The Scripture Pavilion.
As usual, the Sword Sect disciples entered to find the cultivation technique best suited for them.
This time.
As soon as they entered the Scripture Pavilion, they were informed that a new cultivation technique had been added.
This was a tradition of the Sword Sect; whenever a new technique was added to the pavilion, the disciples would be notified to help them choose.
So.
Initially, everyone wasn't too surprised.
However.
When they saw the contribution points required for this technique, they were all stunned.
Ten contribution points!
This technique only required ten contribution points.
One must know.
In the Sword Sect, even the lowest-grade cultivation techniques started at a hundred contribution points.
To obtain a suitable technique, Sword Sect disciples worked hard on various tasks to earn contribution points.
Now.
A technique that only required ten contribution points suddenly appeared!
Ten contribution points!
What was the difference between this and giving it away for free?
Everyone began to discuss animatedly.
Could such a cheap technique have some flaw?
However, any technique placed in the Scripture Pavilion, no matter how flawed, would never be harmful to Sword Sect disciples.
Within a few minutes, all the Sword Sect disciples in the Scripture Pavilion curiously went to purchase it.
A disciple handed over his disciple token, and the pavilion guard checked it, but then said, "Apologies, insufficient contribution points."
The disciple was taken aback: "Doesn't it only require ten contribution points? I have enough!"
The pavilion guard explained: "This technique was obtained by chance by the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder has stated beforehand that anyone wishing to purchase this technique must also purchase a contract paper. Without signing the contract, you cannot view the technique's content. The technique indeed only requires ten contribution points, but the contract paper requires five hundred contribution points."
The pavilion guard explained.
Everyone was stunned.
They suddenly looked at the technique.
The Art of Creation!
From the name alone, it was impossible to tell what it was for.
But.
It was just a cultivation technique, yet it forcibly required a confidentiality agreement.
This level of importance was simply unheard of.
Moreover...
This was brought forth by the Grand Elder.
Who was the Grand Elder?
A mighty expert at the Tribulation Transcending stage, a figure standing at the pinnacle of the human realm.
Based on this alone, this technique would not be simple.
"That's five hundred and ten contribution points. I have enough!" A disciple behind quickly said, "I want to buy it!"
The disciple with insufficient contribution points was a bit dejected but could only step aside. However, he didn't leave, instead standing by curiously, waiting.
"Five hundred and ten contribution points have been collected. Please sign the contract first." The pavilion guard took out a contract paper.
The content of the contract paper was simple.
After purchasing the Art of Creation, one could only cultivate it oneself.
No discussion, no external dissemination.
A cultivation technique that required a confidentiality agreement to practice was truly a first in history.
This disciple couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation.
He unhesitatingly wrote down his name.
Soon, the contract paper glowed, and the contract came into effect!
Only then did the pavilion guard hand him the jade slip inscribed with the Art of Creation.
The disciple curiously extended his spiritual sense into it.
Others also watched him eagerly.
He was the first to purchase the Art of Creation, and his reaction would give them a general idea.
The disciple was mentally prepared that this technique might not be simple.
But after a quick glance, his expression instantly changed.
This was actually...
A look of ecstasy appeared on the disciple's face. Without saying much, he grabbed the jade slip and rushed out!
He was eager to test the effects of the technique!
Seeing his reaction, the others became even more curious!
Those who still had contribution points scrambled to buy it.
Those at the back were still trying to judge whether to buy it based on the reactions of those in front.
However, regardless of their initial reactions, as soon as they checked the contents of the jade slip, every single one of them rushed out.
The disciples at the back grew increasingly impatient!
What kind of technique could elicit such a reaction from everyone?
Some even thought that the reactions of those in front were exaggerated, and when it was their turn, they would surely appear calm and composed.
But when they saw the actual content of the technique, their reactions were even more exaggerated.
Who would have thought.
This was actually a soul-assisting technique.
Although not a true soul technique, even as an auxiliary technique, it was already a peerless secret art for cultivators on the Southern Azure Continent!
This technique was only effective for disciples below the Soul Transformation stage.
Thus, almost all disciples below the Soul Transformation stage, as long as they had enough contribution points, purchased a copy.
After purchasing, their first reaction was to go into seclusion.
Half a day later.
The usually bustling Scripture Pavilion became unusually quiet.
All the young disciples of the Sword Sect were frantically adjusting their breathing. Some succeeded quickly and soon tasted the benefits of this technique. Once they tasted the benefits, no one wanted to stop; they had to continue cultivating until this breathing technique became muscle memory.
Some took longer to succeed, but once they did, their first reaction was that the previous hard work was absolutely worth it.
And it was!
Super worth it!
After the Art of Creation emerged.
The entire Sword Sect fell into absolute silence.
Sheng Yuan and a few others belatedly discovered this new technique. The three of them pooled five hundred contribution points and had Sheng Yuan purchase it first to try it out.
If the technique was indeed amazing, they would then gather contribution points for the other two.
However.
When Sheng Yuan eagerly presented his disciple token.
The pavilion guard glanced at it and calmly said, "The Grand Elder said that this technique is not open to you few."
Sheng Yuan's expression suddenly changed, and he couldn't help but question, "I am also a Sword Sect disciple! Why is this technique not open to me?"
The pavilion guard said, "The Grand Elder has stated beforehand. Disciple Sheng Yuan of Lingxu Peak, when the Tyrant Blade Sect came to provoke, not only failed to stand up for the sect but was also misled by the Tyrant Blade Sect members, forcibly coercing Li Shuang to come out of seclusion. Although no serious consequences occurred, Sheng Yuan's heart is not with the Sword Sect! Since that is the case, there is no need for him to cultivate Sword Sect techniques."
The pavilion guard's voice was calm.
Sheng Yuan's face suddenly changed!
He never expected.
He had merely listened to a few words from Fang Qingyu and gone to call Li Shuang out of seclusion.
It had actually led to such serious consequences!
The Grand Elder...
Even had an opinion of him?
Sheng Yuan instantly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his whole being somewhat dazed.
"Senior Brother can't buy it, but what about me? I can, right?" Chang Le'an couldn't help but say.
The pavilion guard still shook his head: "Neither of you two tried to dissuade him, which also greatly displeased the Grand Elder. The three of you cannot purchase this Art of Creation."
Shen Yue and Chang Le'an's expressions also changed.
The two couldn't help but look at Sheng Yuan with resentment.