198: Chapter 198 Secret Techniques and Seals, Divine Power Realm!

"Correct. The Five Elements and Ten Lineages all have different secret technique Seal methods. For instance, the Spirit Illusion Seal of my Spirit Snake Lineage requires True Qi to Cultivate.

These secret technique Seal methods not only possess different profound mysteries, but they also serve as the bonding agent for concurrently cultivating techniques from various lineages!

"For example, since you have already refined the [azure jade lotus] and cultivated the Spirit Snake Technique, you need to use Spirit Snake True Qi to bring the Spirit Illusion Seal to Major Achievement. Then, you can Cultivate the Xuanming Seal until Minor Achievement. The two seals can then be merged into one. After that, the conflict between Cultivation Techniques will be eliminated, allowing you to refine the [xuanyou flower] and Cultivate the Mysterious Dragon Technique. Once the Xuanming Seal reaches Major Achievement, you can repeat the process and Cultivate the secret technique Seal method of the wood element..."

In short, if Li Qing wants to concurrently Cultivate the 'Great Five Elements Method', the process is as follows.

Refine [azure jade lotus] → Cultivate Spirit Snake Technique → Spirit Illusion Seal Major Achievement → Cultivate Xuanming Seal to Minor Achievement → Merge the two seals → Refine [xuanyou flower] → Cultivate Mysterious Dragon Technique → Xuanming Seal Major Achievement → Cultivate the next secret technique Seal method.

"Cultivating secret technique Seal methods is even more difficult than ordinary secret techniques. Few Disciples can bring them to Major Achievement, and naturally, few Disciples Cultivate multiple lineages. However, I believe that with your Comprehension Ability, bringing them to Major Achievement should not be a problem."

Li Qing nodded. Although bone structure is important, once one reaches the True Qi Realm, Comprehension Ability cannot be underestimated either.

Sword Momentum, Sword Essence, and Sword Intent cannot be attained by those without exceptional Comprehension Ability!

"Oh, that's right. The reason I wanted you to Cultivate the Mysterious Dragon Technique first is because the Black Dragon Legacy has now returned, and the conditions required for the Heavenly Dragon Technique are all complete. If you Cultivate the Mysterious Dragon Technique first, you will naturally spend more time on the Xuanming Seal, resulting in higher proficiency and a better chance of success."

After all, in the eyes of Song Zhinian, even if Li Qing's Comprehension Ability was outstanding, it would still take a considerable amount of time to bring a secret technique Seal method to Major Achievement. But if the first one were the Spirit Illusion Seal, no matter how profound it was, it would not be of much help for cultivating the Heavenly Dragon Technique.

"But, if I want to Cultivate the Heavenly Dragon Technique, why not just Cultivate the Mysterious Dragon Technique and then the Azure Dragon Technique》? Why must I also Cultivate the Spirit Snake Technique?" This was where Li Qing's confusion lay. Since the Spirit Snake Technique was useless, why Cultivate it?

"For stability," Song Zhinian said calmly. "Cultivation must have a primary and secondary focus. You need to Cultivate the 《Water Dual-Phase Method》 first to suppress the techniques of other elements; otherwise, if the True Qi in your body goes into a riot and cannot be suppressed, you will only explode and die." Li Qing nodded.

"Of course, do not feel pressured. Even now, with the Wood and Fire elements and their four lineages having complete legacies, there are only a dozen or so Disciples who have successfully cultivated the 'Small Dual-Phase Method'. As for the 'Great Five Elements Method', even if the Legacy is complete, few people can Cultivate it, and even fewer dare to!" Song Zhinian stepped forward and patted Li Qing on the shoulder.

"The reason why various Cultivation Techniques are divided into ranks is not only because of the vast difference in their power, but also because of how far one can go on the martial path..." Thus, Li Qing understood why Song Zhinian insisted on him cultivating multiple lineages.

Spirit Snake Technique, Profound Rank Low Grade, highest is Gang Strength, almost impossible to Breakthrough to True Essence. 《Wood Dual-Phase Method》, Profound Rank High Grade, extremely small probability of breaking through to the True Essence Realm, but to date, no one has broken through using this technique, so it is negligible. Heavenly Dragon Technique, Earth Rank Medium Grade, able to break through to the True Essence Realm. 《Dragon Snake Secret Record》, Earth Rank Top Grade, one step away from Heaven Rank, not only can it steadily break through to the True Essence Realm, but there is also a probability of breaking through to the 'Divine Ability' Realm above it!

Divine Ability Realm! It must be said, as expected of a Sect that controls a prefecture, even the most basic Cultivation Techniques are Profound Rank. If it were Yellow Rank techniques, one could basically only remain at the Core Formation Realm.

