"Disciple Gu Yuan, holding the Golden Core Jade Order, has come to receive the Dharma Seal!"
Before a seven-layer cyan-colored Treasure Tower on Cyan Peak Mountain, Gu Yuan held the Jade Order in his hands and respectfully called out.
This is the most strictly guarded building on Cyan Peak Mountain, even more than the Scripture Pavilion, and it is the core treasure site of the Cyan Peak Daoist School.
Transmission Hall!
The Scripture Pavilion mostly contains collections and miscellaneous records, though it does include some cultivation for Dharma Seals, most are relatively ordinary, without the true core cultivation secret techniques.
But the Transmission Hall is different; everything here is a true cultivation secret manual, extremely rare, and would incite countless loose cultivators to break their heads over it.
Although the Cyan Peak Daoist School has many noble families, each with their secret techniques, they ultimately cannot compare to the profound heritage of the Daoist School over the years.
After all, the foundation of the Daoist School is truly unfathomable.
The Daoist School is not called a sect because above the Daoist School, there is the Daoist Palace, and above the Daoist Palace is the Celestial Palace!
Every ancestor of the Daoist School was once a person of the Celestial Palace, who traveled the Four Domains and established the mountain gates, thus being called Daoist Schools.
In a certain sense, Daoist Schools are institutions under the Celestial Palace in the Human World.
However, these are just rumors Gu Yuan saw in the Scripture Pavilion, as there is no clear record of the connection between the Daoist School and the Celestial Palace to this day.
But the importance of the Transmission Hall is beyond doubt.
This place is not one where you can enter simply by paying Spirit Stones; you must earn merit for the Sect or enter with Contribution Points, otherwise, it would have to be through rewards from major competitions within the Sect.
After all, the Dharma cannot be lightly transmitted.
Ordinary Dharma Seals are plentiful in the Scripture Pavilion, and instructors at the Hidden Flood Dragon Institute can also teach one or two.
Only the Transmission Hall has such wondrous treasures and dazzling brilliance, all of which are of high-grade quality.
The seven-layer cyan-colored Jade Tower is completely sealed, with no visible windows or doors, nor anyone guarding the entrance.
Yet Gu Yuan could feel a chilling force permeating the Void, even the whistling wind in the air carried a cold aura.
"Buzz buzz!"
As Gu Yuan called out, it seemed a brilliant light rose from the tower, and before Gu Yuan could react, a clear force suddenly surged from the tower, landing on the Jade Order in his hand, and then he disappeared entirely.
When Gu Yuan opened his eyes again, he found himself seemingly inside the tower.
Rows of Jade Scrolls floated in midair, arranged orderly like walls of jade, surrounding Gu Yuan.
"Jade Union True Seal!"
"When this seal is activated, a cultivator's Mana instantly merges with the heavens and earth, amplifying by tenfold or even a hundredfold. With one strike, it becomes heavy and boundless, like the closing of heaven and earth, unstoppable, crushing a person into dust with just a sliver of Mana!"
"Thousand Radiance Golden Seal!"
"This seal can transform a cultivator's Mana into a single golden glow, stirring Spiritual Qi, unparalleled in sharpness. With daily practice and accumulation, once a thousand rays are released simultaneously, it becomes overwhelmingly powerful."
"Cloud Seal!"
"When this seal is activated, it givens rise to a Cyan Cloud underfoot, incredibly light and agile, allowing for effortless movement. Without a strong locking technique, one cannot be captured."
"Gathering Seal!"
"Bright Wheel Seal!"
"..."
True to its name as the core of the Cyan Peak Daoist School, the Transmission Hall is filled with countless superior secret seals, causing Gu Yuan to be dazzled.
He didn't rush; instead, he meticulously examined them.
Before selecting a Dharma Seal, the Jade Scrolls do not display the specific refining methods but instead introduce the seals one by one.
This was an opportunity for Gu Yuan to enhance his "knowledge".
He couldn't help it; he loved learning too much.
It was not his fault—his previous life background was humble, with very limited knowledge, leaving many seals unheard of.
Now, being informed would allow him to be prepared during Magical Combat.
This also made him realize: luckily, he did not become a loose cultivator or join the Demon Slaughter Sect.
Otherwise, how much hardship would it take to compete with the Major Sect Disciples?
Especially the true inheritance and noble family disciples of the Major Sect.
