lín xuān dà xǐ ， máng háo bù yóu yù de dìng jīng wàng qù 。
林轩大喜，忙毫不犹豫的定睛望去。
Lin Xuan was overjoyed and quickly focused his gaze.
zhè xiē zì gǔ piáo yǐ jí ， hǎo zài zì jǐ quán dōu rèn shí ， mò yuè zú de wén zì ， tā zài rén jiè de shí hòu jiù xué guò ， yǎn qián de suī lüè yǒu qū bié ， dàn kàn dǒng wán quán méi yǒu wèn tí 。
这些字古朴以极，好在自己全都认识，墨月族的文字，他在人界的时候就学过，眼前的虽略有区别，但看懂完全没有问题。
These ancient characters were extremely archaic, but he recognized them all. The Moon Ink Clan's script had been taught to him in the mortal world, so although there were slight differences here, he could easily understand them.
“ mò yuè tiān wū jué 。”
“墨月天巫诀。”
"Mo Yun Heavenly Witch Art."
zuì xiǎn yǎn de shì kāi piān de wǔ gè jīn zì ， bǐ qí tā de yào dà yī xiē ， lín xuān nán nán zì yǔ ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yě yán sù yǐ jí 。
最显眼的是开篇的五个金字，比其他的要大一些，林轩喃喃自语，脸上的表情也严肃以极。
The most prominent were the five golden characters at the beginning, slightly larger than the rest. Lin Xuan muttered to himself, his expression turning extremely serious.
hěn míng xiǎn ， zhè shì yī piān gōng luán fǎ 。
很明显，这是一篇功圞法。
Clearly, this was a cultivation technique.
míng kè zài tiān wū shén nǚ de zhǐ huán lǐ ， ér qiě hái yào bì huàn yōu huǒ ， cái néng kāi qǐ ， xiǎn rán shì fēi tóng yī bān de dōng xī 。
铭刻在天巫神女的指环里，而且还要碧幻幽火，才能开启，显然是非同一般的东西。
Engraved on the finger ring of the Heavenly Witch Immortal Maiden, and required the activation by the Illusory Mystic Fire, it was obviously something extraordinary.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī xīng è fèn zhī sè ， kāi shǐ zhú zì zhú jù de yán dú 。
林轩眼中闪过一丝兴堊奋之色，开始逐字逐句的研读。
Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with excitement as he began reading each word and sentence meticulously. However, soon his frown deepened. This cultivation technique was incredibly difficult and profound, with every character containing hidden meanings and every sentence filled with subtle wisdom. He had to ponder each word and sentence slowly, making the process agonizingly slow.
dàn hěn kuài ， lín xuān de méi tóu jiù shēn shēn zhòu qǐ ， zhè piān gōng luán fǎ ， jìng shì jiān nán shēn sè yǐ jí ， kě yǐ shuō zì zì xuán jī ， jù jù miào yì ， bì xū zhú zì zhú jù de tǐ wù ， guò chéng huǎn màn dào le jí chù 。
但很快，林轩的眉头就深深皱起，这篇功圞法，竟是艰难深涩以极，可以说字字玄机，句句妙义，必须逐字逐句的体悟，过程缓慢到了极处。
Originally planning to stay here for a few days, Lin Xuan found himself spending nearly three months just studying this cultivation technique. Fortunately, he had placed many valuable goods on the counter of the tavern, or else the other party might have already driven him away by now.
jí běn lín xuān shì zhǔn bèi zài zhè lǐ zàn zhù jǐ rì ， nǎ zhī dào guāng shì yán jiū zhè piān gōng luán fǎ ， jū rán jiù huā fèi le jìn sān yuè de gōng fu 。
集本林轩是准备在这里暂住几日，哪知道光是研究这篇功圞法，居然就huā费了近三月的功夫。
However, Lin Xuan felt no regret; instead, his face was filled with excitement. Despite only having deciphered a small portion in so much time, he had gained immense benefits and admired the cultivator who created this technique to the core.
