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第五卷 天云十二州 第八百六十六章 玉女七心诀

Sixxin said, "Leilei's considerations were correct. Although our abilities are only average, we managed to enter the Condensation Core Stage. However, without special good fortune, it will be difficult for us to make further progress in this life."

"Attaining Daoism is arduous; the increase of one’s cultivation power after entering the Condensation Core Stage is much slower compared to the Foundation Establishment period."

Given that, why not pursue powerful secret techniques? That would be the best choice. However, Lin Xuan's face showed a disapproving expression. What was lacking in ability wasn't an issue; he remembered back when even his Spirit Root had been non-existent, yet he still managed to advance.

"Ahem, my dear girls, what’s a mid-stage Condensation Core? As long as you two put in the effort and I support you, at least it will be late stage. Although Daoism is incredibly difficult, there are also countless possibilities for change. If some good fortune comes your way over these next few hundred years, you might have a chance to form an Immortal Core."

The two girls stared with wide eyes, their expressions full of shock. Who wouldn't want to go further on the path of Daoism? Not only would each major advancement in cultivation power be immense, but one's lifespan would also increase dramatically.

Despite this, reaching such a stage was no easy feat. Immortal Core Elders were almost at the pinnacle of existence within this realm. Even among the two girls and their peers with ordinary Spirit Roots, few could reach such heights.

The two girls naturally did not dare to hope for more.

But the young master said...

If it had been anyone else, they wouldn't have bothered with such formalities. After all, there was already a blood pact between them, making betrayal impossible. However, forced obedience and voluntary loyalty were worlds apart.

These two girls were indeed good; properly training them would make for very useful assistants. Hence, Lin Xuan first helped them form their Golden Core and then made this promise to fully secure their hearts.

"Alright, no need for such formalities."

Lin Xuan waved his sleeve, aformless force lifting the two girls up. They hurriedly stood but remained respectfully by his side.

"Young Master, according to your advice, what techniques should we practice?" Leilei's voice echoed softly.

"Yes, everything will follow Young Master’s instructions," Leilei also spoke obediently.

"Let me think."

Lin Xuan fell into deep thought. After a moment, he extended his right hand and gently patted his waist. A white light flashed, revealing an emerald greenJade Maiden Seven Heart Techniquesscroll in front of him.

"You two should take a look first."

The girls took the scroll and simultaneously sank their consciousness within it. After a while, they raised their heads with strange expressions on their faces.

"Young Master, this..." Leilei seemed to want to say something but hesitated, unsure of what to speak.

"Haha, just speak your mind; I am not one to be easily angered or pleased. Even if you make a mistake, I won’t blame you." Lin Xuan wore a gentle smile on his face: "Do you think this 'Emperor's Seven Hearts Quick Method' is too low in grade? The techniques and powers described are so insignificant?"

"Yes," the two girls nodded, waiting for Lin Xuan to explain.

"Indeed. In terms of grade, I gave you both only a mid-grade technique, far inferior to what you’ve collected yourselves. However, this technique has one advantage."

"Oh, please Young Master explain." Leilei’s face showed interest, and so did Rixin's.

"An old saying goes: 'What is lost in the east can be gained in the west.' Although the power of this Emulator's Seven Hearts Quick Method isn’t as strong, its cultivation progress is incredibly fast. Moreover, it is much easier to break through barriers compared to other techniques. If you want to travel far on the Daoist path and form an Immortal Core, practicing this technique would be perfect."

"Ah, so that’s how it is." The two girls turned from worry to joy: "We will follow Young Master's instructions, but..."

"Oh, what else do you have in mind? Speak up," Lin Xuan raised his head, his gaze falling on the egg-shaped girl.

"Young Master, although this Emulator's Seven Hearts Quick Method is excellent, my Spirit Root and my sister’s are different. She has a Water attribute, while I have a Metal one. Can we really practice the same technique?" Rixin curiously asked.

"Don’t worry about it; you can," Lin Xuan nodded.

In truth, although he said this, there was some doubt in his heart. He had long forgotten where he got this Emulator's Seven Hearts Quick Method from. After all, countless cultivators had died at his hands, and countless storage bags were searched. Who knew which unlucky soul it belonged to?

However, Lin Xuan did study this technique during his free time. Although it appeared as a mid-grade technique on the surface, there were some peculiarities.

Firstly, its power progression was too fast. While low-grade techniques are generally easier to advance in compared to high-grade ones, this rate seemed excessive.

Secondly, it wasn’t restricted by Spirit Root attributes. It was well-known that Spirit Roots came in five types: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Each cultivator had a different attribute, and their techniques had to match accordingly.

Of course, there were exceptions like the Nine Heavens Profound Technique—Demon's Essence, which could be practiced by any Spirit Root. But this was a privilege of top-grade techniques.

Other grades couldn’t do that.

However, The Emulator's Seven Hearts Quick Method was an exception. Lin Xuan examined it from all angles; it appeared to be only a mid-grade technique, slightly below even. Yet, it allowed practitioners with any type of Spirit Root attribute to practice it.

Why was this so? Even with his extensive knowledge, he couldn’t figure out the reason.

However, one thing was certain: The Emulator's Seven Hearts Quick Method was extraordinary. He picked it out specifically for them because "good things shouldn’t be shared." Although practicing this technique would result in weaker powers compared to peers of the same grade, Lin Xuan found this problem trivial.

Weak techniques could be compensated with better artifacts.

After all, in a fight between cultivators, equipment mattered more than secret techniques and abilities. And that was precisely where Lin Xuan excelled—his wealth of treasures was immense; even Core Formation period elders would be amazed by the number of artifacts in his storage bags, numbering over a thousand.

"Now that you’ve formed your Golden Cores, have you thought about what kind of artifacts to practice?" Lin Xuan asked slowly.

"Yes, but we haven’t decided yet. As long as they are powerful enough," Rixin spoke bashfully. Artifacts and Spirit Weapons were entirely different; the materials required were extremely precious. Although their status as leaders of the Exalted Pavilion made it easier for them to gather such resources, they couldn’t hope for top-notch artifacts.

Firstly, some materials were too precious—crystals were rare, and even if there was a crystal, it might be unaffordable. Secondly, better artifacts were harder to forge; even if forged successfully, operating them wasn’t easy. The two girls understood their limitations well and didn’t want to overreach.

"Since you haven't decided yet, I'll give you some protective artifacts that are far superior to what you could make yourselves."

Lin Xuan smiled and waved his sleeve, a faint light flashing as several pieces of soft, glowing artifacts flew towards Rixin.

There was also an jade umbrella.

The sword’s color was amber, yet it emitted a golden glow. The surface had faint inscriptions, indicating its extraordinary nature.

Rixin's eyes widened: "Young Master, what is this?"

"This amber-colored sword uses ten-thousand-year-old pine resin combined with refined Xuan crystal essence and several other precious materials, carefully crafted. In terms of power, it would be sufficient for an Immortal Core cultivator to use. It’s a top-grade artifact; I’ve erased the previous owner's mark using Green Illusory Fire. Once you perform some rituals, you can unleash considerable powers. Over time, with proper cultivation and Danfire nurturing, you’ll become more adept. This sword will be your main artifact."

After finishing his explanation, Lin Xuan turned to the blade: "I forgot its name, but regardless of materials or power, it’s an excellent artifact. A single item is insufficient; this can serve as a supplement for the amber-colored sword."

"Then there's this jade umbrella. It was crafted from ten-thousand-year-old soft jade and is incredibly sturdy. Its defensive capabilities far exceed those of ordinary artifacts. With this protection, even if you face opponents with much greater cultivation power, you’ll still be safe."

As Lin Xuan spoke slowly, the two girls were already staring in shock. Although he had mentioned giving them artifacts, they thought it would just be a simple common one. They never imagined that...

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