Chapter 666

As soon as he saw Song Qingming, Daoist Lingxu showed an expectant expression. It was clear that this Soul Transformation cultivator was also extremely interested in the follow-up techniques of the "Jade Profound Scripture."

Not only him, but Li Xuanyi, who was standing to the side, also focused her gaze on Song Qingming. As someone who had also entered the "Grand Void Palace" to deduce follow-up techniques, she was equally curious about the results of Song Qingming's four years of seclusion.

Seeing that both people in the cave dwelling were looking at him with expectant eyes, Song Qingming didn't hesitate anymore. He moved his magic power, and a pale green spiritual light appeared, which he then gathered into a ball and displayed in front of the two.

"Eh! This technique of yours seems a bit wrong. It shouldn't have been deduced from the original technique, right!"

Seeing this ball of spiritual light appear, a trace of surprise slowly emerged on Daoist Lingxu's originally calm face, and then his gaze looked at Song Qingming with some seriousness.

"Senior is right. This technique was indeed deduced by me alone, but I still followed the main path of the original Jade Profound Scripture technique to deduce it forward, only making some slight changes in some places during the process.

This junior is dull-witted. After contemplating in the Grand Void Cave for a long time, I still couldn't find a way in. In desperation, I thought of starting from scratch to deduce the technique, and that is how I deduced this set of techniques.

However, although it took so long, after I deduced this technique to the mid-stage of Core Formation, it became somewhat difficult to make any progress. I have disappointed Senior, and this junior is truly ashamed."

During the four years of seclusion to deduce the technique, after Song Qingming contemplated the "Grand Void Stone Tablet," he had actually tried many methods at first, but the power of the follow-up techniques he deduced was relatively average, completely incomparable to the original technique, which always made him somewhat dissatisfied.

Thinking that even a Soul Transformation cultivator like Daoist Lingxu found it difficult to complete the deduction of this technique, he certainly couldn't compare to them if he tried with normal thinking. After thinking hard in the cave dwelling for a long time, a thought that made him somewhat excited suddenly popped into Song Qingming's mind.

Since he couldn't deduce a follow-up technique that could match the "Jade Profound Scripture" on the basis of the original technique, he might as well take a different path and try to deduce a new technique from scratch.

As a result, after this series of attempts, Song Qingming really managed to confidently deduce a brand-new technique following the general path of the "Jade Profound Scripture" technique.

After hearing Song Qingming's explanation, Daoist Lingxu's gaze shifted slightly, and he lowered his head into deep thought.

Seeing this, Song Qingming didn't dare to speak to disturb the other party, and could only stand honestly to the side and wait patiently.

Li Xuanyi, who had been standing by Song Qingming's side, was also somewhat surprised to hear Song Qingming say that the green light in his hand was a brand-new technique he had re-deduced, and she took the initiative to look at it curiously.

Years ago, when Li Xuanyi entered the "Grand Void Palace" cave dwelling to contemplate the Grand Void Stone Tablet, she was the only one among the people who had practiced the "Jade Profound Scripture" to come here who could deduce a set of early-stage Nascent Soul techniques inside.

It was precisely because of this extraordinary talent that Li Xuanyi was deeply loved by Daoist Lingxu, who made an exception to keep her on the mountain for many years and personally guided her cultivation.

After Li Xuanyi carefully observed the pale green light ball in Song Qingming's hand for a while, she nodded with some appreciation and asked him: "Junior Brother Song, although this technique of yours has only been deduced to the mid-stage of Core Formation, it is indeed quite wonderful. I feel that its power is a bit stronger than the techniques we deduced before.

It seems that this different path of yours has really turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as you have deduced a set of techniques that are quite good at fighting, which is indeed very useful.

Senior Sister just gave you a welcoming gift, so you should also show something, right? I think you should just copy a copy of this new technique of yours for me as a return gift."

