Chapter 37: The Origins of the Pure Element Technique

“Fellow Daoist, you might actually want to take a look at this manual,” Zhang Sanfeng said.

“This Longevity Pure Element Technique cultivates the art of turtle-breathing, refining the spiritual energy of plants and flora.

I noticed you have read quite a few medical and alchemy books before; this technique is something you could certainly draw inspiration from.

The main advantage of this technique is that it extends one’s lifespan and provides boundless vitality.

In terms of longevity, it is even more potent than my Pure Yang Limitless Technique.

However, while its advantage is prominent, its drawback is equally fatal.

The Longevity Pure Element Technique was originally prepared for physicians or alchemists.

Aside from bestowing a longer life than normal people, it lacks any real means to defeat an enemy.”

Lin Yang looked at the Longevity Pure Element Technique inside the box and gently shook his head: “Grandmaster, although I have read many medical and alchemy texts, I do not wish to be a mere physician or alchemist.

Therefore, I think I will pass on this technique for now.”

At this point, Lin Yang paused for a moment, then raised his head to look at Zhang Sanfeng: “Grandmaster, I see that although these top-tier internal mental cultivation methods in Mount Wudang are good, they all have their own flaws.

All things considered, your Pure Yang Limitless Technique seems to suit me best.

How about I just cultivate the Pure Yang Limitless Technique directly?”

“Hahaha!” Zhang Sanfeng burst out laughing and closed the box containing the Longevity Pure Element Technique.

“Fellow Daoist, do not be in such a rush.

Isn’t there still one last manual I haven’t shown you yet? Come with me.”

As he spoke, Zhang Sanfeng walked over to the left side opposite him and opened that box.

Lin Yang followed him forward and looked inside the box, only to see a thin booklet lying there.

Unlike the previous booklets that recorded techniques like the Pure Yang Limitless Technique and the Longevity Pure Element Technique.

This booklet had three words written on it: Pure Element Technique.

Zhang Sanfeng gently picked up the booklet with careful movements, his attitude far more cautious than when he handled the Pure Yang Limitless Technique earlier.

He softly blew away the thin layer of dust on top of this Pure Element Technique, then, filled with emotion, gently flipped it open.

After turning a few pages, Zhang Sanfeng closed the Pure Element Technique with light, deliberate movements.

“Fellow Daoist, do you know the origins of this Pure Element Technique in my hand?” Zhang Sanfeng asked.

Looking at Zhang Sanfeng’s actions, Lin Yang’s eyes grew much more solemn as he stared at the booklet in his hand, and he subsequently shook his head.

Zhang Sanfeng let out a soft breath and said with emotion: “In my entire life, the two most important people to me were two individuals.

One was my master, Master Jueyuan.

Without his shelter and guidance, I might have died when I was very young.”

Lin Yang nodded gently, thinking secretly to himself: “I know.

The second one must be Guo Xiang, the founder of Emei, right? Your first love.”

Of course, Lin Yang only dared to voice this thought in his heart, fearing that saying it out loud would get him beaten to death by Zhang Sanfeng directly.

“The second person most important to me was my second master, who was the previous sect leader of the Hidden Immortal Sect, Daoist Fire Dragon.”

“Ah?” Lin Yang looked at Zhang Sanfeng in surprise, having no idea where this so-called Daoist Fire Dragon came from.

There was no mention of this in the original novel at all.

Besides, if the second person was Daoist Fire Dragon, where did Guo Xiang go?

Could it be that his first love was no longer considered an important person in Zhang Sanfeng’s heart?

Looking at Lin Yang’s surprised expression, Zhang Sanfeng was unaware of his inner thoughts, merely smiling gently and saying: “Fellow Daoist, you didn’t think Master Jueyuan was my only master, did you?

If that were truly the case, with just the superficial martial arts I learned from Shaolin Temple in my youth, alongside my half-baked Nine Yang Divine Skill, do you think I could have really survived until now and become the so-called number one person in the martial arts world?

