Chapter 740: Array Map

Chapter 740: Chapter 293: Array Map

Chen Qing had just returned from the main peak’s Ten Thousand Laws Return to Truth Hall when an Elder arrived.

This man introduced himself as Elder Fei and was in charge of communicating all miscellaneous affairs for the Dubhe Pavilion.

“Chen Zhenchuan, congratulations on achieving the Human Position in the Dubhe Pavilion.”

Elder Fei handed over a simple, ancient-looking Profound Black Token. “This is the Dubhe Order. With it, you can freely enter and exit the outer areas of the Dubhe Pavilion, participate in its internal meetings, and also exchange for items in the Sect’s Secret Vault. When the next Dubhe Pavilion assembly is held, you can attend by presenting this token.”

“Here is also the list for the Sect’s Secret Vault. You may look over it yourself.”

Chen Qing accepted the token with both hands. He then glanced over the list for the Sect’s Secret Vault. It was meticulously categorized, listing the names of countless rare materials, Elixirs, and Divine Techniques, along with their required Contribution Points. The sheer number of items was dazzling.

Every single item within was a rare treasure of immense value.

“Thank you for your trouble, Elder Fei.”

Chen Qing cupped his fists in thanks.

Elder Fei gave a slight nod, said no more, and turned to leave.

Not long after seeing Elder Fei off, Pei Tingchun rushed over, his face glowing with excitement.

“Chen Qing! The Vein Master was full of praise for your performance this time!”

Pei Tingchun directly took out two Jade Bottles. “Look! The Vein Master specially approved these and has bestowed them upon you for your Divine Technique Cultivation!”

Chen Qing took the Jade Bottles, his heart stirring.

Inside the earthy-yellow Jade Bottle, the Earth Essence Qi was dense and heavy.

Inside the deep-blue Jade Bottle, the North Nether Profound Fiend was bone-chillingly cold, yet it also carried a unique, resilient Spirit Charm.

“Earth Essence Qi… North Nether Profound Fiend…”

Chen Qing took a deep breath. These two items were the key external materials needed to cultivate the “Mountain and River Seal” and the “Profound Turtle Spirit Armor Technique” from the *True Martial Concentration Technique*. They were immensely valuable, and the Contribution Points required to exchange for them in the Sect’s Secret Vault were astronomical.

This gesture from the Vein Master, Han Guxi, undoubtedly showed that he had placed great hopes in him, investing immense resources and expectations.

Pei Tingchun said earnestly, “The Vein Master instructed that he hopes you will make good use of these items, master the Divine Techniques as soon as possible, and solidify your foundation.”

Chen Qing solemnly agreed. “This disciple will certainly not disappoint the hopes of the Vein Master and the Elder!”

After seeing Pei Tingchun off, Chen Qing returned to his Quiet Chamber and looked at the two bottles of precious resources in his hands.

‘Now I can start preparing to cultivate the Secret Technique Divine Techniques.’

He first picked up the earthy-yellow Jade Bottle and pulled out the stopper.

Instantly, a dense and pure wave of Earth Element Primordial Qi spread out, and the air within the Quiet Chamber seemed to grow heavier.

Chen Qing held his breath and focused his mind. Following the Cultivation Technique for the “Mountain and River Seal” recorded in the *True Martial Concentration Technique*, he slowly guided out a wisp of Earth Essence Qi.

The Essence Qi was pale yellow, like flowing gold dust. Following the guidance of his breath and True Essence, it slowly sank into the space between his eyebrows, merged into his Sea of Will, and then descended further to begin fusing with the Primordial True Essence in his Dantian Sea of Qi.

At first, the True Essence and the Earth Essence Qi repelled each other, as if they were oil and water that could not mix.

Unhurried and composed, Chen Qing used his powerful Divine Sense for fine control. He operated the Spell, simulating the contours of mountains and the ley lines of the earth, and guided his own True Essence to slowly adjust its frequency.

Time passed, bit by bit. Gradually, a faint yellow halo enveloped Chen Qing’s body. The cattail mat beneath him seemed to connect with the earth, and a low, indistinct hum emanated from deep underground.

Unconsciously, his hands formed a hollow embrace in front of him, his ten fingers dancing as they formed the rudimentary shapes of complex and profound Seal Techniques.

Each attempt to form a Seal Technique consumed a massive amount of True Essence and Divine Sense to harmonize the properties of the Earth Essence Qi, perfectly integrating it with his own True Essence to outline the runic structure that could invoke the momentum of mountains and rivers.

Failure, dissipation, then forming it anew…

Sweat soaked his robes, but his eyes remained focused.

After an unknown amount of time, another Seal Technique laboriously took shape in his palms. Though illusory and unstable, it caused the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within a ten-foot radius to tremble slightly, and a mountainous-heavy artistic conception quietly spread out.

[Heaven Rewards Diligence, Success is Inevitable]

[Divine Technique: Mountain and River Seal, Minor Achievement (1/5000)]

Chen Qing slowly dissipated the Seal Technique in his hands and let out a long sigh of relief.

The first step is the hardest. Once you’ve crossed the threshold, the rest is just a matter of persistent effort.

Divine Secret Techniques are divided into Minor Achievement, Great Success, and Perfection.

He meditated briefly to regulate his breathing and recover his spent True Essence and Divine Sense, then picked up the deep-blue Jade Bottle containing the North Nether Profound Fiend.

The moment the stopper was opened, a blast of extreme cold escaped. The temperature in the Quiet Chamber plummeted, and a thin layer of frost even condensed on the floor.

Chen Qing’s expression remained unchanged. He acted according to the technique, drawing out a wisp of the spectral-blue North Nether Profound Fiend.

This energy was extremely cold, but it was not deathly still.

As the Evil Qi entered his body, a bone-piercing cold instantly shot through his meridians, as if they were about to freeze solid.

Chen Qing immediately activated the *Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body*. His vital energy and blood boiled like a furnace, resisting the erosion of the cold qi. At the same time, following the technique for the “Profound Turtle Spirit Armor Technique,” he guided this wisp of Profound Fiend to combine with his True Essence, circulate through specific meridian pathways, and finally gather at the surface of his body in an attempt to form the first illusory piece of Spirit Armor.

The cold qi, vital energy, and True Essence continuously ground against each other. Ice crystals would sometimes form on the surface of his skin, only to be instantly evaporated into white mist by the heat surging from within his body.

Gradually, within the Dark Gold Luster of his skin, faint, spectral-blue lines of Evil Qi began to merge. These lines moved slowly like living things, attempting to weave together into a blurry turtle shell pattern.

[Divine Technique: Profound Turtle Spirit Armor Technique, Minor Achievement (1/5000)]

Chen Qing slowly finished his practice, his eyes filled with delight.

Both Divine Techniques had reached Minor Achievement. The rest was a matter of relying on his [Heaven Rewards Diligence] Fate Plate to continuously practice, polish, and improve his proficiency until he reached Great Success, or even Perfection.

‘I have now grasped four Divine Secret Techniques.’

Chen Qing thought to himself, ‘Three from the True Martial Lineage: “Mountain and River Seal,” “Profound Turtle Spirit Armor Technique,” and the “True Martial Demon-Vanquishing Sword Array,” which I haven’t started cultivating yet. In addition, there’s the “Void Annihilating Divine Light” from the *Taixu Scripture*.’