líng kòng shù ， zhǐ yǒu zhù jī qī xiū shì suǒ liàn de zhōng jí gōng fǎ zhōng cái yǒu tí dào ， ér zhōng jí gōng fǎ ， zài cáng shū gé dì èr céng ， xiàng lín xuān zhè yàng de dī jiē dì zǐ ， shì wú quán fān yuè de 。
灵控术，只有筑基期修士所练的中级功法中才有提到，而中级功法，在藏书阁第二层，像林轩这样的低阶弟子，是无权翻阅的。
Spirit Control Technique, aintermediate cultivation method only mentioned in the advanced cultivation techniques practiced by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. However, Lin Xuan obtained two such middle-grade techniques during his visit to Lingyun Sect.
bù guò líng yún mén zhī xíng ， lín xuān dé dào de zhōng jí gōng fǎ ， què yǒu liǎng běn zhī duō ， yī běn shì tā yòng dān yào shōu gòu ， lìng wài yī běn ， zé shì cóng yàn jiā fù zi de yí wù zhōng suǒ de 。
不过凌云门之行，林轩得到的中级功法，却有两本之多，一本是他用丹药收购，另外一本，则是从燕家父子的遗物中所得。
Lin Xuan took out two jade cylinders and injected his divine consciousness into each one for reading. He skipped over the parts related to cultivation methods that required a Foundation Establishment stage, as they were beyond him now. He focused on carefully studying the sections introducing Spirit Control Technique.
lín xuān ná chū liǎng gè yù tǒng jiǎn ， fēn bié zhù rù shén shí yuè dú le yī biàn ， qián miàn gōng fǎ de bù fèn lüè guò bù kàn ， nà yào zhù jī qī cái néng xiū liàn ， xiàn zài kàn le yě shì gān dèng yǎn ， jǐn jǐn shì tiāo xuǎn jiè shào líng kòng shù de bù fèn ， zǐ xì jīng dú 。
林轩拿出两个玉筒简，分别注入神识阅读了一遍，前面功法的部分略过不看，那要筑基期才能修炼，现在看了也是干瞪眼，仅仅是挑选介绍灵控术的部分，仔细精读。
After comparing them, he found that one was acquired through alchemy: "Ice Heart Art," and the other was obtained from the Yan family's relics: "Purple Yang Great Primordial Strength."
rán hòu liǎng xiāng bǐ jiào le yī xià ， zhè liǎng běn gōng fǎ ， yī běn shì yòng dān yào shōu gòu de 《 bīng xīn jué 》， lìng wài yī běn shì cóng yàn jiā fù zi nà ér shōu guā dé lái de 《 zǐ yáng hùn yuán jìn 》。
然后两相比较了一下，这两本功法，一本是用丹药收购的《冰心诀》，另外一本是从燕家父子那儿收刮得来的《紫阳混元劲》。
The "Purple Yang Great Primordial Strength" had originally been reserved by another major cultivation family, the Wangs. Later, it was stolen by Yan Tianheng in a surprise attack. This meant that the technique described in this book must be superior to publicly sold ones like "Ice Heart Art." However, when it came to Spirit Control Technique, both books were similar.
zhè 《 zǐ yáng hùn yuán jìn 》 yuán běn bèi lìng yī dà xiū xiān jiā zú wāng jiā suǒ yù dìng ， hòu lái bèi yàn tiān héng bàn lù fú jī ， shā rén qiǎng bǎo ， huàn jù huà shuō ， cǐ shū suǒ jì zǎi de gōng fǎ kěn dìng yào bǐ gōng kāi xiāo shòu de 《 bīng xīn jué 》 hǎo ， bù guò guāng jiù líng kòng shù ér yán ， liǎng běn shū jì zǎi de chà bu duō ， dà tóng xiǎo yì ，
这《紫阳混元劲》原本被另一大修仙家族汪家所预定，后来被燕天衡半路伏击，杀人抢宝，换句话说，此书所记载的功法肯定要比公开销售的《冰心诀》好，不过光就灵控术而言，两本书记载的差不多，大同小异，
Thus, Lin Xuan did not need to choose and picked one at random to practice.
yú shì lín xuān yě yòng bù zhe xuǎn zé ， suí biàn tiāo le yī běn ， jiù zhào zhe xí liàn 。
于是林轩也用不着选择，随便挑了一本，就照着习练。
Spirit Control Technique was derived from Drive Object Technique. The latter was simpler, just a basic foundation, while the former was much more complex and intricate.
