The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun

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Chapter 748: Self-Created Cultivation Technique

"What are you going to do?"

Yue Buqun asked.

"disciple……"

Jiang Ning then shared his thoughts.

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

If what Jiang Ning said is true, since the Huashan Sect has a Taoist background, then it should strictly follow the Taoist rules and regulations. Those who want to join the Huashan Sect should become Taoist monks or nuns, unlike the previous Huashan Sect which was neither Taoist nor secular.

"If the Huashan Sect is to grow stronger in the future, it will inevitably need to recruit many disciples. Although Huashan is large, it cannot support too many disciples. Therefore, the Huashan Sect will inevitably have to make some changes in the future."

Jiang Ning said, "My idea is that Huashan disciples who do not wish to become monks will not be forced to do so. They can settle down at the foot of Huashan Mountain. If they are determined to cultivate the Tao, they can cultivate diligently on Huashan Mountain."

One can imagine that if the Huashan Sect were to follow this path, most of its current disciples, such as Linghu Chong and Lu Dayou, would not choose to become monks or nuns. In fact, when recruiting disciples in the future, many would likely choose to remain lay disciples rather than become monks or nuns.

Since that's the case, Mount Hua certainly can't accommodate so many people, so it's better to let them live at the foot of the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain are the lay disciples of Mount Hua, and at the top of the mountain are the Taoist disciples of Mount Hua. Jiang Ning completely separates them.

"Lay disciples are not bound by strict rules and regulations, but they still need to follow the right path."

Yue Buqun and the others fell silent again upon hearing this.

"In addition, I also plan to select one of the five peaks of Mount Hua to establish a Discipline Peak."

No one was surprised.

Discipline Peak, as the name suggests, is what they all know about. The Huashan Sect used to have one, but it was abandoned because there were too few disciples later on.

Feng Buping pondered for a moment before raising his question.

"Since future disciples will be divided into lay and monastic families, will there be any difference in the transmission of cultivation techniques?"

If we follow Jiang Ning's suggestion, the Huashan Sect will become a Taoist sect in the future. The future leader of the Huashan Sect will inevitably be chosen from among the disciples who have left home to become Taoist priests. Lay disciples will not have the opportunity to become the leader. Therefore, we need to focus on the inheritance of the cultivation techniques.

If there is no difference in the cultivation methods between lay disciples and Taoist disciples, and the number of lay disciples increases while the number of Taoist disciples decreases, a one-sided situation may arise.

If, years later, an ambitious lay disciple were to overthrow the Taoist disciple and seize the position of sect leader, then it would be no different from the Huashan Sect today.

"Why not differentiate between internal energy cultivation methods and sword techniques? For example, advanced internal energy cultivation methods and sword techniques such as the Purple Cloud Divine Skill and the Deadly Three Immortal Swords can only be practiced by monks."

"Lay disciples can only practice other techniques, such as Hunyuan Gong and ordinary Huashan sword techniques, so as to avoid a situation in the future where lay disciples overpower Taoist disciples."

Feng Buping offered his suggestions.

Jiang Ning shook his head.

"Whether you choose to become a lay disciple or a monk, you are all disciples of the Huashan Sect. There is no need to distinguish between them based on the level of their skills."

Yue Buqun suddenly spoke up.

"How about this: whether they are lay disciples or those who wish to become monks, their swordsmanship will be passed down in the same way, but the internal energy cultivation methods they practice should be different."

Yue Buqun tapped the stone table lightly with his index finger, as if he were thinking.

"The internal energy cultivation methods and sword techniques of lay disciples are no different from those of Taoist disciples, and even the Zixia Divine Skill can be passed on to lay disciples."

Feng Buping was startled and quickly said, "Senior Brother Sect Leader, but if this happens, the cultivation methods practiced by Taoist disciples and lay disciples will be the same. What if lay disciples and Taoist disciples start fighting over the position of sect leader?"