Hearing Li Xuanyi set her sights on this new technique of his, Song Qingming smiled helplessly and nodded: "I will ask Senior Lingxu first in a moment. As long as he agrees, it is naturally fine to copy a copy for Senior Sister Li."

"Mm! Don't worry, Master will definitely agree." Seeing that Song Qingming was willing to copy the technique for her, Li Xuanyi was very satisfied and immediately showed a smile.

Having been in the "Grand Void Gate" for so many years and deeply loved by Daoist Lingxu, she naturally had the confidence to get her master's consent for this matter.

Just as Song Qingming and Li Xuanyi were talking, Daoist Lingxu on the side also came back to his senses from his deep thought and came to Song Qingming's side with a smile.

"This technique you have contemplated is quite interesting. Please trouble yourself to stay here first and copy a copy of this technique, and I will study it carefully. How about that?"

"I will obey Senior's instructions, and this junior will naturally cooperate fully!"

Seeing Song Qingming agree immediately, Daoist Lingxu nodded slightly, turned to Li Xuanyi on the side, and instructed: "Xuanyi, take him to the Tianyun Pavilion to settle down first. Once the technique is copied, bring it back to me immediately."

"Master, don't worry, disciple understands!"

After hearing Daoist Lingxu's instructions, Li Xuanyi hurriedly nodded, then took Song Qingming out, and subsequently, the two came to a relatively secluded pavilion on the top of the mountain.

This pavilion was located on the top of a mountain peak, and one could enjoy the beautiful scenery of "Jade Profound Mountain" at a glance. It was clearly a place used by the sect to entertain distinguished guests.

After Li Xuanyi brought Song Qingming here, she helped him find a relatively quiet room and provided him with the necessary spirit items.

Subsequently, Song Qingming took up his pen and carved all the techniques he had deduced over the past few years onto bamboo slips and handed them to Li Xuanyi.

After Li Xuanyi sent the bamboo slips to Daoist Lingxu, no one came to look for Song Qingming for more than half a month.

Fortunately, the scenery in the "Tianyun Pavilion" was good, and the spiritual energy on Jade Profound Mountain was also very abundant. Song Qingming's mood was quite good living here. Every day, besides cultivation, he continued to deduce the new technique he had just created.

Before carving the technique for Daoist Lingxu, Song Qingming also took the opportunity to give this new technique a name: "Green Jade Treasure Refining Art."

Although this new technique still followed the path of the "Jade Profound Scripture," its power was now mainly focused on enhancing magic treasures, which was indeed a different path he had taken.

Although Song Qingming was no longer using the "Green Stone Tablet" to deduce techniques, this "Green Jade Treasure Refining Art" technique was, after all, created by himself. Even without the help of the stone tablet, Song Qingming could still deduce the technique at any time outside.

It was just that the effect was certainly much weaker than in the "Grand Void Palace," which was also beyond doubt.

Song Qingming originally thought he could live in the "Tianyun Pavilion" and wait for Daoist Lingxu's summons, but he didn't expect that he had lived there for less than a month when Li Xuanyi and Liu Yang took the initiative to come to his door and invite him to go to the village at the foot of the mountain to experience the life of "mortals."

It was an old rule of the sect that disciples of the Grand Void Gate had to practice in the world every once in a while, and basically all disciples in the sect had to comply with this.

Originally, Song Qingming had already experienced it at the foot of the mountain for more than half a year some time ago, so he didn't need to go down the mountain, but he couldn't resist the enthusiastic invitation of Li Xuanyi and Liu Yang, so Song Qingming followed them down the mountain somewhat helplessly.

This time, after the three went down the mountain, they went to three different mortal villages and experienced it for more than half a year at the foot of the mountain before Song Qingming was summoned back to the mountain by Daoist Lingxu.

It had been more than half a year since he last saw Daoist Lingxu. When Song Qingming saw him this time, he was somewhat surprised to find that his entire attire had suddenly undergone a great change.

