Chapter 255 - 253: Sun Wheel Body Refining Technique

At present, the `Sun Wheel Body Refining Technique` had only been developed up to the Innate Realm. However, as Yang Shen himself improved, he would continue to refine it and gradually raise its ceiling.

Yang Shen closed his eyes, immersing himself in his insights to ensure he wouldn’t omit anything when he later compiled it into a manual.

’A Body Refining Technique exclusive to the Yang Family...’

’Perhaps other powerful Martial Arts Clans also rose to prominence because some astonishingly brilliant individual gradually integrated and innovated upon Secret Techniques to strengthen their clan.’

’And I’m sure this Cultivation Technique isn’t the best on all of Cyan Blue,’ Yang Shen thought, ’but it’s definitely the most suitable for the Yang Family. Its core philosophy contains elements of the Cultivation Side, which can forge a pathway...’

Moreover, anyone educated in Yanhua Martial Arts could seamlessly transition from the `Sixth Set` to this new Cultivation Technique. Students like Yang Mo and Yang Man could even practice both concurrently, saving them from expending twice the effort due to major differences with their school’s curriculum.

The creation of the `Sun Wheel Body Refining Technique` marked a turning point. The Yang Family could now not only acquire Cultivation Techniques from external sources like the system, society, and the Qi Storage Pavilion, but also possessed a technique derived purely from their own efforts for the very first time.

Achieving such a breakthrough proved that Yang Shen had struck a perfect balance between "Cultivation" and "wandering" during his trip.

The insights, experiences, and intuitive understandings he had gained would all gradually manifest in his future Cultivation.

Yang Shen decided to strike while the iron was hot. He immediately returned to his room to write down this unique Cultivation Technique.

With the `Sixth Set` as its foundation, the technique’s barrier to entry was low and didn’t require exceptional talent. This, however, didn’t mean it wasn’t precious.

On the contrary, it was exceedingly precious.

A Cultivation Technique that only a genius can master proves the genius is incredible, not the technique.

When even a mediocre talent can achieve remarkable results, that is a testament to a truly superior method!

Not to mention, it integrated the essence of Pre-Qin Qi Daoist Techniques, lost for over 2,000 years. It even had a hint of a "pre-Cultivation" design. If a Cultivator later had the opportunity to learn the `Qi Cultivation Guiding Technique`, it wouldn’t be as abstruse as it had been for Xu Bamboo at the start.

According to Yang Shen’s estimates, its efficiency for Strengthening Qi and Blood Value was about 1.8 times that of the `Sixth Set` at an equivalent level, already surpassing most Body Forging Techniques designed exclusively for the Innate Realm.

Yet, its difficulty was far lower than those exclusive Innate Realm techniques!

It was only slightly more difficult than the `Sixth Set`.

While cultivating, it would constantly regulate the buildup of medicinal residues in the body. Diligent practice in the initial stages would also lead to greater gains during one’s Innate Rebirth.

After finishing the manuscript, Yang Shen himself felt it was pretty damn amazing.

’The `Sixth Set` itself was compiled by countless Martial Arts titans, a collection of the essence of a thousand years of Yanhua Martial Arts heritage,’ he thought. ’But they certainly didn’t have access to `Qi Daoist Techniques`, much less a mindset geared toward Cultivation.’

’Even setting aside the pre-paved road to the Cultivation Side and looking only at the Martial Arts Side, I honestly can’t find a single way the `Sun Wheel Body Refining Technique` is inferior to the `Sixth Set`.’

’It’s more efficient, has additional benefits, and is just as versatile!’

’Those guys in the textbooks should scoot over and make room for me.’

Yang Shen grinned.

It was just a fleeting thought, of course. Perhaps many years from now, when the Yang Family’s standing and needs had changed, they might release the `Sun Wheel Body Refining Technique` to the public.

At that time, Yang Shen and the Yang Family would earn enormous prestige.

But for now, it was best to keep it as a family Secret Technique.

Yang Shen spent the entire day compiling the Cultivation Technique into a manual, even drawing figures to illustrate the movements.

He’d never learned to draw, but he had a cheat!

He simply used Curse Engraving to form a palm-sized figure, had it perform the exercises on his desk, then "froze" it at key postures and traced its outline onto the paper.

Yang Shen suddenly realized... ’Creating my own Cultivation Technique is actually pretty fun, and I have so many advantages!’

’I could totally become a master of Cultivation Method Creation in the future... After all, the Qi Storage Pavilion is still full of treasures.’

Once everything was prepared, Yang Shen made a few calls to tell everyone he had an important announcement to make the next day.

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「Sunday, the third day after Yang Shen’s return.」

The Yang Family’s Eight Disciples all rushed back upon receiving the notice. Their esteemed master had given a direct order, so they would naturally overcome any obstacle to return.

One was traveling with classmates and had just reached their destination, only to immediately turn around and board a train back to Jianghuai.

Another was enjoying the weekend with his girlfriend but shot to his feet the moment the call came, listening intently to his master before doing anything else.

The Yang Family’s Eight Disciples, the "four little ones," Xu Bamboo, his aunt, Lin Yuebai, and lastly, Long Jiu—these sixteen people constituted the current core members.

