Chapter 35: Zhang Sanfeng Arrives

“You…”

Yu Daiyan opened his mouth in astonishment.

“Your Internal Energy became completely full and overflowed on its own?

I never imagined you would reach such a state!

That is the safest and most stable method of breaking through.

But throughout the entire Wudang Sect, who is capable of cultivating their Internal Energy until the dantian is completely full?

It seems your talent isn’t your only blessing.

Your fortune is equally extraordinary.

Without even realizing it, you’ve walked the safest possible path.”

Yu Daiyan sighed with emotion.

After learning how Lin Yang had achieved his breakthrough, the worry in his heart finally disappeared.

“Since you’ve already broken through to the Postnatal Realm, it’s indeed time to begin cultivating the next stage.

Wudang possesses quite a few top-tier Internal Energy Manuals suitable after reaching the Postnatal Realm.

Among them is the Pure Yang Wuji Art, created by your Grandmaster.

There’s also the Pure Origin Art, inherited from the Daoist tradition.

Another is the Vajra Primordial Unity Art, a supreme external cultivation technique your Grandmaster obtained by chance while traveling the martial world.

There’s the Ice Spirit Heart Scripture, which cultivates the power of frost.

And finally, the Everlasting Spring Pure Origin Art, which greatly extends one’s lifespan after cultivation.

These are all primary cultivation methods currently practiced by many Daoists within Wudang.

There are also a number of more unconventional techniques.

They’re far more ruthless in nature and aren’t part of Wudang’s standard inheritance.

Among all of these, you may choose only one as your primary cultivation method.

Tomorrow, accompany me to see your Eldest Martial Uncle.

You can carefully make your selection there.”

“Yes, Master.

This disciple understands.

Thank you.”

Lin Yang immediately agreed.

Although he had already decided upon the Pure Yang Wuji Art created by Zhang Sanfeng, hearing that Wudang possessed so many supreme cultivation methods still sparked his curiosity.

Perhaps tomorrow he would discover something unexpected.

The following day, Qingyuan and Qingliang carried Yu Daiyan while Lin Yang followed behind.

Just as the group was about to leave the courtyard for the Hall of True Martial, a figure suddenly appeared.

An elderly Daoist wearing a simple robe, with snow-white hair, quietly materialized within the courtyard.

“Master!

What brings you here?”

Yu Daiyan was so startled that he nearly sat upright from his reclining chair.

He hurriedly instructed Qingyuan and Qingliang to set him down.

Smiling gently, Zhang Sanfeng raised a hand to stop Yu Daiyan from struggling to stand.

“Third Brother, no need to get so excited.

I’ve been rather busy lately and haven’t had the chance to come see you.”

“Master, how could I trouble you to come personally?

It’s this unfilial disciple who has failed you.

Ever since my body became like this, I haven’t even been able to visit you on the rear mountain.”

His voice trembled with emotion.

Zhang Sanfeng sighed softly and patted him on the shoulder.

“Enough now.

Don’t put on such a sentimental display.

Your disciples are all watching.

You’ll embarrass yourself.”

Yu Daiyan immediately regained his composure.

Looking around and noticing everyone staring at him, his old face flushed red.

“Master… what brings you here this time?”

Only then did he remember to ask Zhang Sanfeng’s purpose.

“Third Brother, don’t be too touched.

I’m actually not here to see you.”

Zhang Sanfeng chuckled before turning his gaze toward Lin Yang.

“I heard that the most outstanding disciple of the third generation has already broken through to the Postnatal Realm.

So I came to have a look… and personally help him choose an appropriate cultivation method.”

“Master, there’s no need for you to trouble yourself over something like this.

This disciple could simply bring him to Eldest Brother.”

Yu Daiyan had never expected Zhang Sanfeng to value Lin Yang so highly.

He had only informed Song Yuanqiao yesterday.

Yet today, Zhang Sanfeng had personally come to his courtyard.

“It’s only natural.

This old Daoist doesn’t have much to do these days anyway.”

Zhang Sanfeng waved dismissively before smiling warmly at Lin Yang.

“Little fellow, come with this old Daoist.”

After saying that, he grabbed Lin Yang by the arm.

With a blur of movement, the two disappeared from Yu Daiyan’s courtyard.

Only Yu Daiyan remained behind, filled with emotion, while Qingyuan and Qingliang watched with unconcealed envy.

The two senior brothers exchanged glances before quietly asking,

“Master…

When we break through to the Postnatal Realm, will Grandmaster also come personally to choose a cultivation method for us?”

Yu Daiyan shot them a sidelong glance.

“What are the two of you dreaming about?

By the time you finally break through, you’ll be lucky if your master has time to help you choose an Internal Energy Manual himself.

You expect Grandmaster to come personally?

Do you think you’re Qingyang?”

“Oh…”

The two brothers lowered their heads in disappointment.

Meanwhile, Zhang Sanfeng had already brought Lin Yang to the vicinity of the Hall of True Martial.

After releasing his arm, he smiled.

“Fellow Daoist, it has been quite some time.

I didn’t expect you to break through to the Postnatal Realm so quickly.”

“It was simply a fortunate coincidence.”

Lin Yang cupped his fists.

“Grandmaster, there was really no need for you to come personally just to help me choose a cultivation method.”

Zhang Sanfeng shook his head.

“That won’t do.

I may not concern myself with others, but I must personally oversee your choice of cultivation method.

A primary cultivation technique determines one’s future path.

Once you’ve chosen the wrong one, changing it later is far from easy.

Come with me.”

With that, Zhang Sanfeng led the way toward the Hall of True Martial.

Instead of entering through the main entrance, he walked around to a secluded corner and opened a concealed door hidden within the wall.

Lin Yang followed him inside.

After passing through a short corridor, they arrived at a small chamber.

The room wasn’t large, but it was brightly lit.

Several low tables were arranged neatly across the floor, each holding a number of small wooden boxes.

The room’s layout was somewhat similar to the sixth floor of the library.

However, this place was noticeably more spacious.

“This…”

Zhang Sanfeng explained,

“…is the true secret repository of Wudang.

Our most important martial manuals are all kept here.”

“What about the library?”

Lin Yang asked curiously.

He remembered Zhang Songxi telling him that the sixth floor of the library also housed many supreme martial arts manuals.

Zhang Sanfeng chuckled.

“That place is merely a decoy.

There are indeed many manuals there, but every one of them is incomplete.”

“I see.”

Lin Yang nodded in understanding.

It was much like Shaolin’s famous Sutra Library.

Its reputation was simply too great.

Naturally, the truly priceless treasures wouldn’t actually be stored there.

“It’s nothing more than an ordinary defensive measure.

Enough to fool petty thieves.

But it wouldn’t deceive genuine experts.”

Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand casually.

“Of course, true experts wouldn’t be interested in these things anyway.”

After saying that, he beckoned Lin Yang over.

He opened one of the wooden boxes.

Inside were several books.

On the cover of the first volume were five bold characters:

Pure Yang Wuji Art.

“Take a look, Fellow Daoist.

This is the Pure Yang Wuji Art I mentioned before.

It is a cultivation method personally created by this old Daoist.

If you don’t mind, have a look first.”

As he spoke, Zhang Sanfeng handed the entire box to Lin Yang.

Lin Yang nodded solemnly.

Taking the box with both hands, he stepped back, sat behind one of the tables, and quietly began reading the cultivation manual.

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