suǒ wèi líng kòng shù ， nǎi shì yǔ qū wù shù yī mài xiāng chuán ， zhǐ bù guò hòu zhě bǐ jiào jiǎn dān ， jǐn jǐn shì jī chǔ ， ér líng kòng shù zé yào fù zá jīng miào dé duō 。
所谓灵控术，乃是与驱物术一脉相传，只不过后者比较简单，仅仅是基础，而灵控术则要复杂精妙得多。
For the next few weeks, Lin Xuan endured great hardship due to his insufficient cultivation level. Although the book clearly stated that late-stage Flexible Spirit cultivators could practice it, this was only theoretically true. In reality, mastering such a technique required Foundation Establishment stage cultivation.
jiē xià lái de shí jǐ tiān lǐ ， lín xuān chī zú le kǔ tóu ， yuán yīn wú tā ， xiū wèi bù gòu a ， suī rán shū zhōng xiě dé hěn qīng chǔ ， líng dòng hòu qī de dì zǐ jiù gòu zī gé liàn xí ， dàn nà jǐn jǐn shì lǐ lùn shàng ， shí jì shàng ， xiǎng yào zhǎng wò hǎo zhè ge fǎ shù ， hái shì zhù jī qī de xiū wèi bǐ jiào shì hé 。
接下来的十几天里，林轩吃足了苦头，原因无他，修为不够啊，虽然书中写得很清楚，灵动后期的弟子就够资格练习，但那仅仅是理论上，实际上，想要掌握好这个法术，还是筑基期的修为比较适合。
Failure did not discourage Lin Xuan; nothing in the world can be achieved overnight. Gradual practice would eventually pay off. When he first learned Ice Needle Technique, it wasn't as painful.
rán ér shī bài duì lín xuān ér yán ， bù suàn shén me ， shì jiè shàng méi yǒu shén me shì qíng kě yǐ yí cù ér jiù ， màn màn liàn xí zǒng huì hǎo ， dāng chū de bīng zhēn shù chū xué de shí hòu ， hái bú shì fēi cháng tòng kǔ 。
然而失败对林轩而言，不算什么，世界上没有什么事情可以一蹴而就，慢慢练习总会好，当初的冰针术初学的时候，还不是非常痛苦。
With this mindset, Lin Xuan became more determined despite repeated failures. However, after several weeks, there was no progress at all.
huái zhe zhè zhǒng xīn lǐ ， lín xuān yuè cuò yuè yǒng ， rán ér shí jǐ tiān guò qù le ， yì diǎn jìn zhǎn dōu méi yǒu 。
怀着这种心理，林轩越挫越勇，然而十几天过去了，一点进展都没有。
What frustrated Lin Xuan even more was that he couldn’t pinpoint the reason for his inability to master Spirit Control Technique. Each time, he failed mysteriously, leading him to sigh and wonder if his natural talent was too poor.
gèng ràng lín xuān yù mèn de shì ， jiū jìng shì shén me yuán yīn liàn bù hǎo líng kòng shù ， lián tā yě shuō bù qīng chǔ ， měi yī cì zǒng shì mò míng qí miào de shī bài ， zhè ràng lín xuān yǎng tiān cháng tàn ， zì jǐ de tiān fù ， shì bú shì yě tài chà le yì diǎn 。
更让林轩郁闷的是，究竟是什么原因练不好灵控术，连他也说不清楚，每一次总是莫名其妙的失败，这让林轩仰天长叹，自己的天赋，是不是也太差了一点。
However, complaining did not solve anything. Lin Xuan continued to practice with determination. A month later, when he emerged from his room, there had been no improvement.
bù guò bào yuàn jiě jué bù liǎo wèn tí ， lín xuān yī rán yǎo yá kǔ liàn ， kě yí gè yuè hòu ， tā cóng fáng jiān lǐ chū lái ， qíng kuàng yī rán méi yǒu sī háo hǎo zhuǎn 。
不过抱怨解决不了问题，林轩依然咬牙苦练，可一个月后，他从房间里出来，情况依然没有丝毫好转。
It seemed that simply practicing alone would not change this situation.
kàn lái guāng * zì jǐ kǔ liàn shì hěn nán gǎi biàn zhè zhǒng zhuàng kuàng le 。
看来光*自己苦练是很难改变这种状况了。
"Should I seek advice from an elder?"
