Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques Chapter 1299 384: Ten Years in Seclusion, Earth-Shattering Secret, Was the Immortal Technique Wrong? (2)

A swift gust of wind blew, and Lu Changsheng materialized before the patriarch of the Chen family.

"Patriarch Chen."

Lu Changsheng addressed him with a calm tone.

"Ah?"

"Esteemed Immortal Lu, what is your command?"

Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, the Chen family patriarch's eyes widened slightly before he bowed respectfully.

Lu Changsheng gave a slight nod and stated, "I've heard that the Chen family was once a True Immortal lineage. I, Lu, have some inquiries regarding cultivation and would like to 'borrow' your family's True Immortal cultivation technique for a brief perusal."

Hearing Lu Changsheng's request, the Chen family patriarch immediately grasped the situation.

Even though Lu Changsheng used the word 'borrow,' how could the Chen family possibly refuse such a request from him?

The Chen family patriarch clenched his jaw and replied, "Our Chen family's progenitor did indeed give birth to a True Immortal. You are welcome to examine the cultivation technique at your leisure, but I implore Esteemed Immortal Lu not to disseminate it."

This was the last vestige of 'pride' the Chen family patriarch could muster.

As long as the technique wasn't passed on, it wouldn't represent a significant loss to the Chen family.

"Very well."

Lu Changsheng readily agreed with a nod.

It was merely a cultivation technique, nothing more.

He was only seeking to understand its principles, not necessarily to practice it himself.

Should the need arise in the future, Lu Changsheng possessed the ability to 'create' countless cultivation techniques.

With that, Lu Changsheng patiently waited.

Not long after, the Chen family patriarch presented a booklet containing the cultivation technique.

Lu Changsheng immediately commenced his study within the Chen family's domain.

The cultivation technique was titled the 'Nine Heavens Earth Immortal Technique.'

With each passing moment of reading, Lu Changsheng's astonishment grew.

This particular Immortal technique, how to describe it... it lacked the typical ornate and cryptic language found in many such arts.

Instead, it presented its tenets with remarkable clarity and simplicity.

Furthermore, this Immortal technique directly charted a course to achieving the status of a Heavenly Immortal!

However, the practical cultivation of this technique was virtually impossible.

Not entirely impossible, but the requirements were extraordinarily stringent.

This Immortal technique mandated the use of a unique Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure known as 'Nine Heavens Earth.'

Legend held that Nine Heavens Earth contained the very essence of creation, a treasure of unparalleled rarity.

The cultivation method involved integrating Nine Heavens Earth into one's body, melding it with blood and flesh.

Through a continuous cycle of absorbing and integrating Nine Heavens Earth, repeatedly fusing it with one's physical being, the blood and flesh would ultimately be tempered to develop an 'Immortal attribute.'

Finally, the physical form would become entirely immortal, achieving the state of a Heavenly Immortal.

Indeed, the path to becoming a Heavenly Immortal was presented with such unadorned directness.

But the crux of the issue was the unavailability of Nine Heavens Earth.

Forget even True Immortals;

even Heavenly Immortals were incapable of locating Nine Heavens Earth.

It was considered virtually extinct.

The patriarch of the Chen family had, in his time, managed to acquire a piece of Nine Heavens Earth.

He then embarked on his cultivation with great fervor.

Yet, after a period of practice, he found himself unable to procure any more Nine Heavens Earth.

Although this technique could not be fully practiced, it sparked a profound realization within Lu Changsheng.

Or rather, it provided a significant insight to Lu Changsheng.

For instance, Lu Changsheng now understood the reason behind the immortal bodies possessed by Heavenly Immortals.

The explanation was remarkably straightforward.

Their physical forms had acquired the 'Immortal attribute.'

From comprehending the Nine Heavens Earth Immortal Technique, Lu Changsheng grasped that through continuous and varied methods of body tempering, one could elevate their physical vessel to its absolute peak.

Consequently, there was a possibility for the body to manifest the Immortal attribute.

Once the Immortal attribute was present,

the 'physical decay' inherent in the Five Decays of Heaven and Man would cease to exist.

At that juncture, one would ascend to the rank of Heavenly Immortal.

Lu Changsheng had deciphered the underlying principle, making the path forward manageable.

After all, body tempering was not exclusively reliant on Nine Heavens Earth.

Alternative methods were certainly available.

Of course, tempering was one aspect, but whether the Immortal attribute could be successfully developed was an entirely separate matter.

The advantage of a fully realized cultivation technique lay in its methodical progression, ensuring no wasted effort on detours.

If one were to forge their own path.

For example, if Lu Changsheng were to devise an Immortal technique that focused on continuous body tempering.

Who could guarantee if or when the Immortal attribute would materialize?

With a soft *snap*,

Lu Changsheng closed the Nine Heavens Earth Immortal Technique.

He returned the treasured manual to the Chen family patriarch.

"Patriarch Chen, my gratitude."

Having concluded his business, Lu Changsheng rose.

"Farewell, Esteemed Immortal!"

Lu Changsheng transformed into a streak of light and departed from the Chen family's estate.

Currently, Lu Changsheng held considerable sway over the Chen family, capable of having nearly his own way.

And the Chen family wouldn't dare to voice any objection.

However, it was fortunate that Lu Changsheng still adhered to certain principles.

This fact brought a collective sigh of relief to the Chen family.

Upon returning to the Qi Family's domain, Lu Changsheng encountered a familiar face.

"Brother Lu."

The individual addressed him with a proactive greeting.

Lu Changsheng's gaze subtly narrowed as he slowly responded, "Water Swamp Immortal, what business brings you here, Brother Shui?"

It transpired that this figure was indeed the very Water Swamp Immortal whom Lu Changsheng had met at the City Lord Mansion previously.

Previously, Lu Changsheng had visited the City Lord Mansion with the intention of joining, and it was Water Swamp Immortal who had attended to him.

Water Swamp Immortal showed a flicker of surprise.

He clearly recalled Lu Changsheng.

Back then, Lu Changsheng had inquired about joining the City Lord Mansion but ultimately opted for a path that afforded greater freedom.

Water Swamp Immortal was aware that individuals in the Strongest Ancestor Realm typically faced great difficulty in acquiring immortal veins under such circumstances.

Even if on the cusp of a breakthrough, it would prove futile without the necessary resources.

Ultimately, joining the City Lord Mansion to utilize its immortal vein for advancement would be the inevitable course.

However, he had never anticipated that Lu Changsheng would venture into the Blood Swamp Mountain Range.

A location even True Immortals hesitated to enter.

For anyone in the Ancestor Realm, entering meant facing a perilous nine out of ten chance of death.

Remarkably, Lu Changsheng had not only survived but had also returned.

Furthermore, he had successfully ascended to the True Immortal Realm.

Achieving the True Immortal Realm from within the treacherous Blood Swamp Mountain Range.

Water Swamp Immortal now comprehended the immense significance of Lu Changsheng's current standing.

Consequently, the City Lord had issued a special directive, tasking Water Swamp Immortal with the mission to locate Lu Changsheng and extend an invitation to join their ranks.

With this realization, Water Swamp Immortal shifted from his usual reserved disposition, his features softening into a smile: "Congratulations, Brother Lu, on your attainment of True Immortal status."

"I have been dispatched by the City Lord Mansion, bearing an invitation for you, Brother Lu, to join us."

Lu Changsheng maintained a composed demeanor.