hái hǎo zì jǐ zài jiǔ lóu de guì tái shàng yā le bù shǎo cái huò ， fǒu zé shuō bù dìng duì fāng dōu lái gǎn rén le 。
还好自己在酒楼的柜台上押了不少财货，否则说不定对方都来赶人了。
Compared to his Nine Heavens Profound Technique, which seemed like a trick for children, this Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art was truly formidable. Although Lin Xuan hadn't seen the top-grade cultivation techniques of the Spirit Realm's great cultivators, the power and abilities of this technique were beyond expectations, possibly even surpassing them.
rán ér lín xuān què sī háo méi yǒu gǎn dào bù zhí ， fǎn ér mǎn liǎn de xīng è fèn zhī yì 。
然而林轩却丝毫没有感到不值，反而满脸的兴堊奋之意。
This technique was the Moon Ink Clan's treasure, but only a few cultivators had ever mastered it due to its stringent requirements: first, reaching the Separation stage; second, possessing five-element spirit roots that could harness the corresponding element essence qi.
jǐn guǎn zhè me duō shí jiān ， tā cái jǐn jǐn jiāng zhè gōng luán fǎ cān wù le yī xiǎo bàn 。
尽管这么多时间，他才仅仅将这功圞法参悟了一小半。
Five-element spirit roots were so rare as to be almost impossible, with only a handful of people in the entire Spirit Realm having such precious spirit roots over millions of years.
dàn yǐ huò yì liáng duō ， duì chuàng lì cǐ gōng luán fǎ de xiū shì ， pèi fú dé wǔ tǐ tóu dì 。
但已获益良多，对创立此功圞法的修士，佩服得五体投地。
Lin Xuan frowned at this but then his expression eased. Although he lacked five-element spirit roots, he had acquired unique abilities through chance, allowing him to command element essence qi. Therefore, he believed that mastering the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art should not be a problem for him.
yǔ xī xiāng bǐ ， zì jǐ xiū luán liàn de jiǔ tiān xuán gōng jiǎn zhí jiù shì piàn xiǎo hái zi de dōng xī 。
与牺相比，自己修圞炼的九天玄功简直就是骗小孩子的东西。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan was elated. Finding what one sought after much effort without any trouble, it was like getting a pillow when one was already sleepy. The power of this technique, if mastered, would allow him to challenge opponents several levels above his own with ease, though he wouldn't dare say that.
líng jiè nà xiē dǐng jí dà néng xiū luán liàn de gōng luán fǎ lín xuān méi yǒu jiàn guò ， dàn cǐ gōng luán fǎ wēi lì jué bú huì xiāng chà tài duō ， shèn zhì yóu yǒu guò zhī dōu shì kě néng de 。
灵界那些顶级大能修圞炼的功圞法林轩没有见过，但此功圞法威力绝不会相差太多，甚至尤有过之都是可能的。
However, considering the significance of this innate cultivation technique, Lin Xuan wasn't rash in making a decision. He raised his head and stared at the golden characters again, continuing to read them meticulously.
cǐ gōng luán fǎ nǎi shì mò yuè zú de zhèn zú zhī bǎo ， bù guò lì dài xiū luán liàn xī de xiū shì què liáo liáo kě shǔ ， yīn wèi tiáo jiàn kē kè ， yī shì xiū wèi dào dá lí hé ， yīn wèi zhè gōng luán fǎ kāi piān jiù gāng hǎo shì hé lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， dì èr zé shì bì xū yōng yǒu wǔ luán xíng líng gēn ， néng gòu diào dòng wǔ luán xíng yuán qì wèi jǐ suǒ yòng 。
此功圞法乃是墨月族的镇族之宝，不过历代修圞炼牺的修士却寥寥可数，因为条件苛刻，一是修为到达离合，因为这功圞法开篇就刚好适合离合期修仙者，第二则是必须拥有五圞行灵根，能够调动五圞行元气为己所用。
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zhè jī hū shì bù kě néng ， wǔ luán xíng líng gēn ” xī yǒu dào lìng luán rén luán fā luán zhǐ de dì bù ， fàng yǎn zhěng gè líng jiè ， zòng héng shàng xià shù bǎi wàn nián ， yě méi yǒu jǐ rén yōng yǒu zhè zhǒng zhēn xī líng gēn 。
这几乎是不可能，五圞行灵根”稀有到令圞人圞发圞指的地步，放眼整个灵界，纵横上下数百万年，也没有几人拥有这种珍稀灵根。
Carefully pondering!
