Top-tier gold-grade martial arts are more suitable for practitioners below the Mortal Ninth Realm, though they can serve as a transitional practice after reaching the Transcendent Realm.
For practitioners above the Transcendent Realm, they would likely need to access jade-grade martial arts.
Since the Moonlight Sect has Transcendent Realm experts, it must possess jade-grade martial arts. Unfortunately, these are not available in the inner sect’s Moonlight Tower.
There are only three doors here, with the most powerful martial arts being top-tier gold-grade, suggesting that the Moonlight Sect must have another location storing even more precious martial arts manuals.
Of course, this was currently irrelevant to Ling Xiao.
He approached the wooden door and presented his wooden Entry Token.
As the token vanished from his hand, the door slowly opened.
“You have half an hour to choose the martial art you need. Don’t waste it.”
Suddenly, a voice echoed directly in Ling Xiao’s mind.
Another Transcendent Realm expert!
Ling Xiao was certain this voice belonged to the Master of the inner sect’s Moonlight Tower.
“Thank you for the reminder, Senior. I understand.”
Half an hour?
Ling Xiao smirked inwardly. For him, choosing a technique was no challenge at all. He doubted he’d even need a quarter of an hour.
Beyond the wooden door were wooden plaques floating in mid-air, inscribed with only the names, characteristics, and cultivation requirements of the martial arts, not their specific contents.
Thus, copying them was impossible for Ling Xiao.
“…”
Though he couldn’t copy them, Ling Xiao could still use his soul-entering ability to find a martial arts manual suited to himself.
What he most wanted was an evolved version of <Cloud Dragon Divine Movement>. If that wasn’t available, he could settle for a martial art with similar attributes.
With a casual glance, the thousands of martial arts names on the plaques instantly merged into Ling Xiao’s memory.
The Moonlight Sect truly lived up to its reputation as one of the twelve sects.
These were all rare gold-grade martial arts. In the secular world, people would fight to the death over them.
Though tempted by many martial techniques, Ling Xiao restrained himself.
He believed his <Cloud Dragon Divine Movement> was perfectly adequate up to around the Mortal Third Realm.
Though slightly inferior, when paired with his soul power, its overall attack effect was comparable to rare gold-grade martial arts.
So, there was no need to waste time on martial techniques.
He didn’t need defensive martial arts either. His <Heavenly Dragon Golden Body> was a superior gold-grade martial art, sufficient even up to the Mortal Sixth Realm.
The key, then, was an internal cultivation method and a substitute for <Cloud Dragon Divine Movement>.
For now, the internal cultivation method was the priority. Though the effects of <Nine Transformations Golden Body Technique> would gradually weaken, it was still usable.
An internal cultivation method was urgent. Without one, he might not even break through to the Mortal Realm, which would be a major problem.
“When choosing a martial art, don’t chase power. Focus on what suits you.”
The voice sounded again, and Ling Xiao couldn’t discern its source. The gap in strength was simply too vast.
“Thank you for the guidance, Senior.”
Ling Xiao felt the Master of the inner sect’s Moonlight Tower was quite decent. Other Transcendent Realm experts might not bother advising an outer sect disciple.
As for why the voice resonated in his mind, he wasn’t surprised. In the Mysterious Realm, martial arts, divine abilities, martial souls, and certain special talents could achieve this. He simply hadn’t encountered it before.
As an outer sect disciple of the Moonlight Sect, there were many things he hadn’t seen, so there was no need to dwell on it.
Moments later, Ling Xiao had reviewed all the martial arts names and descriptions on the plaques.
They were fully integrated into his soul’s memory.
Achieving this was rare, if not unique.
Though his goal was an evolved version of <Cloud Dragon Divine Movement>, seeing the thousands of rare gold-grade martial arts, it was impossible not to be tempted.
Some of these martial arts were extremely powerful, but he could only choose one, a limitation of being an outer sect disciple. Inner sect disciples could select rare gold-grade martial arts without restriction.
“<Dragon Flame True Essence>: An internal cultivation method with supplementary effects.
In ancient times, a warrior slew a flame dragon but was afflicted by its dragon breath flame. With unyielding resolve, the warrior transformed the dragon breath flame into their true essence, ultimately creating this martial art!
Requirements: Cultivation at the peak of the Ninth Martial Vein or above, internal strength potential at the rare treasure body level.”
“<Shadow Phantom Steps>: A movement technique favoured by assassin-type warriors. In ancient times, a mortal warrior, who assassinated a Transcendent Realm expert, created this technique in conjunction with their martial soul.
Requirements: Cultivation at the late Ninth Martial Vein, internal strength potential at the fine treasure body level, physical potential at the divine treasure body level.”
“<Storm Sword Technique>: When executed, this sword technique summons the power of natural winds. Each strike carries the force of a gale, growing faster and overwhelming enemies. Legend says this sword technique was comprehended and created by an ancient warrior amidst a typhoon…
…”
Truth be told, rare gold-grade martial arts were generally excellent, and Ling Xiao found himself struggling with indecision.
He had thought he could choose in a quarter of an hour, but after reviewing all the martial arts, he stood there, eyes closed, pondering which one to select.
“Let’s stick to the original plan.”
Ultimately, Ling Xiao reluctantly set aside several martial arts he dearly wanted to cultivate and focused on an internal cultivation method.
It was the evolved version of <Nine Transformations Golden Body Technique> he had planned for—<Twelve Golden Lotus Technique>.
“This technique condenses golden lotuses within the body. Achieving twelve petals signifies mastery! Each petal can harness a force of nature. At full mastery, its power is unimaginable, and when paired with <Cloud Dragon Divine Movement>, its might is even more terrifying.
Requirements: Cultivation at the peak of the Ninth Martial Vein, internal strength potential at the divine treasure body level, physical potential at the divine treasure body level, soul potential at the divine treasure body level!
Additionally, <Nine Transformations Golden Body Technique> must be cultivated to the transcendent level.
Note: The highest achiever of this technique was its creator, who only reached nine lotus petals. The final three layers exist only in theory, and cultivating them is extremely dangerous. Harnessing natural forces risks annihilation.”
The note was handwritten, likely a warning left by a senior expert of the Moonlight Sect.
Even without the warning, the requirements for this martial art were already outrageous.
Requiring divine treasure body potential in all three aspects—internal strength, physical, and soul—meant that virtually no one in the Moonlight Sect could cultivate it.
