Chapter 341 - 299: Choosing a Golden Core Technique

Chapter 341: Chapter 299: Choosing a Golden Core Technique

Of course, Jiang Xu could also choose a balanced Cultivation Technique that incorporated offense, Defense, and support.

Such a technique would need to provide a certain level of offensive power, as well as decent defensive and supportive capabilities.

Although such a Cultivation Technique might not excel in a single area like a specialized one, it would allow him to handle any situation with ease.

Jiang Xu reflected on the Cangmu Skill he had been practicing all this time.

It was a practical, basic Cultivation Technique for the Qi Cultivation Stage, famous for increasing one’s lifespan and enhancing the body’s regenerative abilities.

For Jiang Xu, who had just entered the Cultivation Realm, it had indeed served to lay his foundation and protect him on his journey.

But as his Cultivation level rose, especially after advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the effects of this basic Cultivation Technique seemed increasingly limited. In terms of offense, Defense, and support, it could no longer meet his growing needs.

Even the Perfect Level Cangmu Skill was now starting to fall behind.

A new Golden Core Technique would be incredibly powerful and immensely useful.

Jiang Xu had to consider his choice carefully.

After a moment of thought, Jiang Xu shook his head, dismissing the idea of an offensive Golden Core Technique.

The many Magic and Magic Stars he possessed already gave him powerful offensive methods.

Whether it was single-target bursts or area-of-effect damage, he was well-equipped to handle any combat situation.

Even if he obtained a new Golden Core Technique, if it only strengthened his offense, it would likely fail to surpass the combined power of his existing Magic. It would feel redundant.

As for a defensive Golden Core Technique, Jiang Xu considered that deeply as well.

Among his current Magic, he had no shortage of abilities that could form powerful defensive barriers, neutralize attacks, or even reflect damage.

Although these defensive measures might not be as indestructible as a specialized defensive Golden Core Technique,

they already provided him with a considerable degree of protection in actual combat.

Therefore, choosing a defensive Cultivation Technique didn’t seem to be the optimal solution either.

A supportive Golden Core Technique... Jiang Xu fell into deep thought.

He carefully reviewed the Magic he had mastered and found that most supportive functions were already covered.

Healing, buffs, crowd control, debuffs—he had abilities for almost everything.

’But there are still areas that my Magic can’t reach...’

Jiang Xu mused to himself. For his choice of Golden Core Technique, he wasn’t confining himself to the singular paths of offense, Defense, or support.

Instead, with his long-term future in mind, he decided to seek a Wood Attribute Technique capable of significantly increasing his lifespan.

For an Immortal Cultivator, lifespan was the very foundation of Cultivation—a prerequisite for pursuing higher Realms, exploring endless knowledge, and accumulating profound experience.

And Wood Attribute Techniques, with their inherent connection to the Power of Life, were perfectly suited to maximizing and extending one’s lifespan.

Most importantly, it would also significantly increase the rate at which he acquired Limit-Breaking Points.

Thus, Jiang Xu spoke up. "I want a Wood Attribute Technique that can significantly increase my lifespan."

At these words, the Artifact Spirit Avatar seemed a bit surprised and asked with a hint of confusion,

"Lifespan? I see that you’re not yet thirty years of age. Your lifespan is undoubtedly abundant. Why would you choose a Cultivation Technique that increases it?"

Jiang Xu didn’t answer directly.

’An Immortal Cultivator’s trump cards are often matters of life and death; they shouldn’t be revealed lightly.’

Seeing this, the Artifact Spirit Avatar immediately realized its slip of the tongue. It gave a gentle smile and asked no more questions.

A moment later, Jiang Xu felt ten thousand Wenqu Points being deducted from his Jade Token. His heart stung for a moment, but the pain was quickly drowned out by his anticipation for the new Cultivation Technique.

The Artifact Spirit Avatar waved its hand, and a rift abruptly tore open in the void. From it, more than ten books glowing with golden light floated out one after another.

As if drawn by some unseen force, the books began to slowly circle Jiang Xu’s body, forming a brilliant halo of light.

"These are all Wood Attribute Techniques that have the effect of increasing one’s lifespan."