Long Jiu was exempt, lest the Blood Contract and her operating system cause a bug.

It was a one-in-ten-thousand chance, but if a problem arose, the high-end figurine’s CPU could fry itself.

Everyone gathered outside the ancestral hall. Most were unaware of Yang Shen’s purpose. Since being moved to the Yang Residence, the hall had only been used formally once: to declare the family rules on the day of the housewarming banquet.

At the appointed time, Yang Shen placed three incense sticks into the censer and bowed deeply to the ancestral tablets.

Wisps of fragrant smoke rose and lingered in the air, seemingly heralding the significance of the day.

He then turned and pushed open the great doors of the ancestral hall.

Outside, the group was waiting.

He was dressed neatly and looked sharp, but he hadn’t gone out of his way to wear a traditional long gown or anything similar.

Yang Shen smiled. "Don’t be nervous, everyone. I have good news to announce today."

Seeing the look in Yuan Rui’s eyes, Yang Shen knew he was about to do something foolish. "No kneeling," he said preemptively. "This is serious business."

Yuan Rui looked crestfallen, as if his grand gesture had been stifled before it could even begin.

Yang Shen’s gaze swept across their faces. The `Heart-Inquiry Stone Mirror` had confirmed that every person here was deeply loyal to the family. They were companions and benefactors who had walked this path with him, and some were even his closest relatives.

Many might not understand his actions today, perhaps even finding them bizarre. But given enough time, he knew they would all eventually comprehend.

’The Immortal Race plans for eternity, but isn’t the first step always the hardest?’

"First, since entering the Innate Realm, I have been developing a Body Forging technique better suited for the Yang Family and for my disciples. I have now completed it. I’ve called you all here not only to share this good news but also to impart the Cultivation Technique to you."

A gasp went through the crowd. Everyone was stunned.

What? Their master was already incredible enough to create his own Cultivation Technique?

Wasn’t that a skill reserved for the geniuses at the Martial Arts Theory School?

Yang Shen held up the manuscript. "This Cultivation Technique is... the `Sun Wheel Body Refining Technique`. It is built upon the foundation of the `Sixth Set of Initial Body Forging Technique`, merging various other techniques, discarding the superfluous to retain the essence, and innovating on the old."

"Some of you have already practiced `Vomiting Valley Qi`, and I have incorporated it as well, along with other profundities. In the future, your efforts will yield twice the results."

"By practicing it, your efficiency in strengthening your qi and blood will far surpass the `Sixth Set`. It also regulates medicinal buildup and enhances your physical clarity. You can even continue to practice it after entering the Innate Realm, with no need to switch techniques."

"Each of you already has considerable skill with the `Sixth Set`, which will make learning the `Sun Wheel Body Refining Technique` much easier. You’ll master the basics very quickly."

The crowd below was naturally overjoyed, not just because they would learn a new technique, but because they were immensely proud that Yang Shen had created one himself.

Xu Bamboo, in particular, beamed with pride.

Most of them came from well-off families. Even Tian Zihan had plenty of options after enrolling in Jiangti; none of them were desperate for a Cultivation Technique.

But for fellow disciples and clan members to practice the same Cultivation Technique would naturally foster a deeper bond and a stronger sense of unity.

Cao Wei, especially, felt her eyes begin to well up.

’The thought of my master’s own creation flowing through my body...’ Her resolve to pursue the Martial Arts became unshakable!

Yang Shen waited for everyone to process the news before continuing.

"Imparting this technique is an important occasion. We need a sense of ceremony."

With that, he took out the `Blood Contract Gourd`.

"Today, you will all make a Blood Contract. Let this establish a precedent. In the future, the transmission of all techniques will follow this example. This will become a rule unique to the Yang Family."

"First: The family’s Cultivation Techniques shall not be taught to outsiders or leaked in any way."

"Second: You shall not betray the family, nor shall you harm or kill one another."

"Third: If the family is in peril, you shall not stand idly by."

"It’s that simple. Is everyone clear?"

Naturally, no one objected. These terms were incredibly fair and reasonable, almost lenient to a fault.

There was no self-interest, nothing harsh—only the most fundamental requirements for family members. Anyone who took issue with them might as well pack their bags and leave.

Of course, they might find themselves on a dark road one night, ambushed by their martial siblings and suffering from a sudden case of acute iron poisoning.

As for the ceremony itself... that wasn’t important. It was normal for Yang Shen to have sudden, eccentric ideas, especially since his recent trip had taken him to many places—Dongying Remnant Island, the Vast Sea, Harmony Island, and numerous other isles on his way back.

He had probably seen something like this somewhere.

Still, Yang Shen gave them a very formal warning: This ritual possessed a subtle, inescapable power. They were not to take it lightly. Once a condition was triggered, the consequences would be dire—they would suffer a backlash to their Divine Soul.

Whether they were clan members or disciples, they tended to believe the Patriarch’s words. Yang Shen had proven his almost magical abilities time and time again.

Yet, no one hesitated.

Not a single person present had the slightest intention of ever betraying the family.