Chapter 210: Eternal Damnation

Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Eternal Damnation

’The Nangong Family really spared no expense, providing an Intermediate Magic and an Advanced Magic to support Nangong Mu’s Cultivation. However, both are the kind of Magic favored by Evil Cultivators.’

Liu Chen couldn’t help but shake his head. ’The Yin Yang Harmony Skill is worth studying, but I won’t use such a method to improve myself. Even with the Spirit Devouring Technique allowing me to rapidly accumulate Spiritual Power, I still wouldn’t resort to that to raise my Cultivation.’

’The reason is simple: there’s no need. My Cultivation speed isn’t slow, so there’s absolutely no reason to absorb the Spiritual Power of other Cultivators—power that is impure and mottled compared to my own—just to raise my Cultivation level.’

There are generally two ways to break through in Cultivation. Cultivators from Noble Families and Sects break through according to the Realms defined by their Cultivation Techniques. Most Loose Cultivators, however, do not operate this way. They simply store Spiritual Power frantically within their bodies and attempt to break through to the next Realm.

Simply put, breaking through to the next Realm is actually quite simple. Once you reach the minimum threshold for a Realm, you can attempt to advance to the next one.

In a sense, this was the original Cultivation Technique: with no formal method, one relied entirely on absorbing Spiritual Qi to nourish the body and achieve a transformation. But this method has long been abandoned; the risks are too high.

The advent of Cultivation Techniques opened up a stable path forward. However, most Cultivators don’t study their techniques in depth; being able to circulate Spiritual Power is enough for them. Subsequently, once they meet certain conditions, they directly attempt to break through to the next Realm.

’Even my two junior sisters don’t have a deep understanding of the Purple Bamboo Scripture, and that’s only because I’ve explained it to them many times. Otherwise, their comprehension would be even shallower.’

’For a normal Cultivator, a Cultivation Technique is fine as long as it works. There’s no need to study it deeply. Or rather, that’s the norm. But I have the boon of Proficiency. Every time I reach a new Realm, I not only know the ’how’ but also the ’why’. Therefore, I have what it takes to transform a Cultivation Technique into something Unique.’

’Under these circumstances, my strength and foundation are the strongest they can be. If I were to damage that foundation by absorbing Spiritual Power cultivated by other Cultivators, the loss would far outweigh the gain.’

’Still, cultivating these two Magic skills is necessary. Although I wouldn’t normally use the Yin Yang Harmony Skill, I have a Spirit Ghost inside me. I can accumulate Yang Attribute Spiritual Power myself, while the Spirit Ghost accumulates Yin Attribute Spiritual Power. Perhaps that could achieve a different kind of effect. It’s just an experiment, though. If it doesn’t work, I’ll have only wasted a few days.’

’The same goes for the High Level Spirit Devouring Technique. Devouring the Spiritual Power of other Cultivators is just one of its uses. If it can directly seize the Spiritual Power of others, then its speed at absorbing Spiritual Qi goes without saying. I plan to adapt it into a technique for rapidly absorbing Spiritual Qi to restore my own power.’

’Even if the plan fails, it’s still an Advanced Magic. Learning it certainly won’t be a loss.’

"Is that all?"

Liu Chen looked at the Hundred Ghosts Elder. He had to admit, the current Nangong Mu really did look like the Hundred Ghosts Elder, provided one ignored his Cultivation level.

"This old slave... cannot recall any more."

The Hundred Ghosts Elder was being quite frank. Nangong Mu’s Spiritual Wisdom had been sealed, which would inevitably affect his memories. Liu Chen had known this would happen. Still, it wasn’t a bad trade. Exchanging a completely uncooperative Nangong Mu for the now-obedient Hundred Ghosts Elder was more than worth it.

As for the two Magic skills in his hands, Liu Chen would cultivate them with caution. If he discovered anything amiss, he would abandon them immediately.

