Shi Feiyang recited what Elder Xue Xue had secretly learned from the Heavenly Library and then covertly transmitted to his daughter in the Lower Realm, Lady Bao Xiang.

Elder Xue Xue was merely one of the myriad guardians in the Langhuan Book Library. Stealing Immortal Laws violated the heavenly precepts. He had to do it behind the backs of others and his superiors, pilfering an unorganized mix of Spells here and a Dan Recipe there, and when transmitting them to the Lower Realm, he had to be extremely cautious to avoid detection.

What he had learned was incomplete, and what he passed on to his daughter was only a part of that, which by the time it reached Shi Feiyang, was reduced to just these few phrases.

However, even those few phrases were true Immortal Laws of the Upper Realm!

Xiankong Ancestor was no fool. He had previously discerned an extremely high Realm from the sound of the bell, and now, with the transmission of a few phrases of true Immortal Laws, his belief was reinforced that the other party was undeniably an Upper Realm True Immortal. His heart surged with excitement as he carefully broke down and chewed over the scriptures and then explained them to Shi Feiyang.

"The Heavenly Gang 36 Transformations are derived from the operations of the Heavenly Dao, while the Earth Evil Seventy-two Transformations emanate from the workings of the Earth Dao. Every five days marks one of the Seventy-two Periods, representing one transformation, totaling seventy-two throughout the year, corresponding to all things in the world—the grass, wood, mountains, and rivers—that undergo seventy-two transformations, aligning with the Circulation of three hundred and sixty. The climate circulates through Circulation, drawing the warp and weft, changing every ten days, encompassing thirty-six transformations within the Circulation. I wonder if my interpretation is correct?" Xiankong Ancestor asked expectantly and cautiously.

Having heard his explanation, which was almost identical to his own prior conjectures, Shi Feiyang said, "Your deciphering is correct in its approach, but lacks depth..."

Xiankong Ancestor held his breath and concentrated, respectfully requesting guidance, "I would be grateful for the Upper Immortal's teachings."

Naturally, Shi Feiyang couldn't instruct him further, and he had no more of the scripture; he couldn't fabricate any more.

He said, "The law of Heavenly Gang 36 Transformations is far too profound—it's meant for the Heavenly Gods to cultivate. Privately transmitting it to the Lower Realm, I would bear the sin. Besides, it is not fitting for you to practice now. However, seeing the interpretation you've made, there is still potential. Depending on your future circumstances, I may transmit it to you."

Xiankong Ancestor felt a bit disappointed after hearing this, but Shi Feiyang did not let him linger in his disappointment for long.

"You've still got plenty of time before your tribulation; there's no hurry. First, I'll pass on to you the method for crafting a Magical Treasure called the Heavenly Gang Lock, specifically designed to capture all kinds of Demon Souls. Once you forge it, it will serve to protect your mind and spirit from demonic disturbances. It's most suitable for you and will spare you from future harassment by demons."

What he took out was, of course, the method for crafting the Hundred Treasure Ruyi Pure Yang Heart Lock passed on by Lady Bao Xiang, whose name he changed to Heavenly Gang Lock.

This treasure was another wondrous formula for treasure crafting that Elder Xue Xue had stolen from Heaven, highly challenging to complete, consisting of three silver chains and nine Jade Rings interlocking in complex arrangement, requiring one hundred and eight different gemstones to be embedded on it and then slowly refined with Immortal Fire to Pure Yang.

Lady Bao Xiang had spent many years of effort and so far had completed only one-third.

By offering this item, Shi Feiyang further solidified Xiankong Ancestor's belief in his identity as an Upper Realm True Immortal. The treasure was no simple matter, and only a genuine Upper Realm True Immortal would know the crafting methods and would be willing to generously transmit them to someone like himself from the Lower Realm.

Having received true benefits, Xiankong Ancestor expressed his deepest gratitude. Shi Feiyang then said, "The path towards immortality is long and cannot be achieved solely with a few Magical Treasures or Spells. It must be grounded in one's own cultivation effort. Since you claim to be from an unorthodox path, why don't you share your method of cultivation with me, and let's see if there's a possibility to guide you back to the Righteous Path."

