Chapter 241

Chuyunzi's originally calm expression also showed a hint of a smile.

Previously agreeing to take Zhang Yi as a disciple was somewhat out of politeness, but now Chuyunzi was genuinely somewhat moved.

The three disciples he had taken were mostly ordinary mortals; although they had undergone a complete transformation under his guidance later on, only he knew how much hardship they had endured internally.

Now taking in a disciple with an innate Dao body was, for him, also a completely new experience.

After testing and confirming the innate Dao body, Zhang Jian and Chuyunzi brought Zhang Yi into the Ancestral Hall.

Zhang Yi also naturally obtained the status of an inner-door disciple of the Tongshan Dao lineage.

Upon becoming an inner-door disciple, one could then enter the depths of the Ancestral Hall to choose a fundamental method and an auxiliary method.

"Fifth Junior Brother, Yi'er's innate constitution is close to water cultivation; he should be most suited to practice the 'Nine Qi Nurturing Yuan True Scripture.' As for the auxiliary method, we can wait until Yi'er's mind matures before deciding—what do you think?"

Facing Chuyunzi's probing words, Zhang Jian smiled and said.

"Second Senior Brother is Yi'er's master; at this time, let Second Senior Brother decide!"

He favored Chuyunzi as Yi'er's master precisely because Chuyunzi teaches disciples appropriately.

Otherwise, with his means, he could certainly have let Yi'er take refuge under a Yin God Venerable, or even under a Primordial Spirit True Person of the sect.

Of course, this also reflects his optimism about Chuyunzi's future prospects.

Although Chuyunzi is only at the Golden Core realm, in Zhang Jian's view, his foundation is extraordinarily solid, far surpassing ordinary Golden Core cultivators; attaining Yin God status is inevitable, and stepping onto the path of Primordial Spirit True Person is not without hope.

The two discussed and settled on Yi'er's primary fundamental method, then exchanged views on the forging and development of innate qi methods.

Chuyunzi immediately realized that Zhang Jian's research on innate Dao bodies actually surpassed his own.

He couldn't help but sigh.

"Fifth Junior Brother, in fact, you are the most suitable to be Yi'er's master!"

"No, Second Senior Brother, although I have comprehended part of the heavenly divine mystery, I lack your innovative thinking; your understanding of various methods and your innovative ideas are something many people lack!"

Zhang Jian smiled faintly.

He now resides in the mundane world and does not have so much time to personally teach Yi'er.

After being praised by Zhang Jian, Chuyunzi's expression remained unchanged.

The two quickly reached an agreement on how to cultivate Yi'er.

They also agreed that after Yi'er turns ten, the Tongshan Dao lineage will personally send a guide into the mundane world to personally lead Yi'er into the Tongshan Dao lineage for cultivation.

Zhang Jian then immediately took Yi'er and left.

Chuyunzi pondered slightly, his form transforming into a stream of light heading toward the Slay Demon Hall.

Above the Slay Demon Hall stand three majestic ancestral golden bodies: respectively, the first patriarch, the second patriarch, and the likeness of the Slay Demon True Lord.

"Master!"

Upon entering the hall, Chuyunzi slightly clasped his hands, and then saw a golden light slowly emanating from beneath the curtain.

"What is the matter?"

Within the golden light, a vague, majestic divine awareness emerged; the Slay Demon True Lord's divine awareness condensed into a humanoid form.

The golden light is majestic.

Seeing this, Chuyunzi slightly clasped his hands and said.

"Master, in ten years I wish to borrow the sect's Dragon Transformation Pool for use!"

The Slay Demon True Lord glanced at this second disciple and said calmly.

"You want to help your little disciple purify the dragon blood within his body? You must think carefully—you have spent so long expounding the Dao, and you only have one chance to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool; if you give it to your disciple, it might affect your own cultivation!"

Chuyunzi laughed.

