The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180: The Most Expensive Things Come for Free

In a side hall of the Duan family estate, rows of bookshelves stood, each laden with some cultivation methods.

Since this was not the core repository of the family, the selection of cultivation manuals was limited. Yet, each tome was of at least the Golden Core stage.

Duan Que led Chu Xuan to a set of shelves. "Fellow daoist Huikong, here are several Buddhist cultivation methods collected by our Duan family. You can rest assured, practicing these methods will not draw the ire of any sects."

Chu Xuan nodded with a smile. Many cultivation methods were closely guarded secrets within their respective sects. Should these secrets be leaked, the original sect would likely exact furious retribution.

However, there were also common techniques, or partial methods that could not be fully practiced without further instructions from the sect.

Such dissemination was inconsequential and often forced cultivators of these methods to seek tutelage under these sects to learn the complete technique.

As the saying goes, the most expensive things come for free—a truth Chu Xuan was well acquainted with.

His gaze swept over three mid-tier Golden Core stage methods available to him:

1. "Gilded Lotus Seal" - Minor accomplishments allowed the cultivator to form a protective golden lotus, while major accomplishments could condense a glistening glass-like armor, making it a versatile offensive and defensive technique.

2. "Heartfire Karma Sutra" - This method transformed merit into karmic power to unleash boundless karmic flames against enemies, boasting formidable strength.

3. "Mahayana Swift Escape" - This technique specialized in escape and evasion. Ordinary in offense and defense, but if one expended merit, the speed could be enhanced to rival that of a Nascent Infant stage cultivator.

Truthfully, it was a difficult choice. All three methods were mid-tier Golden Core techniques and considerably effective, not just filler among Golden Core techniques.

Moreover, upon reviewing them briefly, Chu Xuan noted that while none of these methods could elevate his cultivation to the ninth level of the Nascent Soul, each could definitely advance him to the ninth level of the Golden Core.

For the time being, this was sufficient. Once he reached the Nascent Soul stage, he could always search for new methods.

"I shall choose the 'Mahayana Swift Escape,'" Chu Xuan decided after much contemplation, selecting the technique specializing in evasion that best suited his needs for the Golden Core stage.

Duan Que was somewhat surprised. He had expected Chu Xuan to choose the "Gilded Lotus Seal," but instead, Chu Xuan opted for the "Mahayana Swift Escape," a technique that consumed merit to significantly enhance evasion capabilities.

Wasn't merit considered incredibly precious? Many Golden Core cultivators strived desperately to accumulate it, hoping to weaken the heavenly tribulations they would face when attempting to form their Nascent Soul. _{frёewebηovel.cѳm}

Yet, Huikong seemed to regard his own merit as something to be expended freely.

Facing Duan Que's puzzled look, Chu Xuan merely smiled. Merit, to him, was just something he had in abundance—enough for his needs.

The "Mahayana Swift Escape," after consuming merit, could enhance his evasion to levels comparable to a Nascent Infant cultivator. For him, this was what mattered most. Even if he couldn't defeat a Nascent Infant cultivator, he could at least escape from one.

"It's settled then," Chu Xuan nodded.

Seeing his decision, Duan Que didn't press further. At that moment, he received a message from Duan Cang.

"Form his bone age, this person is nearly three hundred years old, not quite exceptional. His cultivation is only at the early stage of the Golden Core, albeit with physical cultivation as well. But compared to Yuanming from Celestial Sound Zen Temple, he falls short."

Duan Que sighed quietly. Had he misjudged the situation?

From a young age, he possessed a talent for recognizing potential. Several overlooked talents within the Duan family had risen through the ranks due to his discernment, even nearing his own level of accomplishment over time.

Chu Xuan casually asked, "Fellow daoist Duan, is there a problem with my joining the Duan family?"

Duan Que gave an awkward smile, "You guessed it?"