"But you are different, I once passed on to you the cultivation methods for divine rank, how has your cultivation been going?"

"The cultivation methods for divine rank can indeed be applied to the Divine Spirits' forms!"

Zhao Jingyan was extremely delighted and at the same time deeply grateful to Xiao Mu, respectfully saying, "Brother Mu, I've been practicing specifically targeted cultivation and I feel my authority has improved, but I'm not very confident. I'd like to ask for Brother Mu's help to take a look, if that's possible."

"Show me what you've got!" Xiao Mu casually set down his teacup and waved Zhao Jingyan over.

Zhao Jingyan was once again overjoyed. "Thank you, Brother Mu!"

What... What are they talking about? What is Old Zhao talking about? What cultivation methods?

Zhu Ping was confused and vaguely felt he might have guessed something but didn't dare to believe it, as it seemed too preposterous.

But just at this moment, a wisp of red light that was almost imperceptible emanated from Zhao Jingyan's body.

The emergence of this red light instantly brought an oppressive feeling, as if a great figure was making their entrance, their overwhelmingly suppressive aura preceding their actual appearance.

"Brother Zhu, please step back three paces to avoid harm!"

Li Gujian, looking very experienced, suddenly stood up and rapidly retreated while seriously beckoning to Zhu Ping.

What? Step back, why retreat?

Zhu Ping was taken aback, and before he could understand why, the red light, with a powerful oppressiveness, radiated from Zhao Jingyan, pressing outward in a ring in all directions.

He felt a heaviness on his body, as if a mountain was directly pressing down on him, and Zhu Ping suddenly had the sensation of facing a giant, the heavy pressure involuntarily making him bow his head and crouch low.

At the same time, Zhao Jingyan's body emitted even more intense red light, which in the blink of an eye escalated to its peak. Above his head, a figure dressed in golden ethereal armor and wielding an ethereal Divine Weapon, bristling with Killing Intent and resembling Zhao Jingyan exactly, materialized.

Crack! Boom!

The pressure bearing down on him suddenly increased, and Zhu Ping's legs gave out, causing him to fall flat on the ground.

But compared to the physical changes, what underwent the biggest shift was clearly his inner world.

At this moment, Zhu Ping was utterly shocked, unable to believe what he was seeing before his own eyes.

Brother Zhao... Old Zhao... has a divine rank? Old Zhao has become a power of divine rank? At the Mid Yin God Realm, he already possessed his own divine rank?

Zhu Ping's heart trembled violently, the strong impact even making him forget the heavy pressure he was bearing.

"Brother Zhu should have moved away. Brother Zhao has just acquired a divine rank and his control isn't strong enough yet, he can't fully contain the force of divine rank from leaking out."

Seeing Zhu Ping flattened on the ground, Xiao Mu suddenly gave a light wave of his hand toward him, and with that seemingly effortless gesture, the pressure Zhu Ping was bearing completely vanished.

"Brother Zhao, you... you... have a divine rank? You actually possess a divine rank?"

With the pressure gone, Zhu Ping forgot to get up from the ground, continuing to ask Zhao Jingyan incredulously.

"This is the door god divine rank I told you about earlier, bestowed upon me by Brother Mu," Zhao Jingyan said with a smile to Zhu Ping, his tone betraying a hint of pride.

The door god divine rank? There truly exists a door god divine rank? Wait, bestowed by Brother Mu? Brother Mu... Mu Huaqing carelessly granted Old Zhao a divine rank?

Zhu Ping once again fell into a daze, his understanding exceeded, he looked toward Xiao Mu, his expression revealing disbelief yet also inevitability about everything before him.

"Brother Zhu, you can get up now!"

Xiao Mu said softly.

"Thank you! Thank you, Brother Mu!" Zhu Ping thanked him earnestly, feeling a new sense of awe toward Xiao Mu as he got up from the ground, only realizing then that the pressure had lifted, he couldn't help but feel even more admiration.

Haha! Old Zhu is taken aback!

Li Gujian, very attentively, noticed the changes in Zhu Ping's expression, a slight smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

At this point, Xiao Mu had already turned his attention to the door god form above Zhao Jingyan's head, activated his Spiritual Eye, and a beam of Spiritual Light that none of the others present could see shot out from his eyes, sweeping over the form of the door god above Zhao Jingyan's head and instantly scanning his entire being.

Zhao Jingyan's door god image contained an extremely small white dot at the midsection.

