C147 The Tribulation Crossing! the Time Was Pressing!

"The Heavenly Battle Sect is a colossal power that spans dozens of dynasties around us."

"It's said that the Heavenly Battle Sect is home to actual immortals."

At this juncture, Tang Yuan shot a meaningful look at Qin Buyi.

Qin Buyi chose to ignore Tang Yuan's probing gaze. Since Honglian's intervention, there had been a widespread misunderstanding about him.

Yet, in a way, this worked to his advantage, allowing him to keep the system's existence under wraps. Qin Buyi felt no urge to clear things up.

When Tang Yuan saw that Qin Buyi wasn't taking the bait, he went on, "Our Emperor Ying Qian of the Ming Dynasty was once a disciple of the Heavenly Battle Sect in his youth."

"He eventually left due to his advancing age and returned to the Ming Dynasty. After a fierce struggle for power, he ascended to the throne."

"Now that he's reached the Half Immortal Stage, he needs to go back to the Heavenly Battle Sect to pursue further cultivation since he lacks the necessary advanced techniques."

"Advanced cultivation techniques?" inquired Qin Buyi.

Tang Yuan looked at him in astonishment, "Brother Qin, you're not aware of this?"

Qin Buyi shook his head, confirming his ignorance on the matter.

Tang Yuan expressed his envy, "I'm really jealous of you, Qin. You don't have to fret over acquiring these advanced techniques."

"Up until the Half Immortal Stage, practitioners encounter a wide array of cultivation techniques."

"Beyond that stage, however, the field narrows significantly. Each technique can be traced back to ancient, even prehistoric times."

"For this reason, anyone seeking to learn advanced techniques must align with a lineage-bearing power, preferably one with roots stretching back to the primitive era."

"To preserve their legacies, these powers tightly control the dissemination of techniques beyond the Half Immortal Stage. Most people have to exchange an incalculable amount of sect contributions to access them."

Qin Buyi hadn't anticipated such complexities.

Since acquiring the system, his path to advancing his cultivation level had been straightforward and forceful.

By completing tasks and redeeming system points, he'd simply reach the threshold indicated on his personal info panel and break through.

He'd never actually practiced any specific cultivation techniques; the Killing Saber Technique and Heavenly Phenomenon Earthly Phenomenon were solely for combat, starkly different from the cultivation techniques used for advancement.

However, Qin Buyi had a realization: ordinary cultivators possessed spiritual energy within their bodies, which they used to manipulate techniques and weapons. His lack of spiritual energy, then, was less surprising.

He had once inquired with the system about his absence of spiritual energy, only to be told it would cost 100 million Merchant Points for an answer.

At this thought, Qin Buyi couldn't help but chuckle to himself. If he were to reveal that he lacked spiritual energy and had never practiced any cultivation techniques, most would likely deem him insane.

An important question occurred to Qin Buyi, and he asked, "What happens if someone acquires a force's cultivation techniques without being a disciple?"

Tang Yuan gave Qin Buyi a curious look and replied, "Qin, what you're describing is known as technique theft. It's a grave offense in the cultivation world to learn another's techniques without permission. It's a matter of life and death."

"These great powers take their legacies very seriously. It's clear who has received their inheritance and who hasn't."

"Brother Qin, you're young. Don't make the foolish mistake of stealing techniques. The consequences could be endless."

Hearing this, Qin Buyi's heart lurched.

He had mastered the Eight Nine Profound Arts and the accompanying divine skill, Heavenly Transformation.

Both the Eight Nine Profound Arts and Heavenly Transformation were renowned in ancient times for their power.

Unrecognized and with the system's assistance, he had learned these two supreme techniques. If he were to be investigated in the future, the outcome could be dire...

Qin Buyi silently called to the system, "System, where did these inheritances of the Eight Nine Profound Arts and Heavenly Transformation come from?"

The system responded nonchalantly, "Rookie host, relax. The inheritances I've given you will hold up against scrutiny in the future. You'll stand firm."

With the system's reassurance, Qin Buyi's concerns dissipated.

The system added, "Moreover, by the time anyone might challenge you, your cultivation will be formidable. If anyone questions you, you'll have the strength to deal with them."

Qin Buyi could only respond with silence...

Now confident in the legitimacy of his inheritances, Qin Buyi no longer fretted over the system, which seemed to have taken a page from some subpar Blue Star film.

Having achieved a breakthrough to the Tribulation Crossing Stage, Qin Buyi had not yet examined the developments in the Eight Nine Profound Arts. He accessed the interface:

Eight Nine Profound Arts Volume One, Seventh Level (1396/2000)

Body Strength Enhancement: 10-fold.

Synopsis: The maximum for Yin is eight, and for Yang, it is nine. Their product is the greatest number under heaven, hence the existence of nine palaces and eight trigrams, along with the seventy-two seasons.

This includes a variety of divine powers and spells. Mastering the seventy-two transformations allows for the alteration of all things within heaven and earth, from birds and beasts to rocks and plants, and everything encompassed by Yin and Yang. The application is deceptively simple, yet its mastery is deeply profound.

[Master the profound mysteries of the Eight Nine Profound Arts, and you shall traverse the world with ease.] (Authored by: Taoist Priest Yuding)

Qin Buyi's eyes bulged as he digested the information.

"Ten... tenfold!" he marveled internally.

When he first received the initial volume of the Eight Nine Profound Arts, he was in the Void Refining Stage, and the enhancement to his body's strength was a mere 2.5 times.

It had been a while since Qin Buyi had checked in on the progression of the Eight Nine Profound Arts, yet he had distinctly felt his physical strength growing.

Today's revelation was a monumental surprise. A tenfold increase in bodily strength, on top of Qin Buyi's already extraordinary physical attributes, was utterly outrageous.

Snapping out of his reverie from the recent exchange with Tang Yuan, Qin Buyi mused aloud,

"The Half Immortal Stage is less than a year away. By my current estimations, I need to advance at least to the Mahayana Stage to stand a chance in combat at the Half Immortal Stage."

"The question remains, at what level within the Half Immortal Stage does Ying Zhi's father, Ying Qian, reside? If he's in the Early Period, it might be manageable, but the Middle Period could pose a significant challenge."

Even if Ying Qian were only in the Early Period of the Half Immortal Stage, overcoming him would still be a formidable task.

"Alas, an Epic Level quest is never as simple as it seems," Qin Buyi lamented.

With every passing second and minute, time was of the essence for Qin Buyi...

Lost in thought, Qin Buyi unwittingly stepped out of his room and made his way to Area One.

"Qin, what's on your mind?"

Qi Yun approached, eyeing Qin Buyi, who appeared lost in contemplation.

Qin Buyi turned to Qi Yun and noticed a significant advancement in his cultivation; Qi Yun had progressed from the Combination Middle Period to the Combination Late Period.

"Elder Qi, congratulations on your breakthrough," Qin Buyi offered his commendations.