Chapter 206: Bringing a Cautious Saint's Shock to Group Members
Taking advantage of the group's silence, Li Changshou began to study the chat group's features. He first looked at the various cultivation techniques and divine abilities, which were numerous enough to almost blind him. He reflected on his own cultivation foundation, which he considered extremely solid. He was on the verge of a breakthrough, about to step into the realm of an Immortal.
The process of cultivation—from Qi Refining to Soul Transformation, Reversion to Void, and Return to Dao—was about imitating nature and summarizing the Dao. The Immortal Ascension Heavenly Tribulation was a test of a cultivator's Dao by the Heavenly Dao to see if they were worthy of becoming an Immortal. Although Li Changshou feared the tribulation, it was unavoidable. He had to do his best to increase his chances of success.
He had a complex psychology about the tribulation. He hoped it would be gentle to make his breakthrough easier, but he also hoped it would be wild and unrestrained for greater gains. He had already made extensive preparations, including the Mage's Birdcage and various anti-deduction items. These items, he learned from the novel's script, could even guard against the Heavenly Dao.
In the original plot, the Heavenly Dao had misjudged his strength because of these items, causing the lightning tribulation to be weaker than it should have been. This resulted in an incomplete transformation, where only his upper body became an Immortal. He had to desperately suppress his realm and endure a hundred years of cultivation. His Dao body was as hard as a magic treasure, and his Primordial Spirit was flawless. The tribulation was ultimately forced to strike twice, as the initial eight lightning tribulations were insufficient.
The current Li Changshou would not make the same mistake. He believed that no amount of preparation was excessive when facing the Heavenly Tribulation. The cultivation techniques in the chat group were not bad. He noted the "Kunpeng Art" for escape and the "Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength" for body tempering. He also saw other unfamiliar techniques like "Great Five Elements Technique" and "Original True Understanding."
He felt like a hamster that had fallen into a rice jar, wanting to learn every technique for escaping, healing, and defense. However, he only made a preliminary selection. He was wary of potential issues with the techniques and felt embarrassed to take them for free, as he had not yet contributed anything to the group. He guessed that the members had contributed their own techniques to enjoy the group's benefits.
After studying the cultivation techniques, he moved on to the group's functions. The "power contract" function, which was like inviting a god to possess one's body, caught his attention. He knew that figures like Xiao Yan, Lin Dong, and Luo Feng would become extremely powerful in the future. He also knew that he would eventually have to face the Dao Ancestor. The power contract could be a crucial trump card.
The "teleportation" function also interested him. If he couldn't win, he could run, cultivate to an invincible realm in another world, and then return. However, he dismissed the idea, thinking other worlds might be more dangerous. He decided to be cautious with the teleportation function until he could be sure of the group members' characters.
By the time he had finished examining the chat group's functions, the other members had recovered from the Hundred Beauties Old Age Painting. Shi Jian spoke first.
[Shi Jian: Since you've joined the chat group, we're now on the same side. As I said before, mutual help and progressing together is the main principle of the chat group!]
[Shi Jian: You can learn all the Cultivation Techniques in this chat group, but you also need to contribute. There are many amazing Cultivation Techniques in the Primordial World, such as the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, the 36 Heavenly Transformations, and the 72 Earthly Fiend Transformations. You must upload these to the chat group if you get them!]
[Shi Jian: It doesn't necessarily have to be of equal value, but at least you should have a clear conscience...]
[Shi Jian: In addition, the chat group also has a power contract function, an unlimited storage space function, and the recently launched offline function...]
Li Changshou responded, [Li Changshou: Understood!]
[Shi Jian: I've read your novel and understand your character. Let me recommend some Cultivation Techniques to you: Great Five Elements Technique and Kunpeng Art!]
[Shi Jian: Kunpeng Art represents extreme speed. You should know how amazing Kunpeng's speed is... Then there's this Great Five Elements Technique!]
[Shi Jian: The Great Five Elements Technique includes the Azure Emperor Wood Emperor Art, which can strengthen the life origin and heal injuries. The Black Emperor Water Emperor Fist can make your foundation more profound. The White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash is a strong killing technique. The most important thing is that after cultivating the Great Five Elements Technique to perfection, you can awaken the Five Emperors Canopy. The Five Emperors Canopy is an extremely terrifying defensive Divine Ability. You will absolutely love this thing!]
Shi Jian uploaded a video of people in the group using the Five Emperors Canopy. Li Changshou's eyes lit up. He had already taken a liking to the extreme speed of the Kunpeng Art, and the Great Five Elements Technique sounded equally impressive. He wanted them all, especially the Azure Emperor Wood Emperor Art for its healing and life-strengthening properties, and the Five Emperors Canopy for its formidable defense.
[Li Changshou: To be honest, I really want these few things. I'll shamelessly learn them first. The things I have on hand now probably can't compare to the value of these things, but I will gradually supplement them in the future!]
He began uploading his own contributions.
[Li Changshou uploaded the Human Path Cultivation Technique]
[Li Changshou uploaded the Cultivation Technique...]
Li Changshou uploaded all the fragmented cultivation techniques he had accumulated over the years. These techniques laid a foundation for Immortal Dao cultivation in the group.
[Li Changshou: These scattered ones are the Cultivation Techniques I've acquired over the years. Although I'm best at escape techniques and the art of cutting paper into human figures... what I truly rely on is the "Classic of Steadiness."]
[Li Changshou: If any of you are interested, you can take a look.]
He then uploaded his most personal and ultimate skills.
[Li Changshou uploaded the Complete Guide to Escape Techniques]
[Li Changshou uploaded the Art of Cutting Paper into Human Figures]
[Li Changshou uploaded the Classic of Steadiness]
The members' interest in the other items was not high, but they were very interested in the "Classic of Steadiness." They immediately opened it. A summary of several hundred characters appeared before their eyes.
Classic of Steadiness
Primordial World · Anonymous
Born to come and go, with a mind focused on the important things. Immortals are already a solid foundation; it is hard to contend for the top spot. When encountering injustice, reflect on your own strength. When facing difficulties, you must introspect.
If you have many friends, trouble is unavoidable. If you have few friends, you avoid misfortune. Do not make enemies, for it brings danger. Strike first, or you will turn to ashes.
Do not be overconfident, nor overly fearful. With a steady approach to everything, peace can be attained. Cultivate on divergent paths, for retreat can be a form of progress. When an opportunity arises, plan and then decide.
In the past, a good person was ultimately schemed against. There were powerful demons, full of schemes, who were knocked unconscious and thrown into an iron pot. The old chaotic race, thinking they were weak, tried to defy Heaven, but to no avail.
The ancient race before, feeling discontent, forcibly contended for luck and ultimately faded away. Later, two heroes divided the heavens and earth, were provoked, and both fell.
New people rise, praising rituals and music, gaining sages and many wise scholars. For our generation, the goal is to avoid bad luck. The Immortal path is complete when you attain the Dao Fruit. Be steady in your affairs, reject karma, and avoid being seized by the strong, and you can find happiness.
To avoid natural disasters, you need change. To avoid man-made disasters, leave no trace. Hearing the Dao in the morning and understanding the Immortal path, the Classic of Steadiness will always be by your side.