The Nascent Soul cultivation techniques of the Lower Realm are more extensive in content, whereas the cultivation thods of the Fire Spirit Sect are more akin to Divine Powers. Such cultivation thods are often derided as the Left Path in the Lower Realm, pursued only by Freelance Cultivators and cultivators from Small Sects.
"The difference lies in..." Shi Feiyang flicked his folding fan, fanning himself a few tis as he spoke, "The seven kinds of Nascent Soul Realm Techniques, such as 'Heaven Burning Power' and 'Fire Lotus Technique,' all enable cultivators of Our Sect to smoothly cultivate the Refining Void Realm cultivation thod, the 'Sun-Devouring Immortal Technique'..."
"As for the distinctions, each type of Nascent Soul Realm technique initiates cultivation in a different area of the body."
"'Heaven Burning Power' opens the heart aperture as the Fire Aperture. When cultivated to minor accomplishnt, one can spew out a sea of fire with a single breath. When mastered, the cultivated spiritual fire can incinerate anything."
"'Fire Lotus Technique,' on the other hand, opens the spleen as a Fire Aperture, nurturing a Fire Lotus Seed..."
Shi Feiyang explained patiently.
'Heaven Burning Power' opens the heart aperture as the Fire Aperture? This reminded Xu Xing of the 'Yang Heart Technique' he had learned at the Pill Cauldron Sect.
The 'Yang Heart Technique' involved seizing external spiritual fire to refine a personal 'Yang Heart.' Once the Yang Heart was ford, its power was comparable to a Returning Core. Furthermore, one could later utilize this technique to achieve a Second Grade Thousand dicine Yang Dan.
Currently, although 'Heaven Burning Power' was of a much higher grade than the 'Yang Heart Technique,' their paths were similar, as both focused on opening the Yang Heart, or a Fire Aperture.
Could it be that the Pill Cauldron Sect of the Nanyan Continent has so connection with the Chiming Imperial Dynasty's Fire Prevention Departnt? Xu Xing mused.
The Fire Spirit Sect was not established much longer ago than the Pill Cauldron Sect, making a direct connection between the two Sects unlikely. However, the Fire Spirit Sect's cultivation thods were derived from the Chiming Imperial Dynasty's Fire Prevention Departnt...
Since the Fire Spirit Sect could obtain its heritage cultivation thods from the Chiming Imperial Dynasty's Fire Prevention Departnt, other Sects evidently could as well.
After suppressing this conjecture, Xu Xing continued to humbly ask Shi Feiyang about the intricacies of the other Nascent Soul cultivation techniques.
「Ti gradually passed...」
Two days later, Shi Feiyang had shared everything he knew about the seven kinds of Nascent Soul Realm Techniques with Xu Xing. This included precautions during cultivation, the resources needed for each stage, and more. He even disclosed confidential details such as the cultivation progress of House Elders practicing different Nascent Soul cultivation techniques.
"Brother Shi, you are truly kind and righteous. Xu Mou is imnsely grateful..." The mont Shi Feiyang finished speaking, Xu Xing imdiately expressed his gratitude, bowing deeply in thanks.
"Not at all, not at all..." Shi Feiyang smiled and waved his hand.
Although Xu Xing's status within the Fire Spirit Sect was lower than his, this was only an internal ranking. In the outside world, Shi Feiyang was expected to address Xu Xing as Senior. Since Xu Xing was not ashad to ask for guidance, how could he, Shi Feiyang, refuse to share his knowledge?
Of course, his positive attitude also stemd from the fact that Xu Xing joining his faction would bring him considerable benefits.
"Elder Xu, have you decided which cultivation thod to choose?" Shi Feiyang paused for a mont before asking.
"Since Brother Shi recomnded 'Heaven Burning Power' to Xu Mou, then it must be...the most suitable for . Xu Mou will choose this thod..." Xu Xing said after a mont of contemplation.
Hearing this, Shi Feiyang looked at Xu Xing with even greater satisfaction.
Next, Xu Xing took out his Fire Spirit Sect Elder Jade Card and placed it on the Jade Slip containing the 'Heaven Burning Power' cultivation thod.
The Elder Jade Card trembled slightly a few tis.
The Prohibition array outside the Jade Slip receded as if fire encountering water, slowly dispersing and revealing the Jade Slip within.
Xu Xing reached out and drew the Jade Slip into his palm.
At this mont, a hoarse yet resonant voice, powerful enough to be deafening, emanated from within the Scripture Pavilion. "The cultivation of 'Heaven Burning Power' is for a period of thirty years," the voice declared. "After thirty years, the Jade Slip must be returned..."
"'The one guarding the Scripture Pavilion is the Second Elder. His Realm is the sa as my Master's; both are at Half-step Void Cultivation,' Shi Feiyang transmitted.
'The Second Elder has always been aloof and is a solitary figure within the Sect,' Shi Feiyang added."
Xu Xing nodded upon hearing this but said nothing more.
Although those at Half-step Void Cultivation were powerful, considerably stronger than Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, they were, in fact, just remnants of a failed path, rely clinging to existence. Cultivators who fail their Breakthrough to the Refining Void Realm are generally referred to as being at Half-step Void Cultivation. They possess so of the power characteristic of the Refining Void Realm. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, those at Half-step Void Cultivation will find their Realm stagnant for the rest of their lives, thus remaining Shackled.
"I shall take my leave first," Shi Feiyang cupped his hands. "If Elder Xu has any need of , just send soone to Ink Bamboo Peak to summon ."
After watching Shi Feiyang depart, Xu Xing remained in the Scripture Pavilion for several more days, perusing so Classics before finally leaving.
「...」
After leaving the Scripture Pavilion, Xu Xing did not rush to leave the Fire Spirit Sect. Instead, he went to the Sect's Retainer Place, intending to collect his stipend from the Fire Spirit Sect for the next several decades. While inquiring about Wen Renlan, he had also learned a fair amount about the Fire Spirit Sect's internal affairs.
Newly joined House Elders of the Fire Spirit Sect were ostensibly entitled to at least three benefits. These enhanced three of the four crucial cultivation conditions—'Wealth, Companions, Law, and Land'—specifically improving 'Wealth,' 'Law,' and 'Land,' while excluding 'Companions.'
Wealth: The granting of an Immortal Field.
Law: The bestownt of Nascent Soul Realm Techniques.
Land: The assignnt of a Spirit Peak within the Sect.
Now that Xu Xing had obtained the Nascent Soul Realm Technique bestowed by the Fire Spirit Sect, his next objectives were to secure 'Wealth' and 'Land.'
「Soon after, at the Retainer Place.」
Xu Xing stated his identity and purpose.
"'It's the newly arrived Thirteenth Elder?'" The Deacon at the Retainer Place was montarily surprised when he heard Xu Xing state his na and present his Elder Token.
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