Who let him join the Sword Sect?!

Because Lily lacks any body technique, and has some brains for strength, her combat technique is very simple.

Just turtle.

Hide and fight behind the turtle shell.

She uses the Thousand Mechanism Cocoon to protect herself within, allowing the little Daoist to unleash Taoist Techniques and Talismans upon her.

All attacks are neutralized by the arrays and armor on the Thousand Mechanism Cocoon, while Lily rolls around the little Daoist like a dung beetle with its ball.

The little Daoist tried to get close and use his Taoist Sword to break the Thousand Mechanism Cocoon, but was forced back by the well-timed Thousand Mechanism Thunder that Lily threw at him.

Only after Lily roughly figured out the little Daoist's methods did she release the Thousand Machine Cannon, flying nimbly in the air and finally firing a shot from a tricky angle.

Compared to ordinary talismans and Thunder Technique fireballs, the speed of this Taoist Art Wave was astonishingly fast, without any warning before its launch. If Lily's aim hadn't been slightly off, the competition would have already ended.

The little Daoist's body technique was solid; he twisted his body and used the North Dipper Kui Star Step to dodge the shot. But before he could steady his posture, he suddenly felt something explode behind him, causing him to stagger.

The explosion came from the Five Ghosts that bore the backlash for Lily. Following the principle of making the best use of everything, whenever a shot was fired, the soon-to-explode Five Ghosts would be summoned to a designated spot within fifteen meters.

To ambush the enemy once more.

Because the little Daoist was unprepared this time, he couldn't dodge Lily's second Taoist Art Wave.

But just as the Taoist Art Wave was about to hit the little Daoist, a Sword Qi dispersed the Taoist Art Wave into nothingness.

"You lost." Li Guanqi said to the little Daoist.

The little Daoist seemed a bit unwilling, but then saw Tang clapping his hands, "Don't embarrass yourself. You can't block that thing. Losing is losing. If this wasn't a sparring session, you'd already be dead."

After being chastised by the Sect Leader, the little Daoist immediately straightened his attire and bowed to Li and Lily.

Lily imitated and returned the bow.

With the test concluded, and after the onlooking Thousand Mechanism Cultivators and Sword Sect disciples dispersed, Zhang Ze remembered his own business.

That Heart Method.

But after searching himself for a while and not finding it, he recalled that he had just used it to swat at Lily absentmindedly.

"Lily, where's my book?" Zhang Ze asked.

"What book? Oh, you mean this? What is it?" Lily took out the Heart Method.

"It's the Heart Method I compiled for the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion." Zhang Ze reached out to take it.

"Oh, I thought it was something important, here... wait, what did you just say, boss?"

"The Heart Method, give it to me quickly. I need to see Tang and the others..."

Before Zhang Ze could finish speaking, Lily was already running toward Tang and the others excitedly.

"Look, the boss is even more impressive than I am."

...

Thousand Mechanism Pavilion conference hall.

This was probably the first time more than five people had used this place since the establishment of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion.

No help for it, in the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, people who have any weight are either too busy, discussing major or minor matters for no more than five minutes.

Or they're so idle that they don't even know where the place is, living like carefree shopkeepers.

The Heart Method had already been copied a few times with the Stamping Spell, and after Old Li looked it over carefully, he asked, "Have you practiced it? There won't be any issues?"

Seeing that his master showed immediate concern for his safety, Zhang Ze nodded.

He raised his left hand, and golden Sword Qi enveloped his palm, displaying the Sword Sect's Lesser Yang Sword Technique.

Then he raised his right hand, and a light blue Protective Gang Qi extended from his fist to his shoulder, showing the Beast Taming Sect's Cyan and Blue Holy Fist.

Finally, he dissipated these two Cultivation Techniques, using a Clear Qi to lift the teacup in front of him, demonstrating the Carefree Technique from Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Afterward, Zhang Ze performed several more techniques from these Three Sects.

Zhang Ze spread his hands in a relaxed gesture, "See, no issues."

Li climbed onto the table and jumped onto Zhang Ze, sniffing him from top to bottom, "Indeed."

"So, what do you plan to do?" Zhengyi, seated at the head, inquired.

Zhang Ze scratched his head, "I don't know."

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Zhang Ze explained, "Because I don't know if this Heart Method has any problems. Although I had no issues practicing it, maybe I have some unique traits. Plus, I don't know about after reaching the Golden Core..."

"Don't overthink it, I don't think there's any problem," Tang, who had been dozing off since earlier, suddenly said.

"How do you know?" Zhang Ze asked.

Tang tapped the table, "Because I've already practiced it, ran it for several circulations, and there were no issues at all. What's with those expressions of yours?"

Qiao Lezhi, who was genuinely asleep, then opened her eyes. She picked up the Heart Method and glanced over it, "I think it's fine too."

"Lezhi, haven't you already achieved Golden Core? Can you still revert to Foundation Establishment?" Lily blurted like a dog unable to keep its tongue in check.

"I haven't practiced it, but I can understand this Heart Method. I think anything I can understand is problem-free." After finishing, she serenely closed her eyes again.

Zhang Ze and Zhengyi both sighed, unsure whether they should feel relieved or ashamed.

However, such a significant matter couldn't be decided based solely on the opinions of three people. How to further verify and promote this Heart Method within the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion was still a question.

After some discussion, they decided first to issue a survey within the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, clearly stating all the pros and cons, and making it entirely voluntary.

After listening, Lily suddenly slapped the table and stood up, "I want to be the first!"

Zhang Ze was startled, "Aren't you afraid of death?"

Lily snorted, "I believe anything the boss puts together is fine. Besides, what does Liu Lili being afraid of death have to do with me, the Thousand Mechanism Cultivator? I don't care, I want to be the first."

"Now that the Thousand Mechanism Rune Array is complete, the subsequent improvements can be left to others. I..."

Lily's words were cut off when Fuji covered her mouth, "You shouldn't say that, Senior Brother calls this 'raising a flag,' it's very unlucky."

After releasing Lily, Fuji thought about it and raised her hand, "I can too."

"Aren't you about to reach the Nascent Soul stage?" Qiao Lezhi opened her eyes again.

"I can revert back, watch." Fuji placed a small piece on the table; this little Fuji made an effort to release her Demon Qi, indicating she was only at Qi Cultivation.

This time, everyone, including Zhengyi, was stunned. Qiao Lezhi stared at Fuji for a long time, then closed her eyes again, unable to figure it out, she chose not to think about it.

Zhang Ze and the others shared the same thought, skipping over this topic.

Fuji's case wasn't worth delving into; fungi Immortal Cultivation is like that.

After Fuji, Li also raised her hand, "Count me in; I have free time anyway."

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Zhang Ze's conflicted feelings completely relaxed. He stood and pushed the Heart Method in front of him forward slightly.

"One more important thing remains."

Judging by Zhang Ze's solemn tone, it seemed he was about to announce something major. Li Guanqi and Zhengyi watched Zhang Ze intently.

"We need to name this Heart Method; it doesn't have a name yet."

Everyone: "..."

Just as Old Li was about to raise his hand, he was held back by his master, Zhengyi.

"There are too many people here; save it for another day," Li's master's sound transmission echoed in his ear.