“ xiàng zhǎng bèi qǐng jiào ？”
“像长辈请教？”
Lin Xuan shook his head. In Drifting Cloud Valley, only a few geniuses could practice Spirit Control Technique at the late-stage Flexible Spirit level. He didn’t even have a spirit root; seeking such advice would surely attract attention.
lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ， huì yǐ líng dòng qī xiū wèi xí liàn líng kòng shù de ， fàng yǎn piāo yún gǔ ， yě jǐn yǒu shǎo shù tiān cái ， zì jǐ lián líng gēn dōu méi yǒu ， qǐng jiào zhè yàng de wèn tí ， kěn dìng huì yǐn qǐ zhù yì 。
林轩摇了摇头，会以灵动期修为习练灵控术的，放眼飘云谷，也仅有少数天才，自己连灵根都没有，请教这样的问题，肯定会引起注意。
"Alas, how nice it would be to openly display my Sixth Stage cultivation and show that I am an elite disciple."
“ āi ， rú guǒ zì jǐ néng gòu zhèng dà guāng míng de xiǎn lù dì liù céng xiū wèi ， biǎo míng zì jǐ shì jīng yīng dì zǐ yǒu duō hǎo 。”
“唉，如果自己能够正大光明的显露第六层修为，表明自己是精英弟子有多好。”
Lin Xuan had this thought because ordinary low-rank disciples could only attend lectures at Eagle Nest Pavilion, while elite disciples were given special attention due to their potential for Foundation Establishment. They had senior cultivators regularly answer their questions, allowing them to seek guidance on any issues they encountered in cultivation.
lín xuān zhī suǒ yǐ huì chǎn shēng zhè yàng de xiǎng fǎ ， shì yīn wèi tā men zhè xiē pǔ tōng de dī jiē dì zǐ ， píng shí zhǐ néng qù zhì yīng gé tīng jiào xí jiǎng kè ， kě jīng yīng dì zǐ jiù bù yí yàng le ， suī rán tóng yàng shì líng dòng qī xiū wèi ， kě yóu yú yǐ hòu jí yǒu kě néng zhù jī chéng gōng ， suǒ yǐ bèi shòu mén pài zhòng shì ， zhuān mén pài dé yǒu gōng lì shēn hòu de xiū shì dìng qī jiě dá tā men de nán tí ， zài xiū liàn shàng yù jiàn le shén me bù jiě ， kě yǐ suí shí qǐng jiào 。
林轩之所以会产生这样的想法，是因为他们这些普通的低阶弟子，平时只能去稚鹰阁听教席讲课，可精英弟子就不一样了，虽然同样是灵动期修为，可由于以后极有可能筑基成功，所以倍受门派重视，专门派得有功力深厚的修士定期解答他们的难题，在修炼上遇见了什么不解，可以随时请教。
If he were an elite disciple, he could ask a senior elder for guidance regarding Spirit Control Technique.
rú guǒ zì jǐ shì jīng yīng dì zǐ ， zài líng kòng shù de wèn tí shàng ， jiù kě yǐ qǐng qián bèi zhǎng lǎo jǐ yǔ yí dìng de zhǐ dǎo 。
如果自己是精英弟子，在灵控术的问题上，就可以请前辈长老给与一定的指导。
However, this was just wishful thinking. Given his current situation, he dared not reveal his cultivation level. Bored and restless, Lin Xuan took out the blood-red jade cylinder from his pocket and browsed through the techniques created by cultivators of dark arts. While he couldn’t practice the cultivation methods, he could learn the spells that utilized spirit energy.
rán ér zhè jǐn jǐn shì xiǎng xiǎng ， yǐ lín xuān xiàn zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng ， gēn běn jiù bù gǎn bào lù zì jǐ de xiū wèi ， bǎi wú liáo lài zhī xià ， lín xuān cóng huái zhōng ná chū nà xuè hóng sè de yù tǒng jiǎn ， liú lǎn lǐ miàn xiū mó zhě suǒ chuàng lì de fǎ jué ， gōng fǎ bù néng liàn ， dàn nà xiē yùn shǐ líng lì de fǎ shù què kě yǐ xué xí 。
然而这仅仅是想想，以林轩现在这种情况，根本就不敢暴露自己的修为，百无聊赖之下，林轩从怀中拿出那血红色的玉筒简，浏览里面修魔者所创立的法诀，功法不能练，但那些运使灵力的法术却可以学习。
"Ah!" Lin Xuan suddenly raised an eyebrow with a look of unexpected joy. Despite no one else being around, such an expression was rare for him now.
