Chapter 56: Imparting Cultivation Methods in the Cliff Cave

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Qin Wushuang’s mouth was watering uncontrollably; she swallowed the first bowl of soup before even tasting it. Qin Lingxue and Qin Youqin ate more gracefully, yet without a word, they each finished a large bowl of soup. After finishing, Qin Lingxue sighed, “This is the best soup I’ve ever had, bar none.” Qin Wushuang, halfway through her second bowl, smiled and said, “I’d like to say the same, but I’m afraid you’d laugh at me.” Qin Lingxue snorted, “A cultivator must follow their true heart. Why bother with such worries? Like it or not, say it or stay silent, just obey your own heart.” Qin Wushuang gave an embarrassed smile. “Little sister, you really know a lot.” Qin Lingxue raised her head proudly. “Big brother told us—he knows more than anyone in the sect.” The four had a hearty meal, devouring an entire Qi Refinement stage snake, leaving not a drop of soup or a scrap of meat. Leaning against the stone wall, they neither spoke nor moved, eyes closed, basking in a warm, blissful sensation. Yet only Qin Wushuang was fully absorbed in this pleasure; Qin Anyu and the others were circulating their cultivation techniques, absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy with all their might. After a while, Qin Wushuang sensed something amiss—the wind stirred nearby. Opening her eyes, she saw swirling currents of energy around the three of them, and with surprise, wondered aloud, “Little sister, how do you cultivate to form these vortices?” Qin Lingxue didn’t open her eyes. “Big brother taught us.” Qin Wushuang looked to Qin Anyu. “Brother, do you have a technique suited for me? Teach me one.” Qin Anyu heard her words, as well as Qin Lingxue’s reply. The reason he hadn’t taught her sooner was because he hadn’t yet understood her character. When he first met her, she was proud and aloof, lacking much familial warmth; after being rescued, she seemed utterly lacking in confidence. Over time, he realized she was not only unintelligent and lacking initiative but also weak-willed. The “Primordial Chaos Technique” was not suitable for her, and the second strongest technique in the Qin clan, the “Starlight Technique,” was also inappropriate. Still, her metal spiritual root was excellent—if she were in the Immortal Realm, she’d be a solid mid-tier genius.

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Well then, if her spiritual root couldn’t be optimized, she might as well cultivate the “Heaven-Mixing Golden Yuan Technique.” With diligent practice, ascending to immortality would not be a problem. Cultivating with a single spiritual root is no slower in progression than those who practice the “Primordial Chaos Technique.” Qin Anyu opened his eyes and said, “Alright, but this technique must not be shared without permission. Can you promise that?” The “Heaven-Mixing Golden Yuan Technique” was a secret cultivation method specifically designed for those with metal spiritual roots in the Qin clan. It was created by the clan’s ancestors and their wives, strictly forbidden to be passed on outside, and only elite clan members were eligible to learn it. Qin Wushuang hesitated before asking, “What happens if it’s accidentally leaked?” Qin Anyu replied coldly, “The clan might be exterminated. Cultivation methods are not to be spread recklessly—haven’t you heard?” Qin Wushuang’s eyes widened. “Brother, then why can you teach it?” This made Qin Lingxue and Qin Youqin open their eyes as well, nervously watching her. Qin Anyu’s tone remained cold: “I can teach it because I have the authority, but you do not.” Every family possesses unique cultivation techniques, and if they spread outside, the clan faces grave risks. Once a clan’s technique is leaked, they hunt down the cultivators and those responsible for the breach. Even parents cannot hand down clan techniques to their descendants; those wishing to cultivate must exchange for the technique at the clan’s transmission hall, or risk ruin. These rules were established after humans gained dominance in the Immortal Realm; before that, anyone who got their hands on a technique could cultivate it freely. He was able to teach them because he was a displaced member living in the lower realms. He could pass it to those closest to him to build his own power base, expand the Qin clan’s influence, strengthen its foothold in the lower realms, and supply talent to the Immortal Realm Qin clan. This was a special exception, not applicable within the Immortal Realm itself. Seeing Qin Anyu’s expression and gaze, Qin Wushuang felt a chill, wondering why her brother had this side—was it a gain from that secret realm? After a brief but intense internal struggle, she bit her lip and said, “Brother, I promise not to teach this technique to anyone without your permission.” Then she raised her right hand. “Otherwise, I shall have no place to rest in death.” No sooner had she spoken than the sky darkened, thunder and lightning crackled high above. The scene frightened Qin Wushuang—could it really be so effective?

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Qin Lingxue and Qin Youqin’s faces also grew serious, silently vowing, “Without Big Brother’s permission, we will never teach this technique to anyone.” Qin Anyu nodded. “You’ve seen it yourself—this is the binding power of the oath. If you break it, the Heavenly Dao will punish you. Don’t treat oaths lightly. I am teaching you the ‘Heaven-Mixing Golden Yuan Technique,’ perfectly suited for your metal spiritual root. Listen carefully…” Then, in a calm voice, he recited: “Vast and boundless cosmos, like a dream, like an illusion; primordial chaos, everywhere shining with golden light; the path is obscure, but I alone possess it; amidst the vast heavens and earth, I observe with subtlety…” They say secrets should not be passed to a third ear, but under this selfless Immortal Emperor, that did not apply. Both girls had cultivated the “Primordial Chaos Technique” and cared little about this new technique. On the contrary, knowing more such techniques would help them create their own in the future, providing greater aid to themselves. Qin Lingxue and Qin Youqin wanted to resist Qin Anyu’s teaching voice, but its penetrating power was too strong; repeated attempts to block it nearly caused their true energy to reverse. They eventually stopped circulating the “Primordial Chaos Technique” and focused quietly on this new method. Qin Anyu was unaffected, simultaneously circulating the “Primordial Chaos Technique” while teaching the “Heaven-Mixing Golden Yuan Technique.” With the soul power of an Immortal Emperor, multitasking was effortless. However, he failed to notice the stone wall around the wild chicken vine’s roots was loosening, with grains of sand occasionally falling. In this low-level plane, he had no reason to expect threats, so he hadn’t developed the habit of multitasking to conserve soul power. After reciting once, Qin Wushuang silently repeated it herself but forgot more and more as she went on. Qin Anyu immediately realized she, like Qin Youqin, only remembered the part up to mid-foundation stage but said nothing, merely advising, “Practice as much as you can remember; for what you forget, ask later.” Cultivation techniques correspond with one’s level—except for himself. While explaining some cultivation difficulties, a sudden rustling sound came from within. Turning, he saw two cold eyes staring at them.