“Sword skills are irrelevant. The Purple Cloud Divine Skill is the most profound internal energy cultivation method of our Huashan Sect. If even the Purple Cloud Divine Skill is passed down, there will be no difference between monks and lay disciples. In fact, monks will be bound by strict rules and regulations. Wouldn’t no one be willing to become a monk?”

After Yue Buqun chose to pass on the Zixia Divine Skill to his disciples, Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou also obtained the complete Zixia Divine Skill. Now, both of them possess Zixia internal energy.

After practicing the Zixia Divine Skill, the two finally understood why only the sect leader could practice it.

That is why Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou were so grateful to Yue Buqun for making such a decision.

"Junior Brother Feng, don't be hasty."

Yue Buqun gestured to Feng Buping to calm down.

"To be honest, Junior Brother Feng and Junior Brother Cheng, the Zixia Divine Skill is no longer the most profound internal energy cultivation method of our Huashan Sect."

If Jiang Ning hadn't rediscovered the Innate Skill, Yue Buqun wouldn't have demoted the Purple Cloud Divine Skill.

"what?"

Feng Buping and Cheng Buyou were both stunned.

Yue Buqun then told the two about the Innate Skill.

Jiang Ning has now entered the Innate Realm and become one of the world's top masters. The Huashan Sect is also becoming more and more powerful. Yue Buqun is no longer afraid that the exposure of the Innate Skill will attract unscrupulous people to fight for it.

Only then did the two understand why, and also why Jiang Ning, at such a young age, had already reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal.

"My idea is to open up the Zixia Divine Skill so that lay disciples can also practice it, but the Xiantian Skill can only be practiced by disciples who are willing to leave home and become Taoist priests."

The Zixia Divine Skill does not require a virgin to cultivate, but the Innate Skill is different. It is almost impossible to cultivate without a virgin, which is just right for disciples who are willing to become monks or nuns.

As the supreme divine skill of Taoism, the Innate Skill is extremely difficult to cultivate, but even those who only grasp the basics will far surpass others.

Think of Wang Chongyang back then, and Jiang Ning now.

Feng Buping and the other man had no objections to this.

Jiang Ning nodded at this point.

"In fact, that's what I was thinking too, but I also plan to create my own internal energy cultivation method to serve as the foundation for Taoist disciples' practice."

"You want to create your own internal martial arts?"

Yue Buqun was surprised.

The Purple Cloud Divine Skill was passed down by Hao Datong, the founder of the Huashan School, and is the highest level of internal cultivation technique of the school.

However, Jiang Ning has already cultivated the Innate Skill to the fifth level. He is the second known master among the Wudang Sect's founders, Zhang Sanfeng, to reach the Innate Realm. If he were to create his own internal energy cultivation method, it would undoubtedly be extremely powerful.

With the Innate Skill combined with Jiang Ning's self-created internal energy cultivation method, there's no need to worry about disciples who choose to become Taoist priests.

Jiang Ning's expression remained calm.

In fact, he had this idea a long time ago.

Only by creating a unique skill can one truly forge their own path and surpass their predecessors.

Hearing Jiang Ning say this, and considering his previous words, it was clear that Jiang Ning's reform of the Huashan Sect was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather something he had considered for a long time, taking into account all aspects.

Yue Buqun had no further objections.

Next, Yue Buqun and Jiang Ning began discussing how to improve the future system of the Huashan Sect, making sure to cover all aspects.

Linghu Chong, however, had an idea.

Is my junior brother going to create his own cultivation technique?

He suddenly remembered the Chongling Sword Technique that he and Yue Lingshan had created together.

Unfortunately, even dogs don't use that sword technique.

Chapter 749 The Battle of Huashan

That sword technique was something he and Yue Lingshan created in a playful way, and it wasn't very practical. Now, Linghu Chong uses the Dugu Nine Swords, which he hasn't used in a long time.

Now that he heard that Jiang Ning was also going to create his own martial arts technique, which was definitely not a joke, Linghu Chong became interested.