“ yí ！” lín xuān tū rán shuāng méi yī tiāo ， liǎn shàng lù chū yì wài de kuáng xǐ zhī sè ， suī rán zhè lǐ méi yǒu wài rén ， dàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， rú jīn néng ràng tā rú cǐ shī tài de shì qíng yǐ jīng bù duō 。
“咦！”林轩突然双眉一挑，脸上露出意外的狂喜之色，虽然这里没有外人，但以林轩的城府，如今能让他如此失态的事情已经不多。
"Mental Transformation Art!"
“ tiān mó nǐ róng shù ！”
“天魔拟容术！”
Lin Xuan’s divine consciousness landed on a minor technique recorded in the latter part of the cultivation method. This technique had been created by a senior dark arts cultivator over a thousand years ago.
lín xuān de shén shí luò zài le gōng fǎ hòu piān suǒ jì zǎi de yī zhǒng fǔ zhù xìng de xiǎo fǎ shù ， zhè shì qiān yú nián qián ， mǒu wèi xiū mó zhě qián bèi suǒ chuàng zào de 。
林轩的神识落在了功法后篇所记载的一种辅助性的小法术，这是千余年前，某位修魔者前辈所创造的。
According to the text, it utilized spirit energy to alter one's appearance and physique. Such techniques were not unfamiliar to Lin Xuan; his sect possessed "Disguise Art" and other similar ones...
jù shàng miàn suǒ yán ， zhè shì yī zhǒng lì yòng líng lì ， gǎi biàn xíng mào tǐ tài de fǎ shù ， yuán běn lèi sì de gōng jué ， lín xuān bìng bù mò shēng ， běn mén jiù yǒu “ yì róng shù ， yí xíng shù ”， děng děng ……
据上面所言，这是一种利用灵力，改变形貌体态的法术，原本类似的功诀，林轩并不陌生，本门就有“易容术，移形术”，等等……
However, these techniques were considered mediocre because they could easily be detected if the opponent’s cultivation level was higher or close to that of the user. Their practicality was low.
rán ér zhè lèi de fǎ jué ， què yì zhí bèi rèn wéi shì jī lèi ， yuán yīn wú tā ， zhǐ yào duì fāng de xiū wèi gāo yú shī shù zhě ， shèn zhì chà bu duō ， jiù kě yǐ qīng yì kàn chuān wěi zhuāng de xiào guǒ ， shí yòng xìng bù gāo 。
然而这类的法诀，却一直被认为是鸡肋，原因无他，只要对方的修为高于施术者，甚至差不多，就可以轻易看穿伪装的效果，实用性不高。
Initially, Lin Xuan did not pay much attention, just casually flipping through them. But after reading about Mental Transformation Art, he was overjoyed. The creator of this technique was indeed a genius. By collecting and improving various disguise techniques, he created what was unique in the cultivation world: the Disguise Divine Art.
yuán běn lín xuān yě méi yǒu tài zài yì ， zhǐ shì wú liáo suí biàn fān fān ér yǐ ， kě kàn le tiān mó nǐ róng shù de jiè shào ， què ràng tā dà xǐ guò wàng ， chuàng zào cǐ shù de xiū mó zhě qián bèi ， zhēn de shì yī wèi tiān cái ， tā zài shōu jí le duō zhǒng yì róng gōng fǎ hòu ， gǎi jìn qí quē diǎn ， qǔ cháng bǔ duǎn ， zuì hòu cái chuàng zào chū le zhè xiū zhēn jiè dú yī wú èr de yì róng shén shù lái 。
原本林轩也没有太在意，只是无聊随便翻翻而已，可看了天魔拟容术的介绍，却让他大喜过望，创造此术的修魔者前辈，真的是一位天才，他在收集了多种易容功法后，改进其缺点，取长补短，最后才创造出了这修真界独一无二的易容神术来。
The advantages were obvious. First, it had a low threshold; only late-stage Flexible Spirit cultivators could practice it, unlike other disguise techniques that required Foundation Establishment stage practitioners at minimum. The most important advantage was that it solved the issue of being easily detected after disguise.
