A Farmer's Journey To Immortality - Chapter 669: Choosing the Right 3rd Order Spirit Cultivation Technique P1

Chapter 669: Choosing the Right 3rd Order Spirit Cultivation Technique P1

There was no use crying over at this point.

Jaya forced himself to straighten up and walked toward Sirina with a firm step. If he didn’t move now, others would get ahead of him.

Ren also stepped forward at the same time, having reached the same conclusion.

The two martial brothers glanced at each other. Their eyes were full of mixed emotions—shame, regret, stubbornness, and a silent understanding.

They both sighed… at the exact same time.

Then they shoved aside the other disciples crowding around Sirina and congratulated her together, wearing the best smiles they could manage.

The competition was over.

A new era for the Haan Di state had begun.

***

The doors of the Haan Di Pavilion closed behind the two Lords with a soft thud, shutting out the noise of the disciples outside.

The air inside was quiet and still, with a faint smell of old paper, polished wood, and Spirit energy that had sunk into the walls over the years.

Aksai followed the Haan Di Lord without speaking. He had been here before, so the inside felt familiar, almost nostalgic.

The ground floor was just as he remembered. Long wooden shelves filled the hall, holding messy stacks of old books, beast-skin manuals, and simple scrolls.

These were the most basic Spirit techniques—unranked ones that even mortals could use if they had enough Spirit stones. Some books were worn out, with yellowed pages poking out. Others looked new, as if added only recently.

These were manuals related to using Spirit essence stored in the Spirit stones in tools that were used at home and workshops.

For example, one manual talked about using Spirit stones to power up a simple array disk that would chop the food ingredients into fine pieces. The other was related to heating the food at user-defined temperature.

In short, these techniques were akin to the DIY kits for mortals– something that could allow them to make the earth equivalent of home appliances.

Haan Di Lord didn’t stop there. He stepped onto the wide staircase and led Aksai to the first floor.

The first floor had cleaner shelves and thicker books. Spirit Jade Slips were arranged neatly in rows, each glowing faintly. These were all 1st Order Spirit techniques, suitable for Spirit Refining cultivators. Many beginners from the Haan Di state would spend days choosing from here.

Of course, they would need to earn merit points from the city administration’s mission hall and use them to buy or borrow technique manuals from the Haan Di Pavilion. Not everyone was like Aksai who would be led by none other than the owner of the pavilion himself. Which floor manager would dare to ask the Haan Di Lord and his guest to spend their merit points here?

Aksai glanced at the 1st Order techniques in passing. He had spent some time here long ago when he was still trying to find his footing. It felt strange looking at them now, knowing he had stepped far past this stage.

They continued upward.

The second floor opened into a brighter hall. Lamps filled with white Spirit flames hung from the ceiling, giving the whole place a soft glow. Here, shelves were fewer, but each book or Jade Slip was treated like treasure. These were the 2nd Order techniques—meant for Foundation Establishment Experts.

Aksai paused for a moment, remembering the last time he stood here. It was on this floor that he had chosen the Sun Moon Duality technique, a choice that had played a big part in his growth.

But Haan Di Lord did not stop. He kept walking toward the next staircase, one that most people in the pavilion never climbed. Aksai followed quietly.

When they reached the top of the stairs, the third floor opened before them.

This floor was different from the others. It was smaller, quieter, and felt almost sacred. There were no shelves here. Instead, several stone pillars stood evenly across the hall, and on each pillar rested a single Spirit Jade Slip. Only a few dozen of them in total.

Each Jade Slip gave off a faint glow, almost like a heartbeat. The air around them felt heavier, as if the techniques inside carried a weight that could crush an ordinary person.

These were the 3rd Order Spirit techniques. Techniques made only for Core Formation Lords.

Aksai could feel the pressure on his skin and the slight tingle in his Spirit—proof that these techniques were on a whole different level. Haan Di Lord stopped near the center of the hall and turned to face him.

“This is the final floor,” he said.

“Usually, only Core Formation Lords are allowed here. Some of these techniques have been passed down for hundreds of years. Some were left behind by Lords who fell long ago.

“I collected these techniques in my prime and saved them here so that even the drifting cultivators would have a way to break past their limits and become Lord themselves without having to align themselves with the major powers of the Dadangar Subcontinent.

“Haah! Sadly, no Lord rose among millions and millions of drifting cultivators for many years after my rise as a Haan Di Lord. As such, this floor had failed to serve its true purpose. At least till now. I’m glad you finally became a Lord, giving this floor a purpose.

“Of course, you are the first young Lord who has appeared after who knows how many centuries in this subcontinent’s recorded history. Haha. You don’t have to worry about someone else taking these things away from you. As such, take your time in choosing one of these techniques for yourself.”

Aksai nodded slowly as he looked around. He had never come this far before. During his earlier visit, he had only reached the second floor because that was the limit for his cultivation back then.

But now… he was qualified.

Haan Di Lord, remembering something all of a sudden, added further, “and yes. One more thing. You can choose any technique here for free. Consider it my gift to you for giving me clarity today.”

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