I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 51: Chapter 42: Burning Hundred Spear Technique (Cultivation)

On Heavenly Chief Peak, a thin mist enveloped the surroundings, and birds chirped.

Outside the Sect Master Hall, the chime resounded through the mountains at 7:00 AM, heralding a new day.

Jiang Yuebai kneeled outside, on the plaza paved with white jade. At this moment, True Monarch Fuyi, True Monarch Cang Huo, and Sword Lord Guanhan were reporting to the Sect Master along with Lu Nanzhi and Xie Jingshan.

She was a servant with a low status and indeed had left without permission during her time facing the wall. Although no one had spoken against her yet, kneeling seemed more sincere than standing.

Right or wrong, having a good attitude was essential.

With the matter at Yinfeng Creek resolved, Jiang Yuebai was uncertain whether she would be rewarded or punished. All in all, as long as it didn’t cost her life, she would handle whatever came her way.

The damaged palace lantern still floated in her Sea of Consciousness, its purpose unknown for the time being. Jiang Yuebai silently checked her Immortal Cultivation Panel and discovered new changes.

[Name]Jiang Yuebai

[Spirit Root]Five Elements Spirit Root

[Realm]Qi Cultivation Third Layer

[Cultivation Technique]Five Elements Returning to Truth Technique Qi Cultivation Chapter (Third Layer: 355/1000)

[Miscellaneous Skills]

Talisman Making (Not yet entered: 3/10)

Puppet Mechanism Technique (Not yet entered: 0/10)

[Spells]

Sharpness Technique (Second Layer: 561/1000)

Grass and Wood Technique (Second Layer: 50/1000)

Cloud Rain Technique (First Layer: 75/100)

Red Flame Technique (First Layer: 55/100)

Earth-Shaking Technique (First Layer: 55/100)

[Secret Technique]

Chaotic Soul Technique (Not yet entered: 5000/10)

[Martial Arts]

Chasing Star Step (Small Success: 560/1000)

Wood Cutting Blade Method (Great Success: 35/5000)

Broken Water Three Blades (Not yet entered: 3/10)

Burning Hundred Spear Technique (Great Success: 4950/5000)

Upon review, she noticed that during her days facing the wall learning talisman making, she only succeeded in drawing three Ninth-Grade Lower-Level Talismans, and not once succeeded in creating the Divine Mechanism Stone.

Thus, her skill level in talisman making was 3, and in Puppet Mechanism Technique, it was 0.

While resisting the Ghost Lamp with Lu Nanzhi, the bottleneck of the Sharpness Technique loosened, allowing her to smoothly break through the 500 mark, with skill level increasing faster.

There was also the Grass and Wood Technique, which she had been demonstrating to Lu Nanzhi these days, advancing to the Second Layer.

What puzzled her next was the presence of 5000 skill points in the Chaotic Soul Technique, which is a Music Dao secret technique. Previously, the Immortal Cultivation Panel had said she had no talent in this aspect.

Originally puzzled, when Jiang Yuebai saw the martial art ”Burning Hundred Spear Technique,” it dawned on her.

The memory infusion from Ye Shiming allowed her to experience his entire life instantly, comprehending his martial arts.

The spear, considered the king of a hundred weapons, and ”Burning Hundred Spear Technique” is hailed as the strongest spear technique.

There is the ’Twenty Needles’ for one-on-one combat, the ’Thirty Strikes’ for facing numerous foes, relentless like a storm, and the ’Fifty Stances,’ each as unique as sword intent, unfathomable by gods and ghosts.

In Ye Shiming’s memory, his father was inferior in battle to Lin Jingyue, but the only way he surpassed her was through the Grandmaster Realm of Burning Hundred Spear Technique.

There was a time when Emperor Cang led a personal campaign and was surrounded by Lin Jingyue’s ambush. It was Ye Shiming’s father, with just a horse and a spear, who broke through and saved the emperor.

This spear technique was renowned across the Cang and Yun Two Countries, refined over generations of spear masters to its peak.

Ye Shiming gifted this ancestral spear technique as a token of affection to Lin Jingyue. Perhaps it was this very technique that allowed Lin Jingyue to enter the Dao with martial arts and become Wuwei Mountain Man.

In Ye Shiming’s life, aside from his expertise in the spear, his flute-playing was exceptional, while other skills were average.

Perhaps this is why the Chaotic Soul Technique had 5000 more skill points.

As long as she integrates Ye Shiming’s experiences into her own, the Chaotic Soul Technique can level up, complementing her lack of talent in this area.

Inheriting the martial arts experiences of others was a first for Jiang Yuebai and something she dared not hope to encounter again due to its sheer danger.