lín xuān kàn dào zhè lǐ ， xiān shì méi tou yí zhòu ” suí hòu biǎo qíng shū huǎn kāi ， zì jǐ wǔ luán xíng líng gēn shì méi yǒu ， dàn jī yuán qiǎo hé ， què zào jiù le tè shū de tǐ luán zhì ， yě kě yǐ qū shǐ wǔ luán xíng yuán qì ， àn lǐ shuō ， xiū luán liàn zhè mò yuè tiān wū jué ， yīng gāi yě méi yǒu wèn tí 。
林轩看到这里，先是眉头一皱”随后表情舒缓开，自己五圞行灵根是没有，但机缘巧合，却造就了特殊的体圞制，也可以驱使五圞行元气，按理说，修圞炼这墨月天巫诀，应该也没有问题。
Cultivation knows no time; before he knew it, another half year had passed.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou shǎn guò ” lín xuān yǐ xǐ xiào yán kāi le 。
脑海中念头闪过”林轩已喜笑颜开了。
Lin Xuan's face was now filled with worry as if he had been doused with cold water. The initial excitement had vanished completely.
tà pò tiě xié wú mì chù ， dé lái quán bù fèi gōng fu ， yuán běn zì jǐ zhèng wèi jiē xià lái de gōng luán fǎ fàn chóu ， rú jīn xiāng dāng yú zhèng xiǎng kē shuì jiù yǒu rén sòng lái le zhěn tou 。
踏破铁鞋无觅处，得来全不费工夫，原本自己正为接下来的功圞法犯愁，如今相当于正想瞌睡就有人送来了枕头。
It wasn't that the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art was bad; its power and abilities far exceeded his expectations. For instance, the Illusory Mystic Fire and True Spirit Strike were secret techniques included in it, which further demonstrated the technique's wonders.
zhè mò yuè tiān wū jué wēi lì zhī dà ， rú guǒ liàn chéng de huà ， yuè jí tiǎo zhàn bù gǎn shuō ， tóng jiē wú dí yīng gāi bù suàn shén me shē wàng de 。
这墨月天巫诀威力之大，如果炼成的话，越级挑战不敢说，同阶无敌应该不算什么奢望的。
The crucial point was that only a quarter of this technique was recorded within the finger ring.
bù guò běn mìng gōng luán fǎ bì jìng zī shì tǐ dà ， lín xuān yě bú huì qīng shuài zuò chū jué zé ” chóng xīn tái qǐ tóu lú ， mù guāng zài nà piàn jīn zì shàng liú zhuǎn ér guò ， kāi shǐ yī zì yī jù de jiē zhe xiàng xià yán dú 。
不过本命功圞法毕竟兹事体大，林轩也不会轻率做出抉择”重新抬起头颅，目光在那片金字上流转而过，开始一字一句的接着向下研读。
The Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art was divided into four parts: Upper Chapter, Middle Chapter, Lower Chapter, and Ascension Chapter. Each part corresponded to the Separation, Profound Void, Spirit Division, and Tribulation stages, respectively.
xì xì chuǎi mó ！
细细揣摩！
Only the Upper Chapter was contained in this finger ring.
xiū xiān wú suì yuè ， bù zhī bù jué ， yòu guò qù le bàn nián de gōng fu 。
修仙无岁月，不知不觉，又过去了半年的功夫。
Lin Xuan sighed; it was an incomplete technique that could only be cultivated up to the peak of the Separation stage before he would face another dead end. His expression turned grim as he pondered the pros and cons of cultivating this technique.
