“I remember that a part of the Nine Yin Manual was engraved on the stone wall inside the ancient tomb. I assume that Yang Guo and Xiaolongnv were also inspired by it, which is why they chose to engrave it on the wall.”
Lian Cheng mumbled to himself and began to silently observe.
Regardless of the reason, it didn't matter now. All these martial arts skills now belonged to him.
First was the Jade Maiden Scripture. This was the main cultivation method of the Ancient Tomb Sect. In the depths of its cultivation, it required the practice of dual cultivation between a man and a woman. Lian Cheng skipped this part. He was mainly looking at the Jade Maiden Sword Technique and Jade Maiden Pure Heart Sword Technique in the scripture.
Especially the Jade Maiden Pure Heart Sword Technique, it was very suitable for the Left and Right Interplay Technique.
Xiaolongnv learned the Left and Right Interplay Technique and used the dual sword combined move of the Jade Maiden Pure Heart Sword Technique. She directly defeated the Golden Wheel King who had reached the tenth level of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill, demonstrating how powerful this sword technique’s combined move was.
“Haha! What a sword technique! It's truly amazing!”
After reading it, Lian Cheng was overjoyed.
Here should be a narration: [Your understanding is extraordinary, you instantly learned the Jade Maiden Pure Heart Sword Technique.]
However, this sword technique in his hands was naturally integrated into the Tai Xuan Sword Technique. It was simply because the Tai Xuan Sword Technique was free and easy, and all sword techniques could be used by it, making it even stronger.
After that, the True Martial Scripture and True Martial Sword Technique were also memorized, and would be used as martial arts for the inner sect of the Huashan Sect.
Depressed and Soul-Destroying Palm and Heavy Sword Insights were both Yang Guo’s martial arts, Jade Flute Sword Technique seemed to be gifted by Eastern Heretic Huang Yaoshi, Dog-Beating Staff Technique was taught to Yang Guo by Beggar So Hong Qigong and Western Poison Ouyang Feng during their duel on Huashan Mountain, and Toad Skill was learned by Yang Guo when he was a child from Western Poison Ouyang Feng.
Well, all these people have some connection with Huashan, so their unique skills are now destined to be connected with the Huashan Sect!
Lian Cheng was now even more assured!
Of course, he valued Yang Guo's Heavy Sword Insights the most. After all, it was learned from Dugu Qiubai, and its core was the same as the Dugu Nine Swords. Since he couldn't learn the Dugu Nine Swords, this Heavy Sword Insights was a good alternative.
Soon, Lian Cheng gave himself a narration: [Your understanding is extraordinary, you memorized all the martial arts in the ancient tomb in less than half an hour.]
However, memorizing didn't mean learning them all.
He just wanted to extract the essence of these superior martial arts, to add fuel to his extraordinary understanding, so that he could create truly powerful martial arts of his own in the future.
“Right, there’s also the Nine Yin Manual!”
Lian Cheng walked around again and successfully found the Nine Yin Manual engraved on the stone wall.
Although it was only a part of the content, it was incredibly exquisite and would benefit many people immensely. It was far superior to the likes of the Evil Resisting Sword Technique and Sunflower Manual. How could one ever be dissatisfied with it?
[Your understanding is extraordinary, you instantly grasped the essence of part of the Nine Yin Manual.]
In less than a day, all the martial arts in the ancient tomb were obtained. Lian Cheng couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.
If he had obtained these superior martial arts a few years ago, he would have been overjoyed. But now, he was extremely calm. After all, he was someone who was understanding cultivation martial arts!
After walking around the ancient tomb twice, he found the Cold Jade Bed.
However, Lian Cheng didn't intend to take it. After confirming that there were no omissions, he reopened the mechanism and left the tomb through the pool.
This treasure hunt was a great success, taking only less than eight days. If others knew about this, they would be jealous to death.
While Lian Cheng was searching for treasure, news of the Huashan Sect’s recruitment of new disciples spread throughout the counties of Shaanxi, and many people immediately took action. It was mostly parents taking their children to Huayin County.
In the current martial world, although Shaolin and Wudang were still the most renowned, they were gradually declining.
On the other hand, the Five Peaks Sword Sect had gained a prominent reputation.
As one of the Five Peaks Sword Sect, the Huashan Sect naturally had a great reputation. Plus, Yue Buqun and his wife, Lian Cheng, and Linghu Chong occasionally went down the mountain to take on bounty hunting tasks. Their reputation had already spread far and wide. There were few people in Shaanxi who didn't know about them.
Therefore, the impact of this announcement was quite significant.
Of course, other sects and martial artists outside Shaanxi also quickly received the news, and there was much discussion for a while.
The most concerned about this matter were the Songshan Sect and the Demon Cult.
Songshan Sect, Council Hall.
Lu Bu had previously reported the news to Zuo Lengchan, who immediately summoned the Taibao who were within the sect, intending to discuss this matter.
“Fellow disciples, I assume you have all heard the news that the Huashan Sect is recruiting new disciples.”
Zuo Lengchan’s face was serious, “A while back, our actions against the Huashan Sect were thwarted. And Huashan Sect’s Sect Master Yue Buqun seems to be becoming increasingly mysterious. He has also produced two talented disciples, Linghu Chong and Lian Cheng. We cannot delay our preparations, lest the Huashan Sect become a stumbling block in our plan to unify the Five Peaks!”
The Great Sun Yang Hand Fei Bin immediately said, “Sect Master Senior Brother, do you want us to sabotage the Huashan Sect's recruitment plan?”
The short and stout Great Yin Yang Hand Le Hou was speechless, “Fei Bin, can you use your brain a little? Sect Master Senior Brother means that we should arrange for people to infiltrate the Huashan Sect as spies!”
“Oh, spies!”
Fei Bin suddenly understood, “不愧是掌门师兄,果然高见!” [Such a wise move indeed, Sect Master Senior Brother!]
Everyone rolled their eyes and ignored him.
Zuo Lengchan waved his hand and said, “That's exactly what I meant. As for who to send as spies, let's discuss it. Yue Buqun is not a simple person, and his disciples should not be underestimated. Therefore, this spy must be someone who has never been seen before, someone who is good at disguising and enduring, and someone who is also quite strong. Think about it, everyone.”
Everyone started to ponder and then gave their suggestions. Unsurprisingly, they started arguing.
After all, this was an extremely important task. Even though they were fellow disciples, the credit that should be fought for should be fought for. So, naturally, they were more willing to have their suggestions become the spy.
Some even volunteered, such as Lao Dunuo.
Lao Dunuo was Zuo Lengchan's disciple, and his strength was only at the second-rate level. He was still not weak, good at hiding and disguising, and indeed suitable for being a spy. The only drawback was that he was old.
Lu Bu objected, “Dunuo, you are older than Yue Buqun. The Huashan Sect wouldn't accept you!”
Others also nodded, thinking that Lao Dunuo wouldn't succeed.
But Lao Dunuo was full of confidence, “Master, fellow uncles, although I am old, I am a disciple who brings his skills with him. Now the Huashan Sect is short-staffed. If I join the Huashan Sect, I can directly help them. They will definitely agree. Even if I cannot be in a high position, I will have successfully infiltrated the Huashan Sect, won't I?”
This...
Everyone was speechless. They felt that Lao Dunuo’s reasoning was quite valid.
Zuo Lengchan pondered for a moment and decided, “Dunuo’s words are reasonable. However, we cannot gamble on Yue Buqun’s thoughts. So, let's choose a few people from different age groups. Young, middle-aged, and old, whoever successfully infiltrates the Huashan Sect will be our eyes!”