Chapter 57: Mixed Origin True Essence Art

Pei Zhen sighed with a complicated expression upon hearing that, then said, “The Sect-Defining Technique of our True Essence Sect is called 『Mixed Origin True Essence Art』.”

“Mixed Origin True Essence Art?”

Xu Zhengyang felt the name was anything but ordinary the moment he heard it, and then asked, “So when will I be able to learn this technique?”

Pei Zhen gave Xu Zhengyang a strange look and said, “Haven’t you already learned two-thirds of it?”

“？”

Xu Zhengyang was momentarily stunned, then quickly reacted and said, “Could it be the Divine Mechanism Art and the Mysterious Mechanism Art?”

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen nodded and said, “True Essence, True Essence—three branches returning to the true essence.

Our True Essence Sect’s founding ancestor, True Lord Wanhua, once said before passing: only by cultivating all three techniques together can one comprehend the Sect-Defining Technique of our True Essence Sect, the 『Mixed Origin True Essence Art』!”

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhengyang couldn't help but furrow his brows and asked, “Then why didn’t Ancestor leave behind the cultivation method for the Mixed Origin True Essence Art directly?”

Pei Zhen fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, then began recounting the sect’s hidden secrets to Xu Zhengyang, “The 『Mixed Origin True Essence Art』 is not something that can be cultivated without extraordinary talent. Back then, Ancestor True Lord Wanhua founded the sect and personally taught nearly a hundred disciples, but none could decipher the profound meaning within. After decades of fruitless effort— The Ancestor had no choice but to split the supreme technique into three parts, transforming them into the foundational legacies of the three branches of our True Essence Sect. Only disciples who have cultivated all three arts to perfection would have the opportunity to glimpse the hidden truth of the 『Mixed Origin True Essence Art』! Heaven does not forsake the diligent… Before the Ancestor’s passing, the second Sect Leader of our sect, True Lord Qianji, cultivated all three arts and finally comprehended the true meaning of the Mixed Origin, successfully forming a Nascent Soul! From that time on— Cultivating all three arts became the only rightful tradition of our True Essence Sect.”

Xu Zhengyang pondered upon hearing this and then asked, “What happened afterward? Did anyone else comprehend the 『Mixed Origin True Essence Art』?”

Pei Zhen replied without hesitation, “There was also the sixth Sect Leader of our True Essence Sect, True Lord Xuanyan.”

At this point—

Pei Zhen patted Xu Zhengyang’s shoulder and encouraged, “Since True Lord Xuanyan, it has already been four hundred and eighty years since anyone in our True Essence Sect has delved into the true meaning of the 『Mixed Origin True Essence Art』. Back in the day, I too was full of ambition. Unfortunately, I overestimated my own perception, wasting a century in vain, only to end up in such a state. My time is near. So this burden… can only be placed upon your shoulders now.”

Xu Zhengyang responded to Pei Zhen without hesitation, “If our ancestors could achieve it, then this disciple may not necessarily fail! I shall give my all to restore the glory of the True Essence Sect!”

“Good disciple.”

Pei Zhen smiled and nodded, then instructed Xu Zhengyang, “I still have matters to attend to. Before Senior Brother Sect Leader takes action— You must not leave the Divine Mechanism Palace, lest something unforeseen happens, understood?”

Xu Zhengyang was not the kind of person to be unclear on priorities. Upon hearing this, he solemnly promised Pei Zhen, “This disciple shall obey Master’s command!”

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen nodded upon hearing this and said, “I still have matters to attend to. Go ahead and have a look around. You did well this time. So whatever you find in the Divine Mechanism Palace that you desire— Just go find Elder Liu Baoshan on the second level and have him give it to you. Just report it to me afterward.”

“Yes, Master.”

Xu Zhengyang responded with great excitement, and thus did not linger any longer. He immediately turned and headed to the second level in search of Liu Baoshan.

……

Second level of the Divine Mechanism Palace.

After Xu Zhengyang explained his purpose, Liu Baoshan looked at him with an envious face and said, “Third Young Master really is the Head’s treasured disciple!”

