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Can a cultivation technique really change the fate of a sect?

Originally, for cultivators, spirit roots were considered the most crucial factor in determining their strength. However, this "Five Elements True Explanation" had shattered Shangguan Mudu's long-held beliefs. [From Fengyun Reading Network]

Even though there weren't any outstanding figures among the disciples of his sect, half of them could still advance to the Separation and Union stage with effort.

This ratio was truly astonishing.

As for the other disciples, condensing an元婴 wasn't a problem either; even those who were at the bottom had a high chance of reaching the Condensation Core Stage.

After all, in the spirit realm, low-grade cultivators made up the majority. A sect filled with cultivators above the Condensation Core stage would be so unbelievable that no one would believe it if they heard about it.

However, holding this "Five Elements True Explanation" allowed him to transform the impossible into reality and help his sect achieve such a miracle.

Shangguan Mudu was overwhelmed with gratitude. He bowed down to Lin Xuan.

"Senior's great kindness will be remembered by our entire sect for life. If there is any task you need us to do, whether it involves climbing up a knife mountain or diving into a sea of fire, we shall not hesitate in the slightest," Shangguan Mudu said resolutely.

"Master has spoken too highly."

Lin Xuan raised his hand and waved it lightly. "Everything has its pros and cons. While this Five Elements True Explanation is indeed miraculous, its shortcomings are obvious as well."

After saying that, Lin Xuan sighed softly.

"Senior means the power is too weak?" Shangguan Mudu's light laughter entered his ears; clearly, she had already noticed some issues while studying it.

"Yes, although this technique allows for rapid upgrades and no bottlenecks, its power is far from satisfactory."

"Junior understands. But as they say, one cannot have both fish and bear’s paw. In the world, things are like that, and cultivation techniques follow general rules: the more powerful a technique is, the harder it is to cultivate. Conversely, this also applies. The Five Elements True Explanation lacks bottlenecks entirely; how could Junior possibly expect too much from it?" Shangguan Mudu's soft voice echoed in his ears as she clearly understood these points.

"Hmm."

Lin Xuan nodded and showed approval on his face. Being pragmatic and not setting unrealistic goals was truly commendable.

However, while this woman recognized these issues, he should still explain some things to her.

"The weakness of the Five Elements True Explanation is far beyond what your friend imagines."

"Oh? What do you mean?" The woman's brows lifted as she showed interest on her pretty face.

"Even if one reaches the Separation and Union后期 stage, their strength will only be comparable to an apex元婴 cultivator."

"What? That much difference?"

Shangguan Mudu was greatly shocked even though she had already guessed.

Moreover, the Five Elements True Explanation has a fatal flaw: it can only be cultivated up to the Separation and Union stage; there are no subsequent techniques after that. This is not uncommon in the cultivation world; one could simply switch to another technique if they encountered such a situation. However, for the Five Elements True Explanation, this technique actually has an exclusive effect. Once one starts cultivating it, they can never learn other techniques again; otherwise, only one outcome awaits them...

"What? Walking into madness!"

Lin Xuan said resolutely. The ant elder had already clearly stated these matters in his will, and Lin Xuan was merely repeating them.

Shangguan Mudu was also stunned but quickly smiled: "It doesn't matter. These flaws are not significant."

"Not significant?"

"Yes, Senior, think about it; how many people in the Eastern Sea cultivation world can enter the Separation and Union stage? Before your help, our sect members didn't even dare to dream of reaching the元婴 stage. Now that you've given us such a great opportunity, what more could we ask for? Even if this technique's power is poor compared to before, it’s still incomparable to being at the mercy of others. Besides, the Separation and Union stage grants two thousand years of lifespan; it won't decrease."

"Indeed."

Lin Xuan nodded. This woman's thoughts were much more open-minded than his.

Originally, the Hundred Grass Sect had no hope of revival, only watching it decline. Now that they had received such great benefits, compared to their previous state, a few flaws weren't worth worrying about; naturally, this woman wouldn't be overly concerned.

Lin Xuan couldn’t help smiling. Earlier, he had overcomplicated things by thinking too much from his own perspective. After all, his goal was ascension to immortality, and ordinary cultivators rarely had such lofty goals.

Even the Separation and Union stage was a laughing matter; how could they think about what came next?

In truth, reminding Shangguan Mudu of these issues was just worrying needlessly. No wonder she wasn't overly concerned.

Thinking this, Lin Xuan shook his head with a bitter smile before extending his hand to tap on something in his palm.

"This..."

The woman was taken aback.

"This is a special cultivation technique," Lin Xuan said with a smile.

"To me?" Shangguan Mudu looked slightly surprised.

"Yes. Despite the Hundred Grass Sect's current state, you managed to form a丹 at this point, proving your资质 are still good. If you don't want to advance further on the path of immortality and prefer to cultivate that flawed Five Elements True Explanation, I have another technique here: The Jade Maiden Seven-Heart Decision. While it doesn’t allow for rapid advancement like the Five Elements True Explanation, it is easier to learn. Crucially, this technique does not have an exclusive effect; even if you enter the Separation and Union stage, your path of cultivation won't be cut off."

Lin Xuan said calmly but with a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. Lu Ying'er and Liu Xin had both practiced this secret technique back then. Four hundred years later, he wondered how they were doing. If everything went well, they should already be at the apex or even beyond the元婴 stage. He wondered if they would ever have the chance to break through to the Separation and Union stage in their lifetimes.

"Thank you, Senior."

Shangguan Mudu gently accepted it and stored the Jade Maiden Seven-Heart Decision away. "Is there anything else you need me to do?"

"No more; I've said all I needed to say."

Lin Xuan didn't plan on interfering much with the Hundred Grass Sect's affairs. He believed this woman should have a clear idea of how to proceed.

He just needed to hint at it.

This was his help; whether the Hundred Grass Sect could revive itself depended on their own efforts and abilities.

Such matters were hard for outsiders to interfere in, so Lin Xuan didn't want to get involved too much.

It wasn’t about imposing one's will on others but that he had many things to do himself.

Lin Xuan wanted to break through to the Profound Mysteries stage as soon as possible.

Therefore, he didn’t want to deal with trivial matters.

(To be continued)

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