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But compared with the former, there were just too few Ghost Cultivators, so let alone among ordinary mortals. Even a lot of low-ranked cultivators don’t know that Spiritual Qi can be divided into yin and yang. Usually, what they refer to as “Spiritual Qi” was actually Yang Spirit Qi.

In other words, ordinary cultivators like Lin Xuan, since the Spiritual Qi he needed to absorb was different from that of Ghost Cultivators, the Spiritual Power in his body was naturally also different, and it was also segregated into yin and yang.

Therefore, although Immortal Cultivators couldn’t practice ordinary Demonic Dao Cultivation Methods, they could still learn its various Magic Arts1Secret Art is changed to Magic Art, because the origin of their Spiritual Power is one and the same, but their Dao is different.

However, ordinary cultivators, even Demonic Cultivators, could never learn the Magic Arts of the Ghost Dao, because those Magic Arts could only be driven by “Yin Spiritual Power”.

This feeling was like seeing a treasure mountain in front of you, but unable to enter. Lin Xuan could only look with his eyes at all kinds of Magic Arts recorded in the second half of the “Profound Demon Scripture.”

Although his own Cultivation Method, the “Nine Heavens Profound Art”, was even better than the “Profound Demon Scripture”, but as the saying went, the other mountain’s stone could polish jade2Literally to improve oneself by incorporating different ideas., and Lin Xuan’s greed was endless.

Moreover, there was another problem that made him depressed. Although the “Nine Heavens Profound Art” was a top-notch Cultivation Method, and if it was practiced to the realm of Great Accomplishment, one could definitely walk unimpeded through the Cultivation World. But there was a premise, which was, achieving Mahayana.

Basically, one must condense a Nascent Soul.

This was obviously too far away for Lin Xuan. He was only in the Foundation Establishment Middle-Stage. Still far from the Core Formation, let alone the more elusive Nascent Soul Stage. Only God knew how long it would take.

And this “Nine Heavens Profound Art”, although Lin Xuan did not know about its specific source, he has been cultivating it for a long time. According to his own experience, this should be a Taoist Cultivation Method. Which emphasized a solid foundation, a deep true essence, and a profound understanding of Dao. Those who cultivate it must have extraordinary perseverance. They must practice it step by step until the streams merge into rivers, and the rivers become a sea.  

Originally speaking, with Lin Xuan’s temperament, this Cultivation Method was very suitable for him. It did not require high Innate Talent, and its emphasis was on one’s heart and perseverance. Lin Xuan didn’t dare say anything about his Innate Talent, but when it comes to his tenacity and perseverance, he was confident that he wouldn’t lose to anyone.

He wouldn’t give up even after hundreds of failures. In the Spirit Condensation Stage First Layer, he dared to cultivate in the Heart Tempering Road, where even Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators may not be able to hold on.

This Cultivation Method was almost tailor-made for him.

However, nothing was perfect. And the “Nine-Heavens Profound Art” was no exception. It could indeed make one move everywhere unimpeded after achieving Great Accomplishment, but before that, in addition to the Qi Concealment Technique, the Thousand Phantom Magic Art, and so on, the power of the “Nine Heavens Profound Art” was no different from an ordinary Cultivation Method.

It could even be said that its powers before mastering were only second-rate.

This really made Lin Xuan feel a headache.

Although he also understood the truth of bitterness first and sweetness later, the “Nine Heavens Profound Art” should initially show its true powers as a top-level Cultivation Method, after at least achieving the Core Formation Stage.

Who knew how long that would take…

During this period of time, Lin Xuan’s strength could only be said to be average among cultivators of the same rank. Of course, with his cleverness and a large number of treasures, there was no problem with single-handedly challenging a cultivator above his level, but without the power of his treasures, it would be inevitable for him to suffer losses.

With this in mind, Lin Xuan was a little bit sad and depressed. His technique was clearly the top-level Cultivation Method that everyone dreams of. He didn’t expect that at the Foundation Establishment, but it turned out to be a weakness!

It wasn’t that Lin Xuan never thought about practicing another Auxiliary Cultivation Method.

After all, there were many cultivators who have studied other Auxiliary Cultivation Methods in addition to their main.

Although it was said that learning from others’ strengths was not as good as mastering one’s personal skills, there was no absolute in everything. There were still many benefits to learning for the strengths of others!

This seemed to be a solution, but Lin Xuan’s requirements are quite high.

Since he felt that the “Nine Heavens Profound Art” was not powerful enough at the Foundation Establishment Stage, then the Auxiliary Cultivation Method naturally needed to be powerful.

And he knew his qualifications. Lin Xuan may not lack pills, but after all, his Innate Talent was not high, and as he was dividing his energy in practicing a second Cultivation Method. So the method must be easy to learn.

On the surface, there were only two conditions, but these conditions were already very demanding. It needed to be easy to learn, and it had to be powerful. How can such a Cultivation Method be easy to find!

Lin Xuan could search through every city market in hopes of finding such a treasure, but he basically had no hope on this road. The reason was that the Cultivation Methods appearing in those markets were basically only at the Entry-level, which was used by Spirit Condensation Stage cultivators. Even if there was an occasional Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation Method, they were also only garbage, not to mention finding such a good top-level Cultivation Method.

Like Formation Arrays for example, which couldn’t even be bought with Spirit Stones.

Of course, after finding out the hidden strength of Spirit Pill Mountain, this Sect was not necessarily worse than the Big Three. It must have a lot of top-level Cultivation Methods, but Lin Xuan’s position as the junior Sect Master is quite ambiguous. Daoist Yu may treat him well on the surface, but God knows what that old fox is thinking.

Naturally, Lin Xuan would not ask for his help, so as not to incur a disaster for himself and regret it later.

On one hand, Lin Xuan took advantage of the big tree, which was Spirit Pill Mountain to enjoy the shade. On the other hand, he was also observing and seeing what benefits he could gain. In short, he had to make a decision before making a move.

Holding on to this mentality, the matter of an Auxiliary Cultivation Method was dragged on like this. And it was not until he got the “Profound Demon Scripture” that it evoked Lin Xuan’s thoughts again.

He didn’t know if God was playing a joke with him. Apart from the fact that this “Profound Demon Scripture” was a Ghost Cultivation Method, it was all in line with his requirements. It was easy to learn, and the Magic Arts recorded in it were not only uncanny but also held great power.

But the more he understood this, the more depressing it got. Why is it a Ghost Cultivation Method? If he wanted to display it, he must first possess Yin Spiritual Power.

But Yin and Yang were incompatible like fire and water. In other words, ordinary cultivators couldn’t practice the Ghost Cultivation Method, unless they abolish their cultivation base and start again.

Both energies would fight in their body, causing them to burst.

Lin Xuan was silent for a while, finally, he sat down, sank his Spiritual Sense into the “Profound Demon Scripture” and continued reading.

After a few more hours, he suddenly stood up with a “huh”, and the expression on his face was extremely complex, but it was full of ecstasy.

Translated by: James1kd2

Edited by: UnderTheMoon

1Secret Art is changed to Magic Art2Literally to improve oneself by incorporating different ideas.