Li Qing thought of the spiritual item [huanyou lotus] in his hands; its Cultivation Technique was likely Yellow Rank. The strongest technique in the Dragon Snake Sect could even break through to the Divine Ability Realm, which transcends the territory of a single prefecture! If one reached that step, even powers as strong as the Yunxiao Sect of Yun Province or Wanshou Sect of Jiao Province would not dare to underestimate them!

Song Zhinian sighed: "That 'Jinshui Change' sixty years ago caused our Sect to lose three lineages' legacies in one fell swoop, directly making it impossible to Cultivate the 'Great Five Elements Method' and the three 'Small Dual-Phase Method's. Sigh~ truly, the world changes!"

Finally, Li Qing asked, "Then what about you, Pulse Master? With the [xuanyou flower] in hand, why don't you Cultivate multiple lineages?"

Song Zhinian laughed: "Those who practice farm-style martial arts know that one must start cultivating early. This is the same for concurrent cultivation. The Core Formation Realm is the first Realm of True Qi, where concurrent cultivation is easiest. Once you reach Gang Strength, it is not impossible, but the hope is extremely slim."

Song Zhinian's tone held no regret; even if he cultivated the 《Water Dual-Phase Method》, it would be difficult for him to reach the True Essence Realm. Of course, with the Mysterious Dragon Technique in hand, the Heavenly Dragon Technique could also be cultivated, but Song Zhinian did not have much confidence in succeeding.

"Alright, I've said enough. Today's matters are known only to you and me. Especially the [xuanyou flower], which is of great importance. Even if your Senior Sister comes to ask, you must not tell her." 'Of course, Senior Sister Xu Lingji wouldn't ask,' Song Zhinian added in his heart.

Senior Sister Xu Lingji was gifted and intelligent, and she was no ordinary Genius. Her thinking was often unrestrained, and Song Zhinian vaguely discovered that she kept many things hidden, even from him, her Master. However, Song Zhinian could be certain that Senior Sister Xu Lingji had no intention of harming the Spirit Snake Lineage. That was enough.

Watching Li Qing's back as he gradually walked away until he disappeared, Song Zhinian sighed. Originally, he had wanted Senior Sister Xu Lingji to take his position, but her heart was outside, not inside, and she seemed to have no interest in power. Song Zhinian had no choice but to give up. Later, he accepted his second Disciple, Liu Zan. Compared to Senior Sister Xu Lingji, this person was actually more like him. His swordsmanship was outstanding, and although he was more steady in his actions than he had been in his youth, he was indeed a suitable candidate.

But man proposes, God disposes; now there was Li Qing. "Let us observe this person's future performance." Song Zhinian smiled.

This was a happy problem, much better than the old man Yellow Dragon Branch Master Ding Guanshan, this Yellow Dragon Lineage Master who often complained to him about having no successor. Although his eldest son, Deputy Branch Master Ding Xiangtian, had reached the Middle Stage of Gang Strength, not only was his heart with the Family Faction, but his Comprehension Ability and handling of affairs were average. In the eyes of Song Zhinian or Yellow Dragon Branch Master Ding Guanshan, he was truly a mediocre person.

As for the second son, Ding Xiangyun, it went without saying; he wasn't even at the Gang Strength stage. However, his son, Ding Zhishan, had good Comprehension Ability for staff techniques. Since he could comprehend [Staff Momentum] after breaking through to Core Formation, he was a talent worth molding.

In the eyes of Song Zhinian, it would be better if Gang-Energy Elder Ding Xiangyi were the Yellow Dragon Lineage Master. But this was an internal matter of the Yellow Dragon Lineage, and he could not interfere; otherwise, the Wood and Fire elements could also interfere with other lineages.

Song Zhinian summoned Yin Ping. "Ping'er, I had a spar with Master Jinhe yesterday and gained some insights. From today on, I will go into seclusion for half a year to a year. During this time, go find your Senior Martial Uncle Meng for any matters, big or small. Although he is always calculating those petty Sect interests, he is my fellow Disciple after all, so he won't make things too difficult for you. As for his daughter, her temper is indeed fiery, but this is also a test for your newly attained Core Formation."

"Oh, that's right. If that Li Qing has any matters and comes to you for help, you can help him." After saying this, Song Zhinian put away the Ancestral Master's portrait and excitedly left the Spirit Snake Hall.

Only Yin Ping was left standing silently in place, seemingly lost in thought. "He just came out of seclusion a few days ago, and now he is going into seclusion again..."