The Artifact Spirit Avatar explained,

"Each of them contains a unique understanding and application of the Wood Attribute Law. Not only can they nourish your Source of Life and extend your years, but they can also help you better master the Wood Attribute Law during your Cultivation, advancing your Cultivation level."

"I have concealed their unique Spiritual Light and names, so you won’t be able to discern any of their characteristics through observation."

"You may choose any one of them."

Jiang Xu stood in the tranquil space, surrounded by a solemn and mysterious aura.

The Wood Attribute Golden Core Techniques now had their Spiritual Light and names concealed.

They floated silently beside him like a cluster of nameless stars.

Though they had lost their glow, their latent power still beckoned to every Cultivator seeking the path.

Faced with this Cultivation Array, where the techniques could not be differentiated by ordinary means,

Jiang Xu fought to suppress the excitement surging within him, forcing himself into a state of transcendent calm.

This choice would determine the course of his future cultivation path; there was no room for carelessness or impulse.

First, Jiang Xu tried using the Spiritual Eye Technique.

But when he focused his energy and cast the technique, his gaze sweeping over each Cultivation Technique like a torch, the unique Spiritual Light and features he expected to see did not appear.

It was as if all the techniques were shrouded by an invisible curtain.

No matter how hard he tried, all he could see were plain, unadorned Scrolls. No text or patterns revealed their individual characteristics or Cultivation Methods.

Faced with this situation, Jiang Xu didn’t panic. Instead, he became even more resolute in his decision.

He slowly closed his eyes, abandoning his reliance on external sight.

Jiang Xu took a deep breath, letting it sink to his Dantian. His Divine Sense drew inward, receding like the tide, leaving behind only a clear and tranquil spiritual world.

The Cultivation Techniques continued to revolve around Jiang Xu, forming a subtle vortex.

They were silent and still, yet they seemed to be communicating with him in a way that transcended words.

Each technique emitted invisible fluctuations, like fine threads weaving together into a complex web of perception, attempting to stir Jiang Xu’s inner Spiritual Sense.

In that moment, time seemed to lose all meaning.

Jiang Xu remained perfectly still, like a stone statue at the center of a storm. He allowed the outside clamor and chaos to swirl around him, yet nothing could disturb his inner peace.

Nearby, the Artifact Spirit Avatar watched everything with a detached air. It showed no trace of impatience or urgency, simply observing Jiang Xu with a leisurely gaze.

Jiang Xu had completely sealed off his five senses, abandoning all external perceptions like sight, hearing, and touch.

He shrank his entire world down to his inner self, leaving only his Spiritual Sense to explore the boundless darkness alone.

He listened with his heart to the whispers of the techniques, felt their pulses with his soul, trying to catch a melody from the vast ocean of spiritual waves that resonated with his own nature.

In this state, Jiang Xu seemed to transform into a being of pure perception, forming a subtle resonance with the Cultivation Techniques around him.

Every rotation of each technique, every rise and fall of their fluctuations, sent ripples through his Spiritual Sense, like notes played on a string—some soaring and passionate, others deep and melodious.

Although the time it takes for an incense stick to burn had passed, Jiang Xu still hadn’t made his choice, yet he felt no anxiety.

A true choice did not come from external pressure, but from a call deep within one’s soul.

Jiang Xu was surrounded by darkness and silence, the only sound the echo of his own heartbeat, beating against his heartstrings like a drum.

Enveloped in darkness, the techniques became formless, with only faint fluctuations pervading the air, like ripples on a lake stirred by a gentle breeze.

Jiang Xu calmly focused on perceiving these fluctuations.

At times they were as tempestuous as a violent storm, at others as tranquil as an autumn lake, each displaying a different rhythm and cadence, each telling the tale of its own unique path of cultivation.

Jiang Xu immersed his mind in this ocean of Spiritual Sense.

He allowed the fluctuations to flow through his consciousness, at times striking a chord of resonance, at others stirring feelings of doubt.

Jiang Xu tried to discern the characteristics and style of each technique, hoping to find the one that was the most compatible with him.

Time slipped by in the silence, but Jiang Xu’s mind grew increasingly clear.

He began to notice that certain fluctuations, upon touching his mind, would elicit a special resonance, as if a key had found its lock, causing a tremor in his heart.

The Cultivation Techniques corresponding to these fluctuations were undoubtedly the ones with which he shared a deep, fated connection.