cǐ shí lín xuān què shì mǎn liǎn chóu kǔ ， rú bèi dāng tóu jiāo le yī tǒng lěng shuǐ ， yuán běn de xīng è fèn zhī yì ” dàng rán wú cún 。
此时林轩却是满脸愁苦，如被当头浇了一桶冷水，原本的兴堊奋之意”荡然无存。
Honestly, Lin Xuan was truly tempted. He believed that even with any future unexpected encounters, he wouldn't find a better cultivation technique.
dào bú shì mò yuè tiān wū jué bù hǎo ， qí wēi lì zhī dà ， shén tōng zhī qí ， hái yào yuǎn yuǎn chāo guò yù jì ， xiàng bì huàn yōu huǒ ” zhēn líng yī jī dōu shì lǐ miàn suǒ fù dài de mì shù ， cóng zhè yì diǎn ， yě kě yǐ kàn chū cǐ gōng luán fǎ de shén miào le 。
倒不是墨月天巫诀不好，其威力之大，神通之奇，还要远远超过预计，像碧幻幽火”真灵一击都是里面所附带的秘术，从这一点，也可以看出此功圞法的神妙了。
He didn’t want to give up on the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art, but having only the Separation stage part left him feeling somewhat useless.
guān jiàn zài yú ” zhè zhǐ huán zhōng jì zǎi de ， zhǐ shì cǐ gōng luán fǎ de sì fēn zhī yī 。
关键在于”这指环中记载的，只是此功圞法的四分之一。
Changing his main cultivation technique frequently could be more detrimental than beneficial, consuming much time and potentially causing conflicts between different techniques within his body.
mò yuè tiān wū jué gòng fēn wéi shàng piān 、 zhōng piān ” xià piān yǐ jí fēi shēng piān sì zhāng 。
墨月天巫诀共分为上篇、中篇”下篇以及飞升篇四章。
Minorly, it could lead to a significant drop in cultivation; severely, it might cause meridian disorders or even immediate death from exploding.
fēn bié duì yìng lí hé 、 dòng xuán 、 fēn shén 、 dù jié sì gè jìng jiè 。
分别对应离合、洞玄、分神、渡劫四个境界。
It was like eating something unappetizing but regretting discarding it. This half-baked technique was incredibly tempting.
zhè zhǐ huán zhōng jì zǎi de ， jǐn jǐn shì shàng piān ér yǐ 。
这指环中记载的，仅仅是上篇而已。
Lin Xuan scratched his head, unsure of what to do. Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to a tree-root-like treasure.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， yòu shì bù wán zhěng de gōng luán fǎ ， zhǐ néng xiū luán liàn dào lí hé qī dǐng fēng ， rán hòu yòu miàn luán lín zhe wú gōng luán fǎ suǒ yòng 。
林轩叹了口气，又是不完整的功圞法，只能修圞炼到离合期顶峰，然后又面圞临着无功圞法所用。
Could the contents within also be related to the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art?
tā de liǎn sè yīn chén yǐ jí ， sī liáng zhe xiū luán liàn cǐ gōng luán fǎ de kě néng hé lì bì 。
他的脸色阴沉以极，思量着修圞炼此功圞法的可能和利弊。
It wasn’t that Lin Xuan was daydreaming; since this item contained instructions for cultivating the Illusory Mystic Fire, it was highly likely connected to the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art.
píng xīn lái shuō ， lín xuān shì zhēn de xīn dòng ， tā xiāng xìn zì jǐ zài yǒu shén me qí yù ， yě bù tài kě néng zhǎo dào gèng hǎo de gōng luán fǎ 。
平心来说，林轩是真的心动，他相信自己再有什么奇遇，也不太可能找到更好的功圞法。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan felt a surge of excitement. Since this item resembled the Jade Pupil Scroll, he hadn't tried opening it with other methods before.
zhè mò yuè tiān wū jué ， tā shì bù xiǎng fàng qì ， kě jǐn yǒu lí hé qī bù fèn de xiū luán liàn luán gōng luán fǎ ， yòu zhe shí tài jī lèi le yī xiē 。
这墨月天巫诀，他是不想放弃，可仅有离合期部分的修圞炼圞功圞法，又着实太鸡肋了一些。
Now, he wouldn’t just think about it; Lin Xuan ignited the Illusory Mystic Fire again and followed the same procedure. As the green flames enveloped the tree-root-like object, a clear ringing sound emerged. The item then emitted a light glow and began to tremble on its own.