Xiankong Ancestor had no more doubts about him. He was eager to seek guidance in Immortal Laws, and upon hearing this, he immediately disclosed his own Cultivation Technique.

His initial Cultivation Technique was poor, probably just slightly better than Wei Fengniang's. Later, with the help of his senior disciple Ling Weisou, he discovered the Cave Heaven Blessed Land of Wuding Island and obtained a Secret Manual from the Immortal Mansion within, after many years of arduous Cultivation and achieved his current level.

He was embarrassed to mention what he had learned in the past and instead spoke only of the Secret Manual from the Immortal Mansion.

The Immortal who originally left the Immortal Mansion also specialized in Daoist Techniques pertaining to ice and snow, focusing unilaterally on yin energy and seeking ways to generate True Yang within the extreme yin.

Although the path was unorthodox, and theoretically feasible, after all, solitude does not foster growth, nor does independence sustain life. A shaky foundation from the start meant that the higher the power attained, the more perilous it became during Cultivation. Any deviation could lead to Deviation, either turning the True Fire into Evil Fire and having oneself incinerated to ashes, or failing to generate True Yang, having an excess of yin energy, and ending up as an ice corpse or rigid from cold.

Ideally, a cultivator who focused on the Fire Element Daoist Technique should practice in tandem for mutual benefit since focusing solely on a specialized path like the Fire Element Daoist Technique also had its dangers. If they could cooperate, it would be beneficial to both.

However, cultivators of these Daoist Techniques were often reclusive by nature or explosive in temperament. Unless they could harmonize and meld Water and Fire, it would inevitably lead to violent friction and incompatibility, likely turning into heated adversaries and causing chaotic upheaval.

After Xiankong Ancestor finished speaking, he looked forward to receiving some direction from Shi Feiyang to improve his methods.

But how could Shi Feiyang have such ability? He could only occasionally interject vague comments throughout the process, finally stating, "Your practice has deviated from the beginning and now that you have been cultivating for several hundred years with profound skill, it isn't easy to correct. Give me some time to consider carefully..."

After ending their ethereal connection through bell and zither, Shi Feiyang recorded the Cultivation Technique Xiankong Ancestor had described, comparing it to what he had learned in the past.

Clearly, Xiankong Ancestor's practice was biased toward Water Element, which could be used to cultivate a True Water Primordial Pill.

If he had only one inner core, practicing this Daoist Technique would affect his temperament and physique, making him more reclusive as his mana increased, gradually leading him down the same path as Xiankong Ancestor.

However, he had two inner cores and could generate Yin within Yang and Yang within Yin, binding them as if glued together, Water and Fire in balance, transforming Yin and Yang.

Cultivating his True Water Inner Core, each increase in his power also amplified the power of his Divine Fire Inner Core, just as earlier, when the Divine Fire Inner Core absorbed the Acquired Five Fire, the cultivation greatly increased, and the True Water Inner Core benefited from the resulting True Yin Primordial Qi.

Thus, while this Cultivation Technique would lead others on an unorthodox path, his practice of it would still keep him firmly on the Righteous Path without deviation.

After several months of Cultivation, one day, Zheng Yuan Gui came to see him: "I'm preparing to concoct Bone Healing Spirit Jade Paste and need an herb called Queen Mother Grass, which can only be found in Central Earth. From here, it's a million miles away, and even upon reaching there, it would be hard to find among the myriad mountains and valleys. I suddenly recall you mentioning to Uncle Geng Peng that you have Queen Mother Grass which could revive someone from the brink of death. Could you lend it to me to alleviate an urgent need?"

Shi Feiyang thought to himself, how sharp Zheng Yuan Gui's ears were, for he had overheard the words he spoke to Geng Peng that day.

Seeing him fall silent, Zheng Yuan Gui's expression turned displeased: "I won't take it for nothing. Either, after the paste is finished, I'll share some with you, or when I go to Central Earth later, I'll find some more to replace what I've borrowed."

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