Mythical Cultivation

If they could gain a deeper understanding, even if they couldn't replicate the Heart Refining Path, they could at least study the combination arrays. They might even be able to recreate the ancient combination arrays, which would be a boon for the Qingyun Sect for generations to come. Unfortunately, the Qingmu Secret Realm opened randomly, and only cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage could enter. Yin Muchen had no choice but to abandon these ideas.

"You said that the inheritance you received actually contains a small magical power?" The young elder widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief, staring straight at Zhang Tianming, as if he wanted to see through him.

To this elder, the term "divine power" was merely a passing revelation in ancient legends. It was said that divine power possessed unimaginable power, capable of effortlessly lifting mountains and driving away the scorching sun; reaching out to pluck the stars and embrace the moon; even possessing the miraculous ability to bring the dead back to life. This power completely surpassed ordinary magic and stood at the pinnacle of the spiritual world.

However, although the elder was familiar with the legends of supernatural powers, he had never personally witnessed their true nature. Therefore, when he heard about supernatural powers from an outer disciple who was only at the Qi Refining stage, the shock he felt was simply beyond words.

Moreover, at that moment, an uncontrollable greed quietly rose up from deep within his heart. After all, facing such a powerful and mysterious force, how many people could truly remain calm?

Zhang Tianming had long anticipated that the inheritance he had received would inevitably spark covetousness and greed, but he had never imagined that even the ten elders of the sect would display such expressions. In that brief moment, he had clearly caught a glimpse of a complex intertwined expression of horror and greed on the elders' faces. Though it was fleeting like lightning, he had keenly sensed it.

At this moment, Zhang Tianming felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart, and he was filled with anxiety. If the elders really united to force him to hand over his inheritance, what would he do? Just as he was deeply anxious, he inadvertently looked up at the sect leader sitting at the head of the group.

The Sect Master's expression was calm and composed, seemingly showing no surprise or interest in Zhang Tianming's claims of magical powers. Seeing the Sect Master's nonchalant demeanor, Zhang Tianming's tense nerves finally relaxed a little, and he felt more reassured.

Just as Zhang Tianming racked his brains for a deft response to this thorny question, a deep, powerful voice suddenly boomed from above: "What's going on? Could it be that someone is plotting to seize the opportunities of our disciples? Second Elder, Sixth Elder, Seventh Elder, what do you think should be done with such a person?" Though the voice sounded calm and composed, the weight of authority within it was as heavy as a mountain, chilling to the bone. Undoubtedly, the voice belonged to Qingyun Sect's headmaster, Yin Muchen!

After hearing the question from the headmaster, an old man with a beard as white as silver frost quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Headmaster, please calm down. I was just too excited when I heard about the emergence of magical powers. I absolutely do not have the slightest intention of seeking opportunities from others." This old man was the second elder of Qingyun Sect.

Immediately, the other two elders chimed in, "Yes, Master. Second Elder is absolutely right. We simply learned of this incident suddenly, causing some emotional upheaval. We were easily taken advantage of by our inner demons. We truly had no ill intentions." The two who spoke were the tall and burly Sixth Elder and the Seventh Elder, whose delicate features and refined demeanor resembled a scholar's.

"I hope it will be as I wish! Everyone, for cultivators like us, fighting for opportunities is understandable, but I sincerely hope that such things will never happen within our sect. You know, the Netherworld Sect still harbors ill intentions and covets our Qingyun Sect. Why don't you seize their opportunities?

"This vast world is boundless, and opportunities abound. The key lies in your inner resolve and determination. I have always strongly advocated for my disciples to travel abroad and seek their own opportunities and paths. I sincerely hope that you will not disappoint me, and will not let down the entire sect!" Yin Muchen said slowly, his gaze blazing as he gazed at the ten elders present.

"We will definitely follow your teachings and will never let down the trust placed in us by you, the Master, nor will we disappoint the high hopes of the sect!" The ten elders responded in unison, their voices echoing endlessly in the hall.

"Don't reveal a single word about what happened today to outsiders. It should only be known to the few of us present here. I hope you will be careful and don't make mistakes that will ruin your own future!" Yin Muchen's face darkened and his tone became more severe, which made people feel awe.

"Zhang Tianming, you can rest assured. Our Qingyun Sect is a prestigious and upright sect. We will never do such a wicked thing as robbing our own disciples of their opportunities! As for the skills and magical powers that you have mastered, in my opinion, you might as well consider handing them over to the sect with a copy of the "Green Emperor's Longevity Skill" and the Green Lotus Sword Finger. In this way, you can exchange them for some extremely precious resources from the sect. What do you think? However, the final decision is entirely up to you. If you really can't bear to hand it over and want to keep it for yourself, that's fine too." Yin Muchen said to Zhang Tianming slowly with a smile on his face and a gentle tone.

Zhang Tianming frowned slightly after hearing this. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Master Sect Leader, I wonder what I can get in return for these two skills and magical powers from the sect?"

In truth, he had long harbored the thought of offering his cultivation techniques and magical powers to the sect. After all, with his current lowly Qi Refining stage, guarding these precious inheritances on his own was practically a pipe dream. Rather than that, it would be better to offer them to the sect and seek its protection. Furthermore, cultivation techniques and magical powers could be copied, so even if he handed them over to the sect, he could still continue to cultivate and use them.

"These all need to be carefully evaluated, especially the value of this magical power, which is extremely huge. It must not be compared with ordinary exercises. Although our sect may find it difficult to accurately evaluate the true value of this magical power, we will definitely not let you suffer any loss." Yin Muchen said solemnly.