yào zhī dào pín fán de gēng huàn zhǔ xiū gōng luán fǎ ， kě shì bì dà yú lì ， bù jǐn xiāo hào de shí jiān hěn duō ， yǒu shí hòu shèn zhì huì chū xiàn jǐ zhǒng gōng luán fǎ zài tǐ è nèi hù xiāng chōng luán tū 。
要知道频繁的更换主修功圞法，可是弊大于利，不仅消耗的时间很多，有时候甚至会出现几种功圞法在体垩内互相冲圞突。
Lin Xuan was elated, staring intently at the treasure before him. Soon, the light grew brighter, expanding rapidly. After a moment, it dispersed, revealing not a tree root but a brand new Jade Pupil Scroll in pristine condition.
qīng zé xiū wèi bào diē ， zhòng zé jīng mài cuò luàn ， zhí jiē bào tǐ shēn sǐ 。
轻则修为暴跌，重则经脉错乱，直接爆体身死。
Lin Xuan was overjoyed and carefully held the scroll with both hands, sinking his divine sense into it. Large golden characters appeared in his mind.
shí zhī wú wèi ， qì zhī kě xī ， piān piān zhè jī lèi bān de gōng luán fǎ ， hái yòu rén wú bǐ 。
食之无味，弃之可惜，偏偏这鸡肋般的功圞法，还诱人无比。
Indeed...
lín xuān náo le náo tóu ， yī shí zhī jiān ， bù zhī dào gāi zěn yǒu zuò tū rán ， tā de mù guāng ， yòu bèi nà shù gēn yàng de bǎo wù xī yǐn le 。
林轩挠了挠头，一时之间，不知道该怎友做突然，他的目光，又被那树根样的宝物吸引了。
Scanning through them, Lin Xuan’s joy knew no bounds; his speculation had been correct. The contents of this Jade Pupil Scroll were not other secret techniques but the Middle Chapter cultivation instructions for the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art.
lǐ miàn suǒ jì zǎi de ， huì bú huì yě shì mò yuè tiān wū jué ？
里面所记载的，会不会也是墨月天巫诀？
In other words, he now had half of the technique and could cultivate up to the peak of the Profound Void stage without any issues.
bìng bú shì lín xuān hú sī luàn xiǎng ， ér shì zhè dōng xī jì rán jì zǎi dé yǒu bì huàn yōu huǒ gāi zěn me xiū luán xí ， nà shí zhī bā luán jiǔ yě yǔ mò yuè tiān wū jué yǒu guān xì 。
并不是林轩胡思乱想，而是这东西既然记载得有碧幻幽火该怎么修圞习，那十之八圞九也与墨月天巫诀有关系。
After putting down the scroll, Lin Xuan sat in a rocking chair, deep in thought. The Hundred Poison Divine King had given him this item: a cultivation technique for the Profound Void stage!
nǎo hǎi zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān xīn lǐ huǒ luán rè yī piàn le 。
脑海中如此想着，林轩心里火圞热一片了。
That was why his divine sense couldn’t penetrate beyond after reaching Separation.
yóu yú zhè dōng xī yǔ yù tóng jiǎn chà bu duō ， yǐ qián lín xuān hái zhēn méi yǒu zěn me shì guò yòng qí tā fāng fǎ dǎ kāi de 。
由于这东西与玉瞳简差不多，以前林轩还真没有怎么试过用其他方法打开的。
This discovery significantly increased the feasibility of cultivating the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art. After all, he didn't know how long it would take to cultivate up to the peak of the Profound Void stage; even tens of thousands of years were possible.
xiàn zài zì rán bú huì guāng xiǎng bù zuò ， lín xuān de shǒu zhōng chóng xīn rán qǐ le bì huàn yōu rén ……
现在自然不会光想不做，林轩的手中重新燃起了碧幻幽人……
With so much time left, preparing for the Spirit Division and beyond seemed premature.