"Junior brother, is there any progress on the cultivation technique you're creating? Can I practice it?"

Linghu Chong was very curious.

Jiang Ning laughed.

"I've already gained some insights, but it probably won't be that quick."

Creating one's own martial arts technique is not something that can be done overnight, especially an internal energy cultivation method. Jiang Ning did not intend to be perfunctory. The martial arts technique he created can be considered the path he was going to take.

As for whether Linghu Chong could practice it, that was just a joke, and no one took it to heart.

Since Jiang Ning intends to reform the Huashan Sect, Yue Buqun should give it his full support.

"That's right, Master."

Jiang Ning suddenly said, "I have a question in my mind."

"What questions?"

Yue Buqun inquired.

"Does Master have any intention of reopening the Mount Hua Sword Tournament?"

"The Mount Hua Sword Tournament?"

Yue Buqun was utterly astonished.

"good."

Jiang Ning nodded.

"When the first Mount Hua Sword Tournament was held, Grandmaster Wang Chongyang used his innate skill to overpower the four masters and become the number one in the world. However, the Mount Hua Sword Tournament has now become a legend, which is a real pity."

Yue Buqun suddenly understood and looked at Jiang Ning.

"what do you mean……"

Jiang Ning nodded.

"This disciple is about to reopen the Mount Hua Sword Tournament."

Yue Buqun was immediately moved.

When do you plan to start the Mount Hua Sword Tournament?

Yue Buqun composed himself and asked.

"It will begin after the grand ceremony in October, following the completion of the disciple's succession ceremony."

Jiang Ning said.

Yue Buqun's heart stirred.

Jiang Ning's decision to reopen the Mount Hua Sword Tournament at this time clearly indicates his own reasons.

In the first Mount Hua Sword Tournament, Wang Chongyang defeated the Four Great Masters to become the number one martial artist in the world, and the Quanzhen Sect he founded also became the number one sect in the world.

Jiang Ning also wants to use the Mount Hua Sword Tournament to make the Mount Hua Sect the number one sect in the world.

After pondering for a moment, Yue Buqun said, "Alright!"

Since our own disciple is already a terrestrial immortal, what else is there to support?

Now that he had made up his mind, Yue Buqun planned to discuss the matter with the other sect leaders the next day.

The next day.

After Yue Buqun invited the leaders of the four sects of the Weiyi Alliance, including Zhenshanzi, the leader of Kunlun, to the hall, he told them about the Mount Hua Sword Tournament.

The group was taken aback by what they heard.

"The Mount Hua Sword Tournament?"

Tianmen Daoist asked in bewilderment, "With Junior Nephew Jiang's martial arts already being the best in the world, why bother to compete for the title of best in the world through the Mount Hua Sword Tournament?"

Just as Yue Buqun was about to speak, Master Mo and Abbess Qingzhu had already reacted.

Master Qingzhu smiled and said, "That may be true, but there are countless talented people in the world. There may be some hidden masters of the Innate Realm that you and I don't know about. When they find out that Junior Nephew Jiang has entered the Innate Realm and started the Mount Hua Sword Tournament, they will probably be unable to resist coming out of the world to compete."

Mr. Mo echoed, "That's right."

Upon hearing this, Tianmen Daoist nodded and said nothing more.

In fact, both Master Mo and Abbess Qingzhu knew the reason why Yue Buqun and Jiang Ning wanted to restart the Mount Hua Sword Tournament, but they could not tell Tianmen Daoist the truth.

After all, Zhenshanzi was also present.

At this moment, Zhenshanzi's heart stirred slightly.

A martial arts competition at Mount Hua?

Although it's practically impossible for him to become the world's number one martial artist with his skills, that doesn't mean the Mount Hua Sword Tournament has no appeal to him.

He could also showcase his martial arts skills through the Mount Hua Sword Tournament. Even if he couldn't become the number one in the world, as long as he ranked very high, it would be equivalent to expanding the influence of the Kunlun Sect.