cǐ fǎ jué miào jiù miào zài yǒu jǐ gè yōu diǎn ， dì yī shì mén kǎn dī ， zhǐ xū yào líng dòng zhōng qī de xiū wèi jiù néng gòu xí liàn ， bù xiàng qí tā de yì róng gōng fǎ ， zuì dī yě yāo qiú zhù jī qī de xiū shì ， dì èr yě shì zuì zhòng yào de yì diǎn ， tā jiě jué le yì róng hòu róng yì bèi shí pò de quē diǎn 。
此法诀妙就妙在有几个优点，第一是门槛低，只需要灵动中期的修为就能够习练，不像其他的易容功法，最低也要求筑基期的修士，第二也是最重要的一点，它解决了易容后容易被识破的缺点。
To see through Mental Transformation Art, one would need to be two cultivation stages higher than the user—meaning, if a late-stage Flexible Spirit cultivator used this technique, someone with Core Formation stage cultivation could detect them; for Foundation Establishment cultivators, only an old monster at the Core Formation stage could discern their true form.
xiǎng yào kàn pò tiān mó nǐ róng shù ， chú fēi jìng jiè bǐ shī shù zhě gāo shàng liǎng gè děng jí ， zhù yì ， shì jìng jiè ， yě jiù shì shuō ， rú guǒ yòng tiān mó nǐ róng shù gǎi biàn róng mào de shì líng dòng qī dī jiē xiū zhēn zhě ， nà me xiǎng yào kàn chuān ， zhì shǎo yào yǒu níng dān qī de xiū wèi ， rú guǒ yì róng de shì zhù jī qī xiū shì ， nà me jiù yào yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù cái néng kàn pò 。
想要看破天魔拟容术，除非境界比施术者高上两个等级，注意，是境界，也就是说，如果用天魔拟容术改变容貌的是灵动期低阶修真者，那么想要看穿，至少要有凝丹期的修为，如果易容的是筑基期修士，那么就要元婴期的老怪物才能看破。
While these advantages were clear, the technique had its flaws. First, it was short-lived, lasting only one hour before needing a six-hour rest to be used again. Thus, Mental Transformation Art couldn’t be used for long-term disguise; it was merely a temporary solution.
yōu diǎn xiǎn ér yì jiàn ， dàn yě bù néng shuō cǐ shù méi yǒu quē xiàn ， shì jiè shàng běn jiù méi yǒu shí quán shí měi ， shǒu xiān ， cǐ shù zuò yòng de shí jiān hěn duǎn ， zuì duō néng gòu gǎi biàn róng mào yí gè shí chén ， rán hòu zhì shǎo yào xiū xī jiàn gé liù gè shí chén yǐ shàng ， cái néng dì èr cì shī zhǎn 。
优点显而易见，但也不能说此术没有缺陷，世界上本就没有十全十美，首先，此术作用的时间很短，最多能够改变容貌一个时辰，然后至少要休息间隔六个时辰以上，才能第二次施展。
This was just one of its drawbacks. Despite its imperfections, it remained a highly applicable technique. However, the second drawback deterred many cultivators who had once obtained this technique and discarded it like trash.
yě jiù shì shuō tiān mó nǐ róng shù bù néng yòng lái zhǎng shí jiān jiǎ bàn mǒu rén ， zhǐ néng zuò wèi duǎn shí jiān de quán yí zhī jì 。
也就是说天魔拟容术不能用来长时间假扮某人，只能做为短时间的权宜之计。
The reason was that using this technique required a rare medicinal herb to be consumed first before practicing according to the method. Only then could one successfully disguise themselves.
Spirit Control Technique, aintermediate cultivation method only mentioned in the advanced cultivation techniques practiced by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. However, Lin Xuan obtained two such middle-grade techniques during his visit to Lingyun Sect.
Lin Xuan took out two jade cylinders and injected his divine consciousness into each one for reading. He skipped over the parts related to cultivation methods that required a Foundation Establishment stage, as they were beyond him now. He focused on carefully studying the sections introducing Spirit Control Technique.
After comparing them, he found that one was acquired through alchemy: "Ice Heart Art," and the other was obtained from the Yan family's relics: "Purple Yang Great Primordial Strength."