I left Shaolin Temple in my teens and wandered the world for over a decade, accomplishing nothing during that time.

At the age of thirty, while traveling through Mount Zhongnan, I chanced upon my revered master, Daoist Fire Dragon, was officially taken in by him, and received the heritage of the Hidden Immortal Sect.

Only then did the Zhang Sanfeng of today come to be.

Although I have now founded the Wudang Sect and become its founding patriarch, I actually hold another identity: the current sect leader of the Hidden Immortal Sect.”

Lin Yang was left dumbfounded.

It was his first time learning that Zhang Sanfeng hid such a secret heritage within him.

Zhang Sanfeng smiled, looked at the Pure Element Technique in his hands, and continued: “And this Hidden Immortal Sect was actually handed down by Ancestor Chen Tuan during the former Song Dynasty.

Passing down to my generation, I am considered the fifth generation.

And this copy of the Pure Element Technique in my hands was precisely the internal mental cultivation method handed down to me by Daoist Fire Dragon back then.”

At this point, Zhang Sanfeng looked at Lin Yang and said with a smile: “Fellow Daoist, now that you know, do you want to take a look at this technique?”

Lin Yang opened his mouth, but no words came out.

He never expected this Pure Element Technique to possess such a background.

According to Zhang Sanfeng’s explanation, wouldn’t this Pure Element Technique be even more formidable than the Pure Yang Limitless Technique?

After all, this Pure Element Technique was passed down from Zhang Sanfeng’s master, Daoist Fire Dragon.

And going a few generations further up from Daoist Fire Dragon, it was passed down from Ancestor Chen Tuan himself.

Although Lin Yang did not know much about Ancestor Chen Tuan, he knew that this figure was a very famous immortal-like character in both fiction and real history.

“Grandmaster!” Lin Yang formed the Ziwu mudra with his hands and bowed deeply.

“What virtue or talent does Qingyang possess to deserve viewing such divine skill and secret manual?

Furthermore, since you mentioned this technique comes from the Hidden Immortal Sect, you ought to pass it down to the next generation of Hidden Immortal Sect disciples.

I do not have the right qualification.”

Zhang Sanfeng smiled without saying a word, gently handing the Pure Element Technique in his hand over to Lin Yang: “Although this technique originates from the Hidden Immortal Sect, it is not its core heritage, so letting you view it is of no consequence.

Furthermore, the reason I explained the origin of this technique so solemnly is that I feel, compared to my Pure Yang Limitless Technique, this Pure Element Technique is actually far more suitable for you.”

Lin Yang gently took the Pure Element Technique, feeling a sense of weight in his hands.

He did not rush to flip open the secret manual to view its contents, but instead fixed his gaze on Zhang Sanfeng.

Zhang Sanfeng paused slightly before continuing: “My Pure Yang Limitless Technique, although it converts basic internal energy into Pure Yang Qi and is quite extraordinary in terms of power and health preservation.

However, this technique ultimately bears too much of my own imprint.

If you cultivate the Pure Yang Limitless Technique, in a few decades, you might just become another Zhang Sanfeng, or perhaps even fall short of who I am today.

By contrast, the Pure Element Technique in your hands carries no such concerns.

The Pure Element Technique does not have so many varied effects; its sole purpose is to temper basic internal energy, giving it greater tenacity, without bestowing any other specific properties.

Basic internal energy is transformed from essence and blood, while the internal energy of this Pure Element Technique is transformed from basic internal energy.

Although these layers of transformation are complex, they remain completely unbiased.

Therefore, the internal energy cultivated through the Pure Element Technique is closest to the nature of essence and blood.

In other words, the internal energy cultivated from the Pure Element Technique is the method that stays closest to the origin of the human body.

The malleability and potential it possesses far exceed my Pure Yang Limitless Technique.

Only a technique like this can fully unleash your talent and comprehension.”

Lin Yang nodded in realization.

Zhang Sanfeng’s painstaking intentions moved his heart deeply.

“This disciple thanks Grandmaster for his deep favor!”