rú fǎ páo zhì ， dāng bì yōu yōu de huǒ yàn jiāng shù gēn bāo guǒ ， wū ， yǒu qīng míng shēng fā chū ， suí hòu cǐ bǎo guāng yùn yī shǎn ， zì dòng chàn luán dǒu le qǐ lái 。
如法炮制，当碧幽幽的火焰将树根包裹，呜，有清鸣声发出，随后此宝光晕一闪，自动颤圞抖了起来。
Holding these two treasures in his hands, Lin Xuan was indecisive. Should he make the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art his main cultivation technique?
lín xuān dà xǐ ， yǎn jīng yī zhǎ bù zhǎ de dīng zhuó yǎn qián de bǎo wù 。
林轩大喜，眼睛一眨不眨的盯着眼前的宝物。
This decision wasn’t easy to make!
shǎo qǐng ， nà guāng yuè fā de míng liàng le ， suí zhī bào luán zhǎng ”
少顷，那光越发的明亮了，随之暴圞涨”
After a long consideration, Lin Xuan sank his divine sense back into the Jade Pupil Scroll. At his current stage, he couldn't fully understand the Profound Void cultivation techniques but could still determine their efficacy.
piàn kè yǐ hòu ， chóng xīn sàn kāi ， yǎn qián nǎ hái yǒu shù gēn yàng de dōng xī ， qǔ ér dài zhī de shì yī bì lǜ rú xīn de yù tóng jiǎn 。
片刻以后，重新散开，眼前哪还有树根样的东西，取而代之的是一碧绿如新的玉瞳简。
He would first take a look and then decide.
lín xuān dà xǐ ， shuāng shǒu píng pěng cǐ wù ， yǎn jīng bàn mī ， jiāng shén shí chén rù le jìn qù 。
林轩大喜，双手平捧此物，眼睛半眯，将神识沉入了进去。
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yí gè gè dòu dà de jīn zì chū xiàn zài le nǎo hǎi lǐ 。
一个个斗大的金字出现在了脑海里。
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Lin Xuan was overjoyed and quickly focused his gaze.
These ancient characters were extremely archaic, but he recognized them all. The Moon Ink Clan's script had been taught to him in the mortal world, so although there were slight differences here, he could easily understand them.
"Mo Yun Heavenly Witch Art."
The most prominent were the five golden characters at the beginning, slightly larger than the rest. Lin Xuan muttered to himself, his expression turning extremely serious.
Clearly, this was a cultivation technique.
Engraved on the finger ring of the Heavenly Witch Immortal Maiden, and required the activation by the Illusory Mystic Fire, it was obviously something extraordinary.
Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with excitement as he began reading each word and sentence meticulously. However, soon his frown deepened. This cultivation technique was incredibly difficult and profound, with every character containing hidden meanings and every sentence filled with subtle wisdom. He had to ponder each word and sentence slowly, making the process agonizingly slow.
Originally planning to stay here for a few days, Lin Xuan found himself spending nearly three months just studying this cultivation technique. Fortunately, he had placed many valuable goods on the counter of the tavern, or else the other party might have already driven him away by now.
However, Lin Xuan felt no regret; instead, his face was filled with excitement. Despite only having deciphered a small portion in so much time, he had gained immense benefits and admired the cultivator who created this technique to the core.
Compared to his Nine Heavens Profound Technique, which seemed like a trick for children, this Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art was truly formidable. Although Lin Xuan hadn't seen the top-grade cultivation techniques of the Spirit Realm's great cultivators, the power and abilities of this technique were beyond expectations, possibly even surpassing them.
This technique was the Moon Ink Clan's treasure, but only a few cultivators had ever mastered it due to its stringent requirements: first, reaching the Separation stage; second, possessing five-element spirit roots that could harness the corresponding element essence qi.
Five-element spirit roots were so rare as to be almost impossible, with only a handful of people in the entire Spirit Realm having such precious spirit roots over millions of years.