Evidently, this was a variant of the "Tripartite Image Refinement Technique," a cultivation method Xiao Mu had passed on to Zhao Jingyan. Through this practice, Zhao had already managed to amass the first focal point for True Force in that midsection area.

"Not bad!" Xiao Mu nodded. "It seems Brother Zhao has successfully infused the Divine Image with True Force, creating a converging point within it."

Zhao Jingyan, who had been eagerly awaiting Xiao Mu's response, was immediately elated upon hearing his words, "Brother Mu, do you think my door god image will be more powerful than that of ordinary people?"

Having cultivated a Divine Image cultivation method, the authoritative power is undoubtedly stronger than those who haven't cultivated such methods," Xiao Mu's response thrusted Zhao Jingyan into a state of ecstasy, followed quickly by advisement. "But Brother Zhao shouldn't feel superior to other Yin Gods just because you have cultivated the Divine Image method. You're only at the beginning of your cultivation after all. Against a Yin God wielding a Divine Treasure, you're not yet a match in terms of power."

"Yes, Brother Mu, I will bear your advice in mind," Zhao Jingyan solemnly replied, respectfully responding.

"Brother Zhao, please have a seat!"

Xiao Mu gestured for Zhao Jingyan to sit down.

"Thank you, Brother Mu!"

Zhao Jingyan gave a salute and then took his seat.

Old Zhao actually attained a spirit domain, a mid-stage Yin God, and even secured a door god Spirit Tablet!

Zhu Ping's envious gaze never left Zhao Jingyan, and a storm of shock raged within him.

Xiao Mu noticed the shifts in the three individuals' expressions, took a sip of tea, and, in an indifferent tone, spoke again, "In my possession, there's another cultivation method called the 'Golden Pagoda Art.'"

"Unlike the Divine Image method I passed onto Brother Zhao, which enhances one's own authoritative power, the 'Golden Pagoda Art' is a specific application of that power. This cultivation method can significantly amplify the might of one's authority."

"Brother Mu, may I ask how one can acquire this 'Golden Pagoda Art'?" Zhao Jingyan's breathing became heavy, and he stood up from his seat impulsively to ask Xiao Mu.

What? "Golden Pagoda Art"? Significantly amplifying the might of one's authority?

Zhu Ping thought he was nearly immune to the incredulity of recent events, but his heart raced yet again at the mention of the "Golden Pagoda Art."

Among the three, only Li Gujian seemed composed, quietly listening as if everything Xiao Mu did seemed normal to him.

"I haven't decided how the 'Golden Pagoda Art' could be exchanged, but if Brother Zhao can provide me with information about Mutated Beings from beyond the heavens, why wouldn't I impart this secret technique to you?" Xiao Mu pondered and provided an answer regarding the disposition of the "Golden Pagoda Art."

"Thank you, Brother Mu!"

Zhao Jingyan's eyes shone brightly, and after sitting down, he fell silent as if already contemplating how to provide Xiao Mu with information about those Mutated Beings.

It's such a pity, I don't have a Divine Spirit Tablet; even if I acquired the "Golden Pagoda Art," I wouldn't be able to use it.

Zhu Ping lamented immensely; both the Divine Image method and the "Golden Pagoda Art" were obviously high-level True Realm techniques, which ordinary people would never dream of cultivating.

He did have ways to gather information about Mutated Beings from beyond, but what good would that do?

Without a Divine Spirit Tablet, even if he acquired both cultivation methods, they would be of little use in his hands.

Wait, why is Xiao Li so calm, not showing any urgency? Could it be that he has also attained a Spirit Tablet? No way. If even Xiao Li had one, how could I face anyone?

Zhu Ping suddenly became anxious, and striving to control his emotions, he questioned Li Gujian, "Xiao Li, you...do you also have a Spirit Tablet?"

Li Gujian turned his head and looked at Zhu Ping before replying solemnly, "Brother Zhu, I don't have one yet."

Thank goodness! If I don't have one, and Xiao Li doesn't either, if even Xiao Li, who is at the Early Stage of the Yin God Realm, had one, I truly wouldn't be able to cope!

Zhu Ping breathed a sigh of relief.

But at that moment, Li Gujian's tone shifted again as he continued, "But I believe it won't be long before I will possess a Spirit Tablet."

"Ah~, this..."

Zhu Ping almost ran out of breath, utterly at a loss for words.

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