"Possessing dragon blood itself is an advantage; combined with some body-forging methods to enhance qi and blood, it can conversely promote magical power growth, and perhaps even awaken some dragon clan divine abilities, especially in certain specific environments where a strong physique brings advantage!"

"Master, as for the disciple, his magical power is already accomplished, and his physique has been tempered to the point where no further progress is possible; even if he enters the Dragon Transformation Pool, the effect would be limited."

Upon hearing this, the Slay Demon True Lord glanced at him and silently nodded.

"Rest assured, this seat will strive to secure an additional quota for Slay Demon Peak."

She laughed: "These past years, we have greatly benefited from your Fifth Junior Brother's efforts in the mundane world, repeatedly reducing mortal calamities; the fortune-heaven pool deep in Slay Demon Peak has been continuously growing, so securing an additional quota should pose no difficulty!

Father's merit shines brightly; as his son, enjoying the cool shade is only natural!"

Chuyunzi smiled faintly.

According to the operation of the Tongshan Dao lineage, besides the main peak possessing a fortune lotus pool, each peak also has various divinatory artifacts for measuring fortune; each time a fortune mark is reached, each peak automatically gains some sect privileges, or gains a time limit for cultivation in various blessed lands, or gains access to treasured places like the Dragon Transformation Pool.

Conversely, if a peak's fortune declines, its weight and priority within the sect will decrease, until it becomes increasingly insignificant, ultimately losing its status as a main vein and becoming a branch vein.

And the main vein is then replaced by the following branch veins.

This is the secret to the Tongshan Dao lineage's enduring prosperity.

Whether cultivating within the sect or wandering outside, sect disciples must continuously contribute to the sect's fortune.

The more fortune, the more privileges there are, even up to ancestral favor.

Otherwise, it goes unmentioned.

This holds true even if one possesses excellent aptitude—good aptitude only means early sect resources will pour in, but if one is incapable of improvement, the sect system will still discard them.

……

Inside the ancestral shrine, two streams of light flew swiftly from within the Heavenly Earth Mysterious Gate, instantly entering one large and one small figure.

Zhang Jian opened his eyes, and a continuous flow of clear radiance circulated around his body.

Beside him, Zhang Yi also opened his eyes.

Seeing this, Zhang Jian smiled and asked, "Yi'er, how do you feel?"

Zhang Yi tilted his head, thought for a moment, and said.

"Father, it's great fun—this is much more enjoyable than studying at the academy!"

Zhang Jian nodded slightly.

Zhang Yitian is naturally a dragon species, born adapted to such primitive, wild environment as Tongshan.

Not only will he not feel afraid, he may even develop longing and similar emotions.

Just as flood dragons are naturally meant to roam vast marshes and great waters.

Zhang Jian nodded and said: "From today on, I will gradually teach you cultivation. I hope you cultivate well, and in the future your Dao will be accomplished, not disappointing the hopes of your father and mother."

Zhang Jian's words carry a double meaning!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi nodded.

"Father, I will!"

He raised his head, full of confidence.

Seeing his appearance, the Zhang family secretly shook their heads.

Dragon species are born proud; he will need proper guidance these four years, lest his nature bring him great loss.

……

The cultivation of the Nine Qi Nurturing Origin True Scripture lies in marshes!

Zhang Jian brought Zhang Yi to the canal of Haojing!

Zhang Yitian, being naturally a dragon species, sensed the existence of spiritual energy upon his first breath regulation, and quickly completed the first small heavenly circuit.

After Zhang Yi initially learned breath regulation, Zhang Jian did not continue to let him delve deeper, but instead transmitted the Supreme Forgetting Emotion Method to nurture the spirit and simultaneously learn to control his beastly nature.

Possessing dragon blood is good, but if the weakness is sensed by others, it may also turn into a bad thing.

Besides, after Zhang Yi began cultivation, Zhang Jian also took out a conch shell and endeavored to inform Bai Li Ying.

At the same time, he informed her of his preparation to send him into the Tongshan Dao Tong.