The first two times he saw Daoist Lingxu, the other party was only wearing coarse cloth and plain clothes, dressed as a very casual ordinary country Daoist.

The Daoist Lingxu standing in front of Song Qingming now was wearing a very exquisite black Daoist robe with a faint golden light, and the hairpin on his head was also flashing with spiritual light. He looked like a truly immortal figure.

If it weren't for the fact that Daoist Lingxu's face was no different from before, Song Qingming, who had just walked into the cave dwelling, would have almost mistaken him for someone else for a moment.

Seeing a trace of doubt on Song Qingming's face, Daoist Lingxu in the black Daoist robe hurriedly said:

"Hehe! Don't misunderstand. I am one of his external incarnations, not the main body. He happened to have something to go out today, so he let me come out to receive you."

"External incarnation? So that's how it is. This junior greets Senior!"

Just when Song Qingming came in, he clearly felt that the aura on "Daoist Lingxu" had changed significantly compared to the past, and he seemed less unfathomable than before.

After hearing the explanation from Daoist Lingxu's external incarnation, he suddenly realized and hurriedly nodded and bowed.

During this time at the foot of the mountain, he had become somewhat familiar with Li Xuanyi and the others, so Song Qingming had learned some things about the mountain from the two of them, and had also heard that Daoist Lingxu had an external incarnation.

This external incarnation of Daoist Lingxu was something he had refined in his early years, and his cultivation base had long since been raised to the Soul Transformation level.

It was just that this external incarnation of his had been sitting on the mountain all these years, guarding the ancient formation that sealed the true demons of the upper realm, and rarely came out to see people. Even Li Xuanyi, the beloved disciple of "Daoist Lingxu," had only seen the other party once.

An external incarnation was different from a "corpse puppet"; it was controlled by a second Nascent Soul split from the cultivator's own natal Nascent Soul, and it required at least a Nascent Soul stage cultivation base to be refined.

Because there was an independent Nascent Soul in the body, the external incarnation also had an independent self-consciousness and could act independently. Even if the main body was in seclusion or away from this place, the external incarnation could accept its orders to help the main body complete some tasks.

Moreover, because the external incarnation had an independent Nascent Soul in its body, its cultivation speed could be similar to that of ordinary cultivators, far faster than spirit items like "corpse puppets" or "refined corpses" that had no self-consciousness. Besides the fact that the cultivation base could not exceed the main body, there were no other restrictions. However, the high-tier materials needed to refine an external incarnation were also very rare and precious. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators simply couldn't get them. Song Qingming had been practicing for so many years, and this was still the first time he had seen a real external incarnation.

Seeing that Song Qingming was so polite, Daoist Lingxu's external incarnation nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand, and another golden book appeared in his hand. He looked at Song Qingming and continued seriously: "Since you have already obtained the inheritance of my Grand Void Gate and successfully passed the Grand Void Stone Tablet to deduce a technique similar to the "Jade Profound Scripture," you are now considered to have entered the gate of my Grand Void Gate.

If you are willing, you can leave a drop of essence blood in the sect, which will be convenient for contacting you if anything happens in the future."

"Senior, this junior has some things that are not yet certain. May I ask clearly before making a decision?"

"No problem, just ask directly if you have anything to say. The main body has already explained that as long as it doesn't involve some secret matters of the sect, I can answer you." "Daoist Lingxu" replied with a calm expression.

Seeing this, Song Qingming bowed slightly and slowly said: "This junior's cultivation base today is also because I was fortunate enough to receive Senior's inheritance back then. Otherwise, it would be impossible to have the ability to cross thousands of mountains and rivers to find this place.

Thanks to Senior and many fellow disciples for not minding, this junior should also join Senior's sect and stay here to serve the sect.

It's just that my family is weak and I can't get away, and because I didn't know about this back then, I have already joined other sects as a guest elder. I am afraid I cannot stay on the mountain all the time now. I hope Senior can understand this."

