This ability allowed the Scripture Pavilion to accommodate tens of thousands of people choosing the same cultivation technique without any pressure. As long as it existed within the Pavilion, it could be copied infinitely with ease. Thanks to the Heart Demon Oath, there was no concern of any technique leaking out.
Wang Dahu grinned as he sensed the illusory jade scroll appear in his mind. He immediately moved to another bookshelf and found a copy of "Basic Blade Technique." After making his Heart Demon Oath, a replica of the "Basic Blade Technique" manifested in his mind, and he received the inheritance.
As for the other cultivation manuals, he couldn't obtain them.He had not yet earned the qualification to access stronger techniques or combat skills.
"Excellent! The other brothers must come and inherit these techniques as well. Only by becoming stronger can we truly survive... and protect Xuánhuáng Village."Excitement filled Wang Dahu's eyes. Now that he had a cultivation method, he couldn't wait to return and try it out.
Huang Chengyan watched Wang Dahu leave, unaffected, and continued browsing. Many bookshelves were empty, but he examined every manual with care.
Suddenly, his steps halted. His gaze locked onto a certain shelf, and he could no longer move forward.
"'Record of Righteous Blood and Loyal Heart' – Divine Sea Chapter. This... this is a Confucian cultivation technique! Perfect for scholars, using scholarly aura to nourish the body and develop righteous qi... it can even be used to cultivate Confucian divine abilities!"Huang Chengyan's pupils contracted sharply, and his breathing grew rapid.
"I must obtain it! I'm a scholar—this Confucian technique is tailor-made for me. Compared to the 'Pure Origin Technique,' this one fits me far better."
Tugging at his beard, Huang Chengyan muttered excitedly,"But… this isn't a free technique. It clearly says: only scholars who've never practiced any other techniques and who possess scholarly aura can trigger this one to open up a Divine Sea unique to the Confucian path. A true Sea of Learning. Before that, no other cultivation is allowed. But this 'Record of Righteous Blood and Loyal Heart' is clearly extremely valuable. It won't be easy to obtain."
This was fundamentally different from common techniques like the Pure Origin Technique. It was tailored for scholars—people who studied rather than fought. Its value went far beyond the surface.
Huang Chengyan was sober-minded. No one would easily part with a treasure like this. Why should they? What right did he have to claim it?
He couldn't think of any reason that would qualify him.
And yet, giving it up left a bitter taste of unwillingness in his heart.
If he'd never seen the Record of Righteous Blood and Loyal Heart, he would've accepted cultivating the Pure Origin Technique. At least it would mean stepping onto the path of cultivation. But now, a far better choice stood before him.Moreover, he knew he was getting older. Competing with younger people in ordinary cultivation was impossible. His only hope lay in the Confucian path.
Only by letting scholarly aura nourish his body could he walk a smoother road—with far more potential.
Huang Chengyan's expression kept shifting. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he turned and left. His steps were unsteady, clearly showing he was deeply unsettled.
In the mansion, Yi Tianxing had settled into a room, but instead of sleeping, he sat in meditation and began cultivating. Looking out at the moonlight, he murmured:
"By now, what I placed in the Scripture Pavilion should already be taking effect. Let's see how long before the fish take the bait. In a world like this, I don't have the luxury to play the noble sage making three humble visits to a recluse."
With that whispered thought, he resumed his cultivation.
He naturally began visualizing, circulating the Dragon Sovereign Heaven Scripture and visualizing the Diagram of the Four Seas Ancestral Dragon. A mighty ancestral dragon emerged within his Divine Sea, drawing in the surrounding heaven and earth energy.
The two meridians he had already opened now served as channels through which streams of five-colored heaven and earth energy flowed into the Divine Sea. Above the sea, the ancestral dragon was enshrouded in this vibrant mist.
The dragon inhaled and exhaled the mist, rapidly converting it into streams of True Dragon Qi. Under some mysterious, invisible force, the refining process occurred at a speed three times faster than normal.
"So this is the power of Xuanhuang Village's fortune? Triple cultivation speed... The wonder of destiny truly defies belief."Yi Tianxing was quietly awed.
Experiencing the effects firsthand, his determination deepened.He was going to survive this chaotic world—and more than that, thrive in it. He would grow Xuánhuáng Village into something great, a force that stood tall on the Eternal Continent.