Just this "knowledge foundation" alone is sufficient to surpass ten years of cultivation.
Gu Yuan also had some understanding of why the Ascendant hadn't directly bestowed him two seals but instead allowed him to personally select with the Jade Order.
Isn't it said that, after forming the Golden Core, one wouldn't still lack two Qi Refining Stage seals in hand?
It was merely an opportunity for Gu Yuan to enter the Transmission Hall and gain some experience, to prevent him from losing his life in future encounters by not even knowing the techniques used by Enemy Cultivators.
Thinking of this, Gu Yuan couldn't help but feel grateful, deciding not to indulge in idle speculation about the Ascendant's "desires extinguishing matter" for ten days, no, a month.
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The Dharma Seals of the Transmission Hall were indeed vast; Gu Yuan spent an entire day there, leaving him dizzy and overwhelmed.
But after this day, he recognized almost all the Qi Refining Seals!
"Though the number of seals here is vast, the most superior are the Secret Seals!"
"The first choice should be this 'Golden Brilliance Sword Seal'!"
Looking at the four floating Jade Scrolls in front of him, Gu Yuan's face showed a contemplative expression.
The centrally placed Jade Scroll shone with brilliant golden light, accompanied by a sound of sword resonance, exuding a peculiar sharpness.
It was precisely the unique Dharma Seal of the Cyan Peak Daoist School, the Qi Refining version of the Golden Brilliance Great Sword Seal, the Golden Brilliance Sword Seal!
This is a Sword Seal of vast might and unparalleled dominance, but it can only be learned by those who have consumed the Top-Grade Spiritual Water, "Golden Roar Spiritual Water".
This is almost the exclusive inheritance of the Golden Core True Inheritance.
Although Gu Yuan, too, had consumed Top-Grade Spiritual Water, it was not "Golden Roar Spiritual Water," so he couldn't cultivate this seal.
Different Spiritual Waters for different Secret Seals are key markers of each Sect's distinct inheritance.
But to Gu Yuan's surprise, he could actually choose this seal.
It seems the Golden Core Ascendant's Jade Order is even more useful than he imagined.
With a flick of his finger, Gu Yuan dismissed this seal, leaving only the other three Jade Scrolls.
"Cloud-Walking Secret Seal!"
"One of the Water Technique Secret Seals!"
"When this seal is activated, it commands the celestial phenomena to bring down torrential rain and lay down dense fog, covering an area of ten zhang in radius. In the rain, all other methods are suppressed; in the fog, all senses are obscured. Except for Great Mages, none can leave."
This was the Secret Seal Gu Yuan coveted the most!
This seal could stir torrential rains and dense fog, suppressing enemy spells, and concealing Spiritual Sense, deceiving the five senses. Whether killing enemies, trapping them, or escaping and ambushing, it's unparalleled.
Furthermore, this Secret Seal's power amplifies with stronger Spiritual Sense and thicker Mana, making it one of Gu Yuan's meticulously chosen Secret Seals!
This single Secret Seal rivals the combination of several superior Dharma Seals.
"This seal is extremely compatible with me, it is a must-have!"
Without hesitation, Gu Yuan selected this seal.
"Buzz buzz!"
Within the Jade Tower, a profound force descended, removing the restriction from the Jade Scrolls.
Simultaneously, the Jade Order in Gu Yuan's hand dimmed halfway in its brilliance.
"I can only select one more!"
Gu Yuan couldn't help but sigh, then turned his attention forward again.
"Nine Elephant Secret Seal!"
"This seal can manipulate Spiritual Qi to form water, summoning a Water Spirit Giant Elephant to trample Enemy Cultivators. For each level of Qi Refining, one giant elephant can be summoned. If the seal is reversed, the nine elephants merge into the body, temporarily boosting physical strength vastly, with great dominance."
"Secret Essence Arrow Seal!"
"This seal contains one hundred thirty-six Dao Patterns, resembling one hundred thirty-six waves, increasing in potency. When confronting an enemy, just invoking this seal and igniting the Dao Patterns can unleash a Command Arrow. The more Dao Patterns ignited, the stronger the Command Arrow. If all one hundred thirty-six Dao Patterns are lit, it would have an earth-shattering effect."
These two seals, one a Secret Seal, the other an ordinary Dharma Seal.
However, the latter's power is denser and more terrifying, making it difficult for Gu Yuan to decide.