At first, he thought this Daoist Skill was just like that, so he didn’t think much of it. But it wasn’t until after he read the "Nine-Numbered Taishi Lingbao Xuanming Scripture", and went through many insights and notes interspersed within, that he understood the reason behind it. All cultivation techniques and Divine Skills in the world are not something you can practice at will. Whatever cultivation technique matches whatever Divine Passage Skill, otherwise no matter how diligently you cultivate, you cannot achieve Great Success. Just like Zhuang Bufan, the cultivation method he practices is one of the sect’s Three Skills and Five Classics, the "Kunyu Micro Dust Skill." Check latest chapters at 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩•𝗳𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝕟𝕖𝕥 After practicing this cultivation technique, the elixir evil gathers and disperses at will. It can be as large as mountains or as small as dust, as hard as gold and jade, or as soft as cotton and sand. After reaching a high level of cultivation, one can practice one of the sect’s Twelve Divine Abilities, the "Great Luo Heavenly Sleeve." Zhang Yan once witnessed Zhuang Bufan’s tactics that day. With a wave of his sleeve, everyone within a few miles radius around was enveloped into his sleeve, unable to escape. If he ever encountered such a method in a confrontation with this person, he could only keep his distance and avoid it. Other disciples in the sect, if they have contributed significantly to the sect, can also practice this Daoist Technique and Divine Skill. However, if they do not have prior training in "Kunyu Micro Dust Skill," they cannot unleash the full power of this Divine Skill. If Zhuang Yufan can transform his entire elixir evil into Divine Skills at the wave of a hand, while someone whose cultivation is not compatible can only mobilize half of their elixir evil, the superiority is obvious. Thus Zhang Yan suspected in his heart that this "Five Directions and Five Elements Tai Xuan True Light" might have a matching cultivation technique, not just a Divine Passage Skill alone. If what he speculated was true, then what the old Daoist gave him back then was just an incomplete volume. As for whether that old Daoist was unwilling to give him the complete book, or simply because he only had an incomplete volume in his hands, it’s unknown. However, Zhang Yan’s suspicion leaned more toward the latter, because just by using the Five Directions Essence Qi to cultivate the Supreme Mysterious True Light, and mastering that True Light with ease, undoubtedly saves the step of practicing a cultivation method. This should have been meticulously modified by later generations. But if there was an original version, who would waste effort meaninglessly? Indeed, due to the lack of a suitable cultivation technique, he had a legendary elixir power but was unable to transform it into earth-shattering Divine Skills. But this problem is not without a solution. The "Nine-Numbered Taishi Lingbao Xuanming Scripture" in his hand is primarily used for deducing cultivation techniques. If he can deduce a Dharma technique from it to practice the Five Elements True Light, then he would fear no rival disciple in the grand competition. He stood up and paced back and forth in his residence, realizing that besides continuously honing his elixir evil within these three years, he must also find a way to comprehend this Dao technique. At the very least, he should make good use of his elixir power and not let it go to waste. However, after going through this True Scripture a few times, he found it indeed complex and abstruse. Former practitioners’ notes were sparse, providing him with very little to refer to. At this moment, inspiration struck him as he suddenly recalled that Elder Gong once mentioned that inside the Small Cold Realm, many insights and understandings left by predecessors could be found. Since there are predecessors’ notes, he should take a look at them to verify ideas mutually. Even if others have gone down the wrong path, at least he can know which path was wrong. "There is no better day than today, time waits for no one. I should visit Elder Gong today." After Zhang Yan made up his mind, he hesitated no more. He flicked his robe sleeves, stood up, stepped into the Array Gate, and exited the Zhao You Heavenly Pond, heading to the Merit Institute within the Mountain Gate. The Merit Institute is located atop Jiushou Peak on the Mystic Turtle Land. After Zhang Yan entered the Mountain Gate, he broke through the clouds in no time, arriving before its main entrance. He looked around and saw the sky was high and clear, as blue as if washed. The bright mountains and beautiful waters, the pine waves like a vast ocean, and the Jade Stairs at the mountain’s foot were wide enough for ten people to walk abreast. On top of the palace at the peak stood three floating Flying Pavilions supported by smoke and clouds. Green vines curled around them, with colorful birds coming and going. Crystal-clear streams flowed from rock crevices but did not fall to the ground. Instead, they rose to form a jade wave Heavenly River circling the mountains, where a dozen white-haired old Daoists were calmly fishing, enjoying themselves immensely. When Zhang Yan arrived, a cultivator with thick eyebrows and broad shoulders, riding on Mysterious Skill, suddenly shouted loudly, "Who goes there? Why are you still riding on the clouds at the front of the Merit Institute? Come down at once!" Zhang Yan chuckled inwardly, thinking: "I have heard that among the Nine Courtyards within the Mountain Gate, only the Merit Institute has the most prestige. Other than showing respect to the Sect Leader and several Cave Heaven True Masters, they treat all other disciples and elders the same. It seems true indeed." He said nothing but took out a token from his sleeve and shook it. Seeing the token, the broad-shouldered cultivator was stunned and immediately changed his attitude, bowing and saying, "I didn’t know which elder this uncle was looking for?" Zhang Yan said in a deep voice, "This poor Daoist is here to visit Elder Gong, is he present?" When the broad-shouldered Daoist heard this, his face slightly changed, and suddenly he stepped forward, pulling Zhang Yan’s sleeve and whispered, "Follow me to the back hall to talk, Brother Daoist." Zhang Yan was puzzled, when suddenly an old angler tossed his fishing rod aside, transformed into a cloud haze, and blocked them, pointed at Zhang Yan angrily, "You, you came to see Daoist Gong?" Zhang Yan glanced at him, nodded, and said, "Yes, indeed." Upon hearing this, the old Daoist’s beard and eyebrows trembled, he beat his chest and stamped his foot, "That old rogue said a few days ago that someone would come to see him. I thought, with his foul temper, who would visit him? I even wagered a piece of Elixir Jade against him. Now you show up, and I’ve lost terribly. No way, you need to explain to me, otherwise, you are not allowed in." He reached out to grab Zhang Yan’s sleeve. Seeing his unreasonable pestering, the broad-shouldered cultivator broke out in a cold sweat. The elders of the Merit Institute are of very high status, having given up on cultivation in their lives and come here to live out their days. Some have even complicated their Mysterious Skills, resulting in a change in temperament, becoming muddled and eccentric. This old Daoist was one of them. Zhang Yan’s eyes flickered, lightly laughing, "This old Daoist, I think you should actually be happy." The old Daoist wondered, "Why?" Zhang Yan sighed, "Gong Lao did not wager his life with you, only a piece of Elixir Jade. Isn’t that a bargain for you?" The old Daoist was stunned, furrowed his brows thinking for a moment, then suddenly clapped his hands, became overjoyed, elated, "Indeed, indeed, well said, well said. It turns out I’ve gained an advantage. Gained an advantage." The broad-shouldered Daoist was astonished, looked at Zhang Yan with admiration, and whispered, "Brother Daoist, you have great skill, come quickly, follow me." Zhang Yan shook his head, having no intention to entangle with the Mad Old Daoist, flicked his sleeve, and followed the broad-shouldered Daoist into the inner hall. ...(To be continued. If you work, you are welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)