The "Purple Yang Great Primordial Strength" had originally been reserved by another major cultivation family, the Wangs. Later, it was stolen by Yan Tianheng in a surprise attack. This meant that the technique described in this book must be superior to publicly sold ones like "Ice Heart Art." However, when it came to Spirit Control Technique, both books were similar.
Thus, Lin Xuan did not need to choose and picked one at random to practice.
Spirit Control Technique was derived from Drive Object Technique. The latter was simpler, just a basic foundation, while the former was much more complex and intricate.
For the next few weeks, Lin Xuan endured great hardship due to his insufficient cultivation level. Although the book clearly stated that late-stage Flexible Spirit cultivators could practice it, this was only theoretically true. In reality, mastering such a technique required Foundation Establishment stage cultivation.
Failure did not discourage Lin Xuan; nothing in the world can be achieved overnight. Gradual practice would eventually pay off. When he first learned Ice Needle Technique, it wasn't as painful.
With this mindset, Lin Xuan became more determined despite repeated failures. However, after several weeks, there was no progress at all.
What frustrated Lin Xuan even more was that he couldn’t pinpoint the reason for his inability to master Spirit Control Technique. Each time, he failed mysteriously, leading him to sigh and wonder if his natural talent was too poor.
However, complaining did not solve anything. Lin Xuan continued to practice with determination. A month later, when he emerged from his room, there had been no improvement.
It seemed that simply practicing alone would not change this situation.
"Should I seek advice from an elder?"
Lin Xuan shook his head. In Drifting Cloud Valley, only a few geniuses could practice Spirit Control Technique at the late-stage Flexible Spirit level. He didn’t even have a spirit root; seeking such advice would surely attract attention.
"Alas, how nice it would be to openly display my Sixth Stage cultivation and show that I am an elite disciple."
Lin Xuan had this thought because ordinary low-rank disciples could only attend lectures at Eagle Nest Pavilion, while elite disciples were given special attention due to their potential for Foundation Establishment. They had senior cultivators regularly answer their questions, allowing them to seek guidance on any issues they encountered in cultivation.
If he were an elite disciple, he could ask a senior elder for guidance regarding Spirit Control Technique.
However, this was just wishful thinking. Given his current situation, he dared not reveal his cultivation level. Bored and restless, Lin Xuan took out the blood-red jade cylinder from his pocket and browsed through the techniques created by cultivators of dark arts. While he couldn’t practice the cultivation methods, he could learn the spells that utilized spirit energy.
"Ah!" Lin Xuan suddenly raised an eyebrow with a look of unexpected joy. Despite no one else being around, such an expression was rare for him now.
"Mental Transformation Art!"
Lin Xuan’s divine consciousness landed on a minor technique recorded in the latter part of the cultivation method. This technique had been created by a senior dark arts cultivator over a thousand years ago.
According to the text, it utilized spirit energy to alter one's appearance and physique. Such techniques were not unfamiliar to Lin Xuan; his sect possessed "Disguise Art" and other similar ones...
However, these techniques were considered mediocre because they could easily be detected if the opponent’s cultivation level was higher or close to that of the user. Their practicality was low.
Initially, Lin Xuan did not pay much attention, just casually flipping through them. But after reading about Mental Transformation Art, he was overjoyed. The creator of this technique was indeed a genius. By collecting and improving various disguise techniques, he created what was unique in the cultivation world: the Disguise Divine Art.
The advantages were obvious. First, it had a low threshold; only late-stage Flexible Spirit cultivators could practice it, unlike other disguise techniques that required Foundation Establishment stage practitioners at minimum. The most important advantage was that it solved the issue of being easily detected after disguise.
To see through Mental Transformation Art, one would need to be two cultivation stages higher than the user—meaning, if a late-stage Flexible Spirit cultivator used this technique, someone with Core Formation stage cultivation could detect them; for Foundation Establishment cultivators, only an old monster at the Core Formation stage could discern their true form.
While these advantages were clear, the technique had its flaws. First, it was short-lived, lasting only one hour before needing a six-hour rest to be used again. Thus, Mental Transformation Art couldn’t be used for long-term disguise; it was merely a temporary solution.
This was just one of its drawbacks. Despite its imperfections, it remained a highly applicable technique. However, the second drawback deterred many cultivators who had once obtained this technique and discarded it like trash.
The reason was that using this technique required a rare medicinal herb to be consumed first before practicing according to the method. Only then could one successfully disguise themselves.