Qi Cultivation Starting from the Repair Panel

The previous outer realm war had shown Chu Zheng the techniques of the Confucian Daoist Monks through the Shadow Retention Wall that Geng Yiyang brought back.

Bai Nian had no Taoist orthodoxy or guide, yet he was able to cultivate the Vast Righteous Qi within himself without a teacher, which indicated he possessed a certain talent.

"Are you willing to leave the Cangyun Realm?"

After pondering, Chu Zheng asked Bai Nian for his own thoughts; this was a journey Bai Nian had to undertake on his own, and it was naturally up to him to decide.

Bai Nian lacked the Immortal Bone, had only average martial talent, and within the Cangyun Realm, the path of Confucianism was impracticable.

Given the current situation, heading to the Myriad Realms was the best option for Bai Nian; at least there he would have access to the Confucian School's teachings, listen to the wisdom of sages, and could make further progress, officially embarking on the path of cultivation.
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However, if Bai Nian was not inclined towards this path and preferred to live out his life as a mortal, Chu Zheng would fully understand.

The path of cultivation is not easy to walk, sometimes requiring endurance beyond what most can bear.

Upon hearing Chu Zheng's question, Bai Nian quickly came to a response.

He now had a general understanding of the contest for Taoist orthodoxy; if he continued to stay in Cangyun, his only option was to revert to being a mortal.

"I wish to leave the realm."

Bai Nian barely hesitated before he stood up, nodded in agreement, and responded. When he had initially followed Chu Zheng out of Illusory Spirit City, it was merely for a chance of survival and to search for his father's whereabouts.

However, over the years, he had come to realize that given his father's cultivation level, the absence of any news for many years likely meant more bad news than good.

In this vast world, the death of a few Spirit Spring Realm Cultivators barely makes a ripple.

"As long as you don't regret the path you choose in the future."

Chu Zheng nodded, saying no more, and pulled out a thin booklet, handing it over to Bai Nian.

"Cold Sky Poetry Collection..."

As Bai Nian looked at the booklet before him and took it with some confusion, he asked, "What is this?"

"A Confucian scripture, it should be of some use to you now," Chu Zheng casually explained, glancing at the Cold Sky Poetry Collection.

[Cold Sky Poetry Collection (Second Order): An introductory scripture to the Confucian path, which, upon being read a hundred times by those with exceptional talent, can nurse the Vast Righteous Qi and ward off various evils.]

This Cold Sky Poetry Collection was found by Chu Zheng among some nameless notes in the Song Family Treasury and with it, many other scriptures from different orthodoxies.

When he first restored it, he had considered passing it to Bai Nian, but given that his own path ahead was not yet clear and fearing that it might lead Bai Nian astray, he decided to keep it for the time being.

Nobody could have anticipated that after the great changes in the world, Bai Nian would be able to step onto the path of cultivation on his own.

"Thank you, Holy Master."

With a bow, Bai Nian expressed his gratitude, "For the Holy Master's great kindness, I am deeply grateful. If there is ever a chance to repay this benevolence in this life, I shall spare no effort."

"There is plenty of time in the future."

Having said that, Chu Zheng turned to leave, but Bai Nian's voice suddenly called out from behind him:

"Holy Master, please wait."

With a hint of hesitation and a pleading tone, Bai Nian said:

"Before I leave, I would like to take one last look at Illusory Spirit City, may I?"

After all, it was the place where he grew up; he may never have the chance to return to the Cangyun Realm again in this life, and it was natural to want to see it one last time before leaving.

"It's a small effort; before you go, I will personally take you there," Chu Zheng casually agreed and slowly walked away.

Bai Nian's willingness to go to the Myriad Realms was good news for Chu Zheng; at least if he ever visited the Myriad Realms' camp in the future, having an acquaintance would make it easier to find out the situation.

Conveniently, the Immortal Alliance had sent orders here, allowing contact with cultivators from the Myriad Realms. By then, placing Bai Nian into a Small World to take him out of the Cangyun Realm should provide an opportunity to help him leave the territory of the Immortal Alliance.

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After returning to his seclusion chamber, Chu Zheng looked at the three Divine Skills before him, undecided.

The countless Divine Skills in the Eternal Calamity Treasure Record were as vast as the sea, leaving him almost dizzy.

One's Innate Divine Ability could only incorporate up to nine skills, and they couldn't be changed afterwards as they would accompany him throughout his life; naturally, he had to choose cautiously.

After a long period of selection, he finally retained the "Heavenly Escaping Five Elements Technique," "Law of Heaven and Earth," and "Three Heads and Six Arms" as the three major Divine Skills.

All three of these Divine Skills were powerful abilities that only a Heavenly Immortal could master.

The Heavenly Escaping Five Elements Technique, once perfected, could reverse the creation of Yin and Yang and upend heaven and earth.

Three Heads and Six Arms, upon completion, was like one being splitting into three, allowing the mind to multitask with six uses, and simultaneously control six Divine Weapons and Immortal Treasures, multiplying combat power more than tenfold instantaneously.

Law of Heaven and Earth was also considered defying the heavens, as it could temporarily strengthen the body and Yuan Qi, providing an even greater boost to combat power than Three Heads and Six Arms.

Within the Eternal Calamity Treasure Record, there were many Divine Skills even stronger than these three, but those were only fully comprehensible to a Mysterious Immortal, which were difficult for the current Chu Zheng to access.

After slight contemplation, Chu Zheng stopped dwelling on the choice and selected the Heavenly Escaping Five Elements Technique.

This Divine Skill was highly compatible with his Five Elements Immortal Root, and the Five Elements Escaping Technique, including some subsidiary techniques and Divine Skills involving the Five Elements Qi, was versatile and held great potential.

Reversing the creation of Yin and Yang should be somewhat beneficial for his Yin Yang Divine Infant.

With a thought from Chu Zheng, one of the Golden Core Nine Orifices began to emit light, gradually etching the Divine Skill's mark.

Limited by his cultivation, the speed at which Chu Zheng inscribed the Divine Skill was extremely slow; at this rate, it would take several months at least.

If he spent all this time here, it would be a shame to waste it.

Chu Zheng stopped his work and stepped out of the seclusion chamber.

The sky had reached noon, and the sun was high.

Despite the blazing sunlight, it didn't deter Chu Zheng's vision, as the stars remained clearly visible before his eyes.