At this point—

Liu Baoshan put away his smoking pipe and said to Xu Zhengyang, “But this is also something Third Young Master has rightfully earned. Third Young Master, please follow me. This old man shall take you for a stroll.”

“Many thanks, Elder Liu!”

Xu Zhengyang responded and immediately followed behind Liu Baoshan.

……

While Liu Baoshan was introducing several of the Divine Mechanism Palace’s second-floor Myriad Treasures Pavilion’s treasure-suppressing artifacts to Xu Zhengyang—

Suddenly—

Gao Ge, dressed in a red dress, walked straight over to Xu Zhengyang and directly said, “Third Young Master, I have something I wish to inquire about.”

Liu Baoshan glanced at Gao Ge, then at Xu Zhengyang, his face showing a look of sudden realization. He quickly took out a Messaging Talisman from his chest and said, “This old man has suddenly fallen ill. I need to return to my room to meditate and adjust my breathing for the time of an incense stick. Third Young Master, take a look around first. If you encounter anything you want, just use this talisman to send me a message.”

Seeing that Liu Baoshan misunderstood, Xu Zhengyang felt extremely awkward.

But before he could speak, Gao Ge said, “Health is paramount. Elder Liu, you should go and rest quickly.”

Seeing this, Liu Baoshan wore a knowing expression. Without lingering, he promptly said, “This old man takes his leave.”

……

A moment later—

After Liu Baoshan had gone far, Gao Ge raised her head proudly and said to Xu Zhengyang, “Within the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, eighty percent of the magical treasures are the handiwork of myself.

If Third Young Master is interested—

Why not have a cup of Spirit Tea at my place? I shall explain the mysteries to you in detail. How about it?”

Xu Zhengyang wasn’t sure what medicine Gao Ge was selling in her gourd.

But since this Divine Mechanism Palace was Pei Zhen’s domain, he had nothing to fear, so he readily agreed, “Then I’ll trouble Elder Gao.”

Hearing this, Gao Ge gave a charming smile and said, “Third Young Master, please follow me.”

……

A moment later, Divine Mechanism Palace Workshop.

Gao Ge poured Xu Zhengyang a cup of Spirit Tea and said, “This tea is called Snow Mountain Spirit Bud. Drinking it can calm the mind and strengthen the Sea of Consciousness.”

“Many thanks, Elder Gao.”

Xu Zhengyang sipped the tea lightly, then said, “I wonder, Elder Gao, besides introducing the magical treasures of the Divine Mechanism Palace— What other instructions do you have?”

Gao Ge didn’t beat around the bush and said, “I personally witnessed the Third Young Master’s heroic bearing in Sunset Cloud Blessed Land. Precisely because of that…”

At this point—

Gao Ge hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to speak frankly, “May I ask what spiritual object the ‘White Lotus Karma Flame,’ which neither water can extinguish nor earth can smother, truly is?”

“This…”

Xu Zhengyang hesitated upon hearing this. He had no intention of revealing his trump card to Gao Ge.

Seeing Xu Zhengyang’s expression, Gao Ge hesitated for a moment, then resolutely said, “If Third Young Master is willing to share the secret of the White Lotus Karma Flame with me— I am willing to exchange it for my family’s inherited fire-control secret art, the Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art!”

【Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art?】

Xu Zhengyang felt a jolt in his heart upon hearing Gao Ge’s words.

Gao Ge’s ability to establish herself in the Divine Mechanism Palace and live comfortably all stemmed from this very Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art.

And now she was actually willing to trade this secret technique for information about the so-called White Lotus Karma Flame…

Truth be told, Xu Zhengyang was tempted.

However—

Others might not know what the White Lotus Karma Flame truly was, but he was all too clear—it wasn’t a spiritual object at all.

Given Xu Zhengyang’s current lack of strength—

He did not wish to incur the resentment of a Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator out of greed for a secret technique, especially since that cultivator was a guest elder invited by his Master.

After a moment of thought—

Xu Zhengyang finally decided to speak frankly and said, “Elder Gao, although this White Lotus Karma Flame contains some mysteries— It is merely a mortal fire, not a spiritual object. If Elder Gao is interested in this flame, as long as you promise not to divulge its secret to others, I shall gift you a wisp.”

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