"Mm! I already know about this matter, so don't worry. You have just entered the sect now and are only an outer disciple. You can stay on the mountain to practice if you want, but the sect will not require you to stay.

It's not just you; the situation of other outer disciples in the sect is about the same. They rarely come to Jade Profound Mountain on weekdays. If there is a need, I will have someone send you a message in advance.

The sect actually doesn't have many requirements for outer disciples. It doesn't matter much if you have already joined other sects. You only need to return to the island to complete an entry-into-the-world practice once every thirty years or so.

Since you are far away, there will be no excessive mandatory requirements in this regard. You can arrange your own time to return to practice in the future.

However, our Grand Void Gate has a sect rule that both outer disciples and inner disciples must strictly abide by.

That is, after going outside, no matter what happens, you must not actively reveal your identity as a disciple of this sect to outsiders. Otherwise, the sect will directly erase your identity as a disciple of the Grand Void Gate.

As long as you can do this, there shouldn't be any other problems."

"Daoist Lingxu" introduced the matters concerning outer disciples in a very relaxed and casual tone, and his expression only became slightly more serious when he spoke of the last sect rule that needed attention.

"Mm! Many thanks for the guidance, Master. Disciple understands!"

After hearing "Daoist Lingxu's" reply, Song Qingming nodded with a smile and hurriedly cast a spell to force out a trace of essence blood from his body, which fell onto the golden book in his hand.

Since coming to the island and learning about the "Grand Void Gate," Song Qingming had long thought about the day he would join the sect.

During the past half year or so, Song Qingming had also asked Li Xuanyi about many things in this regard, and he already knew some things that they needed to pay attention to as outer disciples of the sect.

The reason why he asked one more question here was also to be safe, to prevent himself from violating the sect rules without knowing it because there were some things he didn't understand. This could be considered a cautious habit he had developed over the years.

After all, although the "Grand Void Gate" acted in a low-key manner, it was a sect that possessed Soul Transformation cultivators. If he really violated the sect rules carelessly, this was not a consequence that Song Qingming could bear.

Fortunately, "Daoist Lingxu" had long considered Song Qingming's actual situation and did not make excessive demands on him. The only relatively important thing was that they could not reveal their identities outside.

Song Qingming had long known about this point. After all, the "Grand Void Gate" could safely avoid the world for so many years without being known to outsiders, which certainly couldn't be achieved just by talking about it.

It was just that returning to the sect for entry-into-the-world practice every few decades was a bit troublesome for Song Qingming because the distance was too far, but it was not difficult to do.

After all, his cultivation base was already close to the late stage of Core Formation, so it wouldn't be too difficult for him to come to the "Donghuang Kingdom" cultivation world alone in the future.

Seeing that Song Qingming had actively changed his address for him, "Daoist Lingxu" responded with a satisfied expression, added his name to the golden book, and then put it away.

Next, "Daoist Lingxu" took the initiative to pass the incantation for entering and exiting the Jade Profound Mountain protection formation to Song Qingming, and also bestowed upon him a third-tier top-grade spirit talisman for protection, which made Song Qingming hurriedly bow and thank him again.

After completing Song Qingming's initiation ceremony, "Daoist Lingxu" said to him: "After I studied the technique you carved for a long time, I found that it indeed has some feasible aspects that can help me deduce follow-up techniques.

What is not so good is that this Green Jade Treasure Refining Art of yours has only been deduced to the mid-stage of Core Formation, so its help to me is relatively limited.

I would like to ask you to go to the Grand Void Palace again and try to continue deducing the technique to see if you can directly deduce this Green Jade Treasure Refining Art to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Deduce to the Nascent Soul stage? With this disciple's talent, it might be a bit difficult to deduce this technique to the Nascent Soul stage in a short time."

Hearing "Daoist Lingxu" ask him to deduce the "Green Jade Treasure Refining Art" to the Nascent Soul stage, Song Qingming thought for a moment and shook his head gently.

