Chapter 128 - 86: Secrets of the Ghost Immortal, Theory of the Dharma Aspect

Chapter 128: Chapter 86: Secrets of the Ghost Immortal, Theory of the Dharma Aspect

"The more powerful the inherent Divine Power is, the more significantly it will aid a Cultivator in becoming an Immortal. This makes it an Upper Grade Dharma Aspect. Conversely, it would be a Middle Grade or Lower Grade Dharma Aspect."

Li Yinsheng nodded and asked further, "Then Shangguan, how does one condense an Upper Grade Dharma Aspect?"

Shangguan Ling’Er said, "This is what Grand Daoists who aspire to go further value the most. In a word, your foundation determines the grade of the Dharma Aspect you condense.

"Any factor that can enhance your foundation will elevate the Dharma Aspect’s grade. Examples include the quality of your Cultivation Technique, your minor methods, the strength of your Lifebound Treasure, and whether you possess a Superior Technique..."

"Merely learning a Superior Technique is useless," Junior Martial Uncle Jiang added. "The Profound Evil Sword I taught you is also a Superior Technique, but you must practice it to a profound level for it to be beneficial in condensing a Dharma Aspect."

Shangguan Ling’Er nodded, poking Li Yinsheng’s shoulder. "Right, let’s take your current situation as an example.

"Your Qi Refining Technique is terrible, which will cause your condensed Dharma Aspect to be significantly weaker than those of other Grand Daoists.

"However, your profound Body Refining Cultivation makes up for this. Combining the two, you’ll even have an advantage over ordinary Grand Daoists when condensing your Dharma Aspect.

"By the same logic, your poor mastery of Techniques will also negatively impact the process.

"But I can sense that your Lifebound Treasure is very strong, providing you with another boost."

She ticked them off on her fingers and continued, "There are various other factors. For instance, if a Beast Taming Cultivator has a powerful lifebound Exotic Beast, it will aid in condensing their Dharma Aspect.

"A Pill Cultivator’s Alchemy Dao Mastery, an Artifact Cultivator’s Artifact Refining Mastery, an Array Cultivator’s Array Dao Mastery, a Talisman Cultivator’s Talisman Painting Mastery... All of these are beneficial for condensing a Dharma Aspect."

"There are that many?" Li Yinsheng was somewhat surprised.

What surprised him even more was that, based on everything Shangguan Ling’Er had just said, aside from his indeed terrible Cultivation Technique, he seemed to have the advantage in every other aspect.

Regarding Techniques, he already possessed five hundred and twelve Sword Lights, along with two hundred and fifty-six Sword Lights of the Profound Evil Sword. He would open Junior Martial Uncle’s and Shangguan’s eyes to them shortly.

He admitted he had the urge to show off, but he had been slashed by his junior martial sister for decades to achieve these Sword Lights. Why shouldn’t he show off?

Regarding Magical Treasures, the Celestial Cyan Sword had been nourished for nearly a century. Although he felt it was still somewhat lacking, he would have time to continue nourishing it after claiming his future rewards, so it wasn’t a big issue.

As for Beast Taming, he didn’t practice it, but he knew a little about Insect Control, and the Red Jade Mosquito was a decent Exotic Insect.

In the Array Dao, he believed his mastery was quite good. Though he felt it wasn’t quite enough at present, just like with the Celestial Cyan Sword, the Chess Soul wouldn’t disappoint him as he claimed more rewards in the future.

He just needed to find time for a trip to the Jade Altar Temple. He had already studied all the Array Books he could get his hands on and needed to absorb new knowledge.

"In addition, there are some Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that are beneficial for condensing a Dharma Aspect, but their preciousness is beyond the ordinary sense..."

Shangguan Ling’Er seemed addicted to explaining. Educating a Cultivator like Li Yinsheng, whose Cultivation was no lesser than hers yet who possessed so little worldly knowledge, gave her an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.

Li Yinsheng had to interrupt her momentarily. "Shangguan, regarding what you said earlier about Techniques, I don’t think I’m that bad."

"You, not bad?" Shangguan Ling’Er looked Li Yinsheng up and down. "Your dear Junior Martial Uncle just spilled all your secrets."

Jiang Ningzhi coughed lightly and glared at Shangguan Ling’Er.

She thought, "My martial nephew is young and focused on his Cultivation. So what if he doesn’t have time to practice Techniques? Why are you being so nitpicky!

"You might as well demand that my martial nephew become an Immortal in his twenties!"

"Recently, while overseeing the Huang Bamboo Temple and fighting a Daoist one-on-one, I had a minor epiphany," Li Yinsheng explained.

"What kind of epiphany could a Body Cultivator Grand Daoist possibly have while bullying an Insect Cultivator Daoist?" Shangguan Ling’Er rolled her eyes unceremoniously.

Although they had known each other for less than a day, having Jiang Ningzhi as a mutual connection made her already seem quite familiar with Li Yinsheng in her manner of speaking.

"It’s a bit complicated to explain," Li Yinsheng smiled faintly. "Why don’t Junior Martial Uncle and Shangguan step outside with me so I can demonstrate?"

"Let’s go! I really want to see what you can demonstrate!"

Shangguan Ling’Er immediately stood up, helped the worried-looking Jiang Ningzhi to her feet, and headed outside.

"Let’s get one thing straight first—my standards are extraordinarily high!"