The thirtieth of October was the last day of the Great Xia Dynasty’s festival. After today, tomorrow would be the day they returned to Purple Cloud Valley. Liu Chen was quite looking forward to it.

According to his master and mistress, he would be able to formally become their disciple after returning. Then, they would truly be his Master and Mistress.

At first, Liu Chen hadn’t felt any anticipation about formally becoming a disciple, but as the time drew near, he began to feel a little apprehensive.

The thirtieth was a peaceful day. Liu Chen spent the morning cultivating the Barrier Technique, and this Intermediate Magic finally became Unique just before his return to Purple Cloud Valley.

The Barrier’s shielding ability reached the absolute limit of his imagination. Even if he unleashed the Celestial Thunder Technique inside it, the Hundred Ghosts Elder couldn’t sense the slightest fluctuation. From now on, he wouldn’t have to worry about attracting unwanted attention when breaking through or cultivating.

In the afternoon, Liu Chen practiced his swordsmanship inside the Barrier. He focused on the Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword, a technique that had already reached the Perfection realm before he even came to the festival, and was now just a single step away from becoming Unique.

After the Barrier Technique became Unique, Liu Chen could practice his swordsmanship in the courtyard without restraint. Streaks of frost trailed a snow-white longsword as it danced within the Barrier. Following Liu Chen’s guidance, all the sword marks suddenly merged into one before exploding outward, causing cracks to appear on the surface of the previously invisible Barrier.

[Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword: Unique]

Liu Chen slowly closed his eyes. In his mind, the seven originally convoluted Sword Techniques fused into a single entity: Eternal Damnation.

This was the ultimate killing move Liu Chen could now unleash with his Swordsmanship.

’The Spirit Sword condensed by the Golden Sword Technique is the most basic version. Now, I can infuse it with the sword intent of the Frosty Winter Seven Tribulation Sword. The resulting Spirit Sword will perfectly complement this new move, Eternal Damnation.’

Liu Chen narrowed his eyes. The originally unremarkable, jade-white longsword gradually became tinged with a layer of frost. In a moment, it had transformed completely into a pale blue, with wisps of cold air swirling around it. Its appearance was somewhat similar to the Snowflake Sword Liu Chen had obtained before.

’One Swordsmanship style, one corresponding Spirit Sword. I’ll call this one the Eternal Damnation Sword.’

Liu Chen couldn’t help but mutter to himself as he dissipated the Spirit Sword formed from his Spiritual Power. The Golden Sword Technique had long since become Unique, precisely so he could remove the limitations on the Spirit Sword. Now, a Unique Swordsmanship technique paired with a specific Spirit Sword could better unleash the Swordsmanship’s original power.

Liu Chen had also directly renamed the original Golden Sword Technique to the Spirit Sword Technique. In the future, the more Swordsmanship styles he mastered, the more Spirit Swords he could condense in an instant. Under the control of the Sword Control Technique, he could then execute more Swordsmanship techniques simultaneously.

With his Swordsmanship practice complete, the Barrier slowly shattered. Liu Chen cleaned himself up a bit and sat down in the courtyard. If he wasn’t mistaken, his three senior brothers would be visiting soon.

"Junior Brother Liu..."

A moment later, Senior Brother Yang’s voice came from outside the courtyard. Liu Chen slowly rose and walked toward the back door. It wasn’t that he could predict the future; rather, the auction house was set to begin its preliminary promotions after they returned to Purple Cloud Valley tomorrow. Before that, his three senior brothers would surely come over to confirm the details.

If the Second Grade Spiritual Cuisine Liu Chen had promised wasn’t at the auction, their reputation would be ruined. Compared to Liu Chen, who was destined to leave eventually, these three senior brothers were the ones most invested in the auction house.

"Steward Lin sent a message. We are to gather at the station before Noon tomorrow."

Yang Haichen came in through the back door, bringing Steward Lin’s message. This was very important. If Junior Brother Liu missed the time for their return, the auction house operation plan that the three of them had been discussing for days would be dead in the water.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."