Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

"A few years ago, when Zheng Fa hadn't entered the sect, how could I have known I had a chance of reaching Divinity Transformation?"

"Let alone having this 'Great Freedom True Skill' as a reference."

"Now all these worries are things I couldn't even dream of before!"

Old Man Bai touched the two jade tubes in front of him, eyes full of laughter: "Now we've roughly studied these two cultivation techniques, and wanting to understand how to reach Divinity Transformation in a rush is nothing but dreaming, isn't it?"

"Maybe after we ponder on it for some time, we'll have some insights later on?"

His words made everyone set aside their impatience — after all, they were anxious because Elder Yuan didn't have much time left.

After discussing for a while, they decided to go back and delve into these two cultivation techniques, and come back for further discussion after some days.

As everyone dispersed, Zheng Fa habitually walked back with Zhang, but Elder Yuan followed them.

"Master?"

Elder Yuan fumbled in his sleeve and took out a notebook.

"What is this?"

"These are my insights on Divinity Transformation over the years."

Zheng Fa flipped through the notebook, listening to Elder Yuan say: "If I try to break through to Divinity Transformation in the future, I'll also record some of my thoughts and contemplation."

Zheng Fa stopped in his tracks, looking at Elder Yuan.

But Elder Yuan wasn't looking at him, only staring into the distance.

"If I succeed one day, this will be the Jiushan Sect's very first Divinity Transformation Method."

"If I don't succeed..."

The old man's voice lowered.

"This notebook can also keep you from making mistakes in the future, a cautionary tale."

Zheng Fa's hand holding the notebook slowly tightened, words stuck in his throat.

Elder Yuan seemed to know his thoughts and waved him off: "Nowadays Jiushan Sect is a thousand times stronger than before, and you are a thousand times stronger than me."

"As your Master, I can't protect you nor teach you anything..."

"But I can pave the way for you."

Zheng Fa's words got caught in his throat.

"In this life, to explore Divinity Transformation... is enough!"

After Old Man Bai finished speaking, he wandered off leisurely, his steps light, his white-haired head looking around, as if memorizing the familiar yet strange Jiushan Sect.

Watching him gradually disappear, Zheng Fa stood where he was, and Zhang walked up to him, not saying a word.

Zheng Fa remained silent for a long time, seemingly uncertain of what to say, finally coming to his senses, and said to Zhang:

"Senior Sister, I have an idea I'd like to discuss with you."

"Hmm?"

Zhang was pulled to his study by Zheng Fa, where many books were laid out on the desk.

Mostly they were modern books transcribed by Zheng Fa from the Creation Jade Disc.

Mainly in the field of chemistry, but also some physics and biology books.

A mountain of books, half of them spread open, clearly read by Zheng Fa continuously.

Upon closer inspection, there were also many notes and annotations on them.

Zheng Fa rummaged behind the pile of books for a while and pulled out a very thick stack of drafts.

Zhang's gaze inevitably carried a hint of curiosity.

"These are my inspirations from the 'Nine Mountains Golden Core Technique'."

Zheng Fa explained while holding the drafts.

Zhang nodded, not speaking, apparently waiting for him to continue.

"Actually, the Spiritual Material Particles in our Lifebound Magical Treasure also make up our Nascent Soul."

"So I was thinking, why can't the Spiritual Material Particles in the Nascent Soul also become products of the 'Nine Mountains Golden Core Technique'?"

Zhang was taken aback, then nodded in agreement, as it was a very natural thought.

The question was why do so.

Zheng Fa unexpectedly shifted the topic to the matter of the Five Sects Alliance: "Fairy Xie said that the Xuanwei Five Sects might have some suspicions about me, suspecting that I'm connected to the Tianhe Ancestor."

Zhang's face suddenly turned cold.

"What they can do is either question openly or investigate secretly."

"Regarding the open questioning, because of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor's death, they'll probably have some misgivings."

"But secret investigations are inevitable."

Zhang quietly listened, then asked: "Do you have a way to counter this?"

Apparently, even though Zheng Fa hadn't said it, she had already guessed something.

"Fairy Xie said I should learn some methods to change my aura or conceal my identity, just in case," Zheng Fa chuckled, "but I still worry about the profound foundation of the Xuanwei Five Sects."

"Among all the cultivation methods in the world, those we can find, how could they not also locate?"

"If someone sees through, wouldn't that be exposing myself voluntarily?"

Zhang's eyes shifted to the stack of drafts.

"So I recalled the idea of using particles from the 'Nine Mountains Golden Core Technique' to compose a Nascent Soul."

Zheng Fa pointed to the many books on the table, saying: "The Five Elements Child Talisman corresponds to almost all forms of matter."

"The Lifebound Magical Treasure formed from the Five Elements Child Talisman is ever-changing."

"So I was wondering if a Nascent Soul composed of such particles would also have the ability to transform?"

Zhang's eyes brightened as she listened, nodding repeatedly, saying: "Concealing aura, changing cultivation, these are transformations by nature..."

"This cultivation technique, born from 'Nine Mountains Golden Core Technique', could progress even further than the Tianhe Ancestor..."

"If so, this method of yours might be the world's unique method of transformation! No longer worrying about others discovering your background!"

Zheng Fa smiled; although Zhang was excited, she was thinking too shallowly — the Five Sects Alliance was indeed the most troublesome issue now, but this cultivation technique harbored his immense ambition.

The Five Elements Child Talisman nearly exhausts the material forms from the atomic level upwards.

To Zheng Fa, this transformation method should be, like Tianhe Sword Dao, the ancestor of all the world's methods of transformation!

He handed the drafts to Zhang, saying: "This is my still unfinished cultivation method, please take a look, Senior Sister."

He hadn't forgotten; Zhang was the Primordial Spirit Dao Body, an excellent cultivation lab.

Zhang took the drafts and first looked at the cover title, frowning slightly, softly reading: "'Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation', why this name?"

"This cultivation technique essentially starts from the heavenly and earthly energy, so I gave it this name..."

Zhang suspiciously glanced at Zheng Fa, feeling that his expression was a bit cunning, as if deceiving her.