprehend the basic internal skills and would not make any mistakes in his practice.

Just as he expected.

Inside the stone house stood rows of bookshelves, filled with many books.

Zhang Yi's gaze swept across the area and he spotted familiar internal energy cultivation techniques such as "Zhengyang Jin" and "Fenshan Qi".

Vice Hall Master Gu ignored these basic internal skills and went straight to the deepest part of the stone house.

He came out quickly, holding a thin, dusty book in his hand.

"Although you have no one to guide you, I, the master of this hall, can offer you some additional compensation."

As he spoke, Deputy Hall Master Gu handed over the book in his hand.

Zhang Yi took the book; it looked thin, but it felt quite substantial in his hand.

Despite being left in a corner for who knows how many years, it showed no signs of mold or rot, and the paper quality was excellent.

The book has four small characters embossed in gold on it.

"The Moon-Breaking Sword Technique?"

Zhang Yi murmured to himself.

"That's right!"

Vice Hall Master Gu nodded emphatically and said, "This is the truly profound mental cultivation method of our sect, far superior to the likes of 'Zheng Yang Jin'."

If you can master this skill, you'll be no less capable than a core disciple of the Seven Absolutes Hall.

Zhang Yi naturally didn't believe it.

Can there really be such a thing as a free lunch?

If the "Broken Moon Sword Technique" is truly a profound mental cultivation method, it is comparable to the ultimate skills of the Seven Absolutes Hall.

How could it have been left abandoned in a corner of the Hundred Forging Hall, gathering dust in vain?

A thought flashed through Zhang Yi's mind: "There must be something fishy going on here!"

Deputy Hall Master Gu didn't want to give Zhang Yi another chance to speak. He patted Zhang Yi's shoulder and said earnestly, "This mental cultivation method is different from ordinary internal cultivation. It emphasizes the word 'enlightenment'."

Basic skills like horse stance are secondary, so you don't need to practice them with the other disciples.

That's all.

Deputy Hall Master Gu urged Zhang Yi repeatedly, "The library is a sensitive place, we can't stay any longer, let's go quickly."

Helpless, Zhang Yi had no choice but to take the "Broken Moon Sword Manual" and leave.

Outside the stone house.

Vice Hall Master Gu watched Zhang Yiyuan leave, then slowly shook his head. "That old scoundrel Ma is untrustworthy and vindictive. Your staying on the mountain will bring you more trouble than good."

I hope you can understand my good intentions.

He did not deceive Zhang Yi. The "Broken Moon Sword Technique" was obtained by an elder by chance and brought back to the sect. It was indeed a profound mental cultivation method.

That elder was only a beginner in cultivation, yet his swordsmanship was already superb, ranking him among the top ten masters in the sect.

Unfortunately.

Since that elder, let alone anyone mastering the "Broken Moon Sword Technique," there have been very few people who can even understand it.

The vast majority of disciples, after reading this sword manual, believed that it was not an internal skill at all, but rather a travelogue about appreciating the scenery under the moon!

However, that elder was too talented and comprehended a sword technique from it, but he did not pass on the sword technique to his disciples, only passing on the useless "Broken Moon Sword Manual".

Deputy Hall Master Gu also thought so.

Otherwise, this sword technique would have been collected by the Seven Absolutes Hall long ago, and wouldn't have remained in the Hundred Forging Hall.

Since Zhang Yi couldn't master the sword technique or any other internal energy cultivation method, he could live and eat for free on the mountain for two years.

At that time.

Deputy Hall Master Gu could easily find an excuse to send Zhang Yi down the mountain and back home.

That night.

Moon stars are rare.

Zhang Yi sat on the couch, holding the book "Broken Moon Sword Manual" in his hands.

He read each word intently: "When the sun shines, its light is abundant; when the sun sets, its light fades..."

This likely refers to the unusual phenomena caused by the gathering and dissipation of vital energy.

Zhang Yi's body in this life comes from a poor farming family.

There was an old scholar in the village who had some education, and he learned some characters from him.

Now that I'm looking at the mental cultivation method, I can understand most of it, so I'm not completely clueless.

Without realizing it.

Midday on the moon.

Zhang Yi also felt a wave of fatigue.

This "Broken Moon Sword Technique" is profound and obscure. With his limited knowledge, it is truly difficult for him to figure it out.

However, one must not be careless in cultivating internal strength; one must understand each word clearly.

Within the Seven Mysteries Sect, there has never been a shortage of disciples who have gone astray in their cultivation of internal energy, leading to qi deviation and demonic possession.

In mild cases, their skills are damaged; in severe cases, they die on the spot.

Most disciples use "Zhengyang Jin" as their basic internal skill because it is easy to learn and practice, and has extremely low risk.

"Perhaps Vice Hall Master Gu entrusted this sword technique to me in the hope that I would give up when faced with difficulties."

Or perhaps, to curry favor with that Vice Sect Master Ma, he wanted me to cultivate on my own, only to suffer a qi deviation and die?

Zhang Yi put down the book in his hand and thought to himself.

He suddenly chuckled, "Although this sword technique is difficult, it is not entirely beyond my comprehension, so I still have a chance to master it."

As for Vice Hall Master Gu, Vice Sect Master Ma, and the others, they will be able to demand an explanation from them if the opportunity arises in the future.

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