Inside the Technique Repository, a solemn and ancient atmosphere lingered.
For as long as the Supreme Profound Holy Land had existed, this repository had stood just as long.
Chu Ying arrived on the second floor, where all the cultivation methods and martial techniques were Profound Grade. Disciples below the Cave Heaven Realm weren’t qualified to enter here.
Naturally, an elder guarded the entrance to the second floor.
Seeing Chu Ying arrive, the elder didn’t seem surprised, likely having already received a message from the Transmission Elder outside.
“Techniques and martial arts aren’t necessarily better just because they’re higher grade.”
“What suits you is what brings out the greatest power,” the elder reminded.
Chu Ying nodded politely.
But… what’s suitable or not isn’t up to me—it’s up to the system!
I’ve got a cheat, so what could possibly be unsuitable?
Chu Ying began browsing the techniques and martial skills on the second floor, but he didn’t want anything ordinary.
“Seventy-Two Sword Techniques? Balanced in attack and defense? No side effects? Pass!”
“Primordial Essence Condensation Technique? Refines True Qi into blue lotuses? Still no side effects? Pass!”
…
After searching all morning, Chu Ying still hadn’t found anything satisfying!
If the elder at the second floor entrance hadn’t seen that Chu Ying was actively searching and not staring at a single manual the entire time, he might have intervened already.
Finally, after another fifteen minutes, Chu Ying reached a cluttered corner on the far right.
Manuals were piled haphazardly here, seemingly abandoned.
As soon as Chu Ying picked one up and flipped through it, his eyes lit up.
It was a technique called Subduing Dragon, Taming Tiger. It could rapidly boost combat power and greatly increase physical strength—extremely aggressive and explosive.
Once mastered, a single punch could subdue dragons and tigers, capable of instantly killing cultivators of the same realm. Among Profound Grade techniques, it was top-tier!
But it came with significant side effects.
Due to its overwhelming force, cultivating it easily caused ruptured meridians. What’s more, it condensed extremely potent Yang Qi, and once night fell and Yin Qi filled the world, the user would suffer excruciating pain in the organs—heart nearly exploding—for at least half an hour.
“Excellent! This suits me perfectly.”
Chu Ying grinned and hugged the manual to his chest, then continued searching.
Soon, he found another martial skill that greatly pleased him, called Seven Emotions Disorder Fist.
The description read:
Cultivate the seven emotions, and disrupt the opponent’s desires! A bizarre fist technique that, when activated, not only delivers devastating physical damage but also scrambles the opponent’s seven emotions and six desires—affecting their mind and soul. In severe cases, the target would go mad! Find the original chapter at g.com.
This meant that while the body suffered physical damage, the mind and soul also took a critical strike!
Compared to Subduing Dragon, Taming Tiger, it was even more vicious.
But the cost of cultivating this fist technique was immense.
One’s own emotions and desires would gradually become unstable. The mind would grow irrational—prone to violence, mood swings, and emotional outbursts. The seven emotions and six desires would clash, and breakdowns would become frequent.
If taken too far, the cultivator might end up going insane.
Though merely low-tier Profound Grade, in terms of destructive power, it could rival the finest Profound techniques!
But the side effects were so terrifying that it had been tossed aside in a dusty, ignored corner.
Just like the Subduing Dragon, Taming Tiger technique.
“These two will do. Taking more is pointless—I can only choose two anyway.”
“Archaic Sacred Body, I wonder if you’ll enjoy the side effects of these techniques?”
The corners of Chu Ying’s lips curled up as he walked out with the two manuals.
The elder at the entrance to the second floor saw Chu Ying returning and was curious.
What exactly did this kid choose? He took so long!
But when he saw the names of the manuals in Chu Ying’s hands, the elder’s entire expression changed.
“These two both have massive side effects—why would you choose them?” the elder frowned, baffled.
“Because they bring fast results!” Chu Ying grinned.
The elder’s face twitched.
Fast results? What’s the point if you cripple yourself and ruin your future?
“You should go back and pick two different ones. Once you start cultivating these, your path forward is basically over—you won’t get far,” the elder sighed.
“I appreciate the elder’s concern, but I’ve made up my mind. These are the two I want.” Chu Ying shook his head.
The elder’s eyes widened in anger. “Then go explain yourself to the Transmission Elder outside.”
This brat really didn’t know what was good for him!
Even after being warned, he still insisted?
Chu Ying stepped out of the repository.
The Transmission Elder asked, “What did you pick?”
“Here, these two.” Chu Ying openly displayed the manuals.
The elder’s brows rose sharply, his face darkening. “You’re aware of their side effects, aren’t you? Cultivating these techniques is no different from slow poisoning!”
“No need, Elder. My mind is made up. I must cultivate these. After all, if they’re in the repository, aren’t they meant to be cultivated?”
“They’ve gathered dust in that corner for so long. If I don’t train in them, who will?”
Chu Ying spoke with unwavering resolve.
The Transmission Elder frowned deeply.
What’s wrong with this kid? Is he really one of our Holy Son Candidates?
“If that’s your choice… then live with it.”
The elder snorted coldly and said no more.
Youngsters were always proud and reckless. Let him suffer a little and learn his lesson.
The side effects of these two techniques were extreme—he’d feel them the moment he started cultivating. When he couldn’t endure it and came crawling back to choose again, that’s when the elder would properly lecture him.
Consider it a learning experience.
After leaving the repository, Chu Ying thought for a moment and made his way toward the Mission Hall.
He had little left in terms of resources—it was time to take on some missions to fund his cultivation.
It would also give him a chance to train with the two techniques.
The Mission Hall was lined with mission boards. Those with unclaimed plaques were still open.
Missions were ranked into four boards—Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow—and each board was divided into three tiers: 1st being the highest, 3rd the lowest.
Generally, Yellow-ranked missions were taken by Spirit Sea Realm or Blood Refining Realm disciples. Profound-ranked missions were for those in the Cave Heaven Realm.
As for Earth-ranked missions, they were reserved for Soul Palace Realm cultivators and above.
Chu Ying had previously accepted many top-tier Yellow Board missions.
The Mission Hall was the most frequently visited place for disciples of the Supreme Profound Holy Land.
After all, everyone’s monthly cultivation resources were limited. To train faster, one had to take on missions to earn more wealth and resources.
Chu Ying’s gaze landed on the Profound Board.
Now that he was in the Cave Heaven Realm, he could accept third-tier Profound missions.
However, a mission plaque hanging at the top of the Profound Board immediately caught his attention.
[Profound Board Tier-3 Mission #7: Find a Snowhearing Jade Ginseng. (Hint: Snowhearing Jade Ginseng grows in the Returning Snow Ridge within the Ten Thousand Beast Forest.)
Reward: 1,500 contribution points + 10,000 spirit stones + one personal favor from Saintess candidate Liu Zhixue.]
[Mission issuer: Liu Zhixue (Holy Son Candidate #7).]