At that time, she even felt as if Ye Shiming was eroding her Divine Soul and attempting to possess her body.

Was this what the books referred to as possession?

The mere thought of having another’s soul inside her body, deceiving her family and friends under her facade, committing misdeeds at will, made Jiang Yuebai shudder.

When this matter is resolved, she must quickly visit the Library to seek methods to guard against possession.

The green palace lantern flickered with dim light in her Sea of Consciousness. Jiang Yuebai slumped back on her heels, relaxing her spine, unsure of where to find Wuwei Mountain Man Lin Jingyue.

It would be someday in her lifetime, after all, she hadn’t promised a specific time.

Jiang Yuebai turned her head, the terrain of Heavenly Chief Peak was extremely high. She kneeled on the plaza, gazing toward Yinfeng Creek.

By now, the solitary peak was levelled, Yin Qi dissipated, leaving only ruins behind. No longer would there be sights like the startling of mountain birds by the moonrise or the echoes in the spring creek.

In her view, when Lin Jingyue mentioned bringing in a hundred thousand troops, it was likely a jest, but foolish Ye Shiming took it seriously.

Lin Jingyue valued a hundred thousand troops over a single person, wanting Ye Shiming to give up.

Yet Ye Shiming valued one person over a hundred thousand troops, harboring hope nonetheless.

”Surely when I grow up, I will never fall for anyone like Ye Shiming did. Time is scarce for pursuing the Great Dao; who has the leisure for romance? Anyone who dares to hinder my Immortal Path, I will strike them down!”

Jiang Yuebai thought with determined intensity, stretching her neck to peer into the main hall.

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Inside the hall.

After Lu Nanzhi and Xie Jingshan finished reporting, the Sect Master asked the two of them to wait in the outer hall.

”Lu Nanzhi, why didn’t you speak more in favor of Jiang Yuebai just now? Are you seeking credit for yourself?”

Xie Jingshan was agitated, for Lu Nanzhi intentionally omitted Jiang Yuebai’s involvement in the entire affair. From his perspective, discovering the hidden peril at Yinfeng Creek was indeed an achievement.

If Lu Nanzhi had spoken more favorably, Jiang Yuebai might receive a reward, shedding her servant status. Yet, Lu Nanzhi remained silent and didn’t let him speak either.

Lu Nanzhi glanced nonchalantly at Xie Jingshan, ”I stick to the facts without bias. How the Sect Master judges is her issue.”

Xie Jingshan glanced outside the hall, vaguely seeing a figure kneeling on the plaza, his eyes moving thoughtfully.

Lu Nanzhi calmly reminded, ”Little Bai is ambitious, seeking respect and openness, not your charity. You better not have any ulterior motives; don’t make her dislike you.”

Xie Jingshan raised his eyes in surprise, ”How do you know what I’m thinking?”

Lu Nanzhi sighed, patiently explaining, ”People are divided into different ranks, both in the mortal world and in the Cultivation Realm. Would you care about a runner in your family’s shop? Earlier in the crisis, True Monarch Fuyi protected only me, blind to servants like Little Bai who are everywhere.”

”The Great Array at Yinfeng Creek was always maintained by True Monarch Fuyi, and she even checked it after the snow disaster without finding anything wrong. If I had said that the issue at Yinfeng Creek was discovered by Little Bai and she lured out the Evil Ghost, where would that leave True Monarch Fuyi’s reputation?”

”I took everything upon myself not for credit—True Monarch Fuyi can’t force me even if displeased. But as for Little Bai, she wholeheartedly wishes to apprentice under True Monarch Fuyi to learn the Array Dao. Do you want True Monarch Fuyi to dislike her now?”

Xie Jingshan shuddered, realizing retrospectively that if he hadn’t held back just now, he would have done Jiang Yuebai a terrible disservice.

”Earlier, True Monarch Cang Huo and Sword Lord Guanhan both expressed interest in accepting you as a disciple. I could tell from your expression that you wanted them to take in Little Bai too. Your intentions were good, but consider whether Little Bai wants this; she has her own goals. If you truly think of her as a friend, respect and encouragement are enough, without overstepping.”

”But relying solely on her own efforts, when can she enter the Inner Sect and truly stand with us?” Xie Jingshan worriedly asked.

Lu Nanzhi looked towards the outside of the hall, ”Rest assured, she will one day shine brilliantly, and that day will not be too far off. What you and I must do is work hard alongside her and ensure we’re not left too far behind.”

Xie Jingshan’s pupils trembled as Lu Nanzhi spoke with certainty. During the defense against the Ghost Lamp, she had seen the difference between herself and Jiang Yuebai. She rejoiced for Little Bai and also felt a competitive desire.