Lin Xuan frowned at this but then his expression eased. Although he lacked five-element spirit roots, he had acquired unique abilities through chance, allowing him to command element essence qi. Therefore, he believed that mastering the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art should not be a problem for him.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan was elated. Finding what one sought after much effort without any trouble, it was like getting a pillow when one was already sleepy. The power of this technique, if mastered, would allow him to challenge opponents several levels above his own with ease, though he wouldn't dare say that.
However, considering the significance of this innate cultivation technique, Lin Xuan wasn't rash in making a decision. He raised his head and stared at the golden characters again, continuing to read them meticulously.
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Carefully pondering!
Cultivation knows no time; before he knew it, another half year had passed.
Lin Xuan's face was now filled with worry as if he had been doused with cold water. The initial excitement had vanished completely.
It wasn't that the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art was bad; its power and abilities far exceeded his expectations. For instance, the Illusory Mystic Fire and True Spirit Strike were secret techniques included in it, which further demonstrated the technique's wonders.
The crucial point was that only a quarter of this technique was recorded within the finger ring.
The Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art was divided into four parts: Upper Chapter, Middle Chapter, Lower Chapter, and Ascension Chapter. Each part corresponded to the Separation, Profound Void, Spirit Division, and Tribulation stages, respectively.
Only the Upper Chapter was contained in this finger ring.
Lin Xuan sighed; it was an incomplete technique that could only be cultivated up to the peak of the Separation stage before he would face another dead end. His expression turned grim as he pondered the pros and cons of cultivating this technique.
Honestly, Lin Xuan was truly tempted. He believed that even with any future unexpected encounters, he wouldn't find a better cultivation technique.
He didn’t want to give up on the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art, but having only the Separation stage part left him feeling somewhat useless.
Changing his main cultivation technique frequently could be more detrimental than beneficial, consuming much time and potentially causing conflicts between different techniques within his body.
Minorly, it could lead to a significant drop in cultivation; severely, it might cause meridian disorders or even immediate death from exploding.
It was like eating something unappetizing but regretting discarding it. This half-baked technique was incredibly tempting.
Lin Xuan scratched his head, unsure of what to do. Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to a tree-root-like treasure.
Could the contents within also be related to the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art?
It wasn’t that Lin Xuan was daydreaming; since this item contained instructions for cultivating the Illusory Mystic Fire, it was highly likely connected to the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan felt a surge of excitement. Since this item resembled the Jade Pupil Scroll, he hadn't tried opening it with other methods before.
Now, he wouldn’t just think about it; Lin Xuan ignited the Illusory Mystic Fire again and followed the same procedure. As the green flames enveloped the tree-root-like object, a clear ringing sound emerged. The item then emitted a light glow and began to tremble on its own.
Lin Xuan was elated, staring intently at the treasure before him. Soon, the light grew brighter, expanding rapidly. After a moment, it dispersed, revealing not a tree root but a brand new Jade Pupil Scroll in pristine condition.
Lin Xuan was overjoyed and carefully held the scroll with both hands, sinking his divine sense into it. Large golden characters appeared in his mind.
Indeed...
Scanning through them, Lin Xuan’s joy knew no bounds; his speculation had been correct. The contents of this Jade Pupil Scroll were not other secret techniques but the Middle Chapter cultivation instructions for the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art.
In other words, he now had half of the technique and could cultivate up to the peak of the Profound Void stage without any issues.
After putting down the scroll, Lin Xuan sat in a rocking chair, deep in thought. The Hundred Poison Divine King had given him this item: a cultivation technique for the Profound Void stage!
That was why his divine sense couldn’t penetrate beyond after reaching Separation.
This discovery significantly increased the feasibility of cultivating the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art. After all, he didn't know how long it would take to cultivate up to the peak of the Profound Void stage; even tens of thousands of years were possible.
With so much time left, preparing for the Spirit Division and beyond seemed premature.
Holding these two treasures in his hands, Lin Xuan was indecisive. Should he make the Moon Ink Heavenly Witch Art his main cultivation technique?
This decision wasn’t easy to make!
After a long consideration, Lin Xuan sank his divine sense back into the Jade Pupil Scroll. At his current stage, he couldn't fully understand the Profound Void cultivation techniques but could still determine their efficacy.
He would first take a look and then decide.
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