MTLNOVEL Chapter 136
Chapter 136
Wang Chongyang and the other disciples left the Library Pavilion, leaving Ning Changge alone. They had heard that Ning Changge spent most of his time in Wudang’s Pavilion, studying the Dao.
Now, seeing so many Daoist texts, they knew he would be delighted, so they wisely gave him space.
Ning Changge was indeed pleased. After ten years of reading Daoist texts, he had developed a genuine love for them. He didn’t use his spiritual sense but instead slowly scanned the texts with his eyes, enjoying the scent of the freshly dried ink.
It was clear that all of this had been prepared before his arrival. In other words, even if he hadn’t brought the Jiazi Pill and Golden Wind Jade Dew Pill, Wang Chongyang had planned to give him the Daoist texts.
This was partly to honor their past friendship, but perhaps also because Wang Chongyang had thought he didn’t have much time left and wanted to find a backer for the Quanzhen Sect.
Ning Changge’s gaze lingered on each text. Occasionally, he would open one, his eyes lighting up with joy.
Finally, he stopped in front of a stack of martial arts manuals, his expression softening. Wang Chongyang hadn’t just given him the Quanzhen Daoist texts—he had also given him all of Quanzhen’s martial arts.
The Nine Yin Manual, Innate Skill, Quanzhen Heart Method, Quanzhen Sword Technique, Golden Goose Skill… all of Quanzhen’s martial arts were laid out before Ning Changge.
To the martial world, this was like handing over their entire heritage. If Ning Changge had ill intentions, he could easily establish his own branch of Quanzhen.
But to Ning Changge, the Daoist texts were far more valuable. Still, this gesture carried great weight.
He focused on the first two manuals, or rather, the first one: the Nine Yin Manual.
“It’s said that the Nine Yin Manual was created by Huang Shang while compiling Daoist texts. It contains profound principles.”
Curious, Ning Changge opened the manual.
The Nine Yin Manual was divided into two parts. The first part focused on internal cultivation, including techniques like the Big Dipper Method and the Bone Refining Chapter. The second part contained martial arts, such as the White Python Whip and the Nine Yin White Bone Claw.
However, Ning Changge wasn’t particularly interested in the martial arts. Instead, he focused on the relatively short general principles.
“The Dao of Heaven reduces the surplus to replenish the deficient. Therefore, the empty triumphs over the full, and the weak triumphs over the strong…”
“The essence of the five viscera and six bowels ascends to the eyes, becoming the essence of sight. The essence of the bones forms the pupils, and the essence of the tendons forms the black of the eyes…”
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Ning Changge’s eyes gleamed as he carefully studied each word. He felt that the essence of the Nine Yin Manual lay in these principles. Just reading these few hundred words made him feel as though he were sitting with a Daoist master, discussing the Dao. He gained many insights.
“For me, only the general principles of the Nine Yin Manual are useful. They are the distilled wisdom of Huang Shang’s understanding of Daoist texts. Studying them should provide me with spiritual guidance.”
He couldn’t help but praise, “Huang Shang was truly a genius in the Dao. If he had pursued the Immortal Dao, he would have brought me even more inspiration.”
Huang Shang had been a civil official of the Song Dynasty two hundred years ago. If he hadn’t died, he would likely be a Land Immortal by now. Just from reading the Nine Yin Manual, Ning Changge could tell that Huang Shang had been a powerful figure among the Land Immortals.
“If he’s still alive, I’ll surely meet him one day.”
Ning Changge smiled and closed the Nine Yin Manual.
Next, he opened the Innate Skill and Quanzhen Heart Method.
Wang Chongyang had shared everything with him without reservation, and Ning Changge intended to repay that kindness. He sought only peace of mind.
As he read, Ning Changge quickly understood the two martial arts.
“Master Chongyang is indeed a founding master of a sect. His talent is extraordinary. Both of these techniques are excellent. The Innate Skill cultivates innate energy, which requires a Great Grandmaster level to practice. It eventually transforms into innate energy, leading to the Land Immortal realm.”
“The Quanzhen Heart Method is balanced and peaceful. It’s easy to learn but difficult to master. However, once mastered, it’s quite powerful and serves as a foundation for the Innate Skill.”
“Unfortunately, the only flaw is that Master Chongyang’s disciples lack the talent to reach the Great Grandmaster level, which is necessary to continue practicing the Innate Skill.”
Ning Changge smiled. This was similar to the situation Wudang had faced in the past.
Originally, he had planned to give them three Jiazi Pills to help with their immediate needs. But now that he had received the Quanzhen Daoist texts, he decided to put in a little more effort to address the root of the problem.
He glanced at the Nine Yin Manual and had an idea.
Closing his eyes, streams of spiritual light began to flicker, and the three martial arts seemed to merge.
The Library Pavilion was silent, with a faint fragrance in the air. Ning Changge entered a state of enlightenment.
After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, he slowly opened his eyes, a look of joy on his face.
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[System Notification]
– You have used the Quanzhen Heart Method as a foundation, combined it with the Bone Refining Chapter from the Nine Yin Manual, and altered the flow of the technique. You have created the Quanzhen Heart Method (Improved Version)!
– You have used the Innate Skill as a foundation, combined it with the Big Dipper Method from the Nine Yin Manual, and incorporated the mysteries of the Big Dipper. You have created the Innate Skill (Improved Version)!
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