"External Forging involved training the skin, flesh, tendons, and bone marrow. Master all four, and achieve the unity of the body to reach the Peak of External Forging. Ultimately, it’s all about cultivating the physical form.
In this case, let’s name this new cultivation technique the ’Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill.’
Although the name came from his past life’s memory, he couldn’t help but hope that this fusion of skills he created would allow him to become like a Vajra in the future, invincible and unbreakable...
And at the moment he named it, the nameless technique immediately transformed, changing into the large words ’Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill.’
The sky was already not early, it was time to descend the mountain."
Bai Ziyue glanced at the sun on the horizon, which had now fully risen, so he did not hesitate and turned to leave.
However, as he reached halfway down the mountain, he saw a figure walking steadily up the stone steps.
The Elder Scholar Temple Priest!
Bai Ziyue’s heart first tightened, then relaxed.
Most of the battlefield at the mountain top had been cleaned by him. Even if there were some traces left, given the distance from the Earth God Temple, one would find nothing unless they deliberately went there.
Therefore, Bai Ziyue walked over calmly. Just as he was about to nod slightly as usual and leave, the other person suddenly stopped.
"Did you kill someone?"
A faintly unexpected voice came from his mouth.
Bai Ziyue froze, his face altered instantly. He looked at the Elder Scholar with some suspicion and even a flicker of murderous intent in his eyes.
"No need to be tense; for us cultivators, killing is nothing. Besides, I won’t reveal you killed anyone." The Elder Scholar smiled faintly and said.
"Who exactly are you?"
Bai Ziyue remained silent for a while before asking hesitantly.
He knew then that the Elder Scholar was no ordinary man.
For three years, he had met with this Elder Scholar many times but had never found anything remarkable about him...
Thinking of this, an alert arose in his heart.
This only further proved the Elder Scholar’s unfathomable nature.
"I am like you, an immortal cultivator. Don’t you come to Chongyan Mountain every morning to absorb the Sunrise Purple Qi and cultivate immortal techniques?"
The Elder Scholar said with an open expression.
His words, however, made Bai Ziyue sweat coldly.
He had believed his cultivation was hidden, observing the surroundings before practicing each time to prevent being discovered, yet he had unknowingly been watched by the Elder Scholar the whole time.
"Senior, what exactly do you mean?"
Bai Ziyue asked helplessly.
"I told you already, there’s no need to be tense; I have no ill intentions.
Your body carries a bloody murderous aura. It’s naturally hard for ordinary people to perceive, but in my eyes, it’s clear as day, even if you use a Cleaning Talisman; it’s the same.
I merely wanted to remind you that if you go down the mountain , some experienced and sharp-eyed individuals will easily notice it.
Unless, of course, the ones you killed were insignificant individuals. But yesterday, when I was climbing the mountain, I heard those people conversing, knowing that one among them was a Guardian Disciple of your Sunburst Gang.
If your killing were linked together, it might not be a good thing for you."
The Elder Scholar chuckled softly and shook his head, then directly bypassed Bai Ziyue, intending to proceed up the mountain.
"Please teach me, Senior, how to cleanse the bloody murderous aura?"
Bai Ziyue was startled and hastily asked.
About the bloody murderous aura issue, he was somewhat informed, knowing it to be a unique aura left on those who kill, akin to the resentment aura of the deceased.
Ordinary people naturally couldn’t see it.
But as the Elder Scholar said, experienced and sharp-eyed individuals could surely detect it.
Moreover, he had always suspected that when three years ago, he killed the disciple, Wu Hao, of Daoist Wutong, that martial arts master and others had not been blind to the fact.
At least back then, the mining overseer Qin Yu had definitely seen something.
He just wasn’t sure who he killed or perhaps didn’t care enough to expose him.
Whether Wutong Mountain linked the disappearance of Daoist Wutong’s disciple to him was not something he could guess at.
"Why should I help you?"
The Elder Scholar chuckled before saying, "Unless you agree to help me with a small favor."
Bai Ziyue paused for a while, his gaze flickering before he said, "What if I say no?"
"Then I can’t guarantee when words might slip out of my mouth."
The Elder Scholar had a knowing look on his face.
"Go ahead, what is it?"
Bai Ziyue maintained an unreadable expression and asked calmly.
"Don’t look so unwilling. This task isn’t difficult for you. Besides, I’m not without rewards. In addition to the Grudge Cleansing Technique to rid your murderous aura, I’ll also give you the spiritual eye technique that lets you see through illusions. How about it?"
The Elder Scholar fixed his eyes on Bai Ziyue as he spoke.
"Magic?" Bai Ziyue’s heart was startled.
The Elder Scholar nodded calmly.
"What do you want done?"
Though intrigued, Bai Ziyue still acted very cautiously.
At times, no matter how enticing the benefits, if one lacked the corresponding strength, they could very well suffer heavy losses, even getting themselves in trouble.
Moreover, he knew next to nothing about the Elder Scholar; he needed to think about what exactly the Elder Scholar was up to.
"Naturally, something within your ability.
Three days from now, at dawn, I’ll wait for you at the city gates. I hope you won’t break your promise.
In addition, this is the Grudge Cleansing Technique to ease your mind. Don’t say the Elder Scholar doesn’t keep his word."
As he spoke, the Elder Scholar tossed an item and continued up the mountain without stopping.
Bai Ziyue reached out to catch it, finding it to be an ordinary-looking piece of white jade. Inside the jade, however, were densely packed inscriptions. These inscriptions were extremely small, layered upon each other, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to discern anything with the naked eye.
He focused and concentrated, managing to make out some details, though with effort. Just as he was puzzled, the jade suddenly shattered under his mental touch.
Immediately, Bai Ziyue felt a surge of information in his mind, regarding the cultivation method for the Grudge Cleansing Technique.
His heart jumped in surprise and delight.
He now knew that the so-called white jade was surely the legendary Jade Scroll Eye, a favored tool by immortal cultivators. It was said that ordinary people couldn’t access its contents, but someone like him, with strong spiritual power, could truly comprehend the information it contained.
As he fully absorbed the information within, quite some time had passed. Raising his head, Bai Ziyue intended to find the Elder Scholar to ask more questions, but the Elder Scholar was nowhere in sight. He could only suppress his thoughts and start researching the Grudge Cleansing Technique.