Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Moreover, the crisis facing the Jiushan Sect is no less severe than that of the Chongxuan Sect; he might as well sympathize with himself.

What he reflects on is the past.

At that time, he once had the opportunity to choose to rely on the Supreme Dao.

But he refused.

Looking back now, his choice was correct.

Otherwise... what the Chongxuan Sect faces today might be the Jiushan Sect's fate tomorrow.

This is perhaps the most important lesson that the cheap Master has taught him.

He absolutely does not wish to see the anger, despair, and unwillingness he saw on the Ninth Elder's face appear on Zhang's face.

...

Zheng Fa quietly practiced the Artifact Refining Method in the Chongxuan Sect for several months.

At this moment, he is not in a hurry anymore.

Earlier when he came to the Chongxuan Sect, his purpose was quite simple, which was to find an opportunity to probe into the schemes of Haori Mountain.

Now he feels like he's on an educational tour...

It's a bit like a monarch from a modern world traveling to the Western world to learn about advanced systems and technology in order to return and transform his own country.

Even though Zheng Fa is unimpressed with the Chongxuan Sect's system, it's hard to say whether the Artifact Refining Technology is better than that of the Jiushan Realm.

But since he's here, he should learn; he doesn't mind.

What's more, Haori Mountain isn't so generous, and the Secret Techniques passed on to Chongxuan Sect are just a few, with the "Heavenly Fire Refining Treasure Technique" being the main method.

There isn't much else, and now the limit of what Zheng Fa can learn stops at the Golden Core.

And considering the Chongxuan Sect is a Nascent Soul sect, there are many strengths to compare with the "Heavenly Fire Refining Treasure Technique," including some Nascent Soul cultivation methods.

It's a small supplement to the Heavenly Craft Pavilion of Jiushan Realm.

"... Do you want to take a look at the 'Xuantian Treasure Manual'?"

Seeing the eager expression of learning on Zheng Fa's face, the Ninth Elder's forehead begins to throb a little.

She cherishes talent, and with the uncertainty of life now, has some emotional attachment to the master-disciple relationship.

But she never expected this disciple to be too talented and difficult to deal with!

She wondered why the disciple was so... reserved before!

His understanding of the Artifact Refining Method is too fast!

It's only been a month, and she already feels like she's being surpassed with her head held down...

Of course, he's fast!

Zheng Fa has not only gone back to the Jiushan Realm to hold seminars when he went down the mountain to purchase supplies.

There's also the Creation Jade Disc—his two great familial teachers, Elder Han and Lady Xuanhua, can still teach him remotely.

Plus, the Great Sun True Fire.

Honestly, the talent Zheng Fa has displayed now, would be considered to be on a miraculous level even at Haori Mountain, as if the ancestral graves were igniting with fire.

Even the Ninth Elder is shocked.

"I have taught you everything, except you haven't seen this yet, oh, and the Secret Technique from the Eighth Elder…"

After all his studies, Zheng Fa nearly understands the ordinary Artifact Refining Method of the Chongxuan Sect.

Not to say he's especially proficient, but at least the Jiushan Realm has accumulated knowledge to research further in the future.

But the "Xuantian Treasure Manual" is different, it's the foundation secret technique of the sect leader's tradition.

He is intrigued, especially since during these days he has grown familiar with his cheap Master, knowing she is not easily angered, and thus speaks openly now during casual conversation.

"This is no easy matter..." The Ninth Elder's expression is troubled and she looks at Zheng Fa with a slightly reprimanding tone, "This is the sect leader's secret transmission, and even I don't know it."

Her tone doesn't show she thinks much of Zheng Fa.

These days, Zheng Fa is absorbed in Artifact Refining, without wandering around the Chongxuan Sect.

His "obsession" with Artifact Refining Method has become something she's accustomed to.

Zheng Fa is not disappointed; it was just idle chatter bringing up the matter, and it doesn't hold great importance to him.

Instead, the Ninth Elder slightly nods and softly mutters:

"I really have nothing else to teach you…"

Just as she sighs, a disciple walks in from outside, bows, and says:

"The sect leader has summoned the elder and Senior Li."

Zheng Fa and the Ninth Elder exchange a look, both guessing the reason, and quickly head towards the sect leader's cave dwelling.

Awaiting them inside the cave dwelling are not only the sect leader but also a chubby old man, whose gaze is full of scrutiny when he sees the Ninth Elder bringing Zheng Fa in.

Zheng Fa recognizes this person.

Originally the chief elder of Chongxuan Sect, now the Eighth Elder, and an old enemy of Lady Xuanhua.

As Zheng Fa enters, this person frowns and stares at him, somewhat displeased: "Bixia, why are you being so ignorant? You've troubled several Divinity Transformation Experts for just this Golden Core disciple?"

His words seem to be directed at both Zheng Fa and the Ninth Elder.

The Ninth Elder also frowns and says: "What does this matter have to do with the Eighth Elder?"

"What does it have to do with me? Aren't you aware we must properly serve the seven Divinity Transformation Experts, and avoid unnecessary troubles..."

"Not satisfied?" The Ninth Elder says coldly, "Our Chongxuan Sect?"

"Up and down the Chongxuan Sect now, what part can we decide?"

"Eighth Elder, if you still want to consider yourself a Chongxuan Sect member, then don't speak anymore!"

The Eighth Elder, upon hearing this, whether angry or ashamed, points at the Ninth Elder, and exclaims: "You!"

He looks at the Ninth Elder, angry, "If you offend the Master, don't expect me to plead for you!"

Listening to this, Zheng Fa has some clarity in his heart.

It seems the Eighth Elder has probably already become a boot-licker for those Divinity Transformation Elders on the mountaintop?

... Such people he has seen as a child, a bit like a watchdog of a wealthy household:

The people haven't said anything, but the dog starts barking first.

Is his cheap Master a native faction?

From the situation and cultivation, his own Master is surely in a weaker position.

Yet, this Chongxuan Sect's leader… seems to sway from side to side.

This matter, the sect leader speaks: "Haori Mountain Stone Master is benevolent, allowing us to go to the mountaintop, Bixia, take your disciple."

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Elder rejoices, and the Eighth Elder indeed dares not say anything.