The reason why Song Qingming gave up on continuing to deduce the technique and chose to come out of the "Grand Void Palace" before was precisely because he encountered a huge bottleneck. After trying for a long time, he still couldn't cross it, and he left the "Grand Void Palace" in desperation.

For cultivators to deduce techniques, it is relatively easier within their own cultivation base. Once it exceeds their own cultivation base, the difficulty will also increase significantly.

Like Li Xuanyi, who was still at the fourth layer of Core Formation and could deduce a set of follow-up Nascent Soul techniques with the help of the "Grand Void Stone Tablet," she could indeed be called a genius in this regard.

Although Song Qingming's talent in deducing techniques was not too bad, there was indeed a significant gap compared to Li Xuanyi. Song Qingming still had some self-knowledge about this point.

Even if "Daoist Lingxu" was willing to let Song Qingming go in and deduce it again now, he estimated that he could at most deduce the "Green Jade Treasure Refining Art" to the late stage of Core Formation, and it was unlikely that he would have such good luck to directly deduce it to the Nascent Soul stage.

Seeing that Song Qingming didn't have much confidence that he could deduce the "Green Jade Treasure Refining Art" to the Nascent Soul stage, "Daoist Lingxu" was not surprised and continued to say to Song Qingming with a smile:

"This time, it's not just you going in alone. I will also take a spirit treasure in to help you. There should be a fifty or sixty percent chance that we can deduce the technique to the Nascent Soul stage.

I have two sets of follow-up techniques here that have already been deduced to the Nascent Soul stage. You take them back to study first; they should be helpful for you to deduce follow-up techniques.

Three days later, I will take you to the Grand Void Palace again. No matter whether we can successfully deduce the technique to the Nascent Soul stage this time, the main body will not blame you for it. You don't need to worry about this; just prepare well."

"Senior, don't worry. This disciple will definitely do my best!"

Seeing "Daoist Lingxu" say he would go in together to help, the pressure on Song Qingming's body was immediately reduced by more than half, and he hurriedly nodded and agreed to the matter.

Deducing the follow-up techniques for the "Green Jade Treasure Refining Art" was also a very important matter for himself. Since "Daoist Lingxu" was willing to help, Song Qingming naturally couldn't ask for more.

Regardless of whether the final result could successfully deduce the technique to the Nascent Soul stage, as long as there could be some progress and it was deduced to the late stage of Core Formation, it would be of great benefit to Song Qingming's future cultivation.

After obtaining the two techniques handed to him by "Daoist Lingxu," Song Qingming immediately returned to the "Tianyun Pavilion" and seized the time to start studying the two sets of techniques in his hands.

These two sets of Nascent Soul stage techniques were follow-up techniques for the "Jade Profound Scripture" deduced by other disciples in the sect through the "Grand Void Stone Tablet."

Some of the understandings of the original "Jade Profound Scripture" technique inside also made Song Qingming sigh in admiration, and he couldn't help but have a few more points of respect for the person who deduced these techniques.

For three consecutive days, Song Qingming couldn't help but sink into these two techniques, sometimes contemplating the unique insights in the techniques he saw, and sometimes closing his eyes to try to continue deducing the technique he created, the "Green Jade Treasure Refining Art."

It wasn't until Fourth Senior Brother Zheng Xingyun came to his door that Song Qingming put away the techniques in his hand and followed him to the outside of the "Grand Void Palace."

When the two arrived here, "Daoist Lingxu" was already waiting here.

"When I am away, you go and sit in for me for a while. The main body should be back in a month or two at most!"

After seeing Song Qingming and the other, "Daoist Lingxu" first instructed Zheng Xingyun calmly, and then greeted Song Qingming to follow him into the "Grand Void Palace."

After a familiar spell, the "Grand Void Stone Tablet" appeared in front of Song Qingming again. Subsequently, "Daoist Lingxu" waved one hand, and a black token that looked somewhat simple and unadorned suddenly appeared out of thin air in his hand.

(End of chapter)