Chapter 131

Chapter 131: Law Cultivation

This was exactly what Yao Jianyuan and Chen Ansheng were most eager to know.

“We are not aware, so please enlighten us, Senior Brother.”

Yao Jianyuan immediately clasped his hands in greeting, wishing to clarify the matter.

Lin Xian casually waved his hand, and a set of tables, chairs, and tea utensils appeared in the teleportation array.

He gestured for the two to take a seat.

Yao Jianyuan hurriedly and politely picked up the teapot on the table, filling each cup with tea before sitting down.

Lin Xian pondered for a moment and then said, “You two have witnessed my capabilities; what do you think?”

Chen Ansheng carefully recalled the techniques that Lin Xian had demonstrated.

Spatial confinement, life-restoring healing spells, law suppression techniques, spatial teleportation techniques…

Moreover, he had executed these techniques without being in a battle.

If he were to engage in combat, there would probably be even more powerful spells unleashed.

Consequently, Chen Ansheng couldn’t help but sincerely exclaim, “Senior Brother’s abilities are extremely impressive, unfathomable, and we are both awed and envious.”

Lin Xian smiled faintly and said, “You put it well; unfathomable indeed.”

Yao Jianyuan, on the side, truly wanted to roll his eyes. He transmitted a thought to Chen Ansheng to complain, “What does this guy mean? Just now, I praised him, and he rebuked me for flattering him. Now, you praise him, and he praises you in return. Is there such a double standard?”

Chen Ansheng’s laughter echoed back, “I am more sincere and not like you, always trying to flatter.”

Yao Jianyuan spat softly, saying no more.

Then, Lin Xian took a sip of tea and slowly said, “The reason you two were chosen by the Jade Butterfly is that you have the potential to cultivate the ‘unfathomable’ techniques.”

Hearing this, Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan felt a chill run through them.

Was the reason really this simple?

The Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion selected them just to cultivate law cultivators?

“Senior Brother, as far as I know, some with poor physiques can also be chosen by the Jade Butterfly. Is there such a vast difference between law cultivation potential and normal qualifications?” Yao Jianyuan inquired.

Lin Xian nodded, “Indeed. The essence of law cultivation lies in utilizing the Immortal Soul to communicate with the power of the laws of the universe, reaching a level where one can borrow and command it. Hence, law cultivation potential is not heavily related to normal physique; what matters is whether one’s Immortal Soul possesses affinity for the laws.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Ansheng expressed doubt, “Senior Brother, to my knowledge, our normal cultivation methods can also borrow the power of the laws of the universe. For instance, the sword technique I cultivate can draw on a hint of the sword law’s power when invoked. Also, the Immortal Soul Sword I cultivate borrows a bit of the sword’s law… what is the difference from law cultivation?”

Lin Xian contemplated for a moment and said, “The methods you two cultivate only pull in a bit of law energy because the techniques align with certain law nodes, attaching that energy to your weapons, but you cannot control it. True law cultivation integrates the Immortal Soul with the laws, allowing for free mastery over them; they cannot be compared.”

Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan appeared somewhat enlightened yet still slightly bewildered.

After a moment, Yao Jianyuan asked first, “Senior Brother, in a competition at the same realm, which is stronger, a law cultivator or an ordinary cultivator?”

Lin Xian considered briefly and replied, “Strength is not certain; it must be judged from various perspectives such as realm level, the environment, weapon defenses, and so forth. If we only consider realm, below the Immortal King realm, law cultivators are indeed stronger. However, if one reaches the Immortal King realm, ordinary cultivators have transcended certain law constraints, and with their formidable martial skills, the relatively weaker law cultivators often suffer.”

Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan began to understand.

If external factors are not considered, law cultivators below the Immortal King realm generally outperform ordinary cultivators.

“Senior Brother, if that’s the case, if someone cultivates both paths simultaneously, wouldn’t they be invincible within the same realm!” Yao Jianyuan exclaimed with excitement.

“Theoretically, yes, but in practice, it’s nearly impossible… As for the reasons, you’ll understand once you begin your own law cultivation.” Lin Xian’s words poured cold water on Yao Jianyuan’s ignited enthusiasm.

Chen Ansheng also felt a hint of disappointment; from Lin Xian’s tone, it seemed that becoming a law cultivator meant giving up on traditional cultivation pathways.

Lin Xian, noticing the disappointment in their eyes, said, “You need not be disheartened; if you don’t wish to practice law techniques, you can still switch to traditional cultivation later.”

This statement was more acceptable.

“Do you both have any further questions?”

After a moment of silence, Lin Xian inquired.

Questions?

Of course there were still!

Yao Jianyuan stood up and clasped his hands, saying, “Senior Brother, in the past, our Immortal Mansion selected many disciples from Ninefold Flower Mountain to cultivate here, yet no one has ever returned to show themselves. Is there a reason for this?”

Lin Xian smiled.

It seemed he understood the unease in Yao Jianyuan’s heart.

However, he did not directly explain but said, “Do not overthink it; you will naturally know once you get there.”

“Ah.”

Yao Jianyuan felt a bit regretful and didn’t press the issue further.

Soon, three hours passed.

The teleportation array trembled for a moment before squeezing out of the broken void.

Before them, the scenery changed dramatically.

Looking far and wide, they saw a series of majestic celestial mountains rising and falling, with celestial light shimmering between them and auspicious beasts soaring through the sky.

Stepping out of the teleportation array, Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan couldn’t help but take a deep breath, feeling invigorated.

“The celestial aura is pure and rich, several times better than usual!” Yao Jianyuan exclaimed in wonder.

“The Immortal Mansion is built in a place of fortune and blessed with ancient gathering arrays, so there’s no need to be overly astonished,” Lin Xian said indifferently.

Then, Lin Xian led Chen Ansheng and the others, soaring into the air toward the Immortal Mansion palace.

After about a quarter of an hour, a magnificent celestial palace appeared ahead.

Outside the palace, one could see people occasionally riding celestial beasts, sweeping through the open sky.

Arriving before the towering doors of the celestial palace, several figures stepped out from the distorted spatial vortex.

“Welcome back, Senior Brother.”

A total of four men and three women all clasped their hands in salute to Lin Xian.

“Have all the disciples you guided arrived?” Lin Xian asked calmly.

“Reporting, Senior Brother, all are present.”

“Good. Elder Mo will return shortly with the last few individuals; for now, take the disciples to the realm of laws for their assessment.”

“Yes, Senior Brother.”

…

“An assessment?”

Yao Jianyuan said in surprise.

Lin Xian responded, “Law cultivation potential is also graded. The so-called assessment is to classify your potential levels; different potential leads to different training areas and methods.”

“I see now.”

Chen Ansheng and Yao Jianyuan nodded.

After approximately another quarter of an hour, Mo Wu returned with the remaining selected disciples.

“Alright, you all follow Elder Mo to participate in the assessment.”

“Yes, yes, Senior Brother.”

Under Mo Wu’s guidance, Chen Ansheng and the others entered a spatial passage.

Emerging from that passage, the world revealed yet another sight.

On the brown, desolate ground, thousands of cocoon-shaped crystals, each about the size of a water tank, could be found.

Strange law energies emanated from those crystals, sending a chill down one’s spine.