NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 10 - The Elder’s... Selfishness!
Chapter 10: The Elder’s… Selfishness!
‘Profound Sun Dominating Body Technique, Profound Rank Middle Grade. It absorbs the essence of the sun into the body, strengthening blood vitality, cultivating the power of blazing sunlight… When perfected, it allows one to release blood vitality outside the body and form a fiery armor… Requires: 10,000 contribution points.’
“This technique isn’t bad.”
Luo Mu’s eyes brightened.
It could actually absorb the essence of the sun from the heavens and earth.
The essence of the sun, also known as the supreme Yang essence, was one of the best forces for tempering the body.
It could burn away deep impurities in the flesh, refining the meridians, muscles, and bones, continuously strengthening the body.
One’s blood vitality would also become as blazing and powerful as the sun.
It would be enough to resist certain demonic arts, evil techniques, and even poisons.
Most importantly, when perfected, it could form a suit of flame armor from one’s blood vitality outside the body.
Its defensive power was extremely high.
Unless faced with divine weapons, ordinary martial artists wouldn’t be able to break through it, nor even leave a mark.
“You’re the one!”
Luo Mu grabbed the black box and walked outside.
The elder was still waiting at the door.
When he saw Luo Mu coming out, a rare smile appeared on his usually calm face.
“Have you chosen?”
The elder asked.
“I’ve chosen.”
Luo Mu handed over the black box.
“Hm?”
The elder’s brows immediately furrowed.
“What’s wrong?”
Luo Mu was puzzled by the elder’s reaction.
“Since you skipped the lower grade and went straight for a middle-grade technique, I thought you would choose the Lifeless Blade Sutra.”
The elder answered.
“I was indeed quite interested in that blade technique, but right now, I need to improve my physical strength. I’ll come back for it once I’ve saved up enough contribution points.”
Luo Mu said with a smile.
“Physical strength, huh.”
The elder nodded slightly.
He understood.
The body is the foundation.
Only a strong body can support the cultivation of more powerful martial techniques.
Focusing solely on martial skills would eventually come at a cost.
“The reason I mentioned the Lifeless Blade Sutra is because of the Lifeless Blade Technique.”
The elder said.
“Oh?”
Luo Mu raised an eyebrow.
“You must have read the introduction to the Lifeless Blade Sutra. Did it feel familiar?”
The elder stroked his white beard.
“It did, somewhat.”
Luo Mu nodded.
“That’s because the Lifeless Blade Technique is derived from the Lifeless Blade Sutra, or you could say it’s a simplified version of it.”
“Once mastered, the Lifeless Blade Sutra is extremely powerful. Among middle-grade Profound Rank techniques, it’s considered top-tier!”
“But at the same time, it’s also incredibly difficult to cultivate.”
“It requires extraordinary comprehension and an extremely resilient will.”
“To reduce the difficulty, a predecessor of the academy created the Lifeless Blade Technique based on the framework of the Lifeless Blade Sutra long ago.”
“As long as you can master the Lifeless Blade Technique, it lays a solid foundation.”
“In the future, cultivating the Lifeless Blade Sutra will be much easier, and your progress will be twice as fast.”
The elder spoke at length.
“I see.”
Luo Mu suddenly understood.
No wonder he had felt a sense of familiarity earlier.
He hadn’t realized there was such a connection between the Lifeless Blade Technique and the Lifeless Blade Sutra.
“Although I’m tempted, I really can’t afford it right now.”
Regaining his composure, Luo Mu’s eyes became clear again.
There was no hesitation.
He was firm in his choice.
“Not bad.”
The elder’s eyes showed appreciation.
Despite all that had been said, most people would have wavered and likely gone back to exchange for the Lifeless Blade Sutra.
But this boy didn’t hesitate too much.
His will was firm.
“Wait here for a moment.”
With that, the elder walked back inside.
When he returned, he was holding another black box.
It was none other than the Lifeless Blade Sutra!
“Elder, what are you doing?”
Luo Mu was stunned.
“I’ve been guarding the Martial Arts Pavilion for many years and have seen all sorts of geniuses, but this is the first time I’ve encountered someone as exceptionally gifted as you.”
“Spending time accumulating contribution points would be a waste of such talent.”
“Take it. Consider it as if I’m lending you 10,000 contribution points. Pay me back later.”
The elder smiled as he handed both manuals from the black box to Luo Mu, pushing them into his arms.
“What are you hesitating for? Don’t tell me you plan to refuse?”
“Well… Thank you, Elder.”
Coming to his senses, Luo Mu immediately grabbed the manuals and bowed in thanks.
To be honest, this situation was beyond his expectations.
He had originally planned to come back and exchange for it later, but who would have thought he’d get it today.
“Train well. In just over a month, it will be the Grand Academy Ceremony.”
“Make sure to bring glory to the outer sect.”
“That’s… a bit of my own selfish desire.”
The elder smiled.
Hearing this, Luo Mu seemed to understand.
There was competition between the students of the outer sect and the inner sect.
Naturally, there was also competition between the elders.
“Rest assured, Elder. I will do my best.”
Luo Mu said seriously.
“Good,”
The elder stroked his white beard lightly. “If it weren’t for your extraordinary talent, I would have suggested you choose a lower-grade Profound Rank martial art.”
“Because the difficulty of cultivating middle-grade techniques is extremely high, even for inner sect disciples. Most of them still end up mastering lower-grade ones.”
“But if you don’t cultivate middle-grade techniques, how can you stand out?”
“I understand.”
Luo Mu nodded.
To surpass others, one needed either divine weapons or high-grade martial techniques—or something else extraordinary!
He then bowed again and turned to leave.
“A good seedling, truly a good seedling.”
Watching Luo Mu’s back, the elder couldn’t help but sigh, “It’s a shame I don’t practice blade techniques. Otherwise, I might have taken on a disciple.”
“Also, good luck, kid. This year’s Grand Academy Ceremony is filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers. If you don’t improve your strength, it won’t be easy to make a name for yourself.”
——
Back at his residence,
Luo Mu placed the two manuals on the table.
He was grateful that he had displayed his full strength without holding anything back.
Otherwise, how could the Martial Arts Pavilion’s elder have given him the Lifeless Blade Sutra?
“The Lifeless Blade Sutra requires training through killing, so I’ll set it aside for now and start with the Profound Sun Dominating Body Technique.”
Luo Mu carefully stored the Lifeless Blade Sutra.
Then, he began reading the Profound Sun Dominating Body Technique.
At the Martial Arts Pavilion, he could only read the introduction, but now he had the entire content in front of him.
One incense stick of time later.
Luo Mu put down the manual, rubbing his temples.
“As expected of a middle-grade Profound Rank technique. Not only is it extensive, but also extremely profound.”
It was far beyond any Human Rank cultivation technique.
After reading through it,
Most of it he didn’t understand.
“My comprehension is still lacking.”
Luo Mu was well aware of his situation.
Aptitude and comprehension could be seen as basic attributes.
And these basic attributes directly affected one’s foundational gains.
In the future, if his aptitude and comprehension improved, his foundational gains would increase as well.
Ding!
“You have studied the Profound Sun Dominating Body Technique with full concentration, triggering a critical hit and receiving twenty times the gains!”
The system’s notification sounded.
Suddenly, Luo Mu’s mind was filled with much more content and understanding about the Profound Sun Dominating Body Technique.
“Not bad, twenty times!”
Luo Mu nodded.
Continue!
Reading a book a hundred times will reveal its meaning.
If once isn’t enough, then read it twice, thrice, four times, until infinity!
There will always be a time when you comprehend it!