That night, he didn't open any new meridians. He merely continued circulating his cultivation technique, using the True Dragon Qi to temper the two already-opened meridians. The dragon patterns etched on the river-like meridian paths grew clearer, and the meridians themselves grew tougher.
This allowed heaven and earth energy to flow faster through his body.
That night, under the bright moon, bonfires warmed the many strangers who had gathered from all over the world. As they spoke with one another, strangers became familiar, and silence gave way to smiles. Their faces showed hope—and yearning.
More and more people went to the Scripture Pavilion. There, they obtained the most basic cultivation methods and combat skills. Former soldiers all unhesitatingly chose Ironblood Fiend Qi, and immediately began training.
To accommodate them, a simple military camp had been erected on the village's western side. It was little more than a large tent. Except for essential guards, all the soldiers were in training, undertaking their first cultivation session.
Ordinary villagers also began trying to cultivate after obtaining their techniques.
After such a world-altering event, no one could sleep soundly. Everyone wished for strength—if only enough to protect themselves or contribute when danger came.Power, above all, gave them a sense of security.
Boom!
Time flowed quietly. With the Arrow Towers standing guard, Xuánhuáng Village was peaceful.
Suddenly, at the soldiers' camp, a crimson light burst into the sky. Heaven and earth energy surged toward it.
Looking closer, one could see Wang Dahu seated cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by blood-colored mist, which was being absorbed into his navel area. Heaven and earth energy followed suit, while a trace of killing intent appeared between his brows.
He had already stepped onto the path of cultivation—his Divine Sea had been opened!
The sudden fluctuation in energy snapped Yi Tianxing out of his meditation. He looked west, joy flashing in his eyes. Nodding to himself, he murmured:
"As expected. These soldiers have already faced slaughter, even experienced real battle. Their bodies carry accumulated killing aura—fiend qi—that they never had a way to control. Without guidance, many suffered mentally after leaving the battlefield—becoming bloodthirsty, unstable. 'Battlefield Syndrome' was just another name for being unable to harness that fiend qi. Now, with the proper cultivation method—one designed for soldiers—they can channel it. They'll advance far faster than normal people."
"They're good men. True soldiers."
With that, Yi Tianxing returned to his meditation.
That night in Xuanhuang Village, everyone began cultivating.
The entire village officially stepped onto the path of becoming cultivators.
In the black of night, one could hear terrifying roars and howls. Battles erupted in the distance. Birds flew across the sky, attempting to breach Xuanhuang Village's boundaries, but the Arrow Towers activated at the first sign of intrusion. Energy bolts, formed from heaven and earth energy, shot forth with devastating force.
Sharper than any crafted arrow, these bolts pierced through the approaching beasts, killing them instantly. Even after death, the beasts' souls and remains were drawn into the Arrow Towers by some mysterious power, as if the towers were absorbing and merging with them.
This was one of the Arrow Towers' mystical traits—what made them true treasures.
With the towers' protection, the village remained peaceful through the night.
The next morning.As golden sunlight bathed the land, everyone had awakened.
Many women began preparing breakfast, roasting leftover rat meat from the day before. The fat rodents turned golden and crispy in the fire, their scent mouthwatering.
They fetched water from the river and used a sack of rice Yi Tianxing had specially saved to cook porridge. Although he still had some food stored, it wasn't enough for hundreds of people. So, porridge and roasted rat became the staple meal.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!!"
From the west camp came the cries of training soldiers. Wang Dahu led a group of soldiers, wielding their weapons. Every swing echoed with powerful battle cries, their voices brimming with intent.
Even at a glance, it was clear Wang Dahu's speed and strength had soared since the previous day. Every swing of his blade now carried a trace of fiendish aura, exuding an intimidating pressure.
"Good! Dahu, your talent is impressive. To be able to draw out your fiend qi and open your Divine Sea in just one night after getting your technique—if you keep this up, your future will be bright indeed."
Yi Tianxing stepped into the military camp, watching the training soldiers with satisfaction.
There were seasoned veterans, as well as many young men who had joined after the recruitment call. Now